Well, it was hot yesterday I was in the mood for some ice cream. I'm sure like many people and I remembered Celine's sweets has ice cream. I called to confirm what flavors they had. I've learned the hard way. It's better to call to make sure they're not out of stock or something that you really want. Krystal is the person who answered the phone. She was really friendly and really nice. Very helpful with information and I said I'll see you in a little bit to get some ice cream. I went down there and they had a excellent variety of flavors. I tasted several flavors and landed on strawberry. I was in the mood for it. OK that was my second choice actually I'm gonna be honest there was a mint chocolate chip that they just ran out of, but they had enough to give me a little taste sample and OMG when they get more in stock, I'm gonna go get some. It's rare when they run out of stock completely but it happens that's life I saw how Khystal was with several customers and dad went in there with his three-year-old daughter and I was like yeah you know please go ahead and help them. I'm not in a rush so she was kind of juggling and then there was too like 12 or 13 years old, but she was helping these customers while helping me and that's OK so I settled on strawberry and it tasted really great. I thanked her for being so nice on the phone and in person and so helpful. Cine suites is lucky to have her as are we the customer base I told her I was gonna update my five star review from like 10 years ago so here I am doing it. The prices are great and you can get a free cake or sugar cone then with sugar since I hadn't had one of those in quite a while. They got a variety of other great candies as well. Do yourself a favor go get some ice cream or the raspberry sorbet which is seriously money anyways thanks Crystal for being so awesome... at this point, I'm using voice text so if they're grammatical errors, this is the reason why I hope ownership gives Crystal a raise and acknowledges her efforts to represent the business because she is the opposite of a minimal effort to check collecting Employee Thank you for reading read more

Really good ice cream! It was creamy, tasty, and full of flavor. I would definitely come back and recommend it

The manger Kirsten here was slow, communication was poor, and the overall quality didn't meet my expectations. It felt like my concerns weren't taken seriously, and I left feeling frustrated. Based on my experience, I wouldn't recommend this place and won't be returning. read more

I love a walk through Celine's when I'm in the mood for something sweet. Lots of candy choices, ice cream and even gifts! There is an area in back with a large TV running movies, with all the traditional theatre snacks on display. While I enjoy browsing the huge selection of sweets, my favorite is the Jelly Belly station. You can buy different jelly bean variety blends or individual flavors. Some are prepackaged, but you can also buy by weight. I love this option as it allows me to buy whatever amount I need of the flavor I'm most craving in that moment. I love this! Seriously, you'll find whatever you're in the mood for. Worth a visit for sure. read more

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I try to encorporate fun stuff on errand day, so . . This is one of the things I did. The smart train will let you off at the top of Grant Street in Novato. From there you have a tree-lined street of options, for shopping and lunch. In this case the food was supercalifragilistic. The staff person was super nice; friendly from the moment I walked in, and through out. They have a fantastic selection, stuff you don't often still see; very nostalgic. Thr ambiance is "over top". I had alot of fun. read more

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I love going to candy stores and Celine Sweets is one of them. It's great this business is right in the heart of downtown Novato. They have a wide selection of candy, gifts, toys, and ice cream to choose from. They carry Double Rainbow ice cream. I recently stopped by for a mint chocolate chip ice cream and gifts for family. The staff are always friendly. There is plenty of street parking. I always feel like a kid again whenever I shop here. read more

Celine's Sweets - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Novato, California

This place is amazing first the service is really good the people that work there are so nice and second of all is that the vibe in there is unmatched like the part of the store the has a movie all was on just like the best candy store I have ever been in and last is that they have the best selection of candy like you can get m&ms by color and just love this candy store read more

Celine's Sweets - Also my cat snoopy - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Novato, California

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Great little retro candy store with Double Rainbow ice cream. Super nice and friendly staff. She was prompt and talkative. The layout and candy offerings are really great. read more

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Very large selection of cNdy and chocolate but ice cream was disappointing and felt too sweet to me

I have five very important words to share: vanilla, peanut butter, chocolate chip. The best ice cream I've ever eaten. Be prepared to spend way more than you planned, there's so many delicious items in this place, you'll want a little bit of everything! read more

It's always a treat going to Celine's Sweets! i love stopping in here to see their vast selection of gourmet chocolates, homemade confectionery, classic candies and foreign candies, and even ice cream! the layout of the store is beautiful and it truly brings you back to being a kid and the wonder of being a kid in a candy shop, even as an adult! I'm always a sucker for anything bringing me that wonder, maybe because I'm just a kid in an adults body myself but I love coming into the store! read more

Had a great experience with Celine's Sweets today. Was in a desperate situation when an order for Uno Bars did not show up for my mother in-laws 97th birthday. Sharon not only had the bars in stock but was even more helpful by delivering the candy bars to a local florist for them to include the bars in a flower arrangement for her. Really nice to know you can still get fantastic service like that when things are so hectic these days. Thanks a million Sharon at Celine's Sweets!!! read more

