Update 2/2026:, Le…read moreChocolat du Bouchard is still, after all these years, one of my favorite places to indulge in something wonderful. What began in my mind as a temple of decadent desserts has evolved beautifully. The Bistro now serves inspired French fare, Croque Monsieur and Madame, baked French onion soup, sweet and savory crêpes, and other thoughtfully prepared dishes. It's no longer just about chocolate, though let's be honest... the chocolate still reigns supreme. This time I visited with a friend and her absolutely adorable 2.5-year-old -- a tiny human with a very serious devotion to chocolate. Watching her delight in each bite might have been sweeter than the desserts themselves. Elegant, cozy, timeless. A place that manages to feel both special and familiar at once. And yes, still a little dangerous for anyone who claims they'll "just have one bite."

My friend and I stopped in to grab hot chocolates before taking a walk down the Riverwalk at 9:15…read morepm. We were turned away by the hostess because the cafe was "too busy" and we were asked, "didn't you see the sign?" The cafe was less than half full and their posted hours said they close at 10pm.

We have been here several times, but usually purchase a few chocolates to go. This time we had the…read morepleasure of eating in. First, the entire store is a walk through chocolate history and creations, with a Chocolate Tree in the center. The shop was featured on Food Network! We ordered a chocolate martini, brownie and iced pistachio latte. The chocolate martini was amazing. The martini was rich and creamy. We shared the brownie and it was so rich, we could not finish it. We ordered the iced pistachio latte as the refreshing conclusion to the chocolate feast. A delectable treat in Geneva.

6/1/2024 update. ACK has been one of my favorite places to…read moremeet friends for chat & treats since I moved back from California in 2011 This time I tried Tea Time with my lovely best friend - we are High-Tea lovers, and I am a bit of a snob about it. It was a pleasurable experience, perfect on a rainy Saturday spring day. The service was fantastic!! Starting with reservations, which was a "comedy of errors" to the moment we left. Esther's friendliness and attention to our comfort and taste elevated our experience. We started with the light, flakier tasty warm classic scones. Then we moved to the delicious, satisfying, variety of finger sandwiches - the traditional cucumber was perfectly refreshing to clean the palate before the sweet phase of our meal. In the mix there was a spinach-cheese tart which it would have been tastier served warm. I selected a violet dark tea which was lighter than I expected, perhaps it would have been stronger if would have let if brew a little longer. The assortments of pastries/sweets were delectable and mouth-watering - macaron, sponge cake, coconut chocolate drizzled macaroons, custard, and a truffle. All inviting, succulent, and scrumptious. I will be back!

Really delicious chocolate puddles (turtles) and the sipping chocolate is an otherworldly…read moreexperience. A must visit for chocolate lovers!

Stopped here to buy a gift for a company we rep at work and wow was it spectacular. The reps are…read morefrom Europe and they even raved at how good these were. I will definitely be going back. They are fairly expensive so its not an everyday treat but a special occasion its definitely worth it.

*Iced matcha latte with oatmilk unsweetened - had a nice hue, oddly couldn't really taste the…read morematcha, the oatmilk is on the sweeter than I'd prefer *Iced latte with oatmilk - the beans have pleasant fruity notes, but again the oatmilk is too sweet so it threw it off a bit for me. I walked in and said hi to the crew, no one said anything (wondered if I was not loud enough? ) Took no joke 15 min to finally get my drinks I was on the run and just passing through Aurora so i was somewhat inpatient. I like the industrial vibe with a plenty of natural light and seating options. It's a place conducive for computer work or a social meet up. Drinks are average.

Came here with my family when we were in the area today as my sister recommended it! I was excited…read moreto see they had a bunch of in-house made syrups which is a coffee shop green flag for me. I got a decaf espresso tonic which was seasonal and had orange and mint. My sister had a lemonade, my mom had a chai, my dad had black tea, and my brother in law had a strawberry matcha. My son got a butter croissant which he was kind enough to share some with us haha. They brought our drinks out to us which was nice! Everything we got was delivered fairly quickly and was SO good, we all really enjoyed our drinks. Nice vibes in here too. And clean bathrooms. Glad I got to try it!

Graham's Chocolates offers the very best chocolate! It…read morebeats out its competitors! The chocolate, itself, is creamy and smooth with no bitter aftertaste. It leaves your mouth happy. They offer chocolate for every holiday. They have chocolate cherries - which are divine! They have chocolate covered nuts, truffles, marshmallows, mints, pretzels, Skalies, salted caramels and chocolate covered potato chips among other delights! The potato chips are crispy and covered in creamy chocolate. They now offer new candy bars like Bob's Bar. It is a chocolate bar filled with crunchy pretzels, potato chips and Oreos! The price is fair. I needed to place a special order of their assorted chocolates and Krista helped me! She gave me great advice. The store itself is like a candy wonderland! The minute you step into the store, you are greeted with a wonderful chocolate aroma. The store also has an ice cream area. They offer home-made ice cream for a cool treat.

So busy during Christmas time! Grab a number when you enter and wait to be helped. Endless option…read moreof chocolate-y goodness, truffles, bars, ice cream... Did I spend $25 on the famous Dubai Chocolate Bar? You bet I did. Is it worth it? Um...it's so beautiful I haven't tried it yet lol

A treasured participant in Friday's Schaumburg Farmers' Market, they do a drop off Friday mornings…read morethe rest of the year. Amazing bakery items of the highest quality not found elsewhere in the area. If you haven't already tried their items, do so. You won't be disappointed.

