Ethereal

This is definitely a gem of Woodstock. I've visited twice, although I am not a choclate lover. However, I can see how this place could easily be a chocolate lover's dream. My first visit I tried the drinking chocolate, it was perfect for a brisk February afternoon. My second visit, I tried a mojito limeade (non alcoholic)...it was delicious, refreshing, and tasted exactly as I imagined. Although, I didn't try any of the food everything looked great and there was a great selection. The service was great and friendly both times and I love the decor and atmosphere of the place! Check it out!

It's always a treat stopping in. Their chocolates and pastries have always been a delight! Had the iced earl grey tea there, and I NEED to come back for more. The avocado toast and protein smoothie is amazing too! So refreshing and perfect for a hot day!

I am so glad I stumbled upon this cute place! I tried their orange blossom latte, and it was phenomenal! We also bought a few truffles and they were absolutely delicious. PB&J was my favorite but I still have so many to try! The atmosphere is relaxing and the employees were kind and helpful.

Cute and quaint corner coffee/cocktail shop. Loved the atmosphere, super homey. The staff were friendly & accommodating. Def recommend!

I used to love this place, but they have messed up on my vegan food so many times. The breakfast sandwich is always cold or Luke warm. Several times it has had real meat on it or had real mayo instead of vegan mayo on it that I didn’t find out until coming in a second time after already eating it. I don’t think it’s the kids who work here fault, I think it’s improper training. I kept coming back because it is one of the few vegan options in town, but unfortunately I no longer want to come here due to this.

I was really excited to try the Dubai chocolate bar I ordered online , especially as someone with celiac, it’s rare to find something that sounds so unique and indulgent. Unfortunately, I was pretty disappointed. What I received was a very slim bar, about a quarter of the size of a regular chocolate bar, and it was mostly chocolate with only a small portion (about 1/4) filled with pistachio. To me, this didn’t feel like the “Dubai chocolate” experience I was expecting, it seemed like they skimped on the filling, which was the part I was most looking forward to, especially given the $9 price point. On a positive note, the chocolate-dipped pretzels were delicious, but overall I was let down by the bar. I hope they consider making the product more balanced and generous in the future.

We had our wedding at this venue and it was absolutely perfect! We had 85 people and it was a perfect fit. Shannon was our primary contact for the day of and she was phenomenal! We also worked with Kelsey and she was great. It went seamlessly. The venue has “great bones” and a great location being close to downtown. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!

Ethereal is an entire vibe! I love the laid back atmosphere and the comfortable seating with plenty of outlets for my technology. I was impressed by the interesting flavor combinations to choose from for teas and coffee and the chocolate peanut butter cupcake is a degree of decadence that should be illegal😋 The chocolates and pastries make it easy to stay a while. I'm in the area for a case once a week and Ethereal has become what I look forward to on Mondays for a great start to my week! When I realized there was a Starbucks in the same plaza, my mind didn't waiver - I prefer Ethereal hands down. My go to drink is a Matcha Latte with macadamia milk and light sugar free vanilla syrup.

This place is super cute, cozy, great and friendly service. The coffee is fresh and tasty. Tons of food options. I had a breakfast sandwich and a cinnamon roll and both were as good as I've had anywhere! It was during the farmers' market so was really busy and the wait time was only about 5 minutes, if that. I ended up buying a ton of chocolate too (hella tella my favorite! But the peanut butter cups and the ninja turtle also addictive and amazing!) Despite being crazy busy the staff was friendly and smiling and quite helpful in suggestions. Not only would I go back, I'm here rn! Coffee and apple pie. See the pic. I saw the 3-star review from Sheila R below...I am almost 100% sure she was in front of me in line...FWIW she was being completely annoying, asking all kinds of ridiculous questions (it's a locally owned coffee shop and confectionary...if you want a drive thru go to Burger King). I even heard her accusing the staff of putting Boars Head turkey in her sandwich!! She loudly criticized one of the baristas because she had a nose piercing. This is Woodstock, Sheila, and it's 2024...get over yourself we celebrate different even if you don't! Maybe go back to Lincoln Park? Anyways...I digress...I have been to all the local coffee shops from here to Milwaukee and down to Chicago and I will keep coming here. I live a few towns over but will be coming back to Ethereal on the reg. Truth. Hope to see you there!!

