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

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.

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

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.

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

NGL. I have not been here in years maybe even decades. I remember it was a tiny little shack just…read moreoff the 10. I drive frequently to Phoenix to see family from California and this time on my return I said I'm definitely stopping. If you are exiting the 10 freeway at Morongo Valley Road which I think is the exit going west, that traffic circle to get to all the restaurants, etc. including Hadley's is a little treacherous so be patient Once you turn right, you can just pull right into their parking lot. It's a beautiful store that also has a café/ice cream. You will go in to get your shake and enter the ice cream shake line. It's stanchion off. There's a separate café line for people that I want to order food I ordered a large date shake. It doesn't come with whipped cream and it's already premade fresh out of a machine. The male order to take her/manager was super friendly and very thankful I stopped by after I mentioned I hadn't been here in a while. It's very genuine. But as I was walking away from the counter with my seven dollar shake, which was well worth it I heard somebody order a chocolate date shake. I didn't even know that was an option. I'm not even sure I saw it on the menu, but I think I would try that next time. The date shake was creamy and sweet. You can definitely taste and see the dates inside the mix. And then went into the store and picked up some chocolate covered dates as well as some fresh organic lines. I actually found the price is overall very reasonable especially for an off-road/touristy type of a place. Plenty of parking out front. The cashiers are super friendly. The location was very clean. I honestly would stop on the way back. They had tons of gifts, fresh fruits, and vegetables, snacks water sandwiches probably everything that you would want on a roadside visit. And it's easy access back onto the 10 W.

THE BEST DATE SHAKES! If you're passing up Hadley's you're making the biggest mistake of your life…read more I should be coming more often, but life gets the best of me sometimes. Hadley's is esteemed in the Inland Empire for its regular and vegan date shakes. I bought a couple of vegan shakes for my Mom and I during this trip. I swear the quality of the vegan shakes are just as good or better than the traditional shakes. I'm never disappointed! Once we got our shakes we took a trip around the grocery store side of the property. The store is farmer-chic with a modern look. Popcorn is available for sale on the way out, perfect for a rainy day. There's all sorts of groceries here, meats, specialty bakery items, wine, etc. if you're looking for souvenirs, they have them too! Service is always solid, the staff are professional and quick. I've never had an issue here. Hadley's gets a massive recommendation from me!

I came in and got all of the secret rocks that I needed…read more The woman working there was very helpful and showed us a lot of things that we ended up purchasing. But she wasn't trying to up-sell us - She was just enthusiastic about the rocks and crystals and we agreed that what she showed us was amazing. For example, we got the kryptonite. It glows so well. We held off on the muldavite, but one day that will become a reality. I won't elaborate on the reasons for the secret rocks or the secret meetings that I hold. But I will tell you that you might end up seeing me here a lot. Thank you

Joshua Tree Rock Shop is a stop we made just to check out some cool rocks. My friend said it has…read morebeen around this part of town for quite some time. The staff member was super friendly and chatty. He was nice and we did get some rocks. The inside of this store is really pretty and inviting. So many things to see and wander around so stop by!

We go here all the time!!!! The menu is small and simple, which is great because that's all you…read moreneed! The toffee here is amazing, the popcorn is amazing, the ice cream is amazing! They always have free samples at the front. Staff are always super friendly and helpful, the shop itself is always super clean. As locals, we come here often. Like literally multiple times a month (I have a membership to get the deals lol) and it's my husbands favorite place when he has a sweet tooth craving. I love to gift the little toffee tins to family and friends, it's such a signature part of PS and the Coachella Valley. My mom and mother in law both love the toffee here too! Great place to grab some ice cream and people watch. Especially during tourist season or on Thursday Evenings during Village Fest.

If you are visiting Palm Springs stop in here and buy a bag of this amazing candy. It is everything…read moreyou have ever wanted in a candy. It's sweet, chocolaty, crunchy,, nutty and has rich caramel goodness. But be forewarned, once you eat this you will never ever be able to enjoy any other brand of caramel again. This is it, the pinnacle, the best, better than best delicious. Don't take my word for it. Walk by and get a sample, then buy a bag. It won't make it home so better buy two bags so your spouse won't be mad at you for eating all the candy on the way home. Maybe get three bags just to be sure. Highly recommend.

A perfect stop before hiking Joshua Tree for your breakfast, lunch or snack grab-and-go needs, with…read moremore than just the usual lame brands and items. Located next to the JT visitor center west entrance and about 5 miles from the park entrance. We arrived to this small local place just as they were opening at 7:30 am and they had breakfast sandwiches being made, mostly with bacon, egg and cheese but they'll make you sausage or other variation as well. They also have a good selection of other breakfast items like hard boiled eggs, cheese, fruits, yogurt parfait, salad and deli lunch sandwiches. Additionally they sell various hot and cold drinks, organic JT coffee beans that they'll grind for you, salty and sweet snacks, California dates and roadrunner t-shirts. Prices are not cheap but comparable to other similar places and Starbucks. We appreciated the friendly staff. The breakfast sandwich was delicious, though it did take a bit to make.

Pretty great selection and prices honestly for a quick stock up before heading into the weeds. We…read moregot cookies, chips, hummus, and sandwiches which were cooked in a pretty good way and kombucha. My family really enjoyed the sandwiches and it was a great pick me up for an overall fun trip. The uglies chips are the item I would skip on the most as they were not as appetizing as the rest. The cookies were good however wish they had more flavors other than the two.

Top desert bakery ;-) Caution Cookie Monsters this is…read morenirvana Chocolate eclairs and Sammie's next level delicious A delightful lunch and best staff friendly + professional Very clean and a now a frequent patron

10/10 -- Will Be Back!…read more Stopped at Morongo Cookie Company on my way home from Yucca Valley and was blown away by the customer service. The woman who helped me was incredibly kind, attentive, and thoughtful -- even gave me a free sticker, a loyalty card, and napkins "just in case" I decided to enjoy a sweet on the drive home. It's the little touches that make a business stand out. This is the level of service every place should strive for. Amazing experience -- definitely coming back! Snickerdoodle cookie was amazing!