Came here after lunch for a sweet treat! Had the cotton candy ice cream for my daughter and she…read moreloved it! Love the vibe of the shop! So colorful and fun!

First time visiting this past week. Such a cute and aesthetically designed ice cream and candy…read moreshop! Every corner is picture-perfect, and the colorful treats make it so much fun for kids. The ice cream and candy were delicious, and the whole experience was sweet from start to finish. Definitely a spot we'll be coming back to when we visit Newport!

It was my first time coming into this dulceria. I had such a great experience and my intention was…read moreto only look as I planned to make my little goody baggies for my nephews birthday. However, within minutes I got a cart and determined I was going to get my selection from here. They have so many options! The aisles are very clean and the prices are clear, so my biggest struggle was choosing which candies I wanted to take because they are all so good! The prices are very fair. When I checked out, the gentleman was so kind and boxed my items up in a huge carton and asked if I found everything okay. He even offered I pay by zelle so that I wouldn't get an additional charge on my card. Once I paid he walked me to my car and helped me load the huge box of candies. What incredible service. I will definitely come here again.

It had everything I needed and probably 20% to 25% then going to downtown LA. There were also ice…read morecream options, which I will probably try to do next time when I don't have subsequent meetings. Service was helpful as I was asked several times if I needed any help.

Such a fun time at Balboa Candy! I grew up visiting candy stores up North and those with candies…read morefrom my childhood are always extra special. Balboa Candy however, had more salt water taffy flavors than I have ever seen. I was shopping with friends who were on the hunt for honeycomb. Embarrassed to admit I didn't know people are honeycomb! My friend bought a half dozen pieces to share and I am a new fan! When I return, I will be sure to try the salt water taffy combos.

My dream! I live candy !! Super fun vintage style candy…read morestore on Balboa Island They have all kinds of Candy from salt water taffy to gummy candy from Sweden. A lot of it is by weight. So be careful because it is expensive. I guess since it's in a tourist area the price includes the experience - just be aware. Staff was super helpful and nice. Great service

After stopping here for some chocolates given as part of a Yelp elite event, I realized I hadn't…read moreupdated my review of this place in ten years and it deserves a higher rating than what I gave back then. I've patronized this place several times over the years and have been very happy with the chocolates they sell (Royce brand, from Japan). And the gaufres are a favorite. Aside from the Yelp "giveaway" on my latest visit, I also purchased some other boxes of chocolates and cookies as gifts for upcoming birthdays in my extended family. The women working here were amiable - full of smiles - and very helpful in assisting me in choosing the perfect boxes of treats. The quality of the chocolates is exceptionally high. If the box has the name Royce on it, you're going to be happy with what's inside. As with most Japanese products, the packaging is done with care and presentation is visually appealing. You'll find J Sweets at the rear entrance of Mitsuwa in Irvine.

Wow! Only 25 reviews for this wonderful place? How can that be? I was so excited to finally go to,…read moreJ Sweets. I had been wanting to try their treats for years but never got around to it. Probably because everything is so pretty. It's like when we all grew up with the wonderfully scented and pretty bar soaps that you just never wanted to use. J. Sweets is like that for me. Look but no touching. Weird I know. Not anymore though! Now that I know just how tasty J. Sweets candies are, all I have to say is "GET IN MY BELLY!" J. Sweets is located inside of the Mitsuwa marketplace right at the back entrance into the food court. We arrived around 6:30 pm right before the dinner rush. Luckily there was still plenty of parking available. I was quickly but kindly approached by a lady at the counter. I wish I got her name. She was super sweet, patient and very knowledgeable of everything that they offered. She wasn't a pushy salesman at all. In fact, she made me feel very welcome. She showed me around their small space packed with all kinds of desserts. Although space was tight and limited, everything was neatly stacked so as to not look like a mess. I told her I wasn't sure what I wanted to buy but that I don't like very sweet anything. She had me try a piece of milk chocolate with caramel. The chocolate sample was amazing, smooth, decadent, sinfully rich without the use of excessive sugar. You can tell they use high quality ingredients. What we bought; 1) I purchased a dark chocolate bar without liqueur - after that tester she gave me, I couldn't resist and I don't regret spending the money on it either. Wow. This is one of those things you hide from the household in hopes that nobody finds it. LOL. Jk. Or am I? 2) mochi cream in strawberry shortcake and double mango. I loved them both. Again, you can really tell the quality in the ingredients used to make their products. Next time I go back, i will definitely buy some Hattendo cream buns, some of their other chocolates that have liqueur, and the mixed packs. J. Sweets was such a special trip for us and the customer service was wonderful. We cannot wait until we go back and stock up on treats again.

