Purple Mountain Taffy

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We popped in here while walking around Estes! It was a great experience. We had kiddos in our group and the staff at the taffy shop were so kind and attentive. They even let them touch some of the taffy before it was stretched, which was so interactive and fun. There are so many flavors to choose from and walking around the shop choosing was memorable and sweet (literally). read more

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Rachelle R.

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Love the size options and being able to create your own little candy box! The flavors were so much fun and we were excited to make a little bucket for my dad. I love watching the taffy be pulled in the window and think it is a very fun touch. The employee was very nice. read more

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Christopher B.

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Some of the best taffy I've had anywhere. It's really hard to beat this place and highly recommended if you are into this.

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Gloria M.

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This place is so cute! Small but delivers really good taffy!!! It's soft, chewy and has a ton of flavor!! We bought a 1lb fit each of my family members! My favorite is the cherry cola. Salted caramel and strawberry. It's honestly good taffy! read more

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Ben C.

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I was very surprised at the taffy. There are at least three taffy shops in town but i was happy with purple mountain. Sometimes they have free samples read more

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Stephen W.

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We went in expecting to buy the little one a few pieces of cinnamon taffy, her favorite, and ended up being a pound (which we do not need!). There is a great selection of different flavors and we were too weak to resist. We did not count but there has to be at least a couple of dozen. So far, we've tried a few pieces and the flavors are spot on. The taffy is soft and fresh. Now the question is who is going to eat all this taffy? read more

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Jasmine F.

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We probably spent about $100 in taffy only for the cashier to be rude to us while we were checking out. And added an 18% tip to the bill on top of the taffy price? Not sure how this place has such good reviews with the outrageous prices and rude customer service. read more

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Julie W.

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Love taffy? Then this is the place to go. It's soft, silky, and shiny candy is full of flavor without that salty taste like some can be. I just stopped this on a whim with a friend of mine and decided to try it. I'm glad we did. We stopped by on a Saturday and I just wished the cashier was a little bit nicer. She had a bit of an attitude when my friend asked a question, but I'll still give the shop 5 stars because of the variety and taste. read more

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Constance M.

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I.LOVE.TAFFY. And this is probably hands down the best taffy I've ever had! My favorite is cherry, but they have so many varieties to try. I highly recommend stopping! read more

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Alice A.

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I placed an online order to be delivered to some friends. I had the wrong address. I emailed them with the correct address to see if the order was returned would they re send it to the correct address. They sent a new order to the correct address! Great customer service and taffy as well! read more

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Simon S.

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Once I walked in to the store, it was amazing! Got a caramel apple and it was delicious! read more

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Tracy C.

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This is one of two highly recommended salt water taffy shops in Estes Park, and I saw why immediately. We walked in and I was blown away by all the flavor options. 50 different flavors! I think we got a little sample of each and I loved each one :) Took photos of all of the options to help figure out which ones we were eating (would love if they put together a digital "cheat sheet" of the kids/colors). read more

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Gretchen B.

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Get the caramel apple. That's it. That's my review. No, I am kidding. Sorta. The taffy is good but that caramel apple will bring me back. Lots of soft caramel. The Granny Smith apple had just the right crunch. Seriously get the caramel apple. read more

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Krystal D.

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Taffy was super soft and great tasting. The price is extreme though. $18 a pound. Also as we stood watching the taffy get made in the window, we noticed a ton of dead bugs and a live fly all over the inside of the window sill. Just curious how many bugs get intertwined with their taffy..... read more

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Shey K.

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When we walked in they let us grab a sample. There were many to choose from. We chose all of them. They're all really good, four out of 5 would recommend. read more

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Amelia A.

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Best taffy and jalapeno corn ever love all the little shops in Ruidoso NM I will be returning on my next trip out there

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Garrett Z.

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While in Estes Park, one of the hardest decisions you might have to make is to decide what candy store to visit. If you love Salt Water Taffy, than Purple Mountain is your holy grail. This taffy is out of t his world delicious. It has been a few weeks since I got back from Colorado and I miss that taffy so much. It was so fresh and delicious. It simply cannot be beat. With so many flavors, it was too easy to fill a bag full. Flavors ranged from the classics all to more interesting flavors such as huckleberry and molasses. My favorite though was the vanilla bean which actually had real specks of vanilla bean. Oh man, those were so good. Seriously, stop by Purple Mountain. If anything, you get a free piece to try just for coming in. You will leave with a bag though because that one piece will get you hooked. read more

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Rachael K.

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Taffy is great here, unfortunately the female cashier with dark hair with red highlights and a septum ring decided to add an 18% tip to our bill without our consent. We won't be returning. read more

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Joanne L.

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The taffy was perfect so soft and flavorful. It's def worth stopping by to get a box full of goodies.... read more

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Helen M.

