Wandered in during Julefest weekend. Pleasantly surprised by the variety of goodies in here. I was in search of chocolate covered marshmallows and man do they them! Stafford's had both chocolate covered marshmallows and s'mores. Got the milk chocolate covered and dark chocolate covered versions of the marshmallow and s'more's. Overall, service was quick and processional. They take Apple Pay. Note, the store is L-shaped with a large display table at the entrance. Getting around inside with a stroller was a bit tight. Additionally, the front door to store doesn't open up all the way due to the bottom corner clipping on the flagstone. read more

Swedish Candy Factory - Milk chocolate s'more's by Stafford's - Candy Stores Near Me - Solvang, California

One thing about me, I love Swedish Candy so I was super excited to see that they had a store in Solvang! Unfortunately, the store was not what I expected, which is my fault for assuming I suppose. The Swedish Candy Factory specializes in Polkagris - which are big candy canes essentially. I was hoping to find more Swedish candy options and not just a Swedish candy store - if that makes sense. There were lots of candy options from gummies to chocolates though! The inside was cute and well organized throughout 2 different rooms. They even had a candy making station where you could watch employees, but no one was making anything when we arrived. They also had a big screen that displayed Polkagri fun facts. Overall, this was a very cute store, but nothing besides the Polkagris were any different from the other candy stores I visited during my trip. Staff was very friendly though! read more

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Soo many great candy options. Got the best chocolate covered raisins ever. The raisins were huge and the dark chocolate was perfect. Very cute candy shop with options ranging from chocolate to taffy and licorice. The service is good, employees are welcoming and the shop is well maintained. read more

Swedish Candy Factory - Candy Stores Near Me - Solvang, California

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Purchased based on recommendations and they were wonderful! The selection for chewy Swedish candy could be much better though. Wonderful service. Corner shop. 4/5 stars! read more

While in Solvang over The Weekend we stopped by here to get some candy. The mango flavor hard candy was delicious. Got a few bags as stocking stuffers. They have chocolates and more. A really cute place to stop by for specialty items. I noticed they had stollen which was around $35. That's very traditional for Christmas time. Service was good so was the ambiance in the shop. read more

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Came in here looking for chocolate. The staff was really nice and offered us a sample of their orange candy which was yummy. We got a box of truffles that were delicious! It came in a variety of white, milk, and dark chocolate. They were all smooth and creamy with just the right amount of sweetness. My favorite was the dark chocolate one with chili and the white chocolate with citrus undertones. read more

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I didn't purchase anything from this shop but it was the cutest candy shop in Solvang. The Christmas candy gifts were unique and cute! S'mores, mud pies, Peppermint bark and Stollen! The cashier offered me a sample of their peach mango polkagris which is a hard taffy. Polkagris is what this shop is known for. I was too focused on the chocolates items because I just prefer chocolates over hard candies but I did enjoy the polkagris I tried. Their website does not do this shop justice. Besides the chocolates and polkagris they also sell honey, teas and coffee. Candy shop clerks were friendly and the shop wasn't busy on the Sunday morning we visited so we were able to get a good look at items. This shop is a must visit! It's right across the street from the little mermaid fountain. read more

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Okay, I really wasn't going to buy any candy here but one of the ladies in the shop asked everyone in the tiny shop if they have tried the candy and we all shaked our head no and she insisted we try it. So she brought out two flavors and both me and the teenager loved what we tried and we thus walked out of the shop with unexpected candy! Lol A sign of a good marketer that lady. As the proof was in the product! She also gave history of the baker. He made candy in Switzerland before coming the US. So when he came to Solvang he applied for a license and was granted one and he has been making candy here ever since. He is the only one in the US to make this type of candy. Anyhoo, between the history and trying the candy it was enough to purchase and now we are enjoying it at home. Adding this to my list of must stops when I visit Solvang. read more

This sweet little candy shop had all of the childhood whimsical vibes you could ever want in a candy store.... My eyes were so delighted with all of the lickable , yummy candy sticks I felt like a little girl when I first walked in it made my eyes happy ... If you go to Solvang, you must stop in it's centrally located with all of the wonderful shops. It's a tiny little place, but it's worth the go to... read more

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Once upon a time, while exploring in Solvang, we found a cute little shop that makes Swedish candies. The kids had such fun! The candy is an interesting stocking stuffer for those who celebrate. The end. read more

What a nice little candy store! It is fun to watch the traditional candy being made if you are there at the right time. The finished products are delightfully delicious and I was surprised by all the delicious flavors. Treat yourself and get some! read more

My family felt really unwelcome here. When we walked in, the staff didn't greet us or offer samples. But right after, another customer walked in and was treated completely differently, greeted warmly and given samples right away. This inconsistency felt discriminatory and left us with a very negative impression. Completely ruined our visit. read more

Went into the Swedish Candy Factory on 8/24/24. The guy, while pointing to lady sitting at register, said out loud enough for her to hear "She has samples of our candies." We walked over to her and she just looked up at us not saying anything. So we took our business elsewhere. read more

Swedish Candy Factory - Candy Stores Near Me - Solvang, California

The employees are super nice, and the shop is very cute. They offered candy for us to try when we entered the store! They had chocolates and lots of flavors of polkagris (almost like taffy) that they made! We bought a small bag of watermelon polkagris. It's sweet and sour at the same time. A bit pricey ($9 for small bag), but it is handmade and delicious! read more

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This guy was a rude with his "jokes". We asked to sample a polka and he gave attitude because we already sampled the free chocolate they had. RUDE They also advertise gummy, bears, like if they were made there but are just taking out a one bag and putting it into a plastic bag read more

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Great service! Love the samples! If you are lucky you'll be able to watch someone making the candy... so fun!

