The best ever! They make incredibly juicy apples covered in caramel or milk/dark chocolate with a variety of toppings. You really can't go wrong -- choose from almonds, peanuts, fruit, or candy. This is a locally owned business we first discovered at the Monterey farmers market years ago. Prices have gone up to $16 an apple, but they're absolutely worth it. The owner recently passed away, and the son and daughter‑in‑law have taken over the business. They're getting things moving again and hopefully will return to the farmers markets soon. The shop itself is a charming little farm‑style store inside and out. We tried the Coconut Almond Joy apple, which was delicious, though our favorite is still the Almond Obsession Caramel Apple. If you plan to buy one, go early in the day so you have the best selection, they sell out and don't make more once they're gone. read more

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Great hidden gem in Hollister! I love their dark chocolate toffee and pb cups! They are always super helpful, kind and I enjoy the good Christian music they have playing inside the store. When you don't want basic store bought chocolate, this is the place to go. read more

Love this place!!! They have a retail store attached to their factory - the sell the best toffee & fancy caramel apple plus drinks for those hot summer days! Great family run business with the nicest employees The toffee is my favorite - my kids love the apples - they sell super cute designs for almost every holiday The apples are ginormous, like shareable huge - worth every penny!!! read more

Best ever and such a wide variety! And the California Gold Rush candy bar is really something to savor, too rich to eat all at once. read more

I'll be visiting soon. I missed you guys during the pandemic and I stopped going to the Alameda County Fair the first year you didn't attend. I'll call before hand because I need a macadamia caramel apple. read more

Always the freshest! Quality and who doesn't love chocolate!!! The best. The apples make wonderful gifts

Still a five star! My first review was around two years ago at the time they started the Covid stay at home deal. These guys 100 percent went out of there way to help us. I've ordered from them once since then and now have caught up with them at the Artichoke festival at the Monterey Fairgrounds this weekend. Same great candy apples and the best customer service. There candy apples are the best my wife and I ever had. They have so many flavors from sweet ones to somewhat savory. These are sharing with friends and family. They took a hit during the Covid pandemic but are hanging in there. So lets support them, buy local. Last words... makes a great gift. read more

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I am on my way to pick up apples before they close. These apples are that good! I love the chocolates as well

On the way from Silicon Valley to Monterey, my sister says she wants to stop at a chocolate factory in Hollister. Huh? Blow me away - there is DeBrito's with some of the most mouthwatering treats! Their caramel apples are huge (both the assortment and the apples themselves)! We're talking simple dips as well as elaborate concoctions with names to match! Juan was a delight - ran out to our car as soon as we drove up (curbside pick-up only). So we used the website to make our selections. At around noon, they had already sold out on some of the popular caramel apples. Once you bite into one, you'll get why sales are so robust! We drove away with 3 mouth-watering beauties, along with some dark chocolate apricots. (Of course I drove away with one hand on the wheel, and the other in the bag)! read more

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We stopped by and the store was closed. As we were getting back into our car, Juan came out and said we could still order if we looked and the website to see what they had. He was super friendly and helpful. We got 3 apples and a box of nuts & chews chocolates. We have eaten one of the apples and we're not disappointed! We will be back when they are open to see all the goodies! Highly recommend! read more

This place is by far a 5 star place for getting the best Carmel dipped apples. I discovered them at The Alameda County fair they have every year. Anyway just about any flavor you want; they have something for every taste bud. No joke, this is not just a Carmel apple, it starts with the best apples and you can get chocolate, Carmel, salted Carmel is my favorite. If you can't get to their cute little shop they can ship their apples by you placing an order online which will give you a menu of choices. They are also a candy store so make sure you check out their site. Orders ship within a day or two. Fast delivery. read more

We always place a big order around Christmas time for my husband's office staff. I can always count on (Juan) at DeBrito Chocolate factory to fulfill my orders. I always appreciate his suggestions and alternatives when they are out of my favorite specialty caramel apples because I might have waited too long to preorder. I appreciate the way they bill through email and the ease of the drive up pick up. The orders are always correct. The apples are perfect for party favors or just a sweet treat when you want to indulge yourself. I do miss perusing their little store they had (before Covid)in the past. I highly recommend these quality and delicious treats. read more

