I visited Cravin's about a month before my trip to Rome to try their gelato. The visit and the…read moregelato did not disappoint. I arrived about 45 minutes before closing, and the young lady managing the store was super friendly and helpful. I explained that I wasn't sure what time they closed because the information on Yelp and Google did not match. She said she would update the operating hours to match. There's a lot of sugar inside, and the sweet aroma smacks you in the face the moment you open the door. I walked around the store, asked a bunch a questions, and then made my way to the gelato. The young lady explained that the gelato is made by a man from California, and it is brought in fresh. There are a lot of flavors to choose from, and they all look amazing. While I was trying to choose, I was offered many samples, which did help me decide on my choice. I got some gelato for myself and some for my wife, who was patiently waiting at home. While it didn't live up to gelato stand by the Trevi fountain or near St. Marks Basilica in Venice, it was damn good. If you're craving sweets, make sure to check Cravin's Candy Emporium.

We came here specifically for gelato and my jaw dropped when we saw that they carry our favorite…read moregelato from California!! It's the absolute best! So many good flavors (caramello chocolate crunch, chocolate covered strawberry, cookie dough ) and their price point is great! The staff has been so kind and helpful every time we've gone in. My kids enjoy looking at all the different candies. It's honestly such a fun store!

Tried Truffles for the first time. Jackson was so great. Very patient as we decided on our…read moreselection of ice cream. Very generous place with serving size. The ice cream is bomb. Will definitely be making this a regular stop. You need to come if you haven't yet.

My friend was at the Vault a few doors down. It's a pretty dope cigar bar. They sell liquor there…read morebut I'm not a drinker so it was cool that this chocolate shop was a few steps away. It was perfect timing to stop in for an afternoon caffeinated beverage and a treat. I have been to a lot of parts of Meridian but I didn't even know this shop even existed. Where have I been? This shop is my ideal hang out spot. They have coffee and chocolates, two of my favorite things. And the chocolates here didn't disappoint. They all looked so good. The chocolates were prettily lined up in the bright display case. There was also a variety of packaged goodies too. I'm a visual eater so I like to pick out my own chocolates. Making a decision to which one to get will be the hard part. I got a a couple americanos started for my friend and I. We got iced americanos with sugar free white chocolate and cream. While our drinks were being worked on, I ate my caramel marshmallow milk chocolate heart and checked out all the merch on the floor. I did a run through all the treats in the little paper bags. The chocolate dipped potato chips caught my eye. I love me a sweet and salty treat. I love the Valentines day packaged chocolates. A big red heart full of sweets. There is also cards, art work, stickers and homemade goods. This is a great place to grab a quick and easy gift. My chocolate was so good! The marshmallow, caramel and milk chocolate is such a winning combination. I could have eaten another 2 or 3 pieces but I had some chocolates earlier in the day so I really had to control myself. The americanos looked really good. The sweet gal that made them did a good job. The espresso was very present. The half and half did help with the bitterness of the espresso. The white chocolate was there but I could have used a hair more or a packet of sweetner to make it a tad sweeter. I didn't see any sweetener packets anywhere so I'll have to ask them next time if they have any. But the espresso was just what I needed to keep me going. This venue is very cute. They have all sorts of options here besides coffee and chocolates. There are also Italian sodas, gelato, milk shakes and espresso in a scoop of ice cream. The espresso and ice cream combo is definitely a must try the next time I'm in! There is also a happy hour between 4 to 6 so that will be a great time to come in for a sweet treat. Looking forward to coming back and trying other sweets that are offered here, especially that espresso and ice cream concoction.

I come here every Monday to order a milkshake after a hard workout. Yes, I know, its,…read morecounterintuitive, but its a small reward, and have made some friends there with staff. The staff are extremely friendly and polite, and love their job. The table seating is ok, that's my only gripe, but it's minor and is expected to appear that way being an old fashioned family candy store. There is a certain appeal to this store that you cannot shirk from. Not only do they sell ice cream, candy, fountain drinks, and popcorn, they also sell Stuffed animals and letters/cards. It's a throwback to the days I never got to experience. To make it even better, it's only a short steps away from a small but interesting toy store next door! My name is Brandon Thomason, and I'll see you next monday!

