River Street Sweets

4.5
348 reviews

About

Ice Cream ShopCandy StoreChocolate Shop
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
311 Stanley K Tanger Dr, Lancaster, PA
17602, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.5
348 reviews
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What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Customer Service

Many customers praised the staff for being friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable, particularly highlighting employees like Nicole and Isaiah.

Product Quality

While some customers enjoyed the sweets, others reported issues with stale or spoiled products, particularly with chocolate items.

Pricing

Several reviews noted that the prices are high for the products offered, leading to mixed feelings about value for money.

Store Atmosphere

Customers appreciated the inviting atmosphere and cleanliness of the store, enhancing their overall experience.
  • KG
    Kathleen Garton
    1 day ago
    5.0
    Isaiah was wonderful helping me choose from the different truffles… the dark chocolate are delicious. Definitely a sweet treat!
  • RC
    Renee St Cyr
    Jan 3, 2026
    5.0
    Made my Carmel Apple fresh on the spot! Very welcoming and friendly. The pecan cluster sample was top notch!!
  • AJ
    Aaliyah J
    Jan 3, 2026
    5.0
    We walked into the store like 5 minutes before closing time on the last day of Christmas shopping and expected to be turned away. We loved the look of the store and everything was so pretty, we were surprised to see so many selections of sweets and were even more surprised by the nostalgic brands of candy that reminded us of our childhood. We were greeted with a smile right away but when we got towards the back of the store, Isaiah was working in one of the chocolate sections. He greeted us with a big smile and offered us a sample, he had his manager reopen his register so that we could purchase everything he suggested and our kids loved the surprises. We did not expect to have such an experience at a candy store but Isaiah made our shopping trip magical. My husband, who is a quadriplegic, could not believe that young men like Isaiah still existed and he was very impressed by his kindness and attentive demeanor. This store is definitely worth a trip if you are in the area!
  • JW
    J Wink
    Jan 1, 2026
    5.0
    I love all the snacks and ice cream. My all time favorite are the Carmel Apples. The Carmel there is amazing.
  • JM
    Jo M
    Dec 21, 2025
    1.0
    Today’s experience at River Street Sweets was genuinely appalling. We purchased three pieces of dark chocolate cashew clusters and three dark chocolate pecan clusters, expecting a premium product given the nearly $30 per pound price point. What we received instead was spoiled, stale chocolate that should never have been sold. While the cashews themselves were fine, the dark chocolate pecan clusters were clearly old. The chocolate was covered in an obvious white film (bloom), and more importantly, the taste was unmistakably rancid. There was no discernible cacao flavor at all, only an off-putting, greasy, margarine-like, spicy and bitter taste that lingered unpleasantly long after eating. This was not a harmless cosmetic issue. What makes this worse is that the chocolate on display at the front looked fresh and dark, yet the employee handed us pieces from the back stock that were visibly white and stale. She placed them on the scale, clearly able to see their condition, and still proceeded with the sale. In total, we were sold three pieces of this spoiled product. Customer service was equally disappointing. A young male employee asked a customer who was already being assisted if she needed help; after she said she was being helped, instead of turning to assist us, he simply turned around to chat with a coworker, completely ignoring us. Between the overpriced, spoiled chocolate and the indifferent, inattentive service, this was a thoroughly unpleasant experience. For a company that markets itself as a premium confectioner, this level of quality control and customer care is unacceptable.

Frequently Asked Questions About River Street Sweets

What types of products does River Street Sweets offer?

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

What are the store hours for River Street Sweets in Lancaster?

The store is open Monday through Saturday from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM, and Sunday from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM.