CB checked all the boxes for my hard candy cravings--sweet, sour, tart, savory, spicy, and nostalgic favorites. A few weeks ago, I was in Monterey and picked up an assortment of hard candies from one of the many bulk candy shops there. After hearing about CB, I decided to take a nice late-morning ride from Berkeley to the Pier in hopes of finding more. CB has a smaller but nice selection of sugar-free hard candies, while more than 70% of the store seems devoted to barrels of saltwater taffy. However, along the sides and back of the store, you'll find barrel after barrel of hard candies--just about every variety imaginable. Everything I purchased was individually wrapped and fresh from the store barrels. So far, none of the candy has been stale, gummy, or frustratingly difficult to unwrap. The vibe inside was cool and super relaxed. I was surprised--and honestly a little sorry--to see so few people there at 11:00 a.m. on a Monday. Maybe it's because the shop sits at the very end of Pier 39? The staff was friendly and helpful when asked, though they didn't engage much while I wandered around looking for candy varieties. Overall, CB's prices per pound were lower than the candy shops on Monterey's Cannery Row. Of course, once I factored in gas, bridge tolls, and parking, my actual cost per pound was much higher. Then again, maybe not--considering I didn't have hotel and valet parking expenses this time (lol). I'm glad CB is close by, and I'm already looking forward to another visit. read more

Located at Pier 39....They had every kind of candy you'd want...at least I think so. I came for the taffy, but bought things I hadn't seen since childhood. Don't come in here with the munchies because you will leave with plenty to munch on. I picked all my favorite flavored taffy and a few new ones from Vanilla, candy corn, lemon meringue, butter, orange cream, watermelon, strawberry cheese cake and several other flavors. All deelish, except the new one I tried strawberry cheesecake wasn't a wonder for me. I found the old School Razzlers bubble gum candy, Slap Stix and other candies from my childhood. The options for candy seemed endless and plentiful. I left with more than I needed, but I was satisfied. I would fully recommend this place for treats & sweets. read more

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Talk about options! I am a huge taffy lover, so I was pleasantly surprised to see the amount of different options and unique flavor combinations they had available. I wanna say I got at least four of everything lol. They also had unique candies that you probably wouldn't find anywhere else. I also love the throwback candies from my childhood. The store has so many options. Me and my girlfriends went crazy trying to trim down our haul. The funniest part of all is we didn't even have the kids with us and we spent well over $100. Definitely a good stop with the kids if you're at Pier 39 or even for ourselves if your candy lovers like us. read more

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They have an amazing selection of taffy. Lots of unique flavors. I had never been to a store like this so it was a nice experience. In addition to this, they also have quite the selection of other candies. Lots of novelties. Towards the back they have a row full of chocolate bars. We picked up some taffy, some bubblegum cigarettes, a Wonka bar, some Mazapan, some chocolate bars, and a bunch of other mini candies! read more

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Such a cute store in Pier 39 with lots of taffy and nostalgic candy options. Priced according to the touristy area it is. I loved that you could grab a bucket and get your own mix, or grab a mixed bag -- the option I chose for a last minute white elephant gift under $10. Also grabbed some delicious, perfectly puckering sour belt candy. read more

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Barrels and barrels of all sorts of candy!! You definitely gotta church this spot out if you have a sweet tooth! They have all kinds of candy that bring you back to when you were a kid. The staff are friendly and welcoming. Grab yourself a basket and make sure you take some candy back for family and friends! read more

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They will not let my service animal in! I'm reporting them to the ADA as soon as I finish my amazing fields trip with my 5 girls. I was only in there to supervise them and because they sniff the candy, there not serviced. I wanted to show them the letter but the mean lady said she will call security. But ambience was nice, they just got to hire better people that will treat persons of disability appropriately. read more

