An apple a day keeps the dentist at bay.... I just wonder how many you'd need to eat after a trip…read morein here.... Desperately in need of a sugar injection, with barely enough energy to schlep (yes I did just say schelp) myself around town, my eye got drawn to a giant multi-coloured cross erected on a hot pink wall, with a pink haired, green trouser-ed, blue bowtied looking scientist staring out the window. Oh yes, just the kinda pharmacy I was looking for. It's all in here folks. Fizzing candy, Reese's everything, chocolate covered pretzels, Hersheys kisses and hugs, Pop tarts, and anything else that is guaranteed to make your teeth hurt. As well as the pre-packaged stuff, they also have about 148 boxes of various sweets that you can mix n match, stick in a bottle, and chose your very own special label for. The price range from €3 for 100ml to €9 for 500ml. (Choose the size at your peril...!) As if this wasn't enough to ensure a trip to Dr Molar, you may also gorge further on milkshakes, ice cream floats and sundaes. And round it off with a nice cold carbonated drink, sure ye may as well. Candy Lab - a fizzy candy-coated extravaganza of sugar. Do. It.

My friends and I recently went here at the suggestion of a coworker who said they sold the American…read morestyled pretzels covered in chocolate. When we got here, the friend who wanted the pretzels was out-shined in her giddiness by the rapturous exuberance of our other friend and me. When we saw all the American goods (Reese's, Hersheys, pancake mix, cake mix, peanut butter) we basically had a fit and went wild buying everything (okay, only I did). Overall, I'd recommend any American stop by this place for some staple American ingredients and a bit of nostalgia. They basically have any candy you remember from childhood plus the comfort foods mom always made. The staff person behind the counter was very chatty and friendly, asking me where I was from, but I may have been the rude one since I just wanted my stuff and didn't want to talk. The one downside, which is expected, is the price. I spent about 30 euros on 4 boxes of mac n' cheese and a couple bags of chocolate, but since it's imported it makes sense.

My mom used to own a soda shop called Aunt Nell's-named after her aunt who passed years ago. So…read morewhen I saw Aunty Nellies, I had to stop and grab a little something for my mom. It's a cute candy store with some local candy as well as more widely available stuff. I ended up leaving with just a simple chocolate bar, but I would love to visit again and stock up on more goodies. Maybe next time.

I thought this place was pretty cute I got some Wonka bars at another store and I couldn't believe…read morethat I found strawberry marshmallow fluff I don't think that I ever saw strawberry marshmallow fluff inside America I didn't buy it but what I did by were some rose and the lavender infused white chocolates instead and it came to about eight euro the staff was very friendly It's just a simple candy shop but there's no reason to give it anything less than five star it offers what it offers and I was happy with my choices

On one of the nicest streets in the village is of course a sweet shop that you will undoubtably…read morestop outside and look inside. Kids eyes will open wide when they see the selection of sweets and adults likewise when they see the old time sweets still being sold. Don't tell your dentist you stopped by.

I love a fancy bar of chocolate as much as the next person and this place is a little wonderland of…read moreWonka chocolate and heavenly treats. However it is exorbitantly over-priced which I found hard to get past. Definitely only for the rare occasion, unless they reduce prices and do special offers then i can't see how they will last too long in Finglas.

This place had a little more traditional euro candy that I was looking forward to purchasing and…read moreeating here in Dublin. Some imports are from the UK, however, it was nice to have something off beat away from my usual fare of candy at home. Good prices for what they were. I did get another Wonka bar for the road. I got some penny candies to go. Super friendly service and they were beyond patient with me.

My mother is obsessed with jelly beans and insisted we stop in here (and basically every other…read moresweets shop in Ireland). She went right up to the clerk to ask about their jelly bean offerings and was offered a free sample. Of course she purchased a bunch, so I tried one and have to agree that it was a top-quality jelly bean. The store also offers an array of other candies. It's cute. Stop in if you want jelly beans or other sweets.

Linda is awesome I bought 6 of these wonka bars…read more She would've been better if she gave me the golden tickets but no she had to be the best and give me to golden tickets so I'm going to save these for when we go and see the Willy Wonka on Broadway this was such a cute candy shop and it was funny because they were out of Lucky charms even though I'm an American the Lucky charms are €12 But I like asking them about it it's very cute the way they respond

This is the kind of shop I would have looooved as a kid. Shop full of candy, nothing but sweet,…read moresweet candy in all the colours of the rainbow. Sweet Memories has a selection far beyond what is good for my teeth. You pick your goodies yourself, one spoon of the sour rings, two pink cherry bonbons, a handful of the caramels please! Take your time and select diligently what will end up in your bag and start stuffing you mouth. Saturday is candy day!

Plus: Sweet Factory is a cute little contraption that looks like it could get up and joyfully walk…read morethrough the streets with bouncy robotic steps sending happy spurts of sweets in all directions, to the delight of humans everywhere. Con: It doesn't actually do that. Plus: The candy selection is good, though the gummy and fruity candy is better and fresher-tasting than the chocolate. Con: It's kinda expensive.

Oh amazing Sweet Factory, how I love you!!! Remember the…read morecarefree days of yore, when you used to shop here without a care in the world? Filling up your bag with gummy dolphins, sour dummies, jellybeans and the sneaky fudge slice if you could sneak it in...oh the joy. Only downside....why do all the good ones have to weigh so much?!!

This coffee shop has got wonderful character, it can thank it's location for that. It is perched…read morewith a great view of Parnell square. Its large windows make people watching a must. Old wooden chairs and tables are spread with good space between, nothing worse then sitting on a strangers lap. The owners have held on to its original fixtures which again makes it distinct. The staff are friendly and efficient. The café is kept very clean. I have had better coffee though. They do lunches and pastries and the prices are average for Dublin city. It also is a busy stop for people going to watch GAA games in Croke Park.

There's probably a hundred places like The Candy Shop in Dublin, but they still deserve a little…read morerecognition. You'll get some good coffee, a well-stocked deli and a relaxing atmosphere in here. What more could you want?* *The answer is free wi-fi, but very few cafes in Dublin get that question right.

A little Spartanly stocked given the size of the shop but what they have is nicely dislayed and…read moreinviting. There were no milk teeth (shock, horor) so we plummed for for fizz 'n' chips... a rare treat these days.

Sweetest Moments is real hidden gem located in the basement of the 'old' Dun Laoghaire shopping…read morecentre. Many of us who have ventured across the pond to the US and have inevitably fell in love with some fattening, artificial, deliciously bad American candy. And up until now, the only method of procuring the sweet, sweet candy in Ireland was buying it online (and crying over the postage and packaging charges) or hitting up one of overpriced candy stores in the city centre. Sweetest Moments might not be as fancy looking as some of the candy stores in the city centre BUT the selection and most importantly, the affordability of this place has made it my favourite confectionary shop. The sales assistant even helped me put together a gift box of my friend's favourite American candy, very good service. I'll probably be back to get some retro sweets for Christmas presents. The only problem I have with this place? It's not a huge issue.. but there is no credit card machine in the shop so don't forget to go get some cash before you go in.