My husband took a wrong turn and I saw the Almond Roca sign spinning. It's a small factory outlet. I honestly didn't know Almond Roca was made here in Tacoma, Washington. The person who rang me up was telling us that it used to be a boot factory. The other lady said it became a chocolate factory in like 1912. She mentioned they used to make Mars candy bars here as well. They even have a link for a virtual tour. It was a nice little shopping adventure. I highly recommend checking it out. read more

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We try and stop here anytime we're in Tacoma. It's not the greatest area of town, but it's super easy to get to from the freeway, the deals are amazing and the staff is always really pleasant. They sell factory seconds at a deep discount and they also have an amazing assortment of almond Roca and Brown and Haley candies. So many varieties! The shop is a fun vintage building near the factory. read more

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Free samples and good prices on the candies Look for the seconds to get the best deal staff is friendly and helpful No tour of the factory which is sad Not in the best of neighborhoods read more

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This cute little store is filled with all kinds of almond roca goodness. Located in Tacoma, WA. There is a parking lot with a few spaces. If you love almond roca you need to come here. The factory is just right next door. Can you believe Elvis Presley once visited this store? Totally amazed! There were two sweet ladies working in the store. They were very nice. The store sells other items like sweatshirts, t-shirts, magnets, stickers, post cards, pens and more. It's really nice to step foot in a place that has been around for years. Also nice to know that a part of history still lives there. The original Almond Roca Factory and gift shop! read more

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What more can you say but fresh Almond Roca on site. The factory is right here and while they no longer do tours the product speaks for itself. We stop here or at the Fife store for great bargains on their product. They sale factor seconds which is as good as the first quality products. Check in normally come with a free product so make sure to check in. Check hours before you go as it is not open 7 days a week. If closed check the Fife store they are not normally closed on the same days. It's a small store but is quaint and stocked full of value. read more

The candies were available in a riot of colors & choices! Lovely gold & red foil! All the things I chose were fresh & delicious! I'm certainly returning to Brown & Haley this weekend to restock for Christmas now that gift packages have been sent! Fun & delicious! read more

Was a nice quick stop. Loaded up with various packages of delicious Almond Roca and Mountain Bars as gift to friends. The guy working there was very pleasant and helpfully. Will stop the next time I'm in the area. read more

Brown & Haley's is a must stop to and from Seattle. Next to the Almond Roca factory in Tacoma, this store sells factory seconds for extremely discounted prices. Perfect for gifts and self indulgence. So many flavors, styles and sizes to choose from. Easy to find parking on the surrounding streets and the store employees are nice and chatty. On my last trip, I came home with a HUGE box full of Almond Roca for under $20 and a sugar high from snacking in the car. read more

This tiny outlet is my go to for Christmas gifting. They have all the tasty Roca and chocolate they sell at stores only it's in one place and on sale. They will also sell you items by the case. So you see how handy that is for taking care of co-workers and hungry relatives. A case of Peanut butter Mountain bars and Moms Birthday is done. My friend's Birthday? Case of Sea Salt Almond Roca. And last year was a fluke Sarah. I didn't eat those 2 bags, it was a factory error. I just retaped the box. I got you a sweatshirt to make up for it. Yeesh. Parking lot. This place is cute and tiny so it may be crowded. read more

This is one of a kind. When I was younger my grandmother used to come and get boxes of mistakes for like 5 dollars. They don't have that anymore but the deals are still good enough that you can stuff your face with all kinds of sweet treats. I also would like to give a special shout out to the elderly woman who walked us around the store and the dapper gentlemen who rang us up, we had matching red flannels so that was cool! read more

The "Almond Roca Store" (officially Brown & Haley) is a great place to stop by whenever in Tacoma. We've been coming here for years with the kids and back pre-COVID when they had samples still on the counter, etc. We still come by when in the area and always walk out of there with a cardboard box of tasty treats. The workers there are very nice and although the place is small, there's a lot of items packed in there. They have a variety and some standard items as well. Always something good to buy. Drop by and visit, just like Elvis did once! read more

