Next on the husband's afternoon plans were dessert and a movie. He remembered Tifa the last time…read morewe were in Porter Ranch, so this was our first stop when we arrived. The customers ahead of us were finishing up as we walked in. The young woman who helped us was quite friendly as she let us sample some flavors. I chose the small cup that allows for 2 scoops/flavors -- Pistachio and Strawberry Rhubarb. The husband had a medium cup for 3 scoops/flavors -- Cookies & Cream, Dulce de Leche and Lemon Cookie. Every flavor was just YUM -- so rich and creamy! The fresh ingredients come through in every bite. I love the super-cute decor. Organized and clean. They have a few bistro tables inside with small vases of fresh flowers. Since it was a beautiful day and we had an hour before our movie started, we opted to sit outside where we found many comfortable seating options. It was a great first experience at Tifa. We will absolutely come back to try other flavors and sweet treats...the macarons were especially tempting. :)

My friend and I got here around 6:30 and thankfully walked right in. By 6:45 there were 20 people…read morein line out the door! The employees were wonderful and answered all my questions since it was my first time there. We had just eaten dinner so I wasn't that hungry and they let me get a kids size cup which comes with two flavors! Even with 2 flavors, the cup was pretty small and still over $6. It was good but I'm not sure I would be back all the time due to the pricing. It is located in the vineyards which offers a lot of other shops and restaurants so you can walk off your ice cream! They have a few tables inside it you want to eat it there but I noticed a lot of people take it to go.

What's not to love? Traditional, quality ingredients. Beautiful stores with fabulous smells,…read moreenticing my olfactory nerves. Friendly staff that brought me a free dark chocolate truffle when I walked in, then offered assistance to guide me toward the item I was looking for. Ironically, the sugar free candy. lol But have you TRIIIED the SF lollipops??? They're made with sugar alcohols - NOT a low calorie food - and are ah-MAH-zing! But why stop there? Grab a couple of SF dark chocolate bars and a milk chocolate bar for hubs(see what I did there?) and make your way to checkout. Middle of the day on Tuesday seems a pretty SWEET time to come in, but this Mother's Day weekend is sure to be busy. Loads of free parking at The Vineyards. I'm a lucky girl to have TWO See's Candies Stores within a couple miles of my home, so I'll be sure to support both of these shops to keep a great Los Angeles institution thriving. Just keep handing me free dark chocolate truffles and no one will get hurt. Cheers! "CC"

I placed an order online for in store pickup since the Sees closest to me did not have both…read moreValentines Day items in stock and I didn't want chocolate shipped in this heat. The store is very clean and well stocked. But weird greeting experience. I walked in behind a younger woman. We were literally an arms length apart. The girl sitting on the floor stocking the shelf says hello, but only looks at the younger woman (we're probably 20 years apart). We both say hi. Then girl asks if there's anything we are looking for. Woman says no, just looking. Girl is still staring at her when I say I'm there to pick up my order. She absolutely will not divert her stare from the woman- I feel like she thought I was a ventriloquist, but only my mouth is moving. I tell her my name and I kid you not, continues to stare at the woman while saying she'll go check on my order. She never once acknowledged my presence by looking at me. I have never experienced this weird behavior before. I looked for a regular box of candy . When I turned around she was there with a sample for each of us and even while handing one to me, she did not divert her stare from the other woman. I was amused, not angry. Took my box up to the cashier, paid and left. At least the cashier looked me in the eye.

I've been coming here for years now and failed to do a review! They have so many things here you…read morecan get ! From chips, candy, ice cream, and plates and cups. This is good to go to for quantity at parties if you need bulks of certain things. They have everything you need here with great prices. The place in the valley that will let you even store vendor trucks as well. The service is always good here! The gentlemen that checks you out are always very nice with good personalities. It's very busy where it's located and sketch people sometimes around but that's life !! I love coming here to get what I need!! They have all the types of plastic forks and spoons as well. Very clean inside and organized!! Come here for party snacks/favors , candy, and ice cream. -Marshay D.

