I love this place! The aesthetic of the room is so so cute and decorated perfectly! I went with my mom and nieces from out of town and they loved that they could create their very own candle. It was the perfect item to bring back home with them!! I think it's absolutely worth the price, you get a candle jar and get to create your own scent which I think is always worth the money. We had a very nice lady helping us pick our scent pairings, so the service was great!! Definitely recommend this place. (Don't go with a headache because it will get worse! lol) read more

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My review is mixed. I've been here before and the experience was fantastic. Chantel was great, really knew her smells, and was able to point you in the right direction towards the goal of the kind of candle you wanted. This time around, the group and I felt as if we were on our own. The people who worked there didn't seem as experienced and knowing 2 large groups were coming in...why not have some more experience. Our appointment was at 12, the wax wasn't delivered. Originally we were told to reschedule, but then were able to get in by 1:45 because of the drive we had to make to get there. By the time we got our candles back, the middle was sunken in and I had to pry my candle open because the wax all over the sides sealed it shut. I don't know that I would come back unless the owner was working. read more

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Great service, great vibes, super cool experience. My girlfriend and I made a reservation for 12 and our whole experience lasted until 2:35. First hour is picking out scents and mixing the oil with hot wax. Last hour is waiting for it to dry up and become the final product! This was a lot of fun and my girlfriend loved the whole process. Very clean, professional, and fun environment. We will definitely be back next time in SoCal!! read more

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So much fun and highly recommend! The girls and I arranged for this activity on Saturday afternoon and we were pleasantly surprised. The space itself is so cute and organized. You start buy selecting the scents you like. They had so many to select from like Santorini, Cannabis, Coffee Beans, Strawberry Guava, etc. You then get to pick your vessel. I think the cheapest one was $36 and the most expensive was $50. They have a good variety to pick from and I loved the colors! After you write up your list, one of the workers will go through and help you select the perfect combination. The technique they use to smell the mixture is so smart and not at all what I thought they would do. LOL They allow you to mix up to 4 scents. Once you pick your 4 scents, you get to start mixing it yourself! This was a tad stressful but fun it just keep experimenting. After mixing up your perfect scent, they poor wax into your vessel and you pour the scented liquid into the wax and stir. It takes about an 1hr - 1.5hr for the wax to harden and you can either pick it up on the same day or the next day. We spent about 2 hours working on our candles and it was so much fun! This would be a great activity for bachelorette, bridal shower, birthday, Mother's Day, Father's Day, or just a fun girls outing! I would definitely come back! read more

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Took my grandma to Candles on Tap as a fun weekend activity. You start by smelling all the scent options and writing down your favorites. You pick candle jars from a variety of colors and sizes. Then the staff help you pick a scent combination that goes well together. Delilah was really helpful with this! You get to measure out your own mixture and mix it with the hot wax. Overall this was a very cute and fun experience. My only criticism would be the prices are a bit high with the smallest jar starting at $35. read more

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My group had a really fun time making our own candle. Parking: parking is very, very difficult. Especially on weekends. It took 20 minutes to find parking. There is a lot on Voltaire and a lot on E, plus street parking but everything was full. I would suggest just sitting in one of the lots and waiting until you find a spot. Location: it was a bit tricky to find. It is not located on the street side. It is located behind a brewery/near a Pilates and Wells Fargo bank. There is a small side opening by the coaster train tracks. Process: You grab your clipboard, smell the scents and write down your faves. I would put a star next to your top four. Then you pick out a candle $40 for large and $36 for medium. They also have reed diffusers. The staff will ask you what fragrance you are interested in to help you pick your overall scent (flowery, fruity etc). You can choose up to four oils per candle. Then you pour the oils into a small container, stir and smell as you are adding, and then pour this into the hot wax into your candle holder and stir it all together. You have to wait 90 minutes for your candle to set. I would suggest visiting one of the restaurants in the area. We love our candles and it was a great experience. Good for kids too! read more

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We had such a great experience here! It was so fun making our own candles. They have a variety of scents and make it fun! And if you're undecided like I am, they help you out. The person that was there today was so friendly and kind. We were running late because of traffic but she was understanding. We ended up getting four candles as they had a promotion for buy 3 get one. I will definitely be coming back! read more

