What's not to like about chocolate! That is really all I need to say, but there's the other side of…read morethe story. This place has some pretty unique items. Where I come from a turtle needs to have Carmel and a pecan, well here they have all kinds of different types of turtles. Really nice flavors and huge. A bit pricy actually alot pricy. 9 pieces of candy for $29 The original turtles were very big and a little harder than what I prefer and used to. Overall a good place and great chocolate

Ricky's Chocolate Box had me with the word chocolate. So many yummy candy selections to choose…read morefrom. Right when you walk in the door the smell of chocolate smacks you in the face. Now, yes I say now, they are making yummy donuts. They are so yummy and are made fresh every day. The service is top notch as well.

This was such a cute little shop! We stopped in and just…read moreloved all the cute gift and decor pieces they had. They had a small little music section with such cute decor items and some great apparel options. Great store with some nice pieces.

Love the beets and salsa. The assistance is super. It's worth my drive from Kansas City Kansas to…read moreget my beets. Just really enjoy this store.

Cute little shop. Stopped by to try their coffee and avocado toast. Price is decent for the portion…read moreand service was fairly quick. Coffee was sweet so I couldn't really taste it as much. I would probably stop by again just to try the coffee on its own.

Love the macarons! Had them for my birthday last year & I might have to stop by again.read more

This is a sausage house. Tons of coolers and freezers filled to the brim with their award winning…read moremeats. I grabbed a regular brat with kraut and mustard. It had a great snap and their incredible kraut really made the meal. I also picked up some beef sticks, and a German ring bologna because you only live once. This is great stop in a charming little river town. Highly recommend getting lunch then walking around.

Interesting place but the staff felt dismissive. When we walked in they just "we are done serving…read morefood but you can shop the store." It was our first time in and that was a missed opportunity to connect with new customers. We would've appreciated a more welcoming approach, maybe some guidance as to the best sellers, what makes the store different, etc. instead we felt like we were bothering people. They do have an incredible collection of different meats though!

I was in Columbia for a family wedding and was excited to see, my welcome bag had favorites of the…read morebride and groom. I had a packet of Chocolate Covered Pretzels and another packet containing a Chocolate Covered Oreo. Typically I was a glass of cold milk with my Oreo, but this one from the Candy Factory was perfect just being dipped in chocolate. The pretzels gave me a nice mix of savory and sweet. The two pack had one dipped in Milk Chocolate and another in, White Chocolate. I surprised myself, by liking the White Chocolate best. It seemed to have a sweeter taste, which went well with the salty pretzel. While out exploring downtown Columbia, I stopped by to give their Chocolate Covered Strawberries a tasting. OMG - so good. The chocolate shell had a good crunch and the berry was super juicy. I feel bad that I did not, take a picture of the deliciousness. The customer service was attentive and the associates were eager to recommend their favorites. If you love chocolate, you gotta stop by Candy Factory.

A gem of a local business! The Candy Factory is a Columbia institution which features a large…read moreassortment of locally made chocolate and other candies. We've been shopping here for years for ourselves and for gift giving and have never been disappointed. For the quality, the prices are not too bad either, you have the option to either buy individual items or order by the pound (around $20 a pound last I checked). The service is always friendly and helpful, and the store is nice and cozy. Highly recommended!

Went into Sweet Things because my family lived in Ste.Genevieve for 35 years. But moved away and…read morehave been gone for 10 years So my kids grew up going into Sweet Things their whole life. So naturally we wanted to bring the grandkids here while we were visiting. The previous owner was Teri and she made it enjoyable to shop there. She would always engage her customers in conversation. Sweet Sweet Lady! The new owner is the polar opposite She was the rudest person I have met in Sainte Genevieve so far. OMG ! We tried talking with her and she literally just stared at us. So Rude. Everyone in the group noticed We kicked ourselves for spending our money in there. The candy is Stale, Marshmallow candy was rock hard, Just about broke a tooth on the Malt Balls SAD! Think twice before going in here She is not appreciative of the customers that come in and spend money in the shop. In reading all of the negative comments about Sweet Things it looks like everyone who goes in and gives negative reviews have dealt with the Owner that runs and operates this business, so it is her they are reviewing as being poor customer service.

