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    Elm Candle Bar

    4.6 (99 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 7:00 PM

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    Joanne W.

    It was an experience! There are so many scents to go through and many different combinations. The interior aesthetic was beautiful. I chose to do a candle and did the ceramic jar with the wood lid. The people helping us were very nice and guided us through the steps and process. Of course, it was a bit pricey but you are paying for the experience in making your own candle that you can choose which scents to do. We spent roughly and hour and a half probably. We went on a weekday and there weren't many people so it was a quiet place.

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    Liz S.

    Such a fun experience! We came to celebrate the birthday of a die-hard candle lover, so it was a perfect fit. We nearly had the place to ourselves on a Friday afternoon, and had fanstastic personalized service. First, you pick your medium and container (candle, diffuser, room spray) and then you can browse the array of scents lined up on the wall. You write down your favorites and then the scent sommalier helps refine your likes into a cohesive fragrance. TBH we were all intimidated because like no one knows what they're doing lol, but all 6 of our scents actually came out perfectly and everyone was happy! Note that some scents were available but not on the shelves, like grapefruit and champagne, so if you don't see something that's a favorite, just ask! Two important notes re: travel -- if you're making a candle, you have to come back and get it the next day! So don't plan this for the last afternoon before you fly out. Additionally, I only packed a carry on and while TSA let me take it, it did get flagged in the Xray and then text positive for explosive chemicals.... so that was... fun. So just check it if you'd like to avoid the full pat down lol

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    Angelica K.

    My husband and I took a mental health day and headed to Elm. It was one of the best decisions. I booked a reservation at the first available at opening. It was a great space with an inviting and kind staff. It was fun choosing the scents but we found it more relaxing to mix them. The selection of scents is huge which was so hard to narrow down. It is a little pricey. We spent about $90 for two candles to be made but we had a great time and still have the candles. They last a long time. It's a great date idea or gathering with friends.

    Vanessa L.

    Visited this candle bar as a part of our pt 2 bachelorette party the day before the wedding! Reserved a month prior for a 2:30 pm session and once we arrived, they accomodated for us to ensure our party had space for the reserved time. They gave us a 15 grace period before they would cancel our time slot but one of us made it on time and sat them right away. Once seated, they explained how to pick our scents and that they would match accordingly to the scents we favorited. There was a three shelf wall of many different scents, including their spring/seasonal collection of scents. To clear our nose pallet, they had a jar of coffee beans as we scented along the way. Once done, we started mixing to reach the certain scent we wanted based off their recommendation. On same day you can bring your scents home and same time as you leave. For candles, they recommended a few hours before picking them up. Overall, had a great time with my girls. Spent about 2-3 hours here and loved every minute.

    Ivana K.

    Atmosphere: 5/5 My friend and I came on a Thursday at 2:30PM and we were the only ones there which really made it a more comfortable experience for us. We loved the lighting and the all the decor. Just FYI if you make a reservation online, you are subject to a $5 charge per person if you cancel same day/no show. FYI, there are NO alcoholic beverages here! Service: 4/5 Everyone was kind and helpful - nothing memorable though. Selection: 4/5 You can choose from a few different products - a candle, diffuser, room spray, or a wax tart. After choosing a product, you can narrow down what type of that specific product you want. We chose the candle. Prices for the candles ranged anywhere from $38-$53 (may not be exact). The longer the burn time, the more expensive the candle. From then, you can sniff a whole variety of different scents and write down what you like. The workers will then look at your choices and recommend blends of scents. Once you choose your blend, you get to choose the amount of each scent you want in your candle. I'm docking a star because it definitely isn't cheap. My friend and I both chose the most expensive candle option ($53 each) and after tip, our total came out to around $128. So again, it's a good one time experience, but not really an activity you would frequent. For wax products it requires approx. 2 hours of cure time so I would suggest you do this and then go get food nearby and come pick it up afterwards. Location: 3/5 It's right by the QFC in Capitol Hill. Parking can be tough.

    uma p.

