In California we have a place that I guess is kind of nationwide now called See's Candies....and I…read morethought oh what a cool name Lee's Candies and I know they have nothing to do with each other but just reminds me of them....I stopped by the store to try out some chocolate which I rarely eat nowadays.... The gal who helped me out was really friendly and helpful.... I have 2 things I recall liking from these shops one is molasses chips... My honest opinion See's is better maybe because it is crunchier and more dense...these seemed to be lighter but they were still good.... Next is Butter Almond Toffee....Yes this definitely was on par and great crunch and taste.....

Stopped in while visiting Boise and Lee's did not disappoint!! We bought a few truffles, all were…read morescrumptious and high quality. Kind, helpful staff (the owner?) and very reasonable prices for the quality of the confections. Will always come here whenever I am in town.

We found our new sweet shop! Stopped by for the first time and had the most pleasant experience!…read more I couldn't help myself, and grabbed the lot! The kids picked out marshmallow pops which were so cute, decorated for Halloween! I picked out a bag of huckleberry chocolates for the hubby! And for myself, truffles! These are the BEST! We split a pumpkin, dirty banana, and a peppermint one. Omgsh so delicious! We also grabbed some chocolate pretzel sticks too. These were also so yummy! I appreciate how affordable literally everything in the shop was. This makes it easier to come back and reward the kids more often. Lady at the front was super friendly and great with the kids. We enjoyed talking with her. The shop is so adorable and decorated. She organizes all her goods in a way that's easy to browse all options without visually overwhelming you. Top to bottom, it is spic and span. That always makes me happy knowing food is prepped in a hygienic environment. We're all excited to come back and try new flavors and treats!

Sweet find, literally and figuratively, of this handcrafted confectionary when we noted the…read moreBluebird sign out front as we zipped down Blaine Street on our way to Cliff's Market (to buy local melons and peaches) yesterday. So we ended yesterday's Caldwell "buy local" excursion by returning to Bluebird Confections to find the "ahhh"-roma as we walked in of in house made caramel, individually wrapped and also chocolate covered, in various flavor combinations. They also make truffles and chocolate dipped marshmallow pop and everything is made on site. The hand wrapped caramels are sold in bags (of a dozen $10) or individually and come in multiple flavors and combinations. Wrapped caramels have little samples to try to help you decide if you're torn among all the many options. A bag of bourbon-pecan caramels came home with us to pass along to our originally from Kentucky next door neighbor along with some of the cutely decorated marshmallow pops ($1.75) for the children. We bought a bag of beer-pretzel caramels for ourselves along with a couple of truffles (cherry and huckleberry). Truffles and the chocolate covered caramels can be purchased individually or in clear gift worthy small boxes. Some of the truffle and caramel flavors are all year long offerings (like sea salt) and some are seasonal offerings, like the huckleberry available in this season. Local ingredients are used in making these confections and you can taste the quality. Because caramels are fresh made there is a "best by" date on the bottom of each bag and the owner shared with us if one doesn't want to eat them prior to that (the date on ours was about a month out) that they store indefinitely in the freezer. (But, "hahahahaha" we said, they will not make it a full week at our house. Still, frozen caramels sound delicious!) SERVICE: The owner helped us make our selections and answered our questions about the business and her splendid service is part of what made shopping here a sweet experience. LOCATION: Blaine Street is near downtown Caldwell and was once upon a time a street of residences so businesses here were once old houses. If you recognize the Bluebird Confections house as onceuponatime location of The Sweetspot Bakery your memory would be right on that. (That bakery moved into more commercial space a few blocks away.) PARKING: Blaine is a one way street now pretty busy access way to downtown and it has no on street parking. But there is a driveway alongside Bluebird that leads to a small lot behind the building and a paved walkway at the side leading to the front entrance. ACCESSIBILITY: Two ADA spots in the back lot (sadly, one of them seems occupied by a vehicle without ADA placard or plate by someone who works at the pet salon next door). Accessible path to the front door includes a ramp up so all people who want to shop for splendid confections can do that. LOO: None so plan accordingly. PS: They take special orders and with fall and winter holidays straight ahead, a good time to consider adding these to your gift list! SURPRISE!: They have licorice caramels in their line up and while I didn't buy any this time, a bag of those will come home with us next time we're in. If you haven't tried licorice caramels before they are a bees-knees combination!

