Brown & Haley

I look forward to check out on their production but unfortunately, no tour on weekend. They are quite numbers of samples but They are too sweet for me.

5 stars for PRICE. They sell slightly irregular, overstock, and some almost expired, etc. and the prices are incredibly low. I don’t recommend the consumption of candy in massive quantities, but its a nice place to stop by and get some gift boxes of their chocolates for waaaay less than store prices as well as a small sack of misfit pieces for $ 1. They always have samples out at the register. It’s a fun stop for kids as it’s in a «cute» small circular building next to the building where they’ve made their chocolates since the 20’s. If you go to the Tacoma Dome or downtown Tacoma’s museum’s, you should look up their house and plan to stop in. You will leave with chocolate, I warn you. They also have a larger candy store in Fife which is also just off I-​5.

Great little place and great people to talk too. The prices on seconds are great. So if you want a great buy on almond roca come to this place if your in the area.

One of the best local secrets in Washington, Brown & Haley has always reminded me of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
It holds a special place in my heart, because I have been going to Brown & Haley since I was very young.
The prices are reasonable and their chocolate is delicious. There is nothing more to say. It’s such a cool place and I feel fortunate that it is within driving distance.

Wow… what a bargain on amazing candy! Rejected pieces from stores taste the same to me as the perfectly shaped pieces, and getting them at amazing prices makes it taste all the sweeter!
Plenty of free parking in the lot if you just look for it. :)
And the free samples are full-​size! Where pink on Tuesdays for an extra discount. Yum!

12 ounce, sealed plastic trays of factory seconds are from .99 to 5.99 (no sales tax). My favorite Dark Rocha is $ 3.33 for 12 ounces — more than half the regular retail price so a great bargain. There are free samples at the counter if you want to try before buying.
Before you make the drive — the factory seconds are the only discount here — everything else is the same price as you would find at most retail stores.
Angled parking on the side street, or pull into the front lot on 26^th street and park under the breeze way. Very patient and helpful lady at the counter. This was my first time back in this shop for 50 years. Don’t know why I waited so long.

My history as a kid back in 1955, mom and dad would stop here every time we would go to our little property on Anderson Island. I now own this property and want to stop, now as an adult. Everything I have read so far only talks about the almond rocca part but I remember more the mountain bar factory seconds. I am now retired and can come and go to the island during the work hours of most other people so I am looking forward to my next chance since the mid 50’s.
Jim B.

This place is a little slice of heaven dropped in Tacoma.
I picked up a good sized package of Almond, mocha and peppermint Roca for like $ 4.00! They are unwrapped «rejects». My mouth is sure not rejecting them.
They have regular packaged ones here as well for gifts and what not. They are like $ 10 which is still cheaper than you would pay at like Bartell’s.
The women working was very friendly and encouraged samples.
one does not simply got to Tacoma and not go here.

Holy cow, this is awesome! I live in TTown, but never came here until an out of town friend wanted to. I bought waaaay too much candy and it only cost me like $ 10 total. Miswraps and irregulars for 99 cents? This stuff is expensive in the stores. What a great deal. Crazy unbelievable. And man, do I love almond roca!

So cool if you are a candy lover! The outlet in front of the factory has a huge selection of factory seconds which are extremely cheap… and extremely good! Kinda in an odd spot but ride the free light rail and there is a stop just a block and a half away.

The Brown & Haley Factory Store is amazing! Almond Roca, Macadamia Roca, Mocha Roca, Peppermint Roca and so much more at discounted prices … yes, please! I grabbed 2 adorably pink Roca tote bags ($ 1.99 each, I believe) and filled them up. Altogether, I only spent $ 20! Most of the candy is factory seconds — slightly misshaped or improperly wrapped candy. 12 ounce packages are only $ 2.50! There is also a large selection sugar-​free candy available.
Macadamia Roca … I did not know there was such a thing! It is my new favorite. There are plenty of free samples at the counter and the employees are so nice and helpful! This is also where you can find Roca merchandise, such as hats and pins.
There are large bags of Roca bits which were nearly free. Roca bits are excellent for baking and so incredible on top of tiramisu! In addition to factory seconds, there are products in lovely pink packaging as in retail stores, which cost less than retail prices. One of these products is the Almond Roca Buttercrunch Cookie Bar Mix, which I have never seen before. So much fabulousness.
I was born and raised in Washington and had no idea, until recently, that Almond Roca has been made in Tacoma (and only Tacoma) for over 100 years! Yes, it’s true — Tacoma has a beautiful, little, pink gem and it’s name is Brown & Haley. I was truly a kid in a candy store. This place is worth making a stop if you are nearby, along with the Almond Roca Gift Shop which is only 3 miles away from the factory store. I recommend visiting both stores.

