This place introduced me to chocolate-covered potato chips when I was a kid. I'd go here after I…read morewent to the orthodontist to make me feel better. You know, cause nothing says braces tightening like chomping on some chocolate covered chips. I had such a high metabolism back then. Well, it was not a big surprise to see the A Chocolate Dream is still in business in the sleepy town of Belmont. It's been around for a long time and even though we are in a recession, it looks like candy stores are still safe. If you are in Belmont center and want something sweet, treat yourself to A Chocolate Dream.

I go here all the time! Recently they had an anniversary party and they gave out tons of delicious…read morefree foods!! They are so nice and they give you awesome service! It's peaceful and spacious with tons of choices to choose from!! Once my friend was 1 short and they waved it off and told her to enjoy!! They are so nice and they deserve tons of recognition!!

nice surprise, not a typical corner shop. the food options…read moreare better quality than I expected. plenty of options for food, oil, wine.. nicely organized and clean location. good pricing, friendly staff

Thank you, Yelpers. What a wonderful store! Great selection of everything: wine, cheese,…read morebottle-yourself oils and vinegars and WAY more!

I've been purchasing Fastachi for many years, excellent product. Visited the store today, was…read moredisappointed they no longer carry marzipan (tho still listed on website). Usually I take goods home w me but today wanted to order a gift for out of state delivery. Presume the quality of the gift will be nice as usual but the staff member acted as if she had better things to do. (It was not busy at the shop, only one other customer who was being taken care of), almost asked her if she was okay, came close to walking away without completing the order. Clearly, she dislikes her job and isn't interested in customer service. It's a bad look for Fastachi. We all have bad days but this person had a serious disregard for doing her job. Makes one hesitate to return.

I love Fastachi products. However, I have had consistent problems ordering online. The only way I…read morehave been able to access orders has been to reach a person with a callback by phone. Now they have canceled that option ...no phone calls accepted/returned new policy! I made 5-6 efforts yesterday to place an order and the computer program just will not accept the information and keeps stating that I need "To follow the format,..." which I thought I was doing. I wrote to their website/email and no response. I would just forget Fastachi totally at this point, never attempt to order again, however I had discussed some options with a client who chose to receive treats from them. I don't understand why I cannot simply order online and have it go through. It has never been a possibility for me over perhaps five years trying yo order online. Never had such a problem with other vendors! They even identify on the website the l item I want, which is a variety of chocolate bark as requested by my client. But, when I double click on it, I get all the chocolate treats and I cannot find the bark. I'm very very disappointed and not sure how I will handle this. Such inconvenience and lack of customer support. They apparently have expanded their services to other stores and have what looks like a large corporate clientele. I cannot understand why they no longer accept phone calls when their system to place orders just does not work! I would love help with this particularly for this one situation and then I wouldn't bother them again and not purchase their wonderful treats as gifts. To me this seems like a very poor resolution of a problem that should not exist in 2025 with current communication possibilities via computers. I'm very upset and disappointed. Marcia Tritter

I love this tiny candy shop and its very kind owners! It's a go to spot if you want a Boston-based…read morechocolate gift, but they do have other imported goods The woman behind the counter had us try two yummy samples (chocolate covered oranges and a peanut butter cup). I really liked the chocolate covered oranges in particular! I ended up buying chocolate covered ginger and a tea-coffee flavor set of five. The ginger isn't too sharp when you bite into it since it's been candied, and the earl grey chocolate bonbon (which I wanted to try since I saw it online) was sold out individually but still sold in the five flavor sampler. The jasmine tea white chocolate rose was also delicious and the tea flavor was surprisingly rich. It's not cheap but it's well worth a nice gift for yourself or someone else!

Great selection and very helpful employees. The handmade chocolates are a must! We will definitely…read morebe back

Each visit has made me truly fall in love with this tiny little spot that ports you back to the…read moreside streets of France. I don't find it pretentious; rather, I find it humble and unique in the way it serves up phenomenal pastries that tickle every single corner of your palate. From the croissants, the turnovers, to the delectable desserts or macarons, not one detail is spared in the intricate process of making each item stand out. They sure make the French proud (as some of the patrons openly brag about this being closest to "home"). The friendliness that they greet you as you enter to the simple smiles and gestures accommodating any and every possible question you may have is truly what seals the deal for this spot. As I sit and slowly put away whatever pastry I decided to indulge in the moment, sipping on my cafe au lait, I get to watch as different locals enter and go, chatting up a storm with each other like long lost loves, before disappearing in delight with full bags in hand. Can't wait to be back. Definitely now a weekend staple.

