It took 10 days for the 2 apples I ordered to be delivered. I emailed customer service and they were less than helpful. The apples are huge. A little too sweet for our taste,. Unfortunately we had to cut out 1/3 of the apple because it had turned. For the $30.00 total with shipping they weren't worth it. We're glad we tried but won't be a returning customer. read more

Granite State Candy Shoppe - Rotten center of apple. - Candy Stores Near Me - Manchester, New Hampshire

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So many choices! We tried the dark chocolate truffle with marzipan and the dark chocolate and coconut cluster, both were delicious.

Super friendly staff and lots of fun candies to choose from. I found some sweet souvenir treats to bring home to family.

Great, friendly service! Great ice cream stop for a summer day. Highly recommend the chocolate brownie and mint flavors. Would have left a picture but it was gone too fast! read more

Love the Coconut and the Chocolate chip coconut ice cream from this place. They make their own! It's too bad they close kind of early compared to most alike places. Also, you can't tip on the credit card. read more

It's such an odd thing to stumble upon a candy shop these days, so it was such a nice surprise when we did. The Granite State Candy Shop is next door to a lovely little indie bookshop. Right when you walk in, the air smells of chocolate. They have everything from help-yourself candy bins with gummies and chocolates to homemade truffles, fudge, and boxed chocolates. You can choose your box or bag and select your candies. Everything is paid for by weight so it's up to you how much you want to try and spend. I like that we were able to get a bite of everything versus buying one huge bag of the same candy. read more

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Friendly staff serving up delicious custom ice cream, chocolates, and candies. Large selection of sweets in various shapes and sizes sold mostly by weight with some in gift boxes. Mix and match bulk candies or make your own ice cream sundae. read more

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Their ice cream are so good and delicious. They use good milk to make ice cream. Next time, I want to order other flavors. I see a lot of chocolate and candies. I should buy some. read more

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Really good chocolate. Quite expensive but very rich and good. Lots of options and is a nice place on Elm. So it really is a good place to stop and try. Like I said you should bring your wallet and have it filled but the chocolate here is probably around the best you can get. read more

After a friend's recommendation, we ordered all of our Easter candy from Granite State online during a shelter-at-home order. Prices were very reasonable, selection was fantastic, and our order arrived both quickly and well packed. The treats were very tasty. The sour marshmallow bunnies were a big hit, and mean we'll be ordering again next Easter. read more

Great candy and ice cream shop! The staff is always super friendly and helpful. Very good value for the quality of their products. They have standard and unique ice cream flavors. Well worth a visit! read more

Ice cream was really good! Outdoor seating a plus. Service good. Didn't really shop for candy because my kids were touching everything. Free samples would have been a nice touch! Http://www.travelbymera.com read more

The best ice cream with THE WORST service. Came in and just stood at the counter and four employees stood talking behind looking at us and not acknowledging us discussing what needed to get done to close that night. And still we waited - then finally someone who was standing a few feet away decided they would wait on us and never apologized for the wait. You can great ice cream at Beech Hill in Hopkinton or Ballards and not deal with awful service read more

Delicious candy and locally made ice cream! The chocolate is super smooth. Not your run of the mill "brand name candy company" chocolate. The ice cream is super rich. They like to brag that it has more butterfat than Ben & Jerry's, and I believe it. It's also made from cream and milk from Contoocook Farms (just outside of Concord, NH), so you are helping to support a local farm as well as a local ("non-chain") business. read more

First of all, Tasha is a gem!!! She made the quick visit into Granite an amazing experience! The chocolate even tasted better after meeting her! Thanks for the great advice, it was especially comforting since we're from out of town. read more

Great little shop that reminds me so much of the original in concord, a staple of my childhood and a fan favorite as an adult. Any flavor of ice cream you could want and many creative and tasty creations! read more

This is just a review for the ice cream, based on a singular experience. I cannot vouch for their chocolates other than that they look tasty. I dropped by the GSCS on a long Tuesday afternoon because I was in the mood for some ice cream. The ice cream started at $3.75 for a "kinder scoop" (a small scoop), which would be a bit pricey if not for the $.50 more ($4.25) for two kinder scoops or a single regular scoop. From there, the escalation gets steeper ($5.75 for two scoops, with the usual premium for turning the scoops into a sundae. They also have some incredible looking waffle cones, floats, frappes, and a decent selection of toppings and sauces. Personally, I found the single scoop option to be plenty of ice cream to get your fix and you can come out with some change for a $5.00 bill. But it's your call. I decided to settle on a single scoop for Lura's Coconut, which was simply ice cream flavored with coconut puree and coconut shavings. Since it was Tuesday, their "Toppings Tuesday" special kicked in and I received a free topping (I chose pecans). They had roughly half of their advertised flavors (online) available, but they do clearly state online that the menu rotates, so it's to be expected. They have a rotating special usually based on discounted ice cream products or freebies with certain levels of purchase. I received a little more than I expected, which was definitely a plus, and the ice cream was strong. It was creamy, substantial hard ice cream with a definite, but not overwhelming, coconut flavor. You could feel the shreds of coconut, and the base felt like it was mixed perfectly. The pecans were solid if unspectacular. The cost came out to just under $5.00, and for what I got, it was a fair value. I suspect that if I received a standard serving, I might be a bit disappointed, but I still have half my container to save for later. Don't be afraid to ask for a sample if you're not sure what flavor you want, they welcome it! Most of their flavors are based on a handful of base flavors (vanilla, chocolate, peppermint, coffee, etc.) and then dressed up in production, so you won't find a ton of really unique flavors. However, what they do and how they get creative is impressive. The shop itself was pretty charming. A few tables outside and in the corners allow for a wide open floor with a gorgeous display case for the chocolates and a separate ice cream counter. The employees were welcoming and patient, and it's clean. The store front is on the block with Portland Pie, Queen City Cupcakes, Moe's Italian Subs, and Lala's Hungarian Pastry, which makes it one of the best food blocks in the city. In the end, you're paying a premium for a good product. You're not going to get as much ice cream as you might at Goldenrod, but you're getting a tasty alternative and is certainly a worthy competitor to Ben and Jerry's for Elm Street's best ice cream place (there is a lot of overlap there, though I think I prefer GSCS since it feels a little less cheesy). read more

