We were nearby for dinner and craving dessert when we came across this place, and I'm so glad we…read moredecided to try it. They even had a gulab jamun inspired ice cream, which really caught my attention. There were four of us, so we ordered a sundae with a brownie and two scoops of ice cream - it was generous and easily enough to share. It was my first time having a brownie served warm with ice cream, and I absolutely loved that touch. The fruit flavors were especially enjoyable, particularly the mango and banana chocolate chip. The cardamom flavor was a bit overpowering for my taste, but the mango was definitely a standout. The staff were incredibly patient and let us sample as many flavors as we wanted, all with a smile. I'll definitely be coming back!

Cute little shop tucked inside Lake Forest Park Mall! Who says ice cream is only for summers? :P We…read morestopped in while it was pouring outside, and my 8-year-old was a bit hesitant at first because the flavors were different from the usual offerings. But we were pleasantly surprised by the quality. She finally chose the Banana Chocolate Chip, and it was incredibly fresh--she loved every bite! The person at the counter was so patient with my indecisive kid, which I really appreciated. We also tried the Honey Cardamom Latte, and it was amazing. They even pressed the cardamom right in front of us! Overall, a lovely experience and definitely worth a visit.

I was happy to have Honey Bear Bakery Cafe for some much-needed breakfast as the start of my book…read morecrawl while in the area, as Honey Bear Bakery Cafe is located in the Lake Forest shopping center, right across from Third Place Books, which is where I was heading to. But first, coffee and breakfast. I ordered the breakfast sandwich, which consists of a croissant, egg, lettuce, tomato, mayo and I added bacon for an extra charge. It was solid, with the roasted/warmed up croissant and was filling. I also liked that they had Victrola coffee, which I ordered a drip of. Strong coffee = no complaints. In addition to their made-to-order food items, like the breakfast sandwich, they also have pastries in the case and a full coffee and tea menu. It's nice to have this cafe in the Lake Forest shopping center with plenty of seats around, next to many other businesses and tons of parking nearby. I dig the convenience of it all.

I've been getting coffee here daily for years and always loved it. I probably spend $400 a month at…read morethis dang place. My brother, who also lives and works in the area, tells me constantly how awful the customer service is there when you order food- to the point where he refuses to go. I'm celiac and can't eat anything over there so I hadn't ever experienced what I did today. Today we're at the bookstore together and I decided we need to make a coffee stop. My brother, Loren, orders a sandwich. He says he needs it to go. Person at the register is pleasant enough. I order a coffee separately and am quickly served. We wait a bit for the sandwich, and we finally go up to the counter after maybe ten minutes and see the same sandwich he ordered sitting in a basket. It has a ticket on it that says "Owen." Easy mistake, really. He says, "Is this maybe Loren's?" And the person behind the counter immediately snaps "it says Owen." Okay. So we wait a few more minutes. We're now 15 minutes out and several people who ordered after us are served. He steps up and say "hey, I ordered a BLTA on sourdough for Loren, I think it may have been put in under Owen, but-" and before he can finish his thought they snap back at him again "it's probably yours because this one hasn't been picked up." At this point he's like, "okay, I ordered mine to go- could I-" and the girl behind the counter slams a box on the counter and says "here's a box." And turns away. I'm annoyed, because while I understand we have inconvenienced you, who is standing here chatting with an off-duty coworker for 30 minutes, we literally did nothing to deserve the attitude. Loren scoops the sandwich out of the basket and puts it into the box and this girl has the nerve to turn around and say "dirty dishes go behind you at the service bar." Oh, so now we have to bus YOUR hand-off bar, too? No sorry, no thank you, not even the offer to box up his food or put away the freaking basket. Is it because Loren is very clearly not white? Or is it because this lady today had a bad day and took it out on someone for interrupting her mid-shift gossip about how the mall security is full of idiots who don't do their job? Go ahead and take a gamble and let me know, because I won't be back.

Love the variety available. Sometimes you want sweet (chocolate, cake, dulce, vanilla) and…read moresometimes you want fruity (pomegranate, mango, strawberry). Lots of sweet or fruit flavored toppings and some syrups to top it off. Love this family-run business and service is always friendly and sweet. Stand-up/stool tables, booths, and a couch with TV keeps it simple but clean for all the folks coming through. Warm weather (but even cold) sees groups come through all the time. Outdoor picnic tables available.