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My best friend was the person who first introduced me to this place, and I'm glad he did! I brought my little sister recently for her birthday (I recommend making an RSVP, especially if it's a weekend). Anyways, we went in on a Sunday and it was relatively busy. Despite that, we were seating quickly and someone was available to quickly walked us through the process. So you get a piece of paper and you get to smell the different candle scents they have lined up on one of the walls. You make a note of your favorite ones, then select which candle jar(s) you want. At the time that I went, they had a deal where if you buy 3 candles, you get 1 free. This deal could be split between 2 people, which was great! The candles are pricey though, with the jars ranging from I THINK $35, $40, and $50. They also offer reed diffusers as an option. After making a note of your scent and bringing your jars back to the table, a Scent Specialist will help you combine different scents to come up with your ideal candle scent. What I really enjoyed was that our Scent Specialist assisted us, but also gave us free rein to mix and smell the oils as much as we liked. She made the process really enjoyable and was beyond patient with us. I also liked that we didn't feel rushed at all! Once you get your scents mixed, they will pour it into the candle for you and then you get to name your candles! Note that the candles will need about an hour to set, so you would have to go back to pick them up, but the location of Candles on Tap is so close to so many things, it's easy to kill an hour. If I could offer one comment or suggestion, it would be that I wish the candle jars had that rubber thing that acts as a stopper, because the lids do not really stick to the jar and it kind of slides. read more

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I came here for my mom's birthday and had the best time! The business is on the 101 right behind the main street. Parking can be a little tricky but there are parking lots just around the corner. When you walk in, you will see the bar where you create you custom candle, the wall of scents to choose from and a cute backdrop in the back to take photos! The staff was super helpful with how it all works! Both my mom and I went down the whole scent wall choosing our favorite scents. They have the cutest candle jars to choose from too, with all different sizes. Once we were seated, we were helped in creating our perfect scent by letting us smell the scent combinations and finding what we loved most. Then we added our scents to our soy candle and came back a few hours to pick up our candles once they were ready. Overall, it was a great experience!! It's a perfect activity for Mother's Day or a date night! read more

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The experience was amazing and service was immaculate. 4 stars only because my candle wax is separated when I got home and opened it up. I'm SO bummed because the experience was definitely worth it. I agree with a lot of folks - yes it can be pricey, but you're also paying for an experience. Erin was our candle specialist and was the absolute sweetest and most helpful! She made our experience personable and memorable. We booked our reservation for 12:30PM on a Friday so it was not busy at all. I get everyone wants that personal experience and more time with the candle specialists, but you can't expect top-notch attention when they have other customers to assist, so just be mindful of the booking day/time. Erin walked us through all the scents and added her recommendations, which was incredibly helpful. Her instructions were clear and she helped us through the whole process. We had our candles set to pick up another day. We came by and picked up and the place was packed (Sunday) so I can see how the experience can be less personable, however, what can you expect from a place that is running around helping so many people? They need a break too. We picked up our candles and I was sad to say I came home and the scent was not as strong (maybe I didn't add enough of the oils) and my wax was separating from the container. read more

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Candles on Tap was a great experience! Went here for a double date and were welcomed by the staff. We were given clear instructions on the process. We picked out our favorite scents and the staff helped us come up with a concoction that made the most sense (). We then picked out our candle jar. You mix your oils together yourself and pour it in the hot wax and stir. We returned 90 minutes later to pick up the finish product. Overall, it was a fun experience! I'd recommend adding an optional ceramic painting to make your own candle jar. read more

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Strolling with a friend on a rainy afternoon and wandered into Candles on Tap. It smelled so nice inside and had good music playing. We asked employee Jenn what the place was about. She explained so well and before we knew it we each sat at the counter and made custom candles. We had such a fun afternoon and recommend this activity. read more

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RUN, DO NOT WALK, to this place!!! As cliche as it is, it absolutely holds true for this place that the staff is honestly what makes this place fabulous. What an amazing selection of scents for your custom candle creations, and they walk you through the whole process. The venue is decorated very cute, VERY demure! No but in all seriousness, we had an amazing time! Delilah and Erin took care of us, and they both were fantastic !!! Can't say enough good things about them, and they were patient throughout the whole process from our selection of scents, to them doing a custom mixture of your selections, to the actual creation of the candle. When I came back in to pick up the candles, they were packaged so well and they even remembered that it was birthday the day we made them, so they gave me a very cute birthday candle. Absolutely will we be back for some holiday candle gift making! read more