Horrible customer service, rude, especially by the owner. The pastries are relatively good, but…read morethere are plenty of other establishments that are able to treat customers w a modicum of respect.

Very charming wine and nibbles store! They do monthly free wine tastings where you get to try up to…read more12 different wines (first Friday, 5-7pm), explained by people who know and are passionate about the humble grape; my palate isn't great when it comes to wine but I do appreciate the samples of cheese and meat they put out as well. Besides wine, they also have other alcohol (sake, beer), a ton of cheeses, crackers, everything to assemble your own charcuterie board, including yuzu olive oil! I'll have to come back and try their deli counter, their grilled cheese sandwiches looked amazing.

Super cute store and very passionate, friendly staff. We ordered 11 sandwiches and 2 salads for a…read moresmall lunch party. The prices are VERY steep (this ran us ~$250 with tip), but the quality is there. The bread is delicious. Everything is crafted with love. Would love to come back and chat cheese and wine on a rainy afternoon and leave with something I never would've picked myself. So this probably isn't a weekly visit type of place budget-wise, but you're definitely in good hands when you go.

Absolutely the best ice cream Ive ever had. Maine blueberry gelato with a scoop of blueberry…read morecheesecake changed my life. Open until 2 am starting May 1st is also a game changer. Love Art

I went in here a couple weeks ago and I just totally forgot to leave a review and I feel so bad…read morebecause the man behind the counter was so welcoming and friendly. He Let me and my friend try numerous different flavors. Everyone was delicious but I got the blueberry cheesecake that was just Unbelievable. It really was. I try not to eat unhealthy but it was just too good to not finish the whole thing and wanna go back and I've been back and they've been super accommodating every time so many different flavors so many toppings you really can't go wrong with anything in there. The ambience is great. It's beautiful inside super clean ton of space Definitely a hidden gem because Belmont has a lot of different ice cream places, but nothing compares to this one.

Ok, but a little disappointing. It must be difficult running a business like this and building a…read morefollowing. I got inspired by watching youtube to make a jambon buerre sandwich - supposedly a popular quick sandwich for Parisians. The sandwich is half a baguette with butter and French bistro ham. I tried searching all over for the French bistro ham with no luck. The only options were online sources with expensive shipping and/or expensive minimum order sizes. Somehow I stumbled upon MA-France nearby in Arlington and they sell jambon-buerre sandwiches. It's a small shop that sells sandwiches, pastries, and a small offering of French food products. Lots of pastries and baked goods like quiche, tarts, cookies, croissants, etc. The cheese offerings were very limited and basic. I can imagine that the cheeses that they sell are the same types and brands that they use for making sandwiches. For example, they sell President brand Brie - that you can also buy at Costco and market basket. Disappointing, but understandable because they can't afford to buy more variety and more expensive offerings without a big enough client base to buy those cheeses before they go bad. Getting back to the sandwich - it was half a baguette with some thick slices of butter and two pieces of French bistro ham. The bread was kind of dense and the crust was more chewy than crispy. I was disappointed that they didn't bother to spread the butter, but if they're not selling enough sandwiches then they're probably keeping the butter in the refrigerator - making it too difficult to spread. When I got home I fixed up the sandwich to my liking. Overall, the sandwich was okay, but not good enough to make me want to go back. At least I was able to solve my hunger for the jambon buerre sandwich.

It hurts to write a break-up review. Maybe I'll get Laufey to write the song for this…read more This used to be one of my favorite places for croissants in the Boston area. Now it's quite underwhelming. The apricot croissant is now some smaller glorified danish that has no richness or personality. The plain croissant is quite "bready" now, whereas it used to be light and buttery. I have a sneaking suspicion that they have a different croissant supplier now. What saved this spot from a lower grade is that the pain au raisin and chausson aux pommes are passable. Also a save is that they still offer various French products, from soaps to cheeses to canned goods. I have to find a new French bakery in the area.

Update on Sofra! I've been going recently and the new hand-drawn menus are everything! I have been…read moreloving the vibe and the customer service is always on point. I will always be a huge fan of Sofra!

Literally the best lamb shawarma I've EVER had hands down…read moreThe staff are super friendly and helpful The store is clean and beautiful :)