Let's start with the line was very long but wait. Let me take it back a step. The place is so cute…read more It's such an old school vibe with all the glass candy jars and it smells just like caramel popcorn when you walk in. The line was long, but the two ladies were very efficient very quick. It went pretty fast. I got the Oreo cone ice cream with a few different chocolate. I tried these pineapple gummy's. They had that my niece got they were so delicious. Highly recommend those but everything here it's overall great to get the caramel popcorn too. It's fresh and delicious.

I absolutely love that old school shoppes like this still exist!…read more We loved their peanut brittle and toffee. They have some pretty Idaho classics with potato themes. Not a big selection, but nicely displayed and FREE SAMPLES! Just a little factory in an older but well kept building with an older lady sitting behind a tiny counter (stacks of paperwork behind her), ready to take your order or answer questions! You get the picture. They have several antique items and machinery. Behind a windowed door you can peek into the factor that concocts these delicious things!

I went to the Idaho Candy Co store in 8th Street. The new owner was there, and was so friendly and…read morekind. I purchased my favorites, the Butter Toffee and Peanut Brittle. The absolute best ever.

Who doesn't love popcorn? Well if you are having a sweet/salty craving-POP over to A Sweet…read moreExperience! A cute mom and pop store that features flavored popcorn. They have dill pickle, cinnamon churro, caramel, white cheddar + a ton of other flavors. Husband & wife own and run store. Super nice and friendly!

My daughter was getting her hair done next-door at sit still. Great hair salon by the way. But this…read morepopcorn shop is the business! Great fudge! Great service great popcorn!

In California we have a place that I guess is kind of nationwide now called See's Candies....and I…read morethought oh what a cool name Lee's Candies and I know they have nothing to do with each other but just reminds me of them....I stopped by the store to try out some chocolate which I rarely eat nowadays.... The gal who helped me out was really friendly and helpful.... I have 2 things I recall liking from these shops one is molasses chips... My honest opinion See's is better maybe because it is crunchier and more dense...these seemed to be lighter but they were still good.... Next is Butter Almond Toffee....Yes this definitely was on par and great crunch and taste.....

This candy store has a very good selection overall, with something for everyone. I purchased two…read moreboxes of chocolates -- a truffle box and an assorted box -- and both were made in-house. The chocolates are definitely the highlight: they taste premium, are beautifully made, and feel high quality. They're slightly on the expensive side, but worth it if you want really good chocolate. About half of the store appears to be their in-house chocolates and truffles, while the other half consists of gummies, taffy, and other candies that are sourced from elsewhere. I did ask before buying, so I knew -- but unless you ask, it's not very clear what's made in-house and what isn't. A bit more transparency would be helpful. The gummies I tried were excellent (and I even got a great $1 bundle deal). The taffy, sourced from Salt Lake City, had good flavor but was firmer and more rubbery than the soft, melt-in-your-mouth texture I prefer. Overall, a strong 4 out of 5 stars -- great chocolates and selection, with just a little room for clearer labeling.

I was making my way to Nampa for a doctor's appointment today. I decided to take the long way out…read morethere and scope out what's new in the Meridian area. I used to go to Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory when it was out at the outlet mall. Now there's a new owner and new store front in Meridian which is so much closer to me. My friend swears by their Dubai chocolate bars here. I finally got to try out the Dubai chocolate and I see the hype in them, they are so good! I made my way in to see what kind of goodies they had. I like that you're not committed to a pound here so I'll be able to get a variety of treats. Walking in, you are smacked in the face with this amazing smell from the caramel they were using to dip the apples in. You are visually sent into overdrive with all the chocolates, Valentines decor and dipped apples perfectly displayed all over. I didn't even know where to begin! I wanted to look at everything, God forbid I miss out on something good. I would literally get one of everything if I could. The truffles, fudge, dipped twinkies, apples covered in caramel and chocolate, smores, it was all calling my name. Trying to narrow my selection down was going to be a difficult decision. But I ended up going with a milk chocolate sea salt caramel, a milk chocolate caramel, a milk chocolate truffle and one more piece that I can't remember. I also snagged a little bag of peanut butter melts for my husband. The gal that helped me out today was kind and patient with me. I was looking over the display case and wanted to make sure that I got anything that called out to me. It was neat seeing the dipping of the apples, it's an art for sure. The store is very cute, perfectly laid out and welcoming. I'm looking forward to eating my goodies later. I will have to make my way back soon. There's more treats that need to be tried out.

