Nuts Factory in Beacon Hill is a nationwide candy and chocolate chain that has built its retail presence around elevated confections, with Dubai Chocolate as the centerpiece of what draws most people in. We walked into a location that fits the brand well, sitting comfortably among the other specialty food options in the mall without feeling out of place. The Strawberry and Dubai Chocolate combo is the natural order for anyone trying the concept for the first time. It arrived with pistachio butter and a layered set of toppings that made the whole thing feel more composed than a standard chocolate treat. The chocolate itself is smooth and restrained on the sweetness, which works in its favor and keeps the experience from tipping into cloying territory. The combination with the strawberry is well balanced, with the fruit cutting through the richness of the pistachio and chocolate in a way that keeps each bite feeling fresh rather than heavy. At around eighteen dollars, the price point is the main hesitation. The quality is there and the experience of working through the combination is genuinely enjoyable, but it is more of a one time indulgence or a special occasion treat than something that becomes a regular habit at that cost. As a gift or a novelty stop during a Prudential visit it makes more sense, and the novelty of the Dubai Chocolate format still holds up well enough to justify the trip if you have not tried it before. Decent chocolate, an experience worth having at least once, but probably not a frequent stop for most people. read more

Nuts Factory - Specialty Food Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

So many variety of nuts, chocolates, sweets, desserts, and more. If you're looking for Dubai chocolate desserts, Swedish candies, even the viral fruit mochi ice creams! After meandering around the store, we decided on getting the Dubai chocolate strawberry cup with matcha chocolate drizzle on top. Place was nice & clean, we were able to sample some of the pieces before purchase. read more

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You can pretty much find whatever you're craving here. They have a deal where you fill a cup for 14.99 with whatever you want, mix and match away! Or if you have something particular in mind, you can fill a bag as long as what you grab is from the same section. My Swedish candy, candy coated nuts, and dubai style nuts were delicious!!! Workers were helpful as well! Next time I'd come back to try their strawberry cups covered with chocolate, etc. This Beacon Hill location is also central to everything so a great stop while shopping. read more

Nuts Factory - Dubai Style Nuts - Specialty Food Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Nuts Factory is built for kids and tourists. Our nine-year-old daughter was drawn in and we left with a small bag of different gummy candies. They have aisles of chocolate, sour candy, halva, and more. read more

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Literally no complaints. I came here for the Dubai chocolate because I had been craving some and left so happy and satisfied. Employees were just there, doing their job, kind of leaving customers be, which I appreciate. Especially in environments like this where you just walk around and look for things yourself. They have a ton and I mean a ton of variety! If you come in here, 90% of the time you'll leave with something. Lol. Very nicely lit environment and ambiance. Smelled delish. read more

Nuts Factory - Dubai Chocolate - Specialty Food Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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This place is awesome just to walk in and visit. And unlimited option of nuts and candy. Combinations of nuts and flavors that you would never imagine. The store is a novelty and a fun place for the individual or families. read more

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Yay I finally got the Dubai chocolate that was so viral! Very happy I came here and finally succumb to the stress of getting an expensive piece of chocolate ($20). It was very nicely package and I was very excited and when I got home, I ate it and here is my thoughts on it. It's very delicious and this will probably go well with a scoop of ice cream as it was very much recommended by employee at this location. Thank you for the suggestion. I really like this location because of its charm, and the people are very friendly here. I also got my baklava. I was very pleased. This shop is very ideal for a visitors and residence. If you're a nut fan, this is where you should hang out. read more

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If you like nuts and or candy, check out this place! Grab a bag to go! What are you waiting on! read more

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I came here to try the viral Dubai chocolate. I got 2 of the chocolate bars and they were delicious. The texture along with the flavor of the Dubai chocolate blended nicely. The Dubai strawberry cup became one of my favorite desserts I ever had. They have a whole station set up in the back where you can decided what kind of chocolate you want. The staff were very energetic and pleasant. The cup was very creamy and tart providing a great combination. Overall, the store had many creative different options to try. I also got the mango ice cream shaped in a mango. It was really fun to eat and taste like pure mango. read more

Nuts Factory - Mango ice cream - Specialty Food Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Cool place to buy nuts and candies. But be aware nothing was cheap in price. They sold their own Dubai chocolate bars for $18 each. They made it correctly and didn't skimp on the filling. I also tried their dates filled with the same Dubai chocolate filling. It was delicious but pricey. read more

