This is a wonderful spot to stop by if you're ever in Santa Cruz. The flavors are rich and well-balanced, and everything tastes freshly made. Owner is really nicer person and prompt in attending to all the folks. Great ambience for your Instagram pics. The Salted Caramel gelato is especially worth trying--it's smooth, indulgent, and perfectly hits that sweet-and-salty balance. Just a fair warning: once you step inside, it's hard to resist trying more than one flavor, so this place may not be ideal if you're attempting to control your sweet tooth. read more

Lolli and Pops is similar to other commercial bulk candy stores with a more "lux" decore. Unfortunately, I've just been so let down by their gummies. I've tried numerous different types and all of them are just "meh." I mean, a bag of Haribo from 7-11 is sometimes better which isn't saying much. I've also been disappointed with their chocolates. The last few truffles I've tried from here have had a waxy texture and taste to them. To say that is disappointing is an understatement. If I'm paying this much I should be enjoying what I'm eating. Or at least not wishing I'd just bought see's instead. I'm just overall disappointed with lolli and pops and I don't think I will be returning. read more

I love gummy bears and they have so many different flavors so I grabbed a bag and stuffed it then paid $3 and ate every last gummy before lunch. They are addictive so I can't buy too many at once. The girl who works here asked me if I want to join their membership program but I politely declined. It's way too dangerously addictive!! read more

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This candy / gelato shop definitely has something for everyone. Chocolates treats like truffles to candy bars and various chocolates from around the world, a huge selection of gummies, cotton candy, other various knick knacks as party favors, along with gelato. They have empty jars where it seemed like you can full them up with any candy they have from bins. We were here during Saturday post lunch and the place wasn't busy (not sure if that's a good thing or bad). PeanutButter cups was seriously good. read more

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There must be something about this location in LG that attracts candy stores because Lolli and Pops replaced another candy store (don't remember the name). L&P has fewer retro candies but more gummies than that place did. There's more choice for gelato too. L&P is a national chain (there's another in Oakridge Mall in San Jose and in Stonestown Galleria in SoSF). It also has an online store worth visiting with more options than the store itself. Recently the online store was advertising Buy 2, Get 1 Free. PEANUT BUTTER CUPS: Yes, I know all caps is shouting but I wanna be sure you know how good these are. Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Peanut Butter Cup -- amazing. Milk Chocolate S'more Peanut Butter Cup -- very good. Milk Chocolate Brownie Peanut Butter Cup -- can I have another? Gummies: Calm down, these are the style you had as a kid, not the adult versions. There's a tube with 12 flavors. They have a decent selection of KitKats from Japan. On a recent visit, I saw tropical mango, matcha, and melon. It's also the only place in the Bay Area that I know of that you can get an Aero candy bar - milk chocolate and dark chocolate bar, filled with bubbles. The staff is young (high school?) and polite but don't seem to know too much about what's stocked. I was curious if any of the rice krispies treats were gluten free but no one knew. There is an entire wall dedicated to many combinations of rice krispies treats. Local kids hang out in the back -- one almost ran us over playing "hide n seek." Did I mention how good the peanut butter cups are? read more

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Came here for a date night treat. Awesome ambiance, everything is overflowing with color, everything looks tasty. Great selection too, there definitely were some gems such as white rabbit candy or really really intense matcha KitKats. A lot of imported candy. Really awesome selection of hand-made truffles. They have ice cream, too, though we did not try. The staff is friendly and helpful but maybe they should know to not put truffle boxes on their side after carefully filling them lol. Everything inside was a mess. The raspberry orange flavor is a weird one, highly recommended. read more

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We were walking by and saw gelato in this store, so we stopped by and saw that there was a happy hour for gelato on fri/sat for few hours so we tried it. Their gelato was pretty good and the shop was cool with all sorts of candies and sweets read more

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Not once when I've visited here at the posted opening time have they actually been open. Way to turn a 6 year old's excitement into tears... read more

As a Los Gatos local, I've lost count of how many times I've visited Lolli and Pops. They offer an amazing selection of candy from around the globe and serve the best sorbet in town. Isaac, the store manager, delivers exceptional, old-fashioned customer service--something that's hard to find these days. Definitely worth a visit! read more