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Taffy tastes old. The cinnamon taffy is over Flavored and burns your mouth when eating. Have to throw out @17.99 a pound All other flavors are to strong or have a funny taste Several other stores in Estes Park sell the taffy. The owner is also very unfriendly. read more

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K C.

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Excellent and super soft taffy. Many flavors to choose from and neve had such soft taffy

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Jerry E.

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Best taffy I've encountered to date. So much softer than I ever imagined taffy could be, great selection of flavors, polite and friendly staff. I'm embarrassed to say that my wife and I ate our whole pound of candy in just a few days. Definitely buying more next time. Gotta stock up and bring it back home! read more

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Hingle M.

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Taffy is tasty, but the last two times we've gone over half of the pieces would stick to the inside of the wrapper. This makes getting the taffy out of the wrapper without them becoming a total monstrosity nearly impossible. Each taffy you have a 50/50 chance of being pleased or frustrated. It's quite a fun game really! :) Try your luck! Or don't... maybe I'm just unlucky. read more

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Andrew T.

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I really wanted to like this taffy! But it is just mediocre/average for me. I will say I prefer taffy that has a bit more "chew" to it. The taffy here is super smooth and easy to chew. So if that's you're thing, you'll probably like it more than I did. The flavor was also a little lacking for me. Staff was very friendly though! read more

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Julie N.

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Favorite taffy shop in Estes Park and there are ALOT of taffy shops downtown. This store has a lot of delicious flavors from sour to fruity to creamy and chocolaty. The taffy also saves well as I have bought taffy at other stores in town and the taffy becomes hard after a week or so. However, this taffy stays soft fresh and chewy for a long time. I highly recommend trying this shop as they sell small quantities to large quantities and you can mix and match as many flavors as you want. Great present for yourself and others. Honestly, I could go for some right now. read more

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Kim D.

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When you have that many taffy shops to choose from, service is everything. We went in as a group and my husband started a conversation with the counter help. She was less than friendly. He, being the person he is, tried again to ask her a question about the taffy machine which is for show only and she responded rather rudely about the taffy not being for sale- which has nothing to do with what he asked. There's nothing special about the shop, no great specialty flavors, just bad attitude. read more

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Jamie B.

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Delicious and perfectly soft taffy in a plethora of flavors! So soft it won't rip out any dental work you've had done unlike some other more traditional old fashioned salt water taffy. A must stop when in Estes Park. The cherry is my favorite! read more

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Alexis S.

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Best place for taffy in Estes Park!! They not only have the biggest selection, and store, but the taffy is BOMB!! We were there for 3 days and made sure to go each day! Brought some home for friends and family and they now know how amazing fresh taffy is!! There are tons of candy shops on Estes and a hundred places to spend your money! Thai should be a first stop for you! If you want to mail me some I'll gladly play double....lol!! read more

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Shaleah W.

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Best Taffy I've ever had! We stopped in for ice cream, that was delicious too by the way. I recommend wedding cake flavor. We picked up some taffy as a present after having a sample. I will definitely come back next time I'm in Estes. The service was friendly too. read more

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Alycia M.

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Got a few pieces today (key lime, sea salt carmel, pear and cinnamon) all sooooo good so I'm making my hubby take me back for more this evening. Going back for more key lime and sea salt for sure and maybe couple other flavors since I don't think any are bad... definitely recommend this taffy!! read more

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Mary G.

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Ok, I finally tried it. I put it off because this place looks just a little too "perfect" as an "original" taffy store in a very touristy town.... but I caved in today and tried them out and WOW. I see now that I have never had decent taffy before, and have missed out all these years. The caramel peanut butter and pecan ones are my favorites so far, but I grabbed a bunch of flavors to sample and have only tried a few so far.... But I have tried enough to give them 5 stars already! If you are at all tempted to try them, go ahead and try it. If nothing else, poke your head in and see what they have for the free sample. :) read more

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Allison O.

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If you don't know the song Laffy Taffy I'm sorry because that's all I could think of walking into this place; that and how much I wanted the taffy in my mouth. They had so many flavors! I grabbed a bag and started filling it up. The taffy was flavorful, soft and delicious. Only con was how expensive it was, but it's a tourist trap so I expected as much. I enjoyed a few too many taffy's on my flight home. read more

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Cara L.

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Thank goodness they had a sample of the day to taste test or I would not have bought their taffy! It is by far the best taffy I have ever tasted. It is the freshest, softest, most flavorful taffy. The Bing Cherry Vanilla had me at HELLOOOO! Delicious! The unfortunate thing for me is that I live in Ohio and yes, I can order online but not all the amazing flavors that they have to offer! This taffy has forever changed my life! read more

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Toni M.

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A little overpriced in my opinion but they can get away with it. Tried lots of flavors they were all yummy and soft. read more

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Strea S.

