The Candy Chef

They’re not ‘closed’ per se but only does special orders for pick-​up. But I came (back when they had a regular business hours) and took me awhile to find it but finally found them hiding in an alleyway of sorts. Definitely not prime location. I was kind of hyped to try this place as I’ve read great reviews on this place. When I stepped in I honestly wasn’t impressed.
The walls were kind of bleak, lighting was washed out with that fluorescent green glow that gave everything an eerie look (think scary movie hospital scene). I thought I had stepped into the wrong place, double checked and surely I was at the ever so delectable ‘Candy Chef’- I noted the prices and thought to myself that it was kind of pricey for a small tub of candy. I got a small tub of sour belts for a little over $ 6.00. I could’ve just went to Costco and bought the large tub for that price. –_​–
This place definitely didn’t give off a candy store price, and the prices are wayyy overpriced. I haven’t been back since.

I am in love with their chamoy apples! You have to try them at least once. My fav would be the mango crunch, it’s just the perfect combination of sweet, sour and crunch. Just thinking about it makes my mouth water haha If you love those Mexican candies you’ll absolutely love these apples. I usually buy a couple and keep them in the refrigerator for later dates. They last for a long time if kept in the fridge and they even taste better cold! Yummmm… Follow their Facebook and instagram to see when they are open to drop by or place an order online. Their apples are also sold at the candy shop at The Block or The Outlet whatever you want to call it in OC but they run out fast so hurry or else they’re sold out. The saying goes. An apple a day keeps the doctor away. I hope a mango crunch apple counts because I sure can eat them everyday haha

Honestly this is the best candy store eveeeeerrrrrr. They’re hidden in a little alley but once you find them it’s like heaven. They have a huge assortment of candy & a huge assortment of Mexican candy which I LOVE. They don’t weigh it like most candy stores — you just pick if you want $ 5 worth of candy or $ 10. I usually do $ 5 because you can fit a lotttt in there. As long as you can close the container, you’re good to go! My advice is to come up with some kind of strategy so that way you can fit the most candy in the jar! Hhahahaha.

CHAMOY CANDY APPLES!!!
Love their spin on a candy apple. These treats have a nice sweet, tangy, and hint of chile. If your interested to try these delectable candy apples place your order online and arrange a pick-​up date and time. They also have other treats flavored with cahmoy: chamoy gummy bears (yum!) and chamoy dried mango (double yum). Prices are reasonable. There is either street or structure parking. Just note that the actual store is in a little alley located near Boiling Crab. The owner is super friendly and accommodating. Love this place!!!

My very first time laying eyes on their chamoy palace was during one of the 626 market nights!
The vendors were all packing up but before we left the venue, I spotted this little treasure with candy STILL out.
I dragged my sister over, tried their free samples and bought a $ 5 box of the chamoy green apple rings– WITHOUT knowing the name of the vendor :(
Since then, I’ve been searching for this little heaven. After countless searches of Unilocal,I’ve finally stumbled upon their page. Angelic music was playing in the background.
Visited the location only to find out they were closed :/​
Went online, set an order but I didn’t receive a confirmation email.
A week later, I emailed them ONCE again and finally received a response!
I was a giddy gal.
They notified my about their opening times this week and I dropped by today around 5pm.
I literally skipped to their steps hahahhh i was SOOO happy opening their door.
The store wasn’t fully stocked like their pictures on Unilocal.
Nonetheless, they had chamoy gummy rings.
There were free samples laid out (YAY) and I decided to get their camoy watermelon rings.
The employee said the green apple ones were softer but she prefers the watermelon rings because they were chewy. I went for the chewy choice.
While paying for my item, I asked why their store was closed.
She said they are distributors (?) and provide inventory for OTHER retailers/​stores to sell. Makes sense.
I’ll continue email them for store hours and the next time I’m able to pop my little head into their store, I’ll try their infamous candy chamoy apples!

The Candy Chef is a great little candy shop in Alhambra. I tried it because my sister really wanted to try their chamoy candy apples. It’s basically a candy apple covered in tamarind and a sweet spicy powder. It is quite good!
Note: They no longer operate as a retail store. So if you’s like to stop by try calling first, because they may not be open. Better yet try sending them an email to see when they will be there. They are very responsive and quite nice.

I went here on a weekday. Unilocal app show that they were open. I was looking for candy to give as a present. Since this place had good reviews I decided to drive there.
I arrived and it was closed! And there was a sign that said they didn’t not have regular business hours and to check the Facebook page!
I was so mad! I drove there for nothing. I stood in front of the store, used my phone to check their Facebook page to see when they will be open, nada!
I called the number and some lady picks up! She says they’re not coming in today and that they might be there tomorrow. She also said they changed procedures and all orders are placed online and there is schedule pick ups! Pathetic!
I ended up driving to Santa Anita mall to get candy at the Sweet Factory instead.
Totally don’t recommend Candy chef at all. Don’t waste your time!