I want to give this place five stars, but I can never get service! The chocolate is pretty good, but they always seem to be understaffed (one person working there). I went there simply to get a few little munchies and couldn't do it. Making one of their ice cream sundaes takes a staff member so long that they neglect all other customers in the store. They didn't even acknowledge our existence and we left empty handed. I guess they don't know anything about customer service!. read more

A friendly staff and a large variety of quality candy, ice cream, and home made fudge anchor this Elm St store, but the prices are over the top because of the downtown location. You can get the same quality elsewhere for less. read more

One of the best selections of chocolates, candies, ice cream and other confections that I have encountered here in NH. the chocolates are very well done and the ice cream is arguably the best in NH! I have tried their almond butter crunch and caramel patties and both were excellent. Their roasted cashews were fresh and delicious. I'm also very fond of there malted milk balls and the other selection of candies that I can help myself too. Unlike others that have reviewed here I have always received prompt and courteous customer service at this new location and their location in concord. As a long time resident of Manchester this is a welcome alternative to the high prices and questionable quality of Van Otis Chocolates just down the road. Having to wait a bit as I do when I frequent many small business establishments including restaurants is not uncommon. If you want fast food style service go get some fast food. I for one understand that from time to time I may have to wait a bit as I do when I go to Dos Amigos at lunch time, it doesn't mean I wont go back! read more

Have your coins ready for street parking! Selection is terrific and the employees are always pleasant! Love the chocolate covered gummy bears. Those aren't easy to find! Typical candy store prices but as long as it's not an everyday event it's justified! Everyone needs a treat now and again! read more

They have the BEST homemade ice cream & chocolates... Jaime & Miya were awesome .. I love their caramel sundaes so yummy ... ty

If you can find street parking near here this is a nice stop either for a quick ice cream or to grab some sweets. They have a very nice candy selection with an emphasis on chocolates. The chocolate is a nice quality and they offer gift and snacking options. I was dissapointed with the nut selection. They had peanuts, shell pistaccios, cashews and mixed nuts. I bought some roasted peanuts and they were very large nuts but the flavor was a bit stale and uninspired. Stop by if you are in the area but I would not make a special trip. read more

Best malted frappe ever. A frappe for foreigners is a milkshake with ice cream. Malted Mondays are the best. read more

Kiddos wanted to get some ice cream and I saw a coupon in the Spectrum bogo. Coupon said 30 toppings to choose from we got there it was maybe 15. The girl behind the counter didn't seemed to thrilled to be there kind of rushing us. We were the only ones in the store so I am not sure what her problem was. Probably won't go back because my wife didn't like the service and its pretty pricey. Only upside kids liked it but honestly what kids don't like ice cream. read more

I go here almost daily for the perfectly amazing grape soda, other flavors are good also but the grape. WOW! The ladies that work there are so nice and polite and part of the reason i enjoy taking a moment from my work and strole down for my soda. Thank you for having a store so close to my work read more

Customer service was great...Prices were average. My dark chocolate toffee sea salt bark was well worth the money...thank you :)

The candy is pricy for what it is, especially when there's other candy stores very close by. However, I do have to say the service is great--the girl behind the counter was very helpful in helping me choose chocolates and avoid me getting an allergic reaction. read more

Love this place! The chocolate and sweets selection is very good! The people working here have great product knowledge and definitely pay attention to what customers are most frequently buying as their recommendations are usually spot on! I've been in here three times and there was a different person working every time and all of them were very friendly, polite, and helpful. Great product and great staff! If you want to improve anything, offer more coupons and deals for some freebies. It's a quality product deserving of a higher price but motivational tactics such as savings will surely drive sales. Great job GSCS!! read more

I am so sad writing this review. This place is a staple of my childhood. My grandmother took me here when I was a child. Easter wasn't Easter without their solid chocolate bunnies. I bought them for my own children. I now live in Connecticut and Munson's candy reign's supreme. I have always argued back that Granite State was so much better and I would come back to buy their chocolate whenever I was in town to give for presents. I did the same this November, and thank God, I got a craving and didn't give them to the person they were intended for. They were so grainy and sickly sweet that I would take a bite and put the rest back in the box. They ended up in the trash. It's tough to relinquish something that represents your childhood. I thought it was tough when I saw French's Toy Shop went out of business, although frankly, every time I was in NH I couldn't believe they were still in business. But this hurts more. Russel Stovers is better. :( read more