Norman Love Confections - Sarasota

University Park, FL · Chocolate shop

Rating
4.8/5
★★★★★ 4.8
Reviews
20
Rank in University Park
#2
of 12 restaurants
City Percentile
82%
rating percentile
Address
Norman Love Confections - Sarasota, 8109 Cooper Creek Blvd, University Park, FL 34201
Phone
(941) 777-5507
Website
www.normanloveconfections.com
Status
Open · Closes 8 PM

Norman Love Confections - Sarasota is a restaurant located in University Park, FL. It is one of 12 restaurants listed in University Park. Its 4.8-star rating is above the University Park city average of 4.4 stars. It ranks #2 among University Park restaurants by combined rating and review volume. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About Norman Love Confections - Sarasota

Award-winning confectionery shop producing handcrafted gourmet chocolates, pastries, and baked goods daily.

Hours

Saturday9 AM–8 PM
Sunday10 AM–6 PM
Monday9 AM–7 PM
Tuesday9 AM–7 PM
Wednesday9 AM–7 PM
Thursday9 AM–7 PM
Friday9 AM–8 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Wendy M. · Apr 2025

Artisanal Chocolate Heaven in Sarasota – Norman Love Confections If you’re searching for the best chocolate shop in Sarasota, look no further than Norman Love Confections. As a chocolate lover and dessert enthusiast, I made not one, but two visits during my recent trip—and I’d go back again in a heartbeat. On my first visit, I picked up a 5-piece box of beautifully crafted artisanal chocolates. Each piece looked like a miniature painting—visual eye candy that delivers unforgettable flavor. Rich, luxurious, and perfectly balanced, these chocolates are made for those who truly appreciate gourmet craftsmanship. Even the elegant boxes are worth saving—so well-designed they feel like gifts themselves. The mango gelato also blew me away—bright, tropical, and silky smooth. It’s the kind of ref

★★★★★ 5.0 Megan Vitiello · Mar 2025

Supwr delicious goods! The lemon strawberry cake was amazing, and so was the chocolate one! The cakes are so pretty that you don't want to spoon into them and mess them up. The chocolate lover's coffee was like dark chocolate milk. I love the mugs. They're so fancy. The staff are so kind and gave myself and my husband a free chocolate to sample. The hazelnut one was heavenly. We will be back!

★★★★★ 5.0 Larissa M · Mar 2026

I love their bonbons so much that my husband surprises me with a full box every now and then and we live in NJ! Every time we visit Florida, we make sure to stop by for some chocolate. It’s hard to pick favorites because they’re all just too good!

★★★★★ 5.0 Rachel Martinez · May 2024

Excellent food and service!! Lunch today was the chicken pesto savory crepe and it was delicious. For desert we chose an assortment of chocolates to enjoy at home. We really enjoyed our conversation with Eddie, the manager, who is really the perfect brand ambassador for NLC. He took the time to tell us about their upcoming expansions in other cities and offered a sample of 97% dark chocolate from El Salvador from the BLACK collection. So glad he did, because we left with a box from that collection. We will be back whenever we visit Sarasota because this location delivers both on flavor and service.

★★★★★ 5.0 Kat · Jul 2024

Norman's love review The store is located to the right of Trader Joe's, and to the right of J. Crew. Food:Gourmet chocolates made with hard work and dedication. I read on their site they leave out the preservatives. Service:The team behind the delicious treats, creates not only for the taste buds but culinary artistry. Jeremy, Emily, and Kemily were all so welcoming and informative. They even let me try the most popular chocolates. Really great individuals. Thank you!!! Atmosphere:Very open and spacious. The counter is further in the building. When you walk in to the left are a few boxes of chocolates. Super clean and fresh since they moved locations. All in all outstanding!!! Can't wait to share this place with my loved ones!

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Onsite Services ✓ Takeout ✓ Dine In ✓ Delivery ✓ Great Dessert ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Dessert ✓ Quick Visit ✓ Debit Cards ✓ Nfc Mobile Payments ✓ Free Parking Lot ✓ Free Street Parking

Services

Chocolate shopBakeryCandy storeDessert restaurantDessert shopIce cream shopPastry shop

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