Reginas Memories
Eden F
My story with Regina’s isn't just one moment, but a collection of cherished memories spanning from my childhood to raising my own kids. Regina’s is a time capsule. Walking in today, I’m back in elementary school, biking over with my cousins for cinnamon bears and dark chocolate nonpareils, or squeezing every grab bag to find the biggest surprise. I remember buying Easter fudge eggs with my mom and after-school treats with my dad. As a little girl, I dreamed of working here—I couldn't imagine a better job! Those days are long past, but the real joy is watching my own children live them out. I listen to them beg for a quick stop after school, squeeze the grab bags, get Easter fudge eggs with Grandma, and take special trips with Grandpa. I wonder if they’ll dream of working at Regina’s, too. It’s rare to watch your children relive the exact same magic. Regina’s has brought joy, togetherness and delight for generations. Thank you for the legacy and countless memories!
Deborah H
In December 2006 I started a new job at a small non-profit. It was a difficult time for me, as it was the first holiday season after losing my mother, who was the creator of our family's holiday magic. On my first day, my new colleagues and I sat down for lunch and on the center of the lunch table was a large, beautiful box of Regina's chocolates. They told me the director boght a box of Regina Candy every year during the holidays for all to enjoy. I told them I had never had Regina's candy and they gushed "wait til you try it- it's the best". Over the following days, we sat at a lunch table, enjoyed a piece of candy with lunch and share stories of our holidays past & present. It was amazing how that candy invoked so many memories. It really made that holiday season easier and even extra special. Since then, there is not a holiday or special occasion that does not include Regina's candy and it always makes me smile when I am able to pass along that feeling to others.
Jane R
There I was a little girl of 5 years, I begged my mother to let me cross Cleveland and go to Regina's. I lived on the corner of Berkeley and Cleveland. I had 5 cents for helping my neighbor pick up sticks in their yard. I opened the door and could not believe the glass cases filled with chocolates. I was certain I was in heaven. There was a very kind lady who let me look at every case. Then I finally decided, she kindly said, "Honey, you can always get a caramel- why don't you try a buttercream?". It was so good!And for 70 years I have bought buttercreams, chocolate pumpkins, turkeys, santas, running bunnies and crosses. I live at Hayden Lake, Idaho now but each month when I am in town I stop at Regina's on St. Clair now. Yes, I can now afford a box of buttercreams.
Susan M
My Husband and I own a cabin in Ontario, Canada. All around the property we have garden gnomes - probably 20 & hiding among the tree stumps in the bushes. When our grandchildren visit, the gnomes love to leave surprise "gnome coins" ( AKA chocolate gold coins from Reginas ) in the morning. Every morning, when they kids wake up, they run outside so excited to search for their special morning treat waiting by the gnomes.
Lucy S
When my son Isiah Sullivan was in grade school at Nativity he often stopped by Regina's on his way home from school. One day, after his purchase, he backed out of the store saying "if anyone asks, I was never here". Emily Leinenger ( former Regina's employee ) told me this story
Mary L
When two of my grandsons were in grade school, I took them on a tour when Regina's Candies were being made. Mark was so pleasant as he explained to the boys what he was preparing. I just enjoy the friendly atmosphere and the people who work at Regina's. Thank you!
Olivia T
As a kid growing up in Mac Groveland and who attended Groveland Park Elementary, I remember walking over on weekends atfter school, on special occasions. But my favorite memory was the tours. Every year as a kid after the highland trick or treating I remember rushing over to attend the tour while still in my costume with my parents and brother and getting the hair nets and being fascinated by how everything worked.
Judith L
Every holiday since I was 5 has included something very special from Regina's. I am now 75. My stepdaughter of 34 years now shares this tradition. One Easter we bought the 1 1/2 foot tall solid chocolate bunny for one of the stepdaughters. To this day ( she is now 39 ) she says it was the best present she every received. Tiesan Tap ( 1000 thanks in Danish ) for all of you over the years, for keeping the traditions, and for making life oh so much sweeter ( not just the sugar! )
Emma M
When I was in elementary school at Groveland, i came in every Wednesday to buy Jelly Bellies with my allowance. Looked forward to toasted marshmallow and juicy pear all week!
Colin (6yo)
Wen I was a little kid I was geting a chocolate for mi mail man for crismis.
Kathy C
When I was in grade school I would walk down to Regina's ( the old shop on Cleveland ) with my friends and we would each buy a little bag of cinnamon candy hearts ( the little red hots ) on Valentine's Day! My mom would come here for Easter to get your very special foil creme eggs. We savored them - took a little slice at a time to make them last longer!
Mary R
The many visits with family as my mom & Pat were best friends for life. The time they tricked my dad with sponge candy with real sponges.
Clarissa H
Our family celebrates Candy Day every year by coming to Regina's and buying about $50 worth of cardy and eating it all week. We put it on the calandar and look forward to it all year.
Kassy K
My best friend from high school lived down the street from Regina's. Her family always celebrated the holidays with your candy in their easter baskets and Christmas Stockings. Her parents both passed away so she joined my family for holidays and continued that tradition with my children. My friend died at a young age, but we continue to celebrate her spirit every holiday with Regina Chocolate, especially eggs and glazed nuts. I know my children will continue celebrating holidays with Regina candy!
