Candy Addict

This place has almost EVERYTHING!!! I'm always finding something new when i go there. The candy…read morethere is always stocked up. The staff there are amazing! They are super nice and helpful.

I love all the candy in this place. Great customer service. The atmosphere is quiet and…read morecomfortable. Love the candy smell. They also have old games and toys that take me back to when i was a kid. Love this place.

An example of the variety; most of this was purchased here.

King Leo brand

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IT'SUGAR

3.4(36 reviews)

2.1 mi

I appreciate that I'm still allowed to get my own candy from the bins…read more They make hand sanitizer available. They have gloves. They have bags to fill, or containers you can purchase and fill. I love to pick out several different licorice options. Hubby likes gummy candy, especially their new 4D line of gummies. They always have something unique in their store. This gummy pickle caught my attention, so funny. It's going to be a gift someday. I'm leaving this pic to remind myself where I saw it, my pickle party 2021 is going to be so funny!

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.

Sodas galore

Expired candy - unacceptable!!

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Why am I just learning about this?

Rocket Fizz

4.1(55 reviews)

9.9 mi

I parked right by this shop and had a few minutes so decided to pop in. I have been in one of these…read morebefore but it's been about a decade, and I remember them having fun stuff and they do!! The candy and soda selection here is HUGE. If you're looking for unusual sweets, this is your place! They also have a lot of kitschy retro items that make fun gifts. I'm not a big fan of regular candy but they actually have a nice selection of nice dark chocolates. I've had time to sample my purchases and my favorite is the Hammond Midnight Snack. The associate working Sunday night 10/6 was very pleasant and helpful.

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!

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Dulceria La Bonita Wholesale

4.4(36 reviews)

11.6 mi

We have been coming here for years! The staff is friendly and their store is always neat and in…read moreorder. Not only do we come here for the birthday party supplies but we also come for all the different kinds of snacks, candies, ice cream, and so much more! There's a little bit of everything for everyone here. One thing that we always buy when the weather starts to warm up is their snow cone flavors! Very inexpensive for the amount you get! They also have bulk of many items at a great price. Don't forget to check their Facebook for special deals on items before coming to 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.

Yum

The Jumbo 7 star piñata is perfect for a large crowd or party.

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They have a variety of candy for different occasions as well as piñata sticks.

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory

4.2(32 reviews)

2.1 mi

Caramel apples!!!!! Always fresh. Great service. Love that…read morethey cut the apple for you. We go back every time we are at Tempe Marketplace.

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!

Chocolate Banana

Yummy 14.5 Oz Dark Chocolate Assorted Gift Box

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Halloween Apples

Old Town Candy & Toys

3.6(49 reviews)

4.7 mi

The place is packed with old-school candies, toys, and random goodies you forgot existedread more

Terrible experience, my friends and I were followed around the store and stared down when looking…read moreat things I really hope the way you treated me and my friends reflects how you want your business to be seen, extremely unprofessional...

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Mad Candy

4.5(34 reviews)

6.2 mi

Its so nice to have a fun shop to browse along downtown Mesa that stays open late. This store is so…read morecute and has so much to explore! There were bulk jelly beans, gummy candies, and chocolates. Nostalgic and themed candies. So much stuff I hadn't seen before! We got some various bulk chocolate and gummies. The bulk malt balls (aka whoppers) are soo good! I will come back just for those! And to try some more items. I also got a pickle seasoning that is soooo much pickle flavor. Its been fun to experiment with!

Everyone loves an old school candy shop, and this one did not disappoint…read more Lots of sours candy, chocolate, ice cream, soda pops...everything a girl can dream of. Very affordable, easy parking and the candy was very fresh! No one wants old candy thats hard as a rock! I enjoyed this place and its vibes.

North entrance 12/25

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My Fav Candy Store

3.0(2 reviews)

3.3 mi

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.

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

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Cerreta Fine Chocolates

4.3(204 reviews)

15.6 mi

Do I NEED to let my vehicle automatically take me to downtown Glendale each week? Do I need a free…read moresample? Do I need to become a regular here to the point that the staff happily greets me by name? Probably not! But it seems that's where I'm headed! Dang good chocolate, nuts, novelty chocolaty gifts for any occasion and then some. Every day is a great day to pull into the roomy parking lot to see what's new! It's addictive with a more than abundant selection of decadent treats for those needing sugarfree delights'! Have I found my favorite? Nope, more research is required!!!

We had a fun time at Cerreta's. They showed us the different machines that make their candies…read more They gave us quite a few samples. The lady helping us was knowledgeable and fun. When you buy your tickets you get a coupon worth 2.50 off your purchase. If there are two of you both can be used. There were more adults than kids. However it is fall break so I assume there will be more children attending. I forgot to mention you can make your own candy bar and a few other things after the tour. My grandson loved making his candy bar and it is very good. Fun activity for the whole family.

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Candy and Chocolate

4.7(59 reviews)

12.8 mi•Sunnyslope

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.

Stopped in for a quick chocolate and ended up staying for while and sampling great stuff and buying…read moreeven more. Can't wait to sign up for candy class. The people are great and helpful. The lace is super cute clean and fun. Love the decor. If you've never been here, go for the bourbon brittle!

