This review is for the gelato - I haven't bought anything else in store. I was actually a fan of the gelato and the person who served me the gelato was great. He let me try a few options and gave recommendations based on what I was in the mood for. He seemed very knowledgeable and I really enjoyed the tiramisu ice cream the most. It is on the pricey side. At the time of this review $6 for a small and $7 for a medium, but I would probably get it again one day for the quality. read more

Honestly, I wish I could say I love this place because the decoration and everything in the variety is great but then, it was just kind of expensive we were hoping for like a sweet treat before we got back on the train to go home Like the person serving was I think chill, I just wanted to walk around the store, but like when I was trying to walk in, I saw her cleaning the door and. I totally understand that it's annoying to have to move when you're in the middle of something so I'm not like saying anything really bad about that. It's just like my experience when I walked in. And the place is like really whimsical like there's the sugary pops lollipops were probably the cheapest thing maybe that I saw on there and there's around the world type bags which my friend thought that it would be candy from around the world stuffed in there kind of like mystery bags I'm pretty sure her answer was that it was for display, but like I wasn't really listening because I was distracted by the Willy Wonka movie with the theater chairs and it's just like a really cool corner in there But everything was expensive for sure. None our budget for the end of the trip spare change. There was ice cream options and I think there were some Harry Potter themed things which were pretty cool read more

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Let me begin by saying I very rarely post a negative review. I am infinitely more likely to post a review to compliment a business. Nonetheless, I felt compelled to share my unfortunately very negative experience with SLO Sweets. I filled a small bag with four flavors of Jelly Belly candies, and took them to the cashier. I was truly shocked when she told me the price was $80, $40 per pound! Because I had mixed several flavors in a single bag (the way you are expected to), I felt a bit uncomfortable telling them to just keep the beans. So, I bit the bullet and paid for them. To add injury to insult, when I got home and ate a few, they were stale, hard and dry. They should be soft and chewy. This is a specialty candy store, and their product should be fresh, etc. Anyway, I wrote to them to express my dissatisfaction, but before I did, I asked an AI site what the range of prices was for bulk Jelly Belly candies was at retail shops. The answer was $6 -$10 per pound. So, SLO Sweets is charging 4 times the high end price. To me, that is outrageous. The response I got was to ask which store and which flavors so they could take it up with their vendors, and some platitudes about raising costs, and a not a word of apology or concern for my bad experience. That's why I am writing this. They showed no concern that I paid way more than top dollar, and got inferior product. Now you have to decide if you wish to do business with these folks. read more

The ice cream was not that tasty and very overpriced. The person working there wasn't very nice either. I do not recommend the place. Take your money elsewhere. read more

A sweet shop should be a fun, welcoming place for a family to come into. Instead, this place had a sour-looking, distant lady behind the counter who didn't even acknowledge us when my family entered. My kids even greeted her, and she didn't even smile at them. After looking around, we determined that most of what they offered was varied, but also very expensive. But we bit the bullet so as to not disappoint our kids and ordered some of their overpriced gelato ($9 for a single scoop) which sadly was not even that tasty. Again, the variety was impressive, and we really loved the giant ice cream cone statue in front and the mini-theatre playing Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory... but it just wasn't as fun an atmosphere as we thought it would bet. Perhaps that lady was just having one of those days! read more

I stopped in for some sweets and left with great ice cream. It was full bodied and didn't melt quickly. I like looking around and seeing all the different types of candy, however I did find many of the items over priced. Because of the pricing, I only purchased 1 chocolate bar and the ice cream. read more

It is genuinely so overpriced here for subpar candy. I got like 5 gummy bears and a couple jelly beans and it was over $8 which is absurd for candy that tasted so stale and disgusting. Please do not come here the candy is gross and overpriced read more

$40 for the most unfriendly experience. Sorry we bothered you. And $40 gets you a box of nerds, a pack of gum, dippin dots, and one pack of jelly beans. Avoid this place like the plague. The lady behind the counter doesn't want to be bothered for you to spend your money there anyway. read more

$6 for a small Valentines Day Reese's peanut butter cup shaped like a heart? No thanks.