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3.5 out of 5 The selection of taffy was amazing! The interesting ones were coconut curry, POG taffy, banana cream pie and peaches and cream. It was a lot of fun picking out the flavors to bring back for my son. However, the other candies were very expensive. It was $4.99 for a special flavored KitKat bar and other special bars were around $4.99 - $6.99 which is a little too steep. It was around $14.99 for a pound of taffy. Which is a bit expensive but not too bad. I ended up spending around $17 for just over a pound. It was well worth it for all the cool flavors I chose. The guy at the cash register wasn't too friendly. Thought he would be happier or a bit friendly since this is a candy shop catering to kids. After getting the candy, I recommend going to the end of the pier where you can see a big heart statue, Alcatraz and the Golden Gate Bridge. It's a great place to snap some photos and videos. read more

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Overpriced, price gouging, definitely check prices before you buy, some candy do not have prices... 2 taffy's 1 lolypop 2 tamarind candy's and 2 ring pops over $15 plus tax what a rip off... do not recommend read more

Pier 39, spent $30 on sticky gooey salt water taffy. Corn syrup had separated, I've never had such disgusting taffy.

A must-see if going to Pier 39 There's so much variety when it comes to candy and so many differently flavors of taffy Good choice for affordable souvenirs as taffy is a staple and there are so many flavors that you can find a unique flavor for everyone you're buying for Perfect place to release your inner child as their is a nostalgic vibe and so many different candies to fawn over read more

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Looking to get your sweet tooth fix, this is the place to get your sugar rush on! Convely located in Pier 39 at the end of the Pier... all the way in the back. They have every single.kind of salt water taffy you can think of, or your heart desires. The barrels are step up so you can walk around and have candies on the left and the right. Prices are for a portion of a pound, so chose wisely as it can add up quickly! read more

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My mom loves coming to Candy Baron when we're in fisherman's wharf I always get the root beer barrels read more

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So. Much. Taffy. You will love this candy store if you like taffy!! Even though I don't, we had a great time viewing all the different types of candies - they have a great selection of random candies, indulging Japanese matcha Kit Kat, hello Kitty candies, etc. We never give the kids candies, but since we were in the candy store, they got it each pick one they really wanted! So special! read more

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There are tons of candies here. Tons. A fun nostalgic journey as they have classic old candies, souvenir/character tins, every type of gummy you could think of, imported candies and hard to find flavors. Everything is seriously overpriced, but it's to be expected in the location. read more

I'm not a big fan of taffy, but when my sister came back from her trip to San Francisco, she brought back a bag full of them. Looking through the pile, I grabbed a few for myself. I didn't try any until I got home. The ones I picked out were fruity, and some were spicy. I really liked the one that had chili in it because it tasted like Mexican candy. Usually taffy sticks to my teeth, but these were soft and not as sticky. read more

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Taffy galore, name your flavor they usually have it. They have other assorted candies as well. If you've got a sweet tooth, come on over. read more

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Owner is not friendly and very mean spirited. Was a bad experience all together conversing with her. I would not recommend this place to anyone read more

This is the best place in California to get salt water taffy. I have searched most of the California coast line. The store is clean and the staff has always been friendly and helpful. I would drive from the Central Valley just to get salt water taffy. I moved to Idaho in 2018, and I still order my taffy from them. It takes 2 days to get here, but it's definitely worth it. read more

Barrels and barrels on salt water taffy can be found in this place. Lots of your old favorite flavors and some interesting new ones. Watch out for those upper shelves... didn't know there were so many x-rated versions of candy paraphernalia. read more

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Located at the very end of Pier 39 in San Francisco, the Candy Baron opened its door back in 2003 and it was no surprise that it became a huge success. Visitors of all ages enjoy the endless flavors of salt water taffy, old classics, novelty goods, and sweets from all over the world. Salt water taffy assortments range from the typical banana, green apple, passion fruit, peppermint, & vanilla. Some out of the norm flavors are xtreme hot, maple bacon, gingerbread, hot chocolate, chili mango, & buttered popcorn. Old classics that you aren't able to find regularly: Chick-O-Stick (crunchy peanut butter candy with coconut) Mary Janes (peanut and molasses candy bits) Abba Zabba (taffy with pb center) Big Hunk (peanut chunks covers with sweet nougat) Bit-O-Honey (almond bits covered in honey flavored nougat) Sunkist Fruit Gems (fruit flavored jelly candies) Novelty goods (whether they are a blast from your past, invoking childhood memories or a whimsical items from modern times) are an absolute must! Choc-Aid (chocolate bar shaped in bandaid form) Cinnamon Toothpicks Harry Potter Bean Boozled Jelly Beans Wack-O-Wax (flavored wax meant to be chewed and enjoyed like gum) All In all, a nice to store to visit and enjoy especially if you are a salt water taffy fan. There are gummies and chocolates if you aren't into that sort of thing. The cost of things are on the more expensive side but it's well worth the price tag for old school treats that aren't so readily available at your normal department store. read more

