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Decided to go to public market today in Milwaukee. I stopped at this candy shop. Excellent customer…read moreservice and amazing chocolate. The chocolate covered strawberry special was amazing! Would highly recommend. Can't wait to go back!

I'm really surprised this place is so popular. I tried a variety of their chocolates from milwaukee…read morepublic market. They were all a similar quality, maybe a half step above something like a gold brick egg or the unbranded chocolates you get on easter or valentines day. Each and every one of their chocolates was made out of an identically flavored, identically consistent hard chocolate coating. The "coconut clusters" were literally just the same exact chocolate used for coatings, with a small amount of shredded coconut mixed in, in a solid glob that you have to gnaw on. I truly believe I could make a better coconut cluster at home in my kitchen right now with no experience. No mind was paid to ratios: the delicate honeycomb candy and whipped vanilla candy had such a thick hard chocolate coating on it that when you bit into it all you could taste was the chocolate and not the filling. The truffles... didn't resemble a truffle in anything but appearance. They were some type of fudge (again, think unbranded valentines day box) covered in the same super duper hard and thick chocolate coating. They were actually hard to eat. The ubiquitous chocolate was overly sweet and had nothing interesting about it. If I'm going to have too-sweet chocolate I prefer something like a hersheys bar. The only items I thought even had an appropriate filling to coating ratio, density, and flavor matchup was the jelly candy and toffee. The toffee was just identical to a heath bar, but I do like heath bars! The only compliment I have for this place is it's relatively cheap and would delight a child who could pick out a variety of things to try. I guess if you're looking for a local alternative to stuff stockings and easter baskets with, this would be a good idea. Due to its placement in the market, the typical chocolatier display, and the individually priced pieces of chocolate, I assumed this would be an artisanal product and was disappointed.

Chocolate covered strawberries

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Coconut cluster cross section

Ultimate Confections Chocolates

4.3(36 reviews)

2.4 mi

Walking into Ultimate Confections feels like stepping back in time. The shop has such a charming…read morefeel and is filled with homemade treats and sweets. It's the perfect place to pick up a candy gift or to treat yourself. The real magic is at the counter, they have homemade chocolate-dipped fruit, pretzel rods, licorice, turtles, sea salt caramels, and many other treats. They even have an ice cream case! The staff is always helpful too. When I stopped in they were running a special on their chocolate-covered strawberries, and of course I couldn't resist. They were fresh and delicious! Ultimate Confections is always worth a visit.

I've only recently started coming to Ultimate Confections but it's quickly becoming a favorite…read moreplace for my chocolate addiction. Different holidays mean different goodies. Easter is one of my favorite with their different flavored filled eggs but I'm not sure there isn't anything in here I wouldn't love to take home with me any time of year. It's a feast for the eyes the second you walk in with both the chocolates galore and the seasonal decor plus combined with the aroma of chocolate, it's the perfect little store. Small selection of non-chocolates available as well (and where I discovered freeze dried candy) but chocolate is where they definitely excel. The staff here is always friendly and helpful too. If you're a chocolate fan and in the Tosa area, a stop into Ultimate Confections is worth your time.

Seasonal treats...Ultimate Apples

Interior

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Apples of Eden

4.5(17 reviews)

5.5 mi

The saddest part of leaving Wisconsin was not being able to purchase the world's most delicious…read moreapples in person anymore. I can, however, have them mailed! Unfortunately, I can't visit with the staff as I used to do about once a week! What a lovely business - and the most delicious apples I have ever eaten - and, I have eaten my share. Now, however, I don't waste my time with any other candy apple - I have found the BEST ! If you are in the Milwaukee area - Apples of Eden is a must stop! You won't be sorry ... unless you don't stop there!

Apples of Eden has the BEST sweets! Their caramel apples are dynamite! Everything here as always…read morebeen great!

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Fazio's Chocolate

4.6(9 reviews)

3.0 mi

Wow! My mom just sent me a box of Fazio's Chocolate for Christmas with a note to share it with my…read morehusband. We each had one and after the one bite I didn't let him have any more! Mom lives in Brookfield and I live at 9,000 feet up in Colorado. The chocolate was a ray of sunshine and warmth to my soul in this cold climate. It was so smooth and flavorful. I hinted to mom that I want more for my birthday. Well done Fazio's! Elegant, tastefully represented and a delight to the tastebuds!!!