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Went in specifically for black licorice Taffy because the store I usually buy from was out. Thank goodness I put a handful of buttered popcorn Taffy in because the black licorice taffy was bland, had very little flavor & not worth the $13 I spent. The buttery popcorn was well flavored & good, soft and delicious tho. As good as it is 10 pieces of good taffy was not worth what I spent! Disappointed that I didn't buy from a different shop. Halfway back to Denver & I'm wishing I had sampled before I bought! read more

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Judy H.

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This place has pretty good taffy, but it's a little too soft in my opinion. The flavor selection is great though, and I do enjoy the sour flavors because it is less sweet and I prefer less of a straight sugar taste read more

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Literally the best taffy I have ever had the pleasure of tasting. The place is clean and you have many options to chose from. The taffy is from another world - amazing quality. GO HERE!!!!! read more

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This place's taffy is so good! I don't really like taffy but I discovered that I LOVE their sour flavors. It's fresh and soft and delicious. The staff is friendly and they also have some fun ice cream cones. It was a daily stop every evening while in Estes park. read more

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The is the BEST taffy I have ever tasted. So creamy it melts in your mouth, not overly sweet like many I have tried. I have tasted taffy from Catalina, CA to Mackinaw Island, MI & I am telling u this is a must have. My favorite flavored were vanilla, blueberry cheese cake, & strawberry banana. read more

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I am so pleased with this little store. We went through Estes Park this summer and discovered it. I have just ordered by phone this last Thursday and I got my order on Saturday. It was all I ordered and got here so quick. Their taffy is so fresh, chewy and delicious. I will both visit again and order by phone again and again.... Thank-you Estes Park Taffy Company. read more

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121 E Elkhorn Ave
Estes Park, CO 80517
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(970) 586-3407
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https://www.purplemountaintaffy.com

Hours

What time does Purple Mountain Taffy open?

Purple Mountain Taffy opens at 10:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Purple Mountain Taffy close?

Purple Mountain Taffy closes at 7:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Sun 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Payment methods

Does Purple Mountain Taffy take credit cards?

Yes, Purple Mountain Taffy takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Purple Mountain Taffy have catering options?

No, Purple Mountain Taffy does not have catering options.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Purple Mountain Taffy have bike parking?

Yes, Purple Mountain Taffy has bike parking.

Does Purple Mountain Taffy have parking?

Yes, Purple Mountain Taffy has parking options. Street Parking

Review Highlights - Purple Mountain Taffy

“They give everyone a free piece when they walk in, which I thought was a very nice touch.”

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4.4(59 reviews)

Visited today with my wife, who specifically loves tiger butter, and we mentioned this while…read morespeaking with the older gentleman behind the counter. Unfortunately, he didn't seem very interested in helping or ensuring we received what we asked for. We purchased three pieces of chocolate for $23, which already felt expensive, and when we returned to our hotel we realized they had given us the wrong chocolates--no tiger butter at all. We tried calling the shop to address the mistake, but it went straight to voicemail. Between the lack of customer service, the error with our order, and the high price point, the experience was very disappointing. For the cost, the quality did not meet expectations. Sadly, this place feels past its prime, and I wouldn't recommend it.

I love the nostalgic, retro vibe of this place. And I really appreciate the fact that they offer…read moreanything sugar-free, as several places in Estes Park do not. That being said, the elderly gentleman who took our order wasn't nearly as sweet as the product he was selling. In fact, he seemed put out to see a patron enter into his establishment at all. Regardless of the stale service received, this is a unique spot for families, with plenty of space for kids to run around, amidst a fun colorfully lit backdrop that gives off an arcade feel from an era gone by. The framed canine on the wall, much beloved by its owner, is a cute touch too. The sweet snacks once sampled back in the car weren't terribly fresh, but we plan to visit again and try more items on the expansive menu.

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Old Fashioned Candy And Store

4.2(24 reviews)

In this store I found almost every childhood candy that I didn't need! The displays were amazing…read moreand they even allowed taste testing of the newest freeze dried candy like Skittles and Milk Duds. The staff were super friendly (probably due to a candy high! The ambience is very nostalgic with old ads for candy all over the store. This store is definitely worth a visit when in Estes Park.

My daughter and I visited this candy shop last month on the search for some freeze-dried candy and…read morethey had a great selection of it! Other than the awesome selection of freeze-dried candy, which they let you sample one piece of, they had a TON of other candies as well. I had to get a couple things for myself as well. This candy shop is awesome and we can't wait to go back.

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The Taffy Shop

4.8(147 reviews)

Friendly staff, the best saltwater taffy I've ever had…read more The person working was so kind, gave us so many options to sample and was very patient with us along with generous as she filled up the box. I wish I could come pick these out on my own every week!! Can't wait to try and order them.

