Such a cute space. It really makes you feel like you've been transported to the Alps even though I-90 is right there. Dedicated parking lot. Friendly staff that immediately greets you with samples. Large variety of chocolate options. Everything was super tasty. Definitely recommend getting a frozen banana covered in chocolate. read more

We stopped and purchased couple of varieties. It's a cute store and the service was great. The chocolate was quite unpalatable. So overwhelmingly sweet that one cannot taste the chocolate itself. I'd recommend See's Candies instead. read more

A Taste of Tradition: Why Boehm's Reigns Supreme ​For those seeking the pinnacle of confections in the Pacific Northwest, Boehm's Candies & Chocolates in Issaquah remains the undisputed gold standard. Stepping onto the grounds of their authentic Swiss-style chalet is more than a shopping trip; it is an immersion into a decades-old legacy of European craftsmanship. read more

I'm a homeschooling mom who took my kids here for the tour on a field trip. WOW did this place blow my expectations out of the water. Narissa our tour guide did an EXCELLENT job showing us not only the factory but the incredible grounds that include Julius Boehm's home, a replica of an incredible Swiss Chalet and Chapel. My kids absolutely loved learning about the history and seeing all of the relics. Then, of course, there was the factory tour. Who doesn't love chocolate samples straight from the source? I love this company's commitment to doing things the old fashioned way despite it being less efficient and profitable than a larger scale operation. We saw a woman tempering chocolate and forming truffles by hand. We had the best time, learned so much, and came away with a delicious haul of chocolates, advent calendars, and other gifts. 1000/10 would recommend taking this tour. read more

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The ambiance is sweet. The assistants dress looks historic. The chocokates/ candy look delightful I bought few pieces and dipped ice cream bar. The ice-cream bar is big and delicious. I took a bite , another bite for tge feel if creamy milky ice-cream taste. Every bite, I could taste the crunchy nuts but the chocolate shell and the ice-cream tasted flat and fatty/ oily to the palette. I kept it aside, after a while I noticed that the bar was not softening nor melting. Finally I felt that it was frozen dessert, not ice cream bar read more

Get this and thank me later. They make it right in front of you. The chocolate layer is so thick and decadent. And there are nuts (I'm pretty sure hazelnuts!?) on the outside that compliment everything perfectly. The ice cream is also some high quality tasting delicious stuff. Service was fast plus easy parking. read more

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Excellent selection of milk, dark and sugar free chocolates and other treats. Service is friendly and warm. Ice cream treats also available. Pro tip: Order by the piece instead of filling a box - better price performance although their many preboxed selections are great for grab and go. Right off of I-90 and fairly accessible if you use your map navigation app. Quiet and uncrowded in the afternoons on weekdays. Enjoy yummy pieces of history and tradition at this Barbarian themed location. read more

Boehm's Candies & Chocolates - Main entrance, plenty of parking and the factory to the left along the back side. (202603) - Candy Stores Near Me - Issaquah, Washington

Beautiful day for a drive so we took a little trip to Boehms in Issaquah. I grew up in Poulsbo and Boehms Poulsbo has been a staple for all my chocolate needs. Needless to say I was excited to go to the flagship store. First thing you notice when you come in of the amazing smell of the very best chocolate. We were promptly greeted and given a delicious sample. After poking around weade our purchase from Shanna(sorry,probably misspelled). Shanna was so sweet and easily made recommendations of things to try that the Poulsbo location doesn't carry as well as some she enjoys herself. She did an excellent job of making it known they offer tours and chocolate making classes. We will definitely try both in the future. Shanna got me signed up for their new rewards program which I will no doubt be taking full advantage of. Loved the grounds outside. We took a moment to enjoy the scenery, take some photos, and enjoy some of our treats. Wonderful little outing! I didn't go into depth about the chocolate because it truly speaks for itself. I feel spoiled growing up on Boehms chocolate and believe nothing beats it. I've tried chocolate shops all over and Boehms is just the perfect chocolate. read more

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This place is worth stopping at. Nice assortment of chocolates and sweets. After stopping in the the shop walk aroudn the property and check out the very cool landscape, statues, and chapel. Friendly staff, ample parking. read more

