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See's Candies

3.9 (38 reviews)
Closed • 11:00 am - 7:30 pm
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Had a great experience this morning. The young lady that helped us was so nice and very knowledgeable. She gave us samples for the road. We will be back soon!

This is a 1.005 lb retail custom mix box.

I came in on Friday, Oct 18th at around 1 PM and was helped by Athena. Athena helped by: -A friendly greeting and a sample. -Asked what chocolate(s) that I preferred. -Put together a box for me. -All while answering questions. -Lastly, I received a few samples for the road. Excellent customer service and experience!

Sunil R.

Things that I liked when I stopped by today... The older lady who helped us was super nice. She offered to gift wrap the boxes that we bought...for free. Nice perk! She gave us free samples as well. Not the world's best candy but they certainly have a good formula.

Arrived at 7:30pm on a Wednesday to see this. Why do you need a 15 minute break 30 minutes before the store closes? Such a waste of time...

Done with these overrated slouches. I was in a rush to buy a chocolate box as gift half an hour before store's closing time and was met with the sign "sorry on a break"! Waited 15 mins for someone to reopen the store and she took her sweet time for another 9 minutes to take care of the customer ahead of me. I won't waste time ever again waiting on these guys. They have no sense of time.

They gave me a box that was dirty. Literally stained with funk.
Carl J.

If I could give zero stars I would. Walked in and there was a couple infront of me. Girl working said I can help who is next. They were not ready and asked me if I wanted to be helped. I walked to the display, girl turned back and made 9 boxes before I said I wanted to be helped. She turned around and said some bs about being "spaced out". Bull. I ordered a pound of candy. She put puts it in a paper bag. I am like wtf this is a holiday gift dont put $32 in candy in a effing paper bag. Iask for a box like the other employee working is putting orders smaller than mine in. No joke. Takes 5 mins to get it boxed (other employee helps 3 other people in this time. Box is ripped, no stickers and literally dirty (see pics). Didn't notice untill a few mins after while walking to exit the mall. Walk back and they are closed when I get back. Have to tap on window to ask to other to get me new box cause they gave me one that looked like a football player punted it. Other employee said "dont yell or complain". She reboxes it, stickers it and condescendinly says "you want to open it to check if it's ok". I paid 32 bucks for a box that was dirty, ripped and not taped (also this was LITERALLY 2 days before xmas). It wasnt one that was missing stuff so the comment was back handed. So if you want to deal with employees that pay no attention to customers and are condescending when they make a mistake than your narcissistic butt should come to this location. Oh, everyone else got a sample. I'll let you guess who didn't. This guy!

07/20/17
Noelle J.

Noelle's Yelp Notebook 2017 See's Candies has reopened in Westfield Oakridge Mall in the same exact location that it was in previously (see photo of my receipt which was taken today on 07/20/17). After five years of being gone from the mall it has finally returned : ) This is a great addition to the mall. They have a great selection of chocolates, truffles, lollipops, sugar free candies - such as sugar free peanut brittle, sugar free chocolate bars, sugar free chocolate covered almonds, seasonal candies for every major holiday, their signature truffles, the list is endless. Came here today and purchased two boxes of lollipops and one box of chocolates. The entire shop is clean and neatly organized. See's chocolates are made with Guittard and if you're a chocoholic like myself you know that Guittard is the best. Guittard was founded in 1868 and their quality is exceptional. This will be my go to spot for chocolates and candies that I purchase for family and friends. Noelle's Notes See's Candies has reopened as of July 2017 Great selection of fresh candies Good customer service Free samples

Free lollipop day~

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Minh is so friendly and patient, and knowledgeable about the chocolates. Truly an unforgettable experience. Thank you!

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Above and beyond customer service! The cashiers were all so helpful and clearly knowledgeable about their candies.

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“Also, the staff over the years has been friendly and fast even during the Holiday Season and the days before Valentine's Day.”

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