A Pleasant blast of the past awaits. Walking in immediately took us back to childhood. Sugar…read moreDaddys, Chic o sticks and other retro surprises. We were greeted with smiles that immediately made us feel welcomed and appreciated. There was Hand-Dipped Hersheys Ice Cream, cases of Chocolates and Nuts. Another rare and delightful treat "Hot Peanuts" Stop in and you Will leave with something satisfying.

I had fun there very nostalgic candy, very cool place I highly recommend it. I took my kids they…read moreloved it. Very nice people working there.

Trolley Car in Richmond was a really cool experience. I'm not fully up to date on the local candy…read moreshop scene, but this place definitely has the buzz of a local favorite. You're greeted as soon as you walk in and asked if you need any help. The candy is well organized with easy-to-read labels, and staff favorites are pointed out so you know what's popular. I'd recommend taking your time and going slow. If you bounce around too quickly, you'll miss some great options. Their merch selection is limited, but the t-shirts they carry are worth checking out. I picked up a bag with a mix of different candies for $20, and it's going to last quite a while. There's only street parking available, but if you're patient and circle the block a couple of times, you can usually find a spot opening up.

Trolley Car Sweets and Treats is a paradise for candy and sweet lovers! This small business is…read morecurrently in its soft opening phase offering pick and mix candy offerings featuring Swedish, Scandinavian and artisan sweets. The store has wall to wall buckets of candy with short descriptions of the texture and flavor profile of each. They have bubs, maoms, fizzy skulls, licorice and more! All of it is sorted by color which makes an appealing wall but also a fun way to witness all of the different flavors. My favorite candies I picked up have to be the foam mushrooms, foam strawberries, and rhubarb lemon sticks! Absolutely everything I picked was delicious however and the owners were kind enough to give us descriptors of everything. The owners are extremely kind and you can tell that they really care about their product and the customer experience. Definitely check this place out if you need your sweets fix or a gift for someone. Being located right next to Scoop, Trolley Car Sweets and Treats is making Strawberry street the destination for dessert lovers!

I visited ZaZoLi to purchase pink colored items for my daughter's baby shower. The owner was…read morewonderful and very helpful. I was pleased with the selection and the advice provided. I wasn't aware of this store and a happy I found it. I will definitely be back for gifts. I really liked the small packages which make perfect gifts.

ZaZoli is a great option if you're looking for a special gift. Their storefront is on Libbie near…read moreGrove in the Near West End. I was lucky to find a parallel parking spot right in front of the building. This is a boutique shop, so they offer curated chocolates. I visited shortly before Christmas and my mom purchased sweets shaped like reindeer for my cousin's kids. Both of them tore into them immediately and basically inhaled them, so I'd say they liked them. I also bought a few different chocolates to try, and they were great. Prices match the quality, so they're not the cheapest option.

Lots of selection of candies and snacks, very nice quality pin~atas that beat the competition, but…read moreservice was a bit attitude-y. When I came up to the register, I said hi, and the lady with the light eyes was seated before I came up. She never said hi back and slammed her hands on the counter when she got up like I was bothering her. After that she robotically said have a nice day after I did. Her service will ruin the business if she needs it by up. For goodness sake, people go grab ice cream looking for positivity, not attitude. The coconut bar (Barra de coco blanca $2) is gigantic and a must-try item. It's like an extra moist, bar-sized macaroon. To die for! Do get one for the coconut lover in your life. I actually came for the ice cream, but I almost walked out because it was all icy and kind be of melted. They had a really yummy variety of ice creams, but the freezer didn't seem to be keeping them properly. Improperly stored ice cream is a pet peeve. It really crocks the texture. I knew I wasn't messing with that. I decided to stay and find a coconut candy, since I had tried one at another Mexican candy store, so I knew they would have it. The candy was, of course, delish. They have better pin~atas than the competition, more characters and better designs, but I'd leave the ice cream, even though I came excited to try it because of the fun variety of sundaes they offer.

I went here for the first time last week with my friend and I've already been back two more times…read more I ordered the Fresca con crema. It's really good. My family loves the ice cream and the staff are very polite with great customer service. I'll be back!

Wow, I LOVE Chocolate Cravings! I think you can really tell a great chocolatier by how their dark…read morechocolate tastes, which what this gal eats to avoid milk. Every single chocolate bar from Chocolate Cravings was soooo good! In fact, I purchased about 6 and had a chocolate "charcuterie" board as a fun way to do a chocolate tasting after dinner with family. Everyone loved the faves of chocolate + raspberry, chocolate + sea salt, and chocolate + smoked almonds. But, what really sets Chocolate Cravings apart are the not so common chocolate combo bars we tried, like Spice Dark Chocolate (with cinnamon, coriander and nutmeg), Chocolate with Lime Salt, and one that really surprised me, Chocolate with Turmeric and Orange! The orange really comes through with just a touch of turmeric. It's now my personal favorite! What I also love is that I can support a local business by a woman entrepreneur who has real skill and passion for her products and customers. Go Cathy!

