After finishing up at Lolli and Pop, we spotted Balboa Candy right across the street and had to…read morelaugh because we live in Newport and visit the Balboa Candy there all the time. We immediately wondered if it was the same owner and sure enough it is. This Palm Springs spot is their second location and it felt like a little piece of home for us. We could not resist grabbing another bag of candy to support a favorite local shop. They had all the classics we know and love from Newport including the huge variety of house made taffy, baseball chew, and every kind of sour candy you can think of. Everything was fresh and displayed so nicely that it is impossible to walk out empty handed. The staff here are just as friendly as the team back home and the store is spotless and fun for kids and adults alike. Whether you are visiting Palm Springs or a local with a sweet tooth this is an easy recommendation. It is the perfect spot to pick up treats for yourself or to share and it definitely made our anniversary weekend even sweeter.

I am in my 70s and still love candy they have a great selection and very helpful staff…read more I must go for the jelly bellies so many flavors yum yum hope to see you there

I accidentally left a review at the Palm Springs location! but this toffee is the best and totally…read moreworth it. We also tried the popcorn and ice cream. They are very welcoming. Say hi to Sheri from the Almeida Family!

I love chocolate, toffee, and ice cream so trying this place was an easy decision!…read more From the moment we walked in .. the customer service was exceptional. The gentleman who greeted my family was incredibly kind and offered us samples of their toffee popcorn and toffee bar. It was such a thoughtful touch and definitely got us excited to try more. We ordered the toffee ice cream cups and the toffee ice cream bar. Both were absolutely delicious. The flavors were rich, fresh and perfectly balanced. It's safe to say we'll definitely be coming back. The shop itself is beautiful. The space feels clean, inviting and thoughtfully designed. There was a nice elevated feel that makes the experience even more enjoyable. I loved how the interior perfectly complemented the simple, curated menu. If you're in the area and have a sweet tooth, this place is absolutely worth a visit.

If you want delicious caramel apples, this is the place to go. We tried the Reese's Caramel Apple,…read morethe original Caramel Apple and the Strawberry Cheesecake Caramel Apple. All were amazing! My favorite was the Reese's one. I also got the Dark Chocolate Almond Beat which is an almond cluster covered in caramel then dark chocolate! It was so good! The staff was also super friendly.

The store in Rancho Mirage has the Best apples in the Valley always Fresh and VERY delicious. The…read moreservice is ALWAYS so welcoming and attentive. The store is clean . Worth every penny. You want good tasting chocolate and fresh apples this is the place to go. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

After dinner at The Tropicale my wife and I wanted something sweet and we stumbled onto Lolly and…read morePots while walking along the main street in Palm Springs. The place immediately caught our eye. The front window shows a giant teddy bear and the inside is bright, modern, and so well organized that we just had to walk in. Right when you enter there is an entire wall of cotton candy which is my personal favorite. Beyond that there are rows of pastries and macarons, imported sodas and specialty drinks, plus big sections of taffy, jellies, and candies from all over the world. It honestly felt like a candy wonderland. We filled a bag with a mix of everything to celebrate our anniversary weekend and enjoyed it over the next couple of days. Every piece we tried was fresh and delicious. The staff were friendly and welcoming and the store was spotless and beautifully designed. Whoever put the space together clearly cared about every detail because it draws you in the moment you see it. If you have a sweet tooth or just want a fun treat while visiting Palm Springs this is a perfect stop. We left completely happy and will definitely come back next time we are in town.

Love this store. While walking around downtown Palm Springs we stopped by to get candy. Of course I…read moregot my gummy bears. All the flavors. The one I tried for the first time today was the rose gummy bear. Omg. Soooo good. I wish I bought a bag of just those. Well next time for sure. Clean and organized store. Great customer service. Loved shopping here with my niece and nephew. Such a happy place for kids and adults. lol

The place is in the shops mall, off the 111 Highway. Upon…read moreentering I was greeted by Travis L, he was sweet, kind, caring & helpful! He let me see what they all had in the store which I really liked. He asked me if would like to try a sample which I did, it's delicious was a Carmel chocolate so thank you so much! This store is super clean, very lighted up so can see everything, well organized & very attention to details love it! I wanted my own custom mix which included their blueberries, white chocolate raspberries truffle, strawberries with white chocolate , 1 dark chocolate caramel, 3 caramel chocolate. It's was a wonderful experience here ! I'll be back again ! Thank you so much Travis L!! He is your superstar! I'll tell all my family & friends to come here!

