Got a smore while walking by and it was freshly toasted. It was a decent price too. With plenty of…read moresamples of chocolate around the store. They had a lot of delicious looking drinks I wish I got a drinking chocolate but I will have to next time. So good!

If you're planning to visit Dandelion Chocolate, my biggest piece of advice is to double-check…read morewhich location you're heading to. We originally went to the location near Union Square, thinking we'd be able to grab pastries and hot chocolate, only to realize it's primarily a retail shop with chocolate bars and merchandise. We ended up making our way to the Valencia Street location, and I'm so glad we did. We learned that it used to be the original factory before they outgrew the space. Production has since moved a few blocks away, and now this location offers classes, a café, and plenty of chocolate treats. While we were there, a chocolate-making class was in session, and it was fun to watch part of it. The instructor even came over to chat with us and answer a few questions, which was such a nice personal touch. We ordered the brownie bite flight along with a hot chocolate, and both were fantastic. The brownie flight was rich, flavorful, and a fun way to sample different chocolates. The hot chocolate came with a tiny cookie that was absolutely delicious. At first, we were a little disappointed because we thought our hot chocolate was supposed to come with a marshmallow and didn't see one. When we mentioned it, the instructor smiled and showed us a toppings station we had completely missed. There were homemade marshmallows, flavored sugar cubes, and other little extras you could add yourself. He even encouraged us to take a few extra marshmallows, and they were some of the best I've ever had. One thing to know before you go is that Dandelion Chocolate focuses on high-quality chocolate that isn't overly sweet. If you're expecting the sugary milk chocolate flavor of a candy bar, this is a different experience. The chocolate has a richer, more complex flavor, and we really enjoyed trying something different. Between the friendly staff, delicious treats, and unique experience, I'd definitely recommend adding it to your itinerary--just make sure you head to the café location if you're looking for food and drinks!

Looking for bubs and other Swedish candies, licorice, chocolates, or gummies in serve yourself pay…read moreby the weigh, this is the place. We had fun picking all different kinds. The staff was helpful and friendly. For a tiny shop they have a big variety. The candy was fresh, Swedish candies soft and fresh tasting.

Growing up in San Francisco I attended different schools all within a two block radius which…read moreincludes Sanchez Elementary, Everett Middle School , and Mission High School. I would go to corner candy store for each school to buy my favorite candies through my formative years. Candies were also part of celebrations in the Mission involving a piñata .As an adult you will see me at See's when I get a sweet tooth craving. There is a place which sells chocolate from Switzerland and the Philippines and if you are sour because it's Monday or just everyday of the week in SF you should visit a place called Giddy. On Spring stroll in my old school stomping grounds I walked on Noe street and landed on Market at Giddy. Inside it's a candy store with lots of variety of gummies and licorice along with some international chocolate from the Ecuador and the Philippines. What you will also find a lot of varieties of candies which are very sour like some in SF. You will find lots of sour fizzy chewy cherries along sour mango belts. You will also find the classic sour cherry balls and berry sour foamy and sour strawberry and lemon butterflies along with a favorite from Sweden known as Bubs which is a sour strawberry and lemons skull gummy. Giddy is a good place to get sweet or sour. Sour is how you "felt" on a Monday when the chocolate in your pocket on a hot day "melt" and the best way in the past how it was "dealt" is go grab for a sour "gummy cherry belt" On Market street there lots of places for foods I have "eaten"some want on a cheat day a place for some "cheatin" at a place with chocolate from Ecuador , Philippines and Switzerland which is a bit "sweeten" and some like it sour like the strawberry and lemon skulls called Bubs which are from "Sweden"

Think Halloween's over? Think again…read more All the candy's still for sale. (Even though TorT is free.) Don't knock the hustle, son.

IMHO Shaw's is right…read morenext door to Sushi Sheng where we had dinner, so it was very convenient to stop in afterward for an ice cream dessert! The last time I was here may have been 50 years ago. I don't remember much except for the pink striped awning, pink decor and checkered floor. You can't help but smile when you enter and see candy galore and display cases of candy, fudge, and ice cream. While the family was choosing their Mitchell's ice cream flavors for their pint purchases, I sat in the big swing in the back! I asked Noemi, the friendly ice cream scooper, if they had my favorite chocolate candy, non-pareils. Indeed, they did! I left with a small bag for $5.50. Will we return? You bet!

