The best candy and decor! I love that they always have something fun and yummy!! The old style…read morecandy and old style root beers are my favorite!

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After finishing up at Lolli and Pop, we spotted Balboa Candy right across the street and had to…read morelaugh because we live in Newport and visit the Balboa Candy there all the time. We immediately wondered if it was the same owner and sure enough it is. This Palm Springs spot is their second location and it felt like a little piece of home for us. We could not resist grabbing another bag of candy to support a favorite local shop. They had all the classics we know and love from Newport including the huge variety of house made taffy, baseball chew, and every kind of sour candy you can think of. Everything was fresh and displayed so nicely that it is impossible to walk out empty handed. The staff here are just as friendly as the team back home and the store is spotless and fun for kids and adults alike. Whether you are visiting Palm Springs or a local with a sweet tooth this is an easy recommendation. It is the perfect spot to pick up treats for yourself or to share and it definitely made our anniversary weekend even sweeter.

Can't ask for more in a candy store. Similar to the one in actual Balboa, this place is a haven of…read moretaffy filled barrels with all kinds of weird flavors. Prickly pear, buttered popcorn, chili mango, Oh My! They also have all kinds of old candy that is guaranteed to give you the nostalgic feels. Just a great time browsing and also great tasting. The workers were all super nice and helpful when were were asking about the different flavors.

I accidentally left a review at the Palm Springs location! but this toffee is the best and totally…read moreworth it. We also tried the popcorn and ice cream. They are very welcoming. Say hi to Sheri from the Almeida Family!

I love chocolate, toffee, and ice cream so trying this place was an easy decision!…read more From the moment we walked in .. the customer service was exceptional. The gentleman who greeted my family was incredibly kind and offered us samples of their toffee popcorn and toffee bar. It was such a thoughtful touch and definitely got us excited to try more. We ordered the toffee ice cream cups and the toffee ice cream bar. Both were absolutely delicious. The flavors were rich, fresh and perfectly balanced. It's safe to say we'll definitely be coming back. The shop itself is beautiful. The space feels clean, inviting and thoughtfully designed. There was a nice elevated feel that makes the experience even more enjoyable. I loved how the interior perfectly complemented the simple, curated menu. If you're in the area and have a sweet tooth, this place is absolutely worth a visit.

Love coming to this location after a movie date or some dinner. They always carry everything so…read morefresh and they are so friendly.

I was craving chocolate covered strawberries and after looking at Whole Foods, Gelson's and Bristol…read moreFarms, we found this store to get my fix. The store is quaint and has an old world feel for a candy and chocolate boutique, and the service was excellent. The strawberries were huge in size and absolutely delicious. The only negative thing for me was the price - $4.50 per strawberry. Just seemed to be more expensive than they should be. Otherwise, a great experience in this store.

I entered your store today very inviting very clean, beautiful store and your store manager by the…read morename of Donna helped me get some goodies for my kids. The service was great love the Gummies. and she turned around and gave each of my children a little lollipop. I thought that was very sweet and caring for the fact that she went out of her way and made the kids day first time visitor loved it.

I have been coming to this shop to buy British chocolates for the last few years. Yesterday I was…read moreso excited to pick up some Rolos in the British section. They cost $5 each, but for the nostalgia of home I bought some anyway. Turns out they are US ones. Exactly the same that you can get at any grocery store but grossly marked up. This felt a little bit deceptive. And before anyone asks, the recipe is different. British rolos use more milk.

The place is in the shops mall, off the 111 Highway. Upon…read moreentering I was greeted by Travis L, he was sweet, kind, caring & helpful! He let me see what they all had in the store which I really liked. He asked me if would like to try a sample which I did, it's delicious was a Carmel chocolate so thank you so much! This store is super clean, very lighted up so can see everything, well organized & very attention to details love it! I wanted my own custom mix which included their blueberries, white chocolate raspberries truffle, strawberries with white chocolate , 1 dark chocolate caramel, 3 caramel chocolate. It's was a wonderful experience here ! I'll be back again ! Thank you so much Travis L!! He is your superstar! I'll tell all my family & friends to come here!

The best texture and quality dark chocolate…read more Dark chocolate covered almonds are a healthy snack that contain fiber, vitamin E, and antioxidants. Love See's candies for the quality of dark chocolate, have been eating them since I was a little girl. Glad to find one in Palm Desert, CA You can sample one chocolate before buying.

