If you're even remotely a candy person, Sweeties is dangerous in the best possible way. I'm a…read morefull‑blown candy freak, so I actually have to limit my visits, if I walked in here too often, I'd lose every ounce of self‑control and walk out with half the store. But honestly... what a way to go. Every time I do treat myself to a visit, it's pure joy. The aisles feel like a time machine stocked with everything I grew up eating, the classics, the throwbacks, the "I forgot this even existed" gems. It's the kind of place where you catch yourself smiling at a random shelf because a candy bar just unlocked a childhood memory. The store is bright, fun, and packed with options, and the staff keeps everything tidy and easy to browse. Whether you're hunting for something specific or just letting nostalgia guide you, it's impossible not to have a good time here.

Walking in to Sweeties Candy is like walking in to sugar heaven! There are so many aisles and…read moreshelves of old and new treats galore! I was looking for something that would have been an import from Europe which they unfortunately don't carry but it seems like they had nearly everything else under the sun! They were oh so helpful in helping me look and once I found the right name we figured out they didn't have it but they had some things that were close enough! They were all very friendly and helpful with my search and I'm so grateful! Now that's I've finally made it in, I know exactly where I need to go for all the rest of the treats that I could possibly be looking for! They even have chips and popcorn plus some seasonal toys too!

Amazing selection of candies, from SpongeBob krabby patty meals, to candy by the pound, to candy…read morecigarettes (didn't know they still make these), to novelty candies (candy turkey leg, anyone?) they even let you sample some flavors for free and the staff is super friendly.

A very attractive inviting store! And a great place for gifts too! The cashier was very nice making…read morethe service great!!

Rocket Fizz: The dreams of kids and adults alike…read more Whether you want candy or a fizzy drinks, Rocket Fizz is where it's at. Get some taffy, a weird flavored soda (like pickle or ranch) and have fun checking out their goods. We stopped by in hopes of finding something that screams Arizona but sadly we walked away empty-handed. Nonetheless, it's a great stop with plenty to look at and purchase. Pop in and buy some goods!

What a nostalgic moment to see some of my old time favorite candy!!! The shop has tin signs and…read morecandy for reasonably priced items.

The store has a unique character of its own. The staff are helpful multilingual. There is a lot of…read morecandies, party supplies that made me rethink why I entered the store.

Definitely the feeling of being a kid in a candy store down every single aisle here. Not only do…read morethey have fun sweets, but of course they have their entire fiesta section and you can find anything. But my favorite buys today were the fresh, delicious La Chula tortillas - $2.99 for 10, the Chili lemon habas fritas (not too spicy) and the absolute winner - the 12 count boxes of fruit bars for $7.99. That is an amazing price. And the flavor of the pecan and the coconut ones are perfect. I will be back for so many more flavors. And the fun find: San Miguel Flor de Calabaza. Who knew you could buy hand squash blossoms? I'm going to try to find an enchilada type recipe to try them in. Very friendly service and easy to move through the store.

Always polite and clean! Chocolate is always high quality. My first job growing up was at a RMCF,…read moreso thank you for helping scratch my teenage itch when I need it most!

This was a great spot to stop in while I was on vacation. There were families with kids inside the…read morestore! I paid more attention to their candy/caramel apples because that's what they were paying attention to! This store has fast service and great dark and milk chocolate options. I purchased truffles and they were delicious! I'm sharing a picture of the variety box I bought. Delicious!!

Great store with unique toys and candy. Highly recommend. I got a bag of candy and a desk top moon.read more

Chastised my kid for playing with the cars literally at kid level as she was picking one out to…read morebuy. So rude and ridiculous.

My inner kid came out upon entering the candy shop. It's so magical and whimsical with lots of…read morespace just to explore. They offer lots of candy for those sweet tooth cravings with some nostalgic candy that took me back to my childhood. They host parties and apparently this makes for a great bachelorette party or even just ladies night! From taffy to pickle flavored candy to stuffed animals, there is something for everyone. This place has been around for two years now and I am just discovering it?!? It truly is a hidden gem in the heart of downtown Mesa. Don't be fooled. This is not your ordinary candy store and isn't just for kids!

