When you're a theme park junkie traveling with a foodie, there are a few things you just do, and…read moreone is check out the signature eats, so The Chocolatier was high on our list, and it did pretty well for itself, thank you very much. The atmosphere was fun, utilizing retired ride vehicles as booths and playing into the park setting. As expected in Hershey, the menu explored how chocolate can be integrated into a very American menu. I enjoyed the pulled pork grilled cheese: the chocolate barbecue sauce reminded me of a lighter molasses-based sauce so it worked with the barbecue. We had the Ferris Wheel appetizer which was mostly a win, but the items could have shown up on a TGI Friday's menu. The next day, to escape the millions of middle schoolers in the park (I have a whole travelogue brewing for that) we came back because I wanted one of their gigantic milkshakes. The Reese's peanut butter shake was peanut butter to the Nth degree, and it was topped by an entire slice of peanut butter pie. My friend got a stomachache but I love anything peanut butter so this was a win for me. Both times the service was really good. Our servers were friendly and attentive so we never felt we were being ignored or passed over. A+ in the service department.

Our last visit to The Chocolatier was back in 2021, so we were interested to see how things had…read morechanged. One thing I definitely like better now is that they take reservations, and I would highly recommend making one. Otherwise, you could be looking at a pretty long wait. Our service was excellent. Our waitress did a great job taking care of us and managed to make sure our drinks were never empty, which is basically the restaurant equivalent of having a personal pit crew. One thing we discovered on the appetizer menu is the half-moon mozzarella. They're listed as part of the larger "Ferris Wheel" appetizer, but we asked if we could order them separately and were told yes. You get four for $15, and they were actually quite good. Unfortunately, the rest of the meal was more average. I ordered the short ribs with mashed potatoes. The meat was tender, but it was also somewhat fatty and didn't have much flavor. My wife and son both ordered burgers, which were OK but nothing particularly memorable. They do offer gluten-free buns, which was a nice bonus and definitely appreciated. Since we were attending a concert, the location was extremely convenient and made grabbing dinner beforehand an easy choice. However, convenience comes at a price here. You're paying a pretty penny for food that, at least during our visit, was just average. Overall, the service was excellent, the mozzarella was good, and the convenience can't be beat if you're attending an event. But at these prices, I was hoping the food would be more of a standout.

Exceeded expectations! Went over the weekend after leaving Hershey Park. We were seated immediately…read moreand our server was awesome. We tried the following: - Kids Burger - Kids tenders - Grilled Salmon - Steak Tacos Everything was just really good! Simple items, great flavors.

I recently visited Chocolate Avenue Grill for a business meeting on a Wednesday evening and was…read moresurprised by how busy it was. Even on a weeknight, the restaurant was adequately packed, so I would strongly recommend making a reservation if you're planning to dine here. A few things to know before you go: Popular restaurant that can be quite busy, even during the work week. Reservations are a good idea, especially during dinner hours. There is a small parking lot surrounding the restaurant, as well as street parking. Both were full when I arrived. There is a free parking garage across the street behind the storefronts, which ended up being the easiest parking option. For drinks, I ordered the Peach Sangria, and it was excellent. Refreshing, flavorful, and not overly sweet, it paired nicely with dinner and was one of the highlights of the meal. For my entrée, I ordered the: Chicken Marsala Sautéed chicken breast with mushrooms in a marsala wine sauce served over house-made linguini or mashed potatoes & asparagus. Unfortunately, this dish didn't quite meet my expectations. The Marsala sauce itself was decent, but by the time the meal arrived, the linguini was somewhat cold. As a result, the noodles had begun to harden and stick together, which affected the overall experience. Considering the price point, I didn't feel the dish offered good value, and it's not something I would order again. That said, the restaurant's popularity, lively atmosphere, and excellent sangria make me interested in returning. I'd be curious to try some of the other menu offerings on a future visit, as there were several dishes that looked appealing. Overall, while my entrée was disappointing, the atmosphere and drink selection were enough that I'd be willing to give Chocolate Avenue Grill another chance.

Tip: More of a fact that Reese's and Ice Breakers are brands that fall under the Hershey's Canada…read moreproduct line. I visited Hershey, PA what feels like eons ago. I drove down from Markham to attend an American Hockey League (AHL) playoff game between the Hershey Bears and the Manitoba Moose. Giant Center, where the Bears Play, is at Hersheypark, as is Hershey's Chocolate World. The Hershey Company owns everything at Hersheypark. I find it neat that the entire town is named after a company known for candy and chocolate. It didn't matter where you were in Hershey. You could smell the chocolate! I am certain that I got into visiting Hershey stores in my travels through this first visit to Hershey, PA. My visits to the stores in Niagara Falls (Canada), Las Vegas, and Shanghai come to mind. The flagship store is obviously in Hershey, PA. It was an amazing experience. The cool part was picking up a bunch of Hershey's Chipits in butterscotch. It was one of those hard-to-find flavours locally back then. It was so easy snatching a few bags for baking cookies and more. I think of chocolate bars when the Hershey's name is mentioned. The classic milk chocolate comes to mind. I like that it has expanded its flavour profile to include cookies and cream, dark chocolate, birthday cake, and almonds. At Easter, I do like a bag of Eggies. I like that you can get dark and milk chocolate varieties, with both having a candy coating on the outside of each Eggie (or is it Eggy for the singular?). I like Hershey's Kisses. The original milk chocolate is classic. I love candy cane Kisses that hit stores just before Christmas. The cookies and cream ones are also yummy. Besides the Hershey's brand, the Hershey's company also has these brands under its product umbrella: - Reese's - Chipits - Jolly Rancher - Oh Henry! - Twizzlers - Whoppers - Glosette - Skor - Brookside - Ice Breakers - Eat More - York I probably consume more Reese's, Jolly Rancher, Oh Henry!, Whoppers, and Ice Breakers on this list. So good! Hershey's Canada has its headquarters in Mississauga, near where I work. Sadly, it doesn't smell like chocolate whenever I'm driving to work. It should! I don't mind Hershey's and its products. I feel like some Reese's white chocolate cups, which are also awesome. (377)

What candy company has a whole town named after it? Hershey's of course!…read more Chances are, unless you have never eaten chocolate, you have eaten a Hershey product at some point. They make some of the world's favorite candies and confections. Their products range from the basic chocolate bar to hard candies (Jolly Ranchers) with all kinds of candies in between. They also make chocolate and other flavors syrups too! There is a lot of goodness that comes from this company! My personal favorite is the Krackle Bar!!!

This place is hands down the best breakfast/brunch spot around!…read more Amazing food, coffee, cocktails! There's literally nothing that disappoints here. It gets a little busy Sunday late morning until close, but the wait time is usually 20 to 30 minutes. I think the longest I've ever waited was 40, but it's well worth it. Everyone in town knows how good it is, so if you want to get right in come early. If you come later , and have to wait a little bit, I guarantee you'll be happy you did! All the servers are very kind, and very helpful. Highly recommend!

Good food! Today we came in with a group of 10 people and sat on the patio, the hostess was very…read moresweet and accommodating for us and got us sat almost immediately! However, it was a little uncomfortable because we could hear the one server giving her a little bit of a hard time and complaining about seating us. We know it's a small place and a table for 10 can be a lot, we just felt a little weird. After that everything was great! Food was good, server was sweet (I believe her name was Ariana) Would definitely come back!

Desserts Etc is awesome, incredible homemade desserts. We got the Chocolate Silk Pie and a Granola…read moreCake Cup with M&Ms. The products were very good. The counter area where you order gets very crowded and can cause other customers to get mad at you... Not too much space to sit and eat outside, but PLENTY of space on the deck and outside. We love Desserts Etc. Their Desserts are top notch!

The sweets are absolutely gorgeous and yummy. The bakery also has sandwiches and salads to go…read more Service was right on. Beautiful place!

Ice cream is always good. They offer hand dipped or soft serve. Cones, sundaes, or specialty…read moremilkshakes. Con: Service is hit or miss. Adult employees are always prompt, friendly, and ready to take your order. I understand this is an amusement park and most of the workers are kids on summer break, but it seems like they're inconvenienced by having to take your order.

Simply Chocolate inside Hersheypark has the absolute best milkshakes! They are always changing them…read moreup and featuring new seasonal ones. The Reese's King Size shakes are my personal favorite. The line can get long during the summer but it always moves quickly and the staff is always friendly.

The Chocolate Labs. Was clean and bright. The employees were fun and knowledgeable. It was great…read morefun. I would definitely do again.

Great for all ages and what is great you get to take home your creation. You are now a maker of…read morechocolate.

Troegs offers some tasty beers. I like that they allow you to taste the beer before ordering. The…read morespace is open and the ambiance is relaxing and a nice spot to kick back. Overall the service was on point. I enjoyed their IPA on draft and they allowed me to sample several other options before making the choice. It's a nice family friendly spot very close to Hershey Park. It's a nice spot to check out if you're looking for non-park food with beer!

Great beer! Kinda bummed they didn't have my favorite Haze Charmer anymore…read more Weird food menu... last time I got the charcuterie board and kinda hated it.. ham and I think duck and cheeses that didn't go together... this time I tried the chicken sandwich which was equally weird and awful. Who wants trout dip? Or soup? Or a berry salad? Or chili? At a brewery? Not me lol. Can we get chicken wings!? I'm just here for the beer!!!!!