I have patronized Fazio's for some time, for my clients' house warming gifts, friends, etc. Their…read moregift boxes are great and always well presented and well received. First time ... challenging them with very specific needs for two different 4-pack boxes, for an event, all beautiful presentation, with variety of V, GF, etc. options. In addition, I requested they attached my prepared personal note of the event AND a description of each of the chocolate pieces in the box ... and color code, via ribbon, so I knew the difference between the two. IT WAS A HUGE SUCCESS.

Pick and Pak #2

Yummmmm, truffles!

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Kehr's Kandy Kitchen

4.1(9 reviews)

4.6 mi•Washington Park

I've been enjoying Kehr's since I was a child. I loved in the neighborhood where the factory is, it…read moreused to be a store. I have fond memories of getting as much penny candy as I could. I just took my grandkids to the market to get some candy, they were amazed by the selection!

We went to the Kehr's at the Public Market and it was just ok. I purchased three pieces of candy…read more(mint meltaway, chocolate covered cherry, and a turtle) for about $5 and nothing was spectacular, although the turtle was the best. The chocolate was a little hard and not creamy. The Public Market is great though and I highly recommend a visit for the other vendors.

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Burke Candy & Ingredients

4.8(35 reviews)

8.3 mi•Riverwest

Chocolate lovers: I highly recommend stopping at Burke Candy & Ingredients! I've walked past this…read morebusiness for years and, somehow, never stopped in until last week, when I decided to pop in on a whim. Boy, am I glad I did! As a serious chocolate lover, I was immediately in heaven. I may have gotten a little carried away and left with several truffles in hand... and then proceeded to eat every single one of them in one sitting. Maybe that's not everyone's cup of tea, but honestly? I had absolutely no regrets.The chocolate was that good! I can't believe it took me so many years to finally walk through the door, but now that I have, I already know I'll be back. This is exactly the kind of local gem that deserves to be discovered and enjoyed. I can't wait to bring my mom here when she visits! If you love chocolate, truffles, or simply treating yourself to something delicious, do yourself a favor and stop in. You might just leave with several treats too... whether they make it home is another question.

Date of visit: July 28, 2025…read more I stopped in here as I am leading an effort to find local vendors that we can order from as part of a holiday gift effort for some of our customers. I perused the store and selected brittle, taffy, and chocolates as part of a taste testing for the whole team to determine which items were the best to consider as gifts for our customers. Staff was friendly and accomodating, and even offered me a sample after I completed my purchase. Oddly, despite spending about $70 and explaining what I was doing with my purchases, I didn't get a receipt. I dropped an email to the store and received a quick reply and was provided with a picture of the receipt that was quite small and blurry, though thankfully our AP department didn't question it too much and I still got reimbursed for the purchase! And if you were wondering, the taffy was surprisingly good, but wasn't labeled on the package in terms of what flavors were in each bag, so that was a big turn off for our taste testers. The chocolates were a big hit and will be a finalist for our customer gifts!

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Woops - Southridge Mall

4.6(5 reviews)

4.9 mi

Since having macarons from Bouchon Bakery in NY, NY I haven't been able to find that same flavor or…read moremeringue cookie here in WI.... until now. I am always reluctant to try any macaron here in WI because when I do I am usually disappointed and Miss Bouchon. Woops! Just started their kiosk located in Brookfield Square right next to Starbucks just a few weeks ago and will build a bigger kiosk structure in January 2019 explains Shahnoza. She also explained the difference in their macaron and pointed out it is in the meringue and ganache filling. Shahnoza was giving out sampling's of whatever we desired so we picked out our favorites (pistachio, Carmel and vanilla) and tried the raspberry jam. We were not disappointed. Flavorful and the meringue cookie was baked crispy outside and moist chewy inside.... just like Bouchon! Just the size is a typical size macaron whereas Bouchon's was 3-4 times the size. I was skeptical on how it can be baked, frozen and shipped here but I didn't taste any difference that they were frozen. Shahnoza was so nice and spent time with us. Great display and presentation. If you like macaron then I urge you to try it and believe you will agree. I'm excited, and I don't have a sweet tooth.

After ready so many great reviews, I thought I'd check this place out for a treat with company…read more $15 for 6 macaroons was a sticker shock but I thought I had to try them. Nutella, vanilla, pistachio and chocolate were the recommended fave pics. I must say I was just "meh" about them, they were good but nothing exceptional that popped my taste buds or my guests, and we have had authentic macaroons in France, as well as the UK and Italy. Clerk mentioned they also have some from Belgium but we didn't partake on those. I guess the local quest continues for me.

