See’s Candies

Wow! Horrible service. You would think during the holidays they would be better prepared and in nicer moods. All I wanted was a 2lb box of pre-​packaged candy like 4 others there however we had to wait behind all the people selecting each individual candy. The girl working the counter was rude and blamed it on ‘staff just being reduced to 3 ppl’… As if it was our fault. NEVER coming here again. Will be going back to gifting Godiva.

Employees are nice and awesome, place is clean, great customer service. It’s such a cute shop! Their treats are delicious and amazing. I say, it’s worth every penny I spent here. I don’t get the chance to go to the mall often but whenever I can and do, this shop is always on my «Must Go To» list!

This Fashion Valley See’s Candies is probably one of my favorite locations because of its cleanliness and because of the employees’ friendliness. Plus, there’s hardly anyone in the store when I visit, so I benefit from the employees’ undivided attention (but I usually am in there just to browse or I already have an idea of what I want), and from the great selection of free samples. The employees give out great samples — nothing too fancy or extravagant in flavor (one of the dark chocolate/​milk chocolate classics), so I’m always a happy camper.
I’ve only visited this store a few times, but every time, the employees were always quick to greet me and offer me a free sample. Keep up the great service folks … it really stands out, as I’ve been to other stores where I wasn’t greeted, helped and didn’t get a free sample (had to ask).
I already have my tried-​and-​true favorites from See’s, and here’s what I would recommend:
«Dark Chocolate Butter»: This dark chocolate treat includes a creamy soft center with chocolate liquor and butter that’s enveloped in rich dark chocolate. This is one of the plainer chocolates, but I love the rich, velvety taste of the dark chocolate exterior and the creamy, buttery interior.
«Milk Chocolate Butter»: If I’m in the mood for milk chocolate, I’ll go for this no-​fuss, no-​frills milk chocolate butter. It’s pretty much the same as its dark chocolate counterpart except for the fact that it’s enveloped in rich, creamy milk chocolate. You definitely get a sweeter taste, thanks to the milk chocolate exterior.
«Bordeaux Treat»: This is one of my favorites from See’s — the Bordeaux is absolutely timeless. For special occasions (Halloween, Christmas, Valentine’s Day, etc.) the candy company features larger Bordeaux treats (they look like a giant Bordeaux candy). The Bordeaux itself features a sweet blend of brown sugar and buttercream, surrounded by milk chocolate and decorated with chocolate lace. I love this chocolate because of its amazing texture and sweetness. The brown sugar-​buttercream blend is simply unmatched, and the fine fine sugar granules almost seem to melt in your mouth. The milk chocolate exterior embodies perfection, especially with the rectangular milk chocolate sprinkles. This treat is definitely one of my go-​tos.
«Peanut Butter Treat»: I love peanut butter, so when See’s brings out larger peanut butter treats for special occasions (Halloween, Christmas, Valentine’s Day, etc.), I usually spoil myself and get one of these large peanut butter indulgences. Think of a Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup … in See’s packaging. These large treats feature smooth, creamy peanut butter covered in a thick layer of milk chocolate. Depending on the occasion, there’s usually some sort of festive decoration on the candy’s exterior (candy Santa Claus, Valentine’s Day heart, etc.).
«Dark Chocolate Butter Treat»: Dark chocolate fans will rejoice with this larger dark chocolate treat. It’s basically the dark chocolate rendition of the large Bordeaux and large Peanut Butter treat. This indulgence features a luxurious chocolate buttercream center generously coated in See’s signature dark chocolate. I love the rich buttercream center that’s complemented perfectly with the layer of dark chocolate. Depending on the occasion, this treat often features a festive decoration as well (Valentine’s Day heart, candy Christmas tree, etc.).
«Milk Bordeaux»: I often get the Milk Bordeaux (the larger-​than-​life Bordeaux treat is saved for special occasions), and this chocolate morsel provides the right hint of sweetness after a savory meal. It features a creamy brown sugar soft center covered in milk chocolate and decorated with chocolate sprinkles. I think the luscious, creamy brown sugar center is the best part of this chocolate. It’s simply unmatched in both taste and texture! I also like the milk chocolate sprinkles on the outside, which provide a welcomed crunch.
«Dark Bordeaux»: Though I often get the Milk Bordeaux instead of the Dark Bordeaux, this treat is a great switch-​up every once in a while. Similar to its milk chocolate counterpart, this treat features a creamy brown sugar soft center, but it’s covered in rich dark chocolate and decorated with dark chocolate sprinkles. Because this treat is enveloped in dark chocolate, it’s less rich and indulgent than the milk chocolate version, but it’s still a sweet pick-​me-​up … perfect for dark chocolate fans.
«Dark Chocolate Chip Truffle»: This is one of my favorite truffles from See’s. It features a rich, creamy truffle center of semi-​sweet chocolate and chocolate chips covered in rich dark chocolate, and it’s topped off with dark chocolate sprinkles. Talk about a dark chocolate trifecta! I love the moist and fudgy chocolate center, as well as the tiny chocolate chips studded throughout the dark chocolate truffle. And, of course, you can’t forget about the sweet and delicious dark chocolate sprinkles that make the candy bit complete.

