Aside from wonderful, hand-made artisan chocolates, Great Expectations is an excellent book store,…read morea great place to have a coffee and treat. I've always found Joann and Terry to be welcoming (but when busy I understand; not easy running a multi-faceted shop single-handedly!). Very comfy, laid-back and a great place to escape the world's pressures for a few moments. The chocolates and treats are delicious and a standout in Annapolis Royal; a local treasure!

This shop is in a sweet location, just past the farmers market and next to a playground…read more There are also two picnic tables on the side, a table in the back overlooking the ocean and two adirondack chairs in the front. The inside of the shop is interesting, but feels a little bit musty and dusty. There was a small selection of chocolates and a few cakes out. We ordered a piece of almond bark and a slice of carrot cake, both were good.

Friendly service and quick to respond via email. Helpful with ordering and securing postage for…read moredelivery.

Michael Foote was very warm and friendly and the cherry dark maple chocolate was super good…read more Recommend visiting :)

Absolutely delicious confections and dipped cones. Friendly service, clean and cool ambiance…read more Highly recommend the raspberry sorbet dipped in dark Leonidas chocolate!

We loved it! The chocolate and ice cream were so smooth and delicious. The staff were wonderful and…read morefriendly as well. We got mango/vanilla swirl with sea salt caramel dip, vanilla with sea salt caramel dip, and a Cocoparfait Sorbet Coconut Granola with maple dip. The dips were very sweet, which paired well with the refreshing mango and raspberry sorbet. Highly recommend :)

Such a treat to have a true chocolate manufacturer in greater Moncton area. Had an awesome 80% hot…read morechocolate that was delicious.

The caramel is like so yucky and it was like so hard to open without scissors had to use my lighter…read moreto get it open and the lady working there was rude and pushy. When we finally got the package open the caramel tasted nasty. Dollarama has better caramel than this.

A wonderful little shop with a great variety. Chocolate lobster suckers to enjoy while remembering…read moreyour trip to Nova Scotia. Great choices of delicious chocolates. Please visit.

We stopped by this beautiful chocolate shop near the pier where our ship was docked today and were…read moredelighted with our visit. To cool off after exploring Halifax, we each ordered a mango and passion fruit soft-serve ice cream in a cup. I also purchased a milk chocolate slate with almonds, a box of milk chocolate-covered hazelnuts, and a few wild rose milk chocolate truffles to enjoy later. The soft-serve ice cream was outstanding. We both agreed that it was one of the tastiest soft serves we've had in quite some time. The vanilla bean soft serve was exceptionally smooth, creamy, and flavorful, while the mango and passion fruit added a refreshing tropical twist that was perfect for a warm day. One of the highlights of our visit was chatting with Tara, the front store manager. She was friendly, warm, and incredibly knowledgeable. She took the time to explain the chocolate-making process used by the owner and master chocolatier, Julien Rousseau. Learning about the craftsmanship and care that goes into creating the chocolates made the experience even more enjoyable and interesting. Tara's assistant, Aldrin, was equally warm and welcoming, making us feel appreciated from the moment we walked through the door. The shop itself is spotless, beautifully presented, and offers a relaxing atmosphere. After spending several hours walking around Halifax, it was the perfect place to sit down, enjoy a sweet treat and a latte, and take a break. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit and would not hesitate to stop by again the next time we are in Halifax. Highly recommended for anyone looking for exceptional chocolates, smooth and creamy soft-serve ice cream, excellent lattes, and genuinely friendly service.

This is a follow up review after trying another box of 24 chocolates that were shipped to me. This…read morewas a much better experience. I have found a description of some of the chocolate flavours online. There are still several chocolates in the box which are not shown online, especially the decorative holiday designs. I had to bite the bullet (i.e. chocolate [pun intended]) and hope for the best. Unlike the last time, the box was filled with chocolate flavours that I really liked. Some are very original like blueberry tea and the blue speckled dome-shaped dark salted butter caramel. Most of the chocolates shifted out of place, turned upside down or sideways in transit (see photo). I've been in touch with an executive at the company who knows about the issue and is planning to change the packaging. Hopefully, they will also enclose in each box a QR code or website address/URL detailing all their chocolate flavours. I appreciate that someone reached out to me when they read that my experience wasn't as positive as they or I would have liked. This is a company that cares about its customers and reputation. Their handcrafted chocolates are beautiful with many looking like works of art.

Ordered from here on the weekend for breakfast- got a fruit salad/ chocolate covered apples/…read morechocolate covered strawberries/ chocolate covered pineapple star and a mini cheesecake. The fruit was very fresh- chocolate coating amazing! the cheesecake was super small for 9 bucks but it was good- I'd order again from here!

Love this store! Delicious and gorgeous arrangements perfect for gifting and great service!read more