Un placer de tienda para los sentidos, volver a la belle époque pero en Madrid. Da gusto ver que se conservan los negocios familiares y volver a los recuerdos de la abuela. El trato fue inmejorable por parte de las chicas jóvenes que nos atendieron. Volveremos otra tarde que uno le coge vicio a las violetas!

Muy ricos caramelos, si quieres llevar un regalo ps es alli, estan en un barrio muy lindo,los envuelven super chic y además estan bien ricos. Tienen variedad de tamaños.

¡La Violeta, es única en el mundo y está en Madrid! Los caramelitos de violeta pura, tienen el formato de la flor, son exquisitos y los pétalos de violeta, bañados en azúcar... Tienda linda de productos increíbles como el sirope, el azúcar, la mermelada...todos de violeta. Las dependientas amables que te dejan a gusto para elegir y que pasan el día, haciendo regalos envueltos de papel estampado de violetas y lazo con flores de violeta de adorno, son admirables. Hay desde 2,00€, una bella cajita de 100grs de caramelos, mermelada de 5, 8, 11€, floreros de cristales transparentes de primera calidad, marrón glace, latas de diferentes tamaños y formas. ¡Es regalar Madrid, un recuerdo sin precedentes, inolvidable, chic, La Violeta es maravillosa! Ana Lucía.

Preciosísima tienda abierta en el año 1915, Alfonso XIII venía a comprar sus violetas como regalo a la reina Victoria Eugenia y Jacinto Benavente era otro asiduo, entre otros. Actualmente venden muchos productos relacionados con las violetas: caramelos, violetas escarchadas y glaseadas, chocolate y mermelada de violeta, etc ... También venden objetos de regalo. Si coges una cajita pequeña son 2-3 €, no es caro entrar y elegir algo que os guste.

Bombonería de toda la vida, de visita obligatoria si pasas por Madrid. Son conocidas por sus caramelos de violeta, que te transportan a tu infancia, por su calidad y sabor reconocible. Tienen los caramelos en un montón de formatos, para que puedas hacer un regalo de cualquier tamaño y precio. Obviamente, también se pueden coger los caramelos al peso. Son todas las chicas muy amables y te ayudan a escoger el mejor regalo.

Tienda chiquitita donde se venden de toda la vida los famosos caramelos de violeta. Que ricos!!! A pesar del tamaño, tiene dos mostradores pequeños y atendidos por dos personas. Que bonito todo el empaquetado y los colores lilas y morados que decoran la tienda.

Nos lo regaló una amiga que estuvo de visita en Madrid y es el mejor caramelo que he comido en mis 58 años de vida.

lain g

After reading all the negative reviews I braced myself to get myself in and out as quickly as possible. It seems like this candy is the only thing that's unique to Madrid and something I can bring through US customs. I was genuinely surprised to see three staff all who were nice, patient, and polite. I went on a Friday afternoon. Maybe they have new staff or the Friday afternoon crew are nice. The candy itself was alright. Nothing special. I wasn't expecting much. Just needed some gifts to being back home.

Ava Wilson

Daniela is as sweet as their candy shop. Thanks for your help to pack pack gifts home

Lucreția

I have no idea what the low reviews are about regarding the staff, I went there earlier today and was helped by probably the loveliest two ladies in Madrid. The shop itself is rather small, but very pretty and well-stocked. I definitely recommend it! 💕

Keisuke N. Martin

A lovely and elegant treat that makes a perfect souvenir. Beautifully crafted and absolutely delicious. It comes in various packaging options, from small gifts to larger sizes for personal enjoyment. The staff might seem a little reserved at first, which could throw some people off, but they’re actually more friendly than you'd expect and will guide you to the perfect choice.

Gaeun Jeong

It is a really tiny and cute boutique, they sell various sorts of sweets. The staffs were very friendly and kindly guided me through the prices of the goods and their contents. If you are looking for small presents you can bring back home from Madrid, this is where you should go!!

Scarlett

A dream store for the violet lover in your life!!!! So many cute and unique violet items and reasonable prices! The girls were very helpful and gift wrapped my items for travel back home. Thank you so much!

