Omg what a hidden gem!…read more My friend surprised me with Milk Chocolate Dipped Australian Strawberry Licorice! It was sooo delicious. I will definitely be coming here to see what other sweet treats I can take home with me (:

If you love popcorn, definitely stop in or order online…read more Great quality tins and flavors for gift giving. Quality is excellent, comparable to Popcornopolis. Cheddar is my go to!

Their chocolate are absolutely phenomenal! I LOVE dark chocolate but quite picky. Their standard is…read more68% cacao, and they also have higher percentage of dark chocolates, milk & white.I could taste really good flavor of chocolate, not sugar.And the owner was so knowledgeable, kind and very nice! I really enjoyed her chocolates, and I will surely come back!

Review/Complaint - Luisa Chocolatiere, Laguna Hills…read more I had a very disappointing and frustrating experience with Luisa Chocolatiere in Laguna Hills. I placed an order for 30 white chocolate swans--a key part of the wedding favors--eight days prior to a wedding, with a confirmed pickup time of Thursday at 11:30 AM, the day before the event. When I arrived at the shop, the posted hours indicated it should have been open since 11 AM, but the store was closed and no one was there. I called multiple times and was given a series of excuses, including that her assistant had been hospitalized the week before. Eventually, Luisa arrived and continued to change her story, offering apology after apology and excuse after excuse. Only after I showed up in person did she actually begin to check whether the order could be completed. Several hours later, she claimed she could still fulfill the order and said the swans would be ready by 7 PM. Since we couldn't return that evening, we arranged to pick them up the next morning at 11:30 AM. Luisa said that would be no problem. However, the next morning, I began receiving texts saying the molds were damaged and she would not be able to complete the order. She offered only two swans--one for the bride and one for the groom. We ordered thirty. That was the entire point. This was a major letdown just before the wedding, and we were left scrambling. The owner demonstrated extremely poor communication, a complete lack of professionalism, and very questionable business practices. Once she accepted the order, she should have immediately confirmed that she had the capability and materials to fulfill it--not wait until the last minute. At no point was I told there might be a problem. This experience was an enormous disappointment during an important life event. I would never recommend Luisa Chocolatier to anyone. The owner is unreliable, disorganized, and lacks the accountability that any successful small business owner should have. I don't know how this shop is still in business.

5 stars for hospitality, cleanliness and seemingly high quality products…read more I came across this specialty chocolate manufacturer and distributor today. They are located in Irvine on Technology Drive -- uniquely located and quietly tucked away among non descriptive office suites. Currently, they don't have a lot of merchandise in house. However, they have a robust e-commerce business. You can check out my pictures to learn more. In November of 2023, they plan to stock up this location more so customers can come and shop in person. I haven't tasted their chocolates yet, but they look delish and high quality. I have a box of their sugar free pistachio nut dark chocolate. It sounds so yum! Can't wait to try later this week!

My husband thinks this place is a front for something else, and honestly I can see why…read more That being said, the chocolate is actually decent. I like the chocolate bears since they are small & nut free. A nice little treat for my kids. The chocolate squares are also good. The finish on the 80% and 100% was a tad gritty, but the flavor profile was delicious.

Once in a blue moon, when I get a sweet tooth (for a sugar cookie especially), I like to stop by…read moreCrumbl Cookie and treat myself. My consistent fav is definitely their classic pink sugar cookie (btw..a single cookie goes for $4.49 ~ which is average now-a-days, at least their cookie is a huge size). I just love the almond sugar cookie topped with that silky pink almond frosting. It's heavenly. Heads up, their cookies are quite sweet sometimes, hence why I always cut up my cookie into fourths and eat only a quarter at a time & over a day or two. I've also tried their cookie thins ~ in pink sugar & chocolate chip. It comes with 2 for the price of 1 regular-sized cookie, so not bad/fair. It's thin, crispy and chewy all rolled up in one..PERFECT for those who wanna feel less guilty. Lol Because their desserts are made fresh daily, their cookies are always fresh and soft. While I do like their concept of a weekly rotation menu (so there's always something new to try), sometimes the flavors are just too out there for my taste. I will try anything lemon-flavored, though. Yums! Their Lake Forest location happens to be near my nail salon ~ located in The Orchard plaza, near Yogurtland & Corner Bakery Cafe. Thus, I like to swing by, if I happen to be in the area & needing to satisfy my cravings. The staff at this location is always friendly, and the store is super clean and welcoming. As you walk in, you place your order via an ipad/kiosk, so it's quick & efficient and your order is ready in no-time. I sometimes just order via the Crumbl app as well, for a fast, drive-by pick-up. FYI..all their stores close every Sunday, in case you get a case of the sweet munchies on the weekend. All in all, if you're looking for a delicious dessert, Crumbl is worth checking out!

I came by for their thin cookie promotion around 1:30 and they had a sign that they were sold out…read moreuntil 2pm. I grabbed a late lunch in the plaza and went back after 2pm to try their s'mores thin cookie. It was warm and chewy and full of delicious taste of graham crackers, chocolate and marshmallow in the form of a buttery cookie! This is definitely a better size to enjoy than their normal giant cookies which requires several people to eat if you don't want to OD on sugar. The service was super friendly and the store was bright and clean with the sweet aroma of fresh baked goodness.