Definitely a large, inviting space to meet for coffee, chocolate or a quick bite. We love trying new places and this location is cute and comfy. We ordered sandwiches and coffees, as well as chocolate milks (as why not get something chocolate here)! Turkey and avocado panini had 2 of the thinnest slices of turkey that I have ever seen and a small amount of avocado. Chicken with bacon wrap had very little filling and was mostly wrap. My bad for not taking photos! Coffee was good, my large cappuccino was way to light as probably about 1/4 foam. Chocolate milks were good, but unknowingly, a bunch of their homemade chocolate syrup pooled at the bottom. Overall, I doubt we'd come back without trying other local options. Just too pricey for the fairly slow, sloppy service. Desserts were ok. Tried the earl grey chocolate, but didn't taste the tea... although quality of chocolate was great. We have some additional pieces that we took home... so fingers crossed!

I got the hot cocoa flight snd it was good. The cups were 8 ounces so it's a bit big. It can probably be shared if you just want to get a taste.

My best friend got married here and it was a cute space. There desserts they offered from downstairs in the shop were delicious. I had tried the jalapeño cheddar scone during the rehearsal and it was incredible. If you are gluten free they have a lot of options too I definitely recommend checking them out. The ladies working downstairs were awesome. Overall the event coordinator for the place was nice and very helpful too.

Whenever we visit Woodstock, this is one place that I must stop by. It has a cozy decor and smells of wonderful chocolate! There are plenty of the seating areas, tables or couches depending on if you are reading or working away some emails. There are a good selection of coffee, tea, chocolates, and baked goods. Best yet, they have GF bakery goods that they packaged individually and properly place above and separate from other gluten containing bakery items. With a family member who is Celiac, I very much appreciate the details to minimize any possibility of cross contamination. The sandwich was delicious. It was not just any breakfast sandwich, it was delicious and you could tell it was prepared with care. I had a medium roast pour over coffee. It had a full body and just right on the roast level. Check out this local gem when you are in Woodstock!

We had our wedding at this venue and it was absolutely perfect! We had 85 people and it was a perfect fit. Shannon was our primary contact for the day of and she was phenomenal! We also worked with Kelsey and she was great. It went seamlessly. The venue has "great bones" and a great location being close to downtown. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!

The Confections and Noshery was an interesting find and in the McHenry County Coffee & Tea Trail challenge. I was able to order and checkout fairly quickly, even while the Farmer's Market was in high demand. There plenty of room to spread out to do work, socialize or chill. Thank you!!!

If you love chocolate this is the location for you. Very nice store in cute Woodstock.

I did have a disagreement with some of the management's policies, although never expressed it to them directly. I feel I and a few others in the community have been misunderstood, such as when a loved man in the community, somewhere in his 90's was banned for dancing with young ladies. I do have an acquaintance who asked to looked around and was denied. I did experience some issues that could have been avoided by a simple conversation and feel the energy of this fine establishment has shifted. However I want to be fair and objective. I do feel the quality of their teas and coffee to be very goo, though overpriced. I first began attend the cafe the energy was more relaxed and playful as I saw it, while still remaining appropriate. In my experience the morning staff is a little slower paced, though not all. When I have time, I never mind waiting. But these days. trains do not stop at every station, and if you miss your train. it can be inconvenient. I have strong confidence that they will improve. Sometimes I feel the place to be a little dingy and dark, as I brought dried lander flowers hoping to encourage management to liven up the environment. The music program is interspersed and diverse. I had never been to the downstairs level, simply because I am not a heavy drinker, although I do enjoy a little warm wine now and then. However I've been down to use the bathroom twice, because on Fridays the wait upstairs can be quite long as long as an hour, so obviously something peculiar is going on. I've noticed there's some live singing on Fridays, but it is bad. Relaxing jazz would be nice, or soft folk guitar and singing could be appealing. People have told me that special events are decent, but overpriced and poorly presented. I attended an event and agree the space is fair. Some of the food items are accessible in the top level, though quite expensive and certainly not fresh. I've not visited the bottom level called SpeakEasy, so It's hard to judge that area. Some guys taught me to play chess at Ethereal , and it was fun even though I'd get beat in a matter of minutes. It seems to me that the counter area was once more playful and relaxed, with people learning from each other, but i'd now tense and strained. Many working class folks say they do not feel comfortable,nor appreciated. I have noticed that myself. I do not feel one should be banned for life from an establishment without asking or coaching a learning, if he or she is clean, appropriate and is not a stalker or problem maker. As a former and quite successful manager myself, I admit to having made some mistakes, yet listening is an important managerial tool. I realize it is easier said than done. Etherial has a lot of power and are represented throughout the square and beyond. I do wish them well but I will never patronize them again. Perhaps they're planning to emphasize retail at other locations.

