What an amazing space! Our family went to candytopia pop up a few years back and still talk about it! This is such an amazing fun, creative extension. Everyone was so kind and welcoming and my kids had a blast being creative with a different medium! There's so much variety that you can spend so much time just looking around. We smiled the entire time we were there...and my kids keep talking about going back and what they want to create next! Thank you Candified for an awesome experience! read more

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OOOOOMMMGGGGG! Sorry Wonka, there's new CANDY QUEENS in town! Jackie and Amy are two of the most passionate people, they LOVE what they do and their success is seeing the joy in children....and even adults! Just went to the grand opening of this incredibly decorated, fully stocked, and SUPER FUN candy store! This is honestly the most thought out candy store I've ever been to! Every single detail is beyond impressive!!! From the detailed Candy Wall Art, the Social wall and life size Candy Animals, and the old school candy to international candy....just amazing! My kids loved that they even had fun drinks that are not always easy to find! The staff are all so fun, nice, and extremely helpful! My youngest son loved the creation stations! Super cool experience where you can use your imagination to create different crafts That are provided by Candified! Cannot wait till they start doing parties!!!! Definitely a place where HAVING FUN, isn't an option....it's going to bring a huge smile on your face! My kids have already been back and it's only been two days! If you're looking for unique candy, a fun experience, or a great gift, CANDIFIED is a must on your bucket list for Long Beach!!!! read more

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Super D. Duper happy with my purchase here. Talk about QUALITY candy. Nothing is stale or old. The selection is outstanding! Prices are more than fair! And service is fabulous! This is the cutest little candy shop you'll ever walk into. Shouts to the Candy Queen for making it all possible. Much love. read more

This place was so wonderful!!! I am filled with joy anytime I go there!! All the workers were so nice! The Candy was so good!! We loved all the candy. The shop was so welcoming and colorful!! I loved everything about Candified! I would go there anytime and any day. When I am having a bad day and I go by Candified I fell very joyful. I defiantly recommend Candified!! Thank you so much for the wonderful experience! read more

Candified is one of the most unique places in Long Beach: As part of a Leadership Program from the Soka University of America, we were fortunate to visit Candified. It is a rare delight to encounter not just one but two founders working side-by-side: Amy Kavanaugh, with her extensive experience gained directly from working alongside the founder of Starbucks, and Jackie Sorkin, whose captivating shows have captured the hearts of viewers worldwide. Candified brings joy not only to children but also to adults, offering a unique opportunity to immerse oneself in an ambiance of magic and gastronomic creativity. We would also like to specifically express gratitude for the enthusiasm, passion, and kindness of the assistant, Grace, and we hope to see her visititing our campus in the future. read more

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I absolutely love Candified! Whether it's classic chocolates, fruity gummies, or sour candies, there's something for everyone to enjoy! I especially love the gummy berries. They are like a little burst of happiness in every bite! My kids love the hands on activity options too. So much fun!!! read more

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Lovely and welcoming atmosphere! Great customer service! There's so many family activities there! Also, if you wanna have a fun date with your loved one! This is an awesome place to go too! Highly recommended! CANDY QUEEN IS AWESOME!!!!! read more

The most fun that's come to the LBC and even better its located on 2nd st in Belmont Shores! I brought my granddaughter here when they first opened and a year later we are still coming back besides this experience being fun for any age , it has such a magical vibe . The selection of candies ( from retro to current favorites ) It is certainly a happy place:) the displays of animals made out of just candy !!!! IMPRESSIVE And created all by hand ..There is work shop section where we can make jewelry , slime, lip gloss kits , edible candy treats and so much more !! Candified exemplifies Community spirit . read more

Highly recommend booking your kids next party here. Literal kids in a candy store, it's so much fun. From the slime to the edible pizzas and dance parties we can't wait to go back. Thank you Jackie and team for making the day so special. read more

We just had my daughter's 7th birthday here and couldn't be more impressed. The staff was so amazing, kind, and patient with the girls. The activities are so fun and creative. The store is ridiculously cute. I didn't bring decorations because there was no need to compete with that!!! Amy(one of the owners) heard the girls are all girl scouts and gave them a badge!!!! Such a fun day and I can't thank Amy and staff enough for making my daughter's birthday so special. We'll be back for more creation stations that we haven't done yet! read more

The best candy store my family and I have been to. They were super friendly. The place is really clean and the decor was AMAZING! 10/10 definitely recommend. We will 100% be going back, next time I'm even taking my mom read more

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My eldest daughter found this place on tiktok so we decided to take a trip this past sunday! Omg such a fun cute place ! The staff was VERY nice and PATIENT with my 2 year old. I love how their are different activities for the kiddos to do . We chose to do slime making and we had so much fun. CANDY WAS SO DELICIOUS as well! definitely coming back soon read more

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My 9 year old and her best friend had an amazing time here! They chose to do the sushi box activity, and really spent the next hour creating and having fun. Such a unique place to visit, great owners, reasonably priced activities! And of course, so much candy! We walked off with some more to take him, must visit for kids in Long Beach! read more

Took my kids to this store. They have a variety of candies to choose from. Friendly customer service. Clean store. However, highly over priced candy. read more

