The selection of goods are stale and overpriced, it is more efficient as a show room than somewhere…read morepractical to shop for party decoration needs. Not to mention the terrible, snarky customer service by a rude associate who repeatedly identified the place as HER "store." Considering I was the only other person in the store, I would think service may have been more customer friendly and helpful. Wouldn't recommend based on price, selection, or customer service. All thumbs down.

This place is the worst candy shop ever. It is CVS bought candy placed in a fancy box. You don't…read moreeven get the whole bag of candy. For example, I saw a box of happy cola bears that were "imported from Italy". The price of this box made me and my credit card cry. The price of it was so bad that it equaled my weight. When I tried to look at it, my eyes turned into to one of their chocolate eye candies that cost $100. I even thought Rick Astely was going to come out and sing Never gonna give you up. Then I realized, he didn't . I didn't buy any candy because the prices were higher than Snoop Dog in his house.

I found this amazing toffee company during the chocolate festival this weekend in San Francisco. I…read moregot hooked. Great quality and plenty of flavors!

Oh my goodness, what a gem! I had the opportunity to check out Pop Candy as a vendor at Uncorked…read moreFestival. I sampled several of their signature flavors including rosewater cardamom, rosemary, rum n vanilla, and maple bacon. The maple bacon flavor is one that exceeds expectations. Oddly, the sweet butteriness of maple syrup match perfectly with the savory goodness of bacon. I loved speaking with Bill and Rachel, Rachel even mentioned they hand make and hand pack each bag. For the maple bacon, they add a special sea salt on top too. For those who love a sweet or savory toffee treat, this place is it! I might just be a customer for life.

I passed this Rocket Fizz location in the Westwood Village so many times. I might have checked it…read moreout before? Maybe! This time around we stopped by to get some candies for a gift and my husband was craving a particular Black Cherry soda, getting nostalgic for it. They didn't have it, although their soda selection is huge. We got the candies - as you can imagine they have a great selection for a gag gift. Prices are a tad high, fun shop, they sell some toys as well. You could spend a while just browsing! Good shopping experience!

Need a gag gift? How about cucumber soda? That flavor was one of the least strange of Rocket Fizz's…read moreunusual sodas. They are also known for their salt water taffy in great flavors such as cream soda, mango, passion fruit, and candied apple. Bag up your favorite flavors. It's not sold by the pound but rather as much as you can stuff into the bag to the top. Several years ago I was at another Rocket Fizz and the cashier sent us back to the bin to add more candy after pushing what we had down to make more room. A small bag is $10.99. Once I got home I weighed the bag and it came in as 1.3 pounds. A bit pricey at about $8.50 a pound. Some of the taffy pieces turned out to be a bit hard and stale. A fun store for fun treats, but be cautious.

This is the best-staffed See's Candies store I've ever visited--and that's saying something,…read morebecause See's is known for exceptional customer service across all locations. The team here in Santa Monica is warm, friendly, and genuinely engaging. They make you feel like family from the moment you walk in--and even manage to make a devoted chocoholic feel completely unashamed! I wholeheartedly recommend this wonderful team and encourage any true chocolate lover to run, not walk, to this fantastic shop. (Pro tip: try the Bordeaux--you'll thank me later.)

I got a box of about 24 assorted chocolates, and almost all of them were amazing (except the…read morecaramel ones,they are too sweet). The chocolates were not bitter at all,it had a rich, nutty flavor and, best of all, no overly sweet aftertaste that makes you want to reach for water. The shop itself has a fantastic selection of chocolates,probably every kind you can think of--and the staff are really friendly. I was asked a couple of times if I needed help finding something, and they even gave me a free sample, which was delicious!

The best. The best I've had to date. Or in the words of Drake "the best I ever had" on repeat…read more Here, that refrain is warranted. I used to be a diligent frequenter of Tobi Tobin in Malibu for their chocolate. I never knew it was simply John Kelly marked up!! My goodness. That was a shock and relief all at once. I was so grateful to find my beloved chocolate AGAIN after TT closed but was shocked I was buying from a secondary distributor who did not disclose. Mind blown. Regardless, so grateful for this super decadent chocolatier on Montana. I love it so much I stopped in on a work trip when back in LA to gather my faves and my husband collected me some upon his recent trip back. I had a delightful chocolate bunny for Easter. Goodness it's just the best. I love the chocolate walnut and the marzipan I tried recently was a new introduction and a delight. Their chocolate embodies the joy of life. Each bit is pure pleasure! Have sent it as a gift and plan to get more as a gift on a future trip. Their chocolate does not disappoint. I adore!

John Kelly Chocolates is my go-to when I need a gift for people who don't really need anything--but…read morelove chocolate. It's a great client gift, and if I want to impress family or friends and make them feel a little extra special, this is what I buy. I do wish it were a bit more affordable--of course--but I also understand why it's priced the way it is. You really can't go wrong. It tastes amazing, the quality is excellent, and the staff is always kind and helpful.

This very cute store, just off of the Third Street Promenade, is absolutely the kind of gift shop…read moreto find the perfect present for that special someone. While there are certainly the staples of gift shops here: cards, jewelry, small ceramics and the like, this place is extremely well-curated. And also has some unique features. For example, you can get a custom charm-bracelet made in store. I really enjoyed looking at the assortment of housewares and trinkets. And this was the place that I found the absolutely perfect card for Mother's Day. Prices here were very reasonable and the staff was both friendly and helpful. While I don't live in Santa Monica, the next time I'm there I will most likely swing by.

Super cute store with curated goods from small businesses! Everything from candles to self care…read moreitems and books and unique cards. I've gotten several gifts here, including a bracelet from the adorable custom charm bar. I was advised that they stock new items weekly, so I will definitely be popping in frequently and adding punches to my stamp card.

Had some cookies for my valentines dessert board!! The rice crispier one were amazing!!!…read more Service was quick and friendly! Cute inside but we took to go!

Cookie Good is so reliably delicious! I've ordered their cookies for many events and life…read moremilestones over the years, from graduations to birthday parties. I recently bought several dozen wrapped cookies for a birthday party, and adults and kids alike loved them. They had so much fun trying all the creative flavors, and of course, kept telling me how tasty every flavor was. I highly recommend!

Food : Flawless…read more Service : Flawless Ambiance : Flawless! Try anything it's all a 10/10

On our way out of the Westfield Century City Mall, I couldn't help myself, but to take a peek…read moreinside K. Minamoto store. My eldest daughter didn't want me to, but when I want to do something, I do it. Time is now LOL. Shop was very clean and organized with so many Japanese sweets and treats displayed in elegance and pose. Super high end brand! I didn't want to leave without buying something. I know I can't help myself to buy. Lady staff behind the counter was super nice and friendly. I asked for her recommendations. She gave me a few. Thank you Miss! I love sakura so I got one Sakura Mochi and one Sakura Jelly. Saw Chocolate Mikasa and said why not. Three small treats cost me over $16. We gotta splurge sometimes. It was that time. Sakura Mochi had a red bean paste in it. I didn't care for it much for some reason. Don't get me wrong. I love red bean, but this one didn't resonate with me. As for the Sakura Jelly, this one was much better... quite refreshing in flavor and taste. The gelatin texture was nice, too. The Chocolate Mikasa was a bit dry. I didn't care for it either. One good out of three is not great IMHO. Hence, 3 stars! I don't know if I would return here. Maybe if they gave out free samples of their best sellers, I may give them another shot for me to entertain their other delectable sweets and treats. Good luck K. Minamoto!