This small chocolate shop in Grandview Heights offers hand crafted candy nuts and confections, curated for special occasions or just for every day consumption. It is well lit, friendly and inviting, with display cases full of their creations. As you stroll along Grandview Avenue visiting the mini shops, restaurants, coffee, houses, or perhaps after a show at the Grandview Theater this is a great place to visit. Stop in for something sweet, and you're sure to enhance your time visiting in the 212. read more

If you are looking for professional chocolate's in bulk then this is the place. The family and I stopped in to check them out and try some chocolates. I ended up getting a maple bourbon truffle. It was sweet like maple but did not taste any bourbon. Thats fine though, some places go over board with the bourbon. The lady behind the counter was beyond nice and had a great personality, especially with the girls with us. We walked to this business so I don't know how the parking arrangements are but it is on a busy street. read more

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Disappointed in this store today. It is a medium size store but they only have one case that has products. The chocolate was fine. read more

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Friendly staff and tasty chocolates. Prices are quite reasonable. They have one that was featured in a movie. It was lovely. Good selection.

This place was super cute and the lady that helped us was so sweet. There were many different options and we enjoyed picking out some different flavors to try. I tried the black truffle, which was really rich (right up my alley) and it was SO good! We also tried the birthday truffle, pearl truffle and bourbon truffle. Everything tasted really good and it was really fun. They have a lot of different flavors as well. read more

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The local chocolatier had some ice cream as well, but truffles and such seemed to be their strong suit so that's what I went for. I got a variety and found them appropriately rich and nuanced in flavor, with the mint being peppermint-y as advertised and the pure chocolate flavors delivering the goods. It wasn't a huge shop, but the quality was there, and I got ample explanation of what the options were. read more

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Randomly came across this little chocolate shop during our travels around Columbus. Loving dark chocolate and small batch creations, we were super excited to try a selection of small truffles and compare them to our favorites. Pure Imagination certainly has some delicious pieces! We ended up trying an assortment which included honey, espresso, milk and dark chocolate, wild blueberry and gouda, coconut and raspberry rose. While some flavors didn't totally stand out (espresso and blueberry and gouda) they were overall extremely tasty treats. They have such a large range of options there is something for everyone. Prices were also reasonable with a box of 8 for about $15. Service was friendly and helpful, don't be afraid to ask for their recommendations. I would definitely recommend this place if you are searching for chocolates in Columbus. read more

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Love the small town chocolate shop feel! The chocolates were good. I loved the mini cheesecake flavored one. read more

Best damn chocolate around! They have whatever your sweet tooth craves. From chocolate covered strawberries, To the lot time favorite buckeyes. Frozen hot chocolates are sooo delicious. The staff and owner are incredible. And they have a new location in Polaris mall so I can indulge while I shop. 10 out of 10. read more

Found this sweet chocolate shop unexpectedly but am glad we did. The store front is a little empty and they were out of several items. Also is a little spendy at $34.95/lb. They have yummy and creative truffle flavors like honey lavender, maple bourbon and key lime. Yum!! We also tried dark chocolate almond brittle and English toffee. Happy with all we bought. read more

What a cool find tucked away in an unobtrusive location on Grandview! I happened to notice it while I was across the street at the dentist - lol! The interior of the store is very plain. They had a large display space on the right with shelves, but they were all empty. They seemed to have a gelato area which was also empty. Overall, it felt kind of deserted except for the chocolates displayed in two medium sized display cases. In the back they have a large area where chocolates were actively being made (what a cool thing!). The staff member was very down to Earth and friendly and explained that she makes some of the chocolates herself. Prices were pretty reasonable - $14.95 for a box of eight. We tried a sampling of assorted flavors. Many of the chocolates have cool, decorative art on top while others are more plain. The quality of the chocolate seemed very good. The flavors inside were very mild and didn't overwhelm the flavor of the chocolate nor were they overly sweet. Flavors range from the fairly simple (Tahitian Vanilla) to the more exotic (Blueberry Gouda). Overall, they were all delicate and delicious. It's a bit out of the way, but Pure Imagination is worth a visit! read more