This store is located in Northridge on Parthenia between Wilbur and Tampa main roads. Its a small…read morestore tucked away but they have plenty of signs to alert you to stop by! We pass this store all the time and we always talk about going in and this time we did! They were just about to close for the day but they never rushed us or anything! The customer service was excellent as they let us wander around to see what they have! The store sells a variety of candies, chips, ice cream, pinatas, and toys! The prices are fair and we appreciated the variety of things they had for sale! They sell a huge selection of American products as well as Mexican products. They also sell product in bulk in case you are buying for a business! We ended up doing a quick walkthrough because we did not want to keep them waiting too long. We ended up buying a couple bags of Mexican Cheetos, a couple bags of local popcorn as well a single serve ice cream bar and our total came out to $10 which isn't too bad considering the Cheetos are imported! If you are in the area, you should definitely stop by and check out this place! It's getting hotter now so stop by and grab an ice cream to cool off, you won't regret it!

I was searching for a candy store with extensive selection. I was happy when I finally found this…read morestore, and was greeted and welcomed by one of the friendliest and most helpful people ever--Nathan. I had no idea what I wanted to buy my friend, but Nathan asked the right questions and helped me figure out what they had that might be a good fit for me. At the end of my visit, I walked out with $44.80 in candy--and fully satisfied with my purchase. Nathan was above and beyond. Glad he was present to help me find the right products. 5 Stars!

Excellent visit at this Lolli and Pops location! We stopped in for some sweet snacks before our…read moremovie. We were happily greeted and offered assistance as we walked in. The team member who handled our purchases was knowledgeable, funny and very helpful. I was so glad to find one of my favorites -- Toffee Coated Macadamia Nuts covered in Milk Chocolate. It was a bit pricey ($16.95), but cheaper than flying to Hawaii for them. :) This experience was a nice change from the recent terrible service we received at the Glendale location. Thank you!

Every now and then I'll pop into here while at the Northridge mall. It's a cute candy shop with a…read morewide selections of candies and sweets. Right when you walk in you're greeted with nothing but candies and more candies. Besides all the amazing truffles and beautiful individual treats enclosed in the glass case, there's so much to choose from. The colorful creations all look similar but is different in its own way. Same same but different. Beside the counter, each section has its own treats. From rice crispy treats to chocolate, gummies, cotton candy, and so on. There's even a big selection on pezz dispenser. If you know about these growing up, it was a fun little treat. I tend to pop in and check out the international treats as they do carry some of my favorites. Of course the prices are pretty steep but with international treats, it's a given. There's so many package candies on display as well as candies by the pounds. Whatever your craving is, the kid in you will alway come out when you come in here. Also it's so colorful what is major eye catching.

I stopped by this Lolli & Pop to refill my jar that I got when they first open. The price to refill…read morethe jar is very reasonable. I really like the dinosaur gummies that they have here so that's what I filled up my jar with. A worker from when I first came here, showed me the trick where you push down the gummies in the jar to make as much space a possible so you'll get more gummies so that's what I did. The customer service here was great when I was here tonight, there was only one lady working.

Great Variety of Pinatas and Candy, Price for Candy Were very reasonable, I was looking for a…read moreMermaids 2, Pinata and they were able to have one in Stock. I went back to by Candy to fill up the pinata, they have 3lb to 5lb bags of quality Candy. My one stop shop from here on out the owner is super friendly.

After calling and being told there weren't any piñatas in the specific character I wanted he called…read moreback AND TEXTED me a photo of the piñata he found! He was very friendly! Support your local business and stop by if you're in need of piñatas or candy or other party supplies!

This location in the Sherman Oaks location is a franchise so they will not be shutting down ladies…read moreand gentlemen! They are very friendly and helpful. You can keep up with them on social media. Their name will be changing soon as well. I got a good bundle. Seven balloons filled with helium for about $42. Did you know that helium can stay up for 68 hours? You can add the liquid that makes it stay up to 24 hours. For only like two dollars more. It's not bad at all

So the Party City I was going to go to was closed. Decided to visit this one. Plenty of parking…read moresince its in a huge plaza. Like other ones I went to and is a big location. Clean and well maintained and the staff was nice. The usual themed sections for kids like Disney, Jurassic Park and Marvel. I could see a Halloween section full of masks and decorations but it was closed to customers. They also have pet costumes! I think you can ask them for a mask and they'll bring it to the front for you. Not sure if I just never noticed but there are so many different balloons!