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Caramel apples are amazing! Sometimes too cute to eat! Limited hours and the store is still not open for walk-in but as long as I can still get my yummy caramel apples for gifts and of course myself I am happy. Glad to see a long time small business still open for business. read more

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I used to go there all the time almost every week after work and then they changed there hours. I talked to somebody last week and they told me when they were open I came by today on 12/21/23 the door was locked, called them up they were really rude. I will go to sees candy from now on. read more

Unfortunately it's become more and more difficult to purchase here. Can't just go to the store and order. Yet they want you to call and order but don't answer and mailbox is full so you can't even leave a message. Poor customer service! I guess online orders take precedence over in person / local customers Best apples around, just impossible to buy these days read more

I have been buying their products for over ten years. They used to be at the Gilroy outlets and local fairs. But I guess during covid everything changed. Their hours changed and prices went up. We drove over there to get some yummy candy and carmel apples. They no longer have the store to walk in and look at what you want. I got out and saw a sign to call a number for pickup only. The guy was at the door going over someones order and said for me to wait in my car and he would come out when he was done. So he said I had to call the number to order. Soooo silly. I called and he asked what I wanted. I wanted to look in the door because its stupid to be on the phone and have them say what they have. They no longer have the mints which were our favorite along with the discounted candy because I guess people complained about the quality of it. The webpage doesnt have everything there to see what they have or whats in stock. So they literally have to say what apples they have. I guess its pretty much if you want the carmel apples..... candy...goodluck. So I wanted two dark chocolate, but one that was given was milk (yuck). I understand they are trying to "keep themselves safe" but how are people supposed to know what they want if they physically cant see it. I like looking at a product and looking what is actually on it especially if I pay $28 for two caramel apples. I got the GF Jolt. Was damn near impossible to cut and not good, toffee part was like biting into a salt lick. They used to have between 20 to 30 options and if you go to order on their webpage there's seven different options of carmel apple. Also not many options for candy online. 4 of 9 options are out of stock. Overall this makes the buying process very frustrating and difficult. read more

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WTHECK?!?!?!? We were out shopping at the Harvest Festival in San Jose when Jason, co-owner of The Coconut Hut, came back munching on something and in complete bliss. "You got to try these, they're called "Earthquakes"." He went on to explain they were bite size rice crispy treats with peanut butter, caramel and nuts and covered with chocolate. I couldn't bring myself to separate him and his 6 pieces of chocolate heaven bliss so I asked where he got it from and would pick up a bag of my own. He continuted to show me his GINORMOUS Marshmellow covered apple. WTH?!?!? There's an apple underneath all that?!?!?!? Needless to say, I high-tailed it down to the direction of the booth he pointed at. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/ntY0kAgCyKgyMRUg2FDh9g?select=UBYU14bnqyc8LU6TPkJirw#YXS7HoptuDOc-PUYsHyGoQ What I purchased: EARTHQUAKES: Damn, Jason was right. These things are blissful. I love rice crispy treats. The Canadian loves peanut butter. This is the perfect marriage of the things we both love. I bought two bags (one bag carries six bite size) and I'm glad I did 'cuz there would have been a fight in our household. CHOCOLATE COVERED BLUEBERRIES: You can't go wrong here. These were perfect. CARAMEL TURTLES: These were delightful. Perfectly chewy with good mounds of nuts and covered in chocolate with a nicely toasted pecan. Well done. MACADAMIA NUT CANDY APPLE DRIZZLED WITH MILK CHOCOLATE AND BUTTERSCOTCH: SHUT THE FRONT DOOR! It's intimidating how big this thing is. It actually has WHOLE MACADAMIA nuts on this sucker (and not the small scrimpy kind either). The chocolate/caramal, butterscotch is just so perfectly chewy (although not sticky on the fillings, thank God 'cuz I couldn't stop eating it) and the green apple inside gives it the perfect crispy and salty texture. We cut into it and ate half. Two hours later, we couldn't resist eating the rest. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/ntY0kAgCyKgyMRUg2FDh9g?select=UBYU14bnqyc8LU6TPkJirw#ftpZtOQiXj7ldagJ-sJfog http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/ntY0kAgCyKgyMRUg2FDh9g?select=UBYU14bnqyc8LU6TPkJirw#BK0ARF0sWviHoY9OvPJRtg Damn these things are freakin' RIDICULOUS! SUCH GOOD CANDY AND AAAAAAAAAAMAZING APPLES!!! GO GET SOME! read more