HECK YEAH!!! This place is as good as it gets!
Although this place is just a small cylindrical shop, you can easily spend more than 30 minutes in there becoming a child once more.
They have samples of all their products even if you don’t see it out, just ask them. Their deals are steals as well. You can get a whole tray of rejects for as low a $ 0.50. There was also like a 2 pound case of non-​rejects for $ 10.
Some of the flavors they have include mocha, cashew, macadamia, dark chocolate, and dark chocolate with peppermint.
I walked into the store looking for chocolate but found my inner child instead. You should go.

Love this place. Price is soooo fair. Went there to buy lots of candies to bring to my family. Very worth it!

I have to show some LOVE for a Tacoma-​born chocolate factory. The store is a small stand alone circular building; I don’t go out of my way to go here. But if I happen to be passing by en route somewhere else — I’ll stop by for a quick deal :)
They even sell holiday appropriate chocolates. But of course, the best deal is after the holiday — namely valentine’s.
P. S. Even better deals if you don’t mind mis-​shapen rejects that didn’t make it to the store shelf. Satisfy your almond roca craving at a fraction of the cost. :)

Almond Roca heaven this place it!!!
My daughter wanted some Almond Roca in her stocking this year and unfortunately I didn’t get to fulfill that wish so the following weekend I made it up to her and took her here on a whim and she was in LOVE!!! Mouth dropped and all giddy and smiles…
Walking in she gravitated to the largest Pink tin can and hugged it:) I had to laugh and let her know that this is a store full of ALMOND ROCA…
Luckily we walked in before the crowd of others came and the lady behind the counter was super helpful explaining the factory seconds and different flavors, offering samples as well:)
Needless to say we got the orignal Almond Roca, Cashew Roca and the Candy Cane Roca!!!
We will be back in a few…

Love Love Love Almond Roca !! This little retail kiosk isn’t so little! Every possible type of Roca– even types i’d never heard of before! Every product made by Brown & Haley! AMAZING discounts! Clerk helped us to shop the best deals, and gave out fabulous samples– which just made me buy more! Here’s what they don’t advertise: They even carry Brown and Haley souvenirs! Pink Roca hoodies, black t shirts, pens, etc! You HAVE to come here if Roca ever meant anything to you!

My wifes grandmother worked here back in the day (1939). Must be nice to work at a candy store ;-). This is the 100 year anniversary of this candy shop. We stopped by and grabbed some. They give you a ton of free samples and candy is dirt cheap. We got a box of Almond Roca and a bag of miswraps Macadamia Roca all for 6 bucks. This shop is real tiny but they have all you need. Way cheaper here than in the stores. All the kinds we tried were delicious! Definitely stop by and grab some if you can. Some bags/​boxes are only $ 0.99. Can’t beat that!

MMMMMMMMMM ALMOND ROCA & MOUNTAIN BARS!
I love the candy shop at the Brown & Haley plant! Inexpensive fine chocolate. I like to buy the factory reject Almond Roca, it tastes just as good and you don’t have to spend precious time unwrapping it before sinking your teeth into some crunchy toffee.
Parking is easy, so definitely pay them a visit. Lots of free samples too.

This is a small place located next to the Brown & Haley manufacturer which apparently has been around for 99 years according to the cashier who helped me that day!
I’ve been to Tacoma a number of times, but it was only through Unilocal did I find this little jem.
For those craving Almond/​Cashew/​Mocha/​Macadamia Roca at an incredible price, definitely stop by to fulfill your sweet tooth. The prices are very reasonable. In addition to normal packages which you can get as gifts, they also have «boo boos» or «mishaps» which are the same type of candy but weren’t wrapped properly or broken candy that are sold at a deeply discounted price!
Even though it is a small shop, there are still plenty of options to choose from.

Super great deals to be had here. Any type of Almond Roca package for super cheap, plus Cashew Roca, Mocha Roca and all the other products made by Brown & Haley.
No tours at this location but the kitsch and the deals are worth it for fans of this chocolate.