Gosanko

Tamarr Plotts

Excellent coffee and friendly staff! This is the place to buy delectable fudge in Kitsap County! My favorite is walnut chocolate and tiger's butter fudge. They have a phenomenal Huckleberry and watermelon RedBull iced drink with cream. I also, buy their chocolate gummy bears, excellent! This is my favorite coffee and chocolate stop in the mall.

Christine Brandau

While I was doing a quick walk through the Kitsap Mall late morning, I decided to try Gosanko Candy store; honestly, who could resist at least one piece of chocolate? For a while, I have seen this store but have had reservations about purchasing some of their chocolate, not because of what I thought it would taste like, but more so the cost. As I entered this very well laid out candy store and gazed upon the many mouthwatering choices of chocolate, I was so overwhelmed with the many truffles they had to offer. And by the time I looked at the extensive selection, I had to start all over again! I finally just decided to pick a few, seven total, with four being sugar-free. Here is where the disappointment and the sticker shock sets in. I spent over nine dollars for what I thought was seven pieces of candy, yet I had only five in my bag when I got home. The lady working there, although very friendly, shorted me two sugar-free truffles. I wish I would have looked right then and there; I guess you would call that a lesson learned?! So, how was the taste of the pretty little truffles? They were pretty good, but I wouldn't consider them excellent; the caramels were the least of my favorites, but this opinion is coming from someone who bakes a lot and makes many truffles. Aside from the cost, I can see how these would go over well with someone that isn't a confectioner. The candy store was clean, well organized and maintained, very aesthetically pleasing! The lady working there, was friendly, charming with a great personality. Gosankos chocolate store is a family-owned business that has been around since 1987, offering a few Washington State locations. You can find them at the Kitsap Mall near the Pretzel Maker, Baskin and Robbins Ice cream, and Barnes and Noble Book Store. Although I am disappointed paying for two extra pieces of candy that I did not get, I think it is remarkable that this small business has emerged into several locations and has survived these daunting Covid times. I urge anyone who wants specialty chocolate to venture to Kitsap Mall and try them out, but be prepared to spend a little and count your chocolates before leaving! *Thank you always for supporting any job as well as locally owned small businesses, don't forget to be kind and courteous to everyone*

Ronda Ramsey

The chocolates are WONDERFUL! We were disappointed by some chocolates sold out, but worth going in for the elusive "sea foam" candy and chocolate slugs!! Yummy!!