I had never eaten a kürtőskalác, but I figured that any dessert that has umlauts and other…read morediacritical marks in the name had to be interesting. So when I saw a sign for kürtőskalács (aka "chimney cakes") while walking around downtown Lafayette, I stopped to see what was what. Lafayette's Kürtőskalács pretty much has one thing and one thing only: chimney cakes. These are a traditional Hungarian/Eastern European pastry made from sweet yeast dough that's wrapped around a tube, baked and rolled in sugar or something else like spices, sprinkles, nuts, coconut, etc. They get the name "chimney cakes" because when the tube is removed from the cake, it steams a little, like a chimney. At Kürtőskalács, you can get your chimney cake filled with sweet things like soft-serve ice cream, Nutella or fruit. They also have savory chimney cakes, like ones that taste like pizza or bacon. When I'm encountering a new food, I typically don't like to make a lot of decisions. I like the person offering me the food to just give it to me prepared the way it's intended. So I told the nice woman behind the counter that I just want whatever is most popular, and she gave me a cinnamon-sugar chimney cake filled with vanilla soft-serve ice cream, topped with whipped cream and strawberries, and drizzled with Nutella. It was very good! I am not the biggest fan of soft-serve ice cream, so that part was lost on me. But for ice cream lovers (especially children), this dessert would be a fun and unique thing to try. The only thing is that it's a tall dessert, and it was served in a tiny cup, so it was hard to eat and got all over my hands. I think if I got another kürtőskalác, I would get it as just the cake itself, empty. This is an option! I figure that ordering just the cake, I could taste it the way it was originally intended. Kürtőskalács specializes in chimney cakes, so the only thing besides chimney cakes that you'll find on the menu is soft-serve ice cream, which you can get in a cup or cone, and a few different beverages. There is some indoor seating but not much, and a few tables outside, which is where I decided to eat my chimney cake.

Chimney cakes in Lafayette?! Yes please! One of our favorite treats ever since discovering a…read morechimney cakery up in Toronto years ago. Do yourself a favor and get here. Today! My wife and I stopped in during the Lafayette Farmer's Market. We started with a savory bacon and cheddar chimney cake, followed by a small chimney cone covered in sugar and almonds, filled with bananas, berries and chocolate drizzle. Both were amazing! Can't wait to come back.

Scout is one of those stores where, when you step inside, you're like, "Yep, I want all of this…read morestuff." This store is full of wonderfully and carefully curated items, and most of these items wanted to follow me home. But these things would also make great gifts for a loved one, if you're looking for a gift. This boutique store has a lot of things for kids, which is neat. There's a whole little section just for kids' clothing and accessories. Mostly, though, you'll find women's clothing, women's accessories, plus random things like candles, handbags, bath bombs, hair clips and things like that. There are a lot of cool things at Scout, and you're bound to find the perfect thing that you didn't know you needed.

I only became aware of Scout recently and stopped by today on their one year anniversary. Super…read morecute home furniture/decor/gifts boutique. It reminds me of the kind of boutiques I would shop when I lived in Chicago and Austin and that I miss. Scout carries a fun variety. There is top quality vintage furniture and home goods with plenty of new products as well. You can find Baggu reusable bags, fun stationary, quirky gifts like Queer Eye or Golden Girls candles, stickers, and keychains. Today there was even a plant pop-up shop. The owner is the operator and is very friendly. I truly hope this store does well as it fills a niche here in Lafayette that we don't have otherwise. I only worry that not enough people know about this little gem. My only "complaints" would be that I want MORE! More hours (right now they're only open from Wed-Sat 10-3 which means I can only make it on a Saturday) and more inventory! More stationary, and small inventory.

Get your Purdue University branded items here. They have so many Purdue things, like bags, adult…read moreclothing, stickers, flags and even children's clothing. And also Purdue sorority and fraternity things, like Stanley mugs, clutches, hats, jewelry and more. But let's say you couldn't care less about Purdue? Well, there's still a lot for you here! Especially if you're a child or you have or know children. Probably 50% or more of the store is products and gifts for children. They even do engraved piggy banks here, which make a nice gift for a new baby. (Those babies need some place to put all of their spare change.) You'll also find stationery, home goods, gourmet foods and other things that you didn't know you needed but totally do once you see it in the store. The people who work here are very nice and will help you find the perfect gift.

This little shop is awesome for creative decor, neat trinkets and miscellaneous items for kids…read more They have a large variety of clothes, signs, decorations, and just really cool items. Some of their inventory changes with the seasons and you can even personalize some (piggy banks, ornaments etc...). If you are wandering down main street on a nice day, this is one shop you should stop in. Tip: The personalized piggy banks make a great gift for a child!

