River Street Sweets

4.8
110 reviews

About

Ice Cream ShopChocolate ShopCandy Store
Creating SWEET memories since 1973, our handmade candies and homemade ice cream are made fresh daily in front of our guests for a unique and delicious experience served with good, old-fashioned hospitality.

Details

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Location

River Street Sweets
318 John Ringling Blvd, Sarasota, FL
34236, United States

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Reviews

4.8
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What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Customer Service

Staff consistently received praise for their friendliness, helpfulness, and attentiveness, creating a welcoming atmosphere for customers.

Product Quality

Customers enjoyed the delicious homemade ice cream, pralines, and a variety of sweets, often highlighting specific flavors and the freshness of the products.

Store Experience

The store was described as clean, colorful, and fun, with a magical ambiance that enhanced the overall shopping experience.

Sampling Policy

Many customers appreciated the generous sampling of products, which encouraged purchases and showcased the variety available.

Mixed Feedback

While most reviews were positive, there were a few mentions of poor quality in specific items and isolated incidents of less satisfactory service.
  • GT
    Grant Tucker
    Dec 1, 2025
    5.0
    The manager is great over there.
  • SP
    Sophia Paterniti
    Nov 11, 2025
    2.0
    Yummy options. Lots of options. Fun to walk in and see. Called and left messages last weekend about the wooden bits/splinters that were in my chocolate covered gummy bears though and never got a call back. Disappointed to say the least... really wanted to just let them know so they could discard and it did not happen to someone else... and to just be acknowledged... my daughter definitely wanted to go back.
  • JL
    Joel Lapidus
    Nov 9, 2025
    5.0
    They were very kind when my kiddo didn’t like his ice cream flavor — gave him a different one, no charge 💕
  • AR
    Andrew Ribar
    Oct 21, 2025
    4.0
    Deliciousness! Courteous and friendly staff.
  • BB
    Brittany
    Sep 25, 2025
    5.0
    Oh my goodness, I love Riverside Sweets! The bear claws are amazing, and the staff is so sweet—she even knows my order when I walk in! I tried a sample once and have been hooked ever since. Delicious and at a great price! I’m craving one now! I live 30 minutes away but it is worth the drive

Frequently Asked Questions About River Street Sweets

What types of sweets and treats does River Street Sweets in Sarasota offer?

River Street Sweets offers World Famous Pralines®, handmade chocolates like Bear Claws®, gourmet caramel apples, and homemade ice cream made fresh daily.

What are the opening hours for River Street Sweets in Sarasota?

River Street Sweets is open Monday to Thursday and Sunday from 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM, and on Friday and Saturday from 12:00 PM to 10:00 PM.