See's Candies, located on the lower level of Stoneridge Mall, is a great place to buy chocolates and other gourmet candy! The store is very clean, and the employees are friendly and not at all pushy. They offer a good selection of pre-packaged chocolates and candies ready for gift-giving, as well as a choose-your-own counter where you can select chocolates of your choice. Each time I visit, I get a $1 Nougat candy bar (they do offer a box of 8 of these at a discounted price, but I know I'd eat them all too fast!), and they never fail to offer a delicious sample of one of their chocolates! The last few times, they've even given me a sample for my 16-month-old daughter! Every chocolate I've had from them has been excellent - great texture and flavor. Prices are reasonably in line with other similar stores in the area, although they're still pricey to most. This is a great place to visit for a treat!
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