Excellent selection of candies that is not found elsewhere. Efficient service. Wish there was a factory tour. Quiet ambience little place. read more

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I love almond roca. Stopped in here for some great deals. Employees were super helpful and friendly read more

Stop by and shop around the gift shop. There are no factory tours here. Enjoy heavily discounted items! There are many good deals on almond roca, etc. I grabbed a bag of very tasty "chocolate crunch" for 50cents per bag. There are plenty of samples in this small store. They even have deals on surplus sometimes. While we were there, they had a deal where spending $30 got you a box of chocolate covered raspberry topping. read more

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Great little "store" (with the emphasis on "little") to buy some local sweets while in Tacoma. Grab up some discounted bags of imperfect pieces, buy tons of super yummy peanut butter Mountain Bars, sample all the many samples at the front, and then go into a sugar coma. Bottom line: Yum for a discount? Why wouldn't I? Yeah, yeah, zits and waistline. I'm working on being an adult - but getting a good deal on my vices is adulting, too. So there. read more

So much deliciousness packed into a small store!! The factory next door is the only one in the world making Almond Roca. Sadly, they don't give tours of the factory anymore. But the rock-bottom prices for *toffee heaven* make this little place worth a stop. Their toffee varieties include cashew, peppermint, peanut, macadamia, and of course the traditional almond in dark and milk chocolate. The little peppermint patty copycats have a wonderfully strong peppermint flavor and are softer than a York. They also sell yummy caramels and fruit candy made by other local companies. The shortbread cookies are the size of a quarter and don't have the texture of a traditional shortbread, and taste a LOT sweeter. But that's thanks to the toffee. Caramel popcorn- confession time. I buy gourmet popcorn wherever I travel; it's kinda my weakness. I'm pretty picky...and was pleasantly surprised that the Almond Roca caramel corn is fabulous! They actually use real butter. read more

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This is a an old favorite for our family! Such nostalgia when entering this candy haven! We love almond roca and of course the kids like the Mountain bars, always a must to buy their soft caramels. The location in Fife is also a treat, but we prefer the original. read more

Do not order from their website! They will take your money, but leave your order status as "pending fulfillment". They will not respond to emails or voicemail. read more

Address is incorrect - make sure you go to the corner of 26TH STREET & A STREET ... small round storefront next to the factory If you love Roca this is a must stop!!! Everything is fresh & cheap. When you first walk in there is a deal wall where everything is $1 or less :) But even the regular priced stuff is way less than store price! I spent $30 and they gave me A WHOLE BOX of cherry mountain bars FREE!!! What a nice surprise! They are up to 7 different Roca flavors & all of them are sold here. Good stuff. Since it is right off the 5 fwy I usually try to stop here when traveling between Seattle and Olympia YUM YUM YUM read more

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Wonderful confections! Been enjoying Mountain bars and Almond Roca since I was a child.

Small store. A little sad that you can't do the tours, but it's still nice to stop in and get some discounted chocolate. Staff is super friendly. Great place to visit if you love Almond Roca. read more

After receiving my order of Almond Roca from Amazon, the candy had a different after-taste. I emailed the company and got a swift response from Laura Scheetz telling me she will replace the order. What a wonderful company and excellent customer service. Thank you Brown and Haley. Michele Dias West Point, CA read more

Almond Roca and Brown & Haley is a Tacoma institution... absolutely no doubt about that at all. But the Brown & Haley version of it I'm kind of on the fence on. If you go to their little shop right by the factory that sells the candy and buy Almond Roca there and eat it right away it isn't bad. A little harder than I prefer it to be. It's relatively fresh but seems to lose that aspect relatively quickly. Probably the best use for this version of Almond Roca is to use it in cooking recipes. The desserts that I have had in the past involving it seem to be very enjoyable. Probably what I like most of all is other people's or other companies interpretations of the Almond Roca recipe. For example their is a bakery just right up the street that makes an Almond Roca cupcake that is to die for! Celebrity Cake Studio is the name of the place. I'm not sure if they have that cupcake on hand all of the time but they were very masterful in the spirit of Almond Roca. Another version of Almond Roca that I highly enjoyed was just from a homemade recipe that someone made at my work for the holidays. Yes, the candy was hard in this instance as well but not verging on rock hard. More on the "crunch" side of things and very, very fresh.... even after a few days. But these versions which I seem to like better thus far would not exist if it wasn't for Brown & Haley. read more