I had a French themed baby shower and had a last minute idea to add custom cookies and cake pops to…read moreour little patisserie table. I came across Sugared and Ice and I'm so glad I did. Samantha was super responsive and really easy to work with. I sent her some inspo photos and explained the look I was going for, and she totally nailed it. The cookies were so cute and detailed, and the cake pops were just as pretty. Both were also seriously delicious. Our guests couldn't stop talking about how good they were. I'll definitely be ordering from her again.

ARE YOU KIDDING, THESE CAKE POPS ARE AMAZING!!!…read more I am sooo happy I stumbled across Sugared and Iced! Sam is so kind and was EXTERMELY helpful in deciding what treats would be a good fit for our company event. She is professional, yet personable and very responsive! We ended up with 6dozen cake pops all different flavors and each one was hand crafted beautifully! The presentation was so nice and let me tell you everyone raved about how delicious they were! We can wait to order again!!

This is a cute little chocolate and sweets shop in the Tustin District - Union Market place which…read morehas been open for a couple of months now. They specialize in European candies - brands you can not normally find in the U.S. - and toy filled chocolate eggs. They have the generic toy eggs and special licensed kinds (like Minions) with themed toys inside. See the photo for a sample of the neat package! I ended up buying one minion egg and an Oreo candy bar which was something that just hit social media that week and then walked in here on a fluke during lunchtime and they had it. Score! The Oreo bar was $3 and Minion toy egg was $4. Neither of which was cheap but definitely affordable. They give quantity discounts on the toy filled eggs. If you buy 10 for party favors or stocking stuffers, you'll get the best deal. Also 3 or 5 discount I believe. It's a store you could easily spend 15m browsing and ogling even though it is so small. Fun and entertaining and delicious. Cash and credit.

Chocolates from around the world, what's not to like? Prices are decent, BUT variety lacks some…read more They could have more shelves and displays, chock full of various treats. It's only been open two weeks, and I've been assured more variety is coming, including Belgian chocolates. The marzipan chocolate I had was excellent, and my kids can feed their Kinder Egg addiction here.

European chocolates are like red wine, full bodied, rich, and an explosion of flavor, indulgent in…read moreevery sense. Asian chocolates, on the other hand, tend to be lighter, less sweet, more delicate and subtle on the palate. Frenchian chocolates felt like they sat comfortably between both worlds. They were pleasant to eat, not as heavy or intensely rich as traditional Belgian chocolates, yet not bland or lacking in flavor either. The sweetness was well balanced, and the flavors were enjoyable without being overpowering. I probably would not go out of my way to purchase them again, but for those who prefer chocolates that are not too sweet or too bold in flavor, these would suit their palate well. Overall, I had a good time tasting them. Happy Valentine's Day!

Check out this unassuming, incredible neighborhood gem....and tell your friends!…read more From the moment you walk in, the upscale ambiance sets the tone for something special. The staff is incredibly friendly and helpful--knowledgeable without being pushy--and they truly make the experience feel welcoming. Everything is made onsite. The chocolates themselves are exceptional: European-quality, beautifully crafted, and absolutely delicious. Whether you're looking for a standout gift or a personal indulgence, Francium delivers! Sure a bit pricey, but this is a chocolate experience. A wonderful treat. Will I return? Yes, please!!

Zillymonkey is one of my favorite go to gift shops for my Miffy and Monchichi loving friends!!…read more The store has a variety of many different items/characters as well as a gashapon machine! Everything is so cute, it's hard not to shop for yourself as well! The owners are truly the sweetest. Every time I come they will gladly provide any recommendations to find the perfect gift! I was looking for a Miffy plush and they helped me find the one! The owners are also very knowledgeable about all their products as they informed me that the specific teddy material I grabbed was being discontinued so this was the last chance to grab it! Parking is plentiful as it's located in the Irvine Skypark business center!

Zilly has a great Milly selection -- anything from themed cups to baby rattlers…read more The store was well put together and had a good atmosphere walking in. The service was friendly. My favorite part here was that when I checked out, the items I picked up were swapped with fresher versions without the price tag sticker. This made it easy to prep as gifts. Will be coming back for more stickers (and hopefully for any Pochacco restock).