I'm going to kind of double up on this review. Harvest Creek and Pine Creek Ltd pretty much sit…read moreright on top of one another. They are "creeks" separated by a wall but they both have a very similar feel. So similar in fact that I asked my girlfriend... "Do you think these shops might have the same owner?" The atmosphere is low lit and cozy and the collection of merchandise is eclectic. Definitely not something that you run into every day... I'm not sure how to describe the merchandise. Pine Creek offers some seasonal and smaller home furnishing. More leaning to home good. And some items on Harvest Creek you don't necessarily think of when you think Iowa. Some border what you think of when you think wiccan or occult (not in a bad way though)... If I had to guess the owners have their own personal tastes and interests and they stock the shops to align with what they like and hope the market finds them. We really enjoyed looking through both of these little shops and they are ones I would encourage anyone coming through the Winterset area to stop and check out both Harvest Creek and Pine Creek Ltd!

This is one of the most unique shops I've ever been in. It feels as if you are entering a mystical…read moreworld. It is absolutely beautiful inside. It is a treat to visit here.

Great selection of OG classics and modern items!…read more Some standard retail packaged items, but also bulk, and international offerings. Make sure you check out the chocolates and specialty stuff! It's like Dollar Tree. You never walk out with just what you walk in looking for. Lol

What a delicious store!! The bulk candy is fairly priced and they have it all! From Halloween to…read moreChristmas this place will be my "need a gift" go to! Plus stocking stuffer candy treats will be epic from here!!

Due to their limited hours, we had not been able to previously visit Uptown Confections, but a…read moreHoliday festival gave us the opportunity! Uncluttered layout with fun signs and buying options throughout the store. Someone has a fun sense of humor! Silly buttons, stickers.and cards. Great candy and sweet options. Friendly customer service. Good pricing.

Have stopped here a couple times, the family likes to stop here when in Ankeny sometimes.read more

Did someone say CHOCOLATE??? We bought over$100 of chocolate, fudge, nuts, gummies, dark.....dark…read morechocolate..(3 big bags of those) tasted like silk...Boston baked beans, dried fruit... and a kool aid bar while you shop??? Dean and I died and went to Candy-land heaven! Staff was great...huge warehouse of candy options from back in the day too!

My spouse wanted to know what I wanted to do for my birthday and Baker's Candies has been on my…read morelocal "bucket list" for a while so off we went. It's about a 30 minute drive from Omaha and we had no problem finding it. My first impression was that it was way bigger than I expected and totally worth the trip!! I regularly buy Baker's chocolates at the grocery store but there was so much more selection and the prices were cheaper. For example, the bag of Patriotic Mix was $12.95 while it's usually $16.99 at Hy-Vee for the same thing. Besides the chocolates they are known for, they also had a large selection of saltwater taffy, fudge, and a ton of other candies, some I haven't seen since childhood. In addition to candy, they also sold a lot of locally made food stuffs like Rotella's bread, Mi Mama tortillas, Valentino's, Dorothy lynch, salsas, dips, jams, jerky, spaghetti sauce, you name it. They even had t-shirts, hats, and a refrigerated section for various meats. It was really cute inside and a lot of places for photo opportunities. There was a bench inside and a covered patio outside with a big parking lot. The staff were quick, efficient, and friendly. Glad I finally got to visit this place and I will be back again when my sweet tooth feels the need. :)

This business has been around for 101 years. The 6th and 7th generation is currently there making…read morechocolate, providing amazing samples and providing the history of the area. You can taste the love in every bite. It's a must stop location. Service was amazing. The room is small, so only a few people in at a time. Not far off of I-80 path.

Great chocolate! My mother bought a box of chocolate coconut bites - and they were delicious! Great…read moreservice and she was very knowledgeable about her chocolate too. Cute little shop, so happy it was open on our drive by to Des Moines from Omaha!

Stam's not only delivers on quality chocolates but their espresso is an absolute treat every time I…read morego in! It is made perfect every time. You can customize your purchase entirely or browse for fun new flavors, service is always timely & friendly. I will continue to go to Stam's as long as it is around. Looking forward to see what they've got for Valentine's Day treats this weekend!

Amazing!! They have delicious chocolate and housemade Gelato. The dark chocolate Gelato uses their…read moreown chocolate and it is good! Service was kind. Got a Pitta iced tea. Yum!! They offer hot and iced tea from all their looseleaf choices. Cozy place. Bonus--You can also get coffee creams from Amsterdam!!

We didn't buy anything, but if you have a sweet tooth or like candy, you'll find it here…read more Pretty interesting and eclectic place and if you had nothing to do, you could spend a lot of time here. Pretty much any type of candy you want from newer current stuff to random weird candy and stuff that we grew up eating. They also have a section with vinyl records, pinball machines, toys, displays, drinks, etc. lots of photo opportunities inside and outside the place. Seems like one of the places you should check out if you're in Omaha or downtown.

Had so much fun at Hollywood Candy during my recent visit to Omaha! So many things to see, try, and…read morebuy while you're here. The busiest parts of the shop are the candy and soda fountain section. Lots of nostalgic treats to purchase, as well as decorations and other displays. Lots of other shops within the shop (similar to an antique mall) with records and other pop culture items for sale. My favorite part of the shop were the pinball machine rooms. Antique and modern pinball machines were packed into two rooms and each play was super affordable! It is worth mentioning that some of the antique ones were there as display only, but cool to see nonetheless. I spent most of my time here playing a few games and could have definitely spent more time here if I had the opportunity during my short time in downtown. So glad I got to check out this local gem and would recommend it to anyone in looking to grab a sweet treat or play some games!

This is a classic old market stop when you're in the area! I love most everything here, and love…read morethat it's connected to Dolci so you can stop in for a lovely café to go with your indulgent chocolate! The most recent time I stopped in, I got the mud ball, creme bon bon, and chocolate caramel peanut cluster. They were all amazing, but I think the bon bon was my favorite (and my husband's), followed closely by the caramel peanut cluster. I couldn't decide which to get, so I'm looking forward to stopping in and trying more things. There's also packaged candy choices and fudge if those are your things. The service was quick, friendly, and the only thingy that took a bit of time was waiting for the people in front of us to decide what they wanted.

This space was so cute! It's a tight space but has some nostalgic candies, fudge, other chocolates,…read morea jellybean station, all the haribo gummies you can imagine, and other yummy treats. The staff here is so kind, I mean beyond kind. Everything you would picture a candy shop to be this place is it. We love it here.

Stopped by to try the sweet corn ice cream (I wasn't huge on it so bought a classic flavor) and…read moreended up also trying their cookie dough (really good alone and went well with a scoop of ice cream). Very cute and fun decor around the shop and the employees were friendly and helpful. :) Lots of sweet treats for all different preferences available. Parking in the front was easy and they also had a bike rack on the side with a huge pink decorative bicycle. Indoor seating available and the space was clean.

Really great stop with delicious candy and lovely workers. This place is a delightful stop in Iowa…read morewith a great selection of candy and delicious drinks. The interior is very colorful and friendly. My family and I purchased a variety of chocolates and were not disappointed. I definitely recommend checking it out!