I had the pleasure to stop in during the STL Bakery Crawl and many other times in store and at the…read more@stlcoffeefest. The chocolates are exquisite! I highly recommend the toffee and the dark chocolate salted caramels! Also the hot chocolate mix is to die for! The staff is friendly and helpful. The ambiance is very clean and inviting for displaying chocolate.

I absolutely love these chocolates! The designs are truly amazing and colorful and the flavors are…read moreto die for! If you ever need a gift for someone, I recommend gifting a box of these chocolates! They have gift boxes available during certain holidays so order ahead to be sure they won't sell out. I follow them on insta and always find their videos of the candy making process so fascinating! Everything is just designed to beautifully that it's almost hard to eat the chocolates, but once you appreciate the design for a bit, trust me, eating the chocolate is worth it! The workers are always so friendly and they make recommendations if needed. There is a mall lot outside to park, but if needed, there is some street parking nearby too.

A small-town gem I stumbled upon while in Maplewood! They have a great variety of chocolates for…read moreevery taste, creamy milk chocolates, rich dark chocolates, and fruity flavors as well. The store is packed with goodies, making it impossible to leave empty-handed. You truly can't pass this place without finding the perfect gift for someone in your life. The staff was very friendly and took the time to explain everything they offer, which made the experience even better. Parking is not available directly at the store, but there's a large strip mall across the street with plenty of parking spaces, so it's still very convenient to visit.

Kakao is a great local chocolate shop! They have many award-winning offerings. They also have lots…read moreof specific STL decorated items and Missouri ingredients. I've done a tasting class here before which was super fun. Great place to grab tasty chocolate for yourself or for a gift.

I was able to test a bunch of Oh Sheila! Chocolates with a beer pairing - made especially for…read moreValentine's Day - at Flying Saucer. The various flavors, such as Peanut Butter with Bacon, Salted Caramel, and Triple Chocolate, were just fabulous. They really complimented the beers on tap, too. I will have to visit the store or find where I can get my hands on more Oh Sheila! in the near future.

I found Oh Sheila! online a couple years back. I had an emergency travel obligation and needed…read moresomething to send back home to my husband for his birthday. I contacted Oh Sheila, and she not only delivered it on short notice, she delivered it to our home herself. My husband enjoyed the assorted box for days to come, groaning in bliss with each bite. Oh Sheia! I will never forget your great customer service and how happy your chocolate creations made my husband on his birthday. Thank you!!

It's all in the name, if you want chocolate make your way here…read more We stopped in from time to time and get the chocolate covered strawberries, and non-Pareils. The prices are a little steep, but you're paying for quality. They are stocked to the gills with Holiday goodies. So many different options to pick from. The store is always clean and decorated cute for the holiday season.

In all the years I've lived in St. Louis I've never stopped in here bc I'm not a chocolate person…read more My daughter and I decided to take a walk and just go into all the shops....bc why not! She loves dark chocolate so we came to check it out. Lots of chocolates obviously. Tons to pick from. Def the place to come if you know a chocolate lover and need a gift. We picked few individual ones and can't wait to try them!

Enjoyed the free chocolate tour and then some holiday shopping! The woman who helped me select my…read moreindividual chocolate candies was very friendly and knowledgeable, helping my daughter calculate the cost of each of the items. We went with Euro dark, birthday cake, salted caramel, champagne, raspberry, and root beer! We booked the free tour for our group ahead of time, and I would recommend that, especially at busier times of the year. Parking was easy, and there were plenty of signs offering direction. Our tour lasted approximately 20-30 minutes and our guide was friendly and patient with our excited group of kids who needed an occasional reminder to stay back from the chain dividing the tour group area from the production floor. The kids were fascinated, and it was cool to watch the chocolatiers in action, slicing caramel slabs into squares to be turned into hundreds and hundreds of candies. The sample chocolates at the end of the tour were delicious! We got to choose between chocolate peppermint bars and caramel snowmen. Next time, I'd like to make a stop in the cafe and see what that's about.

The entrance was a bit confusing. The cafe entrance is closer as you turn on the street, and the…read moreactual store and tour facility is the next building down. I parked a bit farther not thinking they were regular spots and assumed they were handicapped spots. The cafe building seems multiple decades newer, and the shop and tour building seems to need updates, it doesn't read luxury or expensive chocolates. Got a few bags of the oops chocolate and a 1/2 pound of the chocolate covered strawberries with my mom. We liked all of it, but the deal finder in me really loved the oops chocolates. We didn't do the tour due to time, I'm curious what it's all about. I do know they give you some sort of free chocolate at the end.

Went back again this weekend and I still love this place. I'm a bit biased since coffee shops and…read morenurseries are my favorite places to frequent when I'm having a slow Saturday morning, but Telva has the best of both worlds! Not to mention the food is incredible. I love coming here for their house made syrups in my latte and you can't go wrong with any of the food options, but my favorite is the Clibir. Everything is healthy and the vibes are so fun.. staff is always so friendly and attentive. There is usually a long line at peak hours on the weekends but it moves quickly and it's so worth it!