The best texture and quality dark chocolate…read more Dark chocolate covered almonds are a healthy snack that contain fiber, vitamin E, and antioxidants. Love See's candies for the quality of dark chocolate, have been eating them since I was a little girl. Glad to find one in Palm Desert, CA You can sample one chocolate before buying.

Unfortunately I think this place relies on its location and not on products or service. There is so…read moremuch potential here, but what you have is an aging store that is more "needs attention" than intentional nostalgia. The candy is old and definitely not fresh, the date shakes were meh at best (tragic, considering where it's located) and a cashier that seems as happy to be here are the stale candy and outdated decor. Definitely a "will not return" and that's a shame.

Due to the oppressive heat, Jamie W and I were in the mood for a date shake. Like real bad. We had…read morejust finished a cocktail combing expedition on E Arenas Road and decided something thick, sweet, and suckable was needed in a non-alcoholic setting. Now we could've gone to Great Shakes (review: https://yelp.to/mzOC66QAth), but there was a line and we just had no patience. So we walked over to this place because only a handful of people were in here. It wasn't a shake shack but a sweets shop, an old-fashioned, family-run operation. There was just one woman behind the counter, and she was busily handling orders for chocolates and candied apples. We waited our turn and ordered a couple of the $7.99 Date Shakes (Photo 9). They were fine, even without the mini-donuts Great Shakes serves with theirs. I need to give her credit for making it from scratch without any help from the rest of the family. FOOD - 3 stars...good date shake, no frills AMBIANCE - 3.5 stars...look at all those sweets! SERVICE - 4 stars...she works hard for the money TOTAL - 3 stars...a sweet tooth goes far here RELATED - Exploring Palm Springs? Here's my collection of places l've tried and reviewed: https://yelp.to/a20dwyuD78

*And the Oscar Goes To?*…read more What better way than today to surprise my Leading Lady with some Oscars? My wife sampled all the Olive Oils and Balsamic Vinegars in the store and narrowed it down to one of each. As for her Leading Man? I chose the ARTiChoke HeARTs of Palm Tapenade. As for my Supporting Cast? Mom will be ecstatic when she receives her Highland Butterscotch Sauce Oscar Award. Dad will LOVE the Hot Chocolate Fudge Sauce Oscar he'll be awarded. Best Director Nominee, Micheal, who manages the store, managed to captivate my wife for nearly an hour with samples, lessons and the history of all the products. {{{big round of applause}}} Thankfully, Best Supporting Actress Nominee, Hailey, was there today too, to assist all the other customers while Micheal gave his undivided attention to my Leading Lady & Wife. {{{big round of applause}}} Can't say enough about this place...and can't wait to indulge in all the spectacular one of a kind items purchased today. Olivier of Napa Valley on El Paseo, Knocks it Outta the Park. And the Red Carpet too.

Such a nice shop!!…read more At first I thought that it was just olives but there is so much more: sauces,, mustards, "cremes" (sorr of like lemon or other fruit curds", interesting kitchen items, and, of course, olive oil. The customer service is top notch, and as a bonus, the prices are quite reasonable for gourmet food items. The store is nicely appointed and decorated.

Shields Date Garden is off Highway 111 & Jefferson St. on the Corner…read more Today, I came here to buy delicious Dates! Dated it up!! Upon entering I noticed how super clean it is & so were their restrooms. It's highly organized & with attention to details. The atmosphere was super friendly, welcoming, warm. There so many kinds of dates here to choose from: Pitted Royal Medjools : Large Medjools Soft Medjools Sugar Medjools Soft Blonde dates Barhi dates Yellow Barhi dates Black beauty Dates Pitted Deglet Noor Dates Thoory Dates Abbada Dates Halawi Dates Honey dates Zahhidi Dates Khadrawi dates Blonde dates Brunette dates Deglet Noor If you can imagine with these dates they have they what could you make into these Dates: date powders, crystals, sugar, date butter, syrup, dates breads & other bread, they also have mix & match, and infused with other fruit, date rolls, date cookies, dates pastes, they also have dried fruits & nuts, fresh grapefruit, great salsas, dressing, pickled vegetables, pure honey, shirts, hats, mugs, a ton of other great gifts for everyone. They Also have a beautiful walking area, Garden hours 8am-4pm, They also have a shop inside of Date Shakes, Ice creams, Seasonal juices, drinks, coffee here too. They also have a theatre called the Romance Theatre. Shields Date Garden also has a cafe in the back of the shop which servers breakfast & lunch from 8am-2:00pm, which will reopen August 14th due to summer. The cafe servers delicious meals, they can host special events and catering. I always love coming to Shields Date Garden! Everything is so fresh & great & unique gifts! Today when I was looking around, Javier Ledezma could see I had trouble finding something. He quickly asked what I was looking for or any questions & he answered them all beautifully & found what I was looking for so kind of him. Javier Ledezma was so very thoughtful, kind, caring, super sweet, very down to earth, very genuine! Javier L has this very positive upbeat energy about himself that really radiates! He is Rarest of All Diamonds! His shine can never fade! Please treasure him greatly!! Their price points are spot on & for quality & quantity it's well worth it! I'm always delighted to shop here, always with terrific & helpful staff! After I was gathering my load Kimberly & Alicia helped me ring me up & helped me bagged everything up. so sweet of them !! I would love to especially Thank Javier Ledezma, Kimberly & Alicia for Fantastic & Memorable visit! I would also like to Thank Shield Date Garden for a wonderful visit! I'll definitely come back again! I'll tell all my Family & Friends to come visit here!! Please be kind & courteous to these hard workers!!

