What a fun activity to do on weekends! I'm a huge chocolate fan and somehow I found this place…read moreonline and we decided to join their chocolate tasting event. And I'm so glad we did! Our guide was phenomenal explaining how chocolates are made from bean to bar. My favorite was Zorzal and I cannot go back to other chocolates which is a problem! lol I bought one to take home but I need to restock them again!

#DecadentChocolate…read more Rich, velvety, indulgent chocolate from different countries.. Yum. I've had their chocolates at this location and at expos. Their chocolates are soo good! My faves are pecan wood smoked salt, coconut milk, and cherry blossom (not necessarily in that order). I thought it was cool how they serve butterbeer.

kenya is absolutely amazing. so friendly, efficient, and lovely!!! the dubai chocolate here is…read moreamazing.

Laderach is my favorite chocolate. Period. Their Swiss chocolate bark you just cannot beat. It…read morecomes in many different flavors, from milk to dark chocolate, to strawberry white chocolate. My favorite is the milk chocolate almond which is amazing, not overly sweet and high quality. The almond bark is definitely their best seller and my favorite and though the prices are a bit steep I always come here when I'm in Tyson's to treat myself because their chocolate is just really good. I tried some of their other options today, which was the strawberry white which was also really good and the limited edition popcorn, which was yummy and fun. The service here is friendly and the employees are nice, even when it does get packed on the weekends. They offer samples of their bars and truffles. I've had the truffles but the bars are definitely what makes them stand out to me. They also product Godiva's chocolate I believe which is probably why they taste similar. If you want delicious high quality chocolate, come to Laderach!

This adorable chocolate shop makes you think you walked right into Santa's candy shop during the…read moreholidays! They offer a large selection of homemade and handcrafted chocolates that make great gifts. The staff was very friendly and helpful. This is a great small business to support.

Every summer, my little girl and I look forward to Cocoa Vienna's Summer Days special which offers…read morea rotating sweet treat for only a $1, now through the first week of September. Currently the specials look like: MONDAY -- $1.00 Chocolate Dipped Pretzel TUESDAY -- $1.00 Chocolate Dipped Strawberry WEDNESDAY -- "Deal of the Day" THURSDAY -- $1.00 Chocolate Dipped Frozen Banana FRIDAY -- $1.00 Chocolate Dipped Oreo Paired with a grocery stop at Whole Foods and a library visit across the street you can entertain a small child for an entire afternoon! Thank you Cocoa Vienna for keeping this sweet little tradition alive year after year.

Their chocolates are so beautiful and very tasty. We ordered from them for a nonprofit event. The…read morechocolates came in a cute box with our logo on it and each piece was individually wrapped. I don't believe they have a store anymore. We had someone pick up the chocolates from a house. I would not hesitate to order from them again.

I have been lucky enough to try Le Papiyon at two chocolate festivals in the area and truly cannot…read moreemphasize enough how incredible these chocolates are. Their chocolates are made with classic flavors and components (like pistachio, Nutella, or feuilletine) but are some of the highest quality I've ever had- including in Switzerland! Some of my favorites are the cotton candy (filled with real cotton candy!), creme brulee, and chocolate pistachio feuilletine. I wish I had found these in time for my wedding because these would have made such a special favor- I can see them also being great for bridal showers or special birthdays. As someone with a huge sweet tooth, these are really something special. The owner could not be nicer, either. This is the kind of business you feel good about supporting and you get something truly delicious in return.

Ginormous ooey gooey cookies! The weighty cookies are the size of my fist and weigh 6 oz, no…read morekidding! Great for sharing! They are buttery and decadent, similar to NYC's Levain cookies. The Brownie double chocolate cookie is hands-down my favorite and tastes like a fudgy brownie. The dark chocolate chips just melt! The Classic Chocolate Chip cookie was a bit too sweet and tastes like a sugar cookie with chocolate chips. I wasn't a fan of the Cookies and Cream Oreo cookie. The Cina-Cookie tastes like a buttery Snickerdoodle cookie with cream cheese filling. The Birthday Bash cookie was fun to try, but quite sweet and loaded with sugar. Highly recommend warming up the cookies in the microwave for 20-30 sec, they soften up and taste like they were just baked with that delicious ooey gooey texture. The chocolate chips just melt in your mouth! If you get delivery, the cookies are stone cold. Delivery takes 2-3 days after placing an order, even local shipping takes a full day. While it was fun to try the 4 pack of cookies with delivery, it was just too much and I was on a serious sugar overload. It would be nice to have an option to only get a set of 2 cookies with delivery. The cookies just don't taste as good cold even with reheating and it's better just to get the cookies at the shop. Will stop by for the Chocoholic double chocolate when I'm in the area. Happy to support this small NOVA business!

PLEASE NOTE: This was for nationwide shipping…read more It had been a while since I had ordered from MidnighTreats, but after a 36 hour snowstorm the winter blues had officially settled into my soul and I needed a little pick-me-up. Important reminders: each MidnighTreats cookie weighs over 1/3 pound! They're enormous, and for sure big enough to split (... to share, sure, or just to enjoy yourself later; they even recommend cutting them in half before freezing them [if they last that long]). PRO TIP: you *have* to reheat them before eating them (otherwise the flavor/taste/texture just isn't the same). Build your own box for currently $30 ($20 plus $10ish for shipping), and some of the flavors change each month. We've tried... + Birthday Bash (funfetti rainbow sprinkles cookie): personally, I like the nostalgic flavor of generic "birthday cake" that's recently become a thing, and I think they do a fantastic job capturing it! + Strawberry Shortcake (shortcake cookie smothered in strawberry icing): This was the taste of summer I needed. So bright! Just the right amount of sweet! And they definitely didn't hold back on the icing! +/- The Classic (a blend of dark and semi-sweet chocolate chips): compared to other vegan chocolate chip cookies that can be shipped to your home, this one's actually one of the better ones! +/- The Chocoholic (fudgy double chocolate chip cookie): you have to REALLY, REALLY like/be craving chocolate for this one. - Cookies N Cream (oreo bits with chocolate chips and vanilla chips): this one was just okay, and I take the blame for missing that it contained white chocolate chips which I am not a fan of. It says they're vanilla, but that's not what they taste like to me. - The Cinna-Roll: I believe the recipe for this one has changed over the years, because it used to be a cinnamon roll flavored cookie with cream in the center (and there was *barely* any of it, making it a very dry, very boring cookie). It seems it's now a cinnamon roll cookie smothered in vanilla icing, so I just wanted to make sure I had corrected info here. Other things of note: they've donated thousands of dollars to animal sanctuaries across the country! they've planted close to 20K trees with reforestation projects! they've donated thousands to local schools and shelters in their NOVA community! How can you not love a company who's built in giving back to their community in their core principles?!

This place is really special. After visiting their website recommended by family, I decided to…read morecheck it out. They do a lot of corporate and online sales, but still have a beautiful walk in store. Chocolates and other delights that are as beautiful to look at as they are to eat. They specialize in chocolates and other delights such as Marzipan and nougats. I sampled and ended up buying a pound of delights. They are amazing. The owners are a joy to work with and I look forward to buying some corporate gifts, and perhaps a few more things for myself Please stop in and visit these amazing folks or visit their website, Thank me later.

Amazing Chocolatier in our Backyard!…read more With parents from Europe I've always been a chocolate snob, so imagine my delight at learning about Craving for Chocolate right off Gallows Rd in Tysons. I was selecting a gift for a friend in the restaurant industry, also a chocolate snob, and Dalia, one of the owners, was so helpful! She offered me some samples and we created the perfect assortment for my friend. I cannot recommend them highly enough. They have lovely, elaborate, gift boxes but I just used the bag she gave me to take them home in ( plus some ribbon she gave me) and et voile! Run, don't walk, the next time you're "craving" something special!

Lily's is a must‑visit. I walked in wanting a quick ice…read morecream and ended up having one of the best food surprises of my week. Their smoked salmon sandwich is perfection -- fresh, balanced, and full of flavor. The ambiance (hello, soft jazz and warm colors!) makes you feel instantly relaxed. But the real magic is the staff ( M and Soko). Their attention to detail and genuine care turned my tired Friday into a moment worth remembering. If you're anywhere near town, go. Don't think twice.

Lily's Chocolate & Coffee is family owned with 2 locations, known for their delicious lokmas, high…read morequality desserts, and Instagram aesthetic. This cafe is located in Vienna, and there's plenty of free slanted parking in front as well as parking in the complex next to and across if you're willing to walk. I've been to this location when it first opened years ago and they've really upped their menu and decorations inside since. The ambiance inside is beautiful, ideal for anyone looking for a good Instagram picture. There's so many angles and details so that no matter where you're sitting, there's a good vibe. There's also gorgeous seating outside since it can get crowded. For food, you order from the front and they'll call you when the food is ready. We ordered the dubai gelato and pistachio lokmas. Both were presented tastefully to make sure our eyes and cameras wanted to eat before our stomachs. The dubai gelato was a quality dessert with a good ratio of milk: cream. The pistachio flavor was evident on top, but it was just a kinda tart vanilla ice cream with toppings. I did like it, however, and it paired well with the lokmas. The lokmas were fried to perfection, a nice amount of chewy, and covered with a good ratio of pistachio cream. They were a decent size and conducive to sharing. The prices of everything, overall, was pretty expensive, but the quality definitely made up for it. I'd recommend this cafe to someone looking for a unique sweet treat, catching up with a group of girl friends of 2-4 people, or for a first date!

