GETTING HERE:…read more Located at the Linq Promenade in Las Vegas, near the Flamingo and Linq hotels. REVIEW: I forgot pictures because I was locked in! Ghirardelli is the only chocolate I eat, sorry not sorry. :) It just tastes *different, and since I was a first timer to this location I had to take it all in. :) Service was OK enough. There was one employee who seemed to be manning the front entrance, greeting customers, etc., and then once he got them inside he would direct another employee to ring up the order. I only have been to the location at California Adventure, so I didn't have a lot to compare it to, but this was very good time as well. If you're at the Linq Promenade, you have to make a stop here. At least for one square to give you sustenance for the tables and slots!

Ghirardelli Ice Cream & Chocolate Shop, located between The LINQ and Flamingo, provides a charming…read moreexperience for chocolate and ice cream lovers. I've been coming here for years, and the Banana Split is still one of my all-time favorites. Their chocolates are top-notch, and the cozy atmosphere makes it a nice stop while walking the Strip. Update from today: I tried the Dubai Chocolate Sundae, and it was absolutely amazing! Rich, delicious, and definitely worth trying. The staff was super friendly, and Tara was amazing -- very kind and made the experience even better. Seating is limited, but the experience and desserts are totally worth it!

I have a complicated history with Milk Bar…read more The last time I visited, I ordered the cereal milk soft serve because I wanted to relive the Milk Bar magic I remembered from New York. Unfortunately, it just didn't hit the same way for me, and I left feeling a little underwhelmed. Fast forward to this trip to Las Vegas, and after a serious sweet tooth kicked in, I decided to give Milk Bar another shot. This time, I went all in and ordered the DIY Build-Your-Own Pint. Was it on the double-dollar-sign side of things? Absolutely. Did I regret it? Not even a little. Being able to customize everything felt oddly liberating, and the end result was exactly what I was craving. Every bite delivered. It was sweet, indulgent, packed with texture. Bomb dot com. The experience itself was surprisingly fun too. The staff was friendly, and at one point they had hardstyle music blasting through their speakers. As someone who had just survived EDC weekend, I couldn't help but point it out, which sparked a fun conversation and a few laughs with the employees. The good vibes extended to the line as well. Even though there were people waiting, it never felt long because everyone was chatting and enjoying the atmosphere. If I had one complaint, it's not really about the food at all. Milk Bar at the Cosmopolitan operates more as a walk-up window than a true dessert destination. Personally, I think the desserts are good enough to deserve a cozy sit-down concept where people can slow down and enjoy what they're ordering. Still, this visit completely redeemed Milk Bar in my eyes. Great service, a fun atmosphere, and a dessert that finally lived up to the hype I remembered. If they ever expand beyond the window-booth setup, I'd happily bump this to five stars

Stopped by after momofuku to try a slice of crack pie (now known as milk bar pie)…read more Similar to our experience at momofuku, they tried to upsell us when I ordered one slice of pie $8. She said it tastes best with soft serve on top, would you like to add it? No. Do you want another one for later? No. Do you want some water? No. I was a fan of Christina Tosi and David Chang who say they're "brother and sister", but not anymore. If this is how they train their staff to squeeze out more money from you, I'll take my stomach elsewhere. The pie was over priced, too sweet, and a small portion.

I feel robbed for not having the freshness of donuts until now. I mean, wow! I never knew donuts…read morecould taste THIS good! Duck donuts are made / can be made fresh to order. When they are served to you, there is an ever so slight crisp on the outer layers and a pillowy softness in the inside! It is completely worth the wait! I have made it a point to add it to every itinerary for Vegas going forward.

Not trying to get myself a humongous stomachache at the start of my Las Vegas trip, I decided not…read moreto go too hard at this location where something gastrointestinally unfortunate happened to my friend after eating here 3 years ago. This was on a Tuesday night around 8pm at the Grand Bazaar. This is its own stand with a small interior storefront that boasts tons of flavors of donuts, some drinks, and their extremely tall ice cream floats. Small little rubber ducks lined up some of the windows. They were all out of matcha flavored items when we came in. My friend got their medium frappe which was coffee with a bunch of whipped cream on top. Essentially tasted like a mocha but nonetheless was as advertised. Friends and I were hesitant for donuts since we already had something heavy prior. On a second visit here I got their raspberry dragonfruit refresher which was exactly what I needed after a long day out. Maybe on a return trip I'll try one of their donuts before leaving Vegas!

What a fun little store! They have ice cream, yes. But they also have cookies and fudge as well…read moreas candy and other merchandise. The price is a bit high, but the product was good. I ordered one scoop of cookies and cream in a waffle cone which was way more than I'd be. And it was delicious. Others on our party orders a sundae and another cone. Brenden was an awesome server and very patient and knowledgeable.