Sophie Topp

Amazing place! Great staff with great taste! The food is incredible and the wine is amazing if you like nature wine ✨ all I can say that’s it’s a great place to visit!

Jacquelynn Meeks

Wonderful place to buy gifts that are easy to transport. They are already beautifully wrapped. Something for every price points. The little hearts I gave to friends with the hard candies were great. The chocolates with violet sugar melt in your mouth. I wish I'd purchased more.

Enid Son

A delightful little shop. The sweets made from Violets are so refreshing - not too sweet and a delicate flavour. They make such beautiful gift packs. The shop is so quaint.

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Motaz Shawly

Beautiful little shop in a nice location. You will definitely enjoy their unique sweets of Madrid. A must buy souvenir and gift to bring back.

Brian Amezola

We found these candies originally in Toledo. We have been looking for them ever since and found a whole shop here dedicated to them.

Brittany Mulcahey

Delicious candies! I first tasted them on a trip to Madrid in 2001. My husband had a business trip here last week and he made sure to bring home some violetas. They tasted just as amazing as I remembered!

A delightful traditional shop which was first opened in 1915, this sells all things violet - caramels, boiled sweets, soaps, honey, jam, and chocolates etc. Everything is beautifully packaged and tie…

A delightful traditional shop which was first opened in 1915, this sells all things violet - caramels, boiled sweets, soaps, honey, jam, and chocolates etc. Everything is beautifully packaged and t…

A storybook store that has been selling violet candies and products for 109 years in the same location. You simply cannot beat the flavor of their violet hard candies produced in little flower …

Elaine Lustado

This tiny gem in Madrid is easy to miss but worth seeking out for its authentic Spanish candies. La Violeta specializes in traditional violet-flavored hard candies that have been a Madrid specialty for generations. The selection of packaging options impressed me - from plain boxes in various sizes to adorable little jars and decorative containers. These make perfect gifts to bring back for friends and family who appreciate unique, local treats rather than typical tourist souvenirs. The candies themselves are delightful - small, delicate, and offering that distinctive floral flavor that's authentically Madrid. They're reasonably priced considering the quality and presentation. One downside worth noting - the customer service could definitely use some improvement. The staff wasn't particularly warm or helpful during my visit, which slightly dampened the experience. Despite this, the quality of their unique product makes La Violeta worth a visit. If you're looking for an authentic taste of Madrid to bring home, these violet candies are still a wonderful option, even if the service isn't quite as sweet as the treats.

Sophia

Though the shop was cramped, the store assistants explained to us the difference in various gifting options and we also got to sample the sweets. Made for some very lovely and inexpensive (smallest one goes for around 3EUR) gifts for friends and family back home.

Graham Goh

Small little shop that can barely fit a dozen people. I can see locals coming by and buying sweets for presents as their packaging are quite nice. I bought some as souveniers to bring back.

You can buy little boxes of violet sweets for 3 euros, which make good gifts. You can try the sweets before you buy. The shop is charming.

You can buy little boxes of violet sweets for 3 euros, which make good gifts. You can try the sweets before you buy. The shop is charming.

Muy ricos y típicos de Madrid los caramelos. Compré varios para repartir en mí familia y fueron buenos precios y hermosa presentación. No fue agradable la atención de las dos chicas.

Cindy Liu

We came here to get violet candies as souvenirs. The shop is very small but cute. All the candies are in pretty violet packaging. My sister and I were the only customers in the store, and when we walked in, all three of the ladies working the store front ignored us. They kind of just stared when I said "Hola, buenos dias", which was a strange experience. We quietly looked around for a bit to decide what to buy, but most of the packages are not see-through nor labeled clearly, so I asked if there were different candies or just violet. They seemed really annoyed by my question (it was the only thing I asked), and the one lady very impatiently said all the candies were the same. So we bought two packages. They did gift wrap them very nicely, but it felt like they didn't want us in the shop at all. It was very off-putting, and one of the only bad customer service interactions we had on our 8 day trip in Madrid. We were raised to be polite, so we still said Gracias and Adios, but didn't get much of a response back. Reading some other reviews, it seems like they actually do sell other candies, and many other people had the same poor customer service experience. The candies weren't that expensive. They taste lightly violet-flavored and not too sugary, which is a plus. I don't know if I'd spend my money here again though. They certainly didn't seem like they wanted our business.