This store is the definition of price gouging. $5 for a can of Dr. Pepper and $7 for a box of nerds and $10.99 for PEZZ is insane. Greedy people read more

I walkI walk by this sweet shop every once in a while, telling myself the next time I come through, I'll stop in. Well, today, I stepped in. I just wish I had more time, but the chocolates looked interesting. The associate was a bit busy but took the time to assist me with the truffles. I bought eight pieces, including peanut butter, coffee, espresso, salted caramel, and mandarin. I was shocked to pay $39.00 but paid for it, and so did my wife. I didn't think about it, but when I came home, I thought about a box of See's Candy. Nevertheless, I wanted it to be an experience. Again, it would have been nice if I had had the time to look around. What drew me into the shop was the outside appearance, and once I got in, there were loads to choose from, even chips. I think you need to come in to experience it yourself. Oh, it was cool to see that they serve ice cream!I occasionally pass by this confectionary store and tell myself that I will visit it the next time I am in the area. Today, I finally decided to enter the establishment. Unfortunately, I was limited on time, but the chocolates appeared intriguing. The sales associate was slightly occupied but still took the time to assist me in selecting truffles. I purchased eight pieces, including peanut butter, coffee, espresso, salted caramel, and mandarin flavors. I was surprised to see the total cost of $39.00 but made the purchase, as did my wife. I did not consider the price at the time, but upon returning home, I could not help but compare it to a box of See's Candy. Nonetheless, I wanted this to be a unique experience. It would have been preferable if I had more time to explore the store. The exterior appearance of the shop initially drew me in, and once inside, I discovered a wide variety of options, including chips. I believe that visiting the store in person is necessary to fully appreciate it. Additionally, I was delighted to discover that they also serve ice cream. read more

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We wanted some M&M's for our movie night so popped in here because we were already downtown. The three of us were the only customers and the proprietor was not at all friendly. Never acknowledged us. Got a a small bag of regular M&M's and a couple dozen peanut M&M's out of the bulk chute. Had to go tell the woman working there I was ready to check out. She rang me up and it came to $23.80! I was stunned silent...mind trying to figure out four dollars per quarter pound, etc. Paid and kept doing the math as I left. I didn't go back to question it, but I absolutely know I didn't have a pound and half of candy. I won't go back. If you own/work in a candy store and are charging prices like that you should at least be friendly. Willy Wonka would be appalled. read more

The highest prices for candy I've ever seen. My brother bought a few zots and a handful of jelly beans and it was THIRTY FIVE DOLLARS

Unless you have more money than brains, stay away. I picked up 1 airhead. 1 AIRHEAD bar. To put in perspective, a pack of 36 of these bars is $12 on Amazon. She charged $5 for one bar. I said no way, and did not purchase. I even asked her, "Are you sure that's right?" And she asked if I was from around here, like clearly she felt the price was appropriate to the neighborhood. Yes, I'm from around here and I shop around here, and I'm not an idiot. Wow. read more

Simply the worst - the owners know they are on their last breath and nothing about this store feels like somewhere you want to actually be. Pre-bagged candy, empty soda boxes, poor selection. Oh and $22 for 3 small portions of candy. You are better off scraping gum off of a wall than shopping here. Hard pass. read more

This place is so overpriced! Even a shop like rocket fizz is cheaper. A single box of candy that's $3 at CVS is up to $10 here!