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Another cool shop at pier 39. A candy shopped with all the candy displayed on barrels. They have a huge selection of taffy and every other kind of candy you can think of. It's self serve, fill your bags to your heart's delight. Most of it is priced per weight with other items priced individually. read more

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Variety for snacks and candy is good but extremely pricey. I walked away with 3 bags of candy that you would grab at a gas station for $2.99/ea and was charged $5.99/ea. Had to cave for the kids! Guess they gotta charge for the crazy location they have here at Pier 39! They don't have the latest trending candy but they definitely have a good assortment. read more

Was strolling around and came across this place. Ok I admit, at first glance I thought the sign said "candy bacon" so I was like what? Bacon? Let's go inside. then my bf said "..... it's candy baron" and well it was too late, I was already halfway in. Anyways, this place has SOOOOOOO many flavored taffy candy! They're 25 cents for 1. The strawberry cheesecake one is really good!! They also have a bunch of other candy, different flavors tootsie rolls, jawbreakers, chocolate etc. read more

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Taffy Overload!!!! Over 50 choices to choose from!! Old fashion candies too! No free samples though read more

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Barrels and barrels of salt water taffy! A whole section devoted to sugar free candies. We found some really great salt water taffy flavors (Rum, for instance) and old time candies (Chick O Stick). We bought a couple of pieces of candies that we hadn't had before just to try. Sadly, no sampling allowed. Nice guys working there. We had fun and my dentist is probably going to lecture me when he sees me agin. read more

Candy Baron - They have sugar free Chick O Sticks, but we opted for the real deal. & banana and rum salt water taffy. That's right ... RUM! - Candy Stores Near Me - San Francisco, California

My sister and I both have a sweet tooth and she just loves sugary candy so we wandered in here for the fun of it. I personally was drawn in by the beautiful displays of taffy and did not plan to purchase anything. However, we were the only ones in there and we were able to make a few uninterrupted laps around the infield of salt water taffy. We circled those barrels of taffy like a pack of wolves circling its prey. Finally, it was decision time and we dropped a few handfuls in our bucket - cupcake flavored, pina coloda, coffee, etc. It was a whole lotta fun and tasty too. Also, I liked that the taffy was not too sticky so all of our fillings stayed intact. Candy Baron, being a true candy baron, does offer lots of other types of candy, including hard to find old-fashioned candy. Given that, you may find a little nostalgic in here. One thing that I did find odd, is that we didn't see the price of the bulk taffy posted anywhere. We probably would have bought more but we thought it was going to be really expensive. We would have asked the sales clerk but she was on the phone the entire time we were in there, including while ringing us up. read more

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I don't particularly have a sweet tooth, so this review is a bit skewed. The place has a lot of candy! So many different kinds. The taffy which are in barrels everywhere, are 10 dollars a pound. It's not listed anywhere so you have to ask. The staff doesn't really walk around asking if you need help or anything. You just do your own thing, grab some candy, and pay for it. Not much else to say. I think you can expect slightly higher prices due to this being in a touristy area. read more

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Wow, candy galore, I was impressed. They even had candy that I haven't seen since the sixties. Great selection, but to bad zero customer service. Good for browsing too, I didn't buy anything...such will power!!! read more

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Located at the end of Pier 39. I walked in to taffy heaven! Any flavor you can imagine they had. They also had a larger variety of other sweets too. They are a little pricey. My taffy was $5 per pound. I bought a little over two pounds. Worth every penny. I took off one star for prices and they had no items with the store name on it. Wanted to get something for someone whose name is Baron. read more