Had the best time here with family. It's a cute place and had more things to do than I thought…read more There was a sunflower field where you could pick your sun flowers. There was a food truck on site where we got hot chocolate for $1 dollar each! And the best part was the pumpkin patch ride. It cost $6 dollar each person and it was a good 10 minute ride in their patch and corn fields which was really fun. My toddler loved it!

What a great place to take the kids to pick a pumpkin. Very organized, reasonably priced and the…read morestaff were very friendly and helpful.

I remember stopping in to Wolf's Fine Chocolates during one of my Tenderness Tour events that took…read moreme through Attica. This is the home base for Wolf's, though they do also have a location in nearby West Lafayette. Wolf's has been in business for over a half century, though they've mostly lived in the shadow of other familiar Indiana chocolatiers. They use a handmade process in their Attica factory. Located in an easy to miss building near the National Guard Armory on U.S. 41 (which is known as Council Street in Attica), Wolf's also offers shopping online and they have some of their chocolates available at A Taste of Indiana here in Indianapolis. I'm sitting here having devoured a Fine Milk Chocolate Crisp (think Nestle Crunch but a zillion times better). Four servings? Who are they kidding. I ate the whole thing without regrets. Wolf's offers box chocolates, specialty size chocolates, caramel corn, candy bars, chews, pan-crafted chocolates, holiday chocolates (especially Valentine's Day and Christmas season), fudge, baskets, and more. The candy bars typically come it right about $3 - I personally think this is an amazing price for quality chocolate locally made. Custom boxes vary in size from 8-pieces to 48-pieces and you can create your own. Prices are fair - in fact, I'd say quite good. The people are friendly even during the holiday rush. The tradition is as rich as the chocolate and I'm just delighted that I can find them here in Indy not too far from my northeast side home. While some of the bigger names charge MUCH more, Wolf's simply makes wonderful chocolate at a fair price. I'm a big fan and highly recommend.

The service when you walk in is fantastic and the chocolates are delicious. We were passing through…read morewhen we stumbled upon this gem and we are so happy we did! We got an assortment but it was 90% gone by the time I remembered to snap a photo. We will be back

Thanks for the super stale overpriced Jelly Bellys. Do yourself a favor and sample your stock more…read morethan once a year.

A fine little candy shop, not exhaustive selection but enough to scratch the handmade candy itch…read more Several varieties caught my eye, including the toffee, chocolate pretzels, and dark chocolates. I went for simplicity and grabbed a prepackaged box. It was nicely wrapped and presented well, but some of the candy had a hint of staleness to it. It wasn't bad but gave me that "ehh" feeing. I'm sure it was a random thing. The staff guy was nice and I was overall pleased with the purchase. Next time I'll try some fresh stock and see if the review bumps up one or two stars.

"Great place to eat! The portions were generous, and the service was just as impressive. We were…read morevisiting from Florida and had never been here before--so glad we gave it a try. We left completely satisfied and will definitely be back the next time we're in town.

ERRRRRRRCCHH was the sound of my car squealing to a dead stop right in the northbound lane of US 41…read morein Attica, IN (don't worry--I quickly glanced in the rearview to make sure that noone was following me). I had spied this classic roadside stand almost too late as we whizzed by, and realized instantly that we must stop. The perfect last hurrah for a weekend road trip! I asked for the Blizzard-equivalent (Snowstorm? Arctic Freeze? Frosted Flurry? ?), and the girls were kind enough to accommodate my menu-improvisation of half M&Ms, half Spanish peanuts (aka "peanut M&M"). But I also figured that if I were eating unscheduled dessert, I may as well eat an unplanned lunch too, so I ordered a hot dog. I was leery, especially with the prep speed, but it came out big and plump and fresh-looking. Mmm, all-beef goodness. I wolfed down that wiener to get to my dessert, which might have been in danger of melting in the hot Jundiana sun. One of my biggest culinary pet peeves is soft-serve ice cream that comes out of the machine at about 31.8 degrees, so that as soon as it hits the cup, the edges begin to soupify. Not this stuff--it stayed firm and frozen until the very end. Sometimes it's the little things, man, but that sealed the four stars for me. Oh, and it tasted great. This outfit has mini-golf too. Mini golf, hot dogs, and ice cream! That's like my ideal birthday party right there. And I don't mean 12, either; I mean 32.

Heavenly Homemade is easily my favorite little shop, and the only place I buy candles anymore! They…read morehave wonderful scents for every season. The dough bowl refills are my favorite, very sustainable and affordable. The candles of every size and wax melts in every scent mean you can always try something new. They have tons of accessories like candle care kits and oil diffusers that make great gifts. Plus, Jordan and Kate are so kind and helpful!