Dark chocolate sea salt caramel was delicious! Friendly staff and a small sitting area to enjoy…read moreyour treats

This location is just as stunning as their Eagle location. Various seating options and the…read morechocolate scent is heavenly. I've visited their production facility and it's immaculate. Make sure to get an affogato with half chocolate and half stracciatella gelato. If you want to convert a milk chocolate fan to dark, take them here. The smell is heavenly. Even with so many flavors, I am always surprised that everything from their toffee to bark to mint to orange chocolate is always great quality and fresh. You can tell they temper well by the sheen on their chocolate. Is it priced indulgently? Yes. Made local? Yes. Run by a great family? Yep.

The Chocolate Bar is such a fun and cozy spot! Their chocolate is absolutely amazing -- rich,…read moresmooth, and clearly high quality. You can really taste the difference. They also have a great selection of drinks, and what I loved most is the attention to detail when making them. You can tell they take pride in every cup -- perfectly balanced flavors, beautiful presentation, and just the right level of sweetness. It's not just a drink, it's an experience. The seating area inside is really cute and inviting, making it a great place to sit, relax, and enjoy your treat. Whether you're meeting a friend or just want a little chocolate moment to yourself, it's the perfect spot. Highly recommend if you're a chocolate lover!

I visited Cravin's about a month before my trip to Rome to try their gelato. The visit and the…read moregelato did not disappoint. I arrived about 45 minutes before closing, and the young lady managing the store was super friendly and helpful. I explained that I wasn't sure what time they closed because the information on Yelp and Google did not match. She said she would update the operating hours to match. There's a lot of sugar inside, and the sweet aroma smacks you in the face the moment you open the door. I walked around the store, asked a bunch a questions, and then made my way to the gelato. The young lady explained that the gelato is made by a man from California, and it is brought in fresh. There are a lot of flavors to choose from, and they all look amazing. While I was trying to choose, I was offered many samples, which did help me decide on my choice. I got some gelato for myself and some for my wife, who was patiently waiting at home. While it didn't live up to gelato stand by the Trevi fountain or near St. Marks Basilica in Venice, it was damn good. If you're craving sweets, make sure to check Cravin's Candy Emporium.

Megyn the person working was super helpful and very kind!! Amazing atmosphere will be going here…read moreagain!

Absolutely gem of a candy spot. Highly recommend. Definitely coming back. Feel like we were in…read moreWilly wonkas type candy shop!!!!

Loved majority of the throwback candy's while I visited! And the cream brulee ice cream was…read moreaddicting and creamy.

Very nice staff. Coffee is great and good value. The chocolates are so good. I love the specialty…read moreChristmas Trees.

Best ice cream and coffee, I have had, walking distance from my house, absolutely love…read more Jayden and kierstin are so sweet to help with my cravings.

I'm a sucker for smores so when we passed by this place when looking at the Caldwell lights I had…read moreto give it a try. We got four hot chocolates, two classic s'mores, and two sugar cookies. I was told the hot chocolates were very chocolatey by my family members. There was a mishap on the s'mores order and only two came out at first (one classic and one sugar cookies). They quickly made the missing two. I did notice the first sugar cookie s'more that came out looked like it had cookie crumbles on it (I was too slow to get a picture before my nephews dived in). When the second one came out, I didn't see the cookie crumbles but I just decided to eat as is. The s'mores are extremely sweet. I'm a sweet tooth person but there were a too overly sweet for us. This place is definitely worth a try but would be great with a glass of milk.

So adorable. This place is only open a couple months out of…read morethe year. Piping hot chocolate, generously sized smores. All enjoyed under a tent in a small patio area. It made the unbearably adorable, sweetly celebratory Cadwell, even sweeter and more fun.