We purchased delicious peach ice cream and sampled the popular raspberry ice cream (very difficult…read moreto choose) since the peach is seasonal it won and did not disappoint on a hot summer day. Maria helped us in the candy shop. She was very attentive and provided the best service. The shop is adorable with various candies, books, kitchen items, and souvenirs.

On our way home from Badger, CA, it was one last drive through Sequoia/Kings Canyon before saying…read moregoodbye to the Sierras for my friend from France. Everyday we hiked, we talked about a dessert we had earned, then we'd laugh because there wasn't any around to be easily had. But I knew.... Leaving the park and heading into Three Rivers, there stood an adorable red and white "chalet" of delights where we could have some ice cream next to the dancing waters of the Kaweah River. We entered the ice cream shop, the furthest to the right when viewed from Hwy 198(Sierra Dr.), and were immediately hit with the aroma of their freshly made waffle cones and bowls. After reviewing their in-house made ice cream flavors, my friend opted for Blueberry Pomegranate Gelato and Three Rivers Wild Blackberry in a waffle bowl and I chose the Wild Blackberry and Raspberry Cheesecake for my waffle bowl. We made our way through the gift shop, the furthest building to the left, and out to sit on the covered deck, where 2 red Adirondack chairs waited for us. For me, enjoying an ice cream treat whilst sitting on the back deck overlooking the river is a part of visiting Sequoia. Reimer's opened this flagship location in 1956 and it's a special place where hand made confections, created with the finest ingredients and proudly displayed, are offered alongside delicious ice cream, sherbet and gelato, with seasonal flavors highlighting local fruits, like our wild blackberry this day. The gift shop carries some local items featuring Sierra motifs, in case you need one last souvenir from your trip. Sparkling ornaments and decorations are available all year and add to the happy and festive nature of this classic gem of a roadside stop. The ice cream hit the spot, but the waffle bowl is a true standout. I don't know the secret recipe, but notes of vanilla hit my nose and hints of cinnamon danced on my tongue. SO good! Until next time, Reimer's.... Cheers! "CC"

Walking into this shoppe , we immediately smelled the aromas of gourmet coffees and freshly made…read morechocolate. Mmm...made your mind and taste buds wonder. They have a bit of everything - coffee drinks, chocolates, gummies, Knick Knacks, toys. Whole family was immersed in everything this shoppe has to offer. In the back staff are making freshly made confections. We bought popcorn, chocolate covered peanuts, California truffles, and Dubai chocolates . Can't wait to sink our teeth into this yumminess! A great stop for a sugar fix! Perfect spot for gifts for someone or just a treat for yourself!

Cute shop with a few pastries and a decent selection of coffee choices. Ordered the creme puff…read morelatte it was fine just super sweet. The shop is cute with way overpriced candy and cute trinkets. Morning street parking can be difficult. A few seats inside and out to enjoy your coffee. A nice little place.

I was pleasantly surprised to find out Visalia had a Rocket Fizz. I have not been to any other…read morelocations other than in the Portland Oregon area. This is one of the coolest candy stores around. It's also one of the few places I am able to find Atomic Waste Smog Balls. There's a ton of different types of candy and cool stuff. I would definitely recommend checking this place out.

We love Rocket Fizz! We love this store captures the epitome of strolling down memory lane. From…read moreevery corner of this amazing store can you find a bit of your youth and more. Truly, a gem in terms of products, both from the US and abroad. The staff here are great and ambiance is what you would expect from novelty candy shop. But they also sell decor, toys, and flavored sodas. Please make this your next stop while in downtown, spoil that sweet tooth, and satisfy that inner kid in you!

I have heard about this chocolate shop for about a decade, but as it is about 70 miles from my…read morehome, I had not been there. But on a recent Quilt shop hop, imagine my surprised to discover the Quilt store was two doors down from Stafford's. I think that was a sign that I had to go visit. The double sign was that the quilt shop gave away coupons during their event for one free piece of chocolate. So for my free piece of chocolate, I chose the red wine truffle. Oh my goodness, I had to close my eyes to savor it, the taste was that sensational! The shop itself is beautiful. It has tables inside so you can sit and enjoy their confections. All of the shelves are lined with all kinds of specialty chocolates. These include chocolate covered nuts, truffles, bars, Pops, and all kinds of delicious concoctions. You can order single pieces at the front counter for an individual choice and they will compose a box of your selections. They also had many, many packaged items ready to go on the shelves. The staff were friendly and very knowledgeable about their offerings. They were willing to explain the different flavors; the cost of a box of six individual truffles which you can select was $12.50. There's parking in front of the shop on the street and also behind. It's nestled in the Porterville downtown area with multiple Restaurants and eateries very close by. One could have a fun day window shopping, lunching out and then popping by Stafford's for a sweet treat and to buy gifts to take home. Absolutely not to be missed!