    Absolutely LOVED this place! Super fun activity if you're in Seattle for the day. Loved the service, the workers made the experience so fun!

    Mikey was our instructor/helper and he was so knowledgeable and welcoming. I highly recommend this place for everyone! Great atmosphere
    Maurice J.

    Mikey helped us through the entire process and we loved it! Great price and friendly staff!

    Mixing and matching scents!
    Eunice C.

    Such a fun experience! I haven't heard of anything like this and found it a super fun and unique experience. We were visiting from CA and knew we'd be grabbing lunch nearby in the Capitol Hill area. Made an appointment online which was really easy, and nice that they send you reminders for your appointment. We arrived a few minutes early but got seated at the bar (it was pretty full, just a few empty seats in between parties), when we got there for our 1pm seating. The employees are super friendly and walk you through the entire process. The most fun is walking through the scent wall and jotting down your favorites. It can get a big overwhelming with all the scents (pro tip: step outside and try to get a whiff of fresh air), they also have coffee beans to smell in between. After narrowing it down, you choose if you'd like a candle, room spray (they were out of this option when we went due to supply delays), or a diffuser. We all opted for the candle (keep in mind that if you go with a candle, it takes a few hours to set before you can pick it up to take it home- we just came back a few days later to pickup). I also loved mixing and matching trios of the scents - it's such a fun process, especially when you go with a group! You fill up a little shot with the fragrance oils, dump it into your candle votive and mix for a while. Then you can smell your scent and you're all set! Highlights: - attentive staff - feels super personalized, each person gets a little plate thing and you can chat through your top scents and get recommendations - random but I love that they have bag hooks under the bar, it's the small details!! When we went back to pick it up (on a weekend), it was super busy and loud inside. Took a while getting and picking up the candles. If at all possible I'd highly recommend going on a weekday - you'll enjoy your experience!

    Crystal H.

    Super fun date with friends or your significant other. It's nice to see what people like as their favorite scents. There's so many scents to pick from in their wall! You write down all the ones you like, the candle expert at the bar will read from the list and from your top two, tell you what flavor you lean towards more- sweet, floral, fresh, sweet flora, musk, etc. You then get those three scents to mix and you control the amount in the candle. It takes 2 hours to set, so you can extend your date to a bar or restaurant! The most basic candle tumblr was $34 or $36. Highly recommended to book a time since it can get busy. No charge on just booking a slot. They have a 15 min grace period and we were late for 3 mins and they gave our spots away to walk-ins. That's fine, our mistake! What didn't make sense was the next available spot was an hour later. With walk-ins being a thing, the grey haired lady could have recommended we wait for the next appointment and see if we can "walk-in." Appointment times were 15 mins apart when I booked mine, so in theory, we could have waited and see. She just overall wasn't super friendly. We didn't wait and just booked an appointment for the following week. Luckily, she wasn't there.

    Wendi K.

    Booked a reservation for the candle making experience with a few girl friends! I had much fun smelling all the available aromas, picking my favorites, and pouring my own candle! I am so happy with my custom scent :) It's on the pricier side, on par with high end candles ($34 and up depending on which candle you select) but it's worth it!

    Amita J.

    My husband brought me here on my birthday - I love experiences and I love candles so it was the perfect mix! We had a blast overwhelming our nose senses with all the different fragrances and choosing which ones we liked the most. The whole process was simple and light which allowed us to do most on our own while someone still checking in once in a while. I would recommend this for a fun girlfriends activity or date!

    Laural S.

    Such a cool experience. My sisters and I went for a girls night and had so much fun! Definitely would recommend as a fun activity!

    Cruz Z.

    I love what this place had going for it! While planing a first date, I wanted to do something more interactive rather than the typical dinners/cocktails. I ended up finding this place online and decided to give it a try. It was such a fun fun fun experience! They have over 80 fragrances that you curate to create your own special scent. With those scents, you can choose to create a candle or fragrance--I went with the candle option. Needless to say, we had an enjoyable experience. It was the best headache I've ever had. :)

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