My "go-to" chocolate is See's but this place is amazing! To be able to make chocolates this delicious every day is a blessing and such a treat for those who stop by. Great, friendly service! Everything we tried was so flavorful! Their chocolates, in my opinion, tastes better than most of the ones I've had in Geneva. I will be ordering more and coming by more often. Thank you for the hard work you put into making these tasty treats! Highly recommend! read more

The candy here is homemade with excellent ingredients. The sugar free selection is great. The family is very nice and my favorite thing is the English toffee!! The place really looks like a little cottage and is so cute! read more

This is such a cute throwback. It is a tiny candy store and kitchen in the back. Many styles of candy and Italian sodas not normally seen are available. Very sweet staff. It's pricey but worth it. Cute country location right off the freeway and easy to get to. If you get the chance check out the shell of the abode house behind it and the family of turkeys that live there! Highly recommend. This business has been operating as a candy kitchen for 106 years! read more

A must stop from the road, we saw this place featured on the show on KPBS, "About San Diego" and this is a woman run business from her grandmother to her mother to her, the proud woman makes 75 to 100 (don't quote me) different chocolates. I bought white chocolate dipped maraschino cherries, a cashew dark chocolate cluster, a white chocolate cashew turtle, a pecan turtle with milk chocolate and a cherry cordial. I gobbled about half the bag and happy to do so. Come here and enjoy the history read more

We love the Candy Cottage they always have a great selection of candy. The owner is just the sweetest lady. I always stop on my way to Imperial Valley to get my brother Sea Foam. read more

Fantastic chocolates and the selection is amazing. Brought to my dad as a Father's Day gift he loved his cherries and truffle. I gave a few pieces to my brother also. That is why a 4 and not a 5 rating. I bought a truffle with a yellow squiggle on top supposed and was told it was lemon and it was not. We were bummed. Guess some kind of chocolate one but no lemon at all. On a positive note their seafoam, is what I think they call it, is the best and freshest I have ever had. read more

The owner is so nice! The truffles are my favorite but I appreciate the selection of pre packed gifts which are always a hit with people. It is SMALL so only two people in at a time. But so worth it. Highly recommend! read more

My father loved the sugar free turtles. He said you can't tell the difference between them and those with sugar. I am going to buy him some more for Father's Day. I loved everything I tried especially the peanut brittle. read more

Great customer service, and soooo many hand-made, hand dipped yummies..can't go wrong. Lots of ol skool candy too

I absolutely love stopping here every time we are coming/going to/from San Diego. Their homemade chocolates are the best anywhere. They are this family's favorite. 10/10 must stop here!! read more

My kids loved the detour to the Candy Cottage along our road trip. The owner is very nice and the candy was delicious. This will be a definite stop on all of our trips through. read more

It is a small space when you walk in, the lady is nice, sweet. The coconut cluster to me was very sweet just needed some more coconut flavor but then again coconut has no flavor overall it was good, the cashew divinity was good just enough sweet to this one. Most of the chocolate is by weight and some are priced marked. Just be mindful to bring in low bills, you can use debit/credit cards they just charge a service fee only. Overall I would come back to this small candy shop. read more

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"Sorry folks - WallyWorld's closed..." We have been here before and loved the licorice and other candies. We took a 51 minute drive from our house in SD to specifically go here. We went on a Thursday, which was one of their posted days open. We arrived at 11 and the place was locked up, secure and closed. No sign saying they were closed. No nothing. Since we made the drive, we decided to have a cocktail or two at Jacumba Hot Springs, to make our drive at least worth while. After cocktails, we drove past the shop, and this time, there was a hand written note on the front door saying they were closed Thursday and Friday. Do not drive out before calling them to ensure they are open - bad business to post your hours but not to be open during them. read more

Cute cottage with delicious hand made chocolates! I have been coming here for many years every time I visit the local lodge. They have a variety of chocolate covered creations and my favorite are their turtles because the chocolate dipped pecans actually look like turtles. Every time I come they always have a new creation which is exciting to try. I love dark chocolate and their dark chocolate is very good. They have both options for chocolate lovers milk chocolate and dark chocolate. They also have candy such as colorful rock candy lollipops and a variety of old fashioned soda pops. It's always such a treat to stop by for some yummy chocolate. They are opened right now during Covid-19 and only allow individuals with a face mask on and one person at a time since it's a small cottage. I highly recommend to visit this hidden gem if you are ever close to town or simply driving by. read more

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Good homemade candy & excellent service. I've been here multiple times, tried several different items & always have received good friendly, helpful service. read more

We are staying at the campground at Lake Morena and hubby saw a review from a previous RV'er who said it was a must to visit. We loved the drive there and the cottage was like the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow! The lady was so kind and helpful. Hubby got some chocolate dipped Oreos and the peanut butter fudge. He said both were excellent. I got some chocolate dipped sea foam, rocky road, white chocolate dipped cherries and one little piece of toffee. I will be making hubby take me back for more of that toffee!!! It melted in my mouth in a buttery chocolate bliss!!! I haven't tried the rest yet, but I have no doubt it will be delicious. read more