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This place is pretty big and spacious enough to walk through. The employees are attentive and friendly. We tried the roasted cashews with a hint of spicy to it and were very good. Any type of nuts you are looking for they have here and a selection of sweet treats as well. We liked the variety of different nuts and culture foods you can find here. read more

Nuts Factory - Specialty Food Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Do not come to this store hungry from walking/sight seeing. Everything in here looks great and they truly have something for every taste bud. Sweet, salty, savory, healthyish you can find a treat to satisfy whatever you are craving. My problem was I wanted everything in there however that can get quite pricey. They sometimes have the famous Dubai chocolate but it was out when we went. read more

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Just adding some photos. Okay to make 85 characters and submit this review, location has unique and interesting looking teas for sale and other stuff that is not incredibly common around here. The treats I bought were excellent! read more

Nuts Factory - Nuts Factory on Charles Street - Specialty Food Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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There are currently two Nuts Factory locations in Boston, this one in Beacon Hill Charles St & Newbury St! They have a large selection of all the nuts you can think of and want. Nuts are sold by the pound. These nuts come in different flavors which is great if you're looking for a healthy-ish snack, though none of it is actually all that healthy... more like treats with a lil' crunch to them. In all honesty, I have walked by both locations dozens of times and have never walked in until today. I was on a mission to find the TikTok viral "Dubai Chocolate Bar", which has been trending for a few months now. I saw a post stating that the Nuts Factory in NYC Manhattan has started selling Dubai Chocolate and initially I thought to myself, "hmm, when's the next time I'm available to go to NY for a day trip to see what the hype is about?" THEN, I came to realization moments later that OMG THERE'S LITERALLY TWO IN BOSTON. This one on Charles St was more convenient to me today , as it is only a few minutes walk from work. Anyways, I ended up walking over during my break and LO AND BEHOLD, there was even a sign advertising that they do indeed have the Dubai Kunafa Chocolate!! And I am not even gonna lie, I was so giddy. They had just gotten stock of these chocolates today so there was plenty & no limit for how many bars per person. Ringing in at $18.95 ($20 after tax)... this was definitely an indulgence. Most expensive chocolate bar I have probably ever purchased lol. Taste: Dubai chocolate is milk chocolate stuffed with kataifi pastry & pistachio butter. Kataifi is the component that makes this chocolate have a crunchy texture. It is a popular ingredient used in Mediterranean + Middle Eastern desserts, like baklava for example. Okay, but the hype is real... this chocolate tastes absolutely incredible. The crunchiness from the kataifi & creamy goodness from the pistachio butter PLUS with the milk chocolate... I understand, I get it now. So, if you have read this far into my review, you're probably wondering if it is worth the cost of $20. Each bar has 10 pieces, $2/piece. I believe that it is still an expensive bar of chocolate. For some, the price is justifiable, for others, its not worth it. For me, I can see myself getting this occasionally. It is not too sweet either. I'd just buy one bar first to try & see if you like it. It is really good. I had only one piece earlier and it was enough because it does have filling inside. Overall, I had a pleasant experience here at Nuts Factory and recommend visiting ! It is very different from your usual candy or nuts shop. Even if you don't like eating nuts, you may surprise yourself and find some things you'll really enjoy!! read more

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This 4-star review is for the Dubai dark chocolate strawberries and the friendly girl who helped me. The dessert was less sweet than I thought and I love the crunchy knafe topping. The strawberries were so fresh and sweet too. read more

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Really wanted to try the Dubai chocolate strawberries, and it was so worth it! Good to share with 2 people. Walked past the location on Newbury St and it was so busy and had a huge line for the strawberries. Definitely try the Beacon Hill location instead, we didn't wait at all! read more

Went on a random drive up to the city. It's was cold but for the name of food and snacks we still went. Decided to try the viral chocolate that I see online. Plus got some nuts for hubby who drove us after he went to work. It was pretty quick since there's not much people waiting in line. I chose the milk chocolate for it I also got to choose which cup of strawberry I wanted to get. We went in line to pay. It wasn't cheap but I guess it was worth it. It was quiet too since it wasn't as early anymore and they are gonna close soon. I think it's the best time to go if you are planning to visit. read more

Great store on Newbury Street. They not only have nuts but also a variety of other things from chocolates to teas, coffees and spices. Make sure you walk all the way to the back as that is where the spices, tea and coffee is! read more

