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    Pure Imagination Chocolatier

    4.8 (67 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    Kate C.

    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.

    John B.

    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.

    Layne D.

    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.

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    Eric B.

    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!

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    Cassie L.

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

    All the amazing truffles i got!

    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.

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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.

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

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

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

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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!

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

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    Chocolate Café

    Chocolate Café

    4.1(311 reviews)
    1.0 mi
    $$
    Women-owned & operated
    18 years in business

    Great meals with philosophical friends (2 of 2)…read more Rarely am I in Midwestern capital cities with beltways around them, but I do have a few friends from years ago who do live in this city's suburbs. I once ate at their famed German restaurant with the lunch buffet and the extra cost cream puffs with an Italian-American friend who is sort of an Archie Bunker with an MBA. He provides the entertainment. The last time I ate lunch in C-bus with that good friend was before the pandemic. I believe that the lunch buffet has returned to that German restaurant, but I can wait to do that on some other trip. On this last go round, I met up for lunch with a different friend with whom you can discuss the human condition ad nauseam, which is somewhat of a good thing. It's a good thing because there aren't many people who are capable of doing that and who will engage in that. However, when you wrap up such involved discussions, you might feel a little overwhelmed for a while! I got to choose the restaurant ... from out of town. I didn't like the choices with which I was presented and the only area of town I really know is the Polaris area around Ikea. I looked up listings and recommendations. Chocolate Cafe' had two things under its belt from the get-go. It's a high scoring bistro-cafe that has a noteworthy breakfast and lunch following and it has the word "chocolate" in its name. It's in that area near the Barnes and Noble west of the big state university with its logo featuring a branch that looks like a marijuana leaf. I have since learned it's not a marijuana leaf. We ordered lunch, with one entree being a Cobb salad and the other being one of their club sandwiches, the latter of which was mine. It was very good and, as is often the case with me, I could have eaten a bigger sandwich. I went through it fairly quickly, even though I did have the small and cheap Swedish breakfast at Ikea that morning. With the entrees, we ordered bowls of their popular tomato basil soup, which really hit the spot on that cold day. To drink, we ordered house coffee and a hot chocolate. The house coffee is refillable while the hot chocolate is not, but that's standard protocol just about anywhere. With a name like Chocolate Cafe,' we did not order dessert. My friend left first and I stayed behind to look at the dessert case. I later caved in for a slice of their moist and rich chocolate fudge cake to take with me. Like I said, it was moist and rich ... and also very tasty and filling. The pricing here is standard and appropriate. The service was folksy and very attentive, despite their being full on a weekend approaching the holidays. The interior is bright because of the floor-to-ceiling windows around the perimeter of the restaurant. That really scores points with me. Lastly, upon pulling in, the parking lot was full and I had to park a short walk away, all the while paying attention to parking signs and rules. This implied that Chocolate Cafe' was most likely a good place ... and that was corroborated. I have never driven down I-71 into this city's center once past its beltway. I have doglegged and taken Highway 315 - the Olentangy River Parkway. At its top end, it winds a little and it's slightly scenic. As you start approaching OSU, all these different medical towers with different specialties loom over you ... from both sides of the road! It's similar to the feeling one gets when they drive past the Texas Medical Center south of downtown Houston, as in, "What a maze ... why so many damn medical buildings?" But that doesn't affect their rating. It's just a personal pet peeve. I'm going to go with 4.5 stars for Chocolate Cafe', which obviously rounds up to 5 stars. It makes for an interesting meal and experience and, while I would not repeat it like clockwork because of how rich it can be, I could definitely see repeating it if I lived in its general area. My friend said he would be coming back with family members. That said, you clearly see two seals of approval.

    Driving around the OSU area and wanted to find some local coffee. We had driven by the Chocolate…read moreCafé a couple times already and decided to stop in for a coffee. The store is so cute. There is decent parking and ample seating. We were just taking coffee to go, but it seemed like a great place to be able to meet with friends, get some work done, or enjoy a quiet moment. Our coffee was good. There weren't a ton of options for customizing, but the ones they had were great. We didn't get any of the signature chocolates to go (big mistake on our part), but the case was tempting. If you're in the area, skip the chains and head to Chocolate Café.