How can you not like a candy shop? A nice stop after lunch next door. All the packaged candy you expect. Some old time and others newer. There's bulk as well and chocolates behind the glass counter Bought a big cup of rocky road milk chocolate cluster, kinda stale. Tasted like it has been there awhile. Thus lacking the one star to perfection Ice cream and several sherbets as well. Checked in to Yelp to get free fudge topping on our chocolate chip mint waffle Yummy thick hot fudge, not the cheap chocolate syrup Parking could be a challenge here and be sure to alarm your timer cuz we saw the police going around marking the tires. They keep track Young man behind counter very nice and patient read more

Celine's Sweets - Biggest tin soldier ever - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Novato, California

What an amazing place! The inventory is so broad that there were lots of candies that I hadn't seen since I was a little kid!!! But the thing that really cracked me up--and that i just HAD to buy--was a Wonder Woman apron. (It's for my Wonder Woman-loving therapist!) read more

Oh my...how sweet it is indeed! Celine's sweets shop is a destination spot indeed. Stop on in...indulge in some sweet treats and support a local small business. The space is totally cute in a modern designed space. Great layout for the goods. Right now they have a fun Easter basket and candy display. Fill your baskets with Celine's sweets! They have tons of different kinds of candy...just to name a few: jellybeans, old fashion hard to find candy, new funky fun candy, and fresh chocolates and truffles that are made by a local chocolatier. They also have ice cream from a local dairy. Get a fresh scoop or two. I bought a dark chocolate peanut chocolate cluster and two chocolate peanut cups for me. I was told that they are made by a local chocolatier. They were so good. Smooth creamy with a deep cocoa chocolate taste while not being overly sweet. Yummy! Yay! The Mister enjoyed a mallo bar and a handful of its its. read more

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Great atmosphere. You are hit immediately with Cadbury's chocolate bars and such but the ice cream is close by. Once you have a cone you can explore the rest! read more

Tons of options, cute atmosphere. However, don't come in within 30 minutes of closing, we've done so twice after getting dinner next door. Both times the cashiers (two different young were incredibly rude to anyone that came in. Barked at people to make their choices because they'd be closing soon, sighed heavily when asked for ice cream or truffles, and had the poorest attitude. Just tried again tonight hoping it would be better (8pm is an early close when you have two bars next door). As a retail manager, I was appalled when she told a guest "make a decision or you can't get anything" as he walked in at 7:59! She never flipped any signs, shut neon ones off, or closed the door. They either need retraining, or to provide a supporting closer on busy nights. read more

Great sweets, chocolate and everything in between!!!!! You can hang out with sweets here and even watch a movie !

Ice cream was excellent, many flavors to choose from. Service was friendly and fun. The shop reminds me of an old time candy shop & ice cream fountain. read more

What can I say but I was looking for some deliscious truffles to give to my partner for our anniversary. He loves chocolate truffles and Celine"s came through with a wonderful selection. Also if you're in the need to stroll down memory lane there's a great selection of treats you might remember from your childhood. The store is a delight for the eyes also. I highly recommend going in if you have the urge for satisfying your sweet tooth. read more

Had a great time looking around this cute candy store. Very friendly. And lots of treats.

Celine's Sweets is similar to Powell's Sweet Shoppe. offerings: Lappert's (hawaiian) ice cream, truffles, M & M's, candy bars, designer chocolate bites, bulk candies, etc. eats: tiramisu truffle (2.99) Le Grand Confectionary, Sacramento, Ca. -chocolate was spot on, filling creamy, didn't taste like tiramisu 3.5 stars drips: -fabulous service, -free caramel topping with yelp check-in 2 scoops, 5.95, very reasonable -round up to 4 stars for service and good value.. posts on net:. (Richmond, Ca. '14) Truthout -"Put People First". - read more

A Novato favorite I love visiting. Raspberry Sorbet reminds me of my childhood in San Francisco. I'm approaching 70. Yikes! But I know where to go for nostalgia candy bars and fresh, tart Raspberry Sorbet. Celine's in Novato read more

Really disappointing experience. We went in to buy a gift certificate and decided to buy some candy for ourselves. I bought 2 truffles from the case that had a nut base, they both tasted old and off. So bad I threw them away instead of finishing them. There's $6.25 down the drain...yep $6.25 for 2 pieces of terrible chocolate. I don't think I've ever thrown chocolate away. We spent over $40 on candy and the gift certificate and the clerk didn't have anything to put them in...no envelope or card or sleeve or anything. So we ended up spending another $3 on a tiny little card so we had something to put the gift certificate in. Honestly with the amount of money we spent they should have just thrown the card in. This place really misses the mark. There's an opportunity to sell quality candy, but it's filled with nestle, Hershey's, and jelly belly products in big boxes. It's expensive and just not worth it. So many other small towns have candy shops with house made fudge, caramel apples, and other treats that justify the cost. Next time I'm going to See's. It might be a bigger company, but it's still a Bay Area company selling quality chocolates for a much more reasonable price. I just hope the person I bought the gift certificate for enjoys their experience because honestly I wish I could take it back. read more

Nice place to go for novelty candies and some yummy chocolate creations. We had a few to go and the place looked fun to go through!