The drinks were rich, creamy, and perfectly balanced--sweet without being overwhelming. The ube…read moreflavors really shine, especially paired with the smooth texture of the drinks and desserts. Everything tasted indulgent but still well-crafted. The dessert was just as good--soft, flavorful, and topped with the perfect crunch for contrast. You can tell Cafe 86 knows exactly what they're doing when it comes to ube. It's a great late-night dessert spot with a relaxed vibe and consistently solid quality. If you're an ube fan (or trying it for the first time), Cafe 86 is a must.

*My overall impression is somewhat biased since I really enjoy ube, and outside of that preference…read moreI would consider this a fairly average café experience.* Parking: Cafe 86 is in a plaza surrounded by other small businesses and restaurants. It's off Reseda and its parking lot is usually a hot spot among people. There is a good amount of parking but depending on the time, it fills up quickly and can feel tight trying to maneuver your way through and find a spot. Ambiance: Cafe 86 is a, they specialize in coffee and matcha and truly have an expansive menu featuring lots of delicious ube variations. There is a good amount of seating in the cafe, from normal tables to a couch to lounge on. The interior of the cafe is lined with brick and the warm lighting casts a soft cozy feeling. There is ample space to sit and enjoy your drink. I'd even say it's a good spot to study as it is spacious and does not get too loud. Drinks/food: We've tried the Iced Ube Matcha latte, Iced sea salt latte, Iced Ube Latte, as well as the Ube truffles. I love the ube flavor and it pairs perfectly with their matcha. They don't use the highest quality matcha but the ube flavor carries and still provides a nice tasty drink. The iced coffee was good, a little too sweet and kind of just an average latte, nothing to write home about. The ube truffles are something sweet that hit the spot if you have that sweet ube craving. They are soft and chewy and just the perfect bite. I am definitely biased in general because I really like ube so if you aren't the biggest fan you may not like it Overall this place does make their drinks on the sweeter side so going half sweet is smart if you don't want a blast of sugar. Service: Everyone thus far has been extremely friendly and welcoming! Overall: Cafe 86 is a solid spot if you are in the mood and have a craving for sweet, ube forward drinks and sweets. The menu is fun and unique, especially for anyone who enjoys ube flavors. The cafe itself offers a comfortable, inviting space that works well for hanging out or getting some work done. While the drinks can run on the sweeter side and some of the drinks are just average, the overall experience is still enjoyable. The friendly service and relaxed atmosphere is a calm choice for a new casual cafe stop, particularly if you are there for their ube specialties.

This store is not as big as Whole Foods, but still carries the essentials and some unique items…read morethat you actually can't find at Whole Foods. Great store for all things organic natural and healthy. They also have a great selection of ready-made salads, sandwiches, family, meals,etc to just grab and go. Today I decided to try their create your own sandwich bread sandwich, you know the classic sandwich. You can pretty much get your sandwich for five dollars, but if you add avocado, cheese, bacon, and extra meat it's an additional cost per item. My roast beef sandwich with extra like avocado and cheese came out to $7 You can also make it a combo with a water bottle and small bag of chips for only a dollar more. The sandwich was everything I thought it would be. A good classic sandwich that filled me up. It was a solid meal for under $10 bucks. Ultimately, I'd like to visit this store more often. Parking was super easy and it didn't seem crowded.

I come here probably every other weekend now…read more Parking is easy now that Rite Aid is closed. It's much smaller than a Whole Foods but everything is neatly organized so it's very easy to move around. Place has everything you expect from a grocery but what I come here for are the ready made meals. I think of it as buying from a meal prep place. They have so many options - whether it's just a full meal or just protein or just veggies or just starches. Also sell a family size meal you can toss in the oven. I also appreciate a small sushi section and they have a counter that makes sandwiches. This is also the only place that sells the salted caramel Alden ice cream sandwiches I really like. They have self check out so moves really quickly. Easy to spend like $75 here but it's all worth it.