This place is great, all the candy I grew up with as well as others. We sometimes need special types of candy for various baking projects, we always find something there we can use. The building is very unique and a great showpiece for the neighborhood. read more

Amazing variety of candy and goods! Super friendly staff and the place is decorated super cute! They even have the new hottest trend of dried freeze candies! read more

Great little candy store. Little. It's little. REALLY little. But like Dr. Who's TARDIS, it's a lot bigger than it may seem...they have a ton of stuff...great old style candy, like Turkish taffy, bubble gum cigars, hot dogs, etc. (And yes, they also have a lot of the high fructose corn syrup shizzle that passes for today's candy). Best of all, IMO, they have a large selection of "craft pop," some of it locally made! I find that one or two of these bottles seem to be the perfect thing to drink with a takeout pizza from Inky's or Rival's! Definitely stop in, and bring your kids. Let 'em load up on candy. And then take 'em to Biggby's for a shot of espresso! read more

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They have some of the best candy new and old and I love that it's really close to me they have some candy that you can't find anywhere else it just makes me feel like I'm back in my child hood and I love it here read more

Great local candy store. Very knowledgeable staff and during this covid pandemic they are being very safe only allowing four customers at a time in the store, having hand santizer at the door and getting any bulk candy for you and they go as far as to require you to have your nose covered with your mask when you enter the store, wish all stores in the area were this responsibe. They have every candy imaganible and a very knowledgeable staff. They have a lot of varieties of sodas. My only complaint is I wish they carried some sugar free pops. This is a fun store that everyone should check out at least once. read more

If you want to find the best locally owned candy store around you've found it Everything from retro to modern candy items even some international candy choices and tons of soda/pop to choose from read more

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From the cute exterior to the selection inside, Boyd's is a Toledo must. When I first moved to Ohio my mom found it on a list of "Toledo sites to see" and we all made a trip. The inside is very small and cramped, but don't let that deter you - every possible space is crammed with candy. From the retro stuff that your parents have probably told you about (or maybe you've told your kids about) to the newer stuff and even things I would never think of, Boyd's definitely has something for everyone. We spent well over an hour just going through the selection. I, personally, don't have much of a sweet tooth, but even just visually it was so much fun to be there and read the wrappers and listen to the people reminiscing. The prices were good, too. read more

Boyd's Retro Candy Store - Me sitting in Boyd's, circa 2010. - Candy Stores Near Me - Toledo, Ohio

I love this little shop. If there is a candy you want that they don't stock, the owner will order it for you. He will get any quantity you want as well. Helped me with a Halloween costume s couple of years ago, and with Christmas presents this year. Very friendly service, my only complaint is that the store is small. read more

Awesome store! So many candies from so many eras. My husband was so excited he dropped 50 bucks, easy, on a huge bag of stuff he hasn't seen since childhood. They also have newer niche type candies. If you like ginger beer they have a good selection. There is a really spicy one called werewolf that he liked. Great place to kill a little time. read more

Such a fun little candy shop. So neat to take time and look at all the old favorites and things I have never heard of. Way better than the new jumbo candy stores. Prices very just depends what you are looking for. If you are making a ginger bread house I would think this is your spot! read more

This is a nice mom and pop candy shop. The owners are very welcoming and you can find all kinds of candy there. Definitely worth stopping by of your in Toledo. They also have a nice array of different types of cream soda ;) read more

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A special day with grandkids. They can pick 5 items. Love deciding what to pick. Making great memories.

Great little shop! We are so lucky to have this gem in Toledo! I've been here 3 times in one month. So much to choose from. Candy I haven't seen since I was a child. Remember the little chocolate "Ice Cubes"? They still melt in your mouth. If you are making a candy board, this is the place to go. The sizes are single serving. The only issue I had was with the bulk candy. I purchased a pound and when I left, I popped a piece in my mouth. It was hard and stale. I walked back inside and was told the candy was supposed to be hard. Then someone checked the date on the bulk bag and the candy expired nearly 3 months ago. The store gladly refunded my money and I bought something else. Moral: Taste the candy before you leave the store. read more

This is always a fun place to take my kids. Huge selection and nice staff. We make it a point to stock up everyone in awhile with new and retro candy. read more

Boyd's always has the most amazing selection of candies. They are friendly and helpful. I always find exactly what I'm looking for and at least one thing I didn't know I needed! read more

Love this place, feel like I couldn't give it anything but 5 stars. I feel like I have stopped back in time to my child hood when I am, almost like it is magical. Great selection of candy which changes at times, they always have different types of candy; stuff you can't get anywhere, classics and even international choices. Great place for adults and kids and adults who want a magical trip back to childhood read more