Did someone forget to pay the electric bill? That place was…read morebeyond HOT and the theater was even worse. Walked in to check out the movie and didn't last 5 seconds before leaving. 1st time I've ever had a root beer float that was a cup of packed ice cream and a "pour your own can" of root beer. Place was overpriced, the temperature resembles a swamp and will probably won't go back. Sad... The place has been here forever, but has gone WAY downhill Those employees looked miserable in that environment and shouldn't be subjected to those types of conditions Shame on Shields!

I was told not to accept candy from strangers. But I didn't listen and was lured into Brandini this…read moreevening with a sample of the toffee and toffee popcorn. The two diabolical ladies worked in tandem with their excellent customer service. On top of purchasing the toffee and popcorn, I also got the toffee affogato. So decadent and enough for two if you feel like sharing. It's like the best coffee ice cream with a buttery, chocolate crunch. Your taste buds will thank you. Came back again for another toffagato! (Day 2) Treat yourself!

Passed this cute storefront a couple of times thinking they only sold toffee, so I was surprised to…read moresee a sign out front advertising coffee. It's a small shop with a few tables, making it a nice spot to sit and escape the heat. When we ordered at the counter, we were offered samples of their toffee and popcorn. They were so good I would've taken some home if we'd had a cool place to store them during the drive home. We ordered the toffee latte. At $10, it's a little pricey, though I understand it's made with their specialty toffee syrup. It was definitely espresso forward, which I didn't mind, but I wish the toffee flavor came through more instead of just a subtle hint with each sip. Even so, it was still a pretty decent latte and worth a visit when walking downtown.

Really blown away by this little, local business. (Well maybe not so 'little'...a friend of mine…read moretold me some of their items are carried at some Ralph's in the area?) That same friend is getting married in Palm Springs next month and pulled together a cute location-inspired care package to go with her invitation to guests. It's a virtual wedding, so she wanted to bring the experience of being in Palm Springs for all. Included a bag of this toffee caramel corn and let me just tell you...(and a few other recipients agree)...this stuff is ADDICTIVE. The absolute, most delectable caramel corn I have had in my life. Jam-packaged with decadent flavor, and quality corn, each cluster is HEAVEN and unlike anything I have tasted. I immediately got online (palmspringscandy.com) and ordered a sampling of bags. To my surprise, these treats are surprisingly affordable. For a mere $4-$6, you can snag a 7 oz bag in a variety of flavors. Or, go a full jar if your heart desires. Conversely, they also offer 3 oz bags in some flavors. (Note: shipping is around $9 but totally worth it if you're buying multiples, and is offset by the low cost of each bag). I snagged Toffee Caramel, Toffee Caramel with Cashews/Almonds, Honey Macadamia, and Praline Pecan. Drool. I was stunned when my order arrived just days later, perfectly packed including tissue and bubble wrap. Inside the package, a thank you message jotted down on the invoice, handwritten by Staci. A simple gesture, but one I always feel especially meaningful, as I typically only see personal touches like this with Etsy orders/smaller business. So, excellent customer service indeed. Very impressed and so happy to have discovered this gem. Thank you to Staci and team! You have converted a new, now long-term customer. 5 stars right at you.

Visiting from out of town & wanted to bring home special treats for family. I found the perfect…read moregifts at Palm Springs Candy Company. Who can resist the freshest, buttery, toffee-cashew-almond-caramel-corn that is sooo delicious, made weekly on site & travels well in 110 degree heat!?! For an addtl $1, you can even choose a pretty cellophane wrapped 16 oz plastic tub, ready to gift! (of this flavor only) Note: I should add that I only purchased this item today. There's much more to consider buying & the nicest lady behind the counter is happy to help!