My parents used to buy See's by the pound for relatives overseas but I never really cared for actually eating the chocolates until recently. I discovered the nut and chocolate combos and realized I quite enjoyed them. The ones my parents bought were the ones that also had caramel, which is likely why I stayed away. Staff are friendly and typically offer a sample without needing to be asked. I tend to swing by and check out what seasonal offerings they have, and it just reminds me of my childhood. read more

Really friendly staff here offering the samples, super appreciate getting to try diff ones. I love dark chocolate and the holiday seasonal items and fun boxes that come out! Sees is good stuff. Great quality read more

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My kids and I were here on Saturday, August 2nd at approximately 4 pm and the lady who helped us was incredibly kind. I wish I remembered her name. My little girl said her name starts with a J but I remembered it as Maggie. Anyway, we stopped by after having lunch to grab a sweet treat and she greeted us promptly and gave us a couple of samples. She also greeted my son, who is non-verbal and gave us outstanding service. Her service and attention to us absolutely made our day. She gave us a couple samples of mint chocolate and molasses candy. She absolutely made our day and we are so appreciative! Thank you and we will definitely be back. read more

See's Candies is quintessential California. If you wish to take a treat to someone out of the state, nothing says California like See's Candy. This particular store in Hillsdale Mall has been there since the beginning of the shopping center. Although it's moved location even in my lifetime, it is still See's quality and hospitality. You are immediately greeted when you enter and offered a sample of their good quality candy. My husband admitted later that he was given three samples during our time there. It took awhile to figure out some small gifts that would travel well to central America so he was quite pleased to enjoy the treats. The selection of treats is very wide, even for the small budget you can get a piece of California to share with others. read more

This past Saturday afternoon I walked into this store to look for my family as they were waiting in line to be served, this male staff who wears a pair of Nike glasses raised his voice at me and ask if we are together as I approached my family member. Then he greeted the customer behind us in a soft voice and served them very professionally. While there is nothing wrong with trying to protect a customer from their family member, I hope this person learns to discriminate with sound judgment and proper customer service. Overall a very bitter taste from this experience. read more

Really Good I Love It Every Much My Favorite Candy Is Light Chocolate Dark Chocolate All Favorites read more

Fun time picking out chocolates for a Mother's Day box. I did some research ahead of time with the website to focus on the ones I liked and the person helping me was very patient and helpful. I got a couple samples for myself and as a gift this custom box is always well received (although too much too fast is still a thing) Very good service: A manager jumped in to help me when the person in front of me was taking a very long time. read more

Simply amazing and exceptional customer service. I was pleasantly greeted as I walked in and helped right away. The staff members that helped me was Gigi, Jose and Dana. These folks truly like their job as they kindly gave samples to both kids and adults while working. I was able to catch their names as it was displayed on a pin on their shirt. The courtesy that was shown to me and others was 2nd to none. I felt as though I was at Gallaghers Steakhouse, in the NY NY in Las Vegas. They truly made all they encountered and helped feel special ! read more

It's See's, what can I say, but they are the best, EVER! I've never visited a Shop where I wasn't treated with kindness, patience and just good old fashioned courtesy. Always a warm greeting, and staff is happy to be there (can you blame them? awesome perks!) read more

An oldie but goodie chocolate store! Been around for years but is still competing with other chocolatiers that maybe more hip and exquisite to the foodie chocolate lover pallet. This chocolate is great for the price point and of course they have their well know lollipops and other staples that others aren't as know for. This location is great, always offering samples when I already know what I want. What was awesome is they gave me a $5 coupon to use the day I came in at the register! read more

Came in today (right before Christmas) and the store was packed. Of course my grandma wanted to buy 15 boxes of candy, too. Stuart J. helped us at the counter and he was very fast and efficient. He double checked with us on everything and made sure we were happy with our boxes. Everyone working at this store seems very nice but he definitely gets a gold star!! read more

Customer service here is great!! Daniel was very help and patient I love this store it's always clean and bright Totally feel like a big kid in a candy store :) Over all Daniel and Amber were great very help and totally deserves 5 stars thanks for the great help and delicious candy read more

