If you love the movie "Chocolat" you will absolutely adore this tiny gem of a shop. Located in the…read morearts district of Carmel, it fits right in with the local arts in a more refined and edible way. I came here while in mourning of my mother to seek some chocolate comfort and surely found it to no surprise. The high caliber of excellence achieved in the making of her dark chocolate almonds has not been surpassed in Indianapolis. A true superfood with such high antioxidant count and it leaves your body feeling blissful after eating it. This is a true showcase of just how wonderful true chocolate is capable of being.

Cute store, tucked away off the main road. It's very tiny with a few displays of very fancy and…read morepretty looking chocolate. It's pricey so I was unsure about spending so much on chocolate I've never heard reviews about. I'd like to go back and try some of the signature sweets though. I did get an 88% chocolate bar hoping it was like the high percentage bars I used to get in Japan, it was not. The chocolate melts very slowly, you almost have to force it with pressure since the heat in your mouth doesn't seem to trigger it. It has a nice faint sweetness at the front of your tongue but once it hits the back all you sense it overwhelming bitter and an almost sour feeling. The aftertaste is pleasant though. Yes, I know it's supposed to be bitter but I've had others that were distinct but not overpowering in bitterness. I'll continue my search for the elusive high percentage chocolate bars like I've had in the past.

I went over to a friends house the other day and had a cup of tea. It was the most flavorful and…read morearomatic cup of tea I have tried and I had to know where they got it. So we went to this little hidden gem, tucked away in a strip mall in Carmel. This is a tiny store with an offering of items from Eastern Europe. There is a great variety of items for anyone to find something to try and well worth a visit. I picked up two types or tea, a jar of vegetable spread, and beet salad and sour pickles from the deli case. Both teas were equally good and flavorful. And the deli items were fresh and tasty.

I ran in here for a quick treat earlier tonight. The name "mini mart" kind of makes you think of…read morethe Qik-E-Mart from The Simpsons. This seems much more like a bodgea rather than a pure convenience store. There is a lot of bread, cheese, wine, some vegetables, and a variety of packaged goods. I got the "Opera" pastry from some bakery in Brooklyn. Coffee cream + vanilla and chocolate and it was delicious. I have no idea if this is authentic or not. The only other Russian store I know of is the...jazz restaurant in Castleton. But this unique little shop is a welcome change of pace from the burger and pizza capitol of central Indiana.

Patel's is my favorite Indian grocery store in the area. The produce is fresh and high quality, the…read moreselection of Indian foods is amazing and the store is immaculate and well organized. You can find anything from spices to naans. The prices are good. On the southeast corner of the store, you can watch cooks making fresh Indian breads. Near the checkout, you can also purchase delicious and very spicy fresh samosas and vegetable pies. I always pick-up a couple and eat one while they are still hot. Today, I bought vegetables, ginger, noodles and samosas. Most of the time, the checkout clerk is friendly and helpful, but today she was talking on her phone and disengaged. There's plenty of parking in the strip mall lot.

Wide variety of foods I haven't tried before. Clean store and polite workers. A lot of families…read morewere getting their food for the week without obstacles.

Such a beautiful space, such friendly staff, and obviously such delicious chocolate!…read more I sampled a bunch thr other day in their private tasting area and it was quite a lovely experience. They were so gracious and helpful. I don't find anything I didn't like! I will definitely be back for special treats soon!

Even if you're not a chocolate lover, this is still a place you have to try. Their drinks are…read moreabsolutely delicious! In addition to their incredible chocolate treats, they also offer coffee, ice cream, and tea. The environment is warm and cozy, with seating where you can relax and enjoy your drink inside. I stopped in on a rainy day for a sweet treat and experienced amazing customer service from Mason. He was warm and welcoming from the moment I walked in. I ordered the iced caramel mocha with sea salt, and it was incredible--rich and creamy with the perfect balance of mocha and sea salt. Highly recommend stopping by!

My daughter wanted to stop by and make some jewelry. She chose to make a bracelet and I chose to…read moremake an anklet. We were both very happy with our results and the young lady that helped us was very nice.

I took my sister here for her birthday for us to get permanent jewelry. We both did anklets and are…read moreboth happy with the jewelry so far. The space is simple and cute, the service was friendly and so far I think the anklets are good quality and should last us a pretty long time. Both young ladies that helped us were great but I think mine was in training so she struggled a bit with my jewelry. Overall it was a fun experience and I'm happy with my anklet.

Friendly service. Lots to choose from. Big location. Clean and inviting. Delicious. Will be back.read more

This is my favorite place to buy chocolates!! I am heartbroken that they are closing their Keystone…read morelocation! Looks like I have another reason to visit California - if only to get the See's Candy!

This spot is a Central Indiana fall classic. They've been around for more than 40 years making…read moreapple fritters, apple pies, apple cider donuts and pumpkin cider donuts. I can't sing enough of the praises for the applesauce and pumpkin donut holes. They both are so moist and delicious. I can't say that I'm not one to frequently run to cake donuts but these were exceptional. They also sell a variety of other fun fall treats like popcorn balls, whipped maple syrup cream, frozen pies, apple cider and bundles of fresh apples. You can enter the store without having to pay admission for Conner Prairie. Note that the store is only open seasonally. The parking lot is conveniently located right in front of the store and the staff is very friendly and helpful. Overall, a cozy and fun stop with all the fall vibes.

I had been to Conner Prairie before, but had never made it to the Apple Store until now and am now…read morethinking I need to make this an annual trip! I was treated to a caramel apple as part of a Yelp event and this was honestly one of the best caramel apples I've had! Fresh, crispy apple with rich delicious caramel that was just the right texture. Even the nuts were fresh and tasty! I bought a cider slushie and doughnut to enjoy at the picnic tables outside. This really is a lovely seating area, but be warned; the yellow jackets are in their usual fall frenzy and they looooooove doughnuts and cider. Ahhh...fall in Indiana...anyway...there is a lot of room to walk around the property without going into the paid section of Conner Prairie, and the yellow jackets thin out a bit away from the picnic area. The slushie was refreshing and delicious and doughnut was fresh and tasty! I also bought an apple fritter which was excellent even after sitting in its bag on my counter until after dinner; it was still crispy on the outside with just the right amount of glaze and the flavor was excellent. All of the chocolate items looked great as well; I must sample some of these on a future trip! The volunteers who run the Apple Store are friendly and incredibly efficient! Even though it was hopping at 12:30 on a Sunday, they moved people through very quickly.

So this candy shop is Indiana's oldest, which means they've learned how to do candy right!!!…read more I came in to try some treats from the shop and was greeted by the kindest staff member. She had a huge smile, gave me a sample of their signature caramel, and gave me a run through of Abbott's history. The caramel was amazing!!!! It's so creamy and smooth and melts in your mouth without sticking horribly to your teeth. I left with a bag that didn't last to long in the house. There are also chocolates like truffles and nut clusters that are delicious. I got chocolate covered marshmallows for my kids and the couldn't eat them fast enough!

Friendly staff and good chocolates. After all one can never go wrong with a good chocolate. They…read moreoffer a nice variety of chocolates.