Boehm's Candies & Chocolates - Candy Stores Near Me - Issaquah, Washington

I felt like I was in little Bavaria heaven. We absolutely loved the chocolate covered nut bananas we bought, and they sold a variety of chocolates at decent prices. It was raining off and on the day we came so we almost missed out on the side of chocolate shop that has history displays and a self guided tour with special chocolate history displays. Staff gave us a few samples of chocolate and were very welcoming. I wish the chapel on site was open for visitors and that staff would have told us about the informal chocolate tour on the side of the building. According to some on Yelp, They also give regular tours too but, we did not know about this either during our visit. Otherwise, it was a fantastic place to visit with lots of history . I would definitely go back. It's a special place that was a treat to visit. read more

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I grew up going here - it's such a staple to the east side and the cutest spot ever. They always have samples, can make good recommendations, and have a wide assortment of different chocolates and confections. I love the chocolate covered gummi bears or getting some of the specific single chocolates - the chocolate covered orange peels, strawberry or raspberry truffles, etc. The turtles here are great too! read more

Such a cool place! It's unbelievable and amazing that all the chocolate is handmade! Probably what adds to its deliciousness Got a tour and service was excellent, welcoming, and warm throughout! Also, it's awesome that it's still family-owned! read more

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This place has the town parking lot. You can walk around the building inside. See a bit big variety of chocolates inside and believe Made on premises. Service was quick quality of chocolate was good. read more

I love Boehm's candies like every other yelper and have for a very long time. There isn't much more to say about this special business that has not already been said by everyone on this platform. Their product is extraordinarily high quality and a pleasure to consume.  Boehm's has occupied the same Issaquah, WA location for decades. What does really impress me is their business model that has endured the test of time. Hard work and stability are part of their success. Customers enjoy what the skilled confestioners create, produce and sell and are willing to spend more for a quality confection. The huge variety of assortments has been their standby since the beginning. In the years before the business became so popular and they branched out to draw in more sales and revenue, mostly the family members helped run the storefront. I recall dealing with a cranky person who did not seem happy to help answer the many questions about the different chocolate choices. Maybe not the best ambiance, but I had to remind myself that in a family run business some members may be less than pleasant to deal with. That is just the nature of family businesses. Recently I was gifted a 6 oz 'Frango' box of Mocha Encores chocolates. I had to look twice to see that this gift was not Frango Mints from 30 years ago. Nostalgia allover again. Boehm's makes a unique product that has endured and is still adored by all who sample their creations. read more

Tourist fabulous but locally a secret hidden gem. This easy to access historical icon is tucked behind our other favorite local historical establishment by the Grange and Xxx (Burgermaster) and hopefully will be protected for years to come. Stop in for chocolate, load up for Christmas gifts, come back for chocolate classes! We hope to have a birthday party here making candy when we're old enough, and excited to have traditional candy making here in the Issaquah valley! Must stop, spend extra time to walk around and appreciate the grounds. I always wish I had more time! read more

Great little tour on a cute little campus. Reasonably priced tickets and the gift shop had an array of options for different budgets. The tour guide seemed like he'd done 30 of them already that morning, but was still friendly and knowledgeable. The kids (4y and 3y) were into it the whole time. read more

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Terrific selection and the ice cream bar is a must! My family laughed and joked while we tried to guess what we were tasting in the grab bag! read more

What a fun outing. Great tour through the factory, hands on with making various candies...we're now official hand dippers . All in all, it was a bit expensive but a wonderful experience. read more

We were next door at the Grange and I remembered Boehm's chocolate. Haven't been there in years. Love their chocolates. My son recently surprised me with a box of their chocolates . Which I consumed. So I decided I wanted to get a few more pieces to enjoy. Their young female employees are so nice. They offered a free sample. Yum! I purchased 4 chocolate covered raspberry gels. My hub couldn't resist when he saw they had chocolate with liquor in them. He bought one of each kind. I know we will definitely return for more. ( I just hope not too often!!! lol) Large variety to choose from. You can buy boxes or individual pieces that you pay for based on the weight. read more