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I went to See's to purchase some candy for my friend in Finland. I was served by Lauren K. Lauren was so sweet and thoughtful. I told her I was taking the candy to Finland and she asked if I wanted her to put a California's best sticker and also a little gold wrap around bow on the boxes. Which she did and I thought it was perfect. I of course I had to get something for myself and some other people in my family. I was a little indecisive but she guided me to what I wanted. I just want to See's to know they have a great employee in Lauren K! read more

This Sees Candies location is great! Love to come here on my way out to treat myself. They have a variety of chocolates from milk to dark and filled or with nuts. You can order a prepackaged mix or customize your own. The service is here is great and very welcoming as well. Will be back. read more

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The employees of this shop are always so nice and very helpful The manager Daniel is the best always makes sure you're getting all you are looking for. read more

All the staff are wonderful! Especially Mike he knows my family well and always gives special attention to my special needs nephew. Jose is kind and helpful. Whenever I walk in I get a small town feel, an overall kind inviting environment read more

Perfect. Thank you for your Quality Without Compromise. Happy Halloween 2020. SIP. My review is too short! read more

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I really enjoy See's. Since moving here from England a year ago I have really been missing GOOD Chocolate and See's is the only chocolatier I have found so far that even comes close to satisfying my chocolate cravings. Tucked away behind the Disney store in Hillsdale shopping centre it's fairly small but they do all the usual stuff you can find on the website and of course the counter where you can pick from dozens of tasty creations to make up your own box. Yay! No more being left with half a box of chocolates you don't like, only dusting off the box and eating some questionably old chocolates when you get really desperate! Seeing reviews for this and other store's I see a lot of 'It's expensive's'. Serious?? You can pick up a one pound of box (in my experience 22-25 chocolates depending on what you get) for just $16:50. That's around 70c a piece and a damn cheap if you ask me. Compared to other places (take the local Sharona's for example) where smaller chocolates can be individually priced at anywhere are up to $3:50 each and nowhere near as good. Or go to Costco and pick up a gift card - 2 x one pound boxes for $25.99, Bargain. Plus - FREE Samples! This store looses 1 star as it isn't quite as good or well staffed as the SSF location. One sales staff all on his own on a Saturday afternoon. Poor guy. read more

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See's candies is the best when it comes to chocolate making. My mom would probably disagree with me, she like Godiva, but I think it's bland. See's is a local to the Bay Area, they produce their chocolates in South San Francisco along El Camino. There is a candy shop, sadly you can't tour the factory, just buy from the source. The Hillsdale location is a good place to buy because I've never had a bad experience here. It can get busy around the holidays, I try to go in the off season. The staff who work here are always kind. Oh and there is ample parking outside. My favorites are: scotch-mello, dark chocolate chip, dark buttercream read more

Came in for a few things for Father's Day and it honestly was a terrible experience. The man with glasses working the gift wrap section was rude and made me feel so unwelcomed and uncomfortable being there. I ended up having to rewrap everything I purchased given the wrapping was done with no care in the world. I get working the day before Father's Day is hectic and overwhelming, but you should never treat customers as poorly as he did. I'm truly disappointed. read more

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The nicest and friendliest people work here! They always have a smile on their faces and are patient when I'm staring at all the delicious options trying to decide what to get. And they always give my kiddos a free piece which always makes their day. Love love love this place! read more

This See's store is wonderful. From the Manager to his employees; they all are just so sweet; not to mention the candies are always fresh and the samples are delicious! read more

This is the best See's in the bay area . Daniel is great . Extremely helpful and kind . I love the variety of candies they have here to choose from . The walnut squares and scotchmallow are my favorite. read more

This is a great See's candies. Not too busy and there always seems to be such friendly workers when I come! I came here with my mom today, September 29, around 5:30pm. We were so impressed with the gentleman who helped us. His name was Daniel M. and he was awesome! He not only asked us if we wanted samples, but also gave us suggestions based on the chocolates we ordered. I ordered 2 cups of the peanut butter patties and Daniel asked me if I was a peanut butter fan, then suggested the peanut butter crunch and offered me a sample. (The peanut butter crunch was delicious BTW! A must try!) He gave us soooo many samples and we loved his suggestions! It was great trying new things and not ordering the same chocolate all the time. Thanks, Daniel M., for the great experience! read more

