Imagine indulging in award-winning chocolates from a Black-owned, woman-owned shop in Madison,…read moreWisconsin. I don't have to imagine--I've experienced the best chocolates ever! I'm obsessed with chocolate! @cocovaa has been on my must-try list forever, and I finally made it there just in time before their summer break. When I arrived, most of the treats were sold out, but I got to sample everything that was left. And wow, the chocolates were pure magic, and the exceptional service from the owner and her son made it even sweeter. Here are the flavors I tried: Coffee Creme Brulee - Caramelized sugar on top of coffee & vanilla bean white chocolate ganache, encased in white chocolate. Persian Saffron - Persian saffron-infused white chocolate ganache, encased in dark chocolate. Hazelnut Praline - Milk chocolate & hazelnut praline blended with crispy croquant, encased in dark chocolate. Lemongrass Pear Frangipane - Lemongrass & pear purees encased in dark chocolate with an almond chocolate bottom. Blueberry, Lemon & Lavender - Lemon caramel on top of blueberry and lavender-infused ganache, encased in dark chocolate. Turkish Coffee - Coffee and cardamom-infused single-origin Venezuelan dark chocolate ganache, encased in dark chocolate. Key Lime Pie - Key lime caramel on top with a cookie crunch bottom. Every bite was a delight. Can't wait to go back for more!

I stopped in after learning about this award winning chocolatier, and they did not disappoint! I…read morebought a pack of artisan chocolate eggs and a 9 piece box of chocolates, although I could easily have filled a 24-piece box! The owner and her son operate the business, and she spent a couple of minutes chatting with me. There were few people seated enjoying tea or coffee with their chocolates and pastries made on site, as well as another with wine and chocolates. I couldn't wait to get home to tear into my box of chocolates! A few of my favorites included the Blueberry, Lemon, Lavendar, the Calamansi Caramel, Cherry Blossom, and Persian Saffron! I will definitely return!

Received a large box as a thank you gift from our car dealer. So delicious! We then remembered…read moreCandinas and bought several small boxes as favors for our bridal shower. The guests loved the chocolatey richness. I especially love the espresso and caramel filled chocolates! Candinas was super quick in responding and shipping the chocolates. Arrived quickly and in a refrigerated shipping package. Will definitely buy again! Thank you!

Incredible artisan chocolate. Great flavor and great presentation. Also, the service in shop was…read moresuper.

I got a coconut cream pie latte, one of their summer specials. It was a bit on the pricier side…read more(over $8 for a 16oz not including tip), but entirely WORTH IT! This is the best latte I've had this year--perfect if you like coconut cream cold brews but prefer something a little sweeter than a cold brew, like me. It's got coconut cold foam on top and was also topped with toasted coconut and what seemed like pie crumbs? So delicious It wasn't very busy in there and I got my drink super fast, the barista even walked it out to the table I was waiting at. Highlyyyy recommend this place for coffee!

We were in Wisconsin for the weekend and on our way back home I saw this delightful shop and imma…read moresucker for chocolate. Figured they must have hit chocolate. 1. Upon walking in you immediately know you're going to love the place. It's so cute and cozy. There is indoor and outdoor seating, cute decor, and chocolate galore. 2. I ordered the drinkable hot chocolate. It was good, although a little thick. I would have wanted a bit of almond milk to thin it a bit but I loved how rich it was. My daughter also got the kids chocolate frappe (I think that's what it was called) she loved it! 3. We received one free truffle each since it our first time there. We ordered the mint, vanilla bean, and turtle truffles. I also ordered the sea salt caramel truffle and my daughter got a gaming boy stick chocolate. So cool. 4. We also tried their cookies so tasty! 5. The lady working was sooooo sweet. Omg, she truly was. I'm so sorry I didn't get her name but she made us feel welcome (almost everyone in Wisconsin made us feel that way) and she was no different. What a pleasant experience as we headed back home. Highly recommend that you drop in when you are in the Madison area!

This is a small store attached to their factory. The place is in the middle of nowhere. We were…read morepleasantly greated with a piece of complimentary chocolate for each person. I went for a 9 piece box, which cost ~$25. Price was on the higher side. But the quality of the chocolate was exceptional.

This is the ultimate chocolate shop, the most delectable chocolates you will ever taste. If you…read morego during the week you can get your boxes custom made or just stop in for a quick to go box. The one knock is they are pricey, and the box sizes are set . But you get the quality you pay for

So many yummy items to choose from... made it hard to choose. The almond croissant was delicious!!!…read moreChocolate croissant was also good. Morning bun was warmed up & perfect.

The moment you walk in, you're greeted by the warm, inviting aroma of freshly baked bread. We…read morepicked up a morning bun and blueberry coffee roll. The bakery is conveniently located right next to Culver's, and we found street parking. There were a few customers inside when we arrived, but the space felt relaxed. They offer a wide variety of breads baked fresh daily. Thiey have been around since 1959 and I've enjoyed their baked goods before, but this was my first time actually making a purchase myself!

This was a very nice bakery in a cute town. We had our dessert here. We all got different items. I…read morehad a delicious cookie and got more to take home. There was a donut , macaroon , chocolate donut. Every one loved there items. The staff was super nice and friendly. When in town try it out was so excited to try it forgot to take pictures

Possibly the only thing from my Wisconsin childhood that has truly not changed in 40 years!…read more I have had donuts all over the country and all over Europe and these are still my favorite. I live in TN, but when I'm visiting family, I make the trip to Stoughton for these. Today I brought my kids to experience them. The Bismarck is the best donut I've had anywhere. Always fresh and amazing. Also I paid $7 for 6 donuts.... I'm not sure how they stay in business with those prices. Truly the best donut shop.

Came with some friends for an after dinner treat on a Wednesday evening. It's a busy place and…read moreexpect to wait in line for ~10-15minutes. They don't give out samples. Enjoyed sitting lakeside and eating my blueberry vanilla ice cream. The lakeside terrace is a wonderful place.

The ice cream offered a delightful flavor, and the establishment's lakefront setting was…read moreexceptional great ambiance. However, the service experience was unsatisfactory due to significant wait times, exceeding 30 minutes. Staff exhibited a lack of attentiveness, and the inconsistency in scoop sizes was apparent. Furthermore, the absence of clear guidance regarding the two available service lines contributed to customer confusion and prolonged delays.

This review is based on my recent Uber eats order. My daughter has been obsessed with YouTube…read morevideos of the different weekly crumbl cookies. For her birthday, I purchased that weeks cookies. They have some really great gourmet options. I cannot speak to the service or ambience within the location since I wasn't there physically. But they had my order ready for the driver exceptionally fast. I will definitely like to check them out in person. Delicious cookies.

The staff was so nice. Greeted me as soon as I walked in. It was so clean and organized as well…read more The cookies were HUGE.