While revisiting the Santa Cruz Wharf and Pier, my daughter, our friend, and I decided we needed a…read morelittle sweet treat to keep us going, so we stopped at Marini's. My daughter and I both went with the cookie dough ice cream, and it was SO good. It wasn't just little pieces of cookie dough either--it had big chunks of chocolate mixed in, which made it even better. Our friend got the almond mocha and loved it as well. We both got the fun cones that were dipped in different chocolates, which looked as good as they tasted. I went with the basic plain cone, and honestly, it was perfect too. It was such a nice little treat to sit in the sunshine, enjoy our ice cream, and watch the sea lions barking and playing in the water. The shop is cute and has plenty of other things you can purchase, but we were mainly there for the ice cream. One thing I will mention is that there wasn't anywhere inside to wash your hands. After walking around the pier and touching everything, we definitely could have used a sink! There is a bathroom nearby, but we didn't think about using it until after we'd already ordered. The staff was kind enough to give us a cup of water, so we went outside and did our best to clean our hands that way. The service was great, the ice cream was delicious, and we were told that everything is made locally, which I always love supporting. Overall, it was the perfect little sweet stop while enjoying the wharf and watching the sea lions. Definitely worth grabbing a scoop if you're in the area!

Customer service was a 5 it was great :) they have a huge variety on candy ! However the fudge on…read morethe ice cream was heavy & the ice cream quality was alright !

Lots of Candy, yet came for the Chocolate! The Ambiance of the shop is Small & Intimate with the…read moreChocolates near the checkout counter. Was in town visiting and now will make the time to come and get more Chocolate! Service was straightforward as you mostly select the Candy yourself, yet the Chocolate must be served by a Worker. Highly Recommended if you are a Chocolate lover! Crème Brûlée & Pistachio were my beautiful selections!

I've been going there for years since we live just over the hill. Normally I'd have a positive…read moreexperience but this last time in the high of the summer they really need more that one person working. One for behind the counter and one to actually see what the kids are doing going through the bins. Seriously who lets their kids decide to take items they've touched and possibly slobbered on already put it back in the self serve bins. Sorry parents but if you decide it's too much candy they buy it and handle it and not have your kids put it back. Since going in July I've been back to Capitola as a favorite summer place but will not go back to the candy store or recommend.

Nice selection of sweets! I ended up purchasing a bag of Tiramisu Mochi. After taking it back to…read moreour Hotel room, I had to go back for more. We drove back the next day and ended up w/ 5 more bags, lol. The sales clerk suggested to sign for the frequent buyer program for future purchases so I did. I asked if they had other locations and she mentioned the other locations. She also asked if I wanted to give a donation so I did as well. I'm so glad we stopped by.

I love this store. Is it expensive, yes. Is it stupid expensive for bulk candy, yeah, yes!!! But,…read morethey have fun candy, you can grab a little bag and go about your shopping downtown. They have anything and everything youre craving. They are always just cute stores, just know it will be more than what you think for candy.

Have been wanting to stop here for about a year and just havnt gotten to it until today and am so…read moremad at myself for waiting a year!! To try this delicacy. 100/10 customer service. Clean great inside The chocolates. The ice cream. The brownies. Literally made my day. Will be stopping here for all birthday and holiday presents, and every time I want a treat for myself. One bite made me a loyal customer!! Never going to sees candy again! The chocolate was so fresh, out of this world!!

Discovered this place on our coast drive! Really enjoyed their Marianne ice cream and chocolate…read morecombo! The staff was very friendly and welcoming!

While at Boardwalk, I stopped by for a quick coffee. I went for a hot vanilla latte and it was…read moregood. They had several colorful candies and saltwater taffies tempting from the glass display.

It's been a while since Ive had taffy. This definitely the best spot to get it on the boardwalk. My…read moretoddler got to see the taffy being pulled. She definitely loved the bubblegum flavor. Stop by for a quick and nostalgic treat.

Bought 2lbs of a mixed variety - and now it's gone...love their saltwater taffey. The flavors are…read morefresh and solid, not like others. I'm hoping they might consider shipping........

Vincent the owner is super nice the taffy is great and my nieces love the store. Great variety of…read moreother candy as well you can tell Vincent cares about his business.

I stopped by just to take a quick look, and somehow found one of my new favorite spots in Santa…read moreCruz. Far West Fungi is small, clean, and genuinely charming. Don't let the size fool you though, because the food is doing a lot. I ordered three things: Nashville portobello sandwich - meaty, bold, and tangy. Every bite delivered. 8.5/10 Grilled cheese - buttery and herbaceous, with a tomato jam that ties the whole thing together perfectly. Honestly flawless. 10/10 Empanada - flaky, rich, and deeply umami. The kind of thing you keep thinking about after. 9/10 And I have been thinking about all of it since I left. Reasonably priced, friendly staff, and food that genuinely surprises you. My only note is that seating is limited, so just be prepared for that, but it's a small gripe for a spot this good. Will absolutely be back.

On Thursdays 2-5 they have happy hour: Cafe items are 25% off. Oddly enough, the best thing was the…read moremushroom ice cream. Here's the run-down: 5/5: Candycap mushroom ice cream: awesome. It's made by Mission Hill Ice Cream. $10 for a half-pint. Tastes like a complex maply syrup flavor. 5/5: Candycap caramel. $1.50 each. Great sweet mushroom flavor. 3/5: Maitake flatbread $14. The flavor is jumbled from all the ingredients. 3/5: Mushroom grilled cheese $16; overhyped. 1/5: Candycap cookies. $3. Almost no flavor. Terrible.

Mediocre chocolate priced for royalty…read more Stopped here with a young child a few months ago; man behind the counter was visibly impatient while we decided, even though we were the only customers. Left with a small box of chocolates priced at $75, plus a seemingly mandatory tip for the gruff worker who collected the pieces from the display case. Chocolates were of mixed quality (this is no doubt subjective, but I've sampled many chocolatiers); certainly not special enough to justify the extravagant premium. I get that running a small business is really challenging, but the price to quality ratio was not justifiable.

Bought a chocolate bar from the Campbell farmers market. $20 for 4oz (was more like 3oz) of…read moremediocre chocolate... Chocolate tasted dusty and like they don't clean their machines and reuse chocolate. Super disappointed and will not be back. Also the person that sold it to me, older woman, was very snooty and arrogant. I'll support elsewhere

Food: A This place…read moreis awesome, definitely a treasure trove for the charcuterie enthusiasts out there. Great selection of house made goodies. Close your eyes and randomly grab a couple items, I'm sure your will end up great board either way. Oh Companion Bakeshop not that far away, do yourself favor and grab a loaf of sourdough. Service: A - John

I really hate to be that person, but our visit today was a major disappointment. I remember coming…read morehere about a decade ago and had been looking forward to returning for their offerings and sharing what used to be an amazing find with my friend. Perhaps it was just an off day, but most of what we bought missed the mark. The duck pâté with hazelnut praline topping was so overwhelmingly gamey that we couldn't eat it. The bacon salami was incredibly salty and fatty, and while the flavor of the teriyaki jerky was good, the texture was extremely tough. The only thing we purchased that didn't end up in the compost was the picante salami, which was actually delicious and had a great flavor profile. All in all, it felt like an expensive and wasteful visit. Hopefully, it was just an off day--or, based on previous items reviewed, none of the items we purchased are their strong suit.