Their matcha is milk with a light tint of green. The woman that complained in a review a new person made her matcha and it was dark green, please tell me who because that is what matcha should look and taste like. A grassy flavored dark green is a great matcha latte! The prices are a bit high for sure as others have said. Especially when the quality of drink cannot be counted on. The customer service is what gets me. As others have noted, even years ago, it is not any more welcoming and you feel as though you are inconveniencing them all when you walk in here. There's not much personality. We've been in a handful of times during the farmers markets. Some great products though!

Tasty smells, tasty things to eat. Eclectic decorations and always pleasant service.

Okay, I'm doing this again and upgrading to another star. I want to give them more stars, truly I do but they simply cannot get it together outside of having some great chocolate. The food here is overpriced. I get inflation and the cost of goods having risen incredibly in the last year but I order the quiche and side salad last week with a signature latte I got iced. The coffee was meh...it's hot or miss depending on who's behind the counter. The quiche was literally a sliver. So small, it wasn't even a natural pie cut size for quiche. Most of the plate is bagged salad and their vinaigrette remains sweeter than it needs to be. My son's breakfast sandwich was microwaved warm...it was that weird hot to touch you know is not fresh. The size wouldn't be an issue if it was priced accordingly. $40 for what you see in the pic. Now to the real problem, the people who work here literally respond to you as if you're wasting precious moments in their day. It's so unfortunate. I never get a hello, how are ya today, thanks, have a good day here. EVER. This particular day we walked in and to the counter. The gal standing there never greeted us or even looked at us. She was having a conversation with another employee. I pulled a menu to go over it with my son and she then said, are you ready to order. I mean, valid request had it been preceeded with a greeting of some sort. They just make you feel odd being there... completely unwelcoming. Which is pretty crappy considering what they're charging for chocolate. Ok recommend this place for their confections but as far as food, service or coffee...there are plenty locally that are small family owned with better coffee and service.

I found this place in a search for gluten and dairy free chocolates. I placed an order for a box of truffles and they arrived quite messy and mixed up, not in the Valentine's presentation I was hoping for. I shot a quick email to the company about it and someone quickly responded apologizing and that they sent another one out. It arrived super fast, in pristine condition, with four extra chocolate bars for free! Safe to say, I was delighted and super impressed. And the chocolates were delicious! Artfully-crafted, beautiful, and so good.

Been coming here for years (even when they were back in their original location). I love their coffee, chocolate and the atmosphere. This is what they are good at... and why they should focus on. Personally, I think they are starting to try to do too much. Not too long ago they started making their own pastries and they are nowhere near as good as the ones they used to bring in from another company. I have stopped buying pastries and just stick with coffee now. That is why I am giving 4 instead of 5 stars. You can't be the best at everything. My advice is to focus on the chocolate and coffee.

