" My favorite candy store " I live in chestnuthill, In…read moreNewton . I drive to this store for goodies the candy kind . It's such a cute store . Lovely attention, and welcoming atmosphere. Everyone belongs and is welcomed . I also got little candy gifts and ceramics to give away to my friends and family .

A cute candy shop in Newton with so many options from bulk candy to chocolates to festive baskets…read more The prices for the bulk candy range from $14-25 and you can mix and match and they'll round out the pricing. I got about a pound of candy for around $14 to try a good mix of everything from chewy and sour gummies to chocolate. They have swedish candy that has the chewy marshmallow textures to tiny gummy bears with different flavors. While I was paying, the lady told me they've been open for 35 years, so they are definitely doing well. A great place to stop by if to indulge on some sweets and treats.

It's just the best place for fountain pens, paper, ink, gifts! Local owner. Great items for…read morereasonable prices. Love it!

Sweet little shop, just a bit outside Boston, but well worth the stop. I loved the sweet Japanese…read morestationery section, and the fountain pen case was beautiful with Sailor, Pilot, Kaweco, Opus 88, Esterbrook, and others that I hadn't yet come across.

A cute little chocolate shop in Newton Centre! I came here on the weekend afternoon to try out some…read moreof their chocolates. There was one guy working who was super helpful in answering our questions. After looking at the selection of chocolates we decided on getting mini truffles. They can come in as a box of 1, 2, 4, 8, or 12. There were a few flavors we picked that were sold out, but ended up getting sea salt caramel, strawberry, strawberry cheesecake, sweet dreams, Dubai, peanut butter, red velvet, and white chocolate. The sea salt caramel is a fan favorite and definitely one of the favorites I tried as well. The mini truffles are priced at $2.50/piece so a box of 8 will set you back at $20. I wasn't a big of the white chocolate or Dubai, but these are definitely great chocolates to treat yourself or to give as a gift. I'd definitely recommend trying them out and hope to come back to try out all the other flavors.

The service here is super welcoming , and warm ! My pastry the crème Brulle was absolutely amazing!…read more The name " Sweet Dream " suites this place , yummy ! They have a variety of pastries as well ; it's reflected in the photo below . This is strictly a bakery you pick stuff up they have no seating . The ambience is friendly and warm . The pastries start at $7.50. It's worth it to treat yourself because of the quality ingredients and freshness . You can taste in every bite ! I definitely will come back here !

Recently ordered some chocolates online from here. I ordered before but it was awhile back. Part of…read moremy order was missing and they kindly sent the other half along with a chocolate bar for the inconvenience. The ice cream bon bon collection is excellent and I hope they add it permanently to their menu. The chocolate malt bon bon tastes like a Wendy's frosty (sooo good). The peanut butter cups are sooo good too, especially the one with a layer of raspberry caramel. I will definitely order from them again!

I bought six bonbons. The packaging was beautiful, but the bonbons weren't that great. Three bonbon…read moreshells were cracked. They all looked dull and old. For the price, I'm so disappointed. Will not buy them again!

McCrea's Candies is a new find for me! I had two different flavors and I liked them quite a bit!…read more The first one I delved into was the Single Malt Scotch Caramel. This was a fine, deliciously gooey candy. It had the presence of the flavors in the description...malty and with a hint of Scotch. The other flavor we tried was one I was really looking forward to. This was the Rosemary Truffle Sea Salt Caramel. I love Rosemary and it was indeed there as described as well as the sea salt. But with both of these caramels the flavor description was more on the subtle side of things so don't expect the single flavors be too terribly dominant over the the general Caramel flavor concept. It's definitely on the down lo... the subtle side of things as far as that goes. But it isn't really anything negative as far as having it be a deterrent from trying the caramels as they are well made and nice and chewey. They aren't hard to bite down on at all and definitely is significantly better than the caramels extremely large companies make at a repetitive and monotonous rate. These caramels taste like some real love went into them.

Great caramels, but ridiculously long shipping for a business. Ordered over 2 1/2 weeks ago and…read morestill waiting. I had ordered these for Christmas presents, but they missed our party. :-(.

" My favorite in town " This place is really good …read more Boastful flavors of chocolate and coffee. The staff is all so friendly. Why wouldn't you want to try this place . It's my favorite in town for authentic chocolate . The vibe is welcoming.