I've been by this store twice and each time it was closed mid day. Most recently I went and a sign was posted on the door that they will be closed for 30 mins. I got there around 3:20 and figure not a problem. Let me run errands and come back. I was back by 4:05 and still not open. Could someone please update the hours? read more

So frustrating. It's a great candy/gelato store IIIIIIIIIFFFFFFFFFFFFFF you can ever catch them open. I arrived at 8:14 pm on Thursday, 7/25/24, and every online time says close at 8:30 and their voice mail directs you to go online for the hours, BUT THEY WERE TOTALLY CLOSED, LIGHTS OFF, NO PEOPLE. Also, they're "will return at" sign states 4 o'clock.... We tried coming a few weeks ago on a Friday evening and thought that it was because we came just after closing time, but it turns out that the employees are closing whenever they feel like. read more

Looks like a cute shop, but the miserable teens working are off putting. Maybe don't glare at my kids.

Step right up, step right up! Welcome to the sweetest spot in town, where candies and confections line the walls like a magical chocolate factory! From wall to wall, you'll find diabetes-inducing delights in every corner, just waiting for you to take your pick. Ice cream? Truffles covered in chocolate? Obscure soda pop? No problem at all, my dear guest! The only 'issue' you might encounter here is walking out with a lighter wallet, as this sugary paradise will surely tempt you to spend a small fortune on all things sweet and delightful! read more

Sunday 10:10am Store is not open... Hours say you open at 10am, no hours posted that say anything different on your doors. Terrible service. read more

So we had a tough time finding parking on a Saturday, however, lucky enough we found a parking spot for 30 minutes! Anyways, we walked in to the cute candy shop and was immediately impressed by their macaron and truffle display! Calling out to all the gummy bear fans out there, they also have these "life time" (refillable for 52 wks) gummy bear tins! They pointed out that if you open up a rewards account with them for the first time, the next time you check out they will give you 1 lb of gummies! When checking out tho, their 2 registers broke down and we were in sort of a rush cause our 30 minute parking spot was expiring. But, I recommend to give this place a visit and exploring the world and flavors of gummy bear land! read more

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I love this little candy store. It's my go-to place whenever I need to splurge on a bag of mixed candy. They have every flavor of gummy bear you would want as well as some I've never seen before (the 3D ones!). They also have an extensive collection of candy from different parts of the world, so I can get my Japanese kit-kat and English candy bars in one place. Ice cream and truffles/chocolates behind the case look amazing, though I've never tried them. Just a great selection and very organized and clean (minus the one time the floor was super stick, idk). Staff not entirely friendly or helpful, but I've never really interacted with them past check out. read more

This is the only candy store I ever go to. And these are the only gummy bears I will ever buy. They are delicious. The staff is always polite and nice. And the store is always clean and well organized. read more

Cool shop in Los Gatos. Worker was helpful and pretty good assortment of gummies. If you buy candy in their jars, you can get a refill with that jar for a discount! They gave me a bag of gummies for creating a rewards account :) read more

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Such a cute place. Love that all the bulk candy is the same price so you can mix and match. The employees were very helpful and friendly. Can't wait to go back! read more

We came in with our two year old. the lady closing told us to make sure our child didn't knock anything over. We weren't even in the store yet. We left immediately read more