For the beginning of your journey here, start out seeking this secluded location of a fantastic candy location. You are drawn to this magical location, which instantly takes you to Austria rather than Issaquah. You feel the nostalgic longing from the founder, Julis Boem. He built this place as a love letter to his European homeland. A forest, a chapel, a candy factory. A rare place ,to be transported to another country. All found in Issaquah. They offer a self guided tour , seeing the makings of the chocolates. But the best tour, is when you see them hand make the chocolates. Making the centers, dipping in liquid chocolate and create the design on top, which signifys what type of chocolate it is. Swirl, circle, dot. All are delicious, I have eaten too many of these candies. My daughter and I grew up with getting treats here for many occasions. We loved all of these, Personalized Easter eggs. and delicious Chocolate covered eggs with egg shells. Customized Easter baskets. Birthday candy. Other visits, got other . Bulk candy. One great thing, they offer, is the assorted chocolate boxes, I must have bought 25 of these boxes. Everyone I have given these to, they loved the u high quality chocolates. I must have eaten at least five boxes on my own, they have a deep chocolate taste. And a depth of creaminess I have not found in any other chocolates. So many sugar free options. For others, they offer a rare variety of an array of chocolates. An incredible selection of European chocolate selections. When I was in Austria, this is the only place besides here, that offered Mozart chocolates. I especially loved the nut variety. With hazelnut paste in the middle. Chocolates that everyone loved as a present. Valentine's Day chocolates. Summer visits with hand dipped ice cream bars with almonds. We Bargain broken chocolates for a reduced rate. I love this place and the memories it has served me. From entering the grounds and seeing the architecture. To opening the gnarled door and being greeted by friendly women inaprons. To the beautiful seasonal decorations. Never gone away from this destination, without feeling happy. read more

We ordered little 2 pack favor boxes of Boehm's chocolates as remembrance favors for my Mother's Celebration of Life... chocolates were one of her passions, LOL. Boehm's did a wonderful job. the tiny boxes came with little handles just perfect for tying a ribbon to attach a card to each box. They looked charming on the tables at the luncheon. Best of all was watching all the guests enjoying them and then trying to figure out how to ask their neighbor 'if they wanted theirs'? I wanted to attach a photo since I didn't see any of this type of packaging and it's such a nice item. Not inexpensive, but really nice quality and a great presentation. read more

Boehm's Candies & Chocolates - each box holds 2 truffles - Candy Stores Near Me - Issaquah, Washington

The candy was delicious!!! The staff were super nice. We stopped to watch them make toffee and and hand make chocolate. We walked around their beautiful garden while we ate our delicious chocolate. We are hoping to come there again for a chocolate tour. My new favorite candy store!! read more

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Staff: They were moderately nice. The service was so so. Quality: Wow, the chocolate here is so good. Ambiance: Loved the way it felt like you were on a small German town. They have a tour you can take but if not you can do a self tour through the window as each window had details of the different stations of the factory. Value: Pricing was fine. Overall: I'd be back for sure. Our family lives not too far away from here so when we visit them we most definitely will return. Pro Tip: You can actually get married in the back at the chapel. read more

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My family and I have been coming to Boehm's since 1988; it has almost felt like 'coming home' to visit, especially during the holidays. One of our favorites has always been the chocolate covered malt balls. Unfortunately, our last purchase was disappointing as they have shrunk in size (but the price remains high). When we first started to buy them they were BIG and cost $5 or $6 a bag. I'm sure Boehm's will survive just fine w/o us, but seeing 'shrinkflation' hit our childhood candy store felt a little bit heartbreaking this time around...... read more

Dropped in this morning to a beloved community landmark: Boehm's Candies & Chocolates, parallel to I-90, in Issaquah. As always, walking through the doors of this magical place brought back memories of riding my bicycle here, in the 70's, from Newcastle, for the "broken chocolates." It isn't a holiday or celebration without something exquisite from this legendary chocolatier in my parent's home. Coming here today, with my Mom, as a retired gal, brought back a flood of joyful memories! Buy Local and Support these wonderful businesses like Boehm's! read more

We have been on this chocolate tour and chocolate making class twice and absolutely loved it! We came home with tons of wonderful chocolate , learned , in a very enjoyable way, a lot about chocolate and the founding of this family owned chocolate shop . Darien was our guide and teacher today and he was amazing. My granddaughter and I both highly recommend this tour ! read more

