See’s Candies

How could someone not like See’s!!!
Chocolate wonderland with so much sweets to choose from, old school white uniforms and a free sample.
Came in to get a few pieces truffles and of course the free sample, yes I admit it I have no shame with my chocolate game.
I walked out with a customized 12 piece truffle box and a smile on my face.
My favs are the pumpkin truffle, peanut butter crunch and dark chocolate covered cherries. But really there isn’t one I would turn down.

Pros:
Good deal at Costco (gift certfacte)
Free candy w/​purchase
Good business
Clean
Bright
Nice staff
Cons:
Expsive
Too white color interior
Other thoughts:
Wll you can get a gift certficate at Costco in the deal section if you a better deal for candy. Dogs are not allowed. This place can be crowded.

$ 18 for a pound of chocolate. My favorite is the Milk chocolate California Brittle and the Milk Chocolate with Toffee Nut bars.

Today at 8:58 PM
I had a busy day and rushed to the Alameda CA, retail store. I got there at 7:59 and they close at 8:00. Door was locked with a line inside. I wanted to get gifts for mothers day. Stood there and waited for them to let someone out. Told them they closed early. Showed them my phone and it said 8:00. Waiting for a couple of minutes. Would not let me in. I said I was going to complain. It is Mothers Day tomorrow and I would think a big day for you guys. The girl did not care. Shrugged he shoulders and said there was a line and they would have to stay too late. I was amazed. The day before a holiday and you are sending away business.
I get Christmas gifts at Sees, Employee Gifts, Customer Gifts, and was going to get Mothers day gifts. I was really upset. I am going somewhere else in the morning. Will never go to that Sees. I probably will change my gift giving from Sees candy to something else. Hickory Farms sounds good.
Amazing that they are turning people away on they day before mothers day. I managed retail stores before and holidays were always an opportunity to increase the bottom line. The way retail is now you can not afford to be sending people away. Oh by the way, I was not the only one.

I’m a huge fan of See’s Candies. When I lived on the East Coast, I only really had two way to partake in See’s Candies: (1) order online or (2) buy in bulk when in California visiting family. When I moved back to California, I was extremely excited to be living near a See’s Candies location and to be able to have a beloved See’s treat every now and then. My favorite See’s Candies by far are the dark chocolate almond clusters. People been known to buy me a pound box completely filled with only dark chocolate almond clusters. This particular See’s Candies location is in the South Shore Center. As always, every time you visit See’s, you are offered a free sample, which is a great excuse to try something new or have an old favorite. See’s also has sugar free options, which is great for my father — when he learned he was a diabetic, he was bummed that he wouldn’t be able to eat any more of his favorite candies. But, once and a while now, he can at least have Sugar Free See’s.

Time: 5:18pm
Purpose: Wanted to see what new flavors they’re going to have for coming up fall season.
Staff: Older lady with hair tie up in a bun style and younger latin looking worker. They see you and won’t even greet you as a matter of fact you’re an invisible ghost to them.
Cleanliness: Immaculate
Eats: Half a pound of pecan logs for my mother in law. Quarter pound of chocolate cover citrus peels.
Products: Chocolate, sugar-​free, suckers, logs, drizzle sticks, gift wrap pre-​package, assorted you picks, cigars, marshmallow peanut bars…
Expectations: Come in here dressing well and you will get service. I think now they’re very selective to who they hand out samples to. I was in there by myself when 3 ladies came in (Hispanic) and they got their sample of the day. After I paid I still wasn’t offer a piece I look at receipt (ahem) and to no avail. I wasn’t even interested to get a samples but at least offer it instead of assuming I wouldn’t like it, how do you know if I do or not?
Final Thoughts: Good time at see’s candies are gone now. Corporate greed select your customers wisely and see if they do a purchase. I guess I was the invisible (Albertino «The friendly ghost»). My total was $ $ 33.72 exceeded the 3 ladies came in after me their total combine was only $ 6.58 you tell me.

