Chocolate Wishes never disappoints...at Halloween they made some fabulous gift boxes for me and…read morebagged chocolate covered pretzels for 80 church volunteers... I'm leaving there right now with these fun Thanksgiving celebration bags for my friends this evening... I love going there whenever I can... They are FIVE plus stars in Service, quality, and atmosphere... It's always a joy to go into the shop.. It's one of my favorite shops when getting a fun gift!

This was my first time visiting this store & was pleased with the wide variety of options the store…read moreoffers from in-house chocolate treats, caramel apples, candy, & toys. My toddler absolutely loved this place & did not want to leave. We ended up with a cheesecake caramel apple & gummies. Their caramel apple was delicious & I would definitely go back to try others. However, do expect to pay more than usual as their prices for their candy are marked up significantly. The customer service was okay, as it was close to closing time. Overall, we had a good experience & will be coming back!

Vanessa was a fantastic tour guide. I had a group of 9 friends, and we learned so much about…read morebean-to-bar chocolate. I loved seeing every step of the process and getting to taste every single bar they sell--YUM! Now I know which ones I like the best and can stock up for my after-dinner treat. It was a great experience and I'll definitely do it again.

This place is incredible! Not only is the staff incredible, but the different chocolates are…read moreincredible! This is a cute little store front that is really a place to just grab what you want and go. But they always have it super clean and organized. I got two types of gelato: cookies and cream and matcha. The cookies and cream was rich yet super well balanced. Good cookie to cream ratio. The match was incredible. The base for their ice cream was super rich and they obviously put a lot of matcha in it to get that strong of a flavor. I was super happy and devoured it. All in all, if your haven't been here, please try it, it's worth it.

I have heard about this chocolate shop for about a decade, but as it is about 70 miles from my…read morehome, I had not been there. But on a recent Quilt shop hop, imagine my surprised to discover the Quilt store was two doors down from Stafford's. I think that was a sign that I had to go visit. The double sign was that the quilt shop gave away coupons during their event for one free piece of chocolate. So for my free piece of chocolate, I chose the red wine truffle. Oh my goodness, I had to close my eyes to savor it, the taste was that sensational! The shop itself is beautiful. It has tables inside so you can sit and enjoy their confections. All of the shelves are lined with all kinds of specialty chocolates. These include chocolate covered nuts, truffles, bars, Pops, and all kinds of delicious concoctions. You can order single pieces at the front counter for an individual choice and they will compose a box of your selections. They also had many, many packaged items ready to go on the shelves. The staff were friendly and very knowledgeable about their offerings. They were willing to explain the different flavors; the cost of a box of six individual truffles which you can select was $12.50. There's parking in front of the shop on the street and also behind. It's nestled in the Porterville downtown area with multiple Restaurants and eateries very close by. One could have a fun day window shopping, lunching out and then popping by Stafford's for a sweet treat and to buy gifts to take home. Absolutely not to be missed!

Love Stafford's chocolates and their drinks and staff. They have different unique flavored…read morechocolates for different seasons but the local favorites remain the same and stand the test of time. I know everyone love the red wine truffle, but my personal favorite is their lavender truffle. Did I forget to mention that they have sugar free chocolates too for diabetics. Those sugar free ones are the best in town. I wish they have an even larger selection of sugar free chocolates bc those are truly amazing They also sell drinks like the Portervillian ( a specialty latte), various matcha flavored drinks etc. and have a loyalty card for drinks only. I can't wait to find out what else is in store as the months go by. Sometimes I find a sourdough loaf of bread sitting on the counter for sale. Wish I bought it cuz it was only there for like a week.

I ordered a Sunday. Two scoops of ice cream and some caramel sauce I chose gooey ice cream, and the…read moreCalifornia turtle ice cream. She asked if I wanted whipped cream nuts and a cherry absolutely. It was delicious. I was there to pick up some candy for my boyfriend because last time I took him some it was melted. This time I came prepared with a nice chest some ice packs for my two hour ride home tomorrow. Being in a summertime you never know.. The store is very cute. Lots of little things to purchase lots of local locals, getting ice cream and lots of people coming down from Yosemite pulling over to grab a cold treat. I recommend it a nice lady behind the counter was super nice.

I was craving icecream and was excited to come in. It wasn't busy, and I came hours before closing…read moretime. As soon as I got to where the icecream was, I could tell that the staff here are miserable. No smile, no welcome, no nothing - just blank stares. I asked for a sample and the woman snapped at me "you can have ONE". A guy scooped my sample and then gave me my icecream without saying a word. The other guy ringing me up didn't bother making eye contact with me and seemed annoyed that I added chocolates to my purchase. The icecream is alright. The gooey treats are great. the lavender truffle was very dense, which I didn't love. If you're looking for good icecream and friendly service, skip this place. The positive reviews confuse me- maybe staff is only friendly to people who look like them. For the service we recieved, I regret giving them my money.

