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    The Candy Cave

    4.9 (21 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Sarah Jean H.

    We loved this place! Great selection of candies and other sweet novelties at a great value. This is also a lovely little gift shop! I like to support local businesses and while this joint does not offer scooped ice cream, there are premade ice cream sandwiches and huge cones from another local business that are sold in the freezers here. Great and friendly service from the business owner as well. I bought some locally sourced honey here and as a result have now discovered another gem to support in the area! "The Bee Box" sells items here and I fell in love with their unique blends of honey flavors. We got some ice cream sandwiches here - strawberry cheesecake, birthday cake, and lemon - and boy they were delicious! HUGE, but tasty and decadent quality nonetheless! Also, as a side note... our drive back to Sac was about 45 min from here. I could only eat half of the ice cream sandwich, but by the time we got home after those 45 mins, the big remaining half of the sandwich was still cleanly frozen! I popped it into the freezer and enjoyed the rest of it later. We didn't even put it in a cooler or anything, plus it was a hot day. So if you don't finish your ice cream then don't worry because it won't melt fast.! I'll definitely be coming back here next time I'm in town!

    Rain W.

    While exploring Auburn's main street area I saw a sign for a candy shop, so naturally, I had to go and check it out. There were barrels of candy and lots of freshly made truffles and treats in the glass cabinets. Now, I went twice and the second time the owner was there and let me know that most of the chocolates in the case are gluten free so that was nice. Obviously the rice krispies, pretzels and cookies were not gluten free but it was nice getting to try some other items. They also have some plush and tourist type items. It was a fun discovery.

    The super cute entrance at the bottom of the stairs! It quite literally feels like a cave. Such a special hidden gem
    Nicole C.

    Stopped in our way home from Tahoe and had a great experience. Super cute little shop with candy barrels, handmade chocolates, ice cream sandwiches, old fashion candy, a whole wall full gummies in jars and more! The lady who owns the place was SO kind and helpful and her hospitality was unmatched. Highly recommend if you're in the area.

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    Unbelievably delicious homemade ice cream sandwiches and candy! Inside you can grab a bag and fill it with any candy you want, plus they have so many fun vintage packaged treats to choose from. The shop also has a few tables with games so you can sit, relax, and enjoy your treats. The owners are a wonderful mother-and-son duo who make the place feel extra welcoming. Such a fun spot to visit!

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    4 months ago

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    1 year ago

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    So glad you enjoyed my little shop! Hope to see you again soon!

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    10 months ago

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    Thank you so much for checking us out!

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    7 months ago

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    We really appreciate your business Maria! Hope to see you again soon!

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    Love your kind words! Thank you!

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    6 months ago

    Super quaint and great place to take your kids (as long as you're willing to have them have a big sugar rush after!)

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    Yay! We are so happy you loved your visit. Hope to see you again soon!

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    1 year ago

    Great store with tons of choices. You have to make a stop, you won't be disappointed!

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    Thank you so much for the kind words! We hope to see you back soon.

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    I rarely leave reviews like this, but after this experience I feel other customers should know what…read morethey may be dealing with, particularly when ordering flowers for an important occasion. My boyfriend spent approximately $110 on a bouquet that arrived substantially different from what he ordered, with multiple flowers already looking dry, damaged, or deteriorating and petals falling onto my desk shortly after delivery. I have included photos of what was ordered versus what was received so people can make their own judgment about the quality. Unfortunately, the flowers became almost secondary to the customer-service experience. When I called to address the condition of the arrangement, I expected a simple conversation about correcting the issue. Instead, the owner became defensive and personal. I was told that I did not understand flowers, that daisies naturally drop petals, and that I had essentially ruined the nice gesture my boyfriend was trying to make by complaining about the bouquet. The conversation became increasingly inappropriate. At one point she reminded me that she knew where I worked because that was where the flowers had been delivered. In the context of the conversation, it struck me as an apparent attempt to intimidate me and had absolutely nothing to do with resolving a complaint about flowers. When I told her I would never speak to one of my patients the way she was speaking to me, she told me she doubted that because she "knows how healthcare workers are." When I mentioned having seen other negative reviews after she told me she does not receive complaints, her response was, "Boy, you sure do have a lot of time on your hands." The email she subsequently sent my boyfriend was just as concerning. Rather than simply addressing the order, she discussed me personally, referred to me as "your girl," said we were "not seeing eye to eye," and ended her email with, "good luck to you with her." I am including a screenshot of that email so prospective customers can read it themselves and draw their own conclusions. To be fair, she ultimately refunded $92 of the approximately $110 purchase after retrieving the arrangement, which I appreciate. I assume the remaining amount was the delivery charge, and I have no issue with that. The financial matter was resolved appropriately. My reason for leaving this review is the way a legitimate complaint was handled. Customers spending this kind of money on flowers for someone special should be able to raise a concern about quality without being personally insulted, condescended to, or discussed disparagingly with the person who purchased the gift. The photos show the flowers. The screenshot shows the communication. People can decide for themselves whether this is the quality and customer service they would be comfortable paying for. I personally would not use this florist again.

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    Amazing sandwiches and local selections of veggies, drinks, and snacks…read more We were in the area for hiking and was looking for a late lunch in the little downtown area. Stumbling into this establishment, we didn't realize they had already closed, but the guy behind the counter was nice enough to make us a sandwich anyway. Pastrami Kraut Melt 5/5* If sandwiches had dreams, they would be an Auburn Bodega sandwich. They all are both vsually appealing and spectacular in taste. We went with one of their popular sandwiches to try. The pastrami was PACKED in there! The crisp veggies and tart kraut perfectly balanced out the saltiness of pastrami. The green herb sauce, though, is this sandwich's wet dream. It added creaminess, a refreshing palette, and a bit of citrus flavor to amp up this sando tenfold! Warren & Co. Herb Crackers 5/5* Locally made! I checked the labels just to make sure they were local before purchasing. These were unexpectedly so crisp and savory. The lightness of the crackers tasted like you'd get them fresh out of the oven. They were perfectly dusted with flaky salt, rosemary and other aromatic herbs. I got these for charcuterie, but they were so good stand alone that I had them as a straight snack. They had a hefty display case of drinks out back and a small freezer with local goodies like a pot pie. We grabbed some kombucha to wash everything down. I noticed some desserts by the cashier also, and locally made bodycare items, but didn't want to browse any longer and keep them beyond their closing hours. This place is such a local gem. Side note - they prefer being small and local, and asked us not to post their menu on Yelp, since it rotates and people have come to get old sandos that weren't on the menu anymore. I respected their wishes but they were too good not to write about!

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