As soon as my boyfriend and I walked into Lolli and Pops, we queued up "Pure Imagination" from the Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory... and I mean we legit sang the song inside the store walking from one display to the next. I couldn't help it! Lolli and Pops is the confectionery of my dreams. What's crazy, however, is that this location in Los Gatos is apparently considered one of the small franchises... WHAT?! I can't even fathom what a two-story Lolli and Pops would be like, but I'm looking forward to finding out. The selection of sweets at Lolli and Pops is definitely superior! The store has gelato, vintage candies, high end chocolates, different types of sodas, etc. Most importantly, Lolli and Pops has all of my favorite candies. You are allowed to try every single thing in the store--even the packaged items--but be sure to ask the sales associate for assistance. Kinder and Cadbury are the best international chocolate companies, in my opinion, and I was ecstatic to see multiple product lines from each company. I especially squealed when I saw Crunchie Bars. They are the chocolate bars of my youth, but they're unfortunately super hard to find in the area. Rocket Fizz discontinued selling Crunchie Bars, and World Market Cost Plus sells the cookie version. It's a relief knowing that I actually can now get my beloved Crunchie Bars locally again instead of having to wait for my or someone else's next trip to Canada or Europe. I am a s'mores fanatic, so I also immediately fell in love with the store because of the plethora of s'mores and marshmallow products. I'm a huge fan of the gourmet rice krispy treats. I've only seen them at airports and the cruise ship that I was on recently, but I have not been able to find them anywhere locally. I'm also happy knowing that they're available at Lolli and Pops, and they have a pretty sweet deal if you buy two of them. (By the way the s'mores one is my favorite, duh.) Although I didn't get gelato on this visit, I got a couple of flavors to sample. The Banana Salted Saramel tasted like it was freshly made with bananas. The other flavor I tried was the Ricotta Lemon Zest, which was excellent! It wasn't overly tart because of the creaminess of the ricotta. The ricotta also added a unique texture to the gelato. Lolli and Pops has a long glass case of artisan chocolates and desserts, such as truffles, marzipan, fruit tarts, and macarons. I don't typically like truffles, but Lolli and Pops' truffles are on steroids. They're freaking huge. Of course, the s'mores truffles were calling to me, so I purchased one. It was so good. I was expecting it to have the artificially flavored chocolate filling, but it actually had a marshmallow and gooey graham cracker center. I am highly interested in trying the other flavors to see if they're made similarly. Lastly, I experienced overall great customer service at Lolli and Pops. I was helped out today by Alyssa and Jackson, but every sales associate whom we talked to at the store was very nice, friendly, and attentive. I appreciated how Alyssa and Jackson took the time to explain the store promotions and deals. Lolli and Pops has a pretty awesome deal that I totally bought into. If you buy the empty jars to fill up the individual chocolates and candies, every next round of chocolates and candies are half the price when you bring your empty jar back for the refill. For the price and the fine quality of chocolates, this was a no-brainer decision for me. The price may vary on the type of jar you initially purchase though as they come in different sizes and shapes. read more

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While visiting Northern California, my husband and I (along with our girl dog) found ourselves in the tiny town of Los Gatos. We ended up walking in downtown Los Gatos and found ourselves in front of Lolli and Pops (3 doors down from Los Gatos Movie Theatre). An employee outside was giving watermelon flavored gummy bears, which was very good. So I decided to go inside because I was curious if they had boysenberry flavored gummy bears (my husband and our little girl dog sat outside on a bench waiting as I shopped). Sadly they did not and seems that you can only get boysenberry flavored gummy bears at Knott's Berry Farm during the boysenberry festival in Southern California. Anyways, I ended up purchasing: Giant Gummy Teddy Bears, $13/ lb (I did not purchase 1 lb)- I ended up getting 2 large gummy bears (gummy bears are one of my most favorite non chocolate candies). They are just gummy bears, but I really liked them. I got a red one and orange one. Would love to buy them again. 12 Flavored Gummy Bears, $13/ lb (I did not purchase 1 lb)- Some very unique assorted flavors of gummy bears. I really liked the flavors I scooped in my bag. Topped Bars- Special for 3 bars for $30 (prior to tax, normally $12 each per bar). The flavors I ended up getting was Mango & Chipotle, Smoking S'mores, Birthday Cake. The mango & chipotle had salt on one side of the chocolate, which was spicy with the chipotle flavor. Because I do not do spicy foods, I didn't have any and only purchased these for my husband and our 2 friends to try. I did like the birthday cake topped bar with white and milk chocolate and nonpareils. Definitely a pretty bar and perfect sweet treat. The smoking s'more bar was really good as well, with pieces of broken graham crackers and marshmallows. But the marshmallows were a little dry and sticky. I think I would prefer to have fluffy marshmallows and just add them myself if making a s'more. Milk Chocolate Pretzels, $6 prior to tax (but 40% off on this visit)- These small clear containers were on sale and so I decided to get the milk chocolate pretzels. In a small round form of chocolate, inside were bits of pretzels. I liked the bite size pieces, which made for an easy way to eat and enjoy on the go. Prefect sweetness and saltiness. Chocolate Toffee Pistachios, $6 prior to tax (but 40% off on this visit)- Just like the milk chocolate pretzels, these were also on sale that was stored in a small clear container. I really liked how both the chocolate and toffee flavors really went well together, but did cover the pistachio nut flavor. But I still liked these little treats regardless. ------------------------ (Total= $41.23 after tax) Definitely pricey, but I really liked this candy store with the many different fun finds. I am also happy that there are a few Lolli and Pops location back at home in Southern California and plan on visiting in the future. The 3 employees that helped me during my shopping experience were very friendly, especially 1 male who helped answer my questions regarding price. I wished that all of their items were price marked though. Anyways, when you pay, be sure to sign up for reward card. You will receive a hole punch for every $10 that you spend and then be able to get $10 off your next purchase once all the $10 boxes are punched. If you are looking for a fun and unique edible gift, it is definitely worth a visit at Lolli and Pops. read more