It's a nice candy store selling a variety of in-store made candies. They offered us samples of the Polkagris (Swedish stick candy -- like a hard taffy) but our kids opted for a bag of swedish fish gummies and a bag of sour gummies instead. It's a bit pricey but it beats buying the overly processed supermarket types and our kids loved them. This store is a great pick if you're looking for an alternative to chocolates or fudge which there are multiple stores in Solvang for both. read more

We were exploring the area the my son wanted to come here. There's a big window where you can see them making candy that was super cool. Then you walk in and you get to try a free sample. They had a pretty good selection in there. It also smells amazing. Definitely stop by and check it out. read more

Had samples of the hard candy and those were yummy!! Carried small bags of gummies and such for a few bucks which was nice. DO NOT BUY SALTED BLACK LICORICE STARS if you value your fertility read more

I am so glad we stopped here to get there chocolate covered strawberries because they truly where amazing. One of the best I've ever had because it was dipped in divine chocolate. I would drive to Solvang just for these. read more

Swedish Candy Factory - Milk chocolate covered strawberries amazing!!!!!! - Candy Stores Near Me - Solvang, California

It's a tourist place. It's great that they make the candy in the store. It's just that..... it's a novelty (it's almost like a candy cane but in pieces). Candy is candy.... you really can't go wrong. All in all, look in the store, get some candy and you're out in about 5 minutes. read more

I love this spot! Watching the peppermint rolling through the window is such a fun sight to see. They also have stools for little ones to stand on in case they can't see. It's a great place to bring visitors when walking around Solvang. They regularly hand out free samples too! Their staff are always super friendly and informative about the different chocolate and candy options. We recently tried the sour apple peppermint and everyone loved it. Definitely stop in if you're in the area! read more

Super cute, little candy shop. We had already had our fill of desserts and Icecream by the time we walked in so we bought their Swedish candy specialty called the polkagris, it's a stick candy and comes in a wide variety of flavors. The gentleman helping us told us about a bundle discount so we decided to get multiple flavors- lime, mango, watermelon, orange. It might be a little pricey but you have to keep in mind that this is a specialty shop and you don't get this variety or quality everywhere. read more

I read about this place online. And on my visit to Solvang, I wanted to try sticky candies here. The store gave us free samples to try. Fell in love with the Sour Raspberry Lemonade Polkagris. It's a must try. That sourness you get from the candy, haven't really eaten anything like it before. Bought only one bag. Wish I had bought more. PS: don't chew the candy. It's really sticky. read more

Cute candy shop with so many delicious treats to choose from. We were drawn in by the chocolate dipped strawberries that were being made right in front of us for Valentine's Day. read more

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We love this candy shop. Thursday we tried the Carmel Pretzels dipped in chocolate. The candy maker made 2 on the spot for us because they were temporarily out. They were delicious and surprisingly rich and decadent. Definitely don't pass by this shop without trying one. Service was friendly & fun. Clean, safe, comfortable atmosphere. read more

Took a road trip over to Solvang and was enjoying the sights and I saw this shop. Who doesn't want to go into a candy shop? They hand roll all their candy and had samples. Delicious hard candy that becomes soft and chewy in your mouth. I tried the sour apple and I think a mango one? They were both great. We got to talking about black licorice. I'm not a fan. He says their stuff has converted people. Still filled with doubt, I give one a try because I can't call myself a foodie and be picky too. Lol. Okay, it's good people. Not overly strong with licorice flavor but just enough to get the taste of it. If I'm in the area, I would stop by again to grab other flavors too. Great super friendly guy. Family owned business. Support your local businesses! read more

I want to thank Amy Freedman from Swedish Candy Factory / Stafford's Chocolates in Solvang CA. I wanted to give my niece a warm welcome for her visit to Solvang and Amy bent over backwards to make sure her family was cared for! Amy prepared a specialty basket of custom truffles, gourmet popcorn, chocolate covered strawberries, Swedish gummy fish, the famous PolkaGris candy stick and so much LOVE... Amy delivered the basket so it could be promptly put in my niece's room upon arrival. Please visit The Swedish Candy Factory store in Solvang California, a sweet treat all the way around. Sincerely, Debbie, more than satisfied patron read more

This was a lovely place with very friendly staff! The taffy polkagris is so tasty! Solvang is a great little town read more

