Occasionally you CAN Find exceptional discoveries in the suburbs and This sweet shop cafe is exactly that! This is a boutique style rectangle shop in downtown Claremont... could easily stand alone like Kars Sweets in East Hollywood in my opinion. The sandwich I tried is a close compare in quality... and large enough for two people. Their frozen acai cups with all the toppings just fantastic! This place is Unique out here... with an interesting menu and cool owner! Great specialty hot cocoas. Big plus for the premium products available for purchase that Im sure are difficult to find elsewhere. read more

Note: I did not get any drinks or freshly made foods, just candy. I was excited about this store as my favorite thing to do on vacation is find some local candy. They have a wide variety of candies, including British and some chamoy/tajin offerings. I found some interesting versions of already beloved candy. What caused me to rate them a three is the massive bulk candy wall which was $16.95/lb. I chose a few options to sample with the intention of returning if the options were fresh. I got four types - green paint ball, buttered popcorn jelly belly, cherry strips, and blue raspberry strips. THEY ARE ALL STALE, some so stale they're inedible. This tells me that the store doesn't refresh the bins or clean them much. For that reason alone, I'd find my candy elsewhere. read more

Sweet Ethans Candy Cafe - Bulk candy wall selection - Candy Stores Near Me - Claremont, California

Sweet Ethan's Candy Café has a huge selection of candy, everything from nostalgic classics to fun, newer, unique treats. It's bright, cheerful, and an easy stop when you're in the mood for something sweet. A little overwhelming in the best way, especially if you like options. read more

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It's rare to find a cafe that has Dutch crunch bread. Thank you Sweet Ethan's for carrying it!! What drew me to this location was their advertised sign for half off Dubai strawberries. Sold! It's so pricey as is, so half off is a score! I just wished it was an everyday deal. I called a week later and asked if they still had it and the guy who answered said no but that they had a special going on through uber eats!! Thank you for that!!! I will forever be a customer for your honesty! Also, their sandwiches are delish! Simple, but with so much flavor! I like to create my own ...Salami, lettuce, tomato, onions, provolone with mayo and pesto spread. superb! Please come out and support! FYI Their strawberries are very fresh and sweet! This is coming from someone who's not a fan of strawberries. read more

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Sweet Ethan's Candy Café Claremont, CA...Saw this place today and it's close by. I gave it a try, the pastrami sandwich! It didn't disappoint!!! The roll bread was so soft and fresh. I came just before closing time 7 pm, which I didn't know. Cory, the owner is so nice! I got the sandwich with Swiss cheese, lettuce, pickles, mayo, mustard, jalapeños, and pesto sauce. I didn't put onions, tomatoes, or banana peppers. Highly recommend, please come give them a try!!! It's a cool and very clean cafe with sandwiches, candy items, and so much more!!! I will be back!!! read more

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We used this service for an event for work. The treats were tasty and I must commend the owner as he was diligently working solo to complete our order. Unfortunately; we didn't receive our drinks, I think due to the overwhelming order but I would definitely return. read more

The store is very cute. I ordered some vanilla gelato. I wish I could say it was good. It was old and it was spoiled. It had an alcohol aftertaste. It tasted fermented. See the video when you went to try and take a spoonful of it it was so gooey that you could not get it on your spoon to be able to take a bite. I did taste it thinking well maybe I'm wrong but no, I wasn't. It's 30 minutes later and I still have that fermented taste in my mouth. It was not good. I'm sure this shop makes good sandwiches, but I think they should get rid of the gelato because they just don't sell enough of it. I also saw some truffles that looked good and I asked them how old they were and they told me that they were from February that was almost a month ago. Now the owner who was scooping the gelato should've easily been able to see that something was wrong with the texture of the gelato again watch my video that I've attached and you'll understand what I mean. It was as if the sugars and milks had melted together to make some sort of fermented concoction. read more

Sweet Ethans Candy Cafe - The candy and toy wall - Candy Stores Near Me - Claremont, California

Thanks Ethan! I actually dropped by because I saw they advertised a variety of little side salads and fruit cups for $4. No where else in Claremont Village offers anything fresh for less than $15, and I needed some veggies to add to my sad office lunch. Ethan upsold me a "small" size entree salad instead (tuna avocado). It was definitely big enough to be lunch for me, healthy, and only $9. The house made basil vinaigrette is light and delicious. I'm trying to avoid sweets these days. Who would have thought that a candy cafe might become my go-to lunch spot? I'll be back to try more salads! read more

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Staff was friendly, lots of items to pick from. We ordered the small Dubai strawberries. Can out to $15. Sadly it wasn't even filled all the way, and the chocolate and pistachio cream overwhelms the strawberry. I think more strawberries and actually filling the cup would make it somewhat worth the price. read more

Sweet Ethans Candy Cafe - Small Dubai Strawberries - Candy Stores Near Me - Claremont, California

