I went here while I was pregnant & u can imagine how much I felt like I was in heaven being here lol got so many different kinds of goodies & they were all wonderful! Definitely give this place a try if ur in town it's delicious

One of my guilty pleasures is stopping here when I'm travelling on I-75 North. I always leave happy with bags of candy and a belly full of their ice cream. I joined their rewards club years ago and enjoy that little something extra that comes with being a rewards member. The location is an easy off and back onto the interstate.

My mother and I were touring around the Ocala area on a Sunday afternoon when we came across Russell Stovers. Now, neither of us had ever been to this place, but we assumed that it was an actual factory, and were hoping for a tour of a chocolate factory. Oh, that would have been glorious. Sadly, it is just a distribution point for the chocolate company. Nothing bad about that... we were just disappointed that our concept of what the place was had been dashed. We wandered around the entire building, had a free sample of some very nice mint chocolates that reminded me of After 8's from when I was a kid, considered buying one of the "Mistakes" boxes that were very reasonably priced, but then I settled for a simple single scoop ice cream cone (waffle cone, of course!) which we both enjoyed out on the patio. Would we go back? Sure, if we needed to buy some chocolate. Heck, next time I am traveling through the area I am probably going to pick up one of those mistake boxes... we didn't this time around because we knew we were going to be out and about for a couple more hours, and the heat of the day would do disastrous things to the chocolate.

I can't believe I haven't reviewed this place yet! I love a good chocolate covered marshmallow treat. I grew up with Russell Stover and Whitman samplers. There's a certain nostalgia and it makes me think of my Nana. If you miss your Nana or Bubbe come here, it's close to the Villages and you'll see a lot of other people's grandparents shopping for sweets! Sign up for their rewards program. It's free and after two trips they gave me a beautiful box of chocolate we could easily gift. If you're traveling up to Gainesville or Tallahassee or headed to Orlando this is a great place to stop. Ample parking, clean and spacious restrooms and lots of tables to enjoy your ice cream. Yes, they have ice cream! Cones, sundaes, milkshakes. They'll let you sample too! When you first come in check the counter, there are always a chocolate or candy they're sampling. As well as the candies made in house like chocolate covered pretzels, turtles, caramel apples, fudge. Today they had strawberries covered in dark, milk and white chocolate. The main store is going to have all the usual chocolates you'll see at Walgreens and the like. However they have an expansive sugar free section and Millionaires. For those that did not grow up in Texas or the surrounds, Pangburns Millionaires are these wonderful pecan/caramel clusters covered in chocolate. Buy a bag or two. Then there will be seasonal aisles. I'm a sucker for the foil wrapped turkeys. They're just so beautiful on a Thanksgiving table. Then head into the warehouse you'll find chocolates and candy that is from Valentines Day, Christmas and Halloween. The prices here start by the proximity of the holiday. I have found wonderful deals in here. Especially on the oops chocolates that have been wrapped incorrectly or just don't meet the standard shape or size. It's a dangerous place I have never made it out without spending at least $40. I always walk out with a large shopping bag and an ice cream cone and this makes my husband giggle every time.

The Russell Stover Chocolate Factory is a absolute great gem of a business. First of all who doesn't like free samples. When you first enter the store they always have free samples of chocolate waiting for you. Next it's a store full of discounted chocolate, I'm a true chocolate lover so I could peruse around the store all day and when I finally take a break they have chocolate candy apples, chocolate strawberries, and of course every kind of different chocolate candy from a variety of brands. Then they also have some great ice cream served by a super friendly staff. If you have a sweet tooth this is undeniably the best place to visit. I hope to see you there soon.

Free samples as soon as you walk in the door. What a wonderful place with so many options for chocolate. Very large establishment with a good amount of selections. Prices from low to high. Sugar free options and holiday options Great customer service and checking out was easy

Wow. Just wow. Came in for one thing and bought a heck of a lot more! Meant to buy an ice cream cone but forgot. Love the free sample upon entry. Sets the whole tone. Stocked up on chocolate covered peanuts and cherries, got a box of chocolate nuts. Loved the selection of Halloween decorated candy. They also had caramel apples. Another thing I would like to get next time! Parking was easy.