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The staff was so pleasant. They were very patient while I was being very indecisive. The chocolates are not only pretty but are delicious! read more

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The service was great and the guy who made the chocolate (Daniel) said i had good taste and picked all of the good combinations for the truffles i got. The spicy one, the lemon sage, the blueberry Gouda, the bananas foster, the chocolate orange...he was so happy to see me get all of them and he seemed very into and passionate about which i thought was really sweet. I would definitely go back. The vibe was good and the chocolate was delicious price was 16 truffles for 36 dollars and some change. If you don't like the price idk what to tell you, don't be cheap if you want to enjoy nice things because some of those things are going to cost a little more but this was worth every penny. read more

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Fantastic artisan chocolates, friendly staff, can't recommend enough if/when you are in the area!

absolutely amazing i highly recommend going here and the owner is so nice and friendly

This store is absolutely amazing! The flavors are divine, the staff is knowledgeable, welcoming and friendly and the chocolates are the best I've ever had. I brought my daughter in and they were so patient and kind with us. They answered all of her questions and made us feel so comfortable. I can't say enough good things about this establishment. I highly recommend you stop in. You won't be disappointed! read more

This is just the best chocolate shop there is. Hands down. Amazing, hand made truffles. Both exotic flavors and classics. And the owners are so sweet. They have accommodated my big orders more than once. read more

Bang for your buck: 8/10 Quality: 10/10 Service: 10/10 Ambiance/Location: 9/10 Overall: 9.5/10 How can you negatively rate a chocolatier?!? Everything is so delicious and the people there are so sweet (haha, get it!). read more

Chocolates with a personal touch. I was on my way back home, and saw PI's awning ahead. I decided to swing into the open parking spot right outside their front door and check it out - why not. The lady working, Mary, was a breath of fresh air. A genuinely spunky, upbeat ball of enjoyment. She only works part-time - she's friends with the owner - but was heard at work turning, packaging, and lots of odds and ends. All the truffles and chocolates! So many colors. So many flavors. Everything's made from scratch. PI moved to this location four or five years ago (from the North Market's corner stall) for more space. They take orders from several local businesses and holiday orders, in addition to the foot traffic. I was planning to make this a "look only" stop, but I caved in. I picked up a big, and I mean eat-this-thing-in-sections-cause-it's-so-big-size milk chocolate covered peanut butter egg. At just over $8, I thought this was quite steep, but didn't have the heart, nor self discipline to change my mind. Oh, and PS: That egg is to die for!! Creamy as all get out. Wonderful rich peanut butter taste (none of that cheap-ass pure sweet sugar/no nut taste)! If I lived by here, or worked here, well, I'm sure the words "I'll pass" would be extremely hard to muster. A week has gone by, and I've still got half of the sucker left! read more

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Upon entering the store, I felt a bit disappointed that the selection of chocolates was not larger. I ended up ordering a smore and 8 strawberry- and raspberry-filled chocolates. They tasted good but did not super-impress me. read more

I have enjoyed visiting Pure Imagination Chocolatier at the North Market many times over the years, but today was the first day that I have visited the Grandview location. It was very easy to find with clear signage from the street. Parking was available on the street as well as a nearby parking lot behind several of the other stores. When I walked into the store with my friend, I was very impressed with what I saw. There was a gelato display, a display of chocolate confections, a display of truffles, and another display of other treats. The presentation was amazing! We also had the pleasure of meeting Daniel Cooper, the chocolatier behind Pure Imagination Chocolatier. The smells and the few chocolates we got for ourselves were a pure delight and reasonably priced. I also bought a large box of truffles to bring home to share with my family. It was very difficult narrowing down the list, and Daniel patiently helped me with my decision-making by pointing out what was unique with each truffle. To summarize my experience, it was wonderful, and I look forward to returning back to Pure Imagination Chocolatier during my next trip to Columbus!! read more

