With every visit to Andre's I become more and more of a fan…read more My first taste came from when I worked at the Nelson many years ago. Julian, the Director, is a fan of this place and he'd sometimes order an array of cakes for the staff to enjoy, they always went fast, and it was my first foray into European style cakes like what Andre's serves up. Flash forward more than a decade and I've been here a few times, sometimes to get chocolates for a friend, other times (like last night) for a meal. I didn't realize that Andre's does special events like their fondue nights. I have a feeling these are annual so you might have to wait until 2027 to snag a seat at the table, but their fondue meal was so much fun and comes with some history from their staff. Fun thing I learned was that they sell their fondue year round in the shop so if you ever want to do a unique date night at home just pop into Andres and purchase some to-go. It would be such a fun way to spend a Saturday at home. Finally, I'm going to add that for me what takes Andre's to the next level and makes it a must visit spot in KC is the history. It's been in the same family for generations, the recipes are authentic, and the owners are really kind people. It's the kind of business you can feel good about supporting and I'll be back!

Stopped in for some sweets. My friend got the meringue. She was unable to finish it in one sitting…read more She said it was very rich and the chocolate was good. The chocolates were decent. The leckerli (not sure if I spelled that right) cookies were full of flavor and spice.

A quaint chocolate shop. Reasonably priced for quality. Helpful and friendly service. Worth the…read moredrive. Good parking. I got 2 peanut butter cups for Mr. G. And the truffles for me. A perfect paring for my coffee from Hi Hat down the street.

SUMMER GELATO IS BACK AT ANNEDORE'S! This is huge for us as we live in the neighborhood and it's A)…read moreDelicious and B) Incredibly convenient. Everyone loves going out for ice cream. I love a lot of spots around the metro, but let's be honest, some of them get crazy busy and you end up waiting in line for a while. That's not a dealbreaker, but with a summer of social distancing, it's nice to have a spot like Annedore's that is tucked into the neighborhoods, has outdoor seating, and is never too busy. Their gelato is so good, and the service is friendly as it gets. We've made a tradition of walking up here as a family once a week, and together we've ordered or sampled: Cookies & Cream, Birthday Cake, Mint Chip, Chocolate Chip, Coconut, Strawberry, Berry Sorbet, Vanilla, and Lemon Basil. All are great (not crazy about the birthday cake one my kiddo always gets), the Berry Sorbet and Lemon Basil are standouts on a hot day. Their portions are generous, prices are very fair, the outdoor seating is great, and it's a very clean shop. Oh, and I recently discovered that macarons are delicious, and theirs are some of the best around. They're around $2.50 a pop and well worth it. I cannot recommend this place enough for gelato, macarons, and of course chocolate if that's your thing. Want to skip lines for ice cream (well, gelato) this summer and still support local? This is your spot. Bookmark it!

I picked up the fruit basket and the staff super helpful and generous. I wasn't quite sure what to…read moreexpect, because it was called a fruit bouquet, so I was pleasantly surprised to find that there are chocolate covered strawberries and something else that's covered in chocolate. The only warning is that given the climate outside, you might want to plan to make sure you get home quickly so nothing melts or gets too faded. I appreciate that they wrap it in plastic to protect the product. And there is a cute little plastic container that you can keep after the food is gone. I'm very excited to dig in.

Arrived just in time to get a feel for and meet one of the owners. Bizz provided detail into some…read moreof their bon bons. Just happened to see how plump, thick like a cake their cookies are I got chocolate chip and PB butter. I purchased a hot chocolate ball and about 8 truffles: Strawberry lemonade caramel, Cinnamon caramel, Maple brown sugar caramel with Toms Town Bourbon, Bacon caramel, Guinness caramel, Pineapple rum Bon Bon, Honey Turmeric caramel, PB&J Bon Bon. I split the cookies and chocolate truffles with my mom. Most memorable was bacon caramel which is literally made with bacon pieces and fat.. not what I expected and the taste is not good. PB&J matched its name, not too much flavor. My mom liked the cinnamon & strawberry lemonade. The remaining truffles really didn't have the flavor as they're named. The cookies although thick were perfectly chewy and delicious.

Really liked this chocolate store. They had a huge selection and you can actually watch them make…read morefudge. If you have a sweet tooth, this is for you. They even have a candy store downstairs. The employees were really helpful and gave great suggestion. The place was very clean and everything looked fresh. Definitely recommend the truffles and fudge!

I came in right after seeing the lightning thief at theater below. The smell is what lure me in. I…read moreended up picking out a chocolate pecan fudge piece and a turtle pretzel stick. There were a lot of different fudge options, so I'm excited to go back and try a few other fudge pieces. One that comes to mind is the cookies and cream which looks to be made with a white chocolate fudge which I've never seen before.

Hearing about a Brazilian confectionery I got excited and walked up from my hotel across the…read morebeautifulll plaza area. It is located inside the 'Market for all things local'. Online it said that the store closes at 6 pm, and it was already 5.55 and I couldn't find it until I opened the door to the Market place. Also, I learnt that they actually close at 7 on Fridays. I got the giant chocolate chip cookie, it did look very different from any cookie I have ever eaten . Costed $7 approx and the cookie is big enough to have as breakfast ha ha. The lady at the counter was very sweet and patient and she explained that the Brazilian Brigadeiro are actually the fudgy chocolaty round confection and there is a specific recipe and method to make it. They do carry plenty flavors modernizing the traditional dessert - nice ! It was store closing time so they had about 10 versions but she said normally she has more !!! Woo If you can't go to Brazil, Brazil can come to you through Brigadeiro.

Traditional Brazilian truffles @sweetkissbrigadeiro…read more I love chocolate so they were everything I needed them to be. I got the dark chocolate, espresso, cookies & cream, and lemon with cocoa nibs. Would eat all of them again and again. They are softer and smoother then your traditional truffles. I am also going to use the word lighter, and yes I'm talking about straight chocolate but they eat lighter and less filling than other truffles. Please don't skip the lemon with cocoa nibs! So good. They have a store front and a counter at The Made in KC store all on the Plaza.

Best sandwich and bread in the city! Get the Hookem Up on the Onion Roll. You won't be…read moredisappointed. My only complaint is that they close at like 3 PM.

Great service and friendly staff!!!!!!!!! The sandwich was delicious!!!! I liked the location and…read moreopen waiting area. Highly recommend

First of all, my oatmilk latte - which is what I came for - was absolutely perfect. Smooth and just…read morestrong enough but not bitter at all. I was super impressed with the quality and amount of berries in the fruit bowl, and the burrito was packed with the right amount of crisp to it and a delicious salsa on the side. So definitely five star on food and coffee The atmosphere was slightly loud for what I wanted but the place is cute. Just could've done with a lower volume of music. But the staff are super friendly and I would definitely go back.

I went for a late casual lunch at Banksia Bistro. I've been to their original location in the…read moreGarment District (now closed) and their newest location Banksia Cafe in Downtown KC. What I love about this location is you can get something super quick to go (an Aussie Pie or Sausage Roll for example) or something fast casual to eat a quick meal . Their hours are targeted for Breakfast/Lunch/Brunch. It's very Aussie influenced with sections Breakfast, Lunch and Hotbox. I ordered off the lunch menu and got the Cuban Confit Pork sandwich and my partner got the Chicken Banh Mi. We split a bag of chips and walked out for a little less than $40 with tip. The service was friendly and "order at the counter." The worker was quick to give suggestions and a layout of the menu. My Cuban sandwich was awesome and had a little bit of a Chinese Five Spice kinda vibe. Unexpected but pleasant. There are so many other things I want to try when I go back!