
Chocolate makes life a little sweeter. Make some chocolate-flavored memories with a Valentine's Day gift with one of these delightful sweet shops around Boise homes for sale.
- The Chocolat Bar - 805 W. Bannock St., Boise 83702
Sweets from The Chocolat Bar will take your taste buds on a trip around the world. Owners Jason and Trish use fresh, local ingredients to create flavor combinations inspired by their travels. Be sure to try the signature Theobroma bar, made with layers of dark chocolate, milk chocolate and caramel topped with chocolate cookie crumbles. Customers also rave about their truffles in flavors such as bourbon and cappuccino cardamom. Hours are 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. weekdays, 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sunday.
- See's Candies - 350 N. Milwaukee St., Boise 83704
How does a business last for more than 90 years in today's competitive marketplace? When it comes to See's Candies, the answer is simple: provide a superior product and elite customer service. Generations of customers keep returning for the luscious chocolate fudge, truffles, and candy bars made with classic recipes and quality ingredients. Can't decide on just one? Custom mixes are available in one-, two-, three- and five-pound assortments. See's is open daily from 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. daily except 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. Sunday.
- Idaho Candy Company - 412 S. 8th St., Boise 83702
The iconic Idaho Spud candy bar has been a part of childhood since 1926. Treat your Valentine to other equally delicious treats from the Idaho Candy Company. While the Wagers family took over in 1984, Cherry Cocktail, Old Faithful, and Owyhee Butter Toffee are still being made at the original factory opened in 1909. Convenient variety packs let you surprise your sweetheart with a range of Idaho Candy offerings. Retail shop hours are 7 a.m. - 4 p.m. weekdays.
- Cravin's Candy Emporium - 3064 S. Bown Way, Boise 83706
Candy makes everyone a kid at heart, and a visit to Cravin's Candy Emporium will instantly bring back memories of childhood. Billed as "your local neighborhood candy store," Cravin's shelves are chock-full of Bottle Caps, Atomic Fireballs, Root Beer Barrels, and other nostalgic goodies. In-house treats include freshly-made cotton candy and classic glass-bottled sodas that can serve as the base for creamy floats. As if that weren't enough, Cravin's features handcrafted "grown-up" chocolates such as truffles, English toffee, and turtles. Customize your gift with a special bag, box, basket, or retro tin lunch box. Cravin's is open from 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. daily except Sunday when they close at 8 p.m.
- Lee's Candies - 840 S. Vista Ave., Boise 83705
In 1947, Lee Nokelby and his father L.G. opened Lee's Candies with the motto, "Never Change Your Quality." Over the years, Lee's has changed locations, but true to the wishes of its founders, the level of quality has remained high. Today Curtis Nokelby carries on the tradition of his father and grandfather in making delicious truffles, chocolate-covered fruits and nuts, fudge, and foil-wrapped novelties. Hours at Lee's are 9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. weekdays and 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Saturday.
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