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How can you go to San Francisco and venture down to the very end of Pier 39 and not stop in at the Candy Baron!? You can't! I love this place and it makes me smile when I go in and see all the candy from when I was growing up! There is such a ginormous selection of candy in this place that I can't begin to name them all. My favorite is the salt water taffy! All the flavors are so good but I love the strawberry, blueberry, cherry, cran-raspberry, huckleberry and pretty much any berry flavor in the taffy. The taffy is so soft and chewy! There is just so much candy that you are sure to find something that you like! read more

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Awesome candy shop with everything on the map, taffy being their specialty. Just grab a basket and start filling it up, about $11 a pound. You can get about 8-10 pieces of taffy for under $2. Try the apricot or passion fruit, amazing. read more

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The employees were super sweet which is the biggest reason I am not giving this place a 1 star. But it is extremely pricey for super generic candy like (laffytaffy, jolly ranchers etc.) stuff you could find at a gas station. For about 7 pieces of candy we paid $30, parking in the garage right across pier 39 wasn't even that expensive. read more

They have plenty of candy, including big old wood barrels filled with individually wrapped salt water taffy, Pez (including giant dispensers), English candy bars (Crunchie, Violet Crumble, Curly Wurly, Cadbury Flake), novelty gum, lollipops, licorice, gummies, etc. I noticed the world's largest lollipop and the world's largest gummi bear for sale. The prices per ounce aren't posted. The shop has an old fashioned general store feel with old pictures on the wall. The taffy seems to take up most of the store. Powell's has a better look and better candy selection. read more

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Sweet taffy, tasty lollipops, and just about any and all of your favorite candies can be found here! Located at the end of Pier 39, Candy Baron will steal the hearts and souls of those who have a sugar addiction! Walking in, I was immediately entranced by delightful displays of barrels full of taffy. For about $8, I got half a bag of taffy, which are decently priced considering the super touristy location and the rare candy options you'll only find here. My favorite taffy flavors are their banana cream pie and apple pie; they are just so delicious! read more

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I am not a fan of Pier 39 and this shop sums it all up. Regular candy at astronomically high prices. They offer this huge baskets which fools people into purchasing more since it has hardly taken up any room. The majority of the party spent $11+ dollars on loose candy and hardly had that much. What did I learn today? Avoid this shop. read more

Very pricy candy store but always tons of fun to look at all the different kinds of candy especially from different countries. Most candies are by pound and can get very costly if you fill their bucket. We got some salt water taffy. $8.99/lb! Let the kids pick from their vast selection but was careful because it easily can cost over $10. They actually were very good. Fun cute place at the pier near cute shops and a carousel and yummy clam chowder bowls. read more

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BARRELS OF TAFFY!!!!!!!!!! Actually, it's not, there's wood at the top so it makes it look like the entire thing is filled, but it's not. http://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=CAveDmi9tYg3Gbs9VVnm2Q&select=0w-HO8FL003EEnlP-1ndnQ What tricksters!!! I bought $5 worth of taffy, although I really wanted the small bag with taffy that was $10, but you couldn't pick what flavors you wanted. I bought some mango, green apple, peppermint, cotton candy, chocolate mint, guava, pomegranate...and many others. read more

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I love coming to old fashion candy shops like this! I haven't been to San Francisco in a long time - I didn't even go once this year but I hope to make a trip back to Fisherman's Wharf soon and visit this candy place again! I like their varieties of salt water taffy and those nostalgic candies you wouldn't be able to find at a regular convenient store. read more

Candy Baron - there are some interesting flavors like chili mango, cherry cola, caramel apple, etc. - Candy Stores Near Me - San Francisco, California

I was trying not to buy anything during our visit to Pier 39 (we went to the Aquarium for the kids), but there were simply too many candy places here and we needed to waste time before lunch time. The selection of candy here is huge. The prices will floor you. I almost gave them two stars but then overheard somebody talk about rental prices. No wonder candy here is 3x what it should be. It took the kids nearly half an hour to pick out something I was willing to buy for them. read more