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This place is caramel apple paradise They are currently not allowing walk in's, however, I believe they ship. DELICIOUS

A wonderful discovery on the way out to the coast from Sacramento. Tucked away off the main thoroughfare you'll find their little shop attached to the chocolate production facility. We were greeted by a very friendly and knowable staff member who educated us on the history of the company and how it still remains a family owned business. Plenty of goodies to choose from including some fancy caramel apples. We went with an assortment of chocolates included a very tasty salted caramel and some dark chocolates. The cashier told us that most of their chocolates are sold via fairs and weekend foodie events and only available in a few select stores. All the more reason to make this a regular stop. read more

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I recieved a caramel apple from Debrito Chocolate Factory as a gift and it is soo good. The caramel on the outside is really thick and creamy. The apple itself is huge and very juicy. The packaging said it can last two weeks in the refrigerator. I've had it for a week now and still have some leftovers and it is just as fresh as the day I received it. Really recommend their caramel apples! They make great gifts! read more

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These apples are just not the same.. I've been buying these for years and the last few years the quality has gone down. -now I know why- Last year at the alameda fair my apples were rotten. The quality of the Apple to me is what changed the most. I wish the new owner would take back her business. read more

Great product, terrible treatment of customers . Been a loyal customer for years. No more .. bummer

My reward to myself after the half marathon run . . . TOFFEE APPLE Clumps of Award Winning Butter Almond Toffee Caramel, Chocolate, and a delicious Green Apple No one's home... so I have you all to myself! * CRUNCH * read more

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Apple covered in stuff NOMZ NOMZ NOMZ.. I am usually not a sucker for caramel apples but these covered in chocolate and toffee were really @#$@#$@#@#@#$#% tasty read more

You all are amazing!! I've been ordering apples from here for 15 years every Valentine's Day. I was a little behind this year and the staff made sure my order went out in time to be delivered by Valentine's. They called me personally to let me know it was going to make it. And can we just talk about the apples??? Deeeelicious! The best of their kind! read more

I never used to care about caramel apples. For all of my life, I've been a cookie monster!!!. Until I had my first caramel apple from here...it was love at first bite!!! I kid you not. I had to close my eyes and savor the flavors exploding..the tart but sweet crunch of the apple, the chocolate..the almonds..the caramel... it was a whole new world :))))) I've had rocky road and dark chocolate with almonds and caramel. SOOOOOOOOO delicious. These are not your every day caramel apples you get at amusement parks. These are monstrous in size. They're perfect to slice up and share (if you feel like it). I'm so glad this place is a drive out. otherwise i might be there just way too often!!!! read more

WHY WE WENT HERE: - family day - prepared to get chocolate wasted - the way my mother described it to us, we were expecting it to be like Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory THE LOOK (FROM THE OUTSIDE): - seemed like we came across a farm - open fields, dirt road, etc. THE LOOK (FROM THE INSIDE): - we were ALL surprised to see that it was a small building that was basically a chocolate shop with a register counter that separated the shop from the kitchen (which was kind of like a baby nursery in a hospital - a glass window + wall separated the shop from the workers making of the chocolate goods in the back) WHAT WE BOUGHT: - almost every single chocolate covered candied apple, chocolate covered pretzels, chocolate almond toffee, white chocolate syrup, etc. - everything was SO good; all chocolate lovers need to pass by here at least once in their life read more

Their caramel apple combinations are fantastic and decadent! They are even more accessible now that they have a storefront at the outlet shopping center in Gilroy. It's a bit pricier there (3 for $30) vs. their factory in Hollister (3 for $25). Hey, that's the price you pay for convenience! I have yet to be disappointed by any of their offerings. Check out my waistline! LOL! read more

Oh man... I am a total sucker for DeBrito's. I always make a trip to the factory around the holidays for one reason: OUTRAGEOUS CARAMEL APPLES!!! Those babies are loaded with endless combinations of smooth caramel, decadent chocolate, nuts, candies, etc. They are truly the biggest caramel apples you'll probably ever lay your eyes on. And they're probably the unhealthiest form of apples you could ever eat. You can almost feel a cavity forming just by looking at one. These apples are meant to share, but I could definitely kill one by myself. My favorite is the Extreme (extra caramel, 3 types of nuts, and 2 types of chocolate). Make sure you have a cutting board and a hefty knife handy. Otherwise, good luck getting through all that goodness. The apples make fantastic gifts for people (and yourself). If you're feeling something not so intense, they do sell a variety of other smaller treats like chocolate covered nuts, toffee, and dried fruit. The butter almond toffee is one of my favorites. Visit during Christmas time and you can even find some cute Holiday decor and ornaments for sale. But, do go for the chocolate and caramel apples. You won't regret it! read more