Cute little cafe in Woodstock's square. It's pretty rad that they offer vegan options on the pastries. They also have a grocery section with gourmet tea, coffee, chocolate, ice cream, etc. on display. Outdoor seating available. Nothing like sipping a warm beverage on a cold day and nibbling on some tasty pastry. Although the $4 vegan apple cinnamon scone was hard, it was delicious. The $4 vegan cinnamon roll was quite good, too. .|\---/| | o_o | .\_^_/..2021

Great place for a cold tea on a hot day. The smell of chocolate permeates every part of the place, and it is a wonderful smell. But the best part is the nighttime activities at the speakeasy - Emerson & Oliver - downstairs. Finding the password is fun, the drinks are unique, and you really get the whole speakeasy vibe.

Ethereal Confections has been having issues for a very long time now, but this previous time at the location will be my last due to the fact an employee, Taylor, ridiculed my friend for their personal preferences. I understand employees have a right to express themselves, but keep your opinions out of the workplace if they are insulting, demeaning, or down right prejudice to their customers. Taylor needs to be held accountable for her actions. If a business such as Ethereal Confections boasts about having an inclusive and non-judgmental environment, then they are acting as hypocrites by having such a member of staff going around terrorizing customers for their personal preferences. Taylor has shown to be that member of staff. I am ashamed to have such a well known business in my town paying employees to behave this way. It's disgraceful. Besides this, your prices have gone up yet quality continues to go down, both in food/beverages and your customer service. Ethereal Confections should be ashamed for the audacity of their employee, Taylor, to insult my friend. Taylor must be held responsible for this incident or else the entirety of your "inclusive" environment is at question. I for one will surely not be supporting your shop any longer with employees who cannot act professional in the workplace and keep their opinions at home. You can do better.

Woodstock's famous square is also the home of this renowned chocolate confectionary. Just walk inside and fill your senses with the rich smells of chocolate. Oooh yeah! Browse their small shopping area of different candies and chocolates. Step up to the counter and order your choice of chocolate drink: coffee, tea, hot cocoa, drinking chocolate. They also have some pastries and cookies. Find a seat at a table or one of the comfy chairs by the fireplace (which is twice sided). The fireplace divides the two seating areas. Watch them making chocolate through the windows of the walled off chocolate room. Restrooms in the rear by the elevator. Great place to meet friends, work, treat yourself.

So Happy that Woodstock is getting some trendy food places. Great for teleworking. We visit this location often and I have tried many things on the menu and have not been disappointed. Very cozy and comfortable atmosphere. It's a must try if your in the square.

This chocolate shop has a nice vibe, comfortable seating, and of course chocolate drinks, teas, coffee, and even a few craft beers on tap, along with sandwiches and salads. I came for the beer and decided to have the black bean quesadilla, which comes with a bag of chips or a side salad. I chose the side salad, which basically is a handful of dandelion greens with a balsamic vinaigrette on the side that's too sweet. So I stuffed the greens inside the quesadilla for crunch. Despite the great vibe and olfactory air of chocolate, this establishment has a poor operational design for customer service. I was halfway through my meal and beer when my server told me she was going on a break and needed to cash me out. I looked puzzled. She further explained that the younger servers (behind the bar) cannot cash out a customer with alcohol. I told her I was thinking about getting an espresso after my meal, and would rather wait. Instead of saying she'd have an adult server take over, she offered to make the espresso in the middle of my meal so that I can cash out at her convenience. This felt disruptive and hasty to me; as a customer I felt rushed. Who wants an espresso in the middle of the meal anyway? I declined and cashed out, deciding not to continue with coffee or dessert. EC should not put kids behind the bar. Typically they know nothing about the food prep, and less about the beer. Now if you're running a grocery, there are plenty of grownup checkers to ensure compliance and smooth customer service. That said, the quesadillas are okay--heated up but not fresh of a grill-- and the bathrooms are clean. I expect just a little more, though in friendliness, staffing, and operational consideration.

I love this place! Great place for morning coffee, a light lunch or an evening glass of wine. You can also see the delicious chocolate being made and purchase a variety of really unique chocolate items. Their retail section has a lot of neat treats. Highly recommend this place!!

