Been coming to this place since I was a kid and it's still great. It doesn't look like much inside but it smells like heavenly roasted nuts. Despite a line you'll get in and out pretty quick. They just have roasted nuts, seasoned nuts, and candies nuts mostly. I get creole peanuts or salted pecan halves, but you can't go wrong. read more

A very cool, nostalgic business. Great candy and roasted peanuts etc. Very nice staff and owner too. I always enjoy a visit with the peanut man. read more

I stumbled upon this while walking in downtown Mobile and it was such a great find. It's been around since 1947 and they still roast nuts using a very old machine. The nuts were tasty and they also have a variety of candies as well. It's a great little historic shop and it's definitely a place you should visit! read more

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Peanut's weren't cooked enough But the selection of goodies was great Fun to see an old Planter's peanut roaster like the one I remember from Atlantic City 75 years ago Downtown Mobile is very cool, it's a shame half the stores are currently empty. read more

If you are walking in downtown Mobile I think you should pop in and check out the Peanut Shop. The good: lots of choices of Candies and snacks. Fried Nuts. The Meh: Many of the items in the store are not made in store and are just prepackaged stuff. Items add up fast and you can drop $20 in a heartbeat. I suggest the fried Pumpkin seed and Peanuts. They also had homemade cashew turtles that were off the chain good. I suggest asking what is made in house and grabbing those items. read more

A & M Peanut Shop - Peanut Roaster - Specialty Food Near Me - Mobile, Alabama

This place has been here for so many years, and still attracts a crowd daily. The roasting machines are so old I have no idea how they keep them running but I'm glad they do. We stop in on every trip downtown and get a pound or two of the awesome nuts or candy. It's all good, I love the Spanish peanuts and my wife gets the pecans. Always service with a smile. Can't beat this historic institution. read more

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Went in for the first time , loved everything about the shop, owner was such a sweetheart. We got the turtles and they were delicious! Unfortunately the other candies we got i believe had cream filling, tasted insanely too accurate to vomit. Im not sure what was up with that taste, thought my tastebuds might been off, but my boyfriend tried one as well, and instantly said the same thing! Vomit. It was the wildest thing ive ever tried that had an exacttttt same flavor/taste as that! What a shame i was looking forward to enjoying those! Definitely will be back for the turtles! read more

I enjoy the old school candy esp the shoe lace licorice. Definitely my fav!!! Worth the trip over.

This place gives me so much joy and a sense of nostalgia. It's hard to believe I have been visiting this place for nearly 25 years and I hope for many more experiences to come. The roasted peanuts are always a must get and occasionally a sweet treat. I recommend the peanut clusters, sponge candy, and coconut macaroons are our top favorites. read more

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We got the chocolate covered pecans and the roasted peanuts and they were incredible!

This place has the best nuts. It has always been in the same location since I was a little girl and it brings back so many memories. The chocolate coated peanuts are so delicious..,, they must purchase those.! read more

Who can criticize a shop that's been open since WWII? It's small, it's crowded with tons of stuff and looks like a dive, but the fresh roasted nuts will drive even the most disciplined person into buying SOMETHING. We ended up grabbing some chocolate covered almonds - delicious! read more

A & M Peanut Shop - Chocolate covered almonds - Specialty Food Near Me - Mobile, Alabama

I was walking by recently and couldn't help but stop in. I was definitely drawn in by the aroma. Plenty of sweet and savory options to choose from. I love the fact that it has a historic feel to it with some of the pictures and machinery. They also had lots of candy options that I hadn't seen since I was a kid. The staff was very friendly and service was quick. I will drop in anytime I'm back in the area! read more

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A staple of Mobile since my childhood. They have a great collection of nuts, candies and sodas.