Rosie G
When i was in 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th grades, I would pick up my friend who lived on the cornder of Berkeley and we'd walk to Regina's (when it was on Cleveland) and get 4, $0.68, of red hots on our way to school almost every day. We finally moved to chocolates and I've been buying your delicious chocolates ever since 1955!
Julianne S
When i was pregnant and craving fruit slices, my mom visiting from Indiana came to Regina's and said they are my favorite and the biggest pregnancy craving. The sweet woman working went through and found all the freshest, softest pieces for me. It meant the world at the time to make sure I had the best batch possible. Thank you!
Becky P
When I was younger, my mom had an Avon calender that had a mouse that you would move each day and there was a pocket. She would get Reginas snowmen every year. Each of us would get 1 on our day. I now have the same calender and get to do this with my children! I have done it for 20 years and will continue the tradition as long as I can. I make a special trip every year to Reginas to get those chocolates! Our favorite!
Stephanie E
My aunt Pat was dying of cancer and trying to find joy in her last years. She became a clown and dressed up and tried to make others laugh. One Easter, i came into Regina's West St. Paul and she was dressed up like a clown handing out chocolate eggs from a basket. It brought me joy to see her!
Keely D
Tattling on my little brother everytime he would stop at Regina's on the way home from Groveland and spend all of his allowance. ( or the butter cream eggs with our names on them at Easter! )
Barbara F
A favorite memory is being the Easter bunny for the 14 people in our family and taking orders each year for their top 3 choices for the basket of your homemade chocolate eggs. Of course there are numerous return trips because some eggs are consumed before Easter even arrives :)
Kristen L
Coming for the first time and surprising our cousin (Tobie) who was working! So much fun getting to pick out some treats!
Kathy D
The first time I found you, my friend lived on the corner of St. Clair and Fenn. Took me here and I've been hooked ever since.
Hannah K
The first time I came in, getting a big sampler for my fiance's birthday :)
Brett C
I came all the way from California to visit my girlfriend and stopped into this cute candy shop looking for some peanut brittle and to my surprise, Regina's not only fulfilled my desire but it was the best peanut brittle I've ever had! I've told multiple people in California about the illustrious peanut brittle and we will be coming back next year for the state fair for some more of that brittle!
Patricia A
My favorite memory: I found Regina's (which means Queen) driving by from an appointment down the street. I came in and fell in love with their store. My favorite are the milk chocolate malted milk balls and I love the caramels, so very delicious! the people who work here are so very friendly and helpful. Thank you for supplying St. Paul with delicious treats! God bless this store.
Sharon S
I always appreciate that I can stop into Regina's and arrange my own two layer box of candy as a gift for friends and family. I make the gifts personal and delicious. Congratulations on 100 years and wishing you all many more years.
Susan D
I took my 80 year old mom to your open house one autumn. She was a "kid in the candy shop". Such a wonderful memory
Toni D
Every easter we would buy large easter eggs and had kids names put on, then hid for a treasure hunt in the house. The children were both excited for the adventure and the treat.
Kathleen B
I've lived in my home in this neighborhood for 40 years! I only stopped into Regina's for the first time earlier this year. What a gold mine!! I'm so excited to have found it!
Kelsey E
I love stopping at reginas' with my kids on the way home from school to get our emergency candy. we all have our favorites: my sun- gummy worms. my daughter- rock candy. me- licorice or mint caps!
Meghan S
Coming here Friday afternoons with my son after he got off the bus.
Mary K
Many years ago Reginas had a booth in the Food building at the state fair. I discovered their mint candy bars and fell in love. It was a go-to stop anytime I went to the fair!
Dana A
Pregnancy treats after each checkup!
Soren A
Coming here with my friends every Saturday!
Ann F
Waking up to a basket of reginas candies on Easter morning!
Katie M
We have a black and white photo of my grandma hand-dipping chocolates at Regina's!
Caroline H
Reginas candies are a tradition in our Christmas Stockings starting before we had kids & continue aalways includes a 4 pack of truffes and dark chocolate gingers. the kids love the chocolate peanut butter santas & the coal
Roopali P
I have purchased your chocolate roses for all my children to celebrate their music, stage & graduation ceremonies. They associate it with milestones & special memories
Mariah F
New to the neighborhood but I look forward to bringing my 6 month old here for a special treat!
Robin M
Buying sugar-free candy to give my grandmother. She had diabetes and loved to enjoy a sweet treat.
Dan Y
Finding Regina's Candy that had been "secreted" into our kids backpacks on their walks home from school at Groveland Elementary. Their favorite stop & rest place.
K D
The first time I found you my friend lived on the corner of St. Clair and Finn and took me here and I've been hooked ever since. I love to eat and enjoy the smells, the tasts and the kind folks there.
Leslie C
Stoping in for a tour when Amanda & Tom became the new owners!
Irata G
One of my first ever teacher gifts when I started teaching in St. Paul was candy from Regina's!