Tried some baked goods at the Naperville Farmer's Market and was very satisfied! I went with the…read morecinnamon walnut croissant which was very good and reminded me of a cinnamon roll without the icing. It had tons of walnuts and a lottttt of cinnamon. It was a little more dense than I would have liked but I'm still glad that I tried it. I also got a loaf of the Sophia bread which had a nice texture and a very unique flavor due to the fennel and anise. Can't wait to try more at future markets!

A friend & I went to this location & we were pleasantly surprised with the service, the quality of…read morethe caramel apples& everything else they had to offer!!! Just delicious. But if you're planning on getting something from this place, make sure you're gettin ready to spend AT LEAST $25. The caramel apples are VERY DELICIOUS, but they're also about the same price of a full meal from a fast food joint. I walked outta this place with 3 things & spent almost 30 bucks. Although everything was delicious, it was definitely pretty damn pricey!!

5 stars for the employee. What a terrific guy…read more I had never been to one of these before but the name caught my attention. So in I went of course. They are actually a large chain from the Rockys through the Mid-West. It's a small store, they make some of the product there. He was making apples when I walked in. They offer a variety of dipped apples. They looked great. He said they are the best seller. However I got a toffee bar to try. Comes in dark or milk chocolate. I'd buy it again. The employee was engaging and knew the product well. He knew the best sellers in each category, they have dipped apples, dipped strawberries, various truffles, various other "bars" and probably more that I missed. But the employee was the show stopper. Knew the store. Loved working there. Knew the product. Was making the product. Was talking to customers. Must have a terrific Manager since the employee was so good. Well done. If I were just rating the chocolate, it would be 4 stars, there is better chocolate in the world. But most does not come with the employee, which is why its 5 stars. This is not the cheapest product, but its all handmade, and that costs money. **Added here which is the store I went to and deleted from the store I was not actually at.

I think everyone who's ever been to any Melt N Dip location will tell you that they would happily…read moreengage in food tourism to visit every Melt N Dip location there is out there. Each and every location features plentiful parking, a social media worthy interior, comfortable elegant seating, and quality desserts that consistently delight everyone who has the opportunity to try them. On my visit here, I tried a different set of items from my Schaumburg visit to test the consistency of quality across different flavor profiles and dessert types, and it delivered perfectly. The mango gelato here is incredible -- with probably the strongest mango flavor I've ever had in a gelato. The Lotus was an elevated version of one of my favorite biscuits. The gelato is incredible, creamy and flavorful -- and something I'd happily serve with most any dessert. The waffle was flavorful as usual which paired perfectly with the chocolate mix. I also wanted to try My Passion to get a mix of different fruits -- as I was pleasantly surprised by how fresh the fruit was at the other location. This was equally as great, with fruit presented at the perfect ripeness. Extra kudos to the kiwi which wasn't sour at all, and in fact was one of the first items to be finished completely. The pineapple was also super juicy, sweet, and flavorful. I wish we'd gotten more eclairs, as the filling was super delicious. Maybe the weakest item in this dish was the brownie, which was only good -- while everything else we'd tried was great to amazing. Overall, worth a special trip for any dessert lover. This business consistently delivers top notch dishes at very reasonable prices.

Maybe we came at a bad time. ( Sunday at 1:00) Total bummer. Made the zip zag drive in to find no…read moreone at the counter. The gelato was not even in the case. In fact the case was empty. Crumbs were left and it was dirty. I called for someone multiple times. Heard people talking in back and no one came. My family looked at me and said we need to go. If the case was full and pretty like the pictures showed and someone came I would not be giving this negative review but I have no time for this. Completely disappointing.

Great desserts and chocolate. Bring your wallet! Carrot cake is heaven. Always kind serviceread more

Let me start with a comment, this location is adorable. The same delicious pastries as in their…read moredowntown Naperville location, but the ambiance is much different. With a small space, they've done a creative and beautiful job. This being their grand opening (second day open), people are already visiting and tasting mouth watering pastries. Cathy Bouchard, the owner, and Jody Michalski, the General Manager, greeted me with a smile and enthusiasm. The women behind the counter were helpful as they learned more about each pastry. What a delight! I was privy to a short education on the new drink that exploded with a tropical fruit taste and a hint of chocolate. You've got to try that and when they begin selling it, buy it, you won't be disappointed. They have a delectable mini key lime pie that is seasonal and to die for. Go and check it out, you'll love it. Buy some sweet pastries and let them know Keith sent you. Don't be shy, you never know what you'll get.

Overall, the chocolate was pretty good -- rich, fresh & definitely enjoyable. That said, if you're…read morecomparing it to world-renowned chocolate like what you'd find from Teuscher Chocolates of Switzerland, it's not quite at that elite artisan level. But that's a high bar. Give it a shot, you have nothing to lose.

They steady falling off! I called to complain about the apple tasting old. No crisp to it. After…read morespending 40.00 on apples today. Was told I have to wait until tomorrow to speak with someone! I feel robbed!