This nut shop is Hugely expensive, but has lasted in the same location for 75 years. Not only does it offer various plain nuts, it has salted, roasted nuts and nuts covered with a multitude of sweet glazes and sauces. Also there are specialty candies of myriad flavors. The scent of roasted nuts assaults your senses a1/2 block away and compels you to enter the shop. Once you enter, It's all over. You WILL buy....something. This is a great reminder of the days of old-fashioned candy shops and is a Must-see on a visit to downtown Mobile. read more

A must for my visits downtown, Love all the candies and especially love the roasted peanuts. The Peanut Shop has been around for years as I remember visiting in the 60s while downtown enjoying Mardi Gras and catching Cracker Jacks in the box and those bouncing rubber balls!!! read more

This shop brought me back to my youth! This old fashion candy shop which probably hasn't changed much over the decades it's been here filled me, and I can imagine so many others who visit, with lots of nostalgia! This tiny, long shop in the heart of downtown Mobile sells all sorts of candy and chocolates, a few gift items and other fun treats like those Hot Mama pickles my husband always buys me. What we came for, and what I dare you to walk by and not purchase is the fresh roasted peanuts that pop off of a 100 year old roaster!! That smell is insane and absolutely irresistible! They were hands down THEE most delicious hot, fresh peanuts I have ever had! They sell small and large bags. Don't even question it...go big! They will all disappear! We all couldn't get enough! I mean, so good!!! The kiddos also grabbed some candy which was weighed per pound on an old fashion scale by the kind lady behind the counter. We all enjoyed looking at the seasonal display in the front window! Would have loved to have seen how they decorate them for every holiday! Such a great stop! read more

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One of a kind shop and super nice people! This is a 75+ year long-standing historical nuts & sweets shop in the heart of downtown Mobile, right on Dauphin Street. The savory smell of the myriad of roasted nuts and seeds makes cramming into the narrow store along with other loyal customers anxiously awaiting awesomeness well worth it. My favorite is to have them combo 1/4 lb of roasted pumpkin seeds with 1/4 of wasabi peas! The mix is a buttery roasted, crunchy, hint of wasabi spice miracle! Oh and I also ALWAYS get a few of their coconut macaroons to treat myself read more

A & M Peanut Shop - Pumpkin Seed & Wasabi Peas Combo! - Specialty Food Near Me - Mobile, Alabama

Great great place to visit in downtown Mobile. Hot roasted peanut smell is wonderful! Great place for roasted nuts and candies. Picked up Brazil nuts and creole peanuts. By extra for the squirrels in the square just up the street! read more

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This place is INCREDIBLE and smells delicious from the outside. It's old school, a little divey even, but man are the nuts really really good. Tried white chocolate covered pecans, and a salted variety. They tasted warm. Loved how they are measured in the old school scale, and watching the nuts get roasted in the antique machine. Recommend to anyone/everyone in the Mobile area for a long standing local snack. read more

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Maybe I went at a bad time as I ordered some milk chocolate almonds and got some cashew turtles but the almonds seemed old as they didn't have a crunchy texture. The cashew turtles were a little on the salty side. I didn't like how you had to order things in at least a 1/4 lb when you don't know how they are going to be. Maybe I'll try again at another time. Service was fine and shop is quaint. read more

If you come to mobile al, this is the place you don't wanna miss out on seeing or stopping by. They are an old spot but everything is perfect and made fresh everyday. read more

This peanut shop is all taste and all fat. It would be the good kind of fat if you didn't take home a pound of everything. It's an appropriately tiny shop with stacks of pecans on top of cashews and peanuts. Somewhere in-between all of this, there's a chocolate flavor of everything. Behind the cashier himself is all sorts of candies on the wall including tootsie pops. Walk further in and there's a popcorn machine with actual fresh popcorn in it. To your right is a boiling peanut machine releasing the sinful smell of delicious peanuts. To your left is another door that looks closed off but it is meant for you to go in and explore. The room contains a collection of old souvenirs local to the Mobile and Alabama area. It's a little dusty in there and resembles more of an antique collection. This is an exciting little shop to explore with not much room to wander. Every inch of this store is utilized to maximum efficiency. They don't have peanut butter here which was what I was looking for but the smell was more than a reward in itself. read more

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This place is one of the best hidden gems in downtown Mobile. The peanuts are prepared in front of you and of high quality. Store also has other really cool candy treats. There's a little bit of something for everyone here! read more

I must have forgotten what good candy tastes like because this shop was a revelation. It's a good thing I don't live near here because I would weigh 300lbs. This shop is such a gem. It's been here for nearly 9 decades, so you know it's gotta be something special. But don't expect it to be all shiny and new because the beauty in this place is that it is unchanged and perfect. My husband and I tried many of their candies: we got the haystacks (also available in sugar-free and, yes, so amazing), bridge mix, cookies and cream brickle, white-chocolate peanut clusters (made my knees buckle), chocolate turtles, candy corn, and a praline. I just this moment realized we should have tried the roasted peanuts because that is surely what made the white-chocolate peanut clusters so incredible--they actually tasted like super-rich creamy peanut butter wrapped in decadent white chocolate. OMG! Now I have to go back and buy the roasted peanuts before I leave town. And maybe more white chocolate peanut clusters for the road...and haystacks. read more