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I would not recommend coming here at all. Unless you want to look like a fool and be embarrassed. It was a huge waste of time, received no help. We got there and were told by a man that we could order online for pick up, which was fine and we went online to try and do it, yet there was only a shipping option available. On the website it says to call to place a pickup order. We tried calling five times, no answer. Then we were knocking on the door he came out of next to the big debrito sign on the wall, no answer. We asked some people outside next to the shop if they could reach him and they said to knock on the shop door, still no answer. It's bad enough that they weren't answering their phone. It's even more embarrassing that we had to knock on doors to receive service, and that was for 15 minutes. Never coming back, especially since you have to pay for shipping prices (which is extremely expensive, more than an apple itself) even though you are picking up. How does that make any sense, so they are charging you for shipping yet you're the one picking it up. That's a good scam/ripoff system they have. Especially online it says call for a pickup, Dosent say they will charge you added fees. I will refer all my friends and family to Casa De Fruta's apples!! They are right there out in the open and are delicious! I had no hassle getting this compared to here. Along with many other places that have apples for sale, I'd suggest going anywhere else. Also since the owner has replied to me, he didn't bother to comment as to why they didn't answer the phone after five times calling. It's obvious he Dosent care for customer service. read more

OMG! GUESS WHAT? They're opening a store in the GILROY FACTORY OUTLETS right next to the Adidas store!! I hear it's opening in May 2014!! How much better can it get!! I can't wait to get my fix without ordering on line, going to the actual factory in Hollister, or finding Mrs. De Brito at a candy show!! WOOT-WOOT!!! read more

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We enjoy DeBrito Carmel Apples! Any and all of them are delicious! We love seeing them at the Alameda County Fair. We are thankful they deliver, since the fair is not going on this year! So tasty and yummy treats! read more

If your looking for THEE best Carmel apples look no more. This place is amazing apples are huge , difficult flavor options and the best tasting chocolate ever! Highly recommend read more

(This review is for their product only) I purchased a s'more apple through a school fundraiser. I received the apple last Saturday and just cut into it today. The apple itself was a pretty good size and fresh. Because the apple was refrigerated, it cut easily and clean with the toppings staying very well intact. I tried biting into a slice right after, but it was rock hard. I then left the apple on the counter and came back to it an hour later. The apple was pretty delicious! The caramel had soften at that point into a sweet, sticky goo that balanced the crisp of the apple. The textures of the toppings only added to the deliciousness of the treat. In one bite, there was a fusion of sweetness, sourness, and tartness all over your mouth. This s'more apple caramel is a definite 5 stars! read more

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Truly disappointed in the De Brito Chocolate Factory's customer service. But now even more so because they have such great reviews on yelp. I purchased two apples from a fundraiser and one of the apples was ROTTEN. I contact De Brito to see if they would send me a new apple because it truly looks delicious. The girl who answered was not too concerned about it and kept putting me on hold. Patricia (sales) finally takes over the call and treats me like it's my fault or ANYONE else's fault but not theirs. She said she needed a picture of the rotten apple to make sure I didn't FREEZE it - REALLY?!?! Of course I didn't freeze it!!! At this point I'm offended and ask for someone in Management. That's when I speak with Tina, who's customer service isn't much better, in fact my four year old grand daughter could run circles around her in that department. At this point I'm upset and she isn't making the situation any better. I told her all I wanted was a new apple!! For what it cost and how delightful it looked, I didn't think that was to much to ask. She said "if they had to replace every apple...." Tina are you kidding, how many apple problems do you have? I asked her this and she said none - Hahahaha - unbelievable! I told Tina I was disappointed in their customer service because she reiterated what Patricia had said - they have to make sure it wasn't mine or the fundraiser or the person who sold them through the fundraiser's fault, first. Lastly, why is the apple rotten - shouldn't this be the most important concern? Especially being our children and grandchildren are eating them. What could have turned into a great but unfortunate experience has ended up with me filling complaints with the San Benito's Health Department and Consumer Affairs and lastly YELP. Pictures are priceless. read more

