Rheo Thompson Candies
Rheo Thompson Candies
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9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
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9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
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9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
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9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
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9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
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9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
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9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
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Welcome to the realm where we make but one thing well, CANDY. Our goal is to make the finest of products using ingredients of the freshest and highest quality. We bring to you an incredible variety of hand made chocolates, hard candies, specialty nuts, nutty pop, and much, much more. Our chocolates are hand packaged in exquisite gift boxes and beautifully gift wrapped for any occasion. (And if we don't have the wrapping you want, just ask us, and we'll do our best to meet your request.)
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browncondo2102
Kitchener, Canada1,828 contributions
Jun 2022
Every trip to Stratford should contain a visit to Rheo Thompsons.
When you walk in the door, the smell of chocolate fills the air. Many many variety of treats all carefully boxed from small to large boxes. My favorite are mint smoothies that melt in your mouth.
When you walk in the door, the smell of chocolate fills the air. Many many variety of treats all carefully boxed from small to large boxes. My favorite are mint smoothies that melt in your mouth.
Written June 25, 2022
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James S
Stratford, Canada9 contributions
Dec 2019
What more can I say, Rheo Thompson has the best mint smoothies going! I recently visited them for Christmas shopping and I'm still taken back each time I go in there by the variety of candy that they have available. I tried a variety box of mixed chocolates and must they they were fantastic as well. If your a sweet tooth and love chocolate this is the place you must visit.
Written January 8, 2020
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We hope to see you again this Christmas! We've got new Mint Smoothie® treats for you to try like our Tea and Ice Cream!
Written November 12, 2020
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Sky
Toronto, Canada318 contributions
Jun 2014 • Couples
Currently the full store isn't open so we visited the pop-up store a few doors down. My husband and I bought about 12 individual chocolates. They were good, but I guess being from Europe I have been spoilt with excellent chocolate. They are far from the best I've ever had. However, they are good in comparison to regular chocolates I have bought in Canada. We felt that the Godiva we get in Canada, and Swiss-Master in Toronto are better. I probably wouldn't make a special trip for this chocolate, but if we're in the area then I might pick one or two up.
Written June 23, 2014
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Thank you for sending your feedback.
Our regular store reopened on June 25th with some updates and we're happy to be back home!
You'll find our products are a little different than ones from bigger companies as we make all of our candies in small batches, by hand. We have our own special blend of chocolate that we have used for over 40 years.
We hope you will stop in again, next time you're in Stratford.
Written July 7, 2014
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vanillagorilla58
Waterloo, Canada116 contributions
Oct 2019
this place is just murder on the self control....this is what it has come down to...i cant walk into this store anymore...i lose it....want this, need that, gonna have this....i have solved the problem...i let my wife go in by herself....i wait outside and people watch....she has instructions on my wants....she then buys me a small sampling....it is for my own good....the product in this store is simply brilliant...everything is so appealing....the best
Written October 22, 2019
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This is a wonderfully charming story! We all need that one person who is willing to do the tough jobs. We thank you for continuing to enjoy RTC.
Written November 18, 2019
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wloo_andrew
Waterloo, Canada875 contributions
Aug 2019 • Couples
Mmm. Just walking into the store and taking in the smell is fun. But I never stop at just that. They have a great selection of individual chocolates you can choose. Favourites are strawberry cream, orange cream and peppermint patties. Of course they're famous for their mint smoothies. There are boxes of all sizes in dark and milk chocolate. A must do in Stratford!
Written August 10, 2019
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We really appreciate you taking the time to share a few of your favourites! It is very sweet of you... pun intended!
Written November 18, 2019
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MOrfitt2014
Dundalk, Canada1,770 contributions
Jan 2019 • Solo
There are several chocolatiers in Stratford and in my opinion, Rheo is the best.
Staff are very helpful, friendly and patient. The store is bright, cheery and roomy, not cluttered or overwhelming at all.
I buy the chocolate creams for my husband but for me, the chocolate covered cherries are like no other. The coconut crunchies take me back to grandma's kitchen and the peanut butter cups are smooth.... bet ya can't eat just one !
I love the almond milk chocolate bars too.
You can pre-order through the web site and then pick up at a later date of your choosing, how convenient !
Staff are very helpful, friendly and patient. The store is bright, cheery and roomy, not cluttered or overwhelming at all.
I buy the chocolate creams for my husband but for me, the chocolate covered cherries are like no other. The coconut crunchies take me back to grandma's kitchen and the peanut butter cups are smooth.... bet ya can't eat just one !