Wow! Come here for your confection connection! This Chocolate Cravings Store really sets the bar…read morehigh! The chocolate bar that is! It's nestled in a passageway at shops in The Hub in Lakeside. I've been to The Hub dozens and dozens of times and I've never seen this hidden gem of a sweet shop! It's been there like 10 years! They broke the "mold" when Chocolate Cravings was born! The moment you enter this diminutive local shop, your olfactory senses are filled with the most amazing aroma! The owner, Cathy, had just taken brownies out of her oven and I thought I had entered chocolate heaven! Cathy is a first class, certified chocolatier, her skills are not to be "truffled" with! I was fascinated by her stories about visiting Costa Rica and touring the cacao bean plantations there. She has taken chocolatier classes here in the states and abroad and she knows her stuff! She has an impressive resumé of certificates and awards from the places she's studied. Chocolate is her passion and her enthusiasm is infectious! She's creates ganache with panache! Her confections are "nonpareil"... just "choc" it up to experience! Her dark chocolate bars are 70% cacao from premium quality chocolate from Colombia. The milk chocolate is 36%. We tasted samples of both and were blown away! Here the chocolates are handmade with local and seasonal ingredients as well! The candy combinations are just as original as the owner! Some of the chocolate barks are: Ginger and Cardamom, Lime and Pink Salt, Pecan Cherry, Pistachio Cranberry, Rice Krispy with sprinkles, S'mores, Raspberry and Mint to name of few... she offers a choice of dark, milk and white chocolate. We stocked up as the prices were quite reasonable! We also bought the most amazing Apricot and Dark Chocolate Hearts and the Robbie the Robot chocolate were as adorable as they were delectable! She also sells chocolate frog treats, caramels, chocolate dipped pretzels, truffles, special seasonal treats like chocolate butterflies, chocolate turkeys, autumn leaves & snowflakes and so much more! Did I mention the Guinness brownies? Many of her items can be found at local restaurants, stores, farmers markets or you can just visit her store. She accepts special orders too! If you are a chocoholic like myself, this is your chocolate Mecca! "Bean" there, done that, going back for more! P.S. Not trying to "milk" the pun game here, but Cathy also has an affinity for puns! I adapted the "mold" one from her son!

I finally was able to try one of Richmond dessert staples. I got cookies and cream with a cinnamon…read moresugar cone, and my mom got non-dairy strawberry with a red velvet cone. Everything tasted very good and paired very well together. There's so many options that I definitely will be making my way back to the sweet spot. Thank you to the worker who helped us tonight and allowed us to try different flavors ;) 10 out of 10 recommend!!!

Great spot to visit! I'm handicapped and one of the staff came to the door to hold it open for me!…read more I picked a three scoop cup and wow ... so generous! Peach sorbet, tangerine sorbet, and lemon!!!

Stopped by for a sweet treat and I was able to get two scoops with a split flavor for $7.50. I got…read morethe passion fruit sorbet and butter brickle. The ice cream was very good! The flavor was sweet and tasted amazing! Some of the best ice cream I've had. Definitely swing by during a hot day! Staff were friendly. Parking can be a bit difficult as it's street parking. Overall a great ice cream shop that I would gladly come back to if I'm on this side of town! Food(50%): 8.8 Staff/service(25%): 8.0 Value(25%):8.0 Overall: 8.4/10

Ruby Scoops took me back to my inner child with their Peeps and Lemon Lavender Crunch ice cream…read more The only way I can describe it is Easter in a cup. My friend was visiting from DC for the first time and got the passionfruit sorbet. She took one bite and said it brought her right back to when she was in Brazil. I can't wait to go back and have their snow cones with their homemade syrup flavors and condensed milk on top! Thank you for putting together such wonderful flavors together.

It was so good I shamefully went back the next day! I got the kunafa bomb or Dubai chocolate crepe…read morestuffed with strawberries and chocolate. They put a generous amount of kunafa on top of the crepe which gave it such great texture. Only suggestion I have is consistency is key. The crepe I got on day two had kunafa inside. I didn't like that as much. Just put it on top as pictured. Otherwise, the Oreo milkshake was soo good and made with vanilla ice cream and the cookies. Staff explained that they usually make it a different way but again, make it like that. Thank you this was an amazing discovery, it's cute on the inside, and we can't wait to go back.

If you're looking for a cute, cozy, and delicious sweet treat shop in the Richmond/Mechanicsville…read morearea, this place is an absolute gem. The moment you walk in, you're greeted with the most charming décor the green accent pops are everything. The space is filled with live plants, and as someone who is a total sucker for plants, the whole vibe immediately sold me. The atmosphere is warm, inviting, and just aesthetically perfect. They offer so many sweet options: ice cream, milkshakes, cookies, macaroons, and of course my personal favorite chocolate-covered strawberries. And let me tell you... these strawberries are it. They're big, juicy, and super fresh. They actually wash and cut them to order, then drizzle warm chocolate directly over them in a cup. You get a long skewer to help you eat them and reach the bottom, which is such a thoughtful touch. It really feels like a luxury treat every time I come here. The staff is always friendly and welcoming. I was greeted as soon as I walked through the door, and everyone made me feel right at home. You can tell they take pride in both their customer service and the quality of their treats. Their menu is huge I still have so much more to explore and I'm honestly excited to come back again and again. And for days when I'm staying in? They even deliver through DoorDash, which is super convenient. If you love cute spaces, great vibes, friendly people, and high-quality treats, you need to check this place out. Highly recommend!