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.

I am in my 70s and still love candy they have a great selection and very helpful staff…read more I must go for the jelly bellies so many flavors yum yum hope to see you there

Our family absolutely love this place…read more Last time we were there we got a couple sundaes which were delicious. We also loaded up with some Carmel corn for ourselves and gifts. Listen, this place is both very clean with great service. Cheri was very friendly and attentive. Love this place!

We dropped in after a stay just a few minutes down the street. It was a bit hard to find in the…read moreplaza--it's tucked behind the main buildings in the far back corner, almost like it was there before the larger retailers (CVS, Hobby Lobby) filled in around it. We came in on a Sunday and it was completely empty--just me and my two kids. The lights in the large kitchen behind the glass were off, and most of the lights except the ones near the counter were off too. There was only one person working. It felt a bit quiet and subdued. My kids' excitement about going to an ice cream shop quickly turned into confusion and wariness of my promises. While the cashier had to make all 3 of our shakes after taking the order, she was super friendly and patient throughout, even offering my kids extra toppings and sample popcorn on the side. The great service could have easily been th best part of the experience had the toffee not tasted so good. I ended up getting the toffee popcorn and the toffee bites for myself--both were delicious. It is not inexpensive so I'm not sure I'd say the taste fully justifies the price. That said, the toffee is really, really good, so I'm trying to make it last as long as possible. Overall, I'm glad we stopped. I probably wouldn't go out of my way to seek it out, but if we were nearby again, we would definitely stop by.

If you want delicious caramel apples, this is the place to go. We tried the Reese's Caramel Apple,…read morethe original Caramel Apple and the Strawberry Cheesecake Caramel Apple. All were amazing! My favorite was the Reese's one. I also got the Dark Chocolate Almond Beat which is an almond cluster covered in caramel then dark chocolate! It was so good! The staff was also super 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.

After dinner at The Tropicale my wife and I wanted something sweet and we stumbled onto Lolly and…read morePots while walking along the main street in Palm Springs. The place immediately caught our eye. The front window shows a giant teddy bear and the inside is bright, modern, and so well organized that we just had to walk in. Right when you enter there is an entire wall of cotton candy which is my personal favorite. Beyond that there are rows of pastries and macarons, imported sodas and specialty drinks, plus big sections of taffy, jellies, and candies from all over the world. It honestly felt like a candy wonderland. We filled a bag with a mix of everything to celebrate our anniversary weekend and enjoyed it over the next couple of days. Every piece we tried was fresh and delicious. The staff were friendly and welcoming and the store was spotless and beautifully designed. Whoever put the space together clearly cared about every detail because it draws you in the moment you see it. If you have a sweet tooth or just want a fun treat while visiting Palm Springs this is a perfect stop. We left completely happy and will definitely come back next time we are in town.

Love this store. While walking around downtown Palm Springs we stopped by to get candy. Of course I…read moregot my gummy bears. All the flavors. The one I tried for the first time today was the rose gummy bear. Omg. Soooo good. I wish I bought a bag of just those. Well next time for sure. Clean and organized store. Great customer service. Loved shopping here with my niece and nephew. Such a happy place for kids and adults. lol

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.

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.

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

*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.

Great service. SUPER INTERESTING experience. You can have their best shake date drink while buying…read moresome awesome memorabilia and enjoy sitting in their theater learning all about dates. Afterwards, you can hit up their restaurant or take a long stroll in their garden area. 1 shake would have been enough for two people.

This has been on my list forever and I didn't realize that it isn't too faraway from the Marriott…read morethat I inhabit once a year. As a date lover, I had to try (and compare) it to that other famous place by Morongo and I will say that the Shield's date shake is thicker and more date-intense! They also had date ice cream which I will have to try the next time. I found the shop to be charming with lots of old school toys, jewelry, kitchen accessories and, of course, dates! There are many varieties sold here, including Mr. Shield's exclusive "blonde" and "brunette". There's date sugar, date crystals, syrup, jam, rubs, honey and pancake mix! I was tempted to go crazy! The theater is at the back of the shop and it is flat out old school charming. Alas, no air con. The history of this special place plays on a continuous loop and is about 15 minutes. Well worth it for the history and to appreciate how labor intensive date farming is! Fascinating. The items are all a bit pricey. There is a cash price and a credit card price on each item and everything is clearly marked. I don't mind supporting a family business and, anyway, they had me at, "date shake." Unfortunately, it was a hot June day, 110 degrees, so I didn't venture outside. If it's cooler next time, I'll definitely wander around... I will be back!