Romolo's is a must-visit. We enjoyed a relaxing afternoon with an Americano and a half-and-half…read morecocoa and coffee, and the quality was top-notch. It's not just the delicious chocolates and coffee that keep us coming back, but the exquisite service--the staff makes every visit feel special. A wonderful local treasure.

Hot day = ice cream…read more It is a great experience for all ages. Love the staff in stark white Chef uniforms. They were all friendly. Found postcards. All kinds of Erie memorabilia available. Large portions. Smiles everywhere. Ample parking.

Just got our family's annual care package from Peggy Gray's in the mail. Peggy Gray's is right down…read morethe road from the YMCA camp we attended/worked at as kids and the entire experience always feels like coming home. When you enter the store, the proprietors always are helpful in picking out just what you're looking for. It's a small family candy business with delicious meltaways, fudge, and every other form of soft and hard candy you can want. As a kid, my favorites were the gummy turtles and rock candy, but I appreciate the Marzipan, Mint chocolate meltaways, and Dark Chocolate coconut clusters now.

I will say that I am a sucker for some good old-fashioned candy. And knowing how much of a sweet…read moretooth I have, that could get me in trouble. So when taking a drive a bit off the beaten path of W. Lake Rd. in North Springfield PA, I was amazed with how charming the exterior of this place was. This is none other than "Peggy Gray Candies and Gifts". This has been here for over a full century having opened their doors for business back in 1922. Since I actually didn't plan on visiting this place, it was a surprise to me which made this all the more exciting. I will say that the exterior painting on the side of the building is what really drew me in this place. It showcases so much charm that honors Christmas, Halloween, and children eating candy which is why I loved how well thought out this was. I even liked the small steps that led up to the entrance under the red awning as this building could easily pass as someone's home in Erie County. During my visit which was on the afternoon of Thursday 9/14/2023, I came around 12:35pm. Parking was easy to find as this is a relatively quiet area and I was the only customer upon entering. Upon entering, I absolutely loved the assortment of candies; many of which seemed as if they were from a bygone era. This is what made this place unique with so many choices. This includes suckers, truffles, gummies, licorice, salt water taffy, homemade fudge, and the more popular well known options such as Charleston Chew, Pez, Dots, Nerds, and good old Hershey's. I mean we are in Pennsylvania, home of Hershey's chocolate. I even saw chocolate covered pretzels and chocolate covered potato chips. I purchased a few small items to take with me as well as a Boylan's Cane Cola that has a sweeter taste than big name Coca-Cola/Pepsi/RC Cola. Since this is also a gift shop, they carry a neat amount of non-perishable items as well. The lady that rung me up was very sweet and accommodating as much of the traffic that comes through the door is out-of-towners on their way to Erie, PA or Cleveland, OH. Best of all, they're open for business seven days a week; Monday through Saturday from 9:00am-5:00pm and Sunday from 10:00am-4:00pm. With the uniqueness this place has to offer, above average customer service, huge assortment in a small building, and overall great prices, I am giving "Peggy Gray Candies" a perfect five-star rating.

Great customer service and amazing chocolateThe sponge candy is just right! I actually like all…read moretheir stores, but my favorite is still the one on 8th Street.

Very nice and interesting place with a lot of choices. Have to say though, we tried the sponge…read morecandy and it's much ado about nothing (IMO) Just not something we cared for or would get again. Lot's of other satisfying goodies there though!!!

Are you someone who has a sweet tooth? Or know somebody who loves sweet treats? This is the perfect…read moreplace for you. Lake Erie Candy Co offers a variety of treats from the old-school popping candy, pizza gummy, to chocolate truffles, and Pocky's (they have a dedicated table for Asian snacks too). They have it all! I was so happy I finally checked it out. This would be a perfect spot if you are looking for a gift since the holidays are coming. Definitely will be back.

I purchased taffy from this company at a specialty store in Colorado; unable to find again so…read moreordered directly. Apparently, my order was lost or misplaced. I noticed my credit card was charged but after 6-7 weeks, no merchandise was received. Emailed company and they graciously filled the order and issued refund (great customer service!). Candy is wonderful with lots of flavor choices. Hope to continue relationship...

This is a gigantic chocolate and candy store. There are freshly made chocolates as well as packaged…read morenovelty candies and a lot more. The staff was extremely friendly, and we had a couple of very nice conversations with the employees, which was unexpected and actually very nice! We left the store with bags full of candy and chocolate, a bunch of great photos, and smiles on our faces! Definitely worth a visit.

This is a Huge candy store with something for everyone! There are hard candies, milk chocolates,…read moredark chocolates, plus varieties that are sugar free, and sodium free. They also have greeting cards and unique gifts. They chocolates are made on site, and are delicious. The staff is very helpful. A must-do for Valentines Day, Easter, Christmas, Birthdays, Anniversaries, or for any reason you would like to gift your friends and family with high quality chocolates.

202408011920 Ah Yum!…read moreTwo little gals working hard to serve up some salivating ice cream shakes or sundaes. The Nutter Butter shake is so delicious that I inhaled it before taking a picture. The Salted Caramel, also good. In fact, it's probably all good. There's also homemade candies and confection. The place is reminiscent of the old ice cream shops with the buckets of ice cream behind the glass. The walls are decorated with a cornucopia of frames listing the many flavors. Don't walk, run.

Spectacular ice cream you have to try the raisin rum. Great service amazing people. Best ice…read morecream around.

Excellent chocolate and a good variety too. The prices are decent. They have been in business…read moremaking chocolate for over 100 years. The staff was most helpful. I highly recommend them!

Great chocolate , service friendly staff is great! I don't go here often enough I'm all the west…read morecounty

Philadelphia Candies in Sharon, PA, is a gem for sweet-and-salty lovers! Their chocolate-covered…read morepretzels, crisps, and potato chips are pure bliss. The milk chocolate is rich and creamy, perfectly balancing the crunchy, salty snacks. I love the variety--original potato chips for that classic sweet-salty hit or kettle-cooked for more chip flavor. The store's cozy vibe and stellar service make it a must-visit!!

Such a beautiful little shop! Very well laid out and very attentive staff. Super clean and…read moreorganized..the candy is absolutely amazing! I highly recommend .

My son was in kid-heaven. He picked a handful of treats, my mom picked a handful of treats, and I…read morepicked one or two treats. The total was more than I expected, but I guess I should not have been surprised given the pricing of everything these days. There are not a ton of chocolate options, more fruity-type candies, but I did see a couple different types of fudge in the glass case. It was not too busy for an overcast Saturday afternoon. Street parking was easy to find.

The kids had such a blast walking around the Candy Shoppe and looking at everything. They picked…read moreout a few items and were thrilled with their purchases. Nothing was too outrageously priced which we liked.