Amazing GF! Chocolate covered GLUTEN FREE pretzel stick and chocolate covered oreo.. fabulous…read more Haven't seen GF pretzels, let alone dark or milk chocolate covered! Even more amazing because they were not overly sweet. They had a freshness about them. Most 'high-end' chocolates seem to have an 'over-processed' feel.

During the Portland: Old Port Culinary Walking Tour on Sunday, June 14, 2026, our second to last…read morestop was Dean's Sweets. At Dean's Sweets, our group of 13 was offered a needham which is a confectionery dessert bar made from sugar, chocolate, coconut, and potato and we had the option to choose another truffle. I chose a blueberry one. It was nice to try the needham (often called "Maine potato candy"), a highly localized and historic chocolate confection native exclusively to Maine. I'm usually not a fan of dark chocolate, but this was very light and rich. One group took advantage of our group discount and bought extra items. Kristin Bingham, co-founder of Dean's Sweets, welcomed us in. Dean's Sweets offers a variety of gourmet Maine chocolate truffles and chocolate gifts. Everything is on display.

Great experience at the Grand reopening of The Juicery!…read more Mini-golf, spin the wheel for a prize, plus the first fifty in line got a $25 gift card! Fun was being had by all the entire day! Always the best BlueberryMint Smoothie in town!

Yummy smoothies and fruit focused treats…read more We wanted something sweet but kinda on the healthier side so we got smoothies. There's a kiosk to order when you walk in, and staff is quick. Several people were ordering so this is a popular spot. Limited seating on the outside, and two chairs on the inside. It is very small, so be mindful if you're going with a large group.

Another wonderful surprise! This little shop is exactly why Portland is so special--independent…read morebusinesses with creative, one-of-a-kind concepts. We were craving ice cream, and Zephyr popped up on Yelp. As soon as I saw their shaved ice and ice cream creations, I was intrigued. They reminded me of the incredible shaved ice desserts I'd enjoyed in Hawaii and across Asia. The shop itself is charming, with fun signage and a welcoming atmosphere. Every ice cream combination sounded tempting, but I finally settled on the chocolate pretzel and the orange creamsicle. Both were outstanding, and it's easy to see why they've been voted one of Portland's best. The staff were thoughtful and attentive, and the owner was especially welcoming. He told us he was a former bartender, which makes sense--every syrup is made in-house, as is the ice cream. That extra care and craftsmanship really shine through in every bite.

We were in Maine for a quick trip and visited this little shop after watching multiple people walk…read moreby with heaping bowls filled with a strange concoction. I wasn't sure about the shaved ice and ice cream combo, but my gosh, I was blown away. We tried the coffee/caramel combo which had superb coffee flavor, but the Creamsicle was our favorite with raspberry syrup. We went back four times during our three day stay. That's how amazing it was. And the owners are simply wonderful people. Happy to chat with you and eager to make your experience five stars. Crowds move quickly through and the vibes of the shop are very tropical, upbeat and welcoming. The staff were friendly and super helpful, especially since the options are overwhelming. Next time we visit Portland we will definitely be back. If you haven't tried this little shop, give it a try. Wonderful!!

Was staying at a nearby hotel and walked by and decide to go in. They have homemade taffy and it's…read moredelicious. It's ridiculously expensive at $20 per pound so I spent over $30 on taffy but it was great. The blueberry, watermelon, and peanut butter were my favorites. Blue raspberry (which is actually pink colored) was also good. I wish the pieces of taffy were a little bit bigger because they're quite small compared to the wrapping so a good amount of the $30 that I spent went toward the weight of the wax paper wrapping but the taffy is great. It's nice to have real homemade taffy and not that Taffy Town stuff that every other candy store buys when it all comes shipped from the same factory in Utah. Service was friendly. They should honestly be handing out samples of the taffy. They asked me if I wanted to try fudge which was alright but on the sweeter side but it's the taffy that was great. At first I only bought a small bag with a few pieces in it just to make sure I liked it, and I loved it. Taffy is soft and flavorful and real.