Fabulous place to hang out with someone for a chat or a game of cards. My favorite drink is the…read moreCocoa Cold Brew...not everyone knows how to make it, so I ask before I order...when made right it is deliciously creamy and not too sweet. My hubby and I split an Ooey Gooey Apple once a month as it is both of our favorite dessert in existence! We also come hear for co-worker gifts because their chocolates are beautiful and tasty. We are grateful to have this amazing place in our town.

Still the absolute best caramel apples EVER!! My favorite is the Ricky Road. The caramel is thick,…read morechewy but not sticky, the chocolate is perfectly creamy. Service is always friendly but be prepared to wait a tiny bit. And if you can't find something you like in there, then I can't believe you're real. The selection is vast and there are so many interesting things to see. I love the displays and over abundance of selection. I bought some apples for some friends for us to snack on at the movies and created more Carmel apple fanatics!! Love that!!

Chocolate Wishes never disappoints...at Halloween they made some fabulous gift boxes for me and…read morebagged chocolate covered pretzels for 80 church volunteers... I'm leaving there right now with these fun Thanksgiving celebration bags for my friends this evening... I love going there whenever I can... They are FIVE plus stars in Service, quality, and atmosphere... It's always a joy to go into the shop.. It's one of my favorite shops when getting a fun gift!

the bomb and most to go spot ! go there every weekend or when i have time , cheap and great tasteread more

They have a great variety of things & candies. You can find even what you're not looking for.read more

I got 100 fans for a wedding (105*) . Could only find 1or2 elsewhere at a much higher price…read more It's a fun place to shop for glitzy fun stuff for a kid's birthday party Staff is friendly and helpful

I am absolutely obsessed with Bravo Farms. Not only does the place look like what you'd expect to…read moresee in an old western movie, but there's also a restaurant, antique shop, a cute outdoor play area, tons of photo ops, they even have the greatest gift shop and ice cream! Bravo Farms is that location you must check out on a trip through Central CA. They have a little something for everyone. The outdoor area has these cute areas for kids and adults alike. They have lots of parking, clean bathrooms, and did I mention the gift shop!? They have everything from local, fresh cheeses, different types of milk, including banana, and so so many other items. I think I could have stayed for some major shopping. I honestly can't wait to come back soon, hopefully. Great spot, highly recommend.

The coffee shop was fantastic, but DO NOT EAT the breakfast in the restaurant area. Oh my G-d. This…read morehad to be some of the worst food I've ever had. I ordered scrambled eggs with no butter and just a light amount of oil. They came in a cup, and when I dumped them onto a tray to try to eat them, an unbelievable amount of butter/oil poured out. It honestly looked like someone had pumped popcorn butter all over them. Completely inedible. The kids' pancakes were also raw inside. Money straight down the drain. The outside of the place is cute, the bathrooms are clean, and the shop itself is adorable with a ton of stuff to browse and buy. If you're stopping by, grab a coffee, use the bathroom, check out the shop and then run out of there before ordering breakfast. If you have kids, they do have an outside play area.

Wow, was excited to see the jelly belly make your own mix option…read more Was conservative in how much put into bag. Ended up with .5 lb =$20.40 So is a lb $40 It's a rip off and beware if you have kids going crazy making their bag, it could easily end up over $100 for a bag of candy. Also some of the jelly bellies are hard and stale so who knows how long they have been in the dispenser.

As others have mentioned, the prices here are extremely high. A small Star Wars lightsaber candy…read morewas listed at $40, and a PEZ dispenser was $10. Bulk candy was priced at $40 per pound. I ended up buying some jelly beans, and about 25 pieces came out to $5.60, which is pretty unreasonable. Overall, I'd recommend saving your money and going somewhere else. At these prices, it's hard to see how this place will stay in business long-term.