We popped into Candy Baron while waiting for our table at the restaurant across the street, and it…read moreended up being a lot of fun. The second you walk in, it feels like candy heaven. They have such a huge selection of sweets, including plenty of nostalgic favorites. My friends and I had a great time looking around and laughing at all the different candy we hadn't seen in years. Even if you don't buy much, it's a fun place to browse. If you have kids, they'll absolutely love it. It's definitely worth stopping in if you're walking around downtown Laguna Beach.

Came into Candy Baron this week to get some taffy hubby has been craving. We were kids at a candy…read morestore! Grabbed a basket and started picking out taffy flavors that sounded appealing. Paid at the register and then through the taffy sections again to make sure we had gotten everything we wanted to try and paid for additional taffies we had missed the first time. I don't know if the cashier is the same one others have mentioned but I can see what is meant and agree she could be friendlier. Taffy candy is quite yummy.

Once in a blue moon, when I get a sweet tooth (for a sugar cookie especially), I like to stop by…read moreCrumbl Cookie and treat myself. My consistent fav is definitely their classic pink sugar cookie (btw..a single cookie goes for $4.49 ~ which is average now-a-days, at least their cookie is a huge size). I just love the almond sugar cookie topped with that silky pink almond frosting. It's heavenly. Heads up, their cookies are quite sweet sometimes, hence why I always cut up my cookie into fourths and eat only a quarter at a time & over a day or two. I've also tried their cookie thins ~ in pink sugar & chocolate chip. It comes with 2 for the price of 1 regular-sized cookie, so not bad/fair. It's thin, crispy and chewy all rolled up in one..PERFECT for those who wanna feel less guilty. Lol Because their desserts are made fresh daily, their cookies are always fresh and soft. While I do like their concept of a weekly rotation menu (so there's always something new to try), sometimes the flavors are just too out there for my taste. I will try anything lemon-flavored, though. Yums! Their Foothill Ranch location is the closest to my house ~ located in the Foothill Ranch Towne Center, near Walmart & In-n-Out. The staff at this location is always friendly, and the store is super clean and welcoming. As you walk in, you place your order via an ipad/kiosk, so it's quick & efficient and your order is ready in no-time. I sometimes just order via the Crumbl app as well, for a fast, drive-by pick-up. FYI..all their stores close every Sunday, in case you get a case of the sweet munchies on the weekend. All in all, if you're looking for a delicious dessert, Crumbl is worth checking out!

Big Crumbl fans here - always a solid choice for big cookies with lots of flavor. This location is…read moreclean, convenient and the employees are always quick and friendly. Love Crumbl's rotating menu of fun new flavors and their traditional standby options they now offer each week. We love their traditional pink sugar cookie - the hint of almond is delicious. Other favorites include any of their cheesecake flavors, most notable cinnamon roll, and their traditional Oreo cookie as well. The cookies are huge so opt for a mini if you only want a little sugar rush. The Crumbl app makes pick up orders fast and easy, gives great rewards too if you are a consistent customer.

What is not to love about Sugarfina? I was first exposed to Sugarfina back when my husband hired…read moremy nieces to shop for my Christmas present. And they did me huge favor and chose Sugarfina as one of my gifts. It was a rainbow-shaped "bento box" with 3 cubes of candies. Anyway, my sister needed help on bridal shower swag bag ideas and I immediately thought of Sugarfina. (sis was super pleased with this idea, btw) That day, it was "buy 3 cubes and get one free" so we scored! So, there are many flavors to choose from. You can request to sample any candies, if they are available. We chose the champagne bears - and, hello, it's made with Dom Perignon vintage champagne! Fancy! And so apropos for celebrating our bride-to-be. And little bags were available too for purchase, which made it that much fancier! Service was super friendly and helpful. Love being that kid in the candy store, made me feel like a little girl again. Enjoy! p.s. The shop is located by the carousel, first floor.

This Sugarina store is located on the 1st level of South Coast Plaza. I like coming to this candy…read moreboutique because of the cute decor and the various packaged gifts for friends and family. Sugarfina is known for their iconic clear "bento boxes" and it is perfect for gifting (birthdays, weddings, or corporate events etc.). I also like how you can customize your own candy box, which is a nice touch when giving it as a gift. Staff is good and knowledgeable about the various falvors. The in-store experience is clean and modern. They do a good job about presentation and all the prices are clearly marked. Sometime they hand out samples for you to try so it depends on the staff. As for the cost, Sugarfina is definitely on the expensive side. You're paying for the experience, packaging, and high-quality ingredients that are in the candy.they do have sales but it's not as often. Right now their Hello Kitty collection is 25% off and they also carry a few Ube flavors so that's good.

I was at OC Baking Company's annual holiday pop up event on 12/22/23 helping the fam and got to…read moremeet Olha! I wanted to get to her table before she sold out but I wasn't fast enough. However she did let me try a coffee one and WHEWWW. It was so smooth and creamy - not too sweet which is the way I can only enjoy it and the flavors not to mention Olha is so sweet and nice. I'm definitely going to place an order tonight! I can't wait to try more of her chocolate - and definitely will recommend it to all friends and family. Sincerely a woman who doesn't like chocolate...yes it's that good!!!

Olha's chocolates are amazing! Each little Bon Bon is filled with such wonderful flavor. She uses…read moreonly the best chocolate. Her boxes of chocolates are works of art that make perfect presents for chocolate lovers. Besides, she is a strong, creative, hardworking woman who is as sweet and nice as her chocolates.