Such a cute shop! The popcorn flavors are so unique. The workers there were incredibly helpful and…read morehelped us sample everything we were interested in so we could make the mix we wanted. Love the crunch of everything and would definitely come back here again!

I am officially obsessed! I tried their caramel popcorn last week and just HAD to come back for…read moremore this Wednesday. Customer service was great and the only con is it's hot in there (the shop). I love that they also serve freshly squeezed lemonade, which is incredibly refreshing. It is only mildly sweet, so if you prefer a sweeter drink, just ask to modify it! There are plenty of flavors to choose from that I cannot wait to come back and try them all. Plus, they offer catering! I am highly considering booking them for an upcoming event. If you love popcorn, you need to check them out! :)

Helped my Dad build this wagon way back in the 60's, so happy that it is still around. It was an…read moreold farm wagon until he worked his magic on it.

On our bike ride from Santa Cruz to Capitola we stopped by this little place and had a hot dog…read more These hot dogs are not just any ole hot dog, they are deluxe! The sausages come from Corralitos Market & Sausage Co, which are renowned in Santa Cruz. Roy, who I am assuming was the owner was very nice to us and gave the kids some free licorice. The location was perfect, as we just stopped by had a little rest and then continued on our way. It was nice to watch the boats in the harbor and check out the little water taxi picking up and dropping off people. Back in the 60's it used to be called Bill of Fare, I think it's rather quaint that he keeps the name displayed. Next time we will try the ones with cheese.

As a dark chocolate addict, I've been wanting to try San Jose Candy Kitchen for some time. I hadn't…read morehad any chocolate for several days, so I decided to have some delivered today. I ordered my favorite, dark chocolate almond clusters, as well as English toffee, chocolate peanut clusters, almond bark, and chocolate hazelnuts. It was delivered quickly and everything was nicely individually packaged. The two squares of English toffee I ordered were like two bricks. Massive and covered in powdery almond pieces. They tasted good, but were too hard and thick. I prefer smaller pieces of toffee rolled in larger pieces of almond. I wasn't too impressed with the almond clusters or bark, either. It tasted okay and had lots of almonds in each bite, but the dark chocolate was overly sweet and tasted like the type of chocolate used in grocery store candy bars, even though they make it right there. The dark chocolate peanut clusters were the best item. They had a wonderful touch of salt that was so delicious. I would definitely go back for more of those. Next time, I'd like to try a caramel apple and chocolate dipped strawberries. Both look scrumptious on their website.

It's out of the way for a casual stop. The store is off the street and up the alley. But it was…read moreconstantly rated highly for its Dubai chocolate bar and that's what I was looking for. Got there a bit early and even though they weren't due to open for another 10 minutes, the owner let me in so I could get one of those bars! How nice right? FOOD: The sweets in the display are all made by hand right there at the candy shop and they taste nice and fresh. They have a nice variety but since they are known for the Dubai chocolate I got one of those (which my daughter loved so it was all worth it) and a caramel apple which was so delicious. Nice and fresh and so big. Just what you want for the price. SERVICE: I can't say enough. So nice and thoughtful. It wasn't a huge store and the selection wasn't overwhelming but the quality was terrific and isn't that what you want? COST: Kind of expensive but hey, if you want homemade chocolates, that's just what it costs. And they were good.

My friend Erik recommended I try this chocolate store, when I had the chance. Since I was at the…read moremall, it was the perfect time to check out Royce. They have a large kiosk inside Valley Fair Mall. I do believe they will be moving in the future into a larger location in the mall and have their own storefront. They had so many boxes of chocolates and chocolate bars nicely organized and displayed. It was hard to decide what to get. The young lady behind the counter helped me make that decision. I wanted to try a few of the chocolates but they did not have samples for the items I was interested in. That didn't stop me from making a purchase. I'm a huge fan of orange and chocolate. My husband loves chocolate and hazelnut, as do I. The sales lady showed me the Prafeuille chocolate orange box and the hazelnut cream chocolate wafers. What I liked about these varieties, was that each chocolate treat was individually wrapped. I decided to buy a box of each of these. Checking out was fast and easy. I really appreciated the help I got from the sales lady I already know what I'm going to buy the next time I come back to shop at Royce. Both my husband and I tried the chocolates. The orange chocolate is a small thin milk chocolate squares filled with an orange sauce. It's absolutely delicious. I loved it. The hazel cream chocolate wafer is hazelnut cream sandwiched between crispy wafers dipped in chocolate. That was also very good. My husband loved it. Overall, we both loved their chocolate. It's very good quality chocolate with some unique flavor combinations. The customer service was great. I only wished they offered samples of all their offerings so you can try before you buy. I'm looking forward to trying their orange chocolate truffles next time.