Nuts Factory - a display of nuts in a store - Specialty Food Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Bought 1 piece of milk chocolate almond bark and 1 chocolate (?) covered pretzel studded with stale praline or something of that nature. For those 2 items I spent $13.64. The milk chocolate almond bark was disappointing to the extent that the chocolate was devoid of any flavor. The description claimed the chocolate to be from Belgium but I've had several varieties of Belgian milk chocolate and this wasn't it. The almonds were plentiful but that was the only plus. The pretzel coated with something brown that resembled chocolate was stale in that it tasted like it was exposed to too much air inasmuch as the lucite box it was in wasn't airtight. Stay away. Entirely too expensive for zero value. I won't be back. read more

Why I'll go back: An incredible variety of healthy snacks with some of my fave nut concoctions that you won't find anywhere else in Boston. You HAVE to try: For my first visit, I went with my classic favorite - the candied cashews - but there are some funky combos, so experiment a little! Tony's Tip: For now at least, they give you a pretty good-sized reusable bag with your purchase. Definitely a nice bonus. So the wife and I headed out on a spur-of-the-moment day date this past Saturday afternoon to enjoy the VERY late Indian Summer weather. As we're strolling down Charles Street in Beacon Hill (which was super busy with several new additions), we come across Nuts Factory at the old corner location for Peets. I'm like, "ooooh, nuts - let's check it out!" We walk in and it's like stepping into the Sugar Heaven equivalent of the nut world. Rows and rows of all sorts of nuts with all sorts of interesting flavorings: BBQ cashews, candied almonds, spicy pistachios, pretzel-covered pecans, and even tiramisu-coated almonds. But it didn't just stop at nuts! They've got dozens of types of dried fruit, gummies, spices, and more. I dipped my toe in the water on this visit with the candied cashews but went back a couple days later and put together a sampling of several other coated nuts (cocoa-coated walnuts are my favorite so far). The place is super well lit and everything was clearly labeled and easily viewable (see pics). The store had been open for less than a week and it was packed! So the word is out on this transplant from New York City (six NY locations, plus 3 in NJ and a PA shop). But don't worry - they're not gonna run out of YOUR faves. So do yourself a favor - skip "No Nut November" this year ;) and get down to Nuts Factory for your fix. read more

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I bought roasted peanuts, both salted and unsalted (I mix them because the salted ones are way too salty for me). Sadly, the peanuts I got were not roasted enough and still had a raw taste. I was disappointed. read more

I loved dipping into this delectable looking shop while walking back from work. Made my first purchase yesterday - Date Filled Rolls and Rolada Tamar Cookies to gift my hosts for a dinner that night. Opened the boxes with great anticipation after dinner to offer around and got the nastiest shock. Both items were totally stale and inedible. So embarrassing. This morning I tried to call the Nuts Factory to let them know, but the phone number listed goes into a voice mailbox that is full. I wasn't planning to write a public review but what to do. Consumers need to be warned and the management needs to pull up their socks. Sorry, Nuts Factory. I am so disappointed. read more

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Almost always packed with tourists, but be aware nuts are soggy and Turkish delight is not fresh as it sits out for long periods of time. What does not sell gets packed into small plastic containers so don't buy that either. This place used to be good, but not anymore. Prices are also very hefty. read more

This store on Newbury Street makes me so happy!! They have such a large variety of different flavored cashews!! They offer some samples at the front too. Cashews are amazing! They have great flavor and a nice crunch to them. We got the Zarchar, Curry, Everything, Garlic, Chimichurri, and salt & pepper flavors. All of them were delicious, some more flavorful than others. My favorites are the zar char and everything flavors. From cashews, pistachios, almonds, peanuts, pecans, to Japanese rice crackers, dried fava beans, and even candy - they have everything you could want. I've never found a place with such a large variety of flavors!! I will say though that they have limited flavors of almonds and some other nuts, but their cashew selection felt endless. read more

Nuts Factory - Outside - Specialty Food Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

The only thing good about this place is the fresh strawberries with chocolate that they serve right in front of you. However the price was $15 for those so keep that in mind. If you get any additional toppings they can go up to $19+. The gentleman running the stand was very kind and walked me through all the options. He was the redeeming factor about this experience. The rest of the items I got were stale. I got baklava and I purchased two different types of a special type of Oreo flavor that is not released in the USA (just one sleeve each for the two different flavors) and they charged me $7 for it. They didn't ring it in as Oreos they rang it in as "New Chocolate Bar Prepack". Just be aware of what they are charging you for. Not sure what the actual cost of them were since I clearly got charged for a different item. I confronted the staff member at the register who was ringing me up about the item that was rung in vs the item I was getting and he still insisted the Oreos were $7. It's not like they were speciality Oreos with chocolate covering or toppings or whatnot. They were just in a sleeve directly from the factory. Overall the whole experience felt off to me and so I don't think I'll be stopping by again unfortunately. read more