The location is closed. Unilocal,please update your listing. What a drag to come all way over here to find it closed. The phone message states they are not open to the public. Please update and remove the listing

We were so excited about eating our candy… and then we found out it was hard.
Also, there’s a BOGO if you check in at this location.
But hard candy…

I’ve been here a few times and recently tried the chamoy gummies and really liked them. The chamoy candy apples weren’t bad either. You get to choose whatever size container you want and fill it with whatever candy you choose; sort of like a candy buffet. The only thing was when I went the past couple of times… they did not have the sour strawberry belts :(I would definitely come back here for the candy. The owners were very friendly and helpful as well. It would be a great treat if you’re heading over to the movies too.

Trolli Sour Gummy Worms– best candy ever! The Candy Chef is a cute little candy shop in a small alley right by Boiling Crab with the friendliest owners + employees! At first I was a little disappointed because they didn’t have the «king sized» sour gummy worms, which I think are way better than the ones you can just buy at the store, but after leaving a suggestion, the next time I went. (and every time since then,) they had it!
The best thing about The Candy Chef is that they don’t weigh your candy, so it’s a set price for whichever container you get and whatever you can fit into the container. It’s a lot more worth it than spending $ 4.25 for ¼lb. at Sweet Factory. especially when my sour gummy worms can get pretty heavy.
They also sell cute candy arrangements, nostalgic candies, mexican candies, super size candies, and a bunch of other fun sweets, but if you can ONLY buy one thing… I’d say try the CHAMOY APPLES. For $ 5, they may be a little pricey but the apples are giant and delicious and I’ve never seen another place that makes + sells chamoy apples :)
All in all, the Candy Chef is definitely unique and fun. For someone with such a sweet tooth for sour gummy candies… it’s totally worth it!

CHAMOY HEAVEN!!!
I found my favorite little candy haven where I will not be judged by my second stomach for sweets.
Not only NOT ONLY there are chamoy goodies everywhere, the staff are always super nice and friendly. I am a fan, a definite fan!

Came here while walking along Main street with my husband as part of our date night (makes for a cheap date). We found this place when we saw a small sign right next to Boiling Crab that said «The Candy Chef» with their cute little logo and decided to walk down the little alley way to the little store.
This place reminds me of Sweet Factory that you would find in the mall. But this place does has a different system of purchasing candy. Instead of filling up bags, you would fill out plastic containers in various sizes and pricing. You play by the container instead of by the pound. There is also a pretty extensive selection of Mexican candy as well that you wouldn’t normally find at Sweet Factory (but honestly, I think it would be cheaper to buy these at the Mexican Markets). You can also purchase loose wrapped candy by the piece that is by the opposite side of the entrance in the store. It is 5 pieces for $ 1 but with the Unilocal check in deal, you can get 10 pieces for $ 1.
When we walked into this place, we were immediately greeted by a guy sitting behind the counter. We were here probably around 7 pm or so and there were only 4 other people inside walking the aisles, deciding what to scoop into their containers.
We ended up not buying anything because we were not in the mood for candy (surprising to me, I love sweets, but really wasn’t craving any. like I said, made for a cheap date that night). But I would consider coming back here and ordering some of their specialty candy gifts like the candy roses and such for birthday parties because they make for some sweet gifts (literally… and yes I know that sounded corny, but it had to be done).

**Located in an alley near boiling crab***
For first timers this place is impossible to find. I had to call to ask where their exact location was, and it didn’t help that the phone was breaking up either.
the young girl working was very friendly and helpful, she voluntarily shared her opinions about candies and the popularity meter amongst the customers, and let me sample a few candies (even though she wasn’t allowed too)
i got the largest tub for $ 10
which is pretty good deal. i thin the same amount of candy at Sweet factory would have costed me $ 15+
the Jelly belly sour hearts are the best in my tub and they are in the middle…
thats has to be a definite con when it comes to this place, the tub is a great concept but its inconvenient when im trying to access that one candy, that just has to be at the middle or very end!
I also purchased the .25 extra sour power, which i have not tried yet.
but i really hope its sour and not that sugary sour taste.
and I also purchased the 10 pieces for $ 1 candies from the rack
but I do think they should add more variety to that rack. some of the candy there were very hard and tasted old.
they do have a variety of candy here and not so much chocolate candy.
I did get a lot of sour belts. The Pink Lemonade and COLA sour belts are tasty!
so are the white chocolate gummy bears.
overall this is an
inexpensive alternative to Sweet factory.