Didn't get a chance to go or look at menu but was gotten a Matcha latte with oat milkfrom here and…read moreit was great. Will have to check out more.

The Cork & Board is my one stop go to wine discovery place! They have fantastic free tastings…read moreweekly and each focuses on a region or type of wine. I'm a try before you buy kinda gal so I so appreciate the options and have found a number of new faves here. Plus they have great holiday tasting events, hostess gifts, yummy cheese and charcuterie board supplies, and other goodies to outfit your entertaining arsenal.

The Cork and Board is probably the best kept secret in Newton Centre. Those who know - just know…read more They have wine samplings every weekend. The owner, Ryan, always has a great recommendation whether it be wine or beer and what to pair it with. The store always has something cool in there that is great for gifts or even for yourself. Really recommend checking it out. If you like wine and great recommendations then you'll enjoy your time here. Have never had a recommendation that was not a hit. Ryan has a great relationship with his suppliers and is able to secure some of the most sought after beers across New England.....seriously, at this point whatever craft beer he puts in my hand I just don't ask questions and buy it....and it's always great. Do yourself a favor and go here :)

Super cute & tasty chocolate cigars. I'm using these for my husband's birthday cake, decorations.read more

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This little store is an absolute hidden gem! I accidentally stumbled across it while picking up…read morefood next door, and OMG... I only wish I had found it sooner! Ayse was incredibly kind, welcoming, and so helpful. I originally stopped in for their Turkish sparkling mineral water, which is hands down the best sparkling mineral water I've found in Boston. Most sparkling waters give me heartburn, but this one actually helps relieve it! While I was there, I asked Ayse if she had any hidden gem recommendations. She suggested the labneh (pictured) and these cleaning wipes... and can I just say WOW. They have completely replaced my regular cleaning products. I use them all over my house, and I'm a total clean freak! They're made with vinegar instead of harsh chemicals, the strawberry scent smells amazing, and the price is unbelievable. I've already bought packs for my family and friends because I love them that much. And the labneh? It's the best I've ever had. I think I'm on my 25th container at this point. If they ever stop carrying it, I might actually cry. If you're looking for authentic Turkish products, friendly service, and some truly amazing finds, I can't recommend this place enough. Definitely check out this hidden gem--you won't regret it!

Fresh stock of top favorite Turkish goodies and groceries in a super clean store with very friendly…read morestaff. I have been twice now, as I live kind of far. If I lived closer, they'd take all my money! There are Turkish sodas, savory yogurt drink and other beverages, chocolates, sweets, cookies, jarred red pepper paste, and all the Turkish essentials you can think of. They even have refrigerated items like beyaz peynir (feta) and sujuk as well as frozen manti and other goodies. Someone who has spent time in Turkey will surly find some products they like, but even if you have no clue about Turkish products, you will surly find something you like. The service is really great. The last time I was there, last week after visiting the delicious Lazuri Cafe a few doors down, the lady working there, Aysha, was great. She was friendly and helpful, making suggestions but no pressure. Offering complementary candies to enjoy. One of her suggestions was a Turkish cleaning product called Cif. I know it and love it and they sell a few varieties there. Check this store out!

My friend ordered these . These chocolates are of high caliber, and just plain delicious. The…read moreonly problem is I wanted more than I was offered , lol . The person selling these doesn't have a shop . However my friend said you can call the number on the site . Or she has a website on her Yelp page , this is awesome . I can't wait to order some of my own , for my family and I .

This was a very pleasant surprise!…read more For my birthday last year, a chocolate-making class was promised as a gift. Given constant traveling and life overall, we did not get to partake in a class of this type until Labor Day weekend in Boston. My companion set this up all by himself with the lovely Beth. Beth was very communicative, even giving us directions to her place, as well as to many of the attractions that the city of Boston has to offer. It was just us two, along with Beth and her husband Steve. They were so nice, making us feel very welcome in their home (because shockingly this is at their house!). Beth is a master at her craft. She's been making chocolate for years and it really shows. Her chocolate was so pretty and yummy. As for the actual chocolate-making class, we began with tasting chocolates from all around the world to then attempting to make our own. Have to say the chocolate was delicious and rich. Definitely not the type of thing you can eat all in one go unless you are a true chocolate lover. That said, this was quite fun and we took many goodies back home to Florida. Definitely something I would want to do again, and more so, Beth and Steve are such kind folk that you want to invite them out to lunch or something along those lines. Felt as if we were with friends.