Cute little shop selling chocolates, candies, and ice cream. We popped by on a weeknight for dessert and were surprised to see a constant stream of customers coming in. We ordered a single scoop on a sugar cone, and we received what we thought was a double scoop - portions are generous! Our only negative was samples are limited to 2 per person which felt a bit stingy, but we understand why they may have implemented this policy. read more

Preston's Candy & Ice Cream, 1170 Broadway, Burlingame, CA94010. The interior of the store is retro looking. They sell a great variety of candies, handcrafted chocolate and ice cream. Nice place for a dessert treat after lunch. We had rum & raisin ice cream which was not too sweet, just as we liked it. read more

Preston's Candy & Ice Cream - Candy Stores Near Me - Burlingame, California

Really cute shop, def has old-timey candy store vibes. Good service from the young adults running the shop. Things were overly sweet for my tastes but my daughter loved her strawberry ice cream, so gotta follow the boss on this one here! read more

Preston's Candy & Ice Cream - Candy Stores Near Me - Burlingame, California

Cute chocolate and ice cream shop! The only one in old town Burlingame so far. We tried chocolate and mocha ice cream. Ice cream texture is soft, rich but also chewy! This is good. For flavors, chocolate was strong and delicious. Mocha flavor was lighter but had yummy almond pieces. Where's the ice cream from? The circle containers are Mitchell's and rectangular containers are Loard's. Both are local! Take your pick. I personally have loved the chocolate which was from Mitchell's. I spotted a Mitchell Lucuma flavor (not for sale) that I would LOVE to try as a customer since it's so unique! Their dark chocolate is hand made and had a ton of variety. I love that the store is quiet. Service was kind and generous. read more

Preston's Candy & Ice Cream - Candy Stores Near Me - Burlingame, California

Walk through the door to make all your dreams come true; chocolate candies to your left; ice creams to the right! You are in the pin ball machine of delights! We selected the generous triple of macapuno-black raspberry-toasted almond and every bite is a perfect favorite! read more

Preston's Candy & Ice Cream - macapuno-black raspberry-toasted almond - every bite is delicious - - Candy Stores Near Me - Burlingame, California

Cute ice cream shop located on Broadway. There are a variety of ice cream flavors to choose from and a chocolate selection as well. There were two large groups here on a Saturday morning and the one staff member working was moving quickly to get everyone their order even though you can tell she was a bit frazzled - she did a great job though. We ordered scoops of mango, ube, and rocky road for the kids and they all sat quietly on the bench outside to enjoy their treat. Unfortunately, there are no tables inside, only a couple of tables and benches outside. read more

We happened to walk by and decided to stop by since it was my daughter's birthday. I'm so glad we did! They have a huge selection of ice cream options and a few non-dairy ones as well as chocolate and other confections. I'm so used to San Francisco's tiny portion for the price, but the small here was totally enough! My kids couldn't even finish it. The woman who helped us was so sweet and patient with my kids. She made the experience for us from solid to amazing. I didn't get her name but shoutout to her :). read more

They have a massive selection of candies to choose from! A variety of chocolates, truffles, gummies, candied apples & more. They also serve a selection of delicious ice cream flavors: Pecan Praline, Mint chip & more. Located in downtown Burlingame. read more

Pretty good! There were some free samples of candy and they were good. We came for ice cream and it was tasty. The area was cute and there were 3-4 tables outside where you can sit and eat. read more

Was very happy to stumble upon this cute gem in downtown Burlingame! Service was great and so welcoming, offering us as many samples as went wanted. Everything we tried was delicious and even though we were super full from dinner right before, we all had to get ice cream for dessert. I loved how classic the shop looked and it's old school feel. They also sell candy and chocolates in the other display cases and it all looked really good. I know I'll be back again! read more

Preston's Candy & Ice Cream - Candy Stores Near Me - Burlingame, California

Very cute ice cream spot located in downtown Burlingame. Went in and was allowed to try out some flavors before purchasing. They had gelato and ice cream, as well as other candies and chocolates to purchase and take home. read more