The fro yo was delicious and I love the original tart! It was a cute place, but the couches were…read moretaped and needed to be replaced. I was sad they didn't have white chocolate chips for a topping but they had a lot of other options. Looks like they took away being able to taste the flavors so I was hesitant to try something I didn't know if I liked already. Service was great! The cashier was super nice and friendly!

Great handmade chocolates with so many flavors! I bought the blood orange, huckleberry and sea salt…read morecaramel chocolates. They were super tasty and had the perfect tempered snap to them. I also got the chocolate covered ginger which is one of my favorites. The server at the counter was very friendly and helpful when asking about recommendations. It's a quaint shop in the mall with huge life-size chocolate sculptures decorating the space.

A high end chocolate retailer near me!? Yes please! After finding out about Chocolate Man, I…read moredecided to hold a couverture tasting session with some friends and went to Chocolate Man as my first stop. This shop, located right under Third Place Commons, smells heavenly. The rich aroma of melted chocolate seeps out of the store throughout what seems to be the entire mall. Chcoolate Man sells a wide variety of feves/disks, chocolate sculptures, truffles, confections - basically anything a chocolate lover could want. I especially love how they have smaller 1/2 pound bags instead of most high end shops that sell a minimum of 1 pound or 500g. It's great for someone who just wants a bit for tastings and for snacking on afterwards! They also have samples of everything to help decide. For our final tasting, we went with eight types of couverture (three from Chocolate Man) and four types of typical grocery store chocolate chips. Guittard Onyx 72% ($8.31 per half pound) - I tried this one but didn't buy it. This chocolate gives a really intense dark chocolate flavor. Very single note on my tongue. Think of a high quality dark chocolate blend, but amp up that flavor by 5x. It seems great for recipes that just need a really strong dark chocolate flavor without too much complexity. Felchlin Maracaibo 65% ($21.46 per half pound) - It starts off with a bit of a flowery and perfumy aroma, then descends into a very pleasing balanced acidity and smoothness, combined with a bit of a spiced flavor. It's an excellent snacking chip. My favorite of the entire array of 12. Ranked 1/12 Guittard Coucher du Soleil 72% ($9.70 per half pound) - Definitely a darker chocolate, less sweet with pleasing astringency, maybe a little smoky, smooth with some slight red fruit notes on the finish. It's a little strange because the taste between different chips varies a little, with some being more fruity than others. I'm not sure what the cause is. It's a good snacking chip that never gets tiresome to eat and it seems to be good for recipes that require a high quality chocolate that's generally neutral flavored with only slight complexity. Ranked 4/12 Valrhona Manjari 64% ($20.99 per half pound) - Starts with pleasing cocoa flavor but then a second or two later develops an intensely tangy berry flavor that spreads throughout the entire mouth. The flavor is so strong that I find it very difficult to eat more than one feve at a time. It's definitely more of a sipping chip than snacking. Ranked 5/12 Chocolate Man is a fantastic store for any chocolate lover. They even have a little stamp rewards card for freebies every $100 spent. I'll definitely be back for more in the future.

Amazing Amazing Amazing! Was so good especially the waffle cone and personally toasted marshmallow…read more The young man serving the ice cream was super nice and friendly. Cute decos too. Would highly recommend!

Honestly, there are so many "hot" ice cream shops, with fancy logos, and spiffy marketing. This is…read morenone of those things, it's a honest home made ice cream shops, that only wants to make good ice cream. The place isn't made up, it's not worried about being high class, because the service is amazing, courteous and it feels like they care about the customer. The food... I mean ice cream is... delicious. No notes. Go support a local family business. Worth. Every. Calorie.

What a delightful shop! They have all kinds of fun sweets - cupcakes, brownies, bars, cookies, cake…read morepops! They even make fancy cakes for special events; ie: weddings. I settled on a chocolate peanut butter covered sandwich cookie, a S'more cupcake, and a key lime cheesecake. The gal who helped me was kind and helpful. Everything we had was delicious. I will definitely pop in again for more treats soon. I like that they are open until 5pm on weekdays. Bakeries tend to close on the earlier side and it's nice to have them as an option. It was an unexpected surprise to find this lovely shop in Kenmore - I'm so glad I did!