Beautiful space with lots of greenery, great music, and friendly, attentive staff!…read more The food was good but not too memorable. I had the Sloppy Mustafa Tost and it felt like something was missing. The biggest letdown was the "runny" egg, which wasn't runny at all, very surprising for a breakfast spot. The ordering process also takes away from the experience. Waiting in a long line to order and pay, then carrying your own water to the table, doesn't make for a relaxing brunch. My friend also wasn't told they had run out of the somun for the Cilbir until the food arrived and it had already been substituted. Overall, I loved the ambiance, but the food and service details didn't quite live up to the hype.

I hate to leave a bad review, but it was the weirdest interaction.. or lack there of, I guess??…read more The website and the hours on the door say it closes at 10pm. I got there around 8:45pm. As I was walking to the door, I see a man cleaning the tables. He walks toward the door as I'm walking up to it. We're literally standing face to face with the door in between us. I smile, he is stone faced. I go to open the door as he walks away. The door is locked. I try a few more times, thinking maybe it's me. I look around at the hours again, but next to it is a "we're open" sign. I try maybe 3-4 times more before I give up. I walk to the window and he's sitting at a table toward the back, looking at me. We just look at each other, then he looks at his computer. I turn toward my car, then turn back around and he's still looking at me! I sat in my car, confused. He never looked back up from his computer, so I left. Highly disappointed.

This was my second time coming to this place…read more The staff is so inviting and friendly and are willing to answer any and every question you have. They made a fresh pot of coffee and even went the extra mile to go get ice as we came in later in the evening and they had run out. I did tell them they didn't need to, but he insisted which I thought was outstanding. This quaint little café is so charming inside. It allows people to gather eat a sweet treat and have general conversation conversations where you can actually hear one another. They do have outside seating too. The chocolate cake was soft and as a non-cake lover I found this very delicious. Definitely worthy of sharing. I ordered a quiche to go. I had mentioned they didn't have the spinach feta pastry that I had before. The gentleman stated we have some in the back, I'm happy to get you one. So I ordered that too. And although this was only our second time coming, the fact that they'll make a fresh pot of coffee in my opinion is key to a great café. I will keep this in my rotation of places to go.

YUMMMMM the chocolate almond croissant is so so good. I always struggle to choose between almond…read moreand chocolate and I'm so glad this bakery made the best of both worlds! The cheesy focaccia was also phenomenal and we enjoyed a raspberry lemon croissant that makes my mouth water just thinking about it (but that one was a 1 day only promo so don't expect to order it :/). There's limited seating space so expect to take it to go! There was a line on a Saturday morning, but they were staffed well and it moved quick. The staff was friendly and though it was busy, I didn't feel rushed to make a decision. Will absolutely be coming back to this bakery, especially if I need any catering!

In Missouri and thought I wouldn't find anything good to ever eat, until we stumbled across this…read morebakery that ended up being an award winning pastery chef and James beard award winner. Got 2 sandwiches for lunch: the smoked pork and the roast beef sandwhich. Still can't decided which one was better because both were DELISH. The focaccia on the smoked pork was sooo soft and fluffy and light, combination of coleslaw with the pork was perfect. I thought there was no way the roast beef could be as good yet once again proven wrong. The challah was perfect and whatever cheese they had with the roast beef sandwhich was perfect. Pro tip: you can ask for the sandwiches to be heated up! As for the desserts: I really wanted a cake sweet treat but my eyes were bigger than my belly could handle. Got the maple pull, chocolate almond croissant , and ham and gruyere croissant. Which I cannot wait to eat tomorrow for breakfast!! Place is busy but moves fast. Side chairs and table to sit along the window.

Inside, it's incredibly minimalistic, quiet and scary at first, but I want to assure you this place…read morehas some great candy. I am a huge fan of their chocolates and the candy apples look like they are to die for. Service was decent and nothing special, but candy was amazing. I reccomend their non pareils, if I were you, give this place a try.

WOW...so many choices, so little time. Delicious treats beautifully displayed. Friendly and…read moreefficient service. A little pricey, but worth the money for the quality.

Has the best whipped coffee ever here!! The macarons are always a delight as well! There is…read moresomething new to try every time I come in and I love sitting in the chic cafe. The ladies behind the counter are wonderful as well! Make this a spot to check out!

I'd give this one star if possible. I really hate to leave negative reviews but I have to update…read morethe one I left 8 years ago. I had been a frequent & loyal customer here for many years. Last year, (I waited that long) I sent Simone, the owner, a message on instagram to let her know I was frustrated about having trouble getting any of the crème puffs she was constantly advertising. They were one of my favorite pastries she made. (Obv not super important I just thought she may not know & what could it hurt giving her some input from a customer, she may know know?) In this message I also told her how long I'd been supporting her & why and how much I loved her bakery. She is black, female, and truly an artist and master at her craft. With a good personality, That being said; she unleashed her fury on me, one of the angriest most condescending messages I had ever read. Not sure if I caught her on a bad day or she just doesn't handle feedback well. I was stunned and disappointed. Either way, I would never consider stepping foot into her bakery ever again. Her window has maybe 5 things to choose from. It's pretty sad, but there were 2 items I love love loved, and I drove out of my way and paid top dollar for those items. She's by far one of the most expensive bakeries in St. Louis, but I enjoyed supporting her I thought she was great. And she has a moving story. Sadly she doesn't know how to handle customers or feedback. I'm in customer service, 30 years, that's not how you do it, I still think she's a cool Person but not enough to support her. We have a ton of fabulous bakeries here I'd rather go to like Nathaniel Reid or Russell's or MO baking co....