If you are looking for something fun to do with your kids after school with some of their friends or just and date with your kiddo this is the place to go!! Think color me mine with a full on candy twist! The staff is truly amazing and so welcoming to the kids and their creativity. We paid $29 for the afternoon activity (there were a few to choose from. With and without candy). Everything is currently Halloween theme but the staff made mention they will be doing something fun for Christmas and winter holidays as well. We will definitely be going back! Shoutout to Jackie Amy and D Micha for making my girl feel so special! read more

I live off of 2nd street and I saw them building this place. Was so excited to come and finally found time to. My boyfriend and I got a full bag of the large bag of candies/chocolates and paid less than $15. I'm seeing some people post about how expensive it is... to go to 7/11 instead... Honestly go for it. But I told the person working the register that paying less than $15 for that much candy is WAY cheaper than other candy stores, especially the ones you find at malls. Don't go here if you just want regular store candy, OBVIOUSLY. Their staff was helpful and honestly really friendly! I am in no way shape or form being paid for this (could be open to being paid in maybe candies lol). But I only write reviews for places who have treated me with kindness and respect, and I got that from this place. Attached some pics too, loved their halloween decorations! read more

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100% the best combination of heart, joy and fun! Jackie and Amy have MASTERED the art of creating a place where you can go be yourself, have fun and enjoy some treats! They turned a candy store into an entire experience for all ages and demographics. Their store front is not only welcoming and inviting but you end up staying because they have fun activities that pair magically with their candy. My kiddos and I love going here especially because we love supporting new local business that embody the community and brand. This store is genuinely that "Christmas morning" type energy. An absolute must if you're in the Long Beach/Belmont area! read more

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Took my granddaughters, daughter and son and had the best time creating candy art! So much fun! Will definitely come back! Played the best music...can't find the playlist that was playing on Spotify! It was the best! read more

Met one of the owners on my first trip. She was very inviting and kind, and helped me and my friend take a picture together. I felt welcomed and accepted. Long Beach is a diverse community, and feeling welcome and accepted is SO important. You nailed it! Thank you! So much creative energy clearly went into this business, and the passion shows. Just walking in is an experience because of the uniqueness and art displayed. So many creative and amazing things offered. I look forward to see what the future holds for this business. Welcome to Long Beach! read more

We went during spring break and the kids had an absolute blast and can't wait to go back! They made their own slime and candy sushi. The owner was there and helping us and he was very patient with all the kids and all their questions and requests. We will definitely be going back. read more

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My daughter and I were walking down second Street in Belmont Shores and stumbled across this amazing candy shop! It was my daughter's birthday, it was meant to be "my 9 year old daughter said" when I say candy shop, that's an understatement! From the awesome decor, the life size candy and the huge assortment of candy is amazing! To top it off the have a creation station you can make your own candy pizza, candy sushi and candy slime! I believe we met the owners- if they weren't the owners, they were great with explaining how everything worked, also directing us to Candy we were specifically looking for, like I stated it was my daughters ninth birthday, who I believe to be the owners, gave her a free lip gloss that was in the shape of a cupcake! My daughter was very happy! We can't wait to go back if you're looking for a place to host a party or stop in for some yummy treats this is your place! read more

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Jackie and her team made my daughters 9th birthday an amazing night! My daughter and her best friend did glow night together, and had the time of their lives! They made it so special for them, they didn't want to come home! They made great memories and great crafts! We all can't wait to do it again! read more

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I can't say enough nice things about this place! My son LOVES this place! They offer creative stations all day long ! I love to drop my son in for an hour or two while I go shopping or have lunch with friends. They have the best selection of candy. Best candy store I've ever been too! read more

This place is so much fun! The candy wall for per-pound candy is amazing - literally every candy you could want. And the candy crafts are awesome. We tried the sushi and the pizza, and the kids LOVED both. We spent an hour here and the kids didn't want to leave. The staff was so kind and helpful, it was great. Can't wait to go back. read more

We had my nieces birthday at Candified this past Saturday and it was AMAZING! The staff was so friendly and easy to work with. The kids had an AMAZING time! The kids got to make some beautiful delicious crafts which were guided by the team making it easy to just chill with the other parents. The atmosphere and the vibes were SWEET! We could not have asked for a better party. Even though the kids made their own sweet crafts it was fun to get to see some old and new school candy on the shelves. Mango sour strips are my personal favorite! We will definitely be back sooner than later! read more

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Shopping for a venue to have my daughters 7th birthday and I can across Candified. I visited the store to ask some questions about the birthday package and was pleasantly surprised. Every single employee was accommodating and thoroughly explained what the day would consist of. Fast forward to the day of the event and everything was perfect. The crew even adjusted accommodations because I miscounted the children, my bad. Anyway...Clean, attentive and caring employees/owners, great ambiance makes this place an overall hit. read more

Our favorite candy store!! They have a huge selection of candy even Swedish candy! The staff is so helpful and welcoming. They have a creation station where you can create slime, lip gloss, candy crafts and so much more. My daughter absolutely loved it! read more