Really nice inside and right near the square in downtown Woodstock, but what I can't get over is the pricing. Everything seemed just a tad too expensive. My wife got a large iced coffee with one flavored syrup and it was $8, seems steep for a relatively simple drink. Then $12 for four small truffles that were just okay. I'm not saying we'll never be back, but it's not a place we'll visit frequently.

They are known for their house-made chocolates, though we love going to Ethereal for fancy lattes and cocktails. While they can be a little overpriced (hence 4 stars), they have the cutest whiskey or wine or beer flights with chocolate, making them the perfect spot for a date or girls night out. This cafe is really unique for the area and adds a lot of charm to the square. I believe they also have a private space upstairs for events, though I have not looked into this myself.

It's great to know this establishment protects its employees from the likes of the most recent reviewer who took to Yelp to air grievances about corrective actions that needed to be taken due to his behavior. Having the trust of your employees is paramount to business success.

My boyfriend's family was raving about Ethereal Confections and their vegan chocolates. Upon checking out, I sampled a piece of dark chocolate with coconut and coffee. I purchased several Chocolate Bars including Whiskey Infused Dark Chocolate, Apricot Honey Dark Chocolate, Blood Orange Dark Chocolate, Ginger Orange Dark Chocolate, and Strawberry Rose Petal Dark Chocolate. I can't wait to share them with family!

Just experienced a dinner collab between The Norwegian Restaurant in Rockford and Ethereal confections in Woodstock, with liquor parings for each of the 5 courses. It was totally enjoyable and delicious - for the most part. The appetizer first course - chicken liver terrine - was just yucky. But every other course was delightful. The wines were delightful, but the martini that accompanied the salad course was also a miss. It was held in the basement speakeasy at Ethereal in Woodstock. Thanks Emily for a delightful experience!

Truffles were decent....hella overpriced. 25$ for 8 chocolates?!? I pulled the trigger and got them. They weren't bad but product did not reflect cost at all. Staff were visibly anxious and high strung. Maybe over caffeinated lol. Who knows. Will not be returning. Way too much money for 'decent'.

Great chocolate treats and delicious drinks. You have to love the indie shops that cater to different dietary needs. We loved the service in here as well as the cozy ambience. Though I can't quite remember our order, we left with the sensation that we wished this place was closer so it could be a regular daily/weekly stop. Hopefully COVID will be controlled soon so we can come back in and stay awhile.

The chocolate truffles are great but the music was sooooo bad it made us want to leave. The girls working weren't very good either. Not paying attention or working efficiently. We asked to change the music but they said the owners refuse to and they have no control over that.

Ethereal confections. I mean, just say that name out loud. The business is everything the name could imply. Inside is composed of 3 separate-feeling areas, each with a different vibe. Up front, there's a candy counter, with so many eye-popping options for sweet lovers. You're also able to see where the action happens up front, as behind the counters is the candy-making equipment. Very fun, especially for kids. Next, you walk through a little hangout area (just click through photos to see more of this and the other areas). It's like a mini hangar that is very warmly finished. Great place to enjoy your candy and drinks (more on that coming soon) with friends. There's also some great art lining the walls in this area. The finale: the bar, where you can get all manner of drinks and brews, both coffee and alcoholic. As you can see from photos, they've got a complete bar, but they also serve some fun craft cocktails and drink creations involving coffee. There's a small pastry cabinet on the counter with awesome treats (I tried a scone that was delightful). Additionally, they serve quiche, soup, and other cafe-type fare. Overall, this is a cozy, awesome place to hang out with friends or take the kids. Absolutely worth dropping in if you're around the Square.

Ethereal is 100% worth hitting up if you're in the Woodstock area. I met up with a few friends in the area. Many of the shops on the square were closed. Thank goodness Ethereal was open! I hadn't been to the new building, only the building that was on the square. The interior was just as I expected. It was open and comfortable with plenty of space. This is a great spot for a friendly meet up between friends. It wasn't too loud, which can sometimes be the case with cafe's like this. As expected, the chocolate is a bit pricey, but it's really good. Treat yourself! I had one of their specialty drinks. It was really good and something I'd get again. Overall, we all quite enjoyed our beverages. They had far more character than, say, Starbucks. If you're in the area, Ethereal is a place you want to visit. It's not your run of the mill cafe and is a unique spot along this historic square.