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OMG, my friend had given me the Dubai Chocolate Bar during my last visit, and it is DELICIOUS. It has a nice dark chocholate shell/exterior but I was most impressed with the crunch of the kataifi and the not too sweet flavor. I feel a bit guilty finishing the whole thing in one sitting, hah. Mind all of this even after it had been sitting in my travel backpack for 2 weeks. I've had the dubai chocolates sold at C*stco but those were too sweet and the crunch was not nearly as satisfying this bar. It's not on their website right now, but I'll swing by next time I'm in town. read more

Was a nice mom and pop ice cream shop, the owner and his daughter was there working the counter and the ice cream samples are a must. I hot the almond toffee crunch on a wafle cone and dipped in chocolate, delicious and nostalgic, will bring you back to your childhood. They also had a lot of hand made chocolates and fudge. The store is a little outdated, but it adds to the nostalgia. read more

Preston's Candy & Ice Cream - Almond toffee crunch - Candy Stores Near Me - Burlingame, California

I originally came here for ice cream but then I discovered their in house made rose Turkish delights and became obsessed. At $1 each, they're a bit expensive but the best I've had after trying at two other places. They have great chocolate covered candies as well! Their ice cream is also very delicious and they have a wonderful variety of flavors, in both cream based ice creams and water based sherbets. Parking is a bit difficult since it's street parking depending the time but usually I've been able to find parking quickly. The only thing is that when you walk in usually there's no one there to provide service right away when it's empty of customers but they come out while you're browsing. read more

I grew up going to Preston's, I have been going for over 34 years. I am so happy that Javier and his family have taken over this Broadway Local Gem. His amazing skills with chocolate are truly highlighted, and his great customer service makes you feel like family! We are so lucky to have this amazing historic spot continue to be a local staple! Cheers to Mocha Almond Fudge ice cream, my forever favorite :) read more

A cute spot! We visited on a quiet Thursday night and had the place practically to ourselves. It has that dated, old-school candy store feel that makes you nostalgic. Service was very kind! I was impressed by the wide array of ice cream flavors and the selection of chocolates and sweets. I went with a sundae, which was fun but not particularly memorable. The ice cream itself was solid, but the whole thing was a bit overwhelmed by sauce- I would've loved a better balance and a few more nuts for some crunch! Still, it's a fun stop if you're in the mood for a treat. I would probably come back to try a few more flavors or pick up some of the candy next time. read more

Preston's Candy & Ice Cream - Sundae - Candy Stores Near Me - Burlingame, California

Price is ok serving size could be a bit better. Over all not a bad spot. Ice cream is fire. A trip to the city real quick is still the best option but the lines here make up for having to wait so long. read more

Thank you Prestons for making our lives sweeter! I went yesterday with my 2 young kids and Javier greeted us with his wonderful smile as always and we stocked up on Valentine candy (and their Grandpa bought them ice cream!). My kids always love a trip to Preston's- it's our special tradition to mark first and last day of school...and many days in between! We also love to bring a bag of Preston's chocolate to anyone who loves into our neighborhood to welcome them Thank you Preston's I don't know what we would do without you!! read more

Preston's Candy & Ice Cream - Candy Stores Near Me - Burlingame, California

Pretty cool old-timey ice cream shop in old Burlingame. Overall, really wanted to like this place but it's right on the line of feeling dated versus cool/retro. Lots of ice cream options. A ton of prepared candies as well, but it seems like our ice cream may have been in the freezer for too long (stale-tasting) and they were out of the basics like chocolate. Pretty attentive guy working there, but ultimately nothing special. read more

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First time here very impressed home made yummy treat wow cant wait to come back and get more! read more

Preston's Candy & Ice Cream - Menu on Fathers Day 2025 - Candy Stores Near Me - Burlingame, California

