I think I've made a habit of stopping in here on random holidays and honestly, no regrets. I first…read morecame on Valentine's Day when my now husband couldn't celebrate because of his situation, so I surprised him with a box of multiple desserts. They were a hit then, and they're still a hit now. This past weekend we picked out 12 different truffles with the intention of giving one to every guest who walked into our Friendsgiving... but the 5 of us who arrived on time ended up doing three rounds of tasting instead. Zero complaints, every single one was amazing in its own unique way. Norman never disappoints.

I recently received a box of chocolates from Norman Love Confections as a surprise from one of my…read moreclose friends. I was definitely caught off guard and the moment I opened the box I knew I was in for a treat... that said... you know what they say... you never know what you're gunna get. I opened the box to find that it included ice packs to ensure the chocolate didn't melt while on the way to my doorstop - much appreciated. Inside was the most beautiful packaging ever. It was branded, bright green, and even included a one sheeter on what each chocolate was. Once it was all unwrapped I was blown away at how incredibly goregous the chocolates were. I stood in awe for a minute and it took me a hot second to decided which one to try first. I'm not going to list out every single one but my favorites were the tiramisu, sea salt caramel truffle, pistachio, tahitian carmel, and strawberry. I made sure treasure each one and I'm still dreaming about them. If you're looking for a lovely gift for someone, or even looking to treat yourself, you won't be disappointed, I promise.

I went to Kilwins at St. Armands Circle with a friend because we needed a sweet treat after…read moresatisfying our appetite all day. We came specifically for the pecan caramel apple, and it was decadent as expected! This place has so many options ice cream, fudge, chocolate-covered marshmallows, caramel apples, you name it! You can smell Kilwins before you even get to the door, and once you're in, it feels like a chocolate emporium. 10/10Definitely recommend. I'll be back and this time for something with warm fudge on top, or maybe even a nice warm freshly made waffle cone .

Went on a girls trip to Sarasota with my best friend. Kilwins was a must try - a resident told me…read moreon the plane. We made our way to the ice cream shop. It was a nice shop that also had some nice chocolate candy options too. Fudge, turtles, candy apples and more along with ice cream and sherbet. We tried the New Orleans Praline Pecan and it was delicious. It did not disappoint. The waffle cones are supposed to be a hit but I just enjoyed mine in a cake cone. Nice friendly staff - they also have fudge samples

Posh chocolatier inside UTC mall. They had an array of chocolate candies and treats using chocolate…read morefrom Switzerland. I sampled a few items before deciding on a piece to take home. Very friendly staff and the chocolate tastes amazing!

Went to one of these in NYC and was super happy to see they had one in Sarasota. Spent a bit too…read moremuch (because we got a decent amount since we don't live here) but very happy with our choices. Plus they're good quality so we savor them which makes them last longer at our house.

They have a wide range of candies from different countries. There was a lot of different varieties…read more(sours, chocolates, licorice, etc). I came specifically for the Bubs and it was $25 for 1 pound. It felt a little more expensive. I also presented the Yelp coupon for 20% off and they said they haven't accepted that for years so seems a little outdated. The bubs were a little harder and not as chewy as Bubs I've had from other places unfortunately.

A definitely must try for any elite yelper or foodie in sarasota. I am a little confused by the…read morenegative reviews. It seems some people expect American style service even when they go into non-American run establishments. The candy is 10$/lb. The 4.99 signs are for 8oz. Now that we have established basic math other reviews seem to not understand I can tell you about this gem in sarasota. Some of the goodies are made by the small company itself, while many are international. You can choose an assortment. Grab a bag and a tool. There are also Individual international items. This place is quite large for a candy store and I almost couldn't get my boyfriend to leave. The packs of candy are a little fresher than the jars, but that is to be expected. I will definitely return.

Small shop that may go unnoticed in this strip of shops on Gulf Gate Dr. I often get care packages…read moreof various chocolatey items from this shop on appropriate holidays from my mom (even though I am no longer in college). I have visited on a few occasions myself as well. My mother is addicted to their bark, and I loved the truffles that I have sampled, especially the one with cayenne. The employees are always very friendly and helpful. Stop in and give it a look next time you are driving by.

