Lots of variety of sweets! Everything from walnut and vanilla fudge to bacon & cheese covered insects. They also have hard to find candy from the good old days lol. Things you can't find any more like Sugar Daddy's and Peanut Butter logs. Staff were nice, and they are open late. Street parking is available on the cobblestone street outside. read more

Candy Heaven - Bacon & Cheese Crickets - Candy Stores Near Me - Sacramento, California

Craving candy? This is definitely the spot in old sac. It's slightly cheaper than the shop at DOCO but you can't pