See’s Candies

Pretty killer candy, I order online for the holidays.

I had a magical experience with the staff here! I think her name was paula may have been pamela but she really made joy come to my day!

Michelle was absolutely awesome and made my chocolate buying experience a wonderful one. The people here are super nice and seem like they really enjoy working here. It was pretty late in the day on a Friday and these ladies were still super awesome! Had a terrific experience and will not hesitate to return.

This is a 5 star if ever there was one.
The quality of the product (the candy) is good. In fact its legendary, and this location is no exception. The cleanliness and organization in the shop is nice too. As other reviewers say, it does take you back to a simpler time, when kids with ballcaps left their bikes outside and stampeded in wide-​eyed looking for whatever they could buy with the 1 or 2 quarters in their pockets.
It’s old school, yet modern. And that’s a good thing.
That’s all great, but where this place picks up it’s 4^th and 5^th stars and really stands out is the customer service. I had a girl named Michelle help me. I actually asked her name at the end of the transaction so I could mention it.
Do me a favor, dear reader: Scan through a few reviews of this store or any other Sees store anywhere, and you’ll see a common theme: People treating you like gold, smiling, being upbeat and really taking an interest in you.
I thought my girl here was just having an amazingly good day. lol But it appears this is the culture here. Its infectious. They offer you samples, make funny little comments when you select your chocolates, encourage you and make you smile.
And the best part? None of it seems fake or choreographed. Its real (or at least seems 100% real, which is what really matters anyway, right?).
This is a great candy shop, and the chocolate tastes good and there is a big selection to choose from, but it is the EXPERIENCE that will blow you away and make you feel good the rest of the day.

Went in to get a treat today for no particular reason and Francis helped me. What a wonderful and positive attitude he had. Great customer service and so refreshing.

It’s an easy to thing to run into a See’s right before a trip overseas to bring some «San Francisco» with you to share. I mean, chocolates hold up a lot better than a loaf of sourdough right?
The folks at this location are just lovely and friendly. As per usual, they offer a free treat with every purchase but the lady behind the counter was also extremely knowledgeable and helpful to boot. I was in and out with my box of chocolates and a chocolate nougat to nibble on the way home.
Love the nostalgic charm of See’s from the never-​aging classic packaging to the crisp black and white uniforms. See’s is truly a San Francisco classic.

So it’s a nice store without enough employees and really high prices! We left and didn’t purchase because we waited and waited and waited and gave up!

I brought a 4 year old coupon in (yes, that’s how I roll) and they honored it no questions asked! The woman behind the counter (Kara W) was super friendly and hooked me up with a free sample. Righteous!

I love all the gourmet chocolates that are on trend right now; however, I grew up in an age when See’s chocolate was our family’s San Francisco treat. It still has a special place in my heart even though See’s is a more frequent guest in my household now that I’m all grown up.
If you are in a hurry, there are plenty of pre-​made chocolate boxes. If you have time to linger, you can customize your box. Choose the box size and go down the line, pointing to the mini cocoa jewels you want to fill your treasure chest. I often go this route as different friends have different preferences. Go all milk chocolate or avoid all nuts. My mom likes anything with fruit while a friend likes dark chocolate and almonds. Finally, you can choose your gift wrap from plain to festive holiday paper.
If you want to just dispense with the fancy wrapping, you can get your chocolate in a bag. I often get my boxed chocolate along with a small bag of goodies to munch on in the car. Of course, this is to ensure the high standards of See’s quality are met. Wouldn’t want to pass on inferior chocolate to my friends or family.
Don’t forget your samples! When they finally got the milk chocolate patties back in stock after a yearlong absence, I must have looked really deprived since the sales lady gave me a sample … then another … then another. I think I could have gotten samples indefinitely if another customer hadn’t walked in the door.

A small little shop full of candy. I like that you can ask for a sample before you purchase. I’m not sure what’s the going rate for chocolate but I thought it was expensive. I don’t really have too much to say but it’s good to try while you’re here.

Evil Evil Evil sweet ladies make me buy delicious chocolates. If you haven’t tried See’s you are missing out on some of the best chocolates in the world. Sure there are fancy shmancy euro style chocolates out there, and many are outstanding, but See’s is in a class all its own.
A box a See’s every now and again keeps the people around you happy. They still give out free samples to everyone who walks in the door.

I am writing this based on service, as the chocolates were fresh and delicious as always.
I have been to many Sees candy stores all over California. I’m always greeted with a friendly smile and asked to try a sample.
I’ve been to the store twice in the last two days. I was not greeted with a smile and I felt as though I was bothering the workers. I had to ask for my sample on one occasion and received what appeared to be an annoying look. I felt appalled as I don’t feel they were upholding the See’s standard. I simply feel that these employees need better training. I hope corporate takes time to train these employees to provide better service.

First experience at this location – WORST SERVICE at See’s ever. Maybe it was the sales associate I got (Elaine G., I’m talking to you. I even tried to sweeten your day at the end of your shift, and you were still rude!)
Other than the service, I’ve been shopping at See’s for decades, so I’m sure that tells you a lot about how I feel about their tasty treats.
Do support their business, but avoid Elaine if you can. Boooooooooooooo…
Smiles go miles!!!