Great selection, seasonal options but can be a bit pricey. They Offer a punch card which is great…read morehowever. Location is right off 41 too so its very easy to access.

We really wanted a coffee while we walked around and this was the only place we could find but it…read morewas so good. They should definitely market their coffee options more as they were delicious. We tried the chocolate stout latte iced and got several macarons. Parking is on street with park mobile app! They have a great selection of macarons with creative flavors like champagne, caramel banana, coffee, and coconut. Staff was super sweet and welcoming here.

I love macaron cookies! Yummmy! So many options to choose from…read more The young lady helping me was super friendly and gave me a free birthday macaron! Not pictured I got a box of 6. I will say flavors like the strawberry key lime did not taste like it at all and the coconut tasted old and stale. - reasons I deducted My favorite were the biscoff and pistachio.

I've visited both locations on Main Street and I think it's important to know that the menu and…read moreavailability of items can differ between the two. The original/older location seems to have a lot more available than the other as one seems heavily focused on muffins while the other has empanadas, and way more bakery variety. My muffin was great as was my chai latte. Service is pretty good at either location especially considering how busy these stores seem to be, but I also wasn't in a rush to get to work with breakfast. Something else to add is that the newer location definitely seems to have more space available inside before you consider the outdoor seating.

I visited both locations, both locations are on Main Street about 3min by car from each other…read more The newer location is modern and very spacious, love the aesthetics, however it seems to have not as much options as the original location. This one had the pistachio croissant roll and it was so delicious and well as the freshly squeezed orange juice. The original location has much more muffins, desserts, empanadas but it's much smaller and can get super crowded. Both had great options. Staff is friendly!

Best gelato in town! Dark chocolate dairy free is amazing, Oreo is also SO GOOD!! Highly recommend…read moreyou checking it out!

This is a very cute little gelato place with authentic handmade fresh flavors…read more They have fruit gelato, chocolate gelato, and a bunch of other different flavor flavors that are classic and a little bit more un unique. It's all fresh and can come in either a cup or a cone. They also serve cappuccinos, lattes, and espresso if you'd like. There's little seating, but it is offered indoor and outdoor.

I will always Stan C'est La Vie in Sarasota/Lakewood Ranch. This location is always busy so get…read morethere early if you have your eyes on a specific pastry. Actually, just get there early anyway because the pastry items are fresher/better. There's indoor and outdoor seating. I typically skip trying to park next to it and just go to the garage and walk over. The service is more attentive than a typical French cafe overseas but not as on top of you as a typical place in the US. You can definitely order at the counter in French if you want to and I've had a waiter there flip between English, French, Spanish, and another language (maybe Romanian?) in one order. The sandwiches I've had were all lovely, and had a little side salad that could benefit from a better dressing (they serve an okay vinaigrette though). I've yet to encounter a single bad pastry - the elcairs, mousse cakes, and flaky pastries like chausson pommes are on par with the typical boulangerie/pattisserie in France and don't make me think US adaptation at all. Prices are reasonable.

We had a nice lunch here! Came with my parents, husband, and baby on a busy weekend brunch hour. We…read morewere luckily able to be sat inside right away in a tucked-in corner. I got the poularde crepe, wanting something savory. This was solid and tasty. Everyone else got nice little meals as well. I do feel like the portion and the quality is a little lacking for the price. That being said, I don't know that there are better French options in the area. I also got a palmier pastry and I should have gotten a croissant, the palmier tasted a little stale. The locale was adorable, with beautifully tiles tables really setting the scene. Overall, not terrible! Worthwhile if you're really feeling French.

Larissa has the best wildflower honey in the area With a…read morevariety to choose from I especially like the lemon and plain wildflower honey I like it changes with seasons to help with allergies

shelly's cookies are delicious. she is great to work with. cookies arrive fresh and enjoyed by all.read more