Got my candy fix last night 1lb box as well as for our family friend. Thanks for helping us out. Just before Father's Day. Don't forget to bring your Father's Day coupons! read more

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Wow! Best Sees's candy location! We travel a lot so we have seen a lot. Daniel is seriously the best manager who is consistent; we are never disappointed. Great service, great team! read more

4 stars for this particular See's. Mom, sis, cousin & I came in here. I ate so many chocolates while I was in the store. The lady gave each of us a sample. I ate 2, one of my mom's & my own. They were both gross, one was a cordial cherry & another of some weird coconut, I don't know. Then...while we were choosing our box of chocolates, 3 out of 4 of us chose another chocolate to sample to see if we wanted to add it in our box. I wanted to try more because I really didn't know what I wanted, but didn't want to appear greedy or a free loader. During the process of choosing various chocolates to add to the box, the line started to form, a long line I might add. At least 6 people were in line with only one worker. When we paid, another worker came out to help the other lady. Okay, 5 stars now for the patience & many free samples of chocolate. read more

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Delicious chocolate and candies!!!! They even offered free samples to everyone and let you have as many as you wanted. All the ones I tried were so great. I especially liked the scotch mallow bar which was like $2 and features marshmallow and caramel on the inside and a layer of chocolate on the outside read more

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I wanted to take a moment to compliment an employee of the Hillsdale Mall Sees Candy, Daniel. We entered the store to purchase a hand selected box of candy. When Daniel asked "What free sample would you like?" I was a bit shocked. Normally the clerks offer what they have on hand. When I told him that I like caramels he went into the back of the store to retrieve some that had just been delivered. This gave me a glimpse of his level of service. As he carefully arranged my two pound box, he continued with pleasant and genuine conversation. I have enjoyed Sees my entire life, but in this day and age, encountering Daniel's level of 'old world service' is a breath of fresh air. Thank you to the management of the HIllsdale location for hiring clerks like Daniel. We will return there again and again. read more

LOOOOVE AMBER!! my friends and I went to see her on the 22nd and she was soo amazing! she's literally SEE'S and she answered every question, she went above and beyond & deserves a raise! read more

My friend and I were waiting on our table at a nearby restaurant and wandered in to your location! We encountered Daniel and Jennifer working there! They were so nice and friendly! They really made us feel welcome and I had a great interaction with them! I really wanted to make sure that their bosses know what a great job they do! I live in San Francisco but if I ever get the notion for Sees's Candies I would come down to your store. They were more than happy to answer our questions and had us laughing! I truly wish everyone treated customers the way we were treated! I even told them that I felt inspired to write a positive review! I don't normally do but in this case I felt it necessary! read more

Never a negative experience at See's. First of all it's chocolate. Second they let you try as many as you like and third (only because these are all firsts really), the staff is always really pleasant. I got a follow up valentines day box for my valentine. She left hers at work so she could eat them there... Yeah, anyone can see the error in that. (I had some...) so in the true spirit of Forrest Gump, I got her a second box! Great place to get great chocolate from a great business staffed by great people! Warren Buffett knew what he was doing leaving the chocolate business to the chocolate maker. $100 billion in reserve cash proves him right! read more

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Their online delivery app is terrible. In order to send some candy to my kids on the east coast, I had to create a fictional business name. Otherwise the app wouldn't go on to the next step. Very frustrating. Later when I tried to order some candy to send to my wife (yes, at my address), it wouldn't even accept the fictional company and I couldn't finish the order at all. read more

Visited Sees for the first time today. What a wonderful candy store. Friendly staff, wide selection, and thoughtful COVID accommodations (letting you take a sample in a plastic baggie so you can leave your mask on). read more

CLOSED. My Favorite Childhood Chocolate Shop is now closed. I'll miss the folks who works there and often given me free samples on the Chocolates I love, the Holiday Candies like Valentine's Day, Easter, Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas, and I'll miss all of there favorite candies. R.I.P. Hillsdale See's Candies (1954-2020). read more

