Sarris Candies
Canonsburg, PA 15317-2199
Phone: (724) 745-4042
Editorial Review for Sarris Candies – by Ron Kaplan
The Whole Story
Founder Frank Sarris probably never imagined that a gesture to impress his girlfriend 40 years ago would lead to a large candy manufacturing operation. Sarris--who succeeded in impressing his girlfriend (she subsequently became his wife)--aimed to improve his baking skills. Then he continued to bake chocolate for his family and friends in his basement. As word spread, he started selling to the local market and gave up his day job to devote his life to baking chocolate.
Nothing But Success
The business expanded steadily over the years; in 1983, Sarris, a fan of old-fashioned ice cream parlors, built one of his own that included such features as brass booths and crystal chandeliers. Today, Sarris' operation is the size of a football field, selling hundreds of different types of candies along with seasonal specialties.
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Insider Tips
One Of Pittsburgh's BestIt's candy; everyone loves candy. Plus, it's made just down the road in Canonsburg.
Everybody Loves SarrisAccording to a Sarris Candies spokesman, its most popular candies are pretzel and peanut butter meltaways.
User Reviews for Sarris Candies
11/25/2007 Posted by eyeballek
I am not even a big "sweets" lover. Chocolate in small doses. But after growing up in Pgh and with Sarris Chocolate, and leaving 15 years ago, I realize part of that may be because I have yet to find chocolate this good. My all time favorite item is their milk chocolate covered pretzels. Still searching for one that competes. I will again have them on my christmas list from family to ship off the Sarris variety! If you haven't tried .. do your self a big favor and do so:)
03/15/2007 Posted by rhauser9094
My husband kindly purchased for me a box of Sarris Chocolate Covered Cherries for Valentine's day. When I opened the box, I noticed that the cherries were leaking. It was an extreme disappointment. According to me husband, they were at a premium price. I am going to be writing to the company next to report my dissatisfaction. Even though the box looks really good all wrapped up, it doesn't mean that the contents are satisfactory.
Pros: nice presentation
Cons: Cherries were not up to standard
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