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    Candles on Tap

    4.7 (484 reviews)

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    Allyssa P.

    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!

    Blue candle
    Nicole Erin B.

    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.

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    Steph L.

    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!

    Yesenia J.

    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!

    Nolita N.

    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.

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    Audrey L.

    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!

    Candles separated :(
    Tiffany T.

    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.

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    Roneal M.

    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.

    Sitting at the counter where we created candles
    Susan C.

    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.

    Andrew M.

    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!

    Breanna C.

    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.

    Jonathan D.

    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!

    Mmmm smells so good in here
    Elisa G.

    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!

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    Ask the Community - Candles on Tap

    How long is the reservation? I'm just trying to schedule my day and would like to know about how long we would be here making the candles?

    Hello, depending on how many people in your party, we like to give 35-45 min for candle making. The candles then cool for 90 min before same day pickup. You may pickup another day as well.

    How much are the classes per person?

    Hi Paulina! When I went a couple of months ago it cost me about $52 dollars for materials, assistance from the candle specialists, one large candle, a complimentary glass of champagne! You can select different size candle jars so prices vary. They… Read more

    Are reservations required to make your own candle or are walk ins allowed?

    Reservations are highly encouraged. You may always walk in or call us to see day-of availability. Thanks!

    Is this a 21+?

    Hi! The candle experience is all ages.

    Do you guys have bottomless champagne?

    Hi there! Since it’s complimentary, we offer a glass with your candle pouring experience.

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