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This shop is really nostalgic and feel good with all of the candy/sweets varieties. My review is based solely on the Dubai chocolate covered strawberries. As a fan of Dubai chocolate, I found theirs to neither great nor bad. The strawberries were fresh and the chocolate was good, but the pistachio cream and Kinafa were missing something.... Staff was nice and store was packed with goodies so I will definitely bring my family back to try some other treats. read more

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That's the best strawberry dubai chocolate so far I ever try,, the service is amazing.. $15 for dubai strawberry chocolate is a average price.. and they are so generous with the crunchy knafeh.. Thanks for the voucher I got buy one get one free.. read more

Sweet Ethans Candy Cafe - Strawberry dubai chocolate - Candy Stores Near Me - Claremont, California

I just discovered this gem and I can't wait to go back. It's more of a deli than the name leads you to believe and the sandwiches I saw being made looked amazing! I will definitely get one next time! My friends and I came in to try their Dubai Chocolate cup and it was really good! I know it's pricey, but the ingredients are a pretty penny to begin with so I think you just have to remember all that's going into it. The pistachio cream, the Belgian chocolate, the pastry shreds, fresh strawberries... all tasted very high quality and it did not disappoint. The gentleman behind the counter was very nice and provided great and friendly service. The atmosphere is wonderful, and the candy offerings are amazing. They have almost everything you can think of. Lots of retro candies like Abba-Zaba, Big Hunk, Cracker Jack, Big League Chew, way too many to name. If there's something you've been missing, chances are they have it. The only thing they didn't have, that I looked for, was the buttered popcorn flavor of jelly belly, but they had so many other choices, I'm salivating just thinking about it. Sweet Ethan's is located on Indian Hill, close to the railroad tracks. Make sure you stop by, because it's absolutely worth it. read more

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Was surprisingly surprised. You never know they would have such good sandwiches though. Definitely going to come back.

Sweet Ethan's Candy Cafe! Interesting sign. We stopped by and had lunch. I ordered the Italian Stallion and the strawberry lemonade. Good filling sandwich and the lemonade not too sweet, perfect! I would recommend and for sure be back. read more

Sweet Ethans Candy Cafe - Italian Stallion and strawberry lemonade - Candy Stores Near Me - Claremont, California

If you love an awesome sandwich and candy, you definitely need to check out Sweet Ethan's in downtown Claremont! They are the best kept secret. We purchased their Italian stallion sandwich on their Dutch crunch bread which was more than enough to split between myself and my husband. They have a great kids menu that includes a sandwich, with your choice of bread, a fountain drink, and a bag of chips for $5.95. My three year old and 1 year old split the sandwich. The grilled cheese for the kids on the sourdough and "the Ethan" were perfect. Also, make sure and try their Georgia peach tea! It is the absolute best! We finished off our trip with their HUGE candy selection. They literally have an entire wall of candy and containers of different sizes that you can fill up on your own. All the candy was super fresh! The place is family owned...you can tell they take a lot of pride in their shop if you check them out on Yelp you can go to their website and see their complete menu and even order ahead read more

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Apparently I have been sleeping on this place! Chicken salad on Dutch crunch - so big that it was two meals for me! Packed with fresh chicken breast, fresh tomatoes and crunchy lettuce. Did not have a strong onion taste at all which was appreciated! Will return to try a hot sandwich - they all look amazing. I door dashed so I want to go in next time and check out the sweets! read more

Excellent sandwiches! I had the vegan and it was delicious, lots of mushrooms, veggies, and avocado. Generous portions for a good price. The customer service was friendly and welcoming. Ambiance is casual and fun. My new favorite sandwich shop. read more

Sweet Ethan's Candy Cafe is as awesome for their sandwiches, crepes and salads as they are for their candy. They have a really great selection of vintage and bulk candy and make their own hand crafted Dubai chocolate bars! We also tried the Dubai dark chocolate cookie and their signature fresh strawberry Dubai chocolate cup (which was so good my daughter refused to share lol. Super nice owner also. I DEFINITELY recommend this place and we will be back! read more

Sweet Ethans Candy Cafe - Dubai dark chocolate cookie - Candy Stores Near Me - Claremont, California

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Yea. They sell sandwiches too. Why anyone would go to a big chain sandwich shop like Jersey Mike's or Jimmy John's I have no idea. Seriously come here, my pic doesn't do it justice, but it's made fresh and family owned. Not only do they use quality ingredients and stack it pretty well but it tastes even better knowing you're helping a "mom and pop" they can't take my money anyway. I'll be back for sure. Great little shop with a crazy collection of candy. Be warned. read more

Sweet Ethans Candy Cafe - Candy Stores Near Me - Claremont, California

This place is so cute im in love. I literally feel like a kid in a candy store‼ I ordered the Strawberry Dubai Cup and WOW. I couldn't figure out why it was so good... turns out they ROAST the Knafa with NO oils or butter... what a difference .... If you know, you know... And the amazing young lady named Hanna who made it knows what she's doing!! Thank you ‼ read more