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This is hands down one of the coolest things I have done. If you are in need of a fun birthday/anniversary/celebration/just because activity, I highly recommend Candles on Tap. The place is so clean and trendy. The inside even has little swings for pictures. The employees were so kind and patient through the entire process. Here's how it went: 1) Check in for reservation. 2) Instructions and smelling a bunch of candles. 3) Write down the scents you like. 4) They will help you make decisions on how to narrow down the options and choose your scents for the candle. 5) Create the perfect essential oil blend. 6) Mix with wax. 7) Let set for 2hours and pick up! So fun! You get to choose the jar and everything. Would happily be taken back. read more

I stumbled upon this gem while eating lunch across the way. I saw the signage and had to see what it was about. I called and was able to snag a spot for my daughters and I. The decor is cute. The staff was friendly and helpful. We perused the scent wall before choosing a few different scents. The gal helping assisted us in combining them to create magical scents. My kids had a blast. My only complaint was that once we burned the candles, the once magical scents were lacking. The candles smelled like nothing. Definitely a cool experience, but at almost $200 for scentless candles, it's a one and done type of situation. read more

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Was surprised with reservations for Valentine's and this was something I've always wanted to do! We were immediately greeted and sat at the counter and waited for another party to settle in. We were then given an explanation of how the experience works! First, you're able to smell and write down your favorite scents and fragrances that they have available - and they have a wide range! Afterwards, you choose your jar and then you get seated again and the employee will read your list and help you out to narrow down to your top 3 scents. You then are able to pour and mix those 3 scents and once you are finished, they'll take your candle jar and pour hot wax where you then pour in the fragrances and mix! You even get to name your candle! It takes about an hour and a half for the wax to cool down before you're able to bring home the candle - so have a plan in place while you're waiting! There's several shops and restaurants in that street to explore and it's also right by the coast! Overall, I enjoyed this experience and the employees were all very kind and welcoming. The experience can be pricey, we paid $40 per candle (depends on the jar you pick) but definitely worth it if you love candles and want to make your own! read more

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We came in her today to check it out and will definitely make a reservation on Yelp for next week when the next set of kids are visiting. We smelled a bunch of candles and my fave was the Yuzu scent. I can't wait to pick out a few more and make candles for myself and maybe a few holiday gifts! What a brilliant concept! read more

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If you ever thought about wanting to make candles at home but didn't like the idea of having to buy all the gear and supplies, this is the place to go! They have lots of different and unique smells that you can combine together to create your perfect candle. I ended up using a lot of woody smells like sandalwood and mahogany while pairing that with some lighter smells like 'rain' and 'campfire'. The result was a candle I still burn weeks later indulging the delightful scent of my own personalized candle. The candle bar staff make it easy by walking you through how the pouring process works and they'll also offer thoughts on the scents you selected. They were very flexible with us and made sure we had the scent profile we wanted. Great service. For the amount of wax you get in the vessel you choose, I find that the value that you're getting is excellent. As you can see in my photos, I got the black glass vessel and it comes with a nice lid which makes it pleasing to look at even when it's not burning. Some of the more basic looking vessels don't look as nice and seem to cost more than they should but considering the pricing and value of everything is, I think that experiencing candle-making at a place like this comes with a very reasonable price. read more

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This was so much cuter and easier than I expected it to be! We had a reservation, and when we arrived, our group was the only one there. We were given sheets of paper to take notes on and set loose to smell a variety of single-scent candles on the wall. We wrote down our favorite scents and chose jars for our candles. Then we handed our sheets to the employee, who helped us choose 4 of our favorite oils that would blend well. Next, we made our own custom blend of the 4 oils. The employee filled our jars with hot soy wax from a tap, we added our oil blends, and we stirred the hot wax with spoons to mix it all up. It takes about 90 minutes for candles to cool enough to take home. Since we're local, we left and came back the next day. All the candles were nicely packaged with lids in gift bags with our lists so we can remember what we chose. No one said this directly, but I heard an employee tell someone else that once the candle burns all the way down, we can bring back the jar and refill them with the same or a new scent for a discounted price. I'm already dreaming up my next fragrance blend. read more