Seems to be a local hangout for the local wannabe hippies. Pricey but pretty good drinks. Counter staff all young and impatient. Food available but the menu on window next to counter and really hard to read. Homemade candy at Chicago prices Just off square in Woodstock

Walked in to the place and didn't even get greeted, was confused about the menu and no one ever helped. They just saw us and went to the back. I didn't even bother getting anything I walked right back out. THAT is the only time they said something... which was "bye".

Ethereal, get with the program or you'll destroy your business. Since this business has moved the service has gone down the toilet, as well as product quality and consistency. I have spent $1,000's at Ethereal and I will no longer be a customer. Three strikes and you're out. The first strike was a horrible set of golden milks. Weak, not even "golden" and of course expensive. The second strike was the quality of baked goods on the next visit. I understand you sadly lost your bakery, but the replacement products chosen are very dry, stale and overpriced. Yuck. Also I had paid for goods that were forgotten in my bag and I had to go back and retrieve them. The third strike during the last visit was a very rude employee who wouldn't answer our questions and then turned away muddling something under her breath about us. I guess answering questions isn't part of their job, neither is serving the customer. Also, the new truffle and baked goods case is so high the customers cannot be seen waiting to be served. Better figure these things out or the longevity of this business will cease. Overall the employees have lost their warmth and willingness to serve. This may be news to Ethereal but customers keep the lights on. Three separate visits and issues at all three. You've lost me and my family.

Get the fried chicken dinner special (only available sometimes). Might be the best chicken dinner I've ever tried! Love that this place provides a completely celiac friendly spot, right in town. This place is a Woodstock gem. Stop in for one of the coolest atmospheres a coffee shop could ever have. There's a speakeasy in the basement, What?!? Prices are too high to be 5-star.

I have been coming to ethereal with my friends and family for years. They moved to a new and larger location on the Woodstock square in the past couple years due to the popularity and success of their business. Ethereal provides a homey and warm atmosphere at all times of day. At night there is a speakeasy open to 21 and ups as well as the cafe. My favorite place to get work done is next to the fireplace on those icy Midwest mornings. Not only is the atmosphere great but the chocolate is made in house. Truly delicious, and lovely place to get together with friends.

With my mom being vegan, it's hard to find a treat I can just grab as a surprise for her. Ethereal Confections offers just what I need for those little surprises. In fact, the cupcakes and chocolates here are perfect! Mom and I fight over them, they're so good. And the coffee! Oh! Does anything beat really good coffee with an amazing vegan cupcake? No, I didn't think so.

Fantastic dairy free chocolates made fresh. Every bite was delicious and I am already looking forward to our next visit. There is a speakeasy with music downstairs (open Friday and Saturday after 5pm). There's an event space upstairs with - bar & table space for 80 without over crowding.

Would've liked to leave 3.5 stars because the chocolates and the drink I was were really pretty tasty but the service was close to that of a walmart and I cannot bring myself to leaving 4 stars. The chocolates were well tempered and tasty, though I would've liked a little more kick of the signature flavor of each variety. The shooter I had was whimsical, delicious and balanced. The staff was uninviting and clearly bored with the presence and existence of those of us in the cafe. I was hoping to take a tarte to share with my cohorts that chose to stay at The Moose and was disappointed with the cashier/tender who seemed annoyed at my request. Paying premium prices I expect premium service. The young person at the front chocolate counter was kind enough but sadly was unable to help me with my tarte craving as they were unable to ring me up for it at the front. Seems as though you all could use a new card reading system. I would consider going in for a drink again (and getting two because they take a while to make, you have to pay for each individual order unless you plan ahead and get them at ounce) with lower expectations.

