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See's Candies (sees.com) has 328 customer reviews on Five Star Index, with an average rating of 2.2 out of 5.
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sees.com
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Candy & Chocolate
Location
South San Francisco, California
Listed on Five Star Index
2026
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My recent order shipped the same day and arrived a day ahead of schedule, and wow! the chocolates I selected for the Custom Mix--Milk Chocolate Pecan Buds and Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Patties--were super fresh and delicious--addictively so! Carefully prepared and boxed in a delightful red gift box. I'll be saving up to order again!
Response from See's CandiesDec 14, 2022
Hello Amy,
Thank you for your wonderful feedback. We are so pleased to hear that you are enjoying your favorite See's confections. We will be sure to share your comments with our eCommerce team. They will be delighted to hear that you are pleased with your order and will be ordering again soon.
Sweet regards,
The See's Team
EL
Evaann L.
Sees Candy charged my account on…12/1/2022
Ordered 11/28/2022
Sees Candy charged my account on December 1 but did not ship.
It is now 12/12/2022 and still have not received package.
Tracking has been on "labeled" since Dec 7 when I called.
Tracking 1z6x721e0323547855
Sees should not charge until the shipment has been on its way.
If I do not receive package this week I am cancelling.
Response from See's CandiesDec 12, 2022
Hello,
Thank you for reaching out about the problem with your recent order. We are looking into it now and will determine next steps to getting things back on track so your order is delivered promptly. We sincerely apologize for the problem and look forward to renewing your good feelings about See's Candies.
Best regards,
SEE'S CANDY SHOPS, INC.
Johnnie Woods
[email protected]
SP
Santo P.
I paid 57 dollars and picked 7 items
I paid 57 dollars and picked 7 items. 3 of the 7 items she put in the box was wrong items. Don’t know if she couldn’t read English on there boxes or the person that put the candy in the box could not read English. I was contacted by see customer service and discussed this issue and I want to say sees is an excellent company to deal with. They contacted me right away we discussed the issue and they took care of me right away. They are good to deal with. I have edited this post because of the quick results from sees. Thank you for your excellent service. Your representative was excellent and showed she really cared.
Response from See's CandiesDec 11, 2022
Hello,
We are so sorry you had this experience. We have requested more information from you and look forward to working with you directly to make things right for you.
We guarantee your satisfaction and look forward to hearing from you again soon.
Best regards,
SEE'S CANDY SHOPS, INC.
Johnnie Woods
Customer Experience
[email protected]
ER
Erin
Not a perfect experience, but See's cares about its customers
This is an updated review. After I posted my original review, a See's representative contacted me to resolve my concerns.
I placed an order on the See's website, and it arrived missing an item. I assumed that the item had been mistakenly left out when the order was packed, but when I contacted customer service, the representative I spoke with indicated the item was missing because it was out of stock. While I was disappointed that the item was missing, I was more perplexed that the company would knowingly ship me an order where an item was missing yet do nothing to notify me about the missing item, nor refund me for it until I contacted them. As a customer, it left me with the impression that they would have had no qualms about keeping my money had I not asked for it back, which isn't exactly the type of company I'm excited to patronize.
After I posted my original review, a See's representative reached out to me and provided more detail about what they believed had happened with my order. In the end, it seems this was a packing error and a miscommunication by the service team. I'm taking off one star since the order was missing an item and the original service communication led to unnecessary confusion, but the subsequent responses do make me feel that See's values its customers and wants to make things right when issues happen. I will give them another chance in the future!
Response from See's CandiesDec 11, 2022
Hello,
We sincerely apologize for the experience you had with your recent order. This is absolutely not the way we operate. We are reaching out to you to make things right with your order. We guarantee your satisfaction with our products and our service and will make sure you receive the missing products along with our sincere apology for the problem.
Thank you for caring enough to take the time to let us know that your order experience did not go well. We appreciate the opportunity to make things right for you.
Best regards,
SEE'S CANDY SHOPS, INC.
Johnnie Woods
Customer Experience
[email protected]
JM
Jen M.