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When I need candy, this is the place with all the assortment for anything whether it's chocolate or something sour. read more

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Having grown up in the era of Sweet Factory, I most definitely love me some good self-serve candy. Only problem nowadays is that you can never find an actual Sweet Factory anymore. There fortunately are some Sweet Factory-esque spots that have taken over the baton. Be warned however that not all of these candy stores are created equal. Some places go cheap and buy the generic brands to fill their candy bins...Basically you know right away when you bite into a gummy bear and it just tastes a bit wonky. Or when you crunch into a malt ball and it horrificly resembles something more like a moth ball. So to avoid this tastebud nastiness, I appreciate spots like Lolli and Pops. My only complaint is that the $$$ per pound is definitely a bit on the steeper side. But as far as the better quality, fresher candy that they have, I guess you get what you pay for. read more

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This place was super fun to visit! I really enjoyed the variety and diversity of candies. The decorations make the store feel very cozy and lively. I do wish the candies were a little cheaper, as I felt they were more expensive than I would have expected. Nonetheless--a great place to stop by! read more

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Great selection, but cashier was clueless and a bit rude. Asked which of the chocolate candy is gluten free she responded with "do you want me to look for it" followed by 2 minutes of flipping pages to no avail while line started forming behind me. Just gave up and left. Owner: candy is a food business, personnel should be knowledgeable about allergens in the food. Not that much to ask... ideally the labels should tell you, everything had a label on it anyway. read more

Great selection and decent pricing unlike those candy shops in the tourist trap locations (SF and Monterey). The gummy bears are the fresh and yummy with so many flavors to choose from. read more

What looked like a fun store... had the most unenthusiastic staff behind the ice-cream counter. We walked in as a family as I had to say hello to them for them to wake up from their slumber zone. Having said that, my daughter said the ice cream is nice. read more

I went to the store in the middle of the day, during their business hours. According to the website and their phone message, they should have been open. They were closed with a sign saying "Closed for lunch! Be right back." The sign showed they would be back around 1:30. I've been sitting here from 3:30 until 4:00 and no one has showed up. I drove out of my way to come to this place for things that I need right away, and now I can't get the items I need and I'm also late. read more

Very cute shop...with A LOT of candy, gelato, macarons and all kinds of things sweet! I was looking for ten little gift boxes full of chocolates of some sort...not a gigantic box, just about 6 pcs or so...and they were out of the 4 pc boxes. Hmmmmm ok! So I chose something different. Didn't get what I wanted, but found a suitable 2nd choice...and so not sure I would shop here again for candy but might come back and try the gelato! read more

On cuteness alone this place rocks! I needed to enter this place like I need another cavity. If you're looking for a throwback vintage candy store mixed with some new items and some bright colors to boot? By golly u need to mosy on over to Lolli & Pops! I mean it's like ADD walking into this store. You have no idea what to look at first. The colors are so vibrant, the packaging is so cute, and the next thing you know is you just keep circling 360 in one spot for a panoramic view. Between the cutely packaged cotton candy, all the flavors of Rice Krispie treats, home made chocolate, old fashioned Lolli pops, truffles, macaroons and more. Pre packaged gift sets for those sweet lovers in your life u need a little gift for, it can be found here. And then I come to find out we have one in Illinois. I think my heart skipped a beat, and my eyes got so wide. My husband thought I was going to kiss the girl behind the counter. If you're looking to catch just a glimpse of what I caught. Check out my pix below. If you want a full on treat and check out the store & head on out to Oak Brook where their location is here in the suburbs of Chicago. Enjoy the pics! They don't do the store justice. read more