Like stepping back in time, super quaint little charming shoppe (yes, we the British life world charm :-) It's small yet manages to squeeze in all manners of candies and sweets and ice-creams ... a heaven for little ones and I've known many an adult to look forward as well. My husband got a scoop of their chocolate praline but something or the other and loved it, especially on their cone which brings out those childhood memories. Tons of ice-cream flavors (though not frozen yogurts)--it's an order at the counter and take to go.. Despite its winter, it was slammed, customer service friendly and fast, prices are decent. Parking can be tough at peak days/times. Next time, I'll upload photos which is itself a treat! read more

We were making our way back from SF on a super hot day and I wanted a quick ice cream fix before heading home. I found this on the map and decided to give it a try and we loved it!! It's a cute little shop in an adorable complex, all good vibes. We sampled a few and went with the strawberry cheesecake gelato and chocolate marble. They were soo sweet and yummy and satisfied my craving. Service was great too and all the staff were so sweet! read more

Preston's Candy & Ice Cream - Strawberry cheesecake gelato - Candy Stores Near Me - Burlingame, California

I was walking by and found this nice candy and ice cream shop. Got a scoop of rocky road . Very good ice cream and nice people. read more

Preston's Candy & Ice Cream - Candy Stores Near Me - Burlingame, California

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New 3rd owner of 3 weeks, Javier is much a friendly person and I wish him good luck and a prosperous new beginning! Great selection of Loard's ice cream flavors and wide variety of chocolate candies including sugar free choices. Celebrating 75 years anniversary at this original family owned location. Nice to see original design including the exterior neon signs (wonder if they still work?) One scoop ice cream (espresso toffee) on a sugar cone is plentiful! I thought I got 2 scoops but was told that it was one scoop. Wow! Got my money's worth! Looking forward to more visits. Now I know where to go when my sweet cravings kick-in! read more

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When I am in the area, I make a point to grab a little something from here. I loved this place when I was a little girl and it still love this shop. It has changed over the years with new ice cream flavors and different varieties of candy. Ice cream is still so creamy and the flavors are so good. My favorite is mint chip and regular chocolate chip. My other family members love UBE, pistachio and chocolate. Love the option for a chocolate dipped ice cream. I will always visit this place when in the area. read more

Cute little gem in Burlingame. So happy to see something been here for so long is still here. Many shops have changed on broadway but I'm glad Preston was able to make it through the pandemic. Their ice cream is really good here. We got the tiramisu flavor and honey comb. Service is really good too. This is the best place to go after dinner. If you're craving for a nice ice cream. read more

Preston's Candy & Ice Cream - Candy Stores Near Me - Burlingame, California

A bit old school (why not!), the flavors were great but the texture was a bit less interesting than Salt and straw. Pricing wise, a medium sized ice cream (2 regular scoops) with a waffle cone was $8.00. Waffle cones were pre-made and a bit more sugary than usual. read more

Cute old timey ice cream parlor feel. I was surprised to see Filipino ice cream flavors like ube and macapuno in there! The ube was alright though. Not as pronounced as I like it. I got the butter brickle. It was creamy with hints of sticky butterscotch. Not actually all that sweet. I got it in a chocolate waffle cone and that's where I dock points :( It seemed like I got an old batch as the chocolate on the waffle cone looked dried out and the waffle cone itself wasn't that great. read more

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Preston's is a gem! In business for 75 years, Preston's offers handmade candy and chocolates and locally sourced ice cream. The kind woman who helped us mentioned they used to make their own ice cream as well, but certain regulations made it more challenging in recent years. We sampled so many tasty treats! Chocolate covered honeycomb, dark chocolate almond bark, dark chocolate covered marzipan, and a wild strawberry truffle. We ordered our wedding favors from Preston's: dark and milk chocolate music notes, bagged and tied with ribbon to match our wedding colors. Our guests loved them, and the music notes reflected what brought my husband and I together perfectly. They were ready in time and reasonably priced. Most importantly, they were attractive and delicious! Drop by to satisfy your sweet tooth, and explore all their custom molds for specialty chocolates. #thankyouthursday2021 read more

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On national ice cream day, I showed up 5 minutes before they closed to get a scoop and they already had closed sign. Have some pride!