This is a neat little place! It's in the square which is a nice location. It's pretty big too lots of room to sit. We ordered the spinach and artichoke dip which was average but I don't think they are going for being big on their food. We sampled some chocolate which was amazing. They make it here and it's good! They have a good selection of drinks too and a bar. They had some local beers which is good for me because I'm a big beer guy. When you order you have to go to the register which is a little annoying because you can't keep a tab open so every time you want a drink you have to swipe your card. It's a nice little get together or date night though. Kudos for being a nice little local business.

There are few late night/after concert options in Woodstock. There used to be a Greek owned greasy spoon called Papa G's across the street from the Opera House (a restaurant with marginal food but it was open late, plus it had a signed photo of Bill Murray on the wall near the register), but that has since been replaced last year by the Double Yolk Cafe, a restaurant that now closes in the early afternoon. We had just finished seeing Leo Kottke's Friday concert at the Opera House and standing just outside the outer doors, to our left we saw a lit sign that said "OPEN." So like moths we floated towards the light. It was a peculiarly narrow building inside with three compartments: displays of chocolate and other confections (and what looked like the working area dedicated to candy making, behind the display cases, open for viewing) in the first section, an array of upholstered furniture in the second section, and bearing to the right, finally a smallish bar with maybe a half dozen stools and several metal tables and chairs along the wall. We settled ourselves in the third area. Ordering at the bar, I got my girl what was called a "Merry Berry" Smoothie and a cheese plate, while I had a small (12 oz.) latte. The smoothie was supposed to contain strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and milk. The cheese plate contained homemade crackers, almonds, dried apricots, some sort of jam, and 4 cheeses: Fontina, Crema Kasa, a goat cheese called Midnight Moon, and a Petite Créme Brie. The latte was pale tasting liquid. But it was hot. My girl found the smoothie to be bland and thin. It was accompanied by a candy cane colored paper straw that appeared to absorb the liquid and broke apart before the smoothie was finished. The napkins my girl asked for were like paper towels from a bathroom dispenser. And we agreed the four cheeses were tasteless whitish chunks of despair. The dried apricots were leather. The jam was purple. The almonds tasted like almonds. The supposedly homemade crackers were unsalted cardboard. The food and liquids were, taken as a whole, a painful bore. The service was adequate. The young man and woman were pleasant enough. There was a conversation about the business moving soon elsewhere on the square because the landlord was renovating. There were signs posted outside. Once the food and drinks were delivered, we never encountered the staff again, save to overhear their enthusiastic details about the landlord and when they might have to vacate the property as they interacted with people sitting at the bar. I think that if a restaurant has the moxy to call itself as ethereal than something about it should be ethereal. Certainly, we didn't buy any chocolate that evening, so maybe that's where we fell short. The rest of the venue looked like any other hipster hole in the wall that had too few seats. The metal patio furniture in the bar was unpleasant. To say the food was disappointing is an underestimate.

I can only speak to the chocolates and the front confectionary area - I haven't had a chance to explore the cafe or try one of their pairings/tastings. The shop is cute and the staff was kind and patient with my indecision. I usually want to try nearly everything when I visit a chocolatier, so it took a few minutes for me to read my way through the descriptions and narrow it down to a couple of truffles. The truffles are high quality and by far the largest truffles I've ever encountered - you're definitely getting a good bang for your buck. I opted for the Honey Bear (peanut butter, honey, cinnamon, smoked salt) and the Juliette (honey and lavender). The only downside is that neither flavor I tried excited me. I am blessed to come from a city with some amazing chocolatiers, and I think my palate is more geared toward the bold flavors you find here. Ethereal Confections's confections fit their namesake - it's more of a whisper of flavor than a punch. I know a lot of spices are fat soluble, so maybe heavy Wisconsin cream blooms flavors a bit more than the vegan ingredients. Please note I am not a chocolatier, I've just watched way too many cooking shows and this is purely a guess. Food science musings aside, I would happily return if I find myself in Woodstock again to continue to explore their offerings. The Ethereal Dream and Smoking Gun both sound up my alley.

Great coffee and fantastic, comfortable space to work or meet on the Square. Service wasn't particularly friendly, but fast enough.

