CANDY FOR ALL (3.75 stars)…read more All kinds of candy. Oldskool candy, newskool candy, and freaky-deaky candy. When there is a popular event happening downtown... okay; maybe that once a year event happening downtown (ComicCon) this place was packed with people for some reason even though there was nothing "ComicCon" about it. Maybe it's not the usual bar or restaurant in Gaslamp that intrigued people to come in. I went in because I simply love candy and wanted to see what they have. To my surprise... they had "a variety"... will leave that up to your imagination.

My family was excited to attend a signing event at IT'SUGAR during San Diego Comic-Con, especially…read moreafter spending over $400 in the store. Unfortunately, my experience was overshadowed by the way Kyle treated me. I was there with my 5 yr old and 8 yr old children and it was upsetting that this interaction happened in front of them. I was waiting for the signing and needed directions about where to go and what to do. Instead of providing clear guidance, Kyle gave me multiple different directions and was r, which left me confused and stressed about missing the event. When I asked for clarification, his tone came across as rude and dismissive rather than helpful. What made the experience even more disappointing was that he was noticeably kind and friendly to my husband but his attitude toward me felt completely different towards me. As a customer, I expected to be treated with the same level of courtesy and respect no matter what gender. Comic-Con is already a hectic environment, and customers rely on staff to help make these special events enjoyable. Instead, this interaction added unnecessary frustration and took away from what should have been a fun family memory. After spending more than $400 and looking forward to the signing, I left feeling disappointed by the customer service. After the confusion, I spoke with the actor and got my figure signed. They acknowledged that things were confusing and said something along the lines of, "Sorry for the confusion," and explained that things were a bit weird with how everything was being handled. Their kindness and willingness to explain stood in stark contrast to the experience I had with Kyle. Although thats not the interaction I was hoping for with the actress. I would have preferred a joyful meet and greet autograph as opposed to an awkward apology from the actress, who was lovely. I hope management addresses this so future customers are treated consistently and respectfully, especially when families with young children are involved.

We purchased Peanut Butter Dream candy and it was the best confection that I have had in a very…read morelong time. I found the 2nd piece in my purse a week later and it was still sooooo good!

Sooo, I was going to the theatre a couple of doors down, waiting for my mom who was parking the…read morecar. Thought I'd hop in there to see if I could find some sort of cough drop or lozenge just in case I needed it during the theater experience. Also I was wearing a T-shirt that was somewhat political and I saw the owners' reaction when I walked in and his eyebrows reacted possibly involuntarily. Turns out they did not have anything cough drop related except peppermint or Lifesavers-type candy - which seemed weird in a place that has floor to ceiling nothing but candy but OK. So I got some peppermint and a couple of Laffy Taffy's, two little games and headed to the counter. The girl was polite and then the guy with the eye brow came over and told her how much to charge (none of the candy had price tags) - turns out my regular sized Laffy taffy's cost me four dollars each!!! WTF? They made conversation with me like "are you going to the theater tonight?" "I hear it's really good!" blah blah blah, asked me if I wanted a receipt ME: no thank you ME (thinking): there's always Yelp How do they get away with this? oh yeah we live in a capitalist society. go team!

I can't even tell you how much I love having this little shop in the neighborhood. I usually just…read moreget some fresh fudge, but one of my friends loves filling up a little bag of assorted candy when we visit together. It's great for a sweet treat and to lean into the nostalgia of the kind of candy stores I grew up visiting. I went recently and learned they added.... Apparel. ;-) Not the nostalgic kind, the leather wearing adult kind that is absolutely perfect for the Hillcrest neighborhood. I love living here. I can't wait until I have friends visit this summer and can take them here for some delicious fudge and surprises.

After a quick meal in Hillcrest, we stopped in here to check out the goods. The Candy Pushers is…read morefull of all the sweets you could want, along with other items like candied apples, shakes, and even truffles! They have a good assortment of gummy candies, as well as novelty items like keychains, trinkets, and innuendo-esque items (in chocolate form), if you know what I mean. If you're looking for a good gag gift that's actually edible, you can find them here! The employees are really friendly and engaged in polite conversation as we shopped. The store is kept clean and it's very inviting, although I wouldn't recommend bringing small kids inside, lol. You are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth cravings while in here!

I stopped in to peruse while meandering my way around Old Town. While I didn't buy anything, prices…read moreseemed reasonable and they had a wide selection of candy products. It had an old-timey feel, which was nice to experience.

Not a lot of unique items here like I find in other candy stores. It gets packed in here and the…read moretongs for the jars are not easily reachable everywhere so I was seeing people using their hands to get their treats. Definitely turned me off from wanting anything. Prices were also higher than I typically see. I tried some of their taffy and I wasn't very impressed. Like I said, nothing special about this place, but if you want candy it's a good enough place to go as any.

