Terrific place for gifts!…read more I got an email from Yelp recently, telling me about places I should go visit. I saw this Chocolatier in Carrollwood and knew I needed to visit. Located on N Dale Mabry, in the same plaza as Burger 21, Peterbrook Chocolatier is open most days until 8 or 9 PM (except Sundays). This is very convenient for a busy person like myself. I rolled in around 7 last night, and was warmly greeted by Pam. I told her I was looking to get some gifts to show appreciation for some folks and she showed me the most popular items, and then gave me freedom to wander and collect. These folks cover so many things is chocolate. Potato chips, Oreos, Graham crackers, espresso beans, malt balls, raisins, gummy bears, toffee and so much more. They have a very large selection of ready to go baskets full of goodies for Valentine's Day, or you can have one custom made with treats you know your sweetheart will adore. They also have a case of beautiful chocolates you can have boxed (they have heart ones for the holiday!) and Gelato for a yummy snack. I bought a few extra things for myself, and I must say, the chocolate is delightful. I tried the dark chocolate covered candied oranges and they were fantastic. Highly recommend visiting this place for a tasty treat for yourself or someone else.

The wonderful smell of chocolate when you walk in is intriguing! They make all chocolate in house…read more We were greeted upon entering and the staff member was so friendly, even gave us a sample of their turtle. Which was delicious. I got Chocolate covered pretzel rods, peanut butter cups, malt balls and Dubai chocolate. All extremely delicious! They just opened in June. Located doors down from Burger 21.

We got an assortment of chocolates including crème brûlée, banana foster, earl grey, and salted…read morecaramel. banana foster 3/10 didn't really taste like banana at all. creme brulee 7/10 pretty good! Tastes similar to actual creme brulee! Earl grey 6/10 very strong flavor!! Coffee caramel 8/10 my fav!! The coffee is strong and pairs well with caramel. Salted caramel 7/10 yummy and gooey on inside

Wow!! Their afternoon tea is amazing. The food was delicious, the environment was quite yet still…read morebustling, loved the tea selection. I forgot our servers name but he was beyond professional and made the whole experience feel very fancy. Highly recommend

Fantastic candy store with so many delicious options to choose from !!! The staff was very helpful…read moreand knowledgeable about allergy ingredients in each item!! Thank you we will be back !!

What a lovely little chocolate shop! The owner was wonderful to talk to -- friendly, passionate,…read moreand clearly proud of her craft. The prices were fantastic and very fair, which was such a pleasant surprise. So many chocolate shops tend to overcharge, but here you truly get quality and value. Everything is made right in the back, and you can taste the freshness in every bite. The chocolate is pure, rich, and full of flavor. The maple truffle is my personal favorite! This place is a true gem in Plant City -- great people, amazing chocolate, and fair prices. We'll definitely be back!

Wow! I found a hidden gem in the Cali Cafe. Not only was the food superb but the service was even…read moremore pleasant. Nicole was my waitress. She was very knowledgeable, passionate, and genuine. She approaches this job as if she was the owner of the business she truly cares about the customers she waits on and makes sure everyone gets a greeting when they walk through the door. I had the chance to speak with Rick, the owner, who is also an awesome guy from our first interaction. I will be back for sure with the family and will be spreading the word about this place. I cannot wait until he starts to cater as the food is all made fresh to order and with no preservatives. Give this place a try if you want to be impressed. Blessings to you Rick and your team. Happy Customer - LS

Soooo excited to finally visit Cali Cafe! I'd seen the pan de bono waffle breakfast Sammy in social…read moremedia and i knew i just HAD to go! Colombian spots like this are my jam & it's been on my list to visit for a minute now. The breakfast Sammy definitely set this place apart from the rest. I'd never heard of this before and honestly it's quite genius. I went on a Saturday morning and boy was it busy busy! I placed my order with the friendly attendant the wait was a bit long but there was plenty of seating inside (i didn't realize how big this place was inside!) so i sat with my book and before i knew it i was walking out with my order! Thankfully i don't live far so i was home with my order in no time. The breakfast waffle Sammy was delicious i ordered mine with sausage and split half of it with my husband. It was soft and cheesy and I'd definitely get it again next time. I also ordered 3 regular pan de Bonos, an arepa con queso, alfajores, and i heard the guava and cheese muffins were a must so i grabbed one too. Oh yeah and two cafe con leches. I see they have lunch as well so I'm gonna have to go back for a lunch Sammy and maybe some empanadas. I love that they have all the tables inside. It's a cute spot to meet with friends for cafecito and treats.

We were greeted upon arrival. The service was pleasant. We enjoyed our dessert. Nice clean…read moreenvironment. Would come back again for the third time.

If you're headed to Sparkman Wharf, you have to stop at Hampton Chocolate Factory. They have so…read moremany options to choose from. I like their Frozen S'mores Sundae, and Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cup. There's some eating inside and outdoor seating as well. Parking is available nearby in a parking lot or garage. Line can get long on the weekends.

I came in to nothing Bundt cakes for their latest Bogo deal the inside had a few people in looking…read moreat cakes. I waited patiently till it was my turn. The lady who greeted me was super nice and friendly recommended me a couple flavors which I ended up going with the cookie butter and also the new banana pudding cake. After paying and leaving, we ended up eating him in the car and they absolutely nailed those flavors. The banana pudding was really good, soft cake with banana pudding, and their original on top. The cookie butter was a star. It's a cookie butter cake with cookie butter icing their original frosting, and they even had Biscoff cookies baked into the bottom. It was really really good.