I have an incredible sweet tooth. I came across Boyds while doing my thing on the streets of Toledo. OK, get your minds out of the gutter because my thing happened to be driving a hack. Boyds has almost every candy ever made. Ok, maybe I'm overstating it a bit, but you will not leave here without something you remember from your childhood. Remember when your allowance was a dollar and it was plenty to give Godzilla a toothache? Boyds has penny candy, Jelly Bellys and lots of other candy I am at a loss to name. In case you don't live in or near Toledo. they also do mail order which is a plus. They are a very friendly place, and oh yeah, before I forget they also sell retro sodas, stuff you thought was gone forever. I, like Radar O'Reilly am nuts for Grape Nehi. I had never experienced it, and when I did, I was in love, or maybe lust. I looked all over Toledo for a source of the purple nectar, but alas, Boyds turned out to be the only place that has it in NW Ohio. Next time youre in T-town looking for something sweet, go to Boyds and step back into your childhood. Yes, you can drop a few bucks here, but not too many and hey, you might just find yourself a little younger and yes, those grape stains on your lips will eventually come off. read more

If you're looking for it, they have it. Most of the other reviews have pretty well covered the selection and (only downside) size of the store. I wanted to put an emphasis on the staff there. They are incredibly helpful and the greeting at the door is second to none. I've never had anything less than a fantastic experience at Boyd's. read more

as soon as I walked in I was asked if I needed help and the young lady led me to everything I had asked for! I will be back soon! the peach nehi soda brought back so many memories,,,thank you boyds! read more

I love coming here and bringing my kids! They have an awesome selection of candies and Pamela was so helpful - she took the time to explain the benefit of buying bulk rather than prepackaged and went over all the math with my son :). She also showed my other son candy he might like based on what he was buying. I can not recommend this business enough for all of your candy needs! read more

Fantastic, friendly service! Would definitely recommend this nostalgic store to everyone. #ShopLocal

Oh yeah. So awesome. This is an old-time time candy store, like with the candy in glass containers on the shelf, like the old-time pharmacies. Lots and lots and lots of candies, stuff you haven't seen in years, It will really take you back to childhood. So amazing. It's small, but packed with lots of different types of candies. And if you tell the clerk what type of candy like, they can recommend other types of candy for you to try. This place is the best! read more

So fun! Huge selection of candies I forgot even existed. Great sodas also. The staff was great and super helpful. We left with a big bag of candy just for a reminder of the candy we had as kids read more

Cool little candy store. Emphasis on little....Hard to maneuver around but the selection is great!!! Thinking ahead, a nice place to get candy for stocking stuffers. Kids would love this place. Parking is a bit of a challenge but they are open for longer hours than one might think. A walk back in time!! read more

There are few things in life now a days that bring back the feeling of being a kid again. One walk into Boyds, and you are quite literally a kid in a candy store! The selection is affordable and amazing! There's old timey candy you can't find anywhere else and also modern day brands. The staff are all super sweet also! If you haven't visited this store before, I highly recommend it! read more

I went to Boyd's Retro Candy Store on my vacation. Boyd's is a great place to get candy. The prices are reasonably Low. The Staff is nice and will to help you find things. You can get packaged candy or make a bag up your favorite candy's. I LOVE there brand Caramel candy. The Aisles are a little tight but it is worth it for the candy vast selection. They also have candy maid with splenda. If their is something that you want that they don't have they will order it for you. You can also order candy off their wed sight at http://www.boydsretrocandy.com. I would go again. read more

It was like a flash from the past being able to find candy from the early 90s. I am guessing some of the stuff was originally popular in the 80s, but I wouldn't know. A fun stop for everyone. Limited to 2 kids at once, and some candy bars can be bought cheaper at stores. read more

Wonderful place, lots to choose from, nice people . Took the kids they loved it. Take your time and stop in

Great little candy store but very unpleasant people working there! They were rude and nasty! I will not go back.

Nice little candy store. They have a lot of candy from your childhood that will bring back memories, as well as new candy and stuff you've never seen before. Some of the prices will be high especially on common candy (snickers, reeses etc). There is a huge selection of bottled beverages from Faygo, Coke, and a bunch of unknown manufacturers. Excellent place to go to get your sugar fix. read more

Seriously love this place!!!! Sooooo stinkin cute too! Love the cute retro pink color! best candy ever! Keep up the good work! Great staff as well!!! read more