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Fancy chocolate made by the owner

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ReOna J.

2 years ago

**** I recently visited Candy Addicts in Tempe, and it was an absolute dream come true for any sweet tooth! From the moment I walked in, I was greeted by an incredible array of colorful candies, nostalgic treats, and unique confections that took me back to my childhood. The staff was super friendly and knowledgeable, always ready to recommend something new to try. I loved their selection of gourmet chocolates and quirky snacks that you can't find anywhere else. The ambiance was fun and vibrant, making it a perfect spot to indulge in sweets or even grab a gift for a fellow candy lover. I also appreciated their commitment to quality; everything I tried was fresh and delicious. Whether you're a fan of classic candies or looking for something more adventurous, Candy Addicts has it all. I left with a bag full of goodies and a huge smile on my face. If you're in the Tempe area, do yourself a favor and check out Candy Addicts--it's a sugary paradise that you won't want to miss! read more

Dan T.

10 years ago

Wow the place who worked Sunday July 10th at 5:00 was a complete fucking asshole and will never get my business again. A) my kid bought a toy instead of candy and this jerk running the shop says "wow you get 5.00 and waste it on this?" B) my 6 yrs old...YES HE IS 6 put his hand out to get change back and the dumbass again takes a shot and says "you shouldn't do that to someone giving you money it's rude", then proceeds to roll his eyes. He was not joking. He was a complete fucking prick. I will never shop there and I hope this place closes and they loses everything to their name. DO NOT SHOP HERE. There are better places to take your kids and get candy. Oh yea and upon arriving there was a sign saying he was busy and be back later. Probably drinking or smoking read more

Rick C.

116

15 years ago

I like the Candy Addict. It has the best selection of bulk candy anywhere around - and good stuff, not silly childish stuff like the Fuzzgigz or whatever in the malls. They have a great selection of older candies as well. It's a nice treat after lunch there to get a little bag (have to make sure I don't go overboard) for snacking on. The staff is always friendly and the facility is laid out pretty we-- and is easy to browse. read more

Hungry H.

15 years ago

Just came from Candy Addict and who ever is bitching about the saltwater taffy and orange peanut things must be high as a kite... Their selection of salt water taffy is around 45 flavors. "maple bacon" salt water taffy was amazing ! All very fresh. I checked out "It's Sugar", some new corperate chain and their prices are through the roof... almost double what Candy Addict charges. read more

Amy F.

4 years ago

I came all the way down to the chaos of mill Avenue near ASU even though with Spring break and the f****** place was closed. It said be back at 1:30 and it was 1:30 and the doors were locked this place sucks and I will not give my money to a place that doesn't respect their customers. read more

Hanna B.

4 years ago

the owner Reese was very weird and stayed very close to the females working. Over heard him make some dirty comments about the employees. just a weird vibe in here. Don't recommend if you're a female. Also this store is dirty and gross as is Reese. HELLA OVERPRICED TOO. WACK. read more

Arthur C.

2 years ago

Awesome little store, some people came in and asked for recommendations of candy and the lady inside helped them out and was very kind! Candy is great, not old or bad very good, pricing was good and the vibe of the whole shop was spot on. read more

Vicki V.

14 years ago

Just came back from Candy Addict.... It had been too long since I had been there... That place is still my fave. The pretty girl behind the counter is just so nice and friendly. They also now carry some old time sodas. read more

Honestly B.

3 years ago

Just happen to be walking downtown Tempe and spotted a candy store. Looks really nice and they have candy that I haven't seen in a long time. I'm definitely going to be the kid here. The cashier was nice and welcoming. read more

Star L.

3 years ago

I love the candy and the service from this store. This store is really good to be in during the heat because of how its almost cold in there and the store has a great vibe inside the store. read more

Hunter Tierney T.

3 years ago

great candy such a cute place. Christy was super cool. The music in the store was perfect for chrismas time. everything was organized perfectly recommend this place read more

Savannah M.

2 years ago

great atmosphere, love the vibe of the store. it had a great variety of items! the service and cashier were so nice and was able to help with anything I may need. read more

Michael B.

2 years ago

love this place, awesome selection, great staff, a staple of a Tempe visit. I highly recommend the salt water taffy, they have an amazing selection of flavors. read more

Carter W.

3 years ago

Amazing service. Reese is cool get a promotion. The food is amazing. Great candy. He gave me a pencil. The ambiance is amazing The smell is exquisite. read more

NyJel L.

2 years ago

Great service , great hospitality. Festive for the holiday despite the festive event , staff was very friendly and informative . will defi be back read more

Kane J.

3 years ago

such nostalgic candies and great service! The selection they had was absolutely amazing guaranteed it will have a favorite from your childhood. read more

Jraevyn N.

2 years ago

Very kind and great customer service and was very organized and on top of it best candy shop would very recommend coming here will come back

Jennifer G.

3 years ago

Every single time over the years that I've been here I've always had a pleasant experience. The are very consistent which is the best part.

Dojzae M.

2 years ago

clerk was absolutely amazing and wonderful and store was absolutely amazing and I would recommend to go here if you have a sweet tooth

Steven N.

2 years ago

wide variety of candy and lots to choose from go here all the time love the environment and candies to choose from

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