When we first moved to woodstock we were so excited to hear about a chocolate shop and cafe that had vegan options, and we went regularly. I'm not a coffee drinker, but my husband is and he always loves his latte. I have been going here to get my matcha on special occasion for maybe 6 months now. Every time it's awesome! So well blended, the perfect amount of oat milk, no clumps, and the perfect syrups (I think it's lavender and vanilla, but I'm not sure). Even the color is beautiful, this very pretty light green. I only get it on occasion because it's about $10, which I don't feel like justifying everyday. However, about a week ago, I could not justify it at all. My husband ordered me a regular matcha latte with oat milk, which was my order before they had their "strawberry fields forever" special for summer. He comes back with a dark green, fish tank scum colored drink. I looked at him like "what is this" and he said "I don't know, it wasn't the usual woman that makes it". I asked if he could go back in and have them remake it because it just tasted like a scoop of matcha powder with room temp water. He comes back to the car 5 minutes later with the exact looking drink. I taste it again, and it tastes no different than their first mistake, I was so disappointed. I wasn't going to go back in again and complain, so i just took it home and added my own oat milk and syrups. I hope if I give it another shot, it will be made right again. As for the food and chocolate, it's okay. I never crave ethereal chocolate, but I'm also not that much of a chocolate person. All of their chocolates are vegan aside from the ones with honey, which is awesome! However, many members of staff don't know what vegan is, and look very confused when I ask if a certain caramel chocolate is vegan (because 99% of caramel is made from dairy milk). The vegan baked goods in the case are okay, no complaints, but no rave appeal, I wouldn't go out of my way to buy some, but if I'm already there I might get one. The vegan menu items are, unfortunately, very underwhelming. The vegan breakfast sandwich is nothing special, just some 'just egg' and vegan cheese on an English muffin. Wouldn't get it again. I could make my own at home in the microwave, not worth $9.50. "The millennial" is just some basic avocado toast, not worth $8. The staff are maybe in their late teens, early 20s. They don't really smile or make nice small talk with customers, they are more concerned with talking to their coworkers about personal stuff. I'm totally fine with that, just maybe be a tiny bit nicer to me while I'm dropping $20 on 2 drinks for my husband and I. Once they told me the kitchen was closed when it wasn't, I felt kinda weird about that exchange, but I don't think that woman works there anymore. Overall, I like ethereal - on occasion. That occasion being my matcha is made right, I'm not hungry, and I'm given kind customer service. Other than that, I can make my matcha at home.

Took a little ride on the motorcycle and discovered this place with my husband. The coffee is very good and the staff is very friend. I ordered the salted karma mocha

Great place, beautiful decor, lots of choices! Not just chocolate and coffees! Super quick service and always a smiling face is greeting you!

Wow, we came here for a drink since they opened their new location and I must say it's a disappointment. My daughter was with us so my mom and I went down to peak into the speakeasy and I guess it's not allowed. Well guess what I'll walk my way down the street to another wine bar where they appreciate their customers. Rodney was the unpleasant door man. Bring your money elsewhere.

What a terrible experience. I grew up in woodstock. Lived in Oregon for college then downtown and now in NW burbs. The staff is constantly complaining and everything is overpriced. I literally heard 3 stories about how the staff feels about the owner...not good. But they are probably not the best employees. No smile or courtesy. And it wasn't just me. The gentleman next to me had the same experience. Skip it for sure.

Just opening the door you can smell the chocolate and as soon as walk in, you can see them making it! All the truffles on display looked amaaaaaazing! I ventured back into the coffee shop and got myself a vanilla earl grey tea latte (with coconut milk.. SO happy they had that as an option) and as I'm sitting here sipping on it, it's absolutely perfect for this chilly day! All sorts of great snackie stuff, chocolate of course, and a coffee/tea menu of really cool sounding combinations.. And they do chocolate/whiskey/craft beer pairings too (whaaaaaaat?! Yes. YES!) I don't get this way often, but next time I am, I'll be stopping in again!