Wisteria Candy Cottage - Chocolate Dipped Oreos, rocky road, chocolate dipped sea foam, white chocolate dipped cherries and that delicious nugget of toffee - Candy Stores Near Me - Boulevard, California

I have visited the candy cottage since I was a little girl. My mom remembers going there when she was younger with her parents. The chocolate covered twinkies and marshmallows are delicious! Turtles and dipped apricots some of my favorite but I never leave without my usual chocolate covered gummy bears and black licorice! I like the fact that the chocolate is fresh and it's local. I live down the street which makes it convenient to stop and grab a treat read more

This little treasure is simply amazing. We have been buying candy here since our parents moved to California in 1959. This year 2020 they are celebrating their 100th year of the same family ownership, selling candy out of their little frame home. The reason they can make it .... even during this lockdown "Covid" year... in a remote tiny town on the edge of the Desert in East San Diego County... is simple. Absolutely fantastic quality chocolate and candy. All homemade with the best of ingredients... patience and love. We stopped in last Thursday while camping at Lake Morena and were out exploring and visiting places we hadn't seen in years. We drove over on Monday... they were closed and we wrote down their new hours... came back on Thursday with six other campers with us. It is not cheap.... and it is worth every penny... and more. We bought 1/2 pound milk chocolate almond buds, 1/4 pound milk chocolate cashew buds... and two almond turtles. Went out to the car and split a turtle while the others in our party shopped. We had already spent $38 and my wife took one taste of the turtle.... grinned at me and said "Honey why don't you run back in and get us four more turtles"... :-) Of course I did... and we've had chocolate every morning with our coffee since. If you are traveling on Interstate 8... East or West through East San Diego County.... get off and go south down to Boulevard. You can't miss it... there are signs.... but this is a destination quality suggestion. It is worth a drive out there to just enjoy excellence and a long tradition of it. There is no place to sit. 2 people at a time in the store.... It's TINY. It's quaint... It's the "Wisteria Candy Cottage" and you'll love it... and make it a tradition in your family too. read more

Wisteria Candy Cottage - Thank GOD some things never change. - Candy Stores Near Me - Boulevard, California

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So many amazing memories from my childhood. My dad would drive for greyhound and did the LA to Tucson route and he would always stop here. Their candy is just as amazing as I remember it. This is still a family run business and happy they are still around for the next generation! read more

Wisteria Candy Cottage - a sign for a chocolate shop - Candy Stores Near Me - Boulevard, California

Delicious hand made chocolates and candy. Worth the ride to Boulevard, but you can also have items shipped for gifts.

Lovely, sweet little place. A perfect stop while on a Saturday drive in the area of Campo. This was the perfect stop to pick up a few goodies for family and friends. The lobby was tiny. More then 3 or 4 people and the lobby was elbow to elbow. But we really didn't care. The smells were delectable and the owner was charming. If your only experience is with See's candy. you definitely need to check THIS place out to experience what really homemade candy tastes like. 2 words...peanut butter cups. Ooops. That's 3. But you get the idea. read more

Cannot find this quality chocolate and candy anywhere else. Delicious! If you are in the area, you should stop by

A little doll house of a candy shop with great sweets, Wisteria Candy Cottage, located in Boulevard, California, population 1,496, is situated along side one of the most scenic drives in California. The folks here were great. They took time to explain all the different candies that they sold, including some fantastic sugar free chocolates (as sugar free chocolate goes). The drive is recommended by Sunset Magazine in its 70 perfect miles article: http://www.sunset.com/travel/california/70-perfect-miles-00400000012087/ Highway 94 runs along the southern border of California and it is just a beautiful drive. One of the must stops of this drive is Wisteria Candy Cottage. So find yourself a honey, put down the rag top and enjoy two of America's greatest past times cruising and candy... ok three of the greatest past times if you include your honey. read more

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is a small candy stairs located in the tiny town of Boulevard, California. just a few miles off I-8. The store, which once served as Boulevard's one-room schoolhouse, has been a landmark in the East County community for 90 years. The couple who own it are so friendly, plus they make outstanding candy! Creatively decorated lovely rich truffles & divine toffee. Their most noteworthy chocolates (and the one that brings me back each time-since my childhood) is the giant jawbreakers & rock candy on a stick. It's a great place to stop for some hand crafted and excellent quality candies! Check their website and they offer shipping! http://wisteriacandycottage.com/ read more