Talk about delicious!! I devoured my Praline Carmel Apple before I had a chance to take a picture…read more The owner was a delight, being that it was my first time in she walked me through ALL the choices of apples, chocolates and ice cream options. I appreciated that she took the time to help me, talk about awesome service!! If you're looking to treat yourself or grab a gift for someone else, there were a ton of options.

Cool souvenir shop in Downtown Boise! Idaho is super famous for their farm fresh potatoes. Their…read morecapital city, Boise is known as the City of Trees. This is the store for t-shirts, mugs, knick knacks, snacks, postcards, and more Boise, ID memorabilia. On Saturday afternoon, a kind gal was at the counter and she showed me the ladies sizes on the floor. In the front wall, there are many samples of numbered t-shirts. Behind her at the counter cubbies, there shirts in several colors available to be pressed with the design of your choice. We chose two womens designs and one men's designs and these were pressed right in front of us. Aside from shirts, we got other goodies as well. I've already written out and mailed most of the postcards we purchased and added things to my little scrapbook. Nice store to visit and shop for Boise, ID stuff!

I love the name, so I stopped in. Yes, there were tater-themed souvenirs including potato-shaped…read moresoap and even candy. Custom t-shirts seem to be their specialty-they have a few shirts on display and you can request a specific size or color and they can whip it up for you onsite. It's a small store, but packs a pretty decent punch with their Idaho and potato centric novelty items. If you're in town and need something to take home to the family, Taters is worth a visit.

Went there on Wednesday, the kid Xavier was very impolite and couldn't care less about anyone but…read morehimself. Such a shame this place is adorable but too bad they hired such a poorly mannered young man.

OK.... this is a bit more than just a candy & craft store! It's a store with a purpose!…read more Come check out various artist items and fun candy (some old-fashioned) and support a great cause. This cute store allows the workers who are trying to learn customer service, handling cash registers etc where they're allowed to grow and learn and hold a job . Friendly and thankful!

What a great candy store!!!…read more First of all it is such a throwback to the original candy stores, I mean way way back. It's wonderful!! The store has bulk, candy from the past, and current candies like pez. The people at the counter were wonderful. They have soda in the coolers. Little gift packages you can fill and buy, boxes and pails. I got Keroppi candy. And a Pez for my mom I'd never seen before. Everything is so tempting!! It's a bit pricy though. Bring your money... if I can afford it, you can too.

I haven't been in this candy store for a hot minute. My friend and I stopped in today to see if…read morethey had Dubai chocolate for sale. I have always liked this candy store. They always have such a big variety of goodies. Walking in, it's hard not to get overwhelmed by all the goodies, colors and displays. We went straight to the display counter to look at the truffles and to see if they had the Dubai bar. We were the only ones in the store. It was quite weird not to see a sales associate for a good amount of time. We located the bar, she decided against the bar since she can get one local for the same price and almost double in size. We walked around the store and looked at all the fun stuff. I love how everything is so organized and clean. When you have multiple customers through out the day going in and out of a bin, it's nice to see that it's clean. I personally don't like candy in bulk cause of potential germ contamination. But honestly, I have boughten candy from this joint and I have never had any issues since they keep it so clean. If your looking for a small sweet treat, Lolli and Pops would be a great store to grab your goodies at. Our even a fun gift for someone that likes sweets. They have a little of everything which is nice! Customer service wasn't the best when we were there. But we didn't stress about it. Maybe next time customer service will be better.