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I cannot say enough good things about this store! Not only is it like a dream come true when you walk in...I mean who doesn't feel like a kid when they go in to a candy store. Talk about nostalgia! But in addition to the amazing candy that they sell, the staff could not be better. And the decor (all made of candy) is so fun to look at! Every time I've been in, whether for a quick visit or for one of their creative craft activities, they have been nothing but phenomenal. They are accommodating, knowledgeable and just overall fun! We have been in multiple times just to buy candy, and have now done the bento box candy sushi activity and the gingerbread house, and both activities were tons of fun! Everything is provided and ready to go when you arrive, and the staff regularly checks in to offer help and suggestions. I would 100% suggest stopping by! And chances are, once you do, you'll keep going back for more!!! Thanks again to everyone at Candified! read more

I stumbled upon this gem while in the area; I met the owner The Candy Queen and she's the one who told me about the birthday packages and I was more excited than my daughter. My daughter celebrated her 9th birthday here a few weeks ago and it was the best time. The candified staff is amazing, they host the entire party. The parents hung out in the back while the kids enjoyed themselves. We opted for the package that included slime and candy sushi! It was honestly the perfect location and the perfect thing for girls this age. Thank you guys! read more

This store is so amazing to look at. Wow was all I could say when I walked in. However there are no prices on anything except the cost by lb.for the scooped candy. Over 14.00 a pound??? We bought one chocolate bar and a pack of nerds and it was 17.00 with no tax. The prices are ridiculous. I believe if you're charging that much for the items you should have prices out. The store is beautiful but I still can't get over the prices. Godiva bars can be up to 4.00. I can't believe 9.99 for a chocolate bar! read more

The workers here create a very welcoming environment and have really good prices for the quality in my option. They have something for everyone, and even cool "art" made from candy. I've gone three days in a row and love it!! read more

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So can't be in SoCal and NOT visit Candified. First of all, it's on 2nd St in Belmont Shore, so there is something for everyone...BUT even if Candified was all you were going for, it's worth it! Filled with STUNNING candy art, wonderful employees and TONS of candy from nostalgic to European to modern day, there are options for everyone! Don't miss out on the amazing candy crafting experiences! The options change and evolve regularly but my kids have made candy pizzas and candy sushi. There are slime options and accessory items (think hand painted bucket hats) available as well. If you are looking for something to keep you busy that is new and exciting, or an EPIC birthday party, CANDIFIED is THE place. read more

We'd never been there before, but my wife decided to buy us each (my 3-year-old, herself and me) an activity making candy. And it was a blast! The store is quite fun to look around. My kid loved the candy animals (which will change every now and then, we were told). Service was fantastic. From the warm welcome of the staff, to setting up our activity in the tables by the back, to explaining our choices of activity we wanted, it was all extremely friendly and professional. My wife and I had a blast (for a while!) making our cookie-candy geodes. And my son loved making slime with Kathryn's help (she was amazing with him!!) And for $29 each, it was absolutely worth it - for adults and kid. And Jackie, the Candy Queen, is fantastic! Attentive to both us adults and our kid, she was an absolute pleasure to chat with, and it's amazing to see her passion and devotion to the store and the art. I'll definitely be back, even if by myself. read more

for the price, y'all should make sure all the candy is still good. i found that some of the candy from the station where you pick your own and put them in a bag had a nasty stale taste. read more

I took a hockey team of 20 girls here for an activity to do between games. The girls loved it! The staff was wonderful with the girls, and every candy creation turned out amazingly good! The owner was really good at communicating with me to set up our experience, and she made it very fun and special for the team. The space itself is also bright and fun, and I loved that there were several projects to choose from so everyone was happy. I Thought the $29/participant was a really Good deal, the girls were there for an hour creating, and got to take their creations home when they were done. read more

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Great selection, great people!! Love the environment!!! The owners deserve your business, great people investing in our community!!!

Mind blowing array of candy to bring out your inner child. It touts amazing mosaic art made from candy. A must stop if you are in Long Beach. Wonderful staff. They also host crafting events. Truly a fun atmosphere. read more

Front entry is beautiful and special. Past that, it feels like an inexpensive accessory store at Cerritos mall. I grabbed a bag for bulk candy to take to the movies. They have a decent selection but again, it's on the cheap side. My favorite German berries were the copy cat version so I passed. The "milk duds" were terrible! I would change the name immediately. So not milk duds. I think their target customer is a child who doesn't know what I know. Kids probably love it. I have more experience and prefer the candy shop at 2nd & PCH. read more

Our girls did a create session for our holiday friends date and they had the best time. They really went out of their way to make them feel special. Plus they have a great assortment of all kinds of candy. We'll definitely be back. read more

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At 55 years old nothing transports me back to my childhood more than nostalgic candy. My husband and I came down to second Street after church to enjoy brunch and take a walk. We stumbled upon this store, and I walked in with the hopes of finding candy from my youth and they did not disappoint. I stood and stared as each one brought back memories of a simpler place and time growing up in the 70s. Thank you Candified for the smile on my face and I can't wait to bring back my nieces and nephews to try the slime creation Station! Don't laugh, but I'll probably join in as well! read more

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