I wish these cakes were not so good. I have to talk myself from stopping by on a daily basis. Oh…read moresure, you think "I can just buy one", but then you can't pick just one flavor because they are all so good. Then you get home and think "I can eat just a little" but then those late night craving hit and next thing you know.... These cakes are very well done and taste even better than they look.

I must be the only person who didn't know that Mike's Pies is hidden in an office/warehouse space…read moreon Windhorst near Falkenburg Road. They've been there for 3 years now. I was still getting their key lime pies at Winn-Dixie up until this past week. For those who are not local, they started their business in Tampa over 30 years ago. The pies can be found nationally at restaurants and grocery stores. They happened to be one of many contestants in a pie contest on GMA recently which prompted me to look up their address. They are closer than I thought. As others have said, it's hidden. Thankfully I read the reviews stating that because it still took me a while to find it. I had also read that you need to call ahead if you want something specific, or during the holiday rush for pies. I went on a whim to see what they had available. They had many frozen pies, and I believe some were being held for pick up orders. She said there was one seasonal guava cheesecake left. At that point, I didn't even really care what other flavors they had. I think they had key lime, pecan, and others. It was guava that screamed the loudest to me. It was a very quick transaction after that. I was in and out in less than 5 minutes. I kept it in the car for a while because I had other errands to run. It defrosted enough were I could pull out a slice of it and pop the rest into the freezer (yep, it can be refrozen). These cheesecakes are already pre-sliced which is very convenient. Mind you, these are larger than any of the Mike's Pies sold at grocery stores. There are 12 big slices in this cheesecake. I couldn't wait for my slice to defrost. I went ahead and ate it partially frozen. It was the best cheesecake ever! The guava is not just on top of it. It's mixed inside the cheese cake. It had guava in every bite. It ended up being so creamy towards the end as it continued to defrost. Maybe because I took my sweet time savoring each bite. I so wish this flavor was on their regular local menu. I remember seeing it on the menu at Fat Willie's Fish Camp back in September but they ran out of it. I feel like this cheesecake was meant for me to find. I will get it again whenever it's back on the local menu. This cheesecake will have to last until then.

Ordered pies well over 48 hrs in advance and was not told at any point that they are frozen solid…read more Not when I ordered and not when they were picked up. Why would I order a fresh pie for $27 and it's frozen? Why do you need 48 hrs ahead of an order if you freeze them.... Very confusing and disappointing when we ordered these for pick-up at a certain time for an event then had to cancel our event. I do want to also mention that when I called the girl was not apologetic or understanding at all and told me all that was needed was for it to sit out for an hr. We picked them up at 11 and they were out for hrs... still frozen solid.

Seriously obsessed! I will come back every time I am in Tampa. Vegan and gluten free everything!…read moreAlso seed oil free!! The owner was so helpful and patient. They have items to go as well as a menu. Small shop with about 5 seats i side but they also have an outdoor patio. Deff check this place out!

If you're looking for a healthy dessert option, Coco Lov should be your next stop!…read more The lady working was so kind and gave a sample of anything I wanted. Prices were extremely fair. The ice cream is gluten free and mostly dairy free. It's definitely a different consistency, and is definitely lighter on the stomach, especially for a late night dessert. The ambiance is cute, quant, and small. It's more of a to-go place but there is sitting around the corner.

Seriously - when you are craving dessert, this is absolutely the best place to go. I went for a…read moreYelp event a while back, and it reminded me just how good their desserts are, so when my friend and I wanted dessert to finish off my birthday celebration, coming here was obvious. The women behind the counter were helpful and friendly. When I asked for opinions and suggestions, they had plenty based on my likes, and in no time at all, I had a warmed up incredibly rich and delicious Magic Toffee Bar in front of me. So crazy good, I could only eat 1/3 of it, but it made for a delightful treat the next day too. The description of it is as follows: buttery Graham cracker crust with milk, dark, and white chocolate chips, bits of toffee, and topped with coconut. I also highly recommend taking a treat or two from their samples jar. Their toffee is clearly the best in the world, and every bite is a treat. If you're looking for the perfect holiday gift - look no further than their toffee. They have their own parking lot, which is always a bonus in this part of town, and inside was clean and bright, with plenty of seating, and free glasses of water.

Great selection of desserts here (ice cream, cakes, pie bars, and more). The cookies & cream pie…read morebar and gooey toffee bar were both standouts and definitely worth ordering. The cake slice I tried was unfortunately on the dry side, but when staff checked in and I mentioned it, they immediately offered to let me pick out a replacement, completely unprompted. That kind of hospitality goes a long way. Friendly team all around and I'd come back just for those pie bars!

This bakery is amazing. Very distinct flavors, baked by an expert hand. The store is cute and…read morecozy, and feels welcoming. The staff (perhaps the owner) that helped us was kind and friendly. The desserts we chose were all great; my favorite was the key lime pie bar: it was tart, sweet, flaky and buttery - masterfully put together as a sweet treat!

Gorgeous and Authentic French pastries!! I came in with my…read morefriend to meet for coffee and a quick bite. The inside is so cute a little small but perfect for two to 4 people groups. All the pastries in the showcase looked so delicious and the smell of freshly baked croissants and baguettes it was amazing. I ended up getting a pistachio French eclair and also a ham and cheese croissant and for my drinks I decided to get the white chocolate iced latte. The lady working was so sweet she warmed our croissants while seated and it was done in a matter of minutes. Everything was delicious and the quality was amazing! Very fresh and the flavors were perfect. Definitely will be back.