I walked in to a sort of empty store- only one large glass case was full but there was an empty one nearby and an empty ice cream cooler as well. Empty shelves all around. I waited for about four minutes before a nice smiling woman came to the front. I accidentally offended her by asking "Are ya coming or going?" wondering about whether she was remodeling or going out or business. I am real sorry to her for coming off rude- I really didn't mean to! She held up her R arm in a black brace and said she'd gotten a bit behind recently- yikes!! For having one usable hand she is doing a heck of a great job. I got four truffles for just under $8. These were- I kid you not- the best tasting most genuinely chocolatey truffles I've ever had in my short 28 years! The roasted coconut was so toasty and nutty, the theobroma I can't even remember because I wolfed it so inappropriately fast, and the cinnamon and honey ones were to die for! I am serious when I say this chocolate has the most legitimate cocoa taste and texture you'll find anywhere close. A must visit. read more

The quality and selection at Pure Imagination Chocolate is superior. While there are chocolate shops in Dublin where we live, it is worth a trip to Grandview to shop here. I recently placed a special order for chocolate covered strawberries for a baby shower. The berries were freshly made, very high quality, and the customer service I received was exceptional. I highly recommend Pure Imagination. read more

Took my mom for an early Mother's Day treat, we met the owner Danny(awesome person) and tasted some wonderful chocolate before leaving with our purchases. REAL TALK: I did look at all the reviews, before deciding to take my mom here, who is a bonafide choc-a-holic from grocery store to Vosages. This place ooze of the smell of chocolate when you open the door, when we stepped inside we saw Danny pouring, yes pouring, chocolate nibs into this lady's hands with a scoop it looked like something out of the movies. I then watched my mom eyes light up when it was her turn and he was just as nice and funny, Danny exudes a Sugar Sweet personality giving her tastes of great tasting chocolate and helping her pick through the many selections based on her taste buds. My mom left giddy and almost skipped to the car, I haven't seen her this happy in a long time, the whole experience will keep me coming back. NOTE: Because of my experience I bought tickets to the chocolate walk. read more

Love this little place! This is my go to for a unique and flavorful gift for any occasion!

Daniel is the Chocolate Doc, this man helped me over the phone to pick out the perfect spread of Chocolate for Valentine's Day. He's friendly, knows his stuff and quite funny. I don't really know too much about chocolate, I like it all, but I do know a thing or two about customer service and this guy's got it figured out. The chocolates were also delicious I'd heavily recommend the Blueberry Gouda (almost like a decadent cheese cake) and the Blood Orange Mimosa but you really can't go wrong here. Great price too really can't say enough positive things about this establishment. Thanks Daniel! read more

Great place! Large gluten free options. Nice to whole family. Slipped us some extra chocolate chips at check-out!! Chocolate melted in our mouths! read more

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What a great guy! Visiting Danny at Pure Imagination is one of the highlights of our trip to CBUS! We stopped in for Easter treats and left with Peeps in a Blanket... on the house. Our teens loved bantering with him about all things cool (like Friday the 13th). We would solidly recommend this chocolate studio and hope to be back soon. Thanks for the fun! read more

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This is a MUST stop in Grandview! Today was my first trip in and will certainly not be my last. I came in looking for the perfect final gift for family member for a get together tonight. I'd passed the chop before and figured handcrafted chocolate would be a hit. Daniel was behind the counter and was so very welcoming. I told him a bit about what I was looking for and what tastes I thought she's like. Daniel helped me pick out a box of chocolates my family absolutely LOVED! I also picked up this scrumptious snack for myself: chocolate dipped chip! The experience was a true de read more

The Aztec Chocolate is the best thing I Have ever eaten. 20 seconds of delight. And the guy running the shop (owner maybe) was incredibly helpful. He was honest about what was good and what was questionable for a first timer. If you are buying chocolate for a girl... Go there no questions asked. read more

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Let me preface this review with this statement: I do not like chocolate. But it was my mom's birthday and she loves chocolate. We walk in and were immediately greeted. The owner (I presume) is absolutely friendly, honest, and a delight. We told him to help out this group of kids before us and he seemed to have a repertoire with them which was cute. We got around 10 chocolates and most of them were delicious. The only one we didn't care for was a lavender one, but that was a risky choice anyway. Take his recommendations though! He knows what he is doing. I can't recommend the Blood Orange, Kaffe Espresso or Blueberry Gouda enough!!! read more

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Daniel was super helpful and kind!!! Beautiful truffles! And yummy chocolate Carmel pecan delight! Thank You so much! I'll be back!

