Cute little candy shop. The dark chocolate sea salt caramels were amazing. Also tried a couple…read moretruffles which were also good. Only thing I didn't like, it was awkwardly quiet, they need some background music.

Costa's candy is a nostalgic favorite! The toffee and…read morecaramels are as wonderful and delicious today, as I remember them being when I was a child in the 70's. It was always a treat to get a huge, delicious caramel after a day of ice skating at Morehouse Park! Back then, the caramels were huge, and one was more than a child could wish for! At Christmastime my family always looked forward to receiving a gift box of the wonderful toffee that then came in big broken sheets, and we would savor each piece of varied size and thickness. My family moved down South when I was a teen, but I never forgot about those memories of how wonderful Costa's candy was. Thirty years later, when I had children of my own, I looked online to see if Costa's was still making their fantastic candy. I was excited to order it at Christmas to share with my Children and tell them about my fond memories of Costa's Candy store, and holiday treats. I was thrilled to buy boxes of caramels and toffee for my sister and parents to surprise them with the best of the best candy! The caramels are now made in smaller cubes, and the toffee is in perfect little thinner squares, but the TASTE is as BIG as we all remember! Now every year I look forward to ordering my favorites, and I'm always pleased that they are consistently as delicious as they have always been! Thank you, Costa's for the memories, and the delicious candy that is ALWAYS delicious!!!

We visited Minnesota's Largest Candy Store during a family vacation in July, and it was such a fun…read moreand unique experience! We ended up spending over two hours there, and honestly, we could've stayed even longer. They truly have every candy you can imagine -- from current favorites to nostalgic treats that instantly take you back to childhood. It was so much fun seeing candies we hadn't thought about in years. The decor is colorful, whimsical, and over-the-top in the best way, which makes it feel like more than just a store -- it's an experience. There's also a bakery inside where we picked up some sweet treats, and they have a huge selection of root beers and other specialty drinks that you don't see everywhere. If you're planning a stop in Minnesota, this is absolutely a must-visit spot -- especially for families or anyone who loves a little nostalgia with their sugar rush!

Visited here a while back, if you love candy it's definitely a must see in MN…read moreIt was busy and the parking can be tricky as it gets crowded That said inside is huge and lots of different types of candies form all over the world and they make their own apple pies It can get expensive but being cash ahead of time Kids wil love this place

My husband loves ice cream so we tried the strawberry and the chocolate malt flavors. This was the…read moreworst ice cream we have ever had. The flavor was almost non-existant. The colors were weak as well. It tasted more like ice milk. Save your money.

The Sweet Spot is one of my favorite spots. Their chocolate is the best by far, and has made me…read morekind of a chocolate snob. Walking into the store it is like walking into a candy shop right out of Willy Wonka. The staff are great, and know their product. Whenever I am near Faribault I make it a point to stop in, and recommend others do the same. Definitely worth the stop!

Located inside the main entrance for the Pottery Place, this shop offers a nice mix of hard candies…read moreand sugared-nostalgia mixed with great Abdullah Chocolates and Jelly Belly beans. Add in ice cream treats for warm days and hot chocolate/coffee for cold ones. They helped me put together a gift box of chocolates for a friend and the owner is friendly and helpful.

Still great after all these years. Great place to pick up cute chocolate to bring home as giftsread more

Superior gelato! Ran across this shop about half hour before mall closing. Wonderful service by…read morestaff -- invited us to try flavors and that did the trick for both of us. Ultimately went with an incredible tart, fresh, delicious pink grapefruit while friend went with coffee and chocolate combo. Portions were generous; great value. Store also had chocolates -- both pre-packaged and individually available. Beautiful truffles and candies, too.

I stumbled upon Sweet Reads upon exiting the adjacent SPAM Museum. I must say, this store is a gem…read morein Austin, Minnesota. Sweet Reads has a wonderful blend of new and used books and art, including featured works by Minnesota authors and artists. They also have an assortment of novelty candies and ice creams. The two most wonderful features of this book store is the Berenstain Bears Museum, which was gifted by a local collector and certified by the Guinness Book of World Records as the largest in the world, and the wonderful staff here.

Such a fantastic bookstore. Great selection with used and new books. Wonderful atmosphere and the…read morestaff/owner was excellent

I stopped into Red Wing Confectionery on a Saturday afternoon as I'm a huge chocolate lover, so…read morethis place was calling my name. There's so much to take in that I had to set a personal limit (though it's reassuring to know I can always come back... and I will!). They offer a great variety: handmade chocolates, ice cream, coffee, and candies. It's a little treasure for anyone with a sweet tooth. The sweet smell of ch plate fills the air and you can actually see stuff packaging the chocolate (near the counter). The only downside was that the staff didn't greet us when we walked in....we kind of had to initiate the interaction. But once we got talking, things were friendly enough. I left with a small stash of chocolate treats, and they were delicious. Red Wing Confectionery is definitely going to be a regular stop for me whenever I'm in town!

My kids pulled me in here because they saw people leaving with ice cream cones. We went in, browsed…read morethe delicious looking chocolate displays, and you can even see chocolatiers working on creating some yummy treats. We ended up getting ice cream and were happily surprised by the delicious flavors of Cedar Crest creamery. I really liked the honeycomb and graham cracker ice cream! PRO TIP: a "single scoop" is actually two scoops, so you can add for a kids cone to get just one scoop.

Such a fun place to stop by when you are in Bloomington, you can't miss the big blue building…read moredriving by. So many candy options, toys and gifts section, huge soda wall, bridge and ice cream and can't skip the $5 candy buffet! The candy buffet is awesome when you want to try a little bit of everything. The store is clean and organized, easy to browse. Some stuff is pricey but some things are not too bad. I do end up buying a bunch of stuff when I come. The guys there are really friendly. Definitely stop by next time you are in the area.

I couldn't recommend to stay as far away from this place as possible enough…read more The staff is not trained well, you will get incorrect answers to questions and your kids will be disappointed. I came here for the first time as I live right down the road and I would never recommend this place to anyone. I had an incredibly frustrating experience and unfortunately there wasn't any type of resolution that was given to us - not even an apology. The kid at the register simply told me he was new. I understand things happen but at least have a team meeting or something and get your crap figured out. Extremely disappointed. Not a fun experience. Not a place I'd go back to unless they are able to make things right. I have a daughter in TEARS because of my experience and I have been up all night thinking about what to do. Hence why this review is coming at 5am. Stay away from this place and go somewhere else.

I swear this place is the best kept secret at the Mayo Clinic. It was a nurse practitioner that…read moretold us about its existence. It's past cafeteria in the Gondo Building walk towards the Mayo Clinic Store and then beyond towards the Marriott. It features giant truffles for $4/each, and packaged Ritters and other chocolates and confections. Service is wonderful. It's at the intersection of healing and rest: the Mayo Clinic and the Marriott. And you can snag a treat for yourself or others.

I go every time we are at the Mayo Clinic! The candy is out…read moreof this world...The Best

Love the Blast, we drive 20 miles to have it! Last night super busy and we waited for 40 minutes…read moreand staff is very kind. But disappointed in our Flurries. Was mostly ice cream! Bummer, early in the season just starting they'll get better!

The Blast has been consistent once stop for years. I was happy to see it still busy! Our family…read morefavorites are the flavor bursts and the frosties (mainly blue raspberry). The staff has always been friendly! Make a point to stop here and check it out!