The Chocolate Dipper is honestly a hidden gem here in Merced…read more First off, Brittney, the owner, is just an incredible person. She's kind, compassionate, and has this energy about her that makes you feel welcomed the second you walk in. Now let's talk about the treats. Everything is delicious, but the apples are on another level. I've lived on different coasts and traveled quite a bit, and I've never had apples with this kind of variety, flavor, and quality. They're hands down the best I've had anywhere. What really impressed me too was traveling to different coastal towns in California and seeing The Chocolate Dipper apples being sold in other chocolate shops. That says a lot about the quality and the reputation she's built. On top of being an amazing chocolate maker, Brittney is deeply connected to the community. She's donated baskets, treats, and even her time through hands-on chocolate classes for people in the community, which really speaks to who she is. If you haven't been yet, I highly recommend stopping in and checking it out. You won't be disappointed. My personal favorites are the Rocky Road and coconut apples. -Matt Escobar

This cute place is absolutely charming inside, with a cute and inviting atmosphere. The workers are…read morereally friendly. As soon as you walk in, you're greeted by an amazing aroma that enhances the experience. Everything is very clean and organized, which I really appreciate. I can't recall exactly what type of covered apple I had, but it was incredibly fresh and delicious. Highly recommend visiting!

A nice little spot in the busy part of the social gathering area. I chose to get a cookies n cream…read morechocolate apple and it was good (not great) it needs more caramel and roe chocolate! It's a priced as expected for the area and for what it is. Would love to try other products here but I wouldn't likely get another apple product. By the way this apple can leave a large mess when eating so don't eat in the car while driving like I did. Otherwise you will end up having to lick up the crumbs off the seat.

I lived in mammoth my whole life and sad to say. When visiting I was so excited to take my kids…read moresomewhere I used to go but ended up getting 3 molded apples !!!! All at the sticks. Called and was told I would get a call back but never did. Check your apples. Especially if you're feeding them to you'r kids!!!‍

We purchased delicious peach ice cream and sampled the popular raspberry ice cream (very difficult…read moreto choose) since the peach is seasonal it won and did not disappoint on a hot summer day. Maria helped us in the candy shop. She was very attentive and provided the best service. The shop is adorable with various candies, books, kitchen items, and souvenirs.

At $6 a scoop i was expecting a full scoop, not a kid's scoop. I told my husband what I wanted and…read moreI walked out to the car to grab something. I came back and saw him and my 2 kids each holding what appeared to be a kid's scoop. I was annoyed and asked why did he get a kid's scoop. He said that was the regular scoop. I used to work at Baskin Robbins and that was the exact same size. I tried his and I didn't like it. Honey lavender was good but left me thirsty. Definitely not worth it. Gave it 3 stars because my kids still liked it. And there's no restroom.

Came by Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory while in Mammoth and it totally hit the spot! The…read morechocolate is super fresh and so yummy -- you can really taste the quality. But for me was the candy apples are our favorite. Crisp, perfectly coated, and absolutely delicious. They're big enough to share! The service is great and they will cut up your candy apples so you can enjoy immediately! Such a fun treat stop after a day exploring town. The smell of the sweet treats will get you as soon as you walk in! It's a great size shop with many options. If you're craving something sweet in Mammoth, this place is definitely worth it!

Who doesn't love chocolate.. the service here was great, very attentive and answered any questions…read morewe had over the variety they had that were sugar free. Their thin mints were delicious and they pretty much had something for everyone if you like caramel apples, chocolate covered gummies and basically anything. Everything was fresh and loved that they even had some items for dogs that's always a win. The place is small but very clean.

Blackwood Brittle is addictive, good luck having the willpower to stop eating just a few...and I do…read morenot like junk food! I LOVE BLACKWOOD BRITTLE, I have not heard one negative remark from any of the people that I gave it to as gifts for Xmas! Very easy to order, was delivered within a few days and it's affordable! Yum yum yum!!!

Excellent brittle. High-quality ingredients. Fresh and attractive. Creamy and crunchy at the same…read moretime. Simply a delightful product. Very tickled to find a "homegrown product" that I can send to friends and family in Europe. Really, really YUMMY! Good, efficient communication from the owners and very easy to work with when I needed a somewhat quick turnaround. Will 100% order from them again.