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A complete random walk in and LOVED IT. Not sure I'm the perfect demo for this store, but guys if you want to impress your girlfriend/date/wife ..... this a the spot. You walk in and of course I see a big bar and think oh clever a real bar AND they sell candles. Wrong. You can create your own candle or purchase one of many ( loved coffee bean) and get a glass of bubbly while you create the perfect candle. Chantal and staff walk you through the process and help explain it all. Guys.... This is a great spot and points earned will be massive. Worked for me and we have a new spot to buy the best candles/gifts ever! read more

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Came here to my celebrate my birthday the other day. So much fun and the girls behind the counter are so much fun and sweet. If you're a fan of candles like I am this is the to come to celebrate with friends or do something fun and different this is the place to come. The price of doing this is definitely worth it. First you pick your jar, next choose 3 scents, then mix and drink your champagne. You then wait 90 mins and pick up your finished product. Thank you Candles on tap and Riley for a great first time. If you have not had the pleasure of enjoying this place you need to stop by you definitely will not be disappointed. read more

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This candle making experience is located in Encinitas in a very cute shop. Upon entering we were greeted by a friendly face, our host Erin. She was very thorough and explained the whole process to us and answered her questions along the way. They have over 90 different scents to choose from, great selection. They even have a *buy three get one free for parties of two which was cool and we took advantage of. The whole experience took about 45 minutes from start to finish, I believe the smallest candle jar starts off at $36 and goes up from there. They do have various different colors and designs for your jars, as well as stickers that you can put on some of them. This would be a fun girls day activity, I will be back with some girlfriends, stay nearby to eat and come back to pick up my candles same day in the future. Looking forward to picking up our candles and seeing the end result! read more

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I took my little cousin here on a date day and she had so much fun! I probably wouldn't recommend this place for a kid under 10 because I feel combining scents takes a bit of sophistication or patience. There are over 90 scents, so it can get a little overwhelming. Upon entering, the place is so clean and decorated so nicely! Also, you get free champagne while you create your scents! You go in and write your name and phone number on a form. You then go and smell all the scents and write down your favorites. Some of my favorites included honeysuckle, agave, green tea, hippie sage, bergamont, pink prosecco, and olive blossom. Then, you choose your candle vessel. They have so many options, i ended up going with a clear one with sunflower decorations and a pineapple. They range from $36-40 and that includes the fee of sitting at the bar and the scent-ologist helping you out. There was a deal of buy 3 get 1 free, so my little cousin and I both got to mix 2 candles each! The woman who helped us was so patient and kind. She was definitely an expert in helping us decide what scents go well together. We mixed everything and then walked around down town while we waited for the candles to set (it takes about 90 minutes). Overall, it was such a fun experience. I would come back again. The women there are so patient and nice. At the end, there's a cute photo-op area where it has a selfie light you can take pictures with. It's a bit expensive- with tip I ended up paying around 180 dollars for the 4 candles we made. This included the buy 3 get 1 free deal. Please don't forget to tip your scent-ologist!! They honestly are so patient and are such a big help in perfecting your scents. It really is an art. PS) They seem to allow dogs, but I wouldn't recommend bringing yours. The one I saw in there looked so stressed and overwhelmed. Probably because of the heavy scents that were circulating. It's really too much for them-- consider leaving them at home. read more

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My daughter took me for my birthday and recently went back for fall candles. Once you purchase your candles, it can be refilled at 10% off. ** Note 90 minutes for candle to dry and pick up. They hold them for 3 weeks Food/shops all around. Living 35 minutes away was good to know so as to not have to return. Grace assisted us last time and was awesome! read more

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This was my second time visiting Candles on Tap and I've loved it each time. Claire was great, she helped me and my friends and she was so patient and helped us develop our scents. I'll definitely keep coming back. read more

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How cute is this place! First of all, never seen a place like this so it was a must!! Super cute concept of making your own candles and feeling like a legit mixologist/chemist! Haha! Seriously tho...love the vibe and decor! Love how it felt like a bar and yes, complimentary champagne! And was surprised when I walked in to our reserved spot with a personalized happy birthday sign! Very cool and a nice touch! Basically, choose your vessel, your scents and they help with the rest to assist in creating the best scented candle of your liking and within 90 minutes....voila! Your very own concoction is ready to take home. Some say it's pricey but wait til you walk in and get hit with the smell!! Our candle helper was great and patient with helping us find the smell we wanted and made us feel at home! Thanks for a fun activity and can't wait to light it up! read more

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Candles on Tap was a great girls day experience. We were able to curate our own candles and select our glassware. The service was great and everyone was very friendly. We were able to go enjoy a happy hour nearby while we waited for our candles to set which worked out nicely. Be prepared to spend $40+ for the experience. Which was very fun, but could be pricey for some. I've been burning the candle and the throw is great. read more

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Loved my experience here! We made a reservation online before coming in. They gave me and my girlfriend cards we could write our favorite scents on once we smelled all the different candle scents along the wall. We wrote down our favorite scents, then chose the candle containers we wanted. They also had a diffuser option! My girlfriend is nervous about candles (worried about burning the house down LOL) so she was really happy to have that option! I hope they'll include more diffuser color options in the future- they only had black when we went. We went ahead and did their current deal- buy 3 get the 4th free. We sat down at the bar and were offered champagne - so nice! And the bar even had purse hooks. The employee that helped us was very nice and explained how everything works and even helped us choose scent combinations. Once we chose our scent combos, she grabbed the fragrance oils and let us mix the oils ourselves so we could get the perfect ratio we wanted for each candle/diffuser. Once we finished mixing our chosen oils, she filled our candle containers with hot wax and had us mix in the oil- I love that they let us mix it ourselves! Made it a fun hands-on experience. For the diffuser we purchased, it was very simple. We only had to pour the oils into the container and then it was done! They also gave us the little sticks for it. If you don't have time to wait around for an hour and a half, then a diffuser is the way to go. We had time to spare since we were on vacation, so we didn't mind walking around the area and killing time while the candles cooled down. There's a nail salon next door, a restaurant, a used bookstore and a thrift store so plenty to do around the area while you wait. Overall it was pretty pricy but I think the experience was really fun and worth it! The candle containers I got were $40 each at the time we went. They had some cheaper ones but they were smaller and the price wasn't that much of a difference so I went for the $40 option. I don't remember the price of the diffuser but I think it was a little less money. I think this is a really good experience- definitely worth it and makes for a unique date! Would recommend :) read more

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We had such a great time choosing our scents and chatting with the staff! Chloe was our "mixologist" and was so helpful in selecting the perfect scents. The shop lead that day (not our mixologist) decided they were going to close the shop two hours early and we'd have to wait to pick up our candles. (They said they'd hold them for up to 3 weeks.) Mind you, this was a Saturday afternoon and we had plans for an early dinner to wait to pick up the candles after they had cooled. We had the entire date planned to a "tee." This was disappointing because the actual experience really was a lot of fun. I would definitely go back. Maybe not on a weekend, and not before checking if someone was going to man the shop until I picked up my purchase. read more

The staff was so nice and walked us through the whole process. Def a fun experience with my best friend so many diff scents to choose from. I would go back again for sure! read more

What a great idea! Candle making as a fun event! This cute litte shop is located in Encinitas in a small shopping area. It is the complete experience and fun for a group of friends. I headed over after work, traffic was a bit sticky. But I was able to make my reservation. The attendants gave me a clipboard and directed me to a wall full of candle scents. I picked out about 12 scents. Went back and she looked at my choices and grouped 3 and 3. She brought the oils to me so I could sniff and choose. I went with 3 lemon/crisp scents. I did really like the red wine scent and if I went back I would try that one. Poured my oils in the sifter until I got the desired smell. They gave me the wax in the jar and I mixed the wax and scent. As my candle cooled I took a walk around the area and the shops. Very fun interesting are. I highly recommend this fun activity! read more

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It's a fun one time thing to do. You check in for you specific time and that helps with the crowd. It's nice that there's places walking distance to eat/drink while you wait for your candles. They help you perfect your scent and you get to name it. I just learned that if you bring your candle back you get a discount on the next one! That's nice read more