The absolute best Candy store in town!! (Okay... Full disclosure, I believe it is the only candy…read morestore in town.) Regardless, my kids love it, the owner knows us by name, and my daughter always wants to go. Yes... Always. I don't mind either, because there are good treats for us all. I like the old school cakes and the chocolate covered Nutter Butters.

Highly recommend you stop on your way in/leaving Lake of the Ozarks…read more We stopped before heading to drop off our bags and it was so cute! This place has a multitude of stuff to grab for snacks or to take as gifts. There's all different kinds of popcorn, treats, and a chocolate counter where you can fill your own box of chocolates, as well as a coffee stand. It's got a lot of great stuff but it is a tight squeeze inside. This was perfect to get my caffeine fix & to grab an assorted box of chocolates (which were very yummy). The staff was super helpful with picking out chocolates and paying and the ladies working the coffee were quick & efficient. There's lots of parking and a nice scenic point of the lake from their parking lot.

The place was busy on Thursday. Should have listened to my gut when choosing a bag of popcorn…read morethough. Cracker Jack lover for the candy covered peanuts alone, I bought a bag of Caramel Cashew. I noticed that there weren't any bags missing from that shelf, whereas I noticed the other shelved popcorn was being purchased by customers. So I dig into the bag of Caramel Cashew and didn't get any cashews. I took the bag home and emptied it out to get to the nuts which I figured were at the bottom. No such luck. In fact I counted 7 cashews, none of which had an iota of caramel. Looks like they grabbed a bag of caramel popcorn and threw a few cashews in it. Disappointed

are you familiar with Uranus Missouri? loud, proud, and drawing a crowd it's home of the fudge…read morefactory and other various and sordid attractions of questionable taste and merit. if you've been living under a rock for the past century or so you have some catch-upping to do because it is THE purpose built tourist attraction of yesterday for tomorrow!! an homage to all those that came before and the high water mark for any that come after. general store featuring candies and namesake fudge (which is actually really good) ice creams, and an ever growing list of bonus attractions including mini golf and an historical fort complex but no actual luncheon counter. sad face :-( it's like Wall Drug in South Dakota with 2000x more butt jokes... 'nuf sed

Is it a tourist trap? Why, yes, yes it is! Still, the…read moremarketing is clever and just vulgar enough to keep it interesting - while not offending anyone too innocent to "get it"... like my mother. Anywho, we came for the fudge cuz I'm too cheap to pay shipping when I can just fly from NoDak to St Louis, rent a car for $60/day filled with $5/gallon fuel to drive 3hrs then need a hotel - MFer... We got 4 kinds (Lemon Bar / Dark Chocolate Caramel Sea Salt - top pick / Peanut Butter / Chocolate) plus some interesting taffy. The mango chile is delish & the dill pickle was a winner. Yeah, explains WHY we went, hmm. The cashier kicked back good banter. I was pleasantly surprised given other reviews that staff interaction was forced and obnoxious. The fudge? Yeah, it really is good!

We absolutely love the colorful and unique design and decor of the shop. The candies are amazing. I…read moream here for the boba! The only thing I don't like is 9 times out of 10 we come for the blue licorice that my brother loves, it's not in stock. Otherwise, cute shop with sweet people and in a convenient location!

Lots of selection. Lots of fun other things too. Mad at myself for not getting more of a few things.read more

Ozark Maid offers Taffy and other candies sold by the pound. They sell over ten flavors of…read morehomemade Fudge. They also sell Jelly Belly, Nostalgic Candies, and Chocolates. However this is not just a candy store. This is a great store to stop at for a gift. Soup mix kits, spices, jellies, and hot sauces are popular items. They also sell Tervis, Mizzou items, and novelty gifts. The section I liked the best was full of lake and beach house decorations. Ozark Maid sells San Sabra Peach Pecan Amaretto Jelly. This Jelly is hands down the best thing on Earth. You can use it on everything from toast, biscuits, and scones to Ice Cream. Trust me, you want to pick up a jar today! I will be back in my next visit to the Lake.