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    Candy Edventure

    4.3 (35 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Scott R.

    What an outstanding little shop full of familiar favorites, whacky novelties, creative whimsy, and fun! The staff are always warm, friendly and welcoming! My family loves coming here whenever we get the chance.

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    Jane M.

    Wonderland of treats. Mix & match endless varieties of Jelly Belly, taffy, old & new favorites. There are specialty old fashioned sodas, ice cream, & even a carousel. This shoppe is yet another fantastic stop in the hidden gem that is Swanaboro.

    Wes J.

    "I'll take you you to the candy shop..." Ok, now that I have that out of my system, let me tell you that you've gotta check this place out. Fudge, homemade chocolates, old fashioned candy, saltwater taffy and more awaits you. The ice cream is out of this world - try the butter pecan (FYI, it's pronounced "pee-can"). The little ones will be in heaven when the walk through the door. And they'll probably be in a sugar coma when they walk out. Have fun!

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    Jeremiah T.

    Great place for the family . Can't ever go wrong with a sweet treat . The ice cream is great and the fudge is good as well . A must visit when in downtown Swansboro .

    Tons of old school candy here!

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    3 years ago

    Best candy store we've been to. Highly recommend if you are in the Swansboro area. Fun for kids and adults too!

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    2 years ago

    Great candy land experience for a day trip. easy to find and customer service was very helpful.

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    5 years ago

    My kids were harassed and forced to leave by the rude staff. If you don't want kids in your store perhaps try not owning a candy store...

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    4 years ago

    I have enjoyed visiting this store in the past but will not support any business selling " Let's go Brandon" candy. What a disappointment!

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    5 years ago

    Great little shop with nice finds!! Definitely check it out. Staff friendly and very clean store.

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    4 years ago

    Cute candy store with a big selection. Prices are mostly reasonable. Very friendly and helpful staff.

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    8 years ago

    Excellent ice cream....SNICKERS flavor. Bring the kids. Lots of sweets including fudge and specialty candies.

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    10 years ago

    Nice little candy shop with a good selection. Tried the truffles and they were pretty tasty

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    9 years ago

    Cute candy shop! This is such a fun place to go. Every time I go I get the fudge. They have a very good selection.

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    Very nice store! Good selection. Friendly employees. I like the butterfinger ice cream and waffle cone.

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    plenty to choose from to satisfy whatever sweet craving you may have Ambience: open space that looked just like a candy land.

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    Bear City Fudge Company - Banana cream cone

    Bear City Fudge Company

    4.0(65 reviews)
    29.0 mi
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    We actually came here twice! The first day I got an Italian soda, which was delicious, but very…read moresweet. I would ask for half the sweetness next time. The service was very friendly, all staffers were very helpful. The second day we went back after trying to go to another ice cream place whose computer was down so they were only taking cash. I literally never carry cash in this day and age. So back to Bear city fudge Co we went! The ice cream was amazing, no notes. Highly recommend!

    I don't go to this shop often. Primarily when friends and family come to town. Plus they have…read moreChocolatye covered bacon Yummy!!!! Today I was showing my cousin around and we decided we wanted ice cream...and I wanted some bacon. Cute retro vibe establishment..its Saturday teh store is busy and it looks like there are only two ppl maning the store. One is scooping ice cream the other is making shakes and getting candy. I get in the candy line I'm next the very nice young lady takes my order...I ralize after getting it I want icecream...I ask her can I take the bacon and pay with the ice cream..she responded yes. While standing in the ice cream line I get a call from friends to meet for lunch...I tell my cousin..I'll get ice cream afterwards. To my surprise I see another young lady ringing folks up..I'm next. The young woamn names is Emma I found out later. Emma finishes ringing up the ladies ice cream , I step up..Emma looks at me...doesnt say a word..leaves to the back and open the fridge looks init..bends down as though she is hiding ..stand back up. ..closes the door ..mind you she pulls nothing out. Then she heads over to the ice cream counter and asks who is next. WHAT IN THE COW is going on?!!!!! A male customer waiting in line is watching the entire thing..he asks me.."do you want me to get her attention" I answer no thank you put the bacon on the counter and got my cousin to leave. I'm halfway down the street and said I'm going to address this blatant rudeness...or was she being something else? These are questions I have to ask myself when folks act out of character to me and not others. Went back in shop is now less crowded I asked the young lady that got my bacon where the manager is. She got Rachal on the phone. I took the call outside- told Rachal the entire story...she offered NO APOLOGIES..NO ICE CREAM , OR BACON or anything for that employee's bad behavior. All she did do was tell me how wonderful Emma is and that she is one of her best employees. At that point I knew nothing was going to be said or done or changed. As a matter of fact Rachal told me to tell her employee that her later. I politely declined ..I said I don't work for you...and If I say anything to the young woman ..she'll be in tears and leave. I've had my own business with 5 employees to deal with. Everything starts at the top. Emma felt compfortable doing that to me...cause she knew nothing would happen?! See sad thing is..cause there was no apology just praise for a job done HORRIBLY!!!! I get to write this REVIEW andtellmy truth. Then I get to tell everyone I know in NewBern ...then Iget to tell my customers who visit me at the New Bern Farmers Market when they ask for ice cream or an old retro vibe ice cream store...I can tell them definitely don't go there!!! Rachal and Emma do better..be better..act better...the world is diverse like it or not....I would love to hear from the owner..no not Rachal the half baked manager the owner. I'm ready to listen...or I can be Heard allover New Bern. Your choice.

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    Sweet Life Candy Shop - Shells and clothing

    Sweet Life Candy Shop

    3.3(3 reviews)
    63.1 mi

    This new candy place is on the boardwalk next to Britt's Donuts. They have a variety of candy as…read morewell as bottled beverages, clothing, shells, knick knacks. Candy ranges from jelly beans to chocolate-covered you name it, sour candies, and taffy. There were some candies that are old school like bazooka. I didn't see any out of this world unique kind of candies. If you want any of the candies in the glass cases, you asked the staff for a scooper and you start filling up your bag with whatever candies you want. Regardless of the candy, it's a base price of $12.99/lb, which is a bit pricey. Understandably it is the boardwalk. I was disappointed that some of the sour candies were either low or out of stock. (I arrived around 9:30 p.m. on a Tuesday) I got some sour belts-the strawberry and apple mix and sour blue raspberry belts were both good. The mango sour belts were decent-they had a strong mango flavor. I didn't really like the watermelon sour belts. They didn't have the sweet watermelon taste I was hoping for. They are only open during season and will be closed during off-season, which starts around Labor Day.

    My son won a prize from one of their prize machines that got stuck. He was told to leave his…read morecontact information, and they would unlock it after the store closed to get it for him. He's checked back every day since and each employee has given him a different answer but still no prize! The owner's son now says there is nothing they can do. Any business that is willing to take advantage of a kid that way is not worth your time and money!

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