I like to stop here when I am in the area. The selection is huge and the manager went out of his way to help me yesterday. Everything here is good. I especially like the dried fruit, nuts and rice crackers. If you are looking for Dubai chocolate, this is your place. read more

I was so stressed on getting a Dubai chocolate bar, and even paid extra to reserve one because I personally know the owner. Much to my horror, when I asked the cashier, they said that they had sold out. As it turned out, they are so outrageously popular that people would cut lines and rob others for one. As it happened, someone else who knew the owner paid more than double what I had, and THEY god the goddamn bar instead. I have come back nearly EVERY single day, and EVERY time, they are sold out of Dubai chocolate! And the other day, I went there and the person in front of me decided to be the most selfish person in the universe and bought the last SIX Dubai chocolate bars! I was so desperate that I actually stole one from him. They called the police, and they actually weren't surprised I had done that, because I have heard of people getting stabbed for one. For instance, in Chicago, my friend was robbed at knifepoint for a literal Dubai chocolate bar. Recommendation: PLEASE limit one Dubai chocolate bar per person. So, to avoid fights and police, please take my advice (the owner of this shop). It is not fair for many people to have to deal with others' selfishness. read more

Food and service perfect also the manager of this store is helping you a lot whatever you have problem with your order

So many choices of candy but the Dubai Chocolate Covered Strawberries are amazing! There is this one guy who makes the service so much fun and welcoming read more

Manager rude asf, also his ass crack was showing. the workers seemed to be scared of the manager lol?? And best yet, the strawberry had an alcohol taste read more

So first of all the guy that I think it might have been the manager there wasn't nice at all. He had this attitude and a disrespectful tone. Me and my friend saw this sign that said you could get 20% off if you sign up on their app. The register guy asked the manager(idk if he was) he just straight up look us in the face and said "no you can't get a discount for the strawberry Dubai chocolate" again with a disrespectful tone. Second of all these strawberry's tasted like they had been washed with alcohol or like they put something in them so they last longer. Weird experience for me! read more

So there are actually two Nuts Factory locations in Boston now--one in Beacon Hill and one on Newbury Street. I've noticed people are reviewing both in this listing. The store on Beacon Hill is much larger and encourages sampling of all the nuts they have on offer. The one on Newbury Street has more limited offerings and signage does not mention the ability to sample the nuts at all. I've tried most of the sweet nut offerings here and make sure to buy a bag every time I visit Boston. My favorites are any of the halva-coated offerings, but especially the halva-coated pecans and cashews (you can only find these two at the Beacon Hill location). The halva itself is just amazing. The pretzel-coated nuts are quite good as well. It's not cheap, but for the quality of the nuts and the fact that you can't find these offerings anywhere else in the city, it's well worth it. read more

Nuts galore. Keep walking toward the back for even more goodies. We didn't catch this until we were headed out. A bit pricey - to be expected for high quality nuts, the location (Beacon Hill). Staff was not terribly welcoming to be honest. First time there so that made a difference. Looks like a good place to snag fancy holiday nuts for gifts - nice packaging there! read more

Great candy shop with a lot of options. I tasted their licorice. They were yummy. I highly recommend this store. read more

Nuts Factory - Licorice - Specialty Food Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I'll give it another chance but it was hit 'n miss for me. Most of the bulk items were mislabeled or not labeled at all. And I'm pretty sure I got charge double. And guys, a chocolate-covered "thin mint" is not a peppermint patty...it's supposed to be a cookie. read more

I like nuts factory well enough but the music is now consistently loud enough to be annoying, so I often just leave.

Fantastic chocolate pistachio bar. I have recommended to all my friends they too love it.

Absolutely abysmal quality. The gummy candies were stale, hard, and tasted like bubble gum. The chocolate covered espresso beans tasted hard, yet brittle, like we were chewing plastic. The seasoned pistachios were decent, just very underwhelming for the high prices. I am beyond appalled with my experience at this establishment. "Specialty store", as if!!! read more

Scammers. The girl at the counter tried to charge me $14,99 for something that it had $4.49 per pound. If don't pay attention here they will basically steal your money. read more

I purchased four different nuts and banana chips and everything was stale and tasted as though it had been sitting in bins for months. Don't waste your money. read more