5 stars solely for the variety of free samples offered every time I go in there. Pretty delicious chocolate, too. No complaints from this chocolate lover! Staff is always friendly, too.

See’s is one of my many vices. This is partly due to the fact that I had an aunt that worked at See’s when I was a little boy, and she would always give our family gift certificates for 1-​pound boxes of chocolates. I truly believe that’s where my chocolate addiction found its genesis. The holiday season perpetuates my chocolate truffle craving, and See’s feeds right into it, much to the displeasure of my waistilne.
When Thanksgiving rolls around, you’re just missing out if you don’t make a special trip to See’s to grab a Pumpkin Spice Truffle. Heck, grab a back full of them because they won’t be there long. They’re just heaven on earth. Two weeks ago I made an impromptu visit while I was out running errands to have one of these truffles and, to my dismay, they had already discontinued them until next Fall. See’s, pleaseeeeee make the Pumpkin Spice Truffle part of your daily offerings. I BEG YOU. PLEASE.
When I can’t have my Pumpkin Spice, these are good substitutes: Orange Cream, Coconut Cream, Blueberry, Milk Chocolate Buttercream, Milk Chocolate Bordeaux. Love.
The employees at this particular See’s at Fashion Valley are always so sweet and polite. Their service is swift but very hospitable.

I was checking out the mall and decided to stop by. The female sales associate actually approached me to hand me a sample (that does not happen at the See’s closer to my place), which I think shows their dedication to customer service.
I went in two times: once when I passed by the first time and couldn’t decide on what I wanted, and again before I went home. The first time, the personality of the man behind the counter who seems to be either the manager or the shift lead was kind of standoffish, but he did not pressure me to buy anything. Helpful (by asking what kind of chocolate and flavor I like to try to steer me in the right direction), but no pressure, which is great since too much pressure makes me never want to come back.
The second time, there was another man behind the counter and he was definitely pressuring me. Luckily, there was another customer who distracted him while I made my final decisions.
It would be nice if it was clearer how the chocolate in the display case is sold (price/​lb. and how it’s packaged). I don’t often buy from See’s and I was confused about these points which inhibited the speed of my decision-​making. Of course, it was all cleared up once I asked a sales associate, but there doesn’t seem to be any information in the store without asking someone (the company is forcing them to do their job, maybe?).
It is also a bit difficult to examine the products in the display case due to its location relative to the check out line. If it were busier that day as it was in another See’s I visited another day, you would not be able to see the display case unless you got in line, and then you’d just hold up the line trying to make a decision.
All in all, it was a nice experience and the chocolates themselves were great, too.

Beyond happy they’re back and in their original spot! The staff is as wonderful as the candy they serve. Riley has got himself an incredible team who are knowledgable, patient and always so welcoming. You truly feel like you’re walking into Mary See’s home. Thadeus, Samantha & Desiree are such a fun trio and if you’re not sure what you want, they’ll gladly recommend their favorites and let you sample without judging. Welcome back See’s Fashion Valley! You were so missed!

The service was good today besides the moody gentleman. Maybe he was having a bad day but the lady working today was really nice. I really love the dark chocolate with marshmallow and caramel. I also love the scotch candies with marshmallow inside. The bars are yummy. Way more affordable than Godiva and just as good, perhaps better :) glad this place opened up again and I hope business will be good.