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| - I have been a customer of Ethel M's Chocolates for quite some time now. In the early 2000's, the shops were found at a lot of casinos, malls, etc... over the years, they have diminished.
We did a family trip to Vegas one year and brought the kids. We rather enjoyed it. It's nothing overly exciting, but it was neat to go to an actual chocolate factory. They do give you free candy at the end of the tour, (I have been in recent years... I get an itch to go to the actual factory on occasion) but not nearly as much as they used to.
The service here is meh... used to be very good at one time. They would give you more than one sample..There were ladies stationed in different locations at the tour and would hand out goodies...They seemed to be a lot friendlier and welcoming. Now..not so much and you only get a chocolate disk on your way out.
They have a small gift shop (expensive) that offers lots of M&M memorabilia. It's a cute store.. but that's where it ends for me... the cactus garden...well..it's a cactus garden. :)
My first trip there, I got to try their pecan brittle..and all I can tell you is that it is one of the most delicious pieces of candy that I've ever eaten...it's buttery..the texture is crispy but not sticky (think Butterfinger) and won't stick to your teeth. It's just a really delightful piece of candy...As for their chocolate...just not impressed! It misses the mark for me..It's waxy and just kinda blah... See's is a much better choice... (my absolute favorite) Godiva is better as well...However, the price tag on their candy...is HIGH!
As for their chocolates...just not impressed! My last trip to Vegas which was a few weeks ago, I went to their downtown location at the California Hotel. I bought 2 pieces of pecan brittle and 4 pieces of chocolate. The total was $13! I am such a chocolate lover that I usually take a chance on buying their chocolates just by sight, although I know what the end result will be... don't ask why... I just do...but every time... the chocolate disappoints...I bought 2 eggnog truffles and a salted caramel & a brittle piece (good but very tiny)...the chocolate pieces did nothing for me.. The pecan brittle on the other hand.. Is EVERYTHING...
They offer a chocolate striped pecan brittle... It's ok.. but not as good as the original...
My thoughts in short... Great pecan brittle...it would be hard to duplicate this piece of candy...they have this recipe down pat...Quality, always good...I will continue to be one of their customers because of this piece of candy...The chocolates are overpriced and mediocre at best. The gift shop is cute and the factory is a rather neat experience..The chocolate shop is laid out well...very clean and neat.. and their displays are set up nicely... The pecan brittle itself is 5 stars.. The factory tour...3 stars...The M&M store...3 stars.. Layout of store...5 stars...The chocolates..2 star...I'd even say that Lindt and Dove puts out better tasting chocolate. Prices are too high for what you get.
I recommend visiting this location at least once if you are in the Las Vegas area. Don't skip the pecan brittle.
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