Shaw's has it all, fudge, Mitchell's ice cream, drinks, merch. This was my first time here and…read moredefinitely not my last time. I got the double size of Oreo and Strawberry. The portions are great. You can't go wrong with any of the fudge and it's made in house! Service was nice and friendly. Street parking

I can't give The Candy Store anything less than 5 stars due to their incredible candy selection…read more I think they carried all the heavy hitters of Swedish candy in every flavor imaginable. We got so many different varieties of candy and everything was great. Only annoying part is they have to scoop it for you. Which I get in a hygienic practice, but extremely inconvenient to get a large selection and try many different flavors. You're subject to the scoop they do and don't get to really individualize your bag.

I've been wanting to come to The Candy Store because it seems so cute! I run by it pretty often…read more It's a great location, very walkable and accessible via bike (on Polk St!) or Muni. I walked in and the store is very cute. I saw on the Noah Kahan website they were a local business he was partnering with. They had special candy that he himself likes and gave me a free candy and a Noah Kahan postcard, too! Knocking off 2 stars because service was not good! 2 young women were standing around chatting. They didn't stop to welcome me in or offer help! We only talked when I went to the cash register.

Dear Yelp Community,…read more First time visiting. Fun shop in the middle of North Beach. I enjoyed the fudge. Well wishes. Sincerely, Anna

Had a great time with a friend here! Lots of interesting treats, delicious fudge and the service…read morewas pleasant even late at night

A charming dessert shop. The exterior and interior are modern with charming flourishes throughout…read more I found their frozen confections to be mediocre, but their signature creations were great. Service was kind. Don't Stay for Breakfast: Disappointed by this one, was 1-dimensional and no better than any run-of-the-mill ice cream bar. It lacked the maple flavor I was looking for. The only highlight was the crunch from the waffle flakes. Pavlova: A significant step-up from the other dessert. Visually, the pavlova wrapped around the presentation of fruit is quite beautiful. The pavlova was light, airy, and had a nice sweetness. The fruit filling was decadent, and added variety to each bite.

A month or two I walked in place is amazing , I tasted some type of pastry it needed alot…read more more sugar I was able to taste that 1996 guilt... bravo to you Gianina Serrano amazing you are one of the greatest pastry chefs wow , was anything on your menu inspired by "Ricardo RICHIE Torres" ??? Just wondering

This is still my favorite Epicurean in the city since I used to live near by and would always stock…read moreup here during the pandemic or when I needed to buy fancy stuff that would impress friends for house parties. Their alcohol selection is incredible, their fresh food/coffee was always perfect to grab for breakfast, and the staff has always been extremely helpful. Shoutout to the cashier who helped me choose what cheese to buy since he could very clearly see I had no clue what I was doing. Even though this was back in 2021, I still remember how good the cheeses were that he selected.

I stop by to get some wine here. This shop also have pastry and coffee , In the have a sandwich…read morestation make fresh food, staff are very friendly here. Also have outdoor seating outside!

Sakura is a teeny tiny little Japanese convenience store in the Sunset with all kinds of little…read moretreasures, healthy and delicious snacks and bento boxes, and Japanese pantry items. They get their bentos from Delica in the ferry building I believe and they also have the prettiest cakes, pastries, and sandos. I stop by for their ume onigiri whenever I'm in the area and it's the perfect little snack to hold me over on my drive home to the Valley. Their prices are really good compared to j town and it feels good knowing I'm supporting local small business by shopping there. The people working there are also always really friendly.

Really yummy pork katsu sando wish it was a little warmer. Very yummy and fluffy white bread it was…read moresuper soft.

Wow I am impressed with their macaroons and the old fashion cupcake…read more The macaroons are different from others that I tried. They are made with coarsely ground almonds with the skins intact. They do not add any food coloring or processed flavorings, so they are distinctly rustic and natural. It is not sticky, gooey or has too much sugar stuck on them. I like the hazelnut flavor. The cupcakes are decorated nicely. Their Italian Meringue Cupcake is a rich Double-Chocolate cake with a light and fluffy marshmallow-like texture makes me think of a hostess cupcake. I had two yellow cream cheese frosting gingerbread cupcakes, raspberry chocolate and strawberry vanilla cupcake. I am happy with the selection I received which is a great way to try and determine if this bakery knows how to make a good cupcake. I enjoyed their carrot cake cupcake. All cupcakes were nice and moist, the frosting is always the key to a good cupcake. Thank you and I hope to stop by again and try a cake.

Such a cute place, albeit pricey for candy and baked goods. But you're getting it in a beautiful…read morestore in cute packaging, so any gifts you purchase here would be well received. :) I'm not a fan of their cupcakes, but I will definitely return for their candy.