I'm not much a chocolate buyer but this elegant store surpassed my expectations. The workers knew…read moretheir products well and offered recommendations. The chocolates tasted great and were beautifully prepared by Haley (at least that's what it said on the receipt). Wonderful experience overall.

Love this quaint Belgium chocolate boutique. Immediately welcomed when the SO and I walked in. We…read moreappreciated the personal attention and free samples. I would love for them to do a wine and chocolate pairing. The chocolates were outstanding. Not too sweet and cloying, clean after taste. We purchased several and felt it was money well spent. We will definitely be back.

Disclaimer: This review is purely based off of my interactions when trying to book for a birthday…read moreparty. I am also leaving this review so that others do not have my experience and are not mislead. I was looking around at different options for my daughter's joint 8th and 9th birthday party. Last year we had their party at mocatinas and it was so impressive. I was trying to find something that would be equally as good. I found the Conche chocolate and cake studio and was interested in their party package. I contacted them and even on their Yelp page they advertise pictures of the parties in a private studio. We thought that was really awesome and wanted to do their cake pop making party. At no point during my discussion with their employee did they disclose that this party would not be at their private studio. There were so many chances they had to let me know during our conversations. I finally was given a contract by them and quoted over $800 for the party. We were happy to pay that but during that conversation I realized that it was casually mentioned it would be held in a restaurant. I paused right there and carefully re read everything. I made sure to ask questions and confirmed that not only would the party not be held in their private studio that the owner advertised on this very Yelp page, it would be held at a completely different restaurant. Not even the conche restaurant and no private at all. I think it's incredibly sneaky to charge someone $800 and not give a full disclaimer that this would not be held at the advertised location. Also in my personal opinion it's greedy. I told their employee I cannot justify paying that amount for a children's birthday party held in the corner of a restaurant open to the public. When initially it was advertised as private and even showed pictures. I called them out and said you do know that you have a private studio advertised right? They tried to come up with an alternative solution to put the kids in a "cramped room". While still charging $800 lol. No thank you. We have booked somewhere else. This sort of situation turns me off from even eating at their other restaurant. It's a complete lack of general care. I hope this doesn't happen to anyone else and I really hope people read this review so they are aware that children's birthday parties are held at a random corner of a rest and not the advertised private space on this page.

Not only do they sell some of the most unique and delicious chocolates and cakes I've ever tasted -…read morethey also offer a wide variety of classes so you can learn how to make them yourself. There are mommy and me chocolate sculpture classes for the little ones to more complex classes for adults. You can also order custom cakes and chocolates here, host a team building exercise or private party (gingerbread house classes are available for Christmas!) This is Charlie's Chocolate Factory for the real world.

If you are looking for a dessert to impress at your next gathering at home or work, Sam is your…read moreguy. The cakes (which can also be ordered as mini individual sized options) are CRIMINALLY good. I use the work criminal since there is no true storefront for this place since it leads you to a townhouse community. You text Sam at the number listed, he sends you back an email for online payment, and once the order is ready you receive a text indicating it is ready for pickup from an outdoor refrigerator located outside the aforementioned townhouse unit, much like picking up a stash of cash/drugs at an unspecified dropoff location in Grand Theft Auto. Just go on the website to browse the options of cakes which taste as delicious as they are visually stunning. I can attest that the strawberry passion mousse cake and the classic black forest cake are light and airy, not overpoweringly sweet, and the individual components of chocolate, fruit, and cake are high end restaurant quality. If one were planning a heist, usually you need a wheel guy for the getaway, a hacker guy to break into the security system, a conman to talk your way into the location, and occasionally a gunman/strongman in case plans go awry. Good to know I now have a dessert guy to add to my contact list whenever I wish to pick up an amazing dessert like illegal contraband and leave my party starting rumors which high end restaurant I must have frequented to obtain such a showstopping steal.

Ordered for my in laws 40th anniversary and it was a hit among all guests! Absolutely stunning and…read moredelicious! Seamless online pre order and pick up.