Wisteria Candy Cottage - Candy Stores Near Me - Boulevard, California

Drove out to escape protective COVID Captivity. Had our masks with us. Gorgeous drive out Hwy 8 that took an hour or so from San Diego. Owner couldn't have been nicer or more helpful. So many different kinds of delicious candy. Told her we came because we saw the episode on her shop a few times on Ken Kramer's "About San Diego." We picked out a bunch of choices, she explained that they ship also and included a card. With our lovely box of candy, we drove the old 94 West toward home and enjoyed a beautiful day in the back country. It takes a bit longer, but it's worth it. Highly recommend. read more

Visited the Candy Cottage on 9/3/20. Hadn't been out this way for many, many years. Wasn't sure how good the candy was going to be but rest assured, it's delicious. Every bit as good as See's or better. We got back in car and I asked my husband to share one of the large "turtles". It was so delicious I asked him to go back in and buy four more. Don't miss this. Get out of the house and plan a day trip to the Cottage. You won't be sorry. read more

Our family has been coming to this shop since I was a little girl. I especially love the pecan turtles.

The atmosphere, is wonderful, the candy is great, it's a peaceful place, like your grandmother's house when you were a child. Grandparents took me there and 70 yrs later I still stop by. read more

Best chocolate I've had in a while. Decided to come here after seeing that my family went here a while back. There's a variety of chocolates and candies. They also serve cool sodas. I recommend wearing a mask here because they are under staffed and want to be more cautious. read more

On Sunday, my husband wanted to take our new car out on a longish drive to break it in. I vaguely remembered a fudge shop out east someplace, so I looked this place up on Yelp. It's in Boulevard, about 50 miles outside of San Diego.You pass the Border Patrol checkpoint and you're like, how far is this place again? It is a heck of a long drive if you're not already going someplace out there-- like, if you were going to AZ, this would be a good stop. But if you have a couple hours and you're not doing anything, then why not go get fudge? We got peanut butter fudge, no nut fudge, salted caramel chocolates, vanilla caramels, and a small bag of malted rock candy (they look like multicolored real pebbles! we tricked our kids). It is a tad pricey-- we ended up paying $26 for the candy-- but I don't really go around pricing candy all the time, so it's probably a decent price. I mean, it was hard to determine how much it'd be beforehand, since I didn't see any fudge pricing signage and since they go by weight. Just don't be surprised is all I'm saying. They do take credit cards ( Visa and MC for sure; if you have Discover or AE you might want to call them first). read more

The chocolate was divine! This place is super cute and super small!!! Seriously, 4 of us were in there at once and one of us had to leave because it was so small. It's a cute little place to stop for a nibble of goodness on the road. read more

Wisteria Candy Cottage - Display case of manna from heaven - Candy Stores Near Me - Boulevard, California

Located in the middle of no where. It is a bit of a drive from the city but if your driving the back highways, it is a nice scenic drive. Staff is very friendly. Inside it is kind of small as the back portion of the building is taken up by the kitchen. They have confections they make in house but they also carry some obscure sodas. This is a great place to stop in if your in the area passing through. The products they make are really good. read more

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Love this place. Not sure if it's open right now with Covid etc. but call ahead of your driving out the 8 or down for an off the beaten path drive in San Diego Mountains. They have all the old fashioned stuff. I love the truffles and divinity. Been going here my whole life. read more

A very disappointing experience shopping for Valenetine's candy. I ended up with unattractive, overpriced boxes of mediocre candy for gifts! Nothing you would want to gift as a Valentine! They had a couple of attractive candy boxes on display, but I was told they were for display only - in other words "eye candy"! My candy was piled into small and very deep white cardboard bakery boxes. No prices were posted although they could have been easily marked on the tags that identify the candy. I had to ask what my total candy weighed to calculate what I was charged; I paid over $36 per pound! I have visited a wide array of candy shops globally and this shop ranks at the bottom of my experiences. It isn't uncommon for me to find the best global experience of something in my own corner of the world (San Diego and Los Angeles areas), and I was hoping that's what this shop would be since it has stood the test of time. read more

The best homemade candy ever!!! The Macadamia Nut Turtles were so GOOOD!!! The fudge was amazing. Everything we bought was amazing and the ladies working there were so nice and helpful also. I will DEFINITELY be back soon. read more

Best handmade candy I've ever had. Such wonderful history here and great customer service.

I stopped here again on Sunday, Excellent as always. Almost unfair as I have to stop here almost every time I ride by here. It is just a huge cut above any candy store you've been to around San Diego. Stop in, check it out. read more

Old fashioned fun and delicious homemade candy. A candy lovers dream. A 'must-visit'!

A little bit of a drive for us but well worth it. The chocolate is wonderful and it is such a charming little shop in the middle of nowhere but if you want to take a nice drive and get some treats too, this is the place. Love it, can't wait to go back. read more

I've been getting candy here since I was a kid. It's a hidden East County gem that is worth the scenic drive for delicious homemade chocolates. My favorite is the no but fudge - soooooo good! They also have dog treats as well which is a nice bonus. Sometimes they will have old fashioned candies and it seems like the selection rotates. read more