Staying at the Courtyard Marriott and took the light rail right outside the hotel from convention center to the S 25th stop. When you get to the stop exit the car, turn left then right up the weird looking incline ..You will see it. We don't have public transportation where I'm from so I get easily lost. Please don't sample everything or your head will hurt like mine does. Cheap prices..promotion was free case of mountain bars if you spend more than $30 read more

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HECK YEAH!!! This place is as good as it gets! Although this place is just a small cylindrical shop, you can easily spend more than 30 minutes in there becoming a child once more. They have samples of all their products even if you don't see it out, just ask them. Their deals are steals as well. You can get a whole tray of rejects for as low a $0.50. There was also like a 2 pound case of non-rejects for $10. Some of the flavors they have include mocha, cashew, macadamia, dark chocolate, and dark chocolate with peppermint. I walked into the store looking for chocolate but found my inner child instead. You should go. read more

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The Brown & Haley Factory Store is amazing! Almond Roca, Macadamia Roca, Mocha Roca, Peppermint Roca and so much more at discounted prices ...... yes, please! I grabbed 2 adorably pink Roca tote bags ($1.99 each, I believe) and filled them up. Altogether, I only spent $20! Most of the candy is factory seconds - slightly misshaped or improperly wrapped candy. 12 ounce packages are only $2.50! There is also a large selection sugar-free candy available. Macadamia Roca ...... I did not know there was such a thing! It is my new favorite. There are plenty of free samples at the counter and the employees are so nice and helpful! This is also where you can find Roca merchandise, such as hats and pins. There are large bags of Roca bits which were nearly free. Roca bits are excellent for baking and so incredible on top of tiramisu! In addition to factory seconds, there are products in lovely pink packaging as in retail stores, which cost less than retail prices. One of these products is the Almond Roca Buttercrunch Cookie Bar Mix, which I have never seen before. So much fabulousness. I was born and raised in Washington and had no idea, until recently, that Almond Roca has been made in Tacoma (and only Tacoma) for over 100 years! Yes, it's true - Tacoma has a beautiful, little, pink gem and it's name is Brown & Haley. I was truly a kid in a candy store. This place is worth making a stop if you are nearby, along with the Almond Roca Gift Shop which is only 3 miles away from the factory store. I recommend visiting both stores. read more

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Super great deals to be had here. Any type of Almond Roca package for super cheap, plus Cashew Roca, Mocha Roca and all the other products made by Brown & Haley. No tours at this location but the kitsch and the deals are worth it for fans of this chocolate. read more

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Today was our family's third generation that visited this historical spot. Brought my 4 and 9 year old Grand-kids here and they couldn't believe all the candy surrounding them in this small little circular shop. The ladies working behind the counter were so sweet in offering samples and telling them the history of the factory. read more

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My wifes grandmother worked here back in the day (1939). Must be nice to work at a candy store ;-). This is the 100 year anniversary of this candy shop. We stopped by and grabbed some. They give you a ton of free samples and candy is dirt cheap. We got a box of Almond Roca and a bag of miswraps Macadamia Roca all for 6 bucks. This shop is real tiny but they have all you need. Way cheaper here than in the stores. All the kinds we tried were delicious! Definitely stop by and grab some if you can. Some bags/boxes are only $0.99. Can't beat that! read more

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This is a small place located next to the Brown & Haley manufacturer which apparently has been around for 99 years according to the cashier who helped me that day! I've been to Tacoma a number of times, but it was only through Yelp did I find this little jem. For those craving Almond/Cashew/Mocha/Macadamia Roca at an incredible price, definitely stop by to fulfill your sweet tooth. The prices are very reasonable. In addition to normal packages which you can get as gifts, they also have "boo boos" or "mishaps" which are the same type of candy but weren't wrapped properly or broken candy that are sold at a deeply discounted price! Even though it is a small shop, there are still plenty of options to choose from. read more

