Maverick Chocolate Co. is a great little family owned and run chocolate maker that we found just…read moreacross Elder from popular little Findlay Market north of the OTR neighborhood of Cincy OH. We used to watch their roaster in their store stir and tumble the raw cacao beans they import directly from farmers and co-ops around the world. The aroma was subtle and warming. On this visit (Dec 2025), we realize they had recently moved production across Ohio River to the Eastside in Covington KY :-( The store had a sweet lovely aroma. It was filled with chocolate products that they make themselves. Bars of white chocolate, milk chocolate, flavored, and as dark as 80%, assorted candies, ground cacao, drinking chocolate mix, and even a cacao & chai & adaptogen beverage mix. We went for dark chocolate bars that we hadn't seen before. $14 Limited-edition 70% Thailand Dark Chocolate, sourced from the 10-year-old family-run Khun farm and harvest-station for about 40 neighbors. It had a subtle fruit sweetness and slight acidity, balancing the intensity of rich deep flavors, more savory than bitter. I think that Maverick's methods smooth the bitterness of the darker chocolates. A number of family-members found a bar of Dark chocolate under their tree this holiday season :-) Founded in 2014, Maverick's is a treasure. Next time we get here, we're gonna plan a drive 15min south of here to take a tour (with samples :-) of their factory and soak in that roasty aroma :-)

Service was a little rude when I spend $30 on chocolate. I was able to sample a couple options…read morebefore making my purchase. I also purchased some truffles to take home, and I purchased enough to get a box but they were out of the small boxes. I told her I was traveling quite a distance and was concerned they would not make it. She said they would be fine and put them in a plastic bag. She could've offered the next size up in box! And indeed they did not make it. Hate I wasted money on these.

Love this place! Definitely plan on hitting this place up when heading to Covington! Went for the…read moreYelp Fall In Cincy event! Loved the mini apple pie strudel pie; I also bought a slice of their blueberry coffee crumble cake which was amazing and a slice of the millionaire bar! They have edible artwork pieces too from a printer (I had always wondered how places do their designs and if it's truly edible, which it is)!

Knocked it completely out of the park again. We ordered cupcakes for our Derby party and they were…read moredefinitely a highlight of the day. Delicious and beautifully designed. Thank you so much.

Cute little chocolate shop with the best service! I stopped here to get a gift for someone and of…read morecourse couldn't resist getting a few things for myself. I saw that they had bags of malt balls that were nicely packaged so I got that for part of the gift. I spoke to the lady there and told her that I wanted the bourbon balls as a gift and she offered to put them in a nice box for me making the perfect gift! I was eyeing the case full of chocolates while she was packing everything and ended up getting the chocolate peanut butter balls and the chocolate fudge as the lady there said that they were her favorite. Both were good but I can see why the chocolate covered fudge is a favorite!

It's a small but cute shop. They have a good variety. The flavor of milk chocolate was not my…read moreabsolute favorite but it also wasn't terrible of anything. The chocolate creams were VERY good and the truffles and bourbon balls were alright. Prices are pretty solid. The person was friendly enough and explained the chocolates when I asked I would go again

Their chocolate is a work of art! And so delicious! They also have pure beeswax candles in molded…read moreshapes. Very nice.

Went to The Chocolate Bee for the first time today. The chocolate pieces they make are so…read morebeautiful that you will hesitate to eat them, but you must because they are divine. Quite a variety and each one better than the one you just tried. Started off with a dark chocolate turtle which we ate while we were deciding what else to get. I bought wildflower honey on the recommendation from a friend. Then bought half a dozen pieces of chocolate to take home to share. The colors and the flavors are so enticing that we ended up eating all the pieces at one sitting. Even bought a chocolate Eiffel Tower as a gift. You won't regret going here.

So apparently another thing to have in Cincinnati is buckeyes because that's where the originated…read more Found a chocolate store that had this on memorial Day holidays and very happy we managed to get some good ones. The store itself is so aesthetically pleasing and very cute! Lovely decor and very picturesque like you could just sit down there for a bit and hang out with some girlfriends. The lady running the store also was very friendly and kind. She explained all the different types of items they have that were the chocolate peanut butter thdnet, with a lot of appealing options. But we ended up just going for the classic buckeye balls. As far as the taste - phenomenal! The chocolate and peanut butter flavor went perfectly well together and they were not too sweet or peanut buttery or anything. Everything was perfectly balanced. Very yummy! It also came with an Ohio shaped chocolate in the package, which was very thoughtful in my opinion.