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The young gentleman here was very kind and informative letting us know the best flavors to choose from as well as giving us ingredient info and much more. I was tempted to buy a chocolate flavor polkagris (which is their main candy and they are the only store in the US that makes them) but I went with the gentleman's suggestion which was the most popular flavor. Peach Mango. I'm glad I did. Great flavor and it's a candy you can suck on for a while. We bought a bag of their precut polkagris which I recommend if it's your first time trying it. They also have samples to try and directions on how to eat it! read more

We ran across this cute little candy shop after our lunch while spending the day in Solvang. It was so cool watching them make the candy right there in front of you and plenty of samples were passed around!! The have a 5 for $20 deal so I picked out 5 polkagris (hard taffys?). I got two Chardonnay, 2 watermelon and I was told the Sour Lemon was fan fav so I grabbed that one too. When I was checking out, I was told I get a FREE stick so I picked another flavor out (root beer, I think). I was also given a coupon for an online order, which was convenient since I don't live nearby. The polkagris was described as a hard taffy, rolled into a rod. The rod breaks up easily with a knife into smaller bite-size pieces. It starts out hard, but soon turns into a melty, taffy-like candy in your mouth! It's so good!! read more

They have an open display area where the candymaker creates the polkagris, making a big spectacle of it. I noticed the part where he was stretching the candy on a hook was very laborious. I innocently asked him if there is a prescribed amount of times to stretch it or if it's done by feel. He responded by saying something like "I'm done stretching it when somebody asks me that same question for the third time today" and walked off without answering like David Caruso giving a zinger...so basically the most rude reply imaginable short of socking me in the nuts. I mean if you hate tourists that much, maybe like don't make candy in front of them? Or maybe take out the polkagris which clearly found its way up your bum. Polkagris tastes pretty good though. read more

It's insanely priced... $25 for a small pack of chocolates. But... phenomenal tasting. They let us have a sample of their stick candy and stuff we ended up buying a pack of it. read more

Swedish Candy Factory - Assorted chocolates - Candy Stores Near Me - Solvang, California

My kids walked by this newer shop in Solvang, CA and couldn't resist checking it out. Really cute, neatly displayed candy. Liked the strawberry Swedish stick candy which is hard then chewy. We also got some pink strawberry marshmallows, and Swedish fish gummies which my child thought were good. Very friendly service. read more

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One of many adorable stores in the city of Solvang! This one is unique in that they make the candy in the store and are very eager to give you a free sample. I warn you, once you try them, you're likely to buy at least a bag or a roll. There's just something about knowing that the candy was made just a few feet away that makes it taste even better. Great for gifts, too! Try and make it a point to stop in! (And yes, they also have Swedish fish.) read more

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A simple red sign - an oval with "Swedish Candy Factory" in mustard-yellow lettering surrounding two colorful candy sticks poking through the center - hangs above the green-framed door. Inside is a small little candy shop of pale-yellow walls lined with white shelving and blue floors. The general candies seen in grocery stores are here, but one thing to note is a sole black table lined with candy in clear bags. Above it is a menu of sorts that gives a serving size denoted by: for you, for friends, for friends and family. To the right of it - or to the back of the place - is the preparation kitchen for the candy-cane-looking sticks. One of the super friendly staff then begins to tell of the origin and preparation of the polkagris candy. An odor of vinegar fills the air as more are about to be made and this, apparently, is one of the main ingredients. Some has also already been made into a rather large log thats being rolled-down into a smaller size before being placed on this rolling washboard-looking thing that tumbles the polkagris like hot dogs at a gas station. A few plates sit out at random places with broken bits of some of the flavors available. The root beer was a particular favorite with a strong root-y flavor complimented by a sweet undertone and slight vinegary bite. I bought a bag of peach mango polkagris after a few more samples. This is the better, older relative of the standard candy-cane with a vinegar-y bite underneath its initial sweetness. The hard-at-first candy tastes like a nice peach-ring with that sour undertone that causes my mouth to water. Think if Now-And-Later and SweetTarts had a child. After a good while, it starts to gain holes and very still-yet-chewy texture. It may pose a risk to loose teeth however. This is a fun stop for sweets with a neat little tourist-y bit on the polkagris candy that I'd recommend to anyone looking for a unique candy. I give it a fabulous 5 as a touristy info stop while the polkagris is a "must-try". read more

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Unexpectedly stopped in as a treat. Such a helpful staff! We're very excited about the assortment we chose!

Tasty treats at reasonable prices. A must visit if you are in Solvang or the Santa Ynez area.

Good candy, bad employee. 2 employees working, both making candy. Male and female. The female was nice and sweet, talking to us about the candy. Man was impatient, rude and raised his voice at us. There are plenty of candy places in Solvang and i rather go there were employees treat you with respect. read more

I meant to write this months ago after we visited, but got sidetracked as far as getting on yelp The point in my telling you this is that it has been several months since we got to go to the shop but I have thought about it told everyone I know to go to Solvang and this lovely candy shop. The owners were so friendly, welcoming and informative. And most importantly, THE CANDY!! So delicious, we were grateful they offered us a taste of so many to help with our decision. But it was still hard because each one was so delicious. You must go hear and get some candy and meet the nicest people!! read more