I love banana Laffy Taffy, so when I heard about this place I was excited--but I still wasn't…read moreexpecting much. It completely exceeded expectations. When my wife and I walked in, it felt like stepping straight into the 1950s. The young man behind the counter was fantastic--great customer service, very professional, and dressed perfectly for the classic candy shop vibe. He was extremely helpful when we asked questions about different flavors, which made the experience even better. Our favorite flavors were banana (no surprise there), salted caramel, creamy peppermint, and lemon. The candy itself was excellent. Skip the other taffy spots downtown and go straight to this shop. It's well worth the experience, and the taffy is outstanding.

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Caramel Crisp Shop

4.7(23 reviews)

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A whole menu of sundaes, ice cream, hot dogs, pretzels, and a entire selection of candy. One of the…read moreshop workers was commenting that they are known for their hot cider at $3.00 a piece as well as their jumbo Caramel Crisp popcorn. Some wacky and unique flavors include cheese corn, and peanut corn. It looks like they have about 10 different and unique flavors. Aside from their Caramel Crisp, they have delightful Caramel dipped Apples that are covered in different colored sprinkles and peanuts or simply plain. I think it's also helpful to say that they offer sugar free option candy and salt water taffy. Their bulk candy is weighed and sold between $2.00 and $5.00 depending on the weight. Overall, a really cool candy shop.

The peaches and cream ice cream was stellar! Very decadent wonderful, we also got the soft serve…read morecone which was pretty darn good. The lady helping us had an awesome personality! Would definitely recommend over there neighbor to the left.

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Laura's Fine Candies

4.0(118 reviews)

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Right when walking in, I was greeted with a sweet smell of taffy. I was pleased to see such a…read morevariety of salt water taffy from cotton candy to huckleberry. They also had several kinds of ice cream. A great place to stop for a sweet treat!

This is a cute shop for a post dinner treat Tried a variety…read moreof cookie flavors and they are thick and chewy. Also got a box of delicious toffee

Variety of Taffy flavors, homemade chocolates, ice cream and more

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Rocket Fizz

4.1(16 reviews)

0.3 mi

Amazing selection of candies. While window shopping another…read moreperson outside with their dog told us what a great place it was. Nice attentive workers (maybe owners). Directed me to the soda I was looking for and showed me where it was cold in the fridge. Huge selection of pop sodas. Well organized.

I've never seen so many oddball soda flavors in my life. Not being someone who eats that much…read morecandy, this store was much more to my son's liking. He was in heaven trying to figure out what exactly he wanted. You can see the fun he had at the 10:29 mark of our travel video below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_FY8QeABUA

So much taffy!

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3.4(14 reviews)

Went there today. Great ice cream and pop corn. Good conversation place, thank you Lisaread more

really nice place but if you are looking for toffee don't come here because it's just honeycomb…read morecovered in chocolate and labeled as "toffee"

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Munchin House

3.9(57 reviews)

0.0 mi

My wife and I stopped in to try the truffles and were disappointed. At $2.75 each, we expected much…read moremore flavor, but they were very bland. Honestly, Dove or Ghirardelli chocolates from a regular grocery store would have been a better option. Customer service was mediocre--just a quick greeting when we walked in and nothing beyond that. Overall, nothing about the experience stood out, and there are better places in town for truffles. I wouldn't recommend this shop for them.

The mint chocolate chip ice cream at Munchkin House is hands down the best I've ever had. The mint…read moreis fresh and not too sweet, the chocolate chips have the perfect crunch, and the texture is so creamy it almost melts before you finish a bite. I've tried this flavor everywhere, but nothing comes close. Also, the store is usually packed but the line moves quick.

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Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory

3.2(39 reviews)

0.4 mi

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Huge selection of chocolate cramped into a little shop. Staff is really cool. If you need a…read moresouvenir box of chocolates to bring home, this is the place. They have plenty of premade assortments. They also have a bunch of different size gift boxes for custom assortments. They're happy to put a ribbon on boxes for you at no charge.

Who doesn't love chocolate everything?! I'm an obvious chocolate lover so of course I added this to…read moremy itinerary. The choices are endless. They've basically covered everything except the cash register in chocolate. Major credit for limitless options. It took me several minutes to finalize the impossible decision. Because I'm a s'mores girly, I opted for the chocolate dipped concoction of Graham crackers, marshmallows, and peanut butter. The aesthetic was on point. See picture! Decorated so adorably. Unfortunately the taste didn't quite match. The chocolate tasted minty? Not even like natural mint flavor but more like the taste of too much extract. This item wasn't advertised as something with mint included and it certainly wasn't welcome in a s'mores treat. Not sure if they add the mint flavor to all of their chocolate but be aware! It really messed with the flavor IMO. Ultimately it was a bit of a miss for me given the flavor. The service wasn't much to write home about either honestly but the employees weren't rude just not friendly or welcoming either. I'd skip this in favor of one of these other treat shops.