I love the almond milk chocolate bars too.
You can pre-order through the web site and then pick up at a later date of your choosing, how convenient !
Written February 8, 2019
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talktomona
Toronto, Canada169 contributions
Sept 2018 • Friends
We stop by every visit to Stratford. The chocolate aroma captivates you the moment you walk in the store. Can’t go wrong with their chocolate assortments from nuts to caramels to cream centres. Our favourites are the smoothie bars, dark mint, milk chocolate mint, raspberry, Orange...so smooth and delicious. It is impossible to decide so we get 6 of each to take home plus the selection of assorted chocolates to have while in Stratford. Everyone at home is delighted to see us bearing these fine chocolates.
Written September 16, 2018
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Star-Framily
Ontario87 contributions
Aug 2018 • Family
Excellent chocolates, fudge, candies and gifts. We recommend a trip. Can get busy but they are used to crowds.
Written August 16, 2018
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Tanya M
Paris, Canada45 contributions
May 2016 • Couples
Although I love all the chocolatier's in Stratford, Rheo Thompson's is my absolute favourite! Their mint smoothies (now also in dark chocolate as if the milk chocolate were not perfect enough) are the perfect treat with a coffee, a tea or a liquer. Also enjoy the chocolate gingers, a favourite in our family and Rheo Thompson's ginger is excellent.
Written September 12, 2016
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Chocolate is the perfect pairing with so many beverages. We do an annual Scotch and Chocolate Tasting as well as Beer and Chocolate, Tea and Chocolate and Wine and Chocolate. So many great options for enjoying a great taste of chocolate.
Written September 16, 2016
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Jeanne B
Stratford, Canada5 contributions
May 2015
I was buying some chocolates to give to my staff. I was looking for one that didn't contain nuts as my manager was severely allergic to them. I picked up smoothies for the rest of the staff but had given up finding something for my manager. When I got to the till, I saw a basket by the till that said the chocolates were nut free. I picked one up and went back to work. I made sure my manager got the one marked nut free and gave the others their chocolates. My manager took a bite and spit it out and ran for the bathroom. She spent the next few minutes rinsing her mouth. When I asked what was wrong she showed me the nut in the middle of her chocolate. Thank god she hadn't eaten it. Her mouth and tongue were tingling as it was. I phoned down to Rheo's and told them what happened. They put me through to the new owner and the response was " so what do you want me to do about it?" I said I was just telling them so they could check the rest of the basket before someone else got real sick. He said just don't shop here anymore. That is not a good attitude to have as a business owner. I have never shopped there since.
Written April 25, 2016
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Hello Jeanne,
I'd first like to say that I'm sorry you've had this experience.
I'd also like to let you know that nothing in our store is nut free and all products are marked with allergy alerts. Our staff is well-versed to ensure customers are informed that we have an open kitchen and cannot guarantee any products to be nut-free.
No one has received a phone call about this situation.
I'm wondering if you are confusing our store with another since we did receive a complaint last week, only to discover it was not our store they had shopped at, or spoken with over the phone. Rhéo Thompson Candies has one, and only one location - Stratford. If you could give us a call, we would like to discuss the situation further and resolve any problems you have endured. Our toll free number is 1888 271 6910. Thank you.
Written April 27, 2016
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Visited the store for the first time this past weekend...wondrous!!! I will be back...
This is more of a comment than question. Could you please include a map/legend/guide with your assorted chocolates please? They were *all* fantastic, but sometimes I'm just not feeling the 'cream' vibe, especially when what I really want is a caramel.
Thanks!
Written October 4, 2016
Thank you for visiting!
Since all of our chocolates are made by hand, they are not uniform in shape or size so a 'map' wouldn't work very well. I can tell you that the caramels are square and the creams are round. Each of the cream centres have an initial on the top to indicate the flavour - V for vanilla, B for buttercream, M for maple, etc. Hope this helps!
Written October 13, 2016
Hello, thank you for contacting us. Our 72% Wafer as well as our 72% Cocoa Bark with Cranberries and Almonds are vegan. Our hard candies and fruit jellies are also vegan.
Thanks!
Written April 12, 2016
Hi I live in South Africa and would love to purchase your chocolates particularly the mint smoothies. My family are crazy about them. Don't you have online shopping?
Written June 9, 2015
Hello! Thank you for your quetstion. We have an online store but due to security limitations it is currently only available in North America. We can ship worldwide, if you give us a call at (519) 271-6910 we can take your order.
Written June 10, 2015
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