Whenever we go to SLO for breakfast at Louisa's Place, we have to stop by for some goodies at SLO Sweets! So many sweet treats and yummy candies to choose from! Nice staff, too! read more

SLO Sweets - SLO Sweets...be sure to stop by when in downtown SLO! - Candy Stores Near Me - San Luis Obispo, California

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Save your money and walk down the street to the other candy store. My child and I discovered this place after participating in The bunny trail last night. We normally go to the candy store that is a half a block away but I decided to go to this one instead since they supported the local event. My child picked out for small candies and I was shocked at the register that it was over $30 especially since some of the candies she got were very small (like a single packet of fun dip but apparently cost 4.99 and a small box of boton rice candy that we normally get at the grocery store for less than a dollar a box that was $5.99) and if the other candy store we usually get a whole bag of candy for around $30. The biggest shocker was the single tube of slime licker candy apparently was $15.99. Just had a curiosity we walked down the street to the other candy store and looked and the same exact slime liquor candy was $5.99. I am all for supporting small business and local but we definitely will not be returning. read more

SLO Sweets - Single packet of fun dip was $4.99 - Candy Stores Near Me - San Luis Obispo, California

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cute spot great staff! lots of candy good gelato selection truffles look good. fun spot to stop by on trips to slo

If you like nostalgia - this is your place. The ice cream was good - creamy and delicious! The girl behind the counter was super friendly, even to me and my wife, and that's saying a lot cause she was definitely hitting on three young teenage boys who came in from out of town - it was like I was reliving a season of Laguna beach! Willie Wonka on the big screen makes this place a go to for locals and out of town visitors. Ambiance - 5 out of 5! read more

I had to get in Yelp to see if I was imagining things. I was so shocked that the small-ish bags of candy (Jelly Bellies, m&ms, and candy rocks) that I purchased for my daughter's birthday party cost $65!!! The nice employee offered to let me put some back and said that the candy by the pound costs $30/pound. What? That can't be right. $10-15/lb for basic domestic candy would be high-priced but still within reason. But $30?! I'm floored and disappointed. read more

Cute title candy shop in downtown San Luis Obispo. The gal behind the counter could use a smile on her face and more friendly attitude. I'd also say I was a bit disappointed when I opened my bag of Jordan Almonds to find a mix of almonds. Some were chocolate covered, some wet chocolate covered with a candy coating and some were actual Jordan almonds. Someone didn't care enough when they filled the dispenser and just mixed a variety of almonds in the Jordan Almonds dispenser. I'd also point out that we bought roughly two pound of candy and it cost us $60. I'd say it's a bit over priced, but there is a large selection of things. read more

Visited here today with my partner and we were very surprised at the prices. Most items had no price tag and we ended up paying almost double what we had assumed. Very cool to see such an assortment but definitely not worth the price. read more

Visited today, Monday, MLK around 2. Had the worst experience with the cashier. I held up some candy to pay (apparently I was on the wrong side of the register) and she was instantly annoyed. Bought 6 packs of dots and a small bag of candy and just remarked that $38 was alot. That's it. It is a lot. But whatever, we wanted some candy. Cashier was just really rude and we were quite surprised at her attitude. That's all, won't ever go back. I see there is another candy store from a review in the list. read more

Dropped in here during Farmer's Market yesterday. Grabbed a few items and left, not paying attention to prices at the time. When we got home we busted out the goodies and saw that the bag of licorice was marked $9.99, the sour strings were $8.99, and an Abazaba was $5 WTF!!!??? Skip this place and head to the dollar store where you can purchase most of this candy for a fraction of the price! Or go down a few blocks and hit the other candy store which has a much better variety and charges less as well! This store is strictly for tourists otherwise you'd have to be rich to not care about buying at these prices! read more

SLO Sweets - These were priced better than the rest, which I wished we saved the packaging... - Candy Stores Near Me - San Luis Obispo, California

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The service & store itself its very pleasant . Stop by with your family to grab some sweets , gelatos , candy's etc . They even have the Willy Wonka movie playing while you eat your treats :) read more

SLO Sweets - Jelly belly's . - Candy Stores Near Me - San Luis Obispo, California

Their customer service was spectacular. Clean environment. Had a lot of Ice cream flavors ! I had a great experience read more

STAY AWAY!! All the bad reviews are true! My child and I got to single regular cup, the lady, I'm sure is the owner because she scoop the ice cream just same same size of scooper, and she went out to second but a petty scrape by, the ice cream were so so small but cost $8 each! Then my child got 2 small candy bar with a bug in it. Imagine the shock I got when she told me the total was $37! I thought I heard wrong. I asked, I'm sorry how much? She repeat $37. I said no thanks to the candy because they were $12.99 each! read more

