I've learned that when I attend events (weddings, bar mitzvahs, etc) I mostly eat the apps and…read moredesserts. So when i'm planning my own parties I try to make sure I have fabulous appetizers and desserts. This past weekend we celebrated my son's bar mitzvah. We chose to bring in our own dessert vendors. I knew we would want Jo Jos Shake Bar since it's always a hit with kids (and adults too), but also wanted to have a fabulous sweets table. For my daughter's bat mitzvah we did it at ravinia festival and they had brought in a bunch of different dessert vendors including Desiree Chocolates. Her desserts were not only delicious (i ate the leftovers for about a month from my freezer), but also absolutely beautiful. When my event planner suggested we reach out to Desiree for sweets I was all in. Desiree made the process pretty easy. We set up a call to discuss our needs and decided on a sweets table + a churro cart. Then many months later we got together for a dessert tasting, which my son claims was the most fun part of the mitzvah planning process. We loved it all, but even added a few of our favorites to her menu- cheesecakes, carrot cake to name a few. The sweets table and churros cart were absolutely perfection and I love how she did a great job of tying my son's tennis theme into it too. I had a few bites of sweets that night since i was too busy socializing to eat much, but i took home a few trays of desserts and fudge and have been munching on them ever since. This time I only took home a bit because i didn't want to eat it for a month like i did last time, but we did have quite a bit leftover - probably since a lot of people filled up on Jo Jos Shake Bar. However, I've had so many compliments since the party on Desiree's cake pops, churros and other desserts so they were a big hit once again. I would definitely use Desiree for future events again- she makes fabulous sweets and displays it all beautifully!

My family recently went from celebrating a wonderful wedding to a tragic last second funeral…read more Desiree Chocolates was there for both with their delicious sweets. What an amazing offering of items to choose from! The cake pops were well received, and who doesn't love a chocolate covered oreo? I think I had one of those Dubai candy bars that are all the rage (or maybe were all the rage, I'm often behind the trends) and it was one of the best things I've eaten period. The custom churro bar is lots of fun and would be easy to set up wherever you need it. And everything is decorated perfectly, from the confections themselves to the tables and plates they sit on! Desiree Chocolates is a great option for whatever event you've got, just bring your sweet tooth!

Sweet's never fails. Once again my partner and I decided passed on eating dessert when out to…read moredinner. On the way home we decided let's just grab some ice cream at Sweet's. This time it was soft-serve dipped in chocolate. No complaints whatsoever.

Big day for my 13 year old! He got his braces off and asked if we could stop at Sweet's after for…read morean ice cream treat. I thought ice cream was reserved when the braces go on, but who can say no to ice cream on a hot summer day. And getting your braces off is a big deal! Ice cream isn't the only "sweet" thing at Sweet's. They have chocolate and candy too, but he was on an ice cream mission. Lots to choose from, but after sampling a few flavors he opted for a cookies & cream shake. He said it was very tasty and enjoyed drinking it without all the cookies getting stuck in his braces. I opted out of a treat this time, but would certainly go back the next time I'm craving something sweet and have a feeling we'll end up back here when at the ortho for future retainer check appointments!

Discovered this shop when I was visiting from AZ. What a great selection and everything was…read moredelicious. Also, I really liked the Signature Assortment and the Deluxe Box of Goodies, I had to bring those home before leaving town. I highly recommend this shop! I was surprised to see some of the other reviews about staff members, my experience was fine and the few questions that I had were answered. As soon as it's not 110+ in PHX, I'll be getting candy shipped here and I plan on ordering holiday gift baskets as well.

The customer service here is really lacking. There were 2 other customers when I walked in. I was…read morenot greeted at all. There were 2 employees, one older one who was wrapping a basket, and a young one who was clearly friends with the person she was helping. I waited while she chatted with her friend for a long time, not even taking her order, or acknowledging me. The customer saw me standing there and finally told the employee to do her order because I was waiting. While the older employee was wrapping the basker her friend walked in. She was so excited to see her that she walked over to her and just started chatting. I was clearly next, but she ignored me. What was that about? The. younger employee finally helped me, but was not very friendly. I guess you have to be a friend or a regular to get good service. Even though your candy is good, the customer service is not. This is not the first time this has happened. If you go there, you have to be prepared to spend extra time while the employees and customers chit chat. No thank you. I'll go somewhere else, from now on.

Some toffee for a friend, some for me. Mellow, luscious toffee, just the right amount of toothsome…read morecrunch. My dentist would approve? So many delicious flavors, I chose pretzel sea salt with dark chocolate, cinnamon chipotle, and peppermint. Prices so very reasonable, perfect for gifts. Happy to see lots of people inside enjoying gelato even though Yelp said it was closed today.

One of the last stops on our food tour. Talk about save…read morethe best for last!! I'm a toffee lover so maybe I'm biased- however I'm told this is one of the swag items if you win an academy award??!!! Delicious artisanal toffee!!

Everything is baked fresh to order…read more The apple slices are the best I have ever eaten anywhere. Everything I have eaten there is A+.

The pastry here is good but there were some cakes that had a fishy taste. I like the tart with…read morefruits and the chocolates but may skip out on the cake next time. The prices are reasonable and service is friendly. It's a unique bakery that has something to offer for everyone!

Stopped by for a late lunch with my wife yesterday and we really enjoyed the place…read more An awesome little cafe for pastries or a light breakfast/lunch in downtown HP. I had a Caesar salad, my wife has the French onion soup and a grilled cheese and all items were solid. Also had the Chocolate chip cookies which were awesome. They have a ton of pastries that I look forward to trying down the line as well. Would definitely recommend.

I met a girlfriend here for a mid-priced lunch last week, and it is such a cute little French…read morebistro right in Highland Park. I ordered the croque madame with the fried egg on top, and it was delicious. You can absolutely tell they use real butter--the true French way! My waistline might not thank them, but my tastebuds certainly did. I even brought home an almond croissant for the Hubby and snacked on a cheese and chive scone the next day, and everything was just fantastic. The only little hiccup is that the service can get a bit hectic. The staff seemed a little confused trying to match up the order numbers to the tables, and we almost got run over on our way out by a waiter sprinting to the patio! But even with the fast-paced environment, the food is wonderful whether you eat in or grab takeout. Definitely worth a visit! A much better experience here than MY 1st time. I think it's because they enlarged the dining area with more table space. It's still hard to have a conversation due to the high ceilings which echo the sound.

Omelette, crepe, hot chocolate are all great choices. Disappointed not open at night - but the…read moreworkers have earned their time off. Appreciate the "real" ingredients in the meals. Happy to recommend Leonida's.

They don't have side salads, so it's very misleading to put that in description. I thought it was…read morehot or miss when I ordered a quiche and got one, but I just called and the lady said "oh we don't have those right now". It's the best part of the order, so maybe don't charge for it and say it's part of the meal if you pick and choose when to include it.

What a great place to go for a sweet treat…read more Owners are fantastic people. They have really made their business take off and it couldn't happen to nicer people. Great seating indoor or outdoor Great prices Great quality food If you're in the Highland Park area this is a MUST stop

Me and a friend frequent this place an I couldn't be happier. The ice cream is pretty good quality…read morewith the mango sorbet being a stand out. The portion sizes are huge as well so be warned about how much you can eat. I've only tried the savory stuff once's but it's not bad, definitely a nice pairing for the sweet ice cream. The service is quick and the giant ice cream cone is very cute.