Boxes of 6 or 12

Smaller gift sizes or for parties

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Stroopwafel imported from Netherlands

Lolli And Pops

3.3(12 reviews)

3.3 mi

Walked into Lolli & Pops thinking I'd grab a couple of treats and somehow left feeling like a kid…read moreagain. They have an incredible selection with everything from nostalgic childhood favorites to unique candies and chocolates you won't find just anywhere. The staff (Nate) was friendly, welcoming, and happy to help without being pushy. You can tell they genuinely enjoy what they do, which makes the whole experience even better. Whether you're shopping for a gift or just satisfying a sweet tooth, this place is worth the stop. Fair warning: it's nearly impossible to leave with only one bag.

Sea Salt Caramel Corn: Lolli & Pops (L&P) is a chain of candy stores that was founded in 2012. I…read morewish I could expound on that, but their about us/our story section on their website is not very useful. I also can't elaborate much on the shop itself as this tube of popcorn was a Christmas gift. That's okay because it's what I thought of the popcorn that matters, right? Before I share my thoughts, let me clarify what caramel corn actually is. Standard popcorn is mixed with a heated caramelized candy syrup and allowed to cool. Depending on the manufacturer, the caramel corn is sometimes baked in an oven after mixing to increase the crispness. L&P takes there version up a notch by splashing in some sea salt. Although the sea salt is not the strongest, I do have to say that this is still one of the better caramel corns that I've had. It's sweet, crispy, crunchy, and tough to put down. I'm just disappointed I didn't receive one of their more exciting flavors as the website lists: Birthday Cake, Cookie & Cream, Caramel Cold Brew, Peanut Butter Cup, French Toast, and S'mores. So, you can see why I think Sea Salt Caramel was a little boring. Doughboy approved Doughboy_Food_Reviews

Sea Salt Caramel Corn

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Rock candy

Tabal Chocolate

4.5(31 reviews)

2.6 mi

As soon as you walk in, you're hit with the amazing scent of chocolate! Tabal has a fantastic…read moreselection of chocolate bars - from something you might expect to totally unique flavor combinations. Their chocolates make fantastic gifts, too. You'll also find some hand-dipped chocolates at the counter (the mint meltaways were so good!) and other chocolatey items, too. I've tried their Dubai chocolate and the gluten-free version of that, as well - super good! I'd love to take one if their classes sometime in the near future. The staff are aways very helpful and friendly. I make sure to stop in any time I'm in the Tosa Village.

I have been coming here for their hot chocolate and well crafted sweet treats. Today, it was for…read moresome last minute Christmas shopping. Instead of buying something that my family members will return or that will end up collecting dust in their basements, how about chocolate? Personally, I can't think of a better gift! They have a wide variety of chocolate in different forms. The only problem is deciding on what to get! Service is always friendly and helpful. There are a couple of tables inside if you want to stay and sip your hot chocolate. I will definitely be back. It might be sooner if I can remember whose gift I forgot to buy!

Disposable cups even when drinking in.

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Cream City Caramels & Confections

5.0(1 review)

2.5 mi

I've had several of the confections from this particular place including the butter caramel corn…read moreand salted caramel chews and have never been let down. Simply put, what they do they do very well. The popcorn was sweet and crunchy without being clawingly sweet, with a little hint of saltiness. A perfect combination. The salted caramel chews are perfectly chewy and luscious and garnished with the slightest hint of salt to contrast the sweetness. Try eating just one! I've also had the chocolate caramels which are absolutely out of this world delicious. The products are a little pricey, but well worth the few extra dollars for the flavor and quality that sets them apart from the rest. Looking forward to trying more of their confections in the near future!

From the owner: Makers and Sellers of Sweet & Salty Handcrafted Caramels, Spiced & Candied Nuts, Premium Caramel…read moreCorn & Cheese Corn, and Imported German Hard Candies

Autumn Caramels Assortment

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Jim F.

13 years ago

Great place to empty your wallet by bringing your kid and letting them go wild. Great stuff for the old man and alot of candy for my teen and his buddy. Candy I hadn't seen in years and I didn't know it was made still. Funny people behind the counter and they put up with my stupid talk about all the old stuff. I'll go back, but leave junior home. You can get soda there if you don't have enough sugar already. read more

J G.

16 years ago

Excellent selection. Helpful staff. read more

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