Holy Chocolate, Candyman!…read more Ruby's is a very small store but this is truly a case of "it's not what's on the outside, but what's on the inside"! And what is inside, is SWEEEEET! I dare anyone not to overbuy at Ruby's. Furthermore, I dare anyone to walk out with just one thing or even have an easy time deciding what to take home. I've prepared tax forms easier than trying to make the decisions I had to make at Ruby's. So here are some examples of what I brought home: Milk Chocolate Turtle Bark Dark Chocolate Turtle Bark Cookies 'n' Cream Bark Milk Chocolate Covered Rice Krispy Treat Red Velvet Truffle Cake Mint-to-be Truffle Maple Bacon Truffle Cake (you will never find a cuter confection in your entire life!) Carrot Cake Truffle Cake Bacon Brownie Truffle Cake Cookies 'n' Cream Truffle Cake Milk Chocolate Squares Truffle Sampler Box Gummy Worms Joy Sticks I believe my take home list illustrates my personal lack of self control and how good Ruby's is. It was actually somewhat embarrassing and shocking to actually write it out. If you're looking g for something specific, and you don't see it, ask for it. If you're looking to do something specific, personalized or creative - call them. They will be more than willing to work with you. Beautifully and creatively decorated, Ruby's is a cool little spot to visit. It is a candy wonderland with a little bit of something for everyone. Whether you're buying a treat for the kids or want to bring something different and really make a splash with a gift, you need to stop in. You won't be disappointed. Would I go back? Yes, but..... In speaking with the owner Sina, we connected that there is another location closer to me in the Liberty Township, OH area. This location was about an hour from me, in rush hour traffic. So I may not frequent this location, I was very happy to hear of the other location in my area. Myself, my dentist and future endocrinologist are all looking forward to my return to another Ruby's Chocolate's location!

Unique coffee roastery and cafe with Turkish and Arabic coffee made fresh…read more Also lots of different treats, sweets, and more such as Turkish delight, candy, and baklava. Also on the menu are smoothies and ice cream.

Very friendly place! ton of different chocolates and desserts that would make great gifts. Was able…read moreto try dubai chocolate - so delicious!

Poor customer service. They were rude and didn't know anything. The fudge wasn't good.read more

I was bummed when See's candy left Kenwood mall but I'm so excited I discovered Fawn Confectionery…read more The white chocolate is tasty and very fresh. The turtles are excellent although the pecans have a unique flavor (not good not bad just different). My favorite thing was probably the gummy frogs sealed in a bag and very fresh. I get tired of going to expensive candy stores and getting hard/stale candy. I can't wait to return.

Small chocolate shop, but usually stop by if I'm in the area and get 23 truffles. Probably better…read morefor my diabetes they aren't closer to us.

Been shopping here for so many years...when it began it was actually in Bellbrook! Betty Blose…read moremakes a special blend of milk and dark that has repeatedly been voted Best in Dayton. Everything is made from scratch, and you'll still find Betty here on occasion, but I believe she's pretty much placed day to day operations with her family. During these uncertain Covid 19 times I hesitate to go out, but I know these people and I know they will exercise every precaution. And it just wouldn't be Easter without their candy! I was the only one in the store but employees on a recent afternoon and they even shared their personal grass for my basket to save me another stop. Cause that's how they treat all their customers...just like family. Had so much fun deliverying to family porches, ringing their doorbell and waving to them when they picked it up. They were all thrilled, just as I am with my own personal stash. When you're craving sweet, this is the place to go!

Schneider's is near my friend's place and she brought me here to try her favorite spot! I got…read moregenerous scoops of German chocolate cake and banana in a cup and both flavors were delicious. The interior is just for ordering, but there are benches and tables outside the shop. The employee who helped us was also exceptionally kind--thank you, Patrick, for such a friendly experience!

Lovely shop with plenty of options. I bought white chocolate pretzels along with a box of assorted…read morechocolates. The staff even offered to wrap my box of chocolates! Very sweet place even if it's on the smaller side.

I was in Georgetown and decided to check out this dessert cafe that I heard about. A cute little…read moreplace with an array of pastries and bonbons. A bit pricey, but I selected a slice of Lemon Berry Marscapone Cake to have with my afternoon tea. It was dreamy. They also have gelato and coffee. You must stop in for a goodie if you're nearby. 21

I was in the neighborhood and wanted to try the local delicacy - bourbon balls. This dessert place…read moreoffered them plus many more options. If you're looking for a dessert option, this is a great place. Highlights - lots of chocolate treats and fancy desserts. We tried the Oreo Raspberry Cake. It was super moist, decadent, and heavy. Great cake slice, we really enjoyed it. The annoying part was that I ordered bourbon balls and I instead got some sort of vanilla truffle. I'm not a local but I'm pretty sure I didn't get bourbon balls. Didn't taste anything like bourbon at all. I was very disappointed since that is what I initially came in for and we didn't realize the mistake until much further in the day. The cake slice saves the review from being any lower but paying $12 for something I didn't want is annoying and ruins the experience somewhat. That is why quality counts from beginning to end. I still recommend trying this place out but make sure you check what you order so that you get the right thing.