If you're in the La Jolla area and are looking for something to do this book store is great! They…read morehave everything you can image. Books, stationery, jewelry, greeting cards, gifts, games, unique party supplies, toys, etc. you can literally spend hours in here. The unique gift ideas are great for people who are hard to find something for. The store is huge and the staff are very helpful. This store is also very dog friendly.

Warwick's has been around for over a century, and they have the attitude to go along with that…read morestoried history. While the bookstore itself has a decent & varied selection of new books, and they'll order any book for you that they don't have, it is not the most pleasant place to shop. As a bibliophile and an English teacher, I really want to like and support Warwick's, but unfortunately, they've treated me poorly on multiple occasions which makes it challenging for me to give them more chances. There are many book sellers & employees, but they are not very helpful and they treat you like an inconvenience or worse. The right side of the store is book-centric while the left side of the store is mostly stationery & cards, writing utensils, gift items, and tchotchkes. Today, I purchased a book and a pen refill with a credit that I had at the store. I requested the pen refill from one counter, and I had to go to the book counter to pay for my book. Instead of giving me the refill so I could bring it over to the book counter and pay for both items with my credit, the employee brought the refill over herself and told a 2nd employee while pointing at me that, "that woman over there is also getting this pen refill along with her book." Then the 2nd employee handed the refill to a 3rd employee who stashed it behind the counter while I waited for my turn to pay. Keep in mind that the pen refill was a mere $6 item but they treated it like a precious gem that would surely compel me, if I held it in my own hands, to run out of the store with it without paying for it. Meanwhile, I'm holding the much pricier book that I'm going to purchase in my hands, but I rapidly felt like turning on my heels and vacating the store, and leaving the book behind, of course, because that moment was just so strange and uncomfortable. Over the past ten years, I have regularly patronized this store and I've purchased items here multiple times per year. However, there is no recognition, no friendliness, nothing to indicate that I'm more than just a tourist popping in on vacation. At the very least, a friendly greeting would do, but no such luck. Every time I cross the threshold, I feel a wall of snootiness that is just unpleasant and takes away from what could be a lovely shopping experience. As I'm sure you've figured out by now, items are definitely on the pricey side here. You can certainly find a better value and probably way friendlier service at other bookstores outside of LJ. I think Warwick's probably provides a different type of shopping experience for patrons depending on who the employees perceive them to be, even if they are way off the mark. C'est la vie. Just know that if you are a POC and you shop here, you may have an unpleasant experience, but I certainly hope that you don't! Peace.

We went here to get chocolates for Valentines Day. The lady was so patient as my grandchildren…read morepicked chocolates for themselves and also for their sibling and parents who weren't with us. We were also given samples. We bought a variety of chocolates and everyone loved them!

Not bad but definitely not as good as Sees. Surprised it is ranked as high as it was.read more

Came into this place because I saw some beautiful chocolate in the window…read more I was not expecting some of the best chocolate I've ever had. Not only is the chocolate here a hidden gem- but Sonia, one of the employees is also a gem here! She will encourage you to sample her favorites and will sell you on some luxury chocolate. Let Sonia know what you do and don't like and she will point you in the right direction. She truly makes you feel like a kid in a candy store.

This chocolate is amazing. Look I'm a See's girlie, but this is an elevated experience. We got a…read morelarge multi pack as a gift, and they were all incredible and fresh. I'm excited to visit in store, and reluctant because I know it will lead to a splurge. Lucky to have options in the chocolate department at UTC.

Lick-It Lollipops are amazing. They taste so clean and simple, yet with so many flavors to choose…read morefrom, it is fun to try new flavors! My favorite is the lemon ginger. I love drinking (strong and bitter) black tea, so the lemon and ginger pair well with it. Megan handpours all the lollipops and did our wedding gifts with 2 kinds, a pear spritzer one and old-fashioned one. They are so cute and pretty, especially the birthday cake and watermelon ones. She also has seasonal flavors and I love the peppermint ones during the colder sweater weather days. I highly recommend this local San Diego business. She also does shipping and gift baskets, and we usually get ours from the Hillcrest Farmer's Market. She does the Bernardo Winery and other local farmers markets and festivals too.

Walking around the Vista Strawberry Festival, I was drawn in by the cute display! So, when we took…read morea closer look, we saw they were selling lollipops! They had so many flavors! It was hard to choose! We ended up getting three: POG, Sweet Pineapple, and Watermelon & Tajin! Not too sweet, but just enough to get my sweet tooth fix!