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Happened to be in town running errands with kids when they begged to stop by the store for some gummy. Service was sooo much better compared to the previous visit. The cashier (didn't catch his name) was a lot friendlier and helpful. The gummy of course was delicious. read more

Working at a restaurant, typically makes Mother's Day & Father's Day an extremely busy weekend, meaning I do not have time to go pick out, make time or plan out exactly what to get (don't get me wrong, I love my mother and father, but time constraints) Coming here I came with a idea of what to get but not exactly sure, a female and male working 05/08/21 7pm Really blew my expectations with recommendations, their favorites, what sells out, & what is cute. In the end I made two mother day boxes, that left me feeling happy I came here. The workers, where extremely knowledgeable, funny and kind. These are the type of people we need working. read more

In A Nutshell: -Lolli and Pops is a very nice candy store in downtown Los Gatos. -I never really had a big sweet-tooth, but after walking through the doors, my wallet came out. -I think their $150, "Refill Forever" (52 weeks) mini-pail deal is ingenious. -They have a variety of candy, which is all organized into types (i.e. Wonka, Chocolate, Asia, etc...) -I love sour candy & they offer so many flavors. -If you spend more than $20, you get a free bag of candy (1/2 pound) - this time it was Sour Apple Army Men (COOL!). -The customer service is top-notch. -Everyone is in a cute old-fashioned uniform & are proactive in asking you if are looking for anything, plus you can ask them to sample before you buy. Overall, this is a very cool candy store! Your sweet-tooth will love it. read more

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The girls behind the counter were too stupid to sell me a scoop of gummy s and were rude about it they were too stupid to sell me a scoop of gummy's. The other candies smelled like fungus read more

We stopped by Lolli and Pops to buy gifts for two little girls. Aside of the wide variety of rare retro candies, the service was exceptional and the cashier at the store made sure to wrap the gifts in the most exciting and fun way, making sure the recipient of our gesture are going to love it. Though there was a line of people waiting for us to finish our business, the kind lady at the shop didn't make any shortcuts with our purchase. Warmly recommended! read more

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Quintessential candy shop imho!! A mix of thoughtfully delicate & delicious candies, brilliantly uncommon combinations (think churro chocolate bar, in attached photo), and a myriad of ready-to-serve gelato flavors. I plan to go back to get some of the whisky & rum truffle-filled chocolates! Those looked bomb! 4stars rather than 5 cause of the prices... a bit high, but cuteness of shop makes it seem worth it! read more

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It's a fine candy shop. Great selection of bulk candies, plus lots of packaged specialty candies. I'd say the most unique is the jumbo rice krispy treats. They are HUGE and soooooo marshmallowy. They have several different flavors. S'more is my favorite. The bulk candy selection mostly stays the same, but I have noticed they do run out of gummy and sour candies and don't always get them back in stock. If you find a favorite, there is no guarantee they will have it next time you go in. Selection varies a bit from the Oakridge store. A few favs to look for: chocolate caramel pretzels (omg. amazing), dark chocolate salted caramel squares, mini gummy bears, sour cherry everything! they really have the best sour selection i've seen in a candy store. 5 stars there! Service: this is where they fall short for me (3 stars at best). The oakridge store I think has better service. Or maybe they just did when they opened. This location seems to have a problem with keeping people from sticking their grubby hands into the candy bins. I see at least one person do it every time I go in. They don't have a lot of people working (in the beginning they were better staffed) and the ones there are more interested in talking to each other. They don't pay much attention. Same goes when you want to check out. They are usually busy chatting, not paying attention so much. read more

Fun candy shop and a great employee who loves what they do! If you are looking for a fun place to explore and experience an old favorite or discover something new (in regards to candy) you might need to stop in here. It's also a great place to find a gift for someone. I walked away with some Rose Champagne Sparkling Gummy bears. I was quite happy with my new found treasure. Go check it out and see what you can discover! read more

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Beautiful candy shop, you get diabetes just by looking at so much colored sugar together! Curiosity brought me in and ended up buying stuff just because the packaging 'was cute'. Pretty sells and a candy shop is selling more than chocolates, candy, ice-cream...it sells colors, fantasy, cute. I loved it. I liked the lettering at the door in the back and at the walls around the front area where the cashier is. You will get a full collection of retro looking sodas (too sugary for me) and tons and tons of sweets very well presented. Overpriced? Yes, but who say beauty is cheap? read more

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