Due to the oppressive heat, Jamie W and I were in the mood for a date shake. Like real bad. We had…read morejust finished a cocktail combing expedition on E Arenas Road and decided something thick, sweet, and suckable was needed in a non-alcoholic setting. Now we could've gone to Great Shakes (review: https://yelp.to/mzOC66QAth), but there was a line and we just had no patience. So we walked over to this place because only a handful of people were in here. It wasn't a shake shack but a sweets shop, an old-fashioned, family-run operation. There was just one woman behind the counter, and she was busily handling orders for chocolates and candied apples. We waited our turn and ordered a couple of the $7.99 Date Shakes (Photo 9). They were fine, even without the mini-donuts Great Shakes serves with theirs. I need to give her credit for making it from scratch without any help from the rest of the family. FOOD - 3 stars...good date shake, no frills AMBIANCE - 3.5 stars...look at all those sweets! SERVICE - 4 stars...she works hard for the money TOTAL - 3 stars...a sweet tooth goes far here RELATED - Exploring Palm Springs? Here's my collection of places l've tried and reviewed: https://yelp.to/a20dwyuD78

Unfortunately I think this place relies on its location and not on products or service. There is so…read moremuch potential here, but what you have is an aging store that is more "needs attention" than intentional nostalgia. The candy is old and definitely not fresh, the date shakes were meh at best (tragic, considering where it's located) and a cashier that seems as happy to be here are the stale candy and outdated decor. Definitely a "will not return" and that's a shame.

*And the Oscar Goes To?*…read more What better way than today to surprise my Leading Lady with some Oscars? My wife sampled all the Olive Oils and Balsamic Vinegars in the store and narrowed it down to one of each. As for her Leading Man? I chose the ARTiChoke HeARTs of Palm Tapenade. As for my Supporting Cast? Mom will be ecstatic when she receives her Highland Butterscotch Sauce Oscar Award. Dad will LOVE the Hot Chocolate Fudge Sauce Oscar he'll be awarded. Best Director Nominee, Micheal, who manages the store, managed to captivate my wife for nearly an hour with samples, lessons and the history of all the products. {{{big round of applause}}} Thankfully, Best Supporting Actress Nominee, Hailey, was there today too, to assist all the other customers while Micheal gave his undivided attention to my Leading Lady & Wife. {{{big round of applause}}} Can't say enough about this place...and can't wait to indulge in all the spectacular one of a kind items purchased today. Olivier of Napa Valley on El Paseo, Knocks it Outta the Park. And the Red Carpet too.

Such a nice shop!!…read more At first I thought that it was just olives but there is so much more: sauces,, mustards, "cremes" (sorr of like lemon or other fruit curds", interesting kitchen items, and, of course, olive oil. The customer service is top notch, and as a bonus, the prices are quite reasonable for gourmet food items. The store is nicely appointed and decorated.

The service was outstanding! Jose, was so friendly, knowledgeable about the most popular items on…read morethe menu, and attentive. He was very good at servicing all his tables, while not neglecting us for a second. Thanks to the staff members who assisted home, the fresh coffee and water refills were right on point. Steak and eggs cooked just as I'd hoped. When Maggie was ordering several items à la carte, he showed her an item on the menu that contained the same items she was ordering à la carte - but would be cheaper. We loved everything about our breakfast experience here. We just ate our food too fast to get pictures.

Did someone forget to pay the electric bill? That place was…read morebeyond HOT and the theater was even worse. Walked in to check out the movie and didn't last 5 seconds before leaving. 1st time I've ever had a root beer float that was a cup of packed ice cream and a "pour your own can" of root beer. Place was overpriced, the temperature resembles a swamp and will probably won't go back. Sad... The place has been here forever, but has gone WAY downhill Those employees looked miserable in that environment and shouldn't be subjected to those types of conditions Shame on Shields!

I was told not to accept candy from strangers. But I didn't listen and was lured into Brandini this…read moreevening with a sample of the toffee and toffee popcorn. The two diabolical ladies worked in tandem with their excellent customer service. On top of purchasing the toffee and popcorn, I also got the toffee affogato. So decadent and enough for two if you feel like sharing. It's like the best coffee ice cream with a buttery, chocolate crunch. Your taste buds will thank you. Came back again for another toffagato! (Day 2) Treat yourself!

Passed this cute storefront a couple of times thinking they only sold toffee, so I was surprised to…read moresee a sign out front advertising coffee. It's a small shop with a few tables, making it a nice spot to sit and escape the heat. When we ordered at the counter, we were offered samples of their toffee and popcorn. They were so good I would've taken some home if we'd had a cool place to store them during the drive home. We ordered the toffee latte. At $10, it's a little pricey, though I understand it's made with their specialty toffee syrup. It was definitely espresso forward, which I didn't mind, but I wish the toffee flavor came through more instead of just a subtle hint with each sip. Even so, it was still a pretty decent latte and worth a visit when walking downtown.