One of the best local secrets in Washington, Brown & Haley has always reminded me of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. It holds a special place in my heart, because I have been going to Brown & Haley since I was very young. The prices are reasonable and their chocolate is delicious. There is nothing more to say. It's such a cool place and I feel fortunate that it is within driving distance. read more

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I grew up in Gig Harbor, WA and moved away down south a long while ago. However, all my family is still there between Gig Harbor and Tacoma. Every time I return home to visit, Brown & Haley is a must stop for Almond Roca mis-wraps. Now, granted, Almond Roca candies can be found just about anywhere in the United States. So I can always get that fix. But at a fraction of the cost? Nope. So I load up. Furthermore, Mountain Bars. ...Now those are harder to find outside of the PNW. Down here in Los Angeles where I've been living, I can only find them at a boutique candy shop called "Rocket Fizz" (seriously, if you're ever down in LA, check any one of their locations out if you're into hard to find, nostalgic candies and/or sodas). Now, Rocket Fizz is kind of a destination store that sells only sugary treats. I'm not one to regularly go out candy shopping. I'm the kind of guy that grabs something while waiting in the checkout line at the grocery store. But even then, my memories as a child involved going to little country stores (eg: Arletta Store, Island View Store, Templeman's, Finholm's - Gig Harborites know what I'm talking about), and Mountain Bars were a staple. They will always have a special place in my heart, thus me loading up. So every time I return to the great PNW, I'm found at least once st the Brown & Haley candy shop, making small talk with the staff and loading up their delicious candies to pack in my suitcase for the trip back to Los Angeles. Thanks for all it is you do! I'll see you all again soon enough. read more

Fun little shop to grab one or four pieces or bags of their famous treats! The factory seconds are a great buy! Or favorite is the dark chocolate with sea salt Almond Roca! read more

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A Pacific Northwest institution. We ordered a variety of Brown & Haley candy to be sent to Minnesota for the holiday season, because they remind us of home where I grew up. Excellent customer service! read more

Love it....very knowledgeable staff. Not only do they know about their products but also the company history.

Wait a minute....an entire store full of brown & haley candy YES PLEASE!!!! I walked in in total amazement of my surroundings. Almond roca, mountain bars, chocolate, bark, the list goes on & on and all for a discounted price. There was such a random assortment of all types that it's almost overwhelming. Don't get me wrong the place really isn't all that big it's just packed from wall to wall with product. The best deal I saw were the bags of "oopsies" that were on a shelf. 3-bags of their product for $9.99.....what a deal. The staff inside is just as inviting and are more than happy to answer any questions you have about the product or the history of the factory. The only unfortunate part of the experience is that they don't do factory tours. Also don't forget to grab your free sample as they are right there when you walk through the door. read more

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MMMMMMMMMM ALMOND ROCA & MOUNTAIN BARS! I love the candy shop at the Brown & Haley plant! Inexpensive fine chocolate. I like to buy the factory reject Almond Roca, it tastes just as good and you don't have to spend precious time unwrapping it before sinking your teeth into some crunchy toffee. Parking is easy, so definitely pay them a visit. Lots of free samples too. read more

So cool if you are a candy lover!! The outlet in front of the factory has a huge selection of factory seconds which are extremely cheap....and extremely good! Kinda in an odd spot but ride the free light rail and there is a stop just a block and a half away. read more

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Reduced reject Rocas fresh from the factory. Small select samples in the corner chalet. Second shop shortly off the freeway in Fife (see https://www.yelp.com/biz/brown-and-haley-almond-roca-gift-shop-fife-2). read more

Wow...what a bargain on amazing candy! Rejected pieces from stores taste the same to me as the perfectly shaped pieces, and getting them at amazing prices makes it taste all the sweeter! Plenty of free parking in the lot if you just look for it. :) And the free samples are full-size! Where pink on Tuesdays for an extra discount. Yum! read more