I placed an order on December 2
I placed an order on December 2, 2022 for one pound of chocolate. Not a big deal right, wrong!!
The money on the order cleared my bank
on December 4, 2022. I haven’t received any shipment information from See’s at all. All companies I deal with don’t clear the monies until the order ships!! Not See’s!
I called customer service today, December 6, 2022. The rep I spoke could tell me NOTHING on this order!! Wow!! Really? I called back and spoke to a new rep. She said the label was created on December 5 or 6 but knows nothing more!?!? She said call back tomorrow!
This is soo pitiful and sad!!
DG
Doug G.
Best Fudge Ever!
A new See's just opened in our neighborhood. Received a complimentary box of See's Fudge, boy is it good! Fresh and tastes like home-made. Thanks J.W.
Response from See's CandiesDec 3, 2022
Hello Doug G,
Thank you for taking the time to share your valuable feedback. We would like to try to reach out to you to determine where you are located. Our shops with a candy counter are able to provide our Chocolate Walnut and Vanilla Walnut Fudge by the piece or by the pound. It can be packaged without our holiday packaging, which may be more cost effective. See's Fudge is a Mary See original recipe, using only the finest chocolate, butter, cream and nuts. We look forward to working with you so you can taste a sample and see why it has been a customer favorite for more than 100 years.
We hope to hear from you again soon.
Best regards,
SEE'S CANDY SHOPS, INC.
Johnnie Woods
Customer Exeperience
[email protected]
KM
Kathy M.
This is just a sad situation
This is just a sad situation. Sees candies used to be the absolute best. I grew up with them. Sees candy and the original Kentucky fried chicken recipe were the two best tasting things in America according to everyone back in the 70’s. I brought my dad in there last week and we hand picked individual pieces for our box. But After the first bite, we both knew it just wasn’t the same. we looked at each other like what the heck happened to the stuff? Don’t get me wrong, I tried three or four more pieces... but it just isn't what it once was. Now they don’t have much Flavour and they taste vaguely dry. I had to acknowledge to myself that sees candies has gone the way of the original Kentucky fried chicken. There’s really nothing special about these candies today. Why does all the great stuff have to go away? I mean, for Pete’s sake, warren Buffett owns this company. He’s one of the richest guys in the world. Can’t he figure out a way to maintain the very candy that he fell in love with decades ago when he first bought the company? Back in the day, an open box of sees chocolates wouldn’t last more than 48 hours in anybody’s house. The one we bought six days ago is still sitting there 3/4 full. I don't know if it will ever get finished. I’m not going to buy them any more. I don’t want it to taint my memory of how it used to be.
Response from See's CandiesDec 1, 2022
Hello Kathy,
Thank you for taking the time to share your valuable feedback with us. We are committed to making sure that See's continues our tradition of manufacturing and selling the best candy on the planet. We have not changed our recipes or the quality of the raw materials we use to make our candy. We want to make things right for you and your Dad. We just sent you a request for your contact information so we can work hard to renew your good feelings about See's Candies. We sincerely apologize that your most recent experience was so disappointing. We look forward to working with you directly to get things back on track!
We hope to hear from you again soon.
Best regards,
SEE'S CANDY SHOPS, INC.
Johnnie Woods
Customer Experience
[email protected]
LC
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INGREDIENTS MAY HAVE CHANGED
EDIT DATED 12/7/22
I received my new bars for comparison and I kept the second one that I purchased in November as a result of this review for side-by-side critique.
I am still unable to confirm whether the ingredients have changed or whether glycerine is a new addition as the ingredient label sent reflects the same revision date of 12321.
The ingredient details on the See's website in November 2022 does not reflect the same ingredient information as the current packaging. The ingredients from the See's website in November 2022 do not reflect "glycerine" in the ingredients and the order of the ingredients is different meaning the quantities likely have changed {see below for your own comparison}
The bar purchased in November still does not resemble the flavor or texture of Bordeaux bars purchased in the past. But the flavor and texture of the recently received bars is good enough to convince me to purchase the Bordeaux Bars again with the understanding that the ingredients likely have changed and I realize it may be a lesser quality product based on the inconsistent ingredient information. Nonetheless, it still tastes good and having the proper information I would knowingly purchase the Bordeaux Bars again.