I’ve written two reviews previously about this hidden gem and my opinion has not changed. See my first review for my detailed thoughts about why this place is worth checking.
In addition to finding gems such as white chocolate gummi-​bears, chocolate covered honey combs, and chamoy mangos, where this place really shines (and perhaps deserves a 5 star rating) is with their flexibility with preparing party favors.
I was able to get 30 — (approx 2 oz) party favors with a mix of chocolate and white chocolate gummi bears for the price of their similarly sized «samplers» (99 cents a pop!). Sure… I could have done this at home on my own for a little less money, but I was able to save the time and they were able to make it look much more professional. Plus I didn’t have to clean the mess that I’d make if I were to do it!
In the past I’ve also ordered a candy rose made of sour belts.
This is a fun store to check out… but if you are in need of party favors/​arrangements, then this is a place that’s worth soliciting for help!

Cute but overpriced.
They have a lot of unique goods here. They have a wall filled with candy breakfast items and candy sushi, which is really cute. If you are looking for a specialty item, or a unique gift, this is a cool place. However, most of the items are priced on the higher side.
They have:
giant gummy bears (imagine soaking those babies in a tub of vodka. Now that is a party.)
Asian and Mexican candy
Video game and TV show reference treats
Just to name a few. It’s cuter than Sweet Factory, and less expensive than Sugar Factory.

I just found out that I am actually a great chef!
I will share my newest recipe with you because I am that generous.
Ingredients:
Bears (blueberry, milk chocolate and white chocolate gummies)
Legos
Honeycomb
Cola and peach sour belts
Watermelon and cherry (gummies)
Sour blueberry cola bottles and sour strawberries
Strawberry puffs
Smooth and melty minty kisses
Baby pacifiers
Haystack
Sour grapefruits
Directions: pick a container of your choice and mix all ingredients. I picked the snacker container for $ 2.99 and packed my candies beautifully.
Ready in: less than 5 minutes.
Servings: 2.
I watch my girlie figure so I don’t usually finish eating my candies in one day. Guess what? They were all gone and I wanted to get more haystack and honeycombs. What can I say… I am a great chef *sigh*
Other sizes: $.99 for sampler, $ 5.99 for sweet tooth and $ 9.99 for sugar rush.
The worker was super sweet and helpful. The place is so clean, organized and different than the candy places @ the mall. Located near Boiling Crab, this place probably gets customers from people waiting to be seated @ the restaurant.
4 stars! I am a fan!
The Candy Chef is yummylicious!

Creative innovative store with all their different candy displays/​gift sets. So many options to choose from and more of my liking than compared to sweet factory. I love the chamoy/​chili flavored section!!! And their 5/​$ 1 section has really good stuff to, like the Mexican vero balls YUMMMM. If you check in you get 5 for free J They also have other international candy like the French bon bons, hard stuff to find man. Price of everything is overall cheap. If I lived in this area I would stop by at least once a week, but it’s kind of a good thing so I save my teeth from all the cavities

This is a cute little store tucked away in an alley off of Main St. between Garfield and 1^st. I usually walk in and see the selections they have while waiting in line at the Boiling Crab.
All of the items are overpriced if you look at it from a standpoint of comparison to items you can get in bulk, but this place specializes in items that you thought were obsolete or yummy candies that you just don’t see too often.
Legitimate candy shops are so few and far between nowadays, it’s good to now that the Candy Chef is keeping the sentimental delight alive. The workers/​owners of the place are super kind and helpful, great conversationalists.
They seem to have many premade candy decorations kits that you can buy as a fun/​edible/​cute gift for kids and friends alike.
I came here with a Groupon and made sure I got my money’s worth. My sister and I each grabbed the largest tub and filled it to the brim with sour belts, sour fruit gummies, hard candies, soft candies, sour candies, candies galore.
I don’t know how frequently I’d visit the Candy Chef since, yes, they ARE kind of pricey, but the accessibility of their selection is definitely a plus.
Parking in the adjacent parking lot behind the Boiling Crab and Charlie’s Trio may become a challenge, but if you park across the street south of Main St. where Lovebirds is, there’s a parking structure with plenty of parking.

Candy!!!
The place is a bit hard to find at first, hidden in an alley next to the Boiling Crab. But, once inside, it’s nice and fun. I like that you can mix and match whatever candies you want in various size containers. The owner has been there the few times that I’ve wandered in and he’s probably the sweetest thing in the place. Love that they provide attentive service from the heart… a rare thing nowadays. Thumbs up for excellent customer service!
Plus the candy is yummy with lots of choices — and you get 5 free candies when you check in on Unilocal.
I especially like the chocolate that looks like little rocks.