I made a reservation through the Yelp business page, which was very easy to do. Next, all I had to do was show up! Our reservation was at 12pm, and we were the first and only ones in at the time, so we loved that it felt like we had the place all to ourselves for awhile. The two girls who assisted us, the Scent Stylists... I wish I remembered their names, but I briefly heard one girl's name and they had no name tags... they were awesome and lovely. They were so helpful and patient with us, and they helped us enjoy our experience here! We even received complimentary champagne! There are 99+ essential oils to choose from. You are given a clipboard with a sheet where you can smell all the smells and write down the ones you like. You are asked to highlight or mark the top three you really like. We went through smelling every single candle and found so many to choose from! After you choose your scents, you pick your glass container. The price varies depending on the jar/container you use for your candle. I assume it varies because of the type of candle, and the size. The bigger the candle, the more wax you'll be filling in it. For two jars I think our total was about $80ish. Once we sat down with our preferred jar of choice and the list of smells, the Scent Stylists helped us narrow down the three that would most likely blend well together. They bring out the oils of your choice and allow you to smell what it would be like altogether. Once you've narrowed it down to your top 3, they provide you bottles of oils where you begin mixing the amount of each oil you'd like together. Once all your oils are mixed together, they fill in your container with wax and it's time to pour! Afterwards, you label the candle whatever you'd like! It took about 1.5 hours for our candles to cool, so we walked around the area checking out various stores and by the time we came back, the candles were nearly ready! Definitely a fun experience that I would recommend to others. It was memorable and something I'll definitely tell all my friends about! read more

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So much fun would definitely come back! Had a great time. Saw this on TikTok and thought it would be a cool experience to try out with my friend! read more

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Had a fun time, lots of scent options. The stock was a bit low on candle sizes but overall a great activity. Claire was super nice and helpful. read more

We went to Candles on Tap to celebrate my birthday. We made reservations for 7 of us, and most of us made 4 candles. It was an absolute blast. We had the best time. The process was easy, and Stella and .... I can't remember her name, I even took a pic so I would, but her tag is blocked...were so helpful. They helped us personalize and perfect exactly what we wanted. The place got pretty busy when we were there, but their attention never waned. Highly recommend Candles on Tap, it was a great experience! read more

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3 friends and I booked a appt to make candles and we had so much fun. Torrey was our candle making guide and she was fabulous! We loved her friendly vibe and she made good scent recommendations all while serving up some humor which made the experience even more enjoyable. The entire team was really helpful and friendly. They didn't rush us and we all walked away with amazing candles. There is a 90 minute wait while the candles set so we had a great meal in the neighborhood (lots of local eateries within walking distance). Our candles were ready when we finished dinner and were packaged in a lovely gift bag ready for us to grab. It was a fun experience, would definitely go back w friends and do it again. read more

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Had a great experience with Stella and Taylor! Everyone in the store was super helpful. We booked a group of 8 and they were so helpful, knowledgeable, and made it a great experience! 10/10 candles and such a fun thing to do. Lots of restaurants and bars walking distance from the studio. I suggest to make your candle (takes less than an hour) and grab a bite to eat while the candles cool and set (takes 90 minutes). Will definitely be back! read more

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First time at a "scent bar," candle making place. How neat! I've never made a custom candle before and lemme tell you, I've gained a higher appreciation for these artisans! You basically come in and sniff out your favorite scents amongst numerous displayed candles and you then write the names down on a "worksheet" they give you. Then you proceed to pick your candle jars and/or reed diffuser holder. The combinations are endless (and so are all the different scents)!!! You then take your list as well as empty holders to the bar where a scent mixologist (not sure if that's even the proper name) help guide you to hone in on your end product(s) results. They will then present you with your choices in oil form and you proceed to mix and sniff to your heart and nose's delight. It's much harder than I thought it would be. Let me just say, I tenfold appreciate my store bought and small shop artisan candles because I struggled with my candle scents! In my case, the nose did NOT know. My daughter's candles were beautifully scented whereas mine were just a hot mess despite starting over twice. Don't let my failure discourage you. Before they pour your candle mix into your selected jar, you get to name your candles which is another fun part in this creative process. From start to finish the customer service was excellent!! Props to the scent mixologist who practically babied me through the entire experiment, oops experience. And oh, there were libations to be offered as well during the experience. Perhaps that's what I needed first. Overall, fun and interactive night with my daughter and her friends and candles on tap! read more

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Came here with a reservation for a party of 8pm on a Saturday evening and it was moderately busy. There is limited street parking available but there is also a paid parking structure below their plaza if you don't want the hassle of circling for parking. All of the staff were friendly and gave great recommendations on what scents to mix for our candles. It was a cute, relaxing experience, and recommend it if you're interested in making a candle! read more