Growing up in California, I can’t deny the delicious appeal of the specialty chocolates and treats from See’s Candies. Nothing tastes quite like them and the amazing variety includes flavors every palette. Not only can my family and I not get enough of our favorite flavors but they also make the perfect gifts for any occasion. A brand new location was opened recently and, the evening before the grand opening, I was able to attend a special blogger preview along with my daughter.
I was looking forward to this event particularly because I was kind of hired to help compile and manage the guest list. It was great seeing old blogging buddies and meeting new ones. Everyone was allowed one guest and we had a great turnout of some 50 people.
A New Kind of See’s Candies Store in San Francisco Now Open
50 people in a See’s Candies store? Yes, you read that right. This specific location is much larger than other ones. It features two counters and four registers to keep those lines busy during peak seasons. One feature that locals will appreciate is the available parking immediately in front of the store. The shop is located in the Safeway shopping center so there’s no shortage of places to park and its free! It is located in the Castro district but the area is busy and doesn’t look as sketchy as other parts of the area. Getting to the new See’s Candies store is super easy from the US 101 too.
The main highlights were wine and chocolate. More specifically, certain chocolate varieties were on display to sample with a perfectly paired wine or beer. For any pieces that weren’t out for sampling, we were encouraged to ask the servers behind the counter for whatever we wanted. It was like an open chocolate bar with all you can eat candy. Imagine Willy Wonka’s factory but with black and white tile.
All-You-Can-Eat Specialty Chocolates and Candies
While everyone loved tasting all the goodies they could handle, the kids were especially thrilled. I’m sure many of them were bouncing of the walls at home while the sugar high wore off. Well, maybe not. See’s Candies are very rich and full of flavor so there’s only so much you can eat. I noticed several young ones limiting themselves with how many pieces they had, even telling their parents when they had had enough. Great tasting candy and built-in self-control is a pretty nice combination.
After the guests began to dissipate, we had more of a chance to look around and tour the store. Munchkin and I even got to look behind the counter, something that had always been a mystery to us before. Munchkin was impressed that any allergens were clearly stated on the inventory boxes. In case you didn’t know, all of See’s Candies chocolates and candies are gluten-free. No wonder Frans is always excited when See’s Candies enter our home. He can actually enjoy them and and know for sure that they won’t make him sick.
Non-locals don’t fear as you can have some of the famous goodies delivered to your home via Sees.com. But, if you do happen to be the area, try stopping by the new See’s Candies store in San Francisco. Here’s the address so you can put it in your GPS:
See’s Candies Shop
Safeway Center
2016 Market Street
San Francisco, California 94114
I was compensated to assist with the event but not to attend or provide coverage. All opinions are my own.
28 comments
Annnnnnnd now my mouth is WATERING. What an awesome (and yummy) event!
Wow I think I would gain so much weight just walking into the store! LOL
I love Sees candy, Need to get some for the holidays.
Their lollipops were a HUGE part of my California elementary days 🙂
Yum! This looks like a fabulous way to celebrate! I’ll take one of everything!
That Maple Pecan Bon Bon sounds like my kind of treat! Yum!!
Yum. I get See’s candies in the casino in Biloxi – love love love love it.
Oh, I bet it smells amazing! I love See’s candies!
Oh yum, I love Sees Candy! I would love to visit a store one day, looks really pretty!
It looks pretty tasty! And you look so adorable 🙂
Oh how fun! This is a must see and do the next time I am in the city! 🙂
Now that’s the kind of store I’d like to go visit! I’ve heard of See’s but have never tried them.
I’ve ordered from them a few times. I LOVE their milk chocolate caramels!
Now that is an event I am devastated I missed! I love See’s Candy. Their chocolate is a family tradition in our house for holidays, but every day is special enough for something yummy.
I don’t believe that I have ever tried their candy before, but I’ve heard many people rave about it!
I’ve tried their candy before, yumm!
I LOVE See’s Candy. I need to visit them more often.
I LURVE See’s butterscotch pops. I’m always hanging out around their kiosk in the mall at the holidays 🙂
Oh yum, their candy is so very good!
That’s a huge store! I love See’s Candy and having a convenient location like that. What a unique experience for you to help with the guest list. Very cool.
That is definitely my kind of store. In fact, I am not sure I would ever leave once I got in there. All you can eat candy? Yes please!
How neat! I would have no self control in a place like that, that’s why I stay away. lol!
I’ve never heard of Sees Candies before. This looks like a wonderful event. Their candy looks so good, I wish they had a local location here so that I could taste it myself.
I can’t even imagine a candy store that large It must have been amazing to experience it!!
Love See’s because their candies are all natural and made with only the best ingredients!
All-You-Can-Eat?! I would have SO BEEN THERE! I love that they are gluten-free. 🙂
I’ve never heard of See’s before. I will have to pay a visit when I’m in San Francisco.
Other places should take after them about clearly listing allergies like that! Such a good idea! Also the fact that their things a gluten free is wonderful with this allergy becoming more and more common place.
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