Adam G
I took my 10 year old niece on a "date" to dinner and a movie. Before the movie we stopped at Regina's for movie candy. When we snuck it into the theatre my niece was so nervous we'd be caught!
Julia Z
My sibling & I would ( and still do ) come by to get candy for parents for Christmas!
Sarah Z
When Regina's had an open house back in the day ( not sure gow long, 15, 20 years? ) In any case I was a kid and there was a tour of the back where they made the candy and we got to see toffee/brittle being made
Peggy H
I'm almost 60 and my childhood Easter basket would always have Regina Eggs which we loved!
Terri F
The Easter Bunny brings many flavors of foil wrapped eggs to our house every year!
Mary H
Mixing the fudge with the soft carmel - oh so good
Maureen B
In our house it's not a holiday unless there's a candy plate with your decorated holiday chocolate cups. We all love them!
Mary I
MY hairstylist adores the milk chocolate peanut butter malted milk treats! Often - Saturday errands my car drives to Regina's Candies, I just have to decide what treat to purchase!
Rose D
From the time my niece & nephew were little, one of their favorite places to come to when visiting is Regina Chocolates. They are now 21, live in germany, and as is tradition, we brought them to Regina's this summer again- where Auntie Rose & Uncle Paul let them get whatever their favorite treats are!
Kate S
Coming to the store with my kids & seeing their happy faces - even as teenagers who would try not to smile!
Phoenix
I remember we were going to have a Harry Potter movie marathon and we went to Reginas to get candy and when we got to to the check out the person was so nice and she gave us free Butter Beer flavored jelly beans!
Tyler B
The "Eggs"
Niki H
picking up chocolates when my wife was pregnant with our son
Molly A
Our family moved to the neigborhood to be closer to my parents when we had our babies. About once a month my dad stops by Reginas before to bring over some sweet treats!
Hayley M
My favorite Regina's memory is getting chocolate pansies with my dad
Deb B
My daughter, Alyssa Burns, first job
Sylvie H
When I went with my cousin because I don't see her a lot and I got to share a fun place in my neighborhood
Anne D
Going to your downtown St. Paul store with my dad to buy candy for Valentines Day, Christmas & Easter and working with Cathy, Jenny and Lory on sample boxes for our wedding guest place settings.
Jackie G
The best easter bunny!
Finn P
Since 5th grade at Groveland Elementary I would come to Regina's after school every Friday and get the little candies from the bar. We calculated how much each candy was, $0.05-$0.10. <3 Love Regina's!
Aubrey G
When i went to Regina's and we came with rollerblades with my friend and we went inside the store and they told us instead to walk with bare feet and we thought it was hilarious, we laughed so hard!
Joan K
When my grandparents moved out of their Mac-Groveland home, a treasured item was the blue and white Regina's box that now held crayons for the grandkids :)
Carol M
My husband always buys me dark chocolate peacanettes for my birthday, Christmas, Mother's Day and for my birthday
Keira P
Gave my crush gold coins for Valentines and he also gave chocolate from here.
Erin G
Coming to Regina's with my dad to get fruit slices and chocolate. We truly came all the time for 36 years.
Geoff L
Coming in for gifts for loved ones and eventually for kids over the last 20 years!!
Sarah H
Coming in with three generations of family. Joy my father experienced as a kid, through new surprises for my daughter. Than you for bringing us together!
Tracy Z
Stopping at the store on Grant Ave and getting grab bags on the way home from school
Julie B
My daughter and son in law live in South Korea. Two years ago, we came to Regina's at Easter when they visited and got some of the great eggs. They got many to take back to South Korea. Best chocolate eggs ever, and a hit in Mueon South Korea!
Margaret M
Every year the bunny brings chocolate eggs to the family. We all wait, salivating, as adults now for the bunny to ask what flavors are desired. 3 generations of chocolate eggs. Thank you!
Chris C
Bringing my children to the store during holiday time
Jen K
I come to Regina's for every Valentine's Day. I choose a heart shaped box for each of my 2 sons and then select individual chocolates - only their favorits! - to fill the boxes <3
Meredith H
Regina's is two blocks from my in-laws and the grandkids LOVE walking to get treats. Love that shared experience - Regina's treats are a regular in our household
Elizabeth L
My dear aunt, who has since died, only bought Regina's for the big holidays - especially Easter
Pat L
Been coming for years!!! Seasonal - Halloween/Thanksgiving/Christmas - table goodies!! The best candy ever!!
Elizabeth L
Every year I bring my kids, sometimes my parents/in-laws to buy our candy for our gingerbread houses <3 <3 <3 Best selection. Shopping for Easter baskets. My husband says the best decision we could make for an elementary school is next to the sweetest candy store ever. The annual celebration tours of the basement <3
Kristy T
I grew up going to Regina's! My mom bought us our favorite candies from the St. Paul location for every holiday for her entire life. No candy can ever compare. Thanks for being a huge part of our childhood and family. Cheers to another 100 years!
Arthur H
My wife loves the Grecian Mints, so I help by buying a 3# box stuffed with them periodically. She limits herself to one per day--no more (no less, too). Each day is like the first day as they give here so much enjoyment; she revels every day and savors each mint. Thank you for your wonderful mints!