Tom Yenk

Five stars for the candy and one star for the service. The sugar coated violet petals are fabulous! The service was not. Maybe the ladies were having a bad day, but were not providing good service with a smile. They definitely did not make you feel welcomed.

It's a tiny little shop with, frankly, very forgettable candy. Did I buy some small packages for friends back home? Yes. Did anyone rave about them? Of course not. I doubt anyone in history has fin…

Kathy LC

Madrid. This was in my list of food souvenirs to buy & fortunately, we asked for a sample of the violet candy before buying since we didn’t like the taste 😬 That being said, still worth to pass by & try for yourself especially since the packaging is just so pretty!

Hoy he ido a comprar un regalo, especificado que era algo especial, siempre he ido a compra ahí, pero hoy estoy muy descontenta. Me lo han envuelto bastante mal, he avisado, que era especial, que viajaría, pero aún no lo he metido en la maleta. Cuando he llegado a casa, así está (Adjunto fotos) La verdad, no lo voy a regalar, este envoltorio no os representa, era un detalle que quería hacer a una persona que le encanta vuestra tienda y no vive en Madrid. En fin, es cierto que es la primera vez que me pasa pero tengo mal sabor de boca. Espero que lo tengan en cuenta. Un saludo y felices fiestas.!

Estaba ansiosa por conocer este lugar por toda la historia que tiene, pero la experiencia que tuve ahí me dejó muy descontenta. La atención fue muy mala, los precios demasiado altos sin que valga la pena. Es lindo ir para verlo y después seguir de largo. Además, conseguís los mismos caramelos a mitad de precio en el Corte Inglés que está a unas cuadras por Callao. No voy a volver.

Carmen Wong

My visit to this iconic La Violeta candy shop in Madrid was unfortunately marred by poor service. While I was excited to purchase their famous violet candies, the experience left a bitter taste in my mouth. Upon entering the small shop, I was ignored by the staff for several minutes despite being the only customer. When I finally got attention, the staff seemed annoyed at my questions about the different candy varieties. There was no patience for a tourist trying to understand the shop's specialty products and when I asked for clarification, I received curt, unhelpful responses. The staff rushed through our order, barely giving me time to decide. It's a shame that such a historic Madrid shop, known for its delightful violet-flavored candies, fails so badly in customer service. The shop's charm and quality products are overshadowed by the staff's impatience and lack of hospitality. For a place that should be a sweet experience for tourists and locals alike, La Violeta desperately needs to improve its customer service to match the quality of its renowned candies.

Eddie Leung

Our hotel offer us the violeta candy as welcome gift and we were impressed by the taste of it. So we decided to pay a visit to the store to explore other options and intended to buy as gifts for our relatives and friends. I paid a visit on Sept 12th 2024 around 5:45pm. There were no other customers at the shop at the time of our visit. There was a girl as the shop keeper and bluntly told us the prices and available options displayed at a corner of the shop. I would like to try the other product which should be the candied flower, the girl sounds impatient but she did give me a try. It taste good so I told her I would like to buy 2 boxes of the candied flower and 12 boxes of the candy. I also want to try the stone like candy so I asked then she said it's orange or lemon flavor and didn't want to let me try. I buy 200g, 100g per box anyway and the girl seems to be very impatient. I ask her if I was bothering her, then another girl show up at the counter and smile at us embarrassingly. The original girl still serving us seems to be able to change her tone after my question. I know I only bought 45 euro of products might not be much, but we did not deserve to be treated like we were bad people. I was so happy the hotel offering me the candy and so excited to visit the store to try more but end up being treated like I should not be at the shop at all. Very disappointing service. The other girl seems fine I would hope that when I enter the shop she would be the one serving us instead of the impatient and blunt tone girl. Madrid gave me a very good feeling on services compared to Barcelona, but this shopping experience ruined it all. I truely hope La Violeta could improve on training their shop keepers so not to ruin the good efforts other Madrid's service providers are doing.