They have a lot of retro candy, odd candy, Wonka candy, a great selection of Pez candy and dispensers, movie theater candy and multi-colored M&Ms. They also serve gelato. The original Willy Wonka movie is constantly playing in the rear of the store with several movie theater seats set up so you can sit and watch and then buy enough candy to transform into an Oompa Loompa. Slightly pricey but they stock a good selection. read more

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Way over priced! $9 for 1 scoop of gelato.. I'm glad I saw the sign before we bought anything. I'm pretty sure Disneyland candy is cheaper than this place. We did not buy anything read more

There's something in here for you! If your older with a young heart you'll get lost in the memories of your youth strolling the isles of candies past not found in your local 7 eleven. And if your a child with a little imagination you will be lost for as long as your guardians allows. Tempting is the word that best describes this sweet shop. By the pound, by the box or by the bar, your sweet tooth will be satisfied here. And they have gelato to! Last word...calories. read more

SLO Sweets - Everything sweet! - Candy Stores Near Me - San Luis Obispo, California

$8 for a ten inch TOOTSIE ROLL! Prices are insanely high. Box of Pocky $0.99 at Aldi's, $6.99 here. Three prepackaged candies, and a tiny bag of jelly beans, $53. Husband was treating family, so he didn't mind, but I did. Go to the dollar store if you want normal priced candy read more

Cute place but it cost $5.50 for 5 mediocre chocolate almonds and a few chocolate balls. Way too expensive to be worth it. $8.50 for .25 lbs is crazy. read more

OMG!!!!I'll never go back there. We were in SLO bought a few jelly belly's from there and found out they were 34 dollars a pound. It was shocking!!!!! They are 12 dollars a pound on average EVERYWHERE else they are money grabbers and on top of that mine were stale Never again!!! read more

This place has ludicrously high prices. I needed purple MnMs for a Mardi gras dish, and a small bag cost OVER TWENTY DOLLARS. Are you kidding me? I am a business owner, and I understand pricing, and this is obscene. I won't be back. I took a sad photo of my little bag of MnMs worth 2 hours of someone's minimum wage job, but this app don't let me post it with this review. read more

SLO Sweets - Twenty dollars of Mnms. Yup. Don't bother coming here unless you want to bleed cash for your sugar fix. - Candy Stores Near Me - San Luis Obispo, California

This is a $6 scoop of gelato that tastes like chalk. Feel ripped off and threw it straight in the trash. read more

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YOANA VILLALPANDO: amazing customer service ! Staff is very helpful and friend! The store is super clean as well ! definitely recommend for your sweet tooth needs :) read more

This shop has a distinct delicious smell when you walk in. Their gelato is A1 and they make sure to stuff the cup completely so you're getting all you can get! Complimentary chocolate wafer stick included. They're always/only playing Willy Wonka which is super cute. We had to wait a few minutes to get the gelato because there was only worker but just be patient if you have to , it happens! They don't have too many random Knick knacks here which would be nice but i do like their candy selection better than other candy shops around read more

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We thought we were going into a store that used to be in SLO, but is apparently now gone. Since we were already there we decided to walk around and check it out. The young lady working behind the counter welcomed us and offered to let us sample any of the gelatos. She did the same for the other small group who walked in after us. She was helpful and polite, which we greatly appreciated. The reason for only three stars? The prices! OMG! We started collecting a few different candy bars and then noticed the price tags. $4-6 for ONE candy bar? Things that we can get in other stores for a dollar or so? Yeah - no! Very good customer service, very bad prices. read more

Love Powells! It's the closest thing to what Farrell's Ice Cream & Candy Shop used to be. They have the largest selection of candy I've ever seen, including oldies but goodies. Beware! They're prices are exorbitant! But for all that selection in one spot what can we expect?! read more