So cool and so cute! They have almost everything here! There was a couple tables on the inside to…read moresit and enjoy your candy and the design of the inside and all the murals was so fun! I will definitely be back anytime we are in the area!!

Sells expired candy. Eat at your own risk. Bought almond joys on 5/8/22, candy tasted off so I…read morechecked the expired date, sure enough had expired 10/2021

Cute little shop. Nothing crazy over the top. You enter at one end and exit at the other, which is…read morepretty smart. The customer has to walk through the maze of candy to exit. We liked it.

I have always been fascinated by Charlie and Chocolate Factory and the amazement of what the…read morefactory looks like behind closed doors. For about twelve years, I have made Cerreta's my go-to place to find local candies and chocolates to give as gifts, treats for my wife, co-workers, and me, and an all-around fun experience. Whether it is Glendale's Chocolate Affaire or getting local-made chocolate for any holiday, I've always had fun visiting the store as opposed to just purchasing their chocolates in local grocery stores. When you first walk into the store, you see the individual wrapped chocolates all the way on the left with the boxed and bagged gift sets in the middle aisle of the store, and taffies and other candies on the right side of that. Immediately to the right when you arrive is the factory itself and the entrance to their tour. Similar to Willy Wonka's chocolate factory, Cerreta's also provides tours of their chocolate-making process with special treats at the end. This is great for groups, classes, or families and always makes for a fun photo op and a tasty experience. Cerreta's offers candy and nuts, popcorn, barks, brittles, and toffee, taffy, gifts, novelty items, sugar-free items, merchandise, and holiday items, which you can also purchase online. When you arrive, you are typically offered a complimentary chocolate. On each visit, I'll typically get some gifts for out of town friends and family, some chocolates for my wife and I to share, and some to bring into the office. My wife's favorite chocolates are dark and milk chocolate fudge cream, dark orange melt away, milk chocolate raspberry melt away, and milk chocolate mousse. In addition to this, I also like white orange dreams, dark chocolate strawberry cream, milk chocolate vanilla cream, s'mores, and French mint. In fact, it is French mint that Cerreta's is known for. I have a conference next week, and I got a two pound box of French mints as a silent auction item for a charity fundraiser at the conference. You can visit the Cerreta's website at https://cerreta.com. In addition to online purchases, you can learn about locations around the state where you can buy their candies and/or chocolates, how to use the GrubHub delivery service, educational VIP tours and other teacher resources, and details on signing up for their newsletter to get the latest updates on new products and sales. Cerreta Candy Company is a family-owned business founded more than 50 years ago by Jim Cerreta, Sr., who moved to Arizona from Ohio. There are now four generations of the candy business overseeing the production and operations of the chocolates and candy. They are open Monday through Saturday from 8 AM to 6 PM and located in the heart of downtown Glendale with plenty of parking outside. The service is wonderful! I've never seen an employee who wasn't smiling working there. If you haven't been to Cerreta's yet, you HAVE TO go and check it out. There are gifts for any occasion, and creative gifts at that. But make sure you get something special for yourself when you visit. Enjoy!!

I've gone here for years…read more The treats are consistently delicious. Service is always friendly. They have a big parking lot, so I've never had an issue parking. They have tours and so many different candies to try and great gifts for the sweets lovers in your life. One thing that my minis are a fan of are the "make your own chocolate" so you can create custom treats. The chocolate is delicious and you get a decent selection of options to include for your custom treats. It's fun to do on a random day if you're trying to find things to do as a family or it'd be a cute day date tbh. Would I come back? Yes, always.

What a wonderful experience we had at this truly all homemade, family run confectionery boutique…read more We were greeted by the family, offered samples and indulged in some delicious tasty treats, for ourselves and for gifts. Highly recommend this store if you are looking to spoil someone or yourself with delicious chocolates and candles.

We received a beautifully packaged box of chocolates from here. Each truffle is handmade and…read morevisually impressive. Unfortunately, we were not impressed with the taste. For example, the espresso flavor was very light, and the raspberry flavor tasted artificial to us. The tiramisu and cherry cheesecake flavors were decent.