Exceptional choices! A little hard to find but worth the drive! Oh yes! Highly recommendread more

I learned about Startup Candy Co only recently when Rockwell Ice Cream announced they'd purchased…read moreit. They said they would make no changes, and this has enabled a historical candy company to continue producing and selling their special wares, so bravo! They have very limited hours: 11am-3pm, and only on weekdays so it is a bit of a challenge getting here. But on President's Day I was off work, and I checked ahead of time to verify they were open, so made the trek down to Provo. They are housed in a strip of brick buildings shared with other businesses, and though I arrived around 11:30, the shop door was locked. I have the worst luck when I am set on visiting somewhere in particular, and the whole way there I kept saying that they wouldn't be open, considering I had to drive nearly an hour just to get there, so it felt unsurprising. Thankfully, though, as I turned away they unlocked the door. I imagine they do little actual business through this store, so probably don't stress too much about making sure the door is open, and clearly they can hear from inside. The point of this rambling story is simply to persevere, or perhaps call them, if you arrive during normal business hours and they don't appear to be open. The shop interior is just one small room, and honestly, there was very little product. They've got a variety of about twenty or so lollipops, including some seconds, their Magnolia candy (teeny hard candies with a perfumed liquid center), caramel popcorn, chocolate covered cinnamon bears, and a couple other chocolate covered goodies (including their Opera bar...more on that in a moment!). I inquired if they still had the chocolate covered caramels they'd shared on IG, but they were unfortunately out, though offered that Rockwell should have some. I was a bit crestfallen, as there was so little there, it was all milk chocolate save for the Black Bears, and I'd rather had my heart set on the caramel, but that was a Valentine's Day special, so the onus was on me to confirm their availability. Anyways, I bought Black Bears (dark chocolate covered cinnamon bears) and an Opera Bar, eschewing the planned for Magnolias once I read they had artificial flavoring (though now I wish I would have at least tried a little tin). The Opera bar was the number one thing I wanted as I imagined it would be close to one of my favorite things in the world: Opera Fudge from Lebanon, Pennsylvania. While the milk chocolate coating it was horrid (like...not even chocolate. Might as well have been candy melts for all the chocolate flavor it gave), the filling was EXACTLY like the opera fudge of my dreams. Not an ooey, melty fondant, but thick, rich, and lusciously creamy. They had a box of cream chocolates too, which I imagine might be made with the same filling, and I hope those are someday offered in dark chocolate as that would basically make all my wishes come true. And the cinnamon bears were very good! The dark chocolate was pleasantly bitter, and the perfect foil to the sweet, not super spicy cinnamon gummies. Side note regarding opera fudge, then I promise I'll be finished as this is inordinately long for a simple candy shop: Opera fudge is commonly believed to have originated in Cincinnati, Ohio around 1905, though Pennsylvanians claim it as their invention, too. Startup has been producing their Opera Bar since 1895, which predates both regions' mention of the candy, and while they don't claim to be the original (though the package notes it was possibly the first filled candy bar ever?!), they actually might be, and regardless, it is pretty dang awesome, especially paired with the packaging adorned by the original artwork. And lastly, Startup deserves mad respect because I attempted to make this candy at home THREE times in one day and they were all fails (sugar crystallized on me, boo!). Overall, three to four stars for the product (artificial flavors and gross milk chocolate are a 1-2, but good dark chocolate and amazing opera fudge are 4-5), so four stars overall as the owner was clearly concerned with my being pleased with the experience, they still operate out of the charming mustard-bricked building they moved to in 1898 (they were actually producing candy way before then. Read the history on their website-it's very interesting!), and I love sweet (hahaha) local businesses like this. I'm just pleased they've hung around for over 150 years.