This a Cute candy shop located on the main stretch of downtown portland. There is lots to choose…read morefrom, whatever candy style you are on to it's here. If you're in the mood for sweet candy, definitely worth stopping in. Be aware tho they are a bit pricey. I was looking for some maine made ites to bring home as gift and I bought locally made blue berry maple jam and a variety of locally made fudge and had small bag of candy and came in at close to $50 and I barely bought anything. Just keep that in mind. Other than the prices, its neat and well stocked. The staff was very nice and even cut the fudge in smaller pieces for me when I asked even tho theyre not supposed to.

This is my favorite place in all of Freeport. Amazing smoothies and coffee and the owner is one of…read morethe nicest people in the world.

Stopped here for a coffee while doing some shopping. I got the maple latte and it was good. It's a…read moresmall little place with only a couple seats. They handmade their juices which looked great. Next time I'm in the area I'll try a juice!

We've always wanted to try this and finally had a chance this winter. Everyone ordered a different…read moreflavor and really enjoyed. We like the homemade graham cracker bread and the unique toasting of the marshmallows. If you see him around, make a stop and try!

When I lived in the Canary Islands of Spain I had a few guilty pleasures: topless beaches, red wine…read morethat cost less than €1, and gofres. Gofres are these smaller, sweeter, denser waffles that taste delicious with either a drizzle of caramel OR a drizzle of vanilla icing (like what you get on top of cinnamon rolls). I had gofres every day walking to Parque Marítimo. I haven't had ANYTHING like it since coming back to the States, and that's been over a decade now. Segue... The Marshmallow Cart is just fun. Good, old fashioned, fun. It's good for kids. It's good for drunken twenty-somethings outside of Fore Street bars. It's good for tourists. It's good for those of us with a sweet tooth who need a fix but don't want to spend a lot of money. And it's good for those of us who like the idea of s'mores, but maybe don't want to purchase all the ingredients to make them ourselves, because... let's face it... there's always half a box of graham crackers leftover (and seriously, what does anyone ever do with those?). It's run by a staff of fun-loving folks. And they've got fire. So, basically, it appeals perfectly to most people's inner child. There's only two things that prevent me from giving The Marshmallow Cart full marks: 1. Marshmallows are typically made with gelatin. Gelatin is typically made from animal by-products (think bones, skin, and tendons). I don't know (but would update this in a heartbeat if I did) if The Marshmallow Cart makes their marshmallow's with gelatin or if they're vegetarian-friendly and use guar gum, agar agar, or pectin. That being said, as a vegetarian, I'm not exactly rushing to get back here for this particular product. 2. THE WAFFLES ARE DELICIOUS. They sooooooo remind me of my Spanish gofres, but... The Marshmallow Cart doesn't have icing for them. I think the only options are marshmallow or nutella. Allow me a Veruca Salt moment, if you will: I WANT ICING. AND I WANT IT NOW. I would come out of my way for this if it was available. Maybe I should just start carrying my own bottle of it around in my purse? The point... if you like marshmallows (and don't have a plant-based diet), s'mores, waffles (sans icing), fire, and smiling... The Marshmallow Cart will not disappoint.

Excellent chocolate and many other sweets. We got salt water taffy. In an old house. Highly…read morerecommended.

Best chocolate and candy selection in the area and supporting a local "chain" is the way to go…read more They sell treats and local crafts, shirts and other more "touristy" items. There are two floors, don't forget to check out both. Downstairs is the big window Jelly beally mascot in the window. The store is very crowded, as it's smaller and when there are a ton of people, it can being tricky to maneuver especially if you are looking to browse and if you have young visitors with you. The service, was ok. They were super busy and I'm sure it was stressful for them. One thing that caught me and my family off guard was the abrupt way our transaction was completed. The person was literally aggressively snatching the items to scan and jamming them into the bag. Once done, she pushed the bag towards us and yelled "next" to the customers behind us, I still thanked her and wished her a good day. It was not acknowledged....It felt odd and very cold compared to our experiences we have had at the factory store. Definitely prefer the other location and the customer service there. Again, it could have been because they were busy ...but it didn't set right with us, especially my little niece, who is 4 yrs old, who picked up on the vibe. I would have given the store 5 stars if it wasn't for that interaction. Still love their candy, especially the maple malt balls.

Great service and delicious treats!! My son said it was the best peanut buttercup he's ever had!!read more

We were looking for a unique treat to take home to Florida and this candy shop had Maine needhams…read more We bought several other items and they gave us a free bag of chocolate popcorn. Clean shop nice people. Love supporting local owners.