Nothing special here. I read so many reviews and saw stuff on the internet that I thought we have to check this place out. We literally walked in look for a couple seconds and left. Sort of disappointed we drove way out of the way just for this. So we did find some good restaurants right around the corner so it ended up being worth it by luck. read more

Walking in here makes me feel like a kid in a candy store. I guess it brings out my inner child. We stop in here every time we walk around downtown Mobile. How could we not, with that roasting peanut smell rolling down the street? They have way more than just peanuts, like chocolate covered everything! My favorites are the turtles. My hubby's favorite is the toffee candy. Our boys just love it all, especially the chocolate covered raisins and chocolate covered pretzels. My daddy would love the orange slices. I love the nostalgic feeling I get when I see the Mr Peanut costume displayed in the back and the near ancient peanut roaster and scales that are still in use today. Those things make me wonder what it would have been like walking in the Peanut Shop back in its heyday, and realizing that I just did. I hope this place lasts forever, and that my grandchildren can enjoy the chocolate covered goodies that we love so much! read more

This place is what makes small businesses the backbone of the American economy. Just walk by on the sidewalk and you will be sold by the wonderful aroma of roasting nuts. Of course, peanuts are the staple, but I highly recommend the roasted cashews. A trip to Downtown Mobile is not complete without a stop at the Peanut Shop. read more

I wish I could report that they had good peanuts but they closed 30 min early on a Friday night. There were two other people that were right behind me going to get peanuts. We were all bummed. read more

Funny guys and a friendly atmosphere. Great burnt candy peanuts and chocolate covered nuts. I'd stop back if I was in the area. They even gave us a good food recommendation which we loved! read more

This is my favorite place to visit in Mobile! One of my fondest memories is walking downtown, with the smell of fresh roasted peanuts pulling me into the A&M Peanut Shop. You'll be greeted by Debbie, and she sends you off to Bienville Square with a bag of hot, roasted peanuts. The Peanut Shop has so many other things too - cashews, pecans, candy, and my absolute favorite, the creole peanuts. While you wait to get your snacks, you'll be drawn to the antique roaster, the Mr. Peanut collection, old newspaper clippings, and the ever-festive display window decor. This place hasn't changed in the 30+ years I've been going, and I hope it never will! read more

This place is a must stop when you are downtown. Cannot wait to stop by this weekend during Mardi Gras for some peanuts and popcorn.

Their not fighting fair here , I was lured in by the smell of the fresh roasted peanuts . Once inside I had to have a bag of peanuts , and their oh so good and hot. Very friendly staff here also. read more

A & M Peanut Shop - Fresh roasted peanuts - Specialty Food Near Me - Mobile, Alabama

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Great hot boiled peanuts! Candy selection was fair but largely consisted of bulk selections of commercial candy. Great atmosphere in Mobile, AL. read more

I loved going to the peanut shop as a child and I'm happy I can bring my daughters to share those same memories. This is a great place to get some hot peanuts and candy with which to amble around the Square. read more

This is exactly the kind of business that makes me happy to have in my city. Friendly, wonderful sweets, and, of course, fresh roasted peanuts. Always makes for a great treat. read more

This is probably my most favorite place I plan on going. I love peanuts. Don't really care for soul music. Like the blues though.

If you like peanuts covered in chocolate and other goodness any way you can imagine them, then this is the place for you. I purchased peanut clusters and peanuts covered in caramel and white chocolate. It was a hot day so, they were melting pretty quickly but, wow were they both delicious. They also have other items like chocolate covered pretzels, hard candy and other sweet treats. The pricing was pretty decent and the staff was friendly. read more

Mixed nuts were just out of a bag tasting. The specialty items were very, very good. But I asked for 2 pieces specifically and he grabbed an extra to weigh in on what felt like a slow night. read more

This is my favorite place in Mobile... No joke! I come here way too much. The chocolate sprinkles are my favorite along with cashews of course and chocolate covered anything! I honestly don't know what I would do with A&M read more