I would encourage See's candies to be more transparent with its ingredient listings and package details in the future as numerous companies are changing their formulations to save on costs and increase profits -- while providing consumers with a lesser quality product.
My thanks to Johnnie Woods for sending the new bars. What a great spokesperson for See's Candies.
[INGREDIENT COMPARISON BELOW]
Stars changed from 1 to 4.
Package from recently purchased and received Bordeaux Bars:
Sugar, Brown Sugar, Cream, Chocolate, Cocoa butter, milk, butter, contains less than 2% of the following: corn syrup, glycerine, cocoa (processed with potassium carbonate), soy lecithin, vanillin (an artificial flavor), salt, vanilla, confectioner's glaze, almonds, eggs, walnuts, cashews, coconut, hazelnuts, pecans, peanuts (Rev 123021)
From See's Website in November 2022
Bordeaux Bar: Milk Chocolate [Sugar, milk, cocoa butter, chocolate, soy lecithin (an emulsifier), vanillin (an artificial flavor), brown sugar, sugar, cream, chocolate sprinkles [sugar, chocolate, cocoa (processed with potassium carbonate), soy lecithin (an emulsifier), confectionary glaze, corn syrup, salt, vanillin (an artificial flavor)], butter, corn syrup, salt, vanilla, almonds, walnuts, coconut, pecans, eggs, peanuts, cashews, hazelnuts.
[EDIT PENDING RECEIPT OF NEW BAR FOR COMPARISON]
I have been a fan of the Bordeaux Bar for YEARS, especially around the holidays. I stopped into a See's in the Reno, NV area to buy a few. The first bite, I knew something had changed. Despite waking up at 4 a.m. this morning and driving the long drive to Reno, I have spent over an hour trying to find the ingredients for the Bordeaux Bar. I don't know if this is possible, but it looks like the Internet has been scrubbed for this information. There is one site that says the ingredients are "sugar, brown sugar, cream, milk, cocoa butter, butter, corn syrup, vanilla, salt, confectionary glaze, soy lecithin, and vanillin." This is not exactly what the ingredients reflect on the product purchased today, e.g. "sugar, brown sugar, cream, chocolate, cocoa butter, milk, butter, contains less than 2% of corn syrup, glycerine, cocoa (processed with potassium carbonate), soy lecithin, salt, vanilla, confectioner's glaze, almonds, eggs, walnuts, cashews, coconut, hazelnuts, pecans, peanuts (Rev. 123021). TASTES LIKE CRAP! The interesting thing, however, is after all of this time looking I can't find a single photo of the packaging with the old or new ingredients. Neither the photos on the See's or Amazon's websites show the ingredients. The ingredients listed on the See's website differ from the current packaging. Buyer BEWARE, if you purchase See's candies you are now buying a much inferior product for the same or more money. Happy Holidays!
Response from See's CandiesNov 17, 2022
Hello,
Thank you for sharing your feedback regarding our Bordeaux Bars. We sincerely apologize that your latest experience with this very popular item left you feeling that we had changed our recipe and/or the ingredients we use. We can assure you that we have not made any changes to the raw materials we use or the formula used to manufacture this item. We truly want to make things right for you and will be happy to replace your product with fresh product we feel confident you will enjoy.
In terms of the ingredient labeling, we have added the listing of all nuts that are used in our manufacturing facility in our effort to ensure that customers with allergies to these items are aware that while they are not direct ingredients in the product, we do manufacture our products in a shared environment where nut meats may be present. Our ingredient labels for all products manufactured in the our kitchens where nuts are present have this disclosure as part of the ingredient listings. Only our Lollypop factory remains a completely nut free facility.
We have reached out to you via Direct Message to see if we obtain your contact information so we can work with you directly to address your concerns and restore your confidence in our products.
We hope to hear you again soon.
Best regards,
SEE'S CANDY SHOPS, INC.
Johnnie Woods
Customer Experience
[email protected]