Free samples.
Scotchmallows.
Enough said. I cannot walk by any See’s and not go in, eat a sample, and buy some scotchmallows.

Ok I think there’s no word that can describe my passion for See’s peanut brittle bar! It’s kinda sugary but the sporadic peanuts in the bar balance out the sweetness and make it special.
Everyday after work, I’ll rush into the store on Market and only buy one bar ($ 1.40) and enjoy the free sample (preferably dark one if I’m lucky ;p) You know you go to the store too often when EVERYONE in the store recognizes you and know what ya gonna buy every time you walked in.
It’s 150 calories each so it won’t put weight on with only once piece a day and power me through the running and studying later of the day!
I think i’ll keep it up till I find something else to commit to lol. Yummmm.

Almond Royals!
A chocolate fudge with almonds embedded inside.
You bite into the chocolate fudge and chew it with the almond and the combined flavors will form happy clouds on top of your head. Close your eyes… chew… be happy…
This shop has saved my life so many times because whenever I’m in the mood for delicious chocolates… particularly almond royals, its’ usually here for me! They give out free samples but since I love almond royals so much, I always request my freebie to be the same item that I’m buying or sometimes they will automatically give me the same item. The service is so in-​tuned with my needs =).
You don’t have to make a purchase for a free sample, so, I’ve seen countless times, a homeless person would come in for a free piece of chocolate. The ladies that work here never refuse to give them out, although, if it were me working here, I would had SNAPPED. So, good thing I don’t work there. Hmmm hmmmm… I commend them for their excellent customer service skills and for maintaining their composure from SNAPPING! in front of any customer… paying or non-​paying.
It’s great here because you can buy pre-​packaged chocolates or you can get special arrangement boxes too. I usually go to the special arranged section for a handful of my all time favs… Almond Royals.
See you soon Almond Royals!!!

I love See’s, I have ever since I was a kid in Highland Park, east side LA. The ladies who worked here always offered a sample of something delicious.
Times have changed, but this place still has the air of tradition, even though they now carry sugar-​free chocolate, imagine that.
Enjoy!

Delicious lollipops. I bought a butterscotch lollipop and they gave me a tasting of two chocolates. I paid .75 cents for the lollipop and got two free chocolates. Awesome!
Very friendly service.

Probably don’t believe me, but See’s is the only chocolate I would really eat as a kid — except for in ice cream and drinks.
Godiva always tasted like wax to me and that drugstore and gas station stuff wasn’t as pretty next to that brightly colored packaged artificial fruity candy (recovered red dye #9 addict aqui!) No surprises in this box of chocolates Mr. Gump, but it does inspire lessons and memories for keeps:
(1) Box of Nuts and Chews — never changes. No disappointment if you know and love what you’re getting.
(2) Lolli-​pops — my ma loves the butterscotch and I used to love the vanilla til — well I don’t really like the vanilla anymore, but chocolate or pb remind me of bringing pops to school and pretending like I was Eddie Murphy — wanna lick? Sike!
(3) Candy doesn’t always come easy: Ma used to hide the butterscotch kisses and I always would find them ;) Not a game, neither one of us were playing and some things will never change.
(4) Almond Squares — The moment I realized I could just buy a box of these, was another moment I realized that I don’t have to buy things I don’t like or need. Perfect combo of sweet, light chocolate, and roasted almonds mmm love love love these.
(5) Poke a hole in the bottom and piss everyone off to see which ones were worth eating. Ok, I’m bold but not dumb, I only did this once, big trouble, and the repercussions inspired a temporary photographic memory.
(6) Make awesome gifts for the East Coasters: if he’s a mama’s boy, hook ma up — can make things slightly easier.
(7) Satisfies home sick homies: ie # 1 my childhood bestie survived her first winter at UPenn after I sent her a pound of Normadies (yuck) — never underestimate the power of a childhood favorite = temporary sanity ie # 2. My old vanilla pop loving friend survived his first tour in the east — said Sees brought him back to that «special place.» Apparently, they donate candy to soldiers and the whole food homeland connection really helps out around the holidays — really sweet.
(8) Bribery for the Godkids — eat your dinner, stop crying, grab aunty’s purse now hush please.
(9) Can snag a gift card from Costco for those last minute gifts. No one in their right mind is gonna say no to 1lb of Sees — even if they have to pass it along for health reasons.
(10) Holidays — 3pm break-​room binge, romantic vacations, family love, and manic Mondays that end in three pieces of candy…
Pop in and get your sample — bet you can’t eat just one. Ok, it’s not the best candy but it’s pretty dang good and all about tradition!
TIPS: If you don’t know what a piece is, just get a knife and cut it already.

Went to See’s Candies because we saw it on Market St, SF. There was a sign for Sour Hearts on sale so I went in.
Sour Hearts came in a 8oz bag half filled w/​sour chews in fruit flavors of Cherry, Lemon, & Berry. On sale it was $ 3.90. I used my credit card & ask for the a sample, always ask for one especially if buying something.