ROYCE chocolate is a world class chocolate from Japan ,…read morecrafted in Hokkaido. The chocolate is precisely crafted using the highest quality ingredients . Its flavors include matcha , milk and dark chocolate . Its price is significantly cheaper in Japan than U.S.A. The international distribution involves expensive cold- freight shipping , customs duties , and import fees . Their signature product , Nama chocolates uses a high percentage of fresh Hokkaido dairy and requires continuous refrigeration. The different types are Au Lait , Matcha , Champagne and Potatochio chocolate. Compare to Western chocolates, it is less sweet , allowing the flavors of high quality coca , fresh Hokkaido cream , and subtle liqueurs to shine through . Personally I love the AU Lait flavor .

I've always been intrigued by Potato Corner, because I love fries and the line is always long…read morewhenever we go to Valley Fair Mall. So, we finally decided to go for it when we were at the mall at opening time and there was no line. We ordered curly fries with sour cream and onion seasoning. The first problem - they let fries sit for a few minutes while he took other orders. As a result, the fries were warm-ish, not hot like I was expecting with made-to-order. The second problem - half of the fries were over-cooked. They were crispy, like eating potato chips! The concept was cool - but the execution was luke-warm.

If you love fried potatoes, this is the place for you! They have tater tots, french fries, curly…read morefries, chips, and sweet potato fries! You can pick from a variety of seasoning for your potatoes! There was a line when I went so I had to wait awhile to order and my food. I got the chicken tender combo with sour cream and onion fries along with a large coke! The chicken tenders were good but there was a lot of batter. The fries were absolutely delicious!! It tasted sweet and salty! Such a fun flavor! Next time, I will get the large fries and get chili BBQ/Sour cream and onion! 10/10 recommend! Perfect snack to eat at the mall!

Came here as a last resort. With Valentine's Day coming up, I was in need of getting finding…read moresomething sweet for my daughter's FUNtie/fairyGODMAMA. I made my way into 3 separate stores located in the mall and left empty handed each and every time. In comes Lolli and Pops.... Macarons and fancy chocolates are sitting in a glass case as you enter into the store. My toddler immediately requested for a macaron in which I obliged if she could promise to be patient as I did some browsing and shopping. Pick your battles folks, pick your battles. Lmao! This establishment specializes in all things sweet and delicious! The assortment of bulk sweets are plentiful and you are able to purchase as little or as much as you wish. Customize your treats how you see fit- whether your love involves chocolates, gummies, sour, sweet, jelly-filled, or even spicy- this is the spot for you. I appreciate Lolli and Pop having items you normally couldn't find at any random store. My word of advice: take your time to browse the countless items and don't be shy about asking for a sample. 5 solid stars for the young lady whom I recall was a supervisor or assistant mgr running the shift during my evening visit on 2/8. Thank you for answering my questions, being patient, and being such a positive vibe as a whole. 4 stars overall because there were a few questionable bins containing candies that should immediate go into the trash. These candies were clearly crusty, discolored, and abnormally hard. Other than that, my kid greatly enjoyed her macaron and the special recipient was WOW'D by her gift. Mission accomplished!

So lucky I found a local candy store that has Swedish candies. Everything is fresh, clean and the…read morestaff is super friendly. I'm surprised that they have many kinds of candies, gummies, etc. Especially, they still keep the original style of scooping your own bag so it's very fun to come and visit to support local businesses. Will definitely come again.

We have been big fans of Laderach chocolates for a while now. We stopped by when we visited the…read morearea on a weekday afternoon. This is a pretty small location, but there are a lot of items available that are organized & nicely displayed. Wonderful customer service stood out from multiple friendly & helpful staffers. We were welcomed & invited to sample. Getting my questions answered became nicely conversational. Delicious products & great staff made for a truly lovely experience.

I stopped by today to see if they still had their limited edition FrischSchoggi with Roasted and…read moreSalted Corn. Unfortunately they had run out. I looked around the store and loved all the nicely displayed boxed chocolates. I have been a customer for several years and know how delicious their chocolate is. Jose, the kind employee behind the counter, offered me a sample of chocolate of my choice. I decided to try a piece of the FrischSchoggi Dubai Milk Chocolate. It was delicious. I loved the crunch of the kataifi threads and the pistachio filling. I decided to buy a piece of the FrischSchoggi Dubai Milk Chocolate. I also decided to buy a few pieces of the mini mousses. I picked the orange chocolate for myself and the hazelnut for my husband. Jose boxed both mini mousses in a cute little box. I really appreciate the customer service I received from Jose. He took his time with me and answered several questions I had about the mini mousse chocolates. We tried our chocolates after dinner and they were so good. I would definitely buy the mini mousses again as well as the FrischSchoggi Dubai Milk Chocolate.

Horrendous. Whoever was manning the front desk did not speak any English whatsoever. I tried asking…read moreif they had any single-origin bars with only cacao beans and sugar in the ingredients. They did not understand at all, and I unfortunately had to ultimately give up and leave as it was just not working out. Chocolate places that put cocoa butter and/or sunflower/soy lecithin are cheating BIG TIME. If your cacao beans are good enough, you do NOT need any of that hot garbage in your chocolate. This place puts cocoa butter at the minimum, I wasn't able to figure out if there were any emulsifiers like lecithin. All I saw were some glitzy decorated truffles that did not match what I was looking for obviously. Could not recommend this place at all to other Yelpers -- there are so many better fair-trade craft chocolate places in the Bay Area.

