“My first experience at this business, they weren’t quite open yet, the place was still being transformed, people were excited and happy, and the caramel was just finishing. It was still warm, and the owner said “you have to try this” and gave me some on the spot. I’ve been hooked ever since. I’ve been back several times but hadn’t been down in a while. Visited today and there’s so many more creations and yummy goodness. I couldn’t remember one of my fav’s so they offered a sample so I could see which one it was. Another sample was given for the candy corn that was created. Everything is divine and so so so yummy! Thank you ?.”
“The ultimate chocolate store experience! Mike helped me find the perfect chocolates for a Christmas gift. He is so jolly and gave me a couple samples… just what I needed to get through a hectic shopping day. Thanks for spreading the holiday cheer, Mike!”
“This chocolate place, they have really good chocolate. It's unique and the best in town. It's perfect for gifts or any occasion. The staff is friendly and the service is excellent.”
“Kristin was really helpful and patient with me. I took a long time to figure out what I wanted to get our family for Christmas. I could tell that she really cared about making it a good experience. I hope she gets the recognition she deserves!”
“Best carmel corn and best cheese corn I've ever had, and it's not even close. I'll literally drive across town to come pick up some bags. Absolutely love them!”
“I was once young and intrepid, I traveled the world and got down in the weeds in crowded markets and ate strange foods and bargained for mysterious talismans. I am so much older now and less flexible, but there are certain kinds of shops, certain smells, that bring those years of travel rushing back like a flood in a dry gulch.It was probably the smell of humble temple incense that caught me as I walked past 42nd Street Station in Portland. A small cluster of shops and a great little restaurant. That smell that speaks to me of wandering through bustling Asian markets and stopping by neighborhood temples, of monks mingling in the streets and of constant movement and change. That smell that pulled me into the Himalayan Gifts and Candy as surely as if I had been a fish and I had been hooked.Once inside it was like traveling to far off lands! Himalayan Gifts is absolutely packed with treasures both large and small, both rare and mundane. It is a labyrinth of curiosities and cultural icons. And there… sitting in the middle of this extraordinary collection like a ringmaster of a circus you find Daya! Counselor, Educator, Translator, Interpreter, Entertainer, Proprietor.And you don’t even have to climb to the top of a mountain to find him.The shop has a great collection of Buddhist statues, singing bowls, handmade paper, incense, amount countless other amazing objects. They have candy in jars in the window, educational books, beautiful cards, masks, trinkets, and through it all,wise Daya there to help and advise. To explain the background and history of of objects and their meaning.And maybe to offer a little counseling. He’s a good listener.This is one of those places where you can travel to other lands without leaving your own town. Where you can experience the welcome of the world by stepping off a sidewalk. You can smell a different universe by opening up a door. And isn’t that amazing.”
“Lots of candies, sodas and silly knick knacks. Has various vintage devices like the photo booth and fortune teller. Gives off a retro futurism vibe. Stop by if you ever see it.”
“They’ve always been great been going here since I was a kid took my daughters in to see their first candy store and it made their day I didn’t get the name of the lady who was helping us but wanna say she was very sweet and patient letting my girls sample some candy my girls left very happy asking when’s the next time we’re coming back”
“Stopped in to visit STACKIN' Kicks at the Mall and found Joe Brown's Carmel Corn located right next door! Bought some peanut butter/chocolate fudge bars....SOOO DELICIOUS!!”
“We just purchased one pound of chocolates here. The experience was fantastic, from tasting the most heavenly chocolate to choosing the ones to take home. The woman who assisted us was amazing. She was elegant, attentive, and funny! What a fun treat to take home, after a lovely day if shopping. Thank you! We'll be back at Thanksgiving, Christmas, and certainly at Easter!”