Very cute ice cream shop. So many options!…read more My service was excellent. When he took my order, he asked me if I wanted nuts and a cherry, and I said no. When he was done making my ice cream, he put a cherry on it. He was going to throw it away and make me a new one! I said it was fine and I took it with the cherry taken off. So he gave me a discount! It made my picture less pretty, but I really didn't care. I just don't like cherries, lol. Yummy and fun. Worth a stop of you're at Venetian/Palazzo.

Bellagio Patisserie is located near the conservatory, a short walk from the lobby. It is home to a…read moreGuinness world record holding chocolate fountain. If you don't plan to purchase anything, it's worth visiting just for the chocolate fountain. I came here for their gelato - it was amazing. The mango and salted caramel were top tier. Perhaps it was the best gelato I've had thus far. The line was long when I visited on a weekend afternoon. The nearby tables were more or less occupied, but the sweet treats are easy to take on the go.

I'm giving Patisserie inside the Bellagio a 3-star. We stopped by and ordered two of their savory…read morecrepes: the ham and cheese one and the breakfast crepe. Unfortunately, both of them were completely mediocre.  They make their savory crepes using a buckwheat batter, which gave the crepe a really weird flavor and texture that we didn't enjoy at all. To make matters worse, the portions were very small and they barely put anything inside them. The crepes just ended up tasting incredibly plain and had no real flavor to them. We also picked up a pastry while we were there, and it was stale and just not good. It looked beautiful on display, but it tasted bad.  On the positive side, the service was very fast, so we didn't have to wait long to get our food. Other than that, though, the whole experience was just kind of "whatever." With so many great food options in Vegas, we probably won't be returning here for breakfast.

Delvis was real sweet she gave us service with a beautiful smile! My husband wanted to get his…read morebirthday ice cream today. It's small inside so it only seats 6 people two small tables.

We were staying nearby and our child wanted some chocolate ice cream. We paid about $11 for a…read morechocolate scoop and a waffle cone. Service was fast. Price was average for Strip pricing.

So I was in town for an old friend's combination Anniversary/Birthday celebration, and as someone…read morewho grew up on a Midwest cattle ranch I was itching to sample some excellent beef. So I ducked into Black Tap at the Venetian after seeing a Wagyu burger on the menu. Being a lifelong space cadet in both profession (in my 23rd year at NASA,) and mental inclination (no comment,) I'd totally forgotten that I had a hard-and-fast obligation I needed to get to, stat - after having already ordered the Wagyu burger - so I asked the stunning waitress if I could change it to a "to go" order. The staff did not miss a beat, and a done-deal without a single hiccup and I was outta there. I did not have time to eat it so I had no choice but to actually let it sit in the hotel room getting cold - *gasp* - until I could get back to it. Sacrilege, I know, but... no choice. But even eaten cold (thanks TI for no microwaves in the rooms - though microwaves tend to kill flavor so maybe a good thing anyway,) it was seriously tasty and... a tantalizing draw. So the very next day I went back with no obligation hanging over me, and had the exact same thing, this time nice and fresh and hot. And it was, in a word: Sublime. - Cooked to perfection; - Juicy as small-town gossip; - Exploding with flavor in every direction like a Tears of Tragedy guitar solo; - And from a guy who grew up eating hamburgers that were walking around the pasture just a few days earlier, I can tell you with zero exaggeration that this is some truly righteous, farm-fresh beef. On another visit to Black Tap I sampled their chicken nachos - being a gym-rat, nachos are something I hadn't had in years but... it's Vegas and therefore WTH. And that - their nachos with chicken - is another to-die-for thing these people do absolutely excellently. So now I'm back in LA and Jonesin' in a big, big way and... they've got a location down at Disneyland. A bit of a drive but I'm thinking I could be a regular. Folks, if you're looking for some brews and some truly righteous food done excellently, look for this place. Not to be missed.

We stopped by Black Tap inside the Venetian during our Las Vegas trip, and the food definitely…read morelived up to the hype! The portions are huge, so come hungry or plan to share. We ordered the Mexico City Burger, and it was packed with flavor. The Certified Angus beef, pepper jack cheese, crispy onion rings, pickled jalapeños, and chipotle mayo all worked so well together. We also had the chicken tenders, which were crispy, juicy, and cooked perfectly. Of course, we couldn't leave without trying one of the famous CrazyShakes. We chose the Cannoli CrazyShake, and while it looked amazing, it didn't quite live up to our expectations. There was a lot of whipped cream and toppings, but we were hoping for more actual ice cream. It may have just been the flavor we picked, but it wasn't our favorite. The food was good, the service was friendly, and the portions are huge. If you're looking for a fun spot with great burgers in Las Vegas, Black Tap is definitely worth a visit!

We were visiting from Texas and were running a little close to closing time. Our order was taken…read morewith a smile and an apology for what limited amount of yummy treats they had left. They made my Dubai strawberry cup with a smile and a little extra chocolate. Thank you for the delicious treats and a wonderful experience! We will definitely be back the next time we come to Las Vegas.

Jonny took wonderful care of me, awesome iced Carmel Machiatto, good cookie. Even better than that…read morewas the friendly greeting as I entered and the kind way I was treated by both employees