I ordered cake pops and sugar cookies from them, the tastes were delicious. They were very…read moreprofessional to respond to the emails in timely manner. Looking forward to the birthday cake I ordered to pick up soon.

I want to love Mauritius Brown, because the bubble tea was creamy, delicious, and you can taste the…read morequality of the ingredients, but the brown sugar boba is just far too sweet, even though I selected the "less sweet" option. I would have loved my drink if it was half as sweet. Also, I made the mistake of ordering for pickup through the DoorDash app, only to realize it's a whole dollar more per drink on the app vs in-store. Even at the in-store prices, their drinks are more expensive based on volume compared to what you would get at Happy Lemon or Sharetea, for example. Drinks were promptly ready at the promised time and staff were very friendly.

I liked this place! I am not by any means a boba conoussier but I do know what I think tastes good…read more I went with their classic brown sugar boba since it's what they are known for. Their menu was awesome for me because I do not drink caffeine and the menu made it super clear which items were caffeinated. I asked for half sweetness, but they let me know that the sweetness actually comes from the boba, not the milk, which is cool. I did like the drink and though the brown sugar taste was just right, but the milk tasted way better with the boba and I got tired of chewing the boba. The servers were kind, knowledgable, and enthusiastic. The space was clean and cute but small, so I imagine most people take their drink to go.

OMG i could NOT put down the spoon and my mouth is all purple because it's really good and this…read moreplace is a hidden gem that closes late...their açaí is so clean, fresh, and refreshing--it tastes super natural and not overly sweet like some places. You can tell the ingredients are high quality, and it always feels like a healthy but still satisfying treat. I always get strawberry, almond butter, granola, and honey as my toppings, and it's literally the perfect combo every time. Their empanadas are also sooo good--perfectly warm, flavorful, and honestly underrated. It's such a good spot when you want something light but still filling, and everything I've had there just hits every time. Prices are reasonable for the portion and the employees are so kind.

Hidden gem in Kenmore! The strawberry banana smoothie was so fresh and tasty. My girlfriend got…read moretheir Açaí bowl and I tried some and it was awesome! The staff are very welcoming and friendly and the owners are so nice. If you are looking for a post workout refreshment or just a nice smoothie to enjoy, this is your spot. They are open pretty late too which is very helpful as I go to the gym at night so it's nice to grab this after my workout.

The places is normally empty, but they do a lot of to-go orders based on what I've seen so far. But…read morethey do have good number of tables available. The decor is cozy & casual. Their boba is soft, chewy and fairly decent. I tried their Saigon milk tea and it's good. They seem to make it fresh each time you order. I have tried their poke bowls only so my review would be mainly about their poke bowls. The available shops nearby is pretty limited so having a place that sells poke has been great. Their portions are adequate and the bowl comes with some sides already added like cucumber and edamame. The selections change slightly based on availability but pretty consistent. The place has small local shop feel and I like it the way it is. Not a flashy place but a good spot to try on your day off feeling lazy or too tired from studying.

Not sure if it was because we ordered around 8pm or what, but this was by far the worst sushi I've…read moreever had -- respectfully. I'm not trying to be harsh, but if you truly enjoy sushi, I'd recommend going elsewhere. Every roll we ordered was dry, especially the crab, which tasted old. None of us could even finish our food -- it was that bad. I've never had sushi that dry before. Even my roll with spicy mayo and seared salmon somehow had zero flavor. It was honestly shocking. Maybe we caught them on an off night, but unfortunately, we won't be returning.

They have so many options on the menu, including Japanese and Thai food. We only tried Japanese…read morethis time and ordered many rolls, and loved all of them. They were fresh, tasty, and priced reasonably. We tried the Soft-Shell Crab Mango Salad Roll, Golden Dragon, Rainbow, Sea Turtle, Sunshine, Samurai, Volcano, and Godzilla, basically most of their rolls. My favorite was the Volcano, surprisingly spicy and really good. The restaurant is nice and big, and they can accommodate large group reservations. Our group was 15 people. Service was good, fast, and attentive. I want to go back to try their Thai menu next time.

This was my first time and I thought the lunch specials both Thai and Japanese are delicious and a…read moregreat price. Lots of choices for the Bento box and for the Thai food. I was with a group of watercolor artists and we had their permission to have a special lovely room to paint and dine. Service was friendly and fast, and we all hope to return soon!