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I've never visited the factory, but 2 times in the past 3 years I've bought DeBrito apples sold as a fundraiser for a friend's daughter's school. High-quality ingredients & consistently delicious! :-) I especially recommend "Death By Chocolate." read more

I just had THE BEST APPLE in the WORLD!!! After a lovely BBQ with friends last night (we had ribs made 3 ways: some of the ingrediants include: banana beer, espresso, garlic, apples, a grip of herbs and more baked for 2.5 hours and then smoked for 3+hours) we shared the TOFFEE APPLE which includes 'Clumps of Award Winning Butter Almond Toffee, Caramel and Chocolate". Decadent and heavenly. All ten of us agreed that, that was in fact the best "apple" they had ever had! I like nuts (esp. salty ones) but when it comes to caramel apples, nuts can get in the way and get stuck in your teeth. If you want an easy to enjoy caramel apple, I highly recommend the Toffee Apple as the toffee with be crisy at first then almost melt in your mouth like the rest of the goods! Just Glorious! read more

21 Questions.... Q1) Can you eat it? A1) YES Q2) Is it an enchilada? A2) NO Q3) Does it come beer battered? A3) NO Q4) Do you typically cut it to consume? A4) YES Q5) Is it a Hawaiian rib eye at Houston's? A5) NO Q6) Is it normally eaten with a fork/spoon? A6) NO Q7) Is it sliced into pieces? A7) YES Q8) So... It's bacon? A8) NO Q9) Are you sure it's not Bacon? A9) YES Q10) Is it Sweet? A10) YES Q11) So... It's not chocolate covered bacon? A11) NO **** DAMN! **** (the Guesser) Q12) Is it served HOT? A12) NO Q13) Does it have a creamy texture? A13) NO Q14) Is it crunchy? A14) YES Q15) Is it a fruit? A15) YES... well sort of Q16) Is there chocolate on it? A16) YES Q17) Is it round? A17) YES Q18) Is it known to induce stomach aches? A18) YES Q19) Does it contain Caramel, walnut brownies, chocolate chips, and is it drenched in semi-sweet dark chocolate. A19) YES Q20) Does it weigh enough to be used as a weapon to rob a bank? A20) YES Q21) Is it Death By Chocolate? A21) YES Seriously... DeBrito's gourmet apples are the most humangous sugar bombs humanly known. They must be cut (by a butcher knife) to eat because the damn thing weighes too much to hold up. The reason low calorie options are not available is because the sheer amount of sugar substitute that would need to be used would be enough to cause cancer for the lab technition and his lab rats. These behemoth treats take a week to eat, but luckily can be stored in the fridge to keep their freshness. We send these to our clients for the holidays and they usually respond with a thank you and dental cavity bill. It's so worth it.... read more

DeBrito Chocolate Factory - it's been a month... and i'm still digesting - Candy Stores Near Me - Hollister, California

Holy #@*#$! Caramel Apple!! Actually the plain caramel apple here is like the poor stepchild Cinderella...shunted aside by the Snickers Double Chocolate, the Apple Pie a la Mode, and the award winning Toffee BlahBlahBlah. I can't even go through all the apple options this place offers. They had a booth at the SF Flower & Garden Show ...they also sell a ton of small candy items like almond clusters and toffee pieces, dark chocolate covered espresso beans. Wondered where everyone was getting those little white bags of dark chocolatey goodness from. I immediately went into convulsions when confronted by all the options here. In a moment of clarity, quickly noted that Apple Pie a la Mode was a 'caramel apple coated in yogurt and sprinkled with cinnamon'...okay...sounds healthy right. Sold. Get me outta here! My jeans will be a lot happier with that option sitting in my belly than the white chocolate caramel marshmallow oreo coated monstrosities that they were showing me. The salesgal told me that one of their customers actually claims that these apples help her lose weight as she has one at night and it's 'mostly apple'. Obviously, she's not buying the snickers double chocolate caramel option!! PS they sell online as well. Whee! read more

The only place for caramel apples. Whenever I drive too Monterey I have to stop to get orders for home. A+