Omg this place feels like a scam…read more I remember coming here so many years ago maybe 5 yrs ago and it was such a different vibe. Bustling and cozy. Went on Sunday during the day, empty and weird vibe. Like one of those makeshift asian stores inside with a weird stand on the left and the chocolates, gelatos, and barefoot coffee beans on the right. The chocolates LOOK good, but they are not good. Boyfriend described the chocolates as tasting floury and all the "different" flavors taste similar. They're pricey and not worth it for what it is. It's not artisan chocolates like at Alexander Patisserie. I can't speak for the gelato but don't get the chocolates. I wouldnt come here ever.

I always love going into this place when I am in the vicinity. It's a Japanese market that offers…read morean excellent selection of unique food and other products that may not be available elsewhere. It is always kept clean and orderly and free of unpleasant Asian supermarket smell even though they do sell meat and seafood and cooked food. Their meat quality is very good while their produce section seems relatively weak. They offer a good selection of attractive cooked Japanese food items although I have never tried any. In their refrigerator there are a lot of Japanese made desserts. I really like their cosmetic and skin care products, mainly from Japan and Korea. I can spend a lot of time browsing! They also carry some small kitchen appliances. It's a very pleasant experience shopping in here. Prices seem fair and the cashiers are polite and efficient.

Tokyo Central had a surprisingly wide selection of Japanese snacks, specialty items, and premade…read moremeals. The produce section was not as extensive as those at other Asian markets, but it was still adequate. However, the store carried many unique candies and snacks that I have not seen elsewhere. Notably, sakura flavored products were especially common during my visit. There were two large sections dedicated to premade meals, including rice bowls, hand rolls, onigiri, and sushi. The rolls seemed overly heavy on the rice, with relatively little fish filling. The prices also felt somewhat high for the portion sizes. However, the store offers a 20 percent discount on sushi and bento boxes daily after 6 PM. I ordered the nigiri combination, which included salmon, tuna, and scallop. The scallop was plump, and the tuna was sliced thickly. The salmon was slightly thin but still rich and fatty. Overall, the fish quality was good. The sushi rice was above average, with a distinct vinegar flavor despite being refrigerated. The total cost for the eight pieces was close to restaurant pricing, though the convenience factor partly justified it. I would rate this market a 3.5 out of 5 but rounded up for the good sushi rice. I would recommend shopping elsewhere for produce, but this is a good place for snacks and premade meals, especially after 6 PM.

Got a sweet tooth?! I sure do! Sugarfina is that luxury candy IT GIRL! Wanna wow a friend or a…read moremother in law (given she likes candy) with a nice candy gift?! Looking to stuff a gift basket to spoil your besties?! This is it! Nestled in the heart of Santana Row among bustling shoppers and locals sipping their blue bottle coffee is Sugarfina. The vibe is giving cute girly luxury candy! I love the big white floral decorations and things. I bought a bunch of large boxes that were on sale for gifts! So check them out before end of August!

The experience we had with Sugarfina is just utterly terrible that I recommend others to approach…read morewith caution.. Sugarfina is supposed to be a premium candy brand. As suggested by it $9.5 a cube of candy and pretty packaging. I thought at a premium price point of $9.5 I would be getting good quality candy. This is my little luxury. And I was so excited. But.. We bought five cubes of candy, 2 of which are dark chocolate almonds. The almonds tastes oxidized, you know that rancid long expired nut taste. It's not edible. Both boxes have the same rancid taste issue. We live two hours away so it's not practical to drive back for an exchange or refund. So we called customer service. It took a long time for a representative to be available to help us but that's ok. The representative promised a full refund and shipping us a replacement. We weren't expecting that as I just want the two inedible cubes refunded. But I appreciate them promising to make it right. However, two weeks has passed and we did not receive any refund nor shipping confirmation. So we called again, which again took a long time for a representative to be available. We explained the issue, and were told the first ticket was probably not submitted. They promised again a full refund and shipping us a replacement for the two defected products. And weeks passed nothing again. We called a third time. And I really just want the two cubes of inedible candy refunded. And was told "well we refunded you". But it's been 7 weeks there was truly no refund.. After three long calls and empty promises I gave up on trying to fix it. I'm just expecting adequate quality for what I paid for but they can't deliver. This is not advertised as your average brand. So I believe customers should receive not your average product. I don't condone these empty promises and false hopes either. Candy is supposed to make us happy. But this candy caused so much heartache for us. We did everything we can to delay the review and try to resolve it first. I genuinely always believe a bad product could be an accident and the business is willing to fix it. Instead of rushing to review I always reach out and explain and resolve it. We tried and are tired. I don't want this to happen to anyone else. If you do buy their candy. Please try it before you leave the place..