They are NOT Closed. Rest assured, the same great candy and same helpful and kind people are still there. As for See's quality, it is second to none. I've been a fan all my life and thankfully, they are continuing on in these crazy times we're living in. read more

This is the first time I tried See's candy. OMG! It soo delicious and the sales person helping me is very very nice and friendly they even give couple of samples to try. Vivian and Daniel you guys are awesome...I'll be coming here more often to buy my favorite Sees Candy. Thank you. read more

For those of you who have never experienced See's Candies, let me speak broadly of any store you might walk into: It is a return to the womb. It's a happy place, a nurturing place, a place with a portrait hanging on the wall of a kindly woman who built an empire out of chocolate and put a little white picket fence around it and hung a birdfeeder from the apple tree. But let's say you don't like the mall. In fact, you don't like stores. No problem. Order online, or by mail through their catalog. Send it to yourself or send it to someone you really like a lot. But if you are in Hillsdale Shopping Center, you'll notice that Godiva is right out there while See's is tucked around the corner here. All the better for you. Imagine this: women in white aprons smiling and giving out samples. Not the samples where the thing is cut in quarters, drying out on the platter, and you have to use a toothpick to protect yourself from all the people who've breathed on it during the past hour. No, at See's you get a whole piece of candy, pristine, pure - and you can choose it. There is more than chocolate here, if you prefer candies such as the apricot or coconut or lemon pink and yellow non-chocolate candies. There's peanut brittle, suckers of various flavors and hues, and other...erm...non-chocolate things. I don't know a lot about them, but I've seen them, and I'm glad they're there for the people who like them. But one great thing about See's is that many if not most of their chocolates come in a milk chocolate and a dark chocolate version. The store itself is always clean, orderly, and filled with delicious chocolates and candies. Get those pink and yellow and green smooshy ones at Easter with the gel-like filling that's rolled in those tiny hard candy balls. Pass out See's suckers as party favors. Celebrate births and birthdays. Buy a pound and do what my daughter did - have it gift wrapped, just so you can open it up and eat it yourself. Bring a gift to dinner. Help keep that long-distance relationship going with a gift certificate tucked into a romantic card. In conclusion, I would like to thank you for reading this far. Clearly I have a lot of pent-up feelings about chocolate that needed to be released. Anyway - while it's not Willy Wonka's Factory, See's has a wonderful selection of candies and chocolates, and you don't have to contend with the squirrels and geese and passive-aggressive staff that are tone-deaf but sing incessantly anyway. read more

Friendly staff always giving samples and great customer service even when the store is packed. Sometimes I just come in to browse and they always are polite and never pushy. Love this location and staff! read more

Oooooh, See's! Whenever I see a little See's shop or a cart in a shopping center or the airport, I can't help but be reminded of home! Growing up, this See's Candies location is one place that my parents + I frequently stopped at when we went to the mall. They always had some new seasonal yummyness to drool over + the nice old ladies were often giving out free samples to passersby! The store is always run by such kind women who remind me of a grandmother with their kind voices + slow, careful motions in packing your perfect box of chocolatey goodness. You can customize your own box of specialty chocolates by the pound or buy a pre-packed box, + they will even gift wrap it nicely for you in their traditional white signature wrap or in one of their seasonal options as well. The candy isn't fancy or European or particularly expensive like Godiva, but at the same time it isn't your everyday common Hershey's chocolate that you can find anywhere. They only sell at their own locations, which are primarily located on the West Coast. Besides their individual specialty chocolate, chocolate bars + seasonal novelty items, they sell a pretty wide variety of other sweets like lollipops, jelly beans, candy canes, nuts + peanut brittle as well. The prices are reasonable for whatever quantity you're getting + they have something to suit everyone's taste. Some of my favorites are the Marshmallow-filled chocolate Hearts / Eggs / Christmas Trees + the hollow chocolate Easter Eggs that come with a little white-chocolate chickie inside! My Dad is also a big See's fan because they can custom-make extra large holiday baskets of holiday products that he can give to his colleagues + See's gives him a good discount for them. The packaging + presentation of everything they make is classic + family friendly. read more