I was looking for gifts to bring back home and Boehm's is a perfect place for that with good chocolates. The store is charming with the theming and the staff were so friendly and helpful. They explained the different candies and box assortments to help me choose which ones to get. I bought more than I intended to but nice to bring back something a little more unique than from other larger chocolate companies. read more

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The chocolates tasted fresh and the employees were very friendly. A little pricey but love the little church and historical art along the back of the building. It is worth a stop along your way read more

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I want to start by saying that I have no idea if the chocolate is good or not. I never got past the terrible customer service. My daughter and I stopped by after a dr appt and a stop at the grange. She was super excited to get some new chocolate. I can't have sugar and imagine how happy I was to see such a huge assortment of sugar free chocolates. There was a younger gal behind the counter and she asked if we needed any help. I said yes I'd love to ask some questions about the sugar free chocolate. She pointed at the case I was standing in front of and said all we have is there and she walked away. I was like well everyone has a bad day. I'll be patient. In the mean time my daughter had picked out a couple things to buy and she walked over to what my she called "the big coin" I assume it was a huge peanut butter cup or something similar. The same gal said please don't pick them up unless you're going to buy them. (Did I mention my daughter is 16 and not a small child. And had she actually broken something I'd have paid for it) it felt like a personal attack. There are no signs anywhere asking not to touch and all these items are individually wrapped and on display. It was at this point I started to get irritated. I told my daughter to put the stuff back and we were leaving. I can take only so much rudeness. I'd like to say I'll be back and give it another try but I likely won't. read more

I have been here several times before but my first time going on a tour. It was really cool had unique art and sculptures. Fun fact: Boehm was an Olympian. Stones on the roof heat up from the sun and keep the homes warm. There was a vast variety of candy. And tasty ice cream. I spent 70 bucks on candy. Even though I knew I wasn't going to eat it all, my eyes were bigger than my tummy. I gifted a lot of it. They do have a parking lot so no need to worry about finding a spot. Overall, you have to come here and check it out for yourself. read more

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Boehm's is amazing! Not only the atmosphere, which is something straight out of a fairy tale, but the chocolate itself is the best. We've tried almost the entire selection and it is all absolutely wonderful. On top of that they have chocolate making classes and a great space to enjoy eating chocolate dipped ice cream. This place is a treasure :) read more

I love this place ! You walked in the store and that warm chocolate aroma just makes you happy. The chocolate flavors are lots and hard to decide on. I especially love the caramel with sea salt. And the grounds are so serene and calm to stroll around. Services is always quick. It's a great place that's convenient to get to read more

Wonderful chocolate in a European setting with a wide selection! The cherry cordial, Grand Marnier truffle and Mount Rainier with cherries and caramel enrobed in milk chocolate were my faves. Cute and kitchie décor from Switzerland and Germany. They have limited tours of the (deceased) founder's living quarters upstairs above the chocolate shop. Ask for a tour, it's a trip to another era and includes his souvenirs from running and playing water polo in the 1936 Olympics as well as art collected and commissioned over a lifetime. We also learned that the chocolate shop has been here since before I-90! Go for the chocolate but be sure to soak up all the art and décor! read more

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Boehm was a badass. And so are his chocolates! Came here on a Saturday morning with the roomie for a Yelp event and we were pleasantly surprised by the immediate charm of the building (it reminded me of an eastern-European town, and no surprise there, as Boehm is from Austria). We became all the more smitten by the curious and quirky life of Julius Boehm. (If you have about 10-15 min to spare, do the tour! So much history within the upper rooms above the store). Of course, the chocolates are also worth trying. Lots to choose from - roomie got a bag of various types and so did I. I enjoyed the Aztec Spice while my roomie loved the chocolate covered orange peel. Customer service was also above par. Highly recommend and would totally visit again! read more