This is a must visit in Columbus. Daniel is such a sweet and knowledgeable chocolatier! We really enjoyed talking to him as he gave us tips as to which chocolate to pick depending on our tastes. I highly recommend you take a trip to visit this local store, meet Daniel to try their amazing creations. read more

Dropped in here the other night on my way to something else, in hopes of finding a B-day gift for a friend.... and it worked out very well, may I add. The young lady on staff, though, new, was very friendly and helpful. She happily gave me explanations on pricing, the make up of the various candies, and suggestions for what I could do in regards to the gift I needed. They offer quite a range of interesting items, too, including bags of chocolate coated nuts and such, tasty looking cakes, and of course a whole range of truffles and clusters that are priced by piece or pound, depending. Along with classic combinations like chocolate and raspberry, chocolate and peanut butter, and chocolate and mint, there are also some interesting variations such as blueberry and gouda, key lime, white chocolate mango clusters, and chocolate coated potato chips. In short, there's something for anyone, really. Presentation is very nice too, with very pretty truffles and decoration on the chocolate bars. I haven't heard yet from the friend how she liked her sweets, but I was very impressed by the ones I bought for myself. I'm especially fond of the milk chocolate, which melts in your mouth with plenty of flavor and a nice, smooth texture. But both flavors are very good, and the shop offers little samples of the chips they melt down to make their candies to help you decide which way to go. The biggest problem I have was parking, but that might because I'm unfamiliar with the area and not a big fan of parallel parking on busy streets. If you can find a spot, though, it's definitely worth checking out. read more

Earlier this year I was gazing wistfully at the chocolates in the display case at the North Market location of this shop, and noticed that they had some chocolates stenciled with sheet music patterns. Since my sister, a pianist, is graduating this spring, I made a mental note to come back and get a box or two for her reception. Fast-forward to the week before the reception and I made a quick run to the North Market to get a couple boxes of the musical themed chocolates. Unfortunately, there were only a few left in the display case, but the lady working the booth offered to call to their Grandview location. They offered to bring more over in later in the afternoon, or I could go over to Grandview, where there were plenty in stock. I had to zip off to work, but the next day I drove over to Grandview. The chocolatier was working in the back, and apologized for the wait once he made it up to the front counter. I asked about getting a couple boxes of the music note chocolates, and he remembered me from the previous day's call, and had boxes already made up for me! He even discounted them for the trouble of having to come to this location instead of the North Market, without me asking or indicating that it had been any inconvenience. Everyone at the reception loved the chocolates, even the family members who can be very discerning about their sweets. The chocolate are definitely pricey, but the quality and the service are outstanding. I'm more likely to go back to the North Market location due to proximity, but I'm happy to head over to Grandview if I don't find what I need. read more

I'm not quite the artisan chocolate fan because I usually enjoy my chocolate in larger quantities. But I do think this store has a place, especially a place that is down the street from the behemoth that is Jeni's ice cream. We had a dessert item (I think it was a tart of some sort) and some gelato. The fact that I can't recall the dessert item may indicate something. I do recall that it tasted good, but nothing to write home (or on yelp) about. Also I still need time to appreciate the consistency of gelato. It's in the middle of creamy and melted, and coming from an ice cream mentality where I need it cold and frozen, the texture needs getting used to. read more

Delicious! The owner is so friendly and truly loves what he does & it shows in his fantastic chocolates! HIGHLY recommend

The service was amazing!! The chocolatier was very passionate about the chocolate and made great recommendations! Will absolutely go back and would recommend it to anyone looking for great chocolate. read more

We no longer celebrate anything without chocolates from Pure Imagination. Daniel is amazing, his work has a special place in our heart, allow his to participate in any of your special days (or any regular day you want to feel special) and you will not be disappointed. Thank you Daniel for all you do! read more

The best service I've received thus far in my 27 years of visiting Chocolatiers. The owner is the friendliest man ever and made my experience perfect. read more