Best bang for your chocolate buck! This location was not very busy on a Saturday afternoon, customer service was the usual high quality.

basic sees store. Small location with friendly staff! sample sample sample so scotch-mallows…mmmm

Heading to a party in the evening and needing a hostess gift, we decided on getting some See’s Chocolates. We checked out the large selection of box chocolates and decided on a nicely wrapped gold box of truffles.
The ladies behind the counter were busily working to box and wrap special orders for customers. Though it was a slight wait, the lady who helped us was friendly and processed our transaction. She offered our free sample to us as well. Hint for those that don’t know, you can select any candy of your choice for your free sample.
Thumbs up for this chocolate institution.

SF Chronicle had an insert from See’s Candies…$ 2.00 off coupon on a purchase of $ 20 or more, which expires on Easter Sunday. Time to take advantage and head down to See’s. I did not get the scotchmallow candy, but I wanted to try a seasonal flavored lollypop… orange cream. Eight of them for $ 5.75. Of course, I had to get my favorite… a bag of 30 butterscotch lollypops for $ 16.75. I didn’t get my free candy sample and that’s okay. The ladies were pretty busy with other customers.

After Valentines Day’s follows Easter and See’s Candies has a wonderful assortment of chocolate bunnies, eggs and marshmellow goodies. Some of the bunnies are solid and some are hollow. Always bite the ear first not the tail. Be Nice! I like the festive Easter decorations too, contrasting with the black and white checkerboard floor and white walls. This place is clean. Plus the help is super friendly and they give samples — Yes sample chocolates!
On this visit I purchased some chocolate suckers, some molasses chips and some chocolate creams. No boxes of nuts and chews on this adventure. They have one and two pound boxes so you can reach the state of chocolate induced comatose.
Five stars for See’s Candies.

Mmmmmmm I love See’s. just wish it loved me back & not add poundage lol
Staff always happy & friendly!!!
Until next time my sugar love.

I love this place for a free piece of Chocolate.

I love coming to See’s Candies for their butterscotch lollipops. I am hooked to the little ones! They always greet us either when we come in or as soon as they finish helping their guest they are tending to. They always offer us a sample. I thoroughly enjoyed the past sample of chocolate covered randoms. I’m sad we don’t have an actual shop back home but I can usually find it in a kios or at Dilliards. I will definitely always be back when I can.

Thank you See’s Candy for the free sample.
I love the rum nugguet candies & the sucker pops.

I came in yesterday with a dear friend and a couple of little boys. The clerk was patient and there were free treats for all. My friend made a purchase and I did not only because I honestly couldn’t justify buying myself or anyone candy right now. Later that day in a conversation, a woman said she made a big purchase turned down her freebie so I felt much better. Also, my friend said that there is a woman who comes in once a month for a freebie and never buys anything and justifies it by saying she’s diabetic. What a bunch of crap– she’s a freeloader because she can buy someone else a candy or sugarfree candy. Anyway enough judgements of others.
I’m glad See’s is here to brighten our days because our mood sure turned around after our freebie!

Come on down to See’s Alameda! They have a new Double Carmel chocolate that is to die for (well, it get’s me back there all the time).
Always friendly service, always a «taster» for all, and I wish every food joint was this clean!
Yes, I am a fan!

Out of all the See’s locations, I frequent this one the most.
It is close to where I reside.
I love their Lollypops, especially the Café Latte & Butterscotch.
My other Favorites include Rum Nougat, Mayfair, Scotchmallow, Scotch Kiss, Apple Pie Truffle, Blueberry Truffle, Apricot Delight, White Chocolate Raspberry Truffle, Dark Chocolate Raspberry Truffle, Strawberry Cream, Raspberry Cream, Kona Mocha, Mocha, Key Lime Truffle, & Orange Cream.

See’s Candies is all the same to me. so if i need see’s candies for gifts or my own personal consumption, i head for this locale as it seldom is busy in the afternoons.
san leandro is always busy… the selection may be smaller but then i’m only after the nuts and chews.

I ate a 1 pound box of chocolates all by myself on Monday. Yes. In one day.