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My son and I stopped in here after our XXX Root Beer lunch for a Yelp Elite activity and came away super impressed. We were greeted by friendly staff wearing the Austrian style head scarves and asked if we wanted the complimentary guided tour of the upstairs apartment/home that Julius Boehm and his family lived. We said yes and they brought a guide from the back to host the tour. What a cute apartment/house with so many hand carved wood pieces and artwork. I especially loved the kitchen area and the hand powered music box. What a treat to see this. We came back down and bought some of their delicious chocolates including Encores (similar to Frango's), Caramel Sticks, Frosty Sea Salt Caramels and a slab of fudge. All the staff were helpful and super friendly. On our way out we stopped by the window tour of the factory and got more smiles and waves from the workers. We'll definitely return in the warmer months to see the Chapel, garden, etc. and maybe do the tour again with my wife since it includes a larger box of chocolates! Keep it up Boehm's, you have a gem of a place here! read more

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Our new Chocolate Destination! A hidden treasure in Issaquah which Julius Boehm started in 1956. You can see the Boehm's candies lighted sign post as you go past in i-90 post exit 17. You are greeted with an old rustic cottage which acts as a storefront with Edelweiss Chalet on the first floor. The Chalet is a collection of Boehm's memories including a replica of the Olympic torch he carried, being one of the oldest persons to climb Mount Rainier, many paintings & artifacts you usually find in Italy including a replica of "The David!". The Kitchen, Living Room and other rooms are filled with wooden cabinets/woodwork which hide the music player, refrigerator from plain sight. There is also a metallic music player which still plays delightful music! The chocolate factory which is behind the cottage where you can see live chocolate making through the glass windows. Bought an assorted fruit dark chocolates and they were heavenly! The chocolates & their fruit flavor were just perfect sugar content to my delight and just melts in the mouth! Book your tours online or just go to taste these amazing local chocolates! you can see their sign from i90 after exit 17 read more

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Came here on a Tuesday morning with a friend. It was very quiet there, which open up the opportunity for the staff to take us on a tour of Boehm's house. He actually lived there! It was so fun to learn about his history. He really lived quiet the life. After the tour, we got to go behind the house and do the video tour of how they make the chocolate and we even go to see some of the workers actually doing some chocolate making. My friend has two little girls, so they LOVED seeing the Blippi clips. I am not a huge fan of chocolate, but theses were super good and I love how it is locally made. I got a little box with mixed chocolate and I bought my husband a little pack of whisky chocolates, which he ate up within a day. On the side of the house, there was a tent with little lights where you could enjoy your chocolate outside. They even have a chapel on the grounds with a little courtyard where you actually get married. B/c of covid they had to put a halt on weddings, but they hope to start it up soon! If you are in the area, I recommend stopping by - especially during the week so you can see everything in action. read more

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I am not a big fan of chocolates but Boehm Candies and Chocolates took my heart in them. I loved their chocolates , I had tried their chocolates with coconut sprinkles over them and it's just wow. When you enter in the store the smell takes you over the handmade candies with their awesome taste. Came here through Yelp event and chocolate which was their all 4 were amazing flavors with salt on top and chocolate inside was my favorite one. Store is small with ample of options to choose from , definitely worth a try. Thank you Yelp and Jennifer for this one ! read more

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If moving to WA you'll quickly learn there are a few types of businesses that are in great supply, chocolatiers are one. Unlike the others Boehm's stands out as it offers an amazing customer experience that is very memorable. The quality of the chocolate is SUPERB, and recognized instantly with the first bite. My husband really enjoys chocolate turtles, and said Boehm's makes the best turtle he's ever had. The almond bark is wonderful, I like to crack it into small bite size pieces and place in the fridge. Thanks to Blippi my little guy was curious about how chocolate is made (I love how at 3 he is always wanting to discover how all things are made,) I couldn't resist stopping by Boehm's to gift him with a Blippi Eat Along box. When in beautiful Issaquah, definitely stop by Boehm's!! read more

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What a charming place! This was one of our stops on our tour with Customized Tours, and we had such a nice time here. The shop and surrounding grounds are so beautiful, it almost makes you feel like you're in a small European town. Their chocolates are such treats! We were visiting from out of town, so we ended up buying some souvenirs for home. Their chocolate truffles were so delightful, and were perfectly smooth and had just the perfect amount of sweetness. Would return! read more

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