Great selection, nice staff, fair prices. Will definitely be returning again and again.read more

Candy Paradise is the best store where you can find a variety of candy that will blow your mind…read more Very generous prices and very humble kind employees. The young woman that helps at the front is dropdead gorgeous

A/C is broken. It's hotter than Hades in there. We couldn't even stay to look at the toys.read more

This store! I think this is my new favorite store and I don't even have kids. ha there are so many…read morecool finds here. From the cutest kids toys, to a huge board game selection and cool and rare candy. Plus the coolest (and most aesthetically pleasing) wall of vintage and unique-flavored soda bottles. So fun to get lost in this place. From astronaut ice cream, to sidewalk chalk shaped like the solar system, to Harry Potter goods galore- this shop has it all. Props to the buyer, because they are doing their job right.

great fruit and great people Buy their apples and dried…read morecherries whenever I am in town

This is a classic late-summer stop if you are in Utah county. They've updated it since last year…read moreand the parking situation is 1000 times better now. Peaches are pretty good (I prefer getting my peaches from northern Utah at the beginning of September) and the ice cream is nothing special, but the experience of going to a local business and supporting while getting a fun seasonal treat is what makes this place stand out. They only had one table to sit at and one additional bench so they need more seating, but it's an improvement from their previous setup! Do note that even though this is an orchard, peaches are not available to pick your own from the trees. We were disappointed by that the first time we visited years ago.

What a cute chocolate shop! Although I had a hard time finding it nestled within The Shops at…read moreRiverwoods, it did not disappoint once I made it! Immediately upon entering I was hit with the fragrant aromas of sweets. This location was well stocked and had a huge selection from fudge, truffles, to ice cream. I specifically came here for their caramel apples, but everything looked delicious. The service was impeccable and I was in and out with my pecan caramel apple. They offered to cut my apple for me, which made for a great mess free sweet treat. The apple itself was thinly coated in their house made caramel and the coating of pecans perfectly cut through the sweetness. Overall, super great experience and I'll definitely be returning!

Great customer service and amazing selection of delicious chocolates! Always have a great…read moreexperience here.

Drive thru ice cream?!? Yes please! The German chocolate was creamy and decadent! The raspberry…read morecheesecake was good, but could use more graham crackers. I'd go again to check out more flavors, when I'm looking for a quick ice cream. Need to go inside though and checkout the other treats they have. You don't really get a menu when you go to the window. It was my first time and had no idea what to expect and just went off the flavors posted on the window.

Ordered for shipping to my house and when the chocolate coved gummy bears arrived they were all…read moremelted and stuck together the entire order had to be thrown away will not order again. I will look elsewhere

This was one of the most lovely experiences I have had in Provo, and makes me proud to be their…read moreneighbor. I had an afternoon tea with Ya Xian and she was so sweet and gentle and served the most amazing ceremony. I was so delighted with every tea I got to try and the snacks were fresh and very high quality. The teas were all excellent and I was so impressed with the preparation and care that went into their whole setup. The establishment is clean, well designed and extremely professional. I even bought an adorable travel tea set to remind me of this first visit. It won't be the last. I highly, highly recommend you arrange a tea here and bring guests. They have rooms for any kind of party or meeting you could imagine, with activities and educational opportunities abounding. I'm so glad I went and hope many more people can take advantage of this wonderful business.

Took my best friend for her birthday experience too Grain Tea and it was a great experience and so…read morefascinating to learn about Chinese history and Tea culture. We got to try so many different types of teas and Chinese deserts that are made fresh in house! We even had to women join us on a whim which added to an even better experience! The host went over where teas were made and had us write our names in Chinese in ink! Overall great experience and really enjoyable I would highly recommend this to anyone looking for something fun to experience! Also the shop is so cute with all types of decor and tea! Will definitely be back!

Extensa variedad de dulces galletas y bocadines de sur y Centroamérica hay que visitar y saborear…read moresus productos que incluyen yerba mate y empanadas y tamales haciendo pedidos con anticipación sin olvidar los suculentos tostilocos atención excelente y un lugar muy presentable( limpio)

From the owner: Dulces,Argentinos,mexicanos,americanos y masread more