Popped in for a quick walk around this candy shop.It is so super cute…read more They have a little sweater station where they can press decals on for you.They even have a make your own mix and match candy bar in the back.Looks like they make their own popcorn too. Pots and lots of variety, so much candy in here. Smells so good and so sweetly addicting.As soon as you walk in the service here was great.And everybody was very kind.We were checked out very promptly, and there is not a lack of options here.

I placed an order from this company & the wrong ordered was sent. When I reached out by email only…read morecannot get through by phone the manager replied she would resend the correct order & I will receive within a week. The order was never received I reached out multiple times with no response. I had to dispute the charge on my cc which was reversed. Poor poor customer service I would not purchase from this company.

Peruvian pearls of chocolate? Never tried them before! But let me tell you that they pair perfectly…read morewith any San Diegan craft beer! I went to a party where chocolates of various corners of the worlds where paired with the very local Stone brewery liquids and the one that caught my attention more was the sweetness of sweet Marcie Shapiro's chocholates. She has been in the chocolate industry since 2005 and her business is locally based even if focusing in Peruvian cocoa to craft her different offerings. Her motto is "connecting people through chocolate" and she is all about organic, renewable energy and Eco-friendliness:) After she informed that many of her creations can be found at Jimbo's and other local markets, I am going to check for this brand at the dessert aisles and who knows if I will then throw a beer-choco pairing party myself!

The cashier lady who yesterday night around 7- 8pm was very friendly!…read more I could tell she was giving me a sincere, warm thank you for making a purchase. Ambiance is a well lit store & plenty of chocolate desserts to select from.. At least they're open somewhat late if you're craving sweets. ** EVERY DAY THEY'RE OPEN 10AM - 7 PM

Love this place! Friendly, helpful staff, delicious treats and always a pleasure to walk in & get…read moresome chocolates. I come here every time I am staying in Coronado, it's a tradition now. It is pricey but it's a vacation treat & the chocolate, especially the truffles, are worth it!

Yelp shows them as active but they are no longer at the location as advertised. I went to go…read morelooking for lollipops as advertised on "their" website. Waste of my time and gas. Yelp needs to update.

Beware with prices--signs everywhere says "candy bag $4.95"…read more But when I went to purchase, gal rings me up as $6.95. I pointed out the signs and she flatly tells me "chocolate is $6.95" no price signs indicated chocolate bags were $6.95!! I told her "you may want to make that more clear. All the signs say otherwise." She sarcastically says "oh, ok." This was my 2nd visit and both times were not favorable. Won't go back.

I tried this booth at the Sunday Lane park market. Chris, the owner, was very friendly. My bag of…read morekettlecorn was huge! The popcorn was light, fluffy, crispy and not too sweet with just the right saltiness. The prices are reasonable for the best kettlecorn I've ever had.

I had a circus themed first birthday party for my son this weekend and we hired Amaizeing Kettle…read moreCorn to make kettle corn treat bags as party favors for all of our guests. Chris made the kettle corn the morning of our party so it would be fresh. He has so many flavors, but I chose classic, strawberry, blue raspberry, and green apple to match the colors of my party theme. Everyone loved it! This is not your typical mall kettle corn. It's really light and crispy, not stale and sticky. Plus it's just the right amount of sweet for those who don't want their kids eating candy at a party or the adults who don't partake in the extreme sugar rush of birthday cake and fruit punch. Chris also offered us the option of setting up at our party and making it fresh for everyone. Unfortunately we already had a taco caterer so we were limited on space, but I'll definitely keep that in mind for our next event. I got so many compliments on what a great idea the kettle corn was. He even makes carmel flavor which might be my next personal order. :)

Stumbled upon Nibble Chocolate and I'm so glad I did. Ambience is sweet and cozy. It's a cute…read morelittle shop that feels like a hidden gem, especially if you're someone who appreciates good quality chocolate. They have a great variety to choose from, whether you're into milk chocolate, dark chocolate, or even non dairy options. I also love that they offer chocolate drinks and coffee, so it's easy to turn a quick stop into a little treat moment. I tried the peanut butter dates and they were so good. Smooth, rich, and just the right size when you want something sweet without going overboard. I also had a dark chocolate truffle and that one was just as good. You can really taste the quality. Customer service was a highlight. The guy helping me was super personable, gave great suggestions for drinks, and was genuinely kind, which always makes the experience better. Honestly, I'm just happy I found a chocolate spot within walking distance. Definitely worth stopping by if you're craving something sweet but still want it to feel a little elevated.

I don't usually seek out vegan products, but Nibble chocolate is a Bean to bar chocolate shop in…read morelittle Italy in San Diego with single origin chocolates. I sampled chocolate from Peru, Madagascar, and Kenya, and they all had unique fruity characteristics. Because they're vegan, so they use oat milk for their chocolate instead of dairy. My wife and I also wanted some drinks while we were here. I had a hot chocolate. My wife had hers with espresso shots. Good espresso in pure chocolate will never not be good. They are family owned and they only add chocolate, sugar, and oat milk to make their bars. Overall, this was a fun place to check out at Little Italy, and they also had a stall at the Farmer's Market.