It is like stepping back in time to my childhood! Not just candy but the awesome memories they invoke! When I duck in to pick something up I often find myself browsing and being flooded with memories. Parking can be a challenge but it is worth it for the experience. read more

You can find all your old favorites here and lots of new stuff too! It's magical to just walk through. I always get my kids stocking stuffers here and it looks as though it comes straight from the North Pole! read more

Super amazing sweet shop on Grant Ave! This is the old Powells that has been reimagined into a stylish, spacious and gorgeous candy and sweet shop! The owner kept all the good higher end candies and really has a sleek presentation for the candy products. Lappert's ice cream, cold sodas and a place to sit down. Great transition read more

Celine's Sweets - Amazing sweet shop on Grant! - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Novato, California

Trying to escape the ash in the air, my husband and I went here to satisfy our sweet tooth. It's very similar to the previous sweet shop located here, Powell's Sweet Shoppe, but it lacks the Willie Wonka theme from before. Instead, it still offers fudge, chocolates, ice cream, novelty cards, and a variety of candy (in bulk, in gift sets, or as single servings). There's also some novelty collectibles throughout the store, like giant M&M figurines, decal metal lunch boxes, or quirky mugs. It has also a unique selection of soda to try with some intriguing names. While visiting here, I decided to go for an ice cream flavor from my childhood. I went for bubblegum ice cream. My husband selected their salted caramel ice cream. There's a few tables to sit at by the window. We enjoyed our desserts while watching the folks come and go in the interior. I found it's a great place to enjoy a treat, people watch, and relax. read more

Wonderful fun candy store, every candy you need! Jasmine really works hard and is very pleasant and friendly salesperson. I gifted my handpicked boxes of truffles to the birthday girls today and they raved about them, thought they were delicious. read more

One of the hardest thing to do was to step into Celine's Sweets and not purchase everything there! If you are looking for candies, best truffles and ice cream, give them a try and you will not be disappointed! read more

This is incredible!! If you are looking for any and every kind of sweet - from perfect caramel turtles to hot tamales to ice cream to pucker powder to chocolate anything etc - amazing!! read more

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Exceptional customer service, a wide array of candy and ice cream, all in a nice small setting that makes going out for a treat a happy and personable experience. Celine's shines with sweet excellence. read more

Went in for the first time in years -- the last time we were there was when it was still with the previous ownership. Clean, well-organized, but pricey, and they even ask you to tip on the credit card device. Seriously? Use cash, if you don't want this bad aftertaste! read more

With the limited good restaurants in Novato, I was surprised to find a chocolatier, or some sort of candy shop that has fine chocolates, made in house probably not. I was surprised at the quite high cost of each truffle, albeit quite large but at the same time too big. Selected 16 dark truffles and 8 milk chocolate. Dark wasn't dark and bitter enough and truffles inside could be a bit smoother. Besides chocolate, they have all the candies we saw when we were kids. That's pretty cool. Being one of the rare candy shops in Novato, 4 stars. read more

Amazing variety of candy, chocolates, sodas, and even ice cream! Saw a huge display of Pop Rocks! Was looking for these everywhere a year ago for our daughter's science project and could not find them anywhere... If we had only known! read more

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Wow talk about stepping back in time. Katrina and I found sweets we haven't seen in years. Definitely worth the drive up to Novato from San Rafael. Great place to stock up on Retro Candy. read more

I'll take you to the candy-shop, I'll let you... lol This is candyland for me and certainly a diabetics worst nightmare. Love the variation and selection of candy. The little girl with 1538939263 cavities is screaming inside me when I come here. I usually end up leaving with just ice cream and some sour candy pacifiers.... Come here and enjoy the candyshop, just make sure brush your teeth :)) read more

Celine's Sweets is one of the worst establishments in the history of Novato. It will never compare to Powells in any way or form. What kind of candy store closes at 8? A poorly run one. The essence of childhood delight has been destroyed with this poor excuse for a candy store and the inventory has decreased in both size and quality. Every town deserves a real candy store but for now the people of Novato can stick to Safeway for their late night sweet tooth driven outings. read more

I love candy shops, but what I don't enjoy is that they replaced Powell's with Celine's sweets and Powell's was the candy shop i grew up with, it's a sugary shock to replace a far superior enjoyable candy store with Celine's. Don't get me wrong I love Celine's but it will never live to what Powell's was to me. Not to mention it's cute and stylish but does not have the look I loved as a kid that made it special, Celine's is more dainty whereas Powell's was bold and colorful read more