I had so much fun exploring Tokyo Central & Main! What makes this place unique is that it's…read moreactually made up of three separate stores--two grocery markets and one dedicated to merchandise featuring everything from adorable Japanese plushies and cookware to cosmetics, electronics, and so much more. And yes...I had to explore all three! Both markets were bright, clean, and incredibly well organized. One of my favorite sections was the tea aisle. As someone who absolutely loves tea, I was in heaven. Their selection is huge, with everything from loose-leaf teas to powdered varieties that you don't typically find in traditional American grocery stores. I'll definitely be back to stock up on a few new favorites. I originally stopped in to purchase a matcha whisk set, but it was a little more than I wanted to spend. That didn't stop me from finding a few treasures, though! I ended up browsing the cookware section and picked up a beautifully designed set of reusable chopsticks along with beginner-friendly M-shaped training chopsticks. One unexpected highlight was getting to try a hand massage machine. It applies pressure to acupuncture points throughout your hand, and wow--it felt amazing! I'm seriously considering going back just to buy one. The produce section also looked fresh and inviting, so I can definitely see myself returning to shop for groceries. Plus, since my sons love anime, I already know they'll enjoy checking out the merchandise store with all the fun Japanese collectibles and character items. Whether you're looking for authentic Japanese groceries, unique kitchenware, specialty teas, or fun gifts, Tokyo Central & Main is absolutely worth visiting. If you're ever in the area, I highly recommend stopping by--you'll probably leave with more than you planned, just like I did! And you already know you can always thank me later

Very well maintained store, hardworking staff keep it immaculate. Easy parking…read more I was able to get exactly what I needed- a tawashi -kitchen scrubber- and check out very quickly, no line, and maximum efficiency. The scrubber is very inexpensive and my new favorite tool to clean fruits and veggies.

So I was eating lunch at UTC, and I saw that they had the Sanrio characters! Totally reminded me of…read moremy childhood, so guess what? I ended up getting like five of the cubes cuz they were just too cute. I got the Little Twin Stars, Hello Kitty, My Melody, and Kuromi! I just liked the packaging. After I eat all the goodies inside, I will be repurposing the cubes! Since I spent over $50, ended up getting the 20% off. Usually, I try to wait till they mark them down to grab some of these goodies, but I couldn't resist! These are always a nice gift for whatever occasion!

Small boutique by the movie theaters and also near Shake Shack. We came to the mall on a weekday…read moreand decided to get treats to bring home. When we passed by, there was a sign indicating that staff was on break so we decided to come back after lunch. When we came back there was a lady behind the counter and she was assisting other customers. Yes, this candy is expensive but holy cow are they delicious. My husband like the gummy candies, and the one we picked out were very flavorful. I wish there were samples so that you're able to try them, but they do sell sample packets (4 for $10). Each sample packet some with about 10 pieces of small candies. My daughter chose the sea salt caramels and when I tried them they were delicious. The chocolate was not too overbearing and had a small hint of sea salt. The caramel was the right amount of stickiness and didn't stick too much to your teeth. Packaging is beautiful and a nice gift for those who appreciate sweets!

Truly the best macarons. They have two pastry chefs from France and the owner/staff are so friendly.read more

I loved the ice cream flavors, and the worker Louisa was super kind and helpful! Answered all of my…read morequestions and really made the experience. Would go here again!

I've been to Laderach several times and have always had an amazing experience. To start off with,…read morethe customer service is always friendly and knowledgeable. If you ask any of the workers, they will be able to tell you their personal favorite flavors. There are endless rows of beautifully displayed fresh chocolate slabs that are almost too pretty to eat. Some of my personal favorites are the milk chocolate with hazelnuts, nut trio milk and dark (hazelnuts, almonds, and pistachios with milk and dark chocolate), and their cherry-raspberry white-dark (seasonal flavor). They also often come out with new flavors like the Dubai chocolate or cornflakes with milk chocolate. The quality of the chocolate really stands out. Even though it's definitely on the pricier side, the quality makes it feel worth it for a special treat or gift. If you're a chocolate lover, Läderach is a must visit destination. It's one of those places where it's almost impossible to leave with just one flavor, and I'll definitely be back to try more flavors.

CHOCOLATE FROM SWITZERLAND (3.2 stars)…read more Real talk, I didn't savor exquisite chocolates. Definitely better than Hershey but not better than Toblerone (in my opinion). The two pieces of chocolates I bought for $5 per piece had no wow-factor and nothing stood out but tasting about average-good chocolate. The chocolates here are very pricy and don't feel there was justification. MILK CHOCOLATE with hazelnuts, gianduja ($5) - This was good and liked it better than the other chocolate I bought, only because there was more chocolate flavor and I like texture in my chocolate bars such as hazelnuts. WHITE CARAMEL CHOCOLATE with almonds, granola, caramel ($5) - This reminded me of a Starbucks Caramel Machiatto and surprised it didn't blow my taste buds. I think I can walk pass this chocolate shop while shopping. I'll stick to my Toblerone. Until the next review...