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    Dan the Baker

    4.3(172 reviews)
    0.8 mi
    $$

    Finally made it here and it was worth the wait. Located in an industrial type of center I was…read moreshocked to see a long line formed beyond the entrance. We could have ordered ahead (which I would recommend unless you are willing to wait 15-20 minutes) but I said I wanted to soak in the environment. Everything was in stock so it was a huge win for us. All of the food items are larger than most so be cautious when ordering. We got a little bit of everything since I wanted to truly sampler. They did offer a few samples. The two best items were the egg and bacon danish and the steak sandwich. The Danish had a nice peppery note and a flaky exterior which made it 10x better. The steak sandwich was jam packed and that bread I should have brought home a loaf. The team was so friendly. I explained that I'm still new to Ohio and have been wanting to try this place since I got here. They were so flattered they threw in a few cookies to try and gave restaurant recommendations. I can't wait to come back and try all the other items! Tip: Don't plan to eat there. It has one table that can sit 4 at the most.

    I'd like to give this establishment 3.5 stars, for reasons I'll outline here: this location is in a…read morestrip of businesses called Grandview Commerce Center, and it can be a little hard to locate at first. Once you find the door, you'll enter a small retail space with a view of the large kitchen / bakery area. There's extremely limited seating (really just two tables / window seats), but the space is certainly bright, attractive, and inviting. (The restroom for customers is so well kept and clean by the way; kudos to the business for that). There's an array of sandwiches and pastries on display for sale, as well as bread and a coffee drink menu. The prices are extremely high: think $28 for a sandwich, $16 for a pastry. So, with that price, the bar is set very high. I ordered three pastries: Copia Egg & Bacon Danish, Sweet Cheese Danish, and Almond Twice Baked Croissant. The egg and bacon danish was truly excellent -- savory, a little sweet, herbal elements (rosemary etc) that was so unique. The almond croissant was good; I appreciated the almond filling and the size. The sweet cheese danish was a real miss. It was as hard as a rock, and the cream was a very thin layer. It tasted like something you could get at a lesser chain bakery or coffee shop, and definitely not worth the price. I also ordered the salty caramel iced latte, and it was really great. The size is a little small for the price (again!), but the quality is excellent. So, there were major hits, and a big miss. I'd go back to try a few other things, but only if I am really ready to splurge.

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    New espresso machine!

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    Eggs & Bacon Danish Almond Chocolate Croissant Chocolate chip cookie

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    Pistacia Vera

    4.6(951 reviews)
    3.4 miGerman Village
    $$

    I've heard nothing but great things about this cafe, so my expectations were high - I'm happy to…read morereport that this place is worth the hype! We were gifted tickets for the German Village picnic Giftory experience which gave us two macarons of our choosing and two vanilla shortbread cookies for free. We chose the raspberry chambord and pistachio macarons while also ordering two pistachio cloud matchas. All of the desserts were excellent. The raspberry macaron was very fruit forward while the pistachio was more subdued, but still had a spot on flavor. Even with sugar coating the shortbread cookies, the touch of vanilla made them taste light. I could easily see myself eating far too many of those. The star of the show was the matcha. 10/10! I've never had a pistachio flavored drink, so I was a little hesitant, but wow, I'm glad I ordered it! The matcha base wasn't overly sweet nor was the pistachio foam overly salty. Perfect mix of sweet and savory. Even thought the line was out the door, it moved at a decent pace and our drinks didn't take too long to receive. I'd like to try the strawberry matcha next time, but I'm not sure if I can pass up the pistachio Highly recommend!

    Overpriced and overhyped! Visited with a few friends when it was still chilly out and waited in…read moreline to order a mocha, a ham and cheese croissant and a chocolate macaron. I think the issue is with the chocolate they use for the mocha but it had such an odd flavor that I couldn't bring myself to finish it. The croissant was fine and not memorable and I won't say too much on the macaron because I think I just realized I'm not really a macaron person so I can't fairly judge them there. The cafe is itty bitty and there is absolutely no seating inside so it's more of a grab and go situation. There are a few seats outside so hopefully you can snag a seat when the weather is nicer. Overall, I think there are a lot of other good coffee shops in Columbus that I don't see myself going out of my way to come back.

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    Pistacia Vera - Elote Croissant ($5)

    Elote Croissant ($5)

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    Patio seating

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