The ice cream and cones here are SO good!! But the cashier was so cute, I got a little nervous hehe

Since it was hot, we wanted to get some ice cream, but where? We didn't want the standard sterile ice cream spots (B&R or B&J), wanted a nostalgic feeling place that's would be fun for my kid.. we found Preston's and it hit on all the spots! Great selection and decent prices. That classic small town ice cream shop feeling that I remember going to as a kid, with friendly service. We will come back! read more

I was looking for some taffy for stocking stuffers and at first glance was slightly disappointed in the options as they were super tiny. But upon speaking to the woman behind the counter, she could just weigh out whatever size I wanted which is what we did. Now my family will have taffy for dayssssss. read more

Preston's Candy & Ice Cream - Candy Stores Near Me - Burlingame, California

the Dubai chocolate strawberry cup was delicious. a big, full cup for a good price (cheaper than I've paid at some other places for the same size). it was enough to share between 2 people read more

It never fails, whenever I drop by Preston's to cure my sweet tooth, I never want to leave. Something about being surrounded by the aroma of fresh, in-house baked chocolately treats is certainly hypnotic! The gummies, taffys and ice creams are so colorful and pleasing to the eye it makes me feel like a kid again in a candy wonderland! Needless to say, if you have a craving for sugar, get your fix at Preston's Ice Cream and Candies in Burlingame! Note: They have a huge assortment of Peanut Brittles, Barks and Carmel/Chocolate gift sets for X-mas. & Their Ice Creams are so soft and flavorful.. read more

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Found my chocolate dipped crystallized ginger here. It's hard to come by. They are delicious! Equal sized ginger slices with just the right amount of dark chocolate. Price is reasonable. Missing some of the favorites from the original Preston's. That's OK. I have to return for more ginger chocolate candy and an ice cream cone. Service was helpful and friendly. read more

Came back for our fix of Peppermint Stick Candy flavor & the Espresso Coffee with Chocolate Bits but the alternate ice cream cooler wasn't working according to the new owner. He said they'll probably receive more Peppermint next Thursday. We were disappointed because that was our first choice. My brother ended up taste-testing & getting a hand-packed pint of Butter Brickle. I ended up getting a hand-packed quart of the Espresso Coffee. I was offered a ready-packed quart of coffee but was told the Espresso had a stronger coffee flavor. You could see the bits of espresso dotting the ice cream. The candy isn't as prevalent in the front left counter which was empty. There were still people coming in for ice cream, though and a line of 4 people was forming. Another Hispanic lady came out to help & I think it was Irene Preston, the previous owner who is 77 y/o. We finished with our order & told the new owner we'd be back for the Peppermint! I thanked him for saving the store! read more

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We came here last night; it has been years since we were last here. I love dark chocolate & we found a selection that was wonderful. You can get bars or smnaller pieces. I chose to get some small pieces of the chocolate covered marzapan, mint, & Dubai pastatio. They chocolate & fillings alike were smooth & nutty respectively; the mint was perfect & not overpowering. I will be back to try more, including ice cream. So, for a wonderful selection of chocolates with friendly service in a casual atmosphere at reasonable prices, Preston's cannot be beat. Keep up the good work guys. read more

Delicious ice cream. Perfectly creamy and very natural tasting. I got the chocolate chip cookie dough with rocky road. Both were so good and tasted very homemade. read more

I saw this place on the news and wanted to support them. The lady that operates this place is super sweet and she makes the most amazing chocolate. I'm surprised her shop didn't get the expand as i know other cities can benefit from her sweet treats. These are handmade chocolates, which is hard to find nowadays. Not only do they make their own chocolates, but they make their own ice cream as well. That's a lot of work, which i really appreciate as these shops are hard to find now. Their chocolates are so smooth. I'm normally not a chocolate lover, but this shop made me crave their chocolates! If you go to their website, they have rescue boxes for your to purchase online , in which they will ship a box to you. Help out this business if you can, you won't be disappointed. read more