Amazing customer service, very friendly. But 14 dollars for a small Dubai strawberry cup which included only 6 half strawberries!? Extremely over priced! Let's work on the portion! I understand everything is super expensive, but for 14 dollars, maybe getting a bit more. read more

Has all kinds of candy a full candy bar you like sweets you wont be disappointed sandwiches are surprisingly delicious

I came here to get my daughters the strawberries with Dubai chocolate. They said it was very good. It was the only nearby place with the Dubai chocolate covered strawberries while we were running errands in Pomona. The staff were able to complete their order fast. read more

The Dubai Strawberries Chocolate was delicious! Highly recommend. Service was great! Shop is narrow inside. Variety of sweets to choose from. read more

I had the chicken lickin and paesano sandwiches. The chicken was not the thinly sliced, processed meat but thick pieces of moist chicken and the pesto is delicious. We had the strawberry dubai which was unusually yummy with patachio cream mixture. I thought the portions were generous and worth the price. Staff is patient and friendly. It's a nice guilty treat! read more

This place looks like the place you stop in Vegas. Cory was helpful and made us feel welcomed and suggested the best desserts. Definitely coming back. Thank you read more

They have a good choice of rootbeers and customer service is good too the sandwich at the clearmont location are good as well

The Gelato Ice cream is sickingly sweet! Overpriced . The cashier is very confused and could not get our order right

I've been back two other times and continue to get the Dubai strawberry. It is still so amazing and so addicting. I think the best thing about this place is the customer service. Which is telling bc their Dubai strawberry is extraordinary. You can tell that they truly care about you and their items. The last two times my husband went back, they remembered him and were beyond friendly. It's so hard to find a businesses that cares as much as they do. We were lucky enough to try their dark chocolate Dubai bar. If you love dark chocolate. You will love this. They definitely added more Kataifi! Yay! Thank you again for always making our day. read more

I love this place! Worker whom I believe is the owner is always there with a good attitude. Such a sweet man just like the treats. Loved the dubai strawberries!! And I love the whole scenery to the shop. Will go again soon! read more

Being in the area so frequently I'm always on the hunt for delicious food that doesn't break the bank, and Sweet Ethan's in Claremont has been a true gem! From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with warmth and kindness from the owner, who is incredibly attentive and truly cares about making each customer feel welcome. The food is absolutely amazing--flavorful, fresh, and satisfying, all without hurting our wallets. They have a huge variety, from candy to great-tasting drinks, so there's something for everyone. It's rare to find a place that balances quality, variety, and affordability so well. Highly recommend Sweet Ethan's to anyone looking for great food, drinks, and even better service! read more

After a long work day, I wandered in to get a quick bite and coffee for a long drive. After just a quick conversation with Hannah, I knew I had to write a review. She was beyond helpful, especially in trying a new recipe for an iced americano since they were out of non-dairy milks. She was quick to suggest an alternative, package my order thoughtfully for the ride, and make authentic conversation while preparing my order. Thanks to Hannah I went home not hangry, and caffeinated. I don't have much of a sweet tooth, but as long as Hannah is there, I will be delighted to come back for coffee and sandwiches. read more

Just went in. I'm so incredibly impressed by this place. I wasn't expecting the food to be good because it said candy cafe.. but I was blown away. I was greeted with a smile and enjoyed the outdoor patio. Will be back soon! read more

This place has sandwiches made with love. Ordered online for delivery so I can't speak on the ambiance. Every single thing I ordered was amazing. Highly recommend. Afordable and great sandwiches. read more

We went there on a Friday night June 13th. Downtown was busy but this place was not. They only had one associate working but she was beyond great. She juggled the few customers with a smile on her face. She made us 3 sandwiches and told us at the end they were made with love. We don't live close but will be back just because of the service and the food was good. read more

Must try spot! Tried this place out w my coworkers for the first time & we instantly became regulars. The owner is so kind & very attentive. Not only do they have amazing quality chocolate but they have an assortment of treats, candy & some of the tastiest sandwiches you'll have for a great price! The dubai chocolate strawberries are also divine. The place truly is such a good choice for anyone! read more

I don't like leaving bad reviews but this kid working here really made our visit not pleasant , first off no hello, good evening nothing ... mind you it's a candy store and we have kids , the store was empty and he didn't greet us , we asked him to describe one of the items on the menu he ignored and stood there staring at us , my wife ordered the Dubai strawberry cup , it was good but really skimpy I'd say that's an understatement! So here's where we were most bothered , we had a coupon for spend $20 get a free Dubai chocolate , we spent well over $23 we never got the chocolate , so my wife asked , he said something vague about the strawberry cup while my wife stood there waiting for the chocolate, he started to greet someone else that walked in , so I had to ask a third time because apparently my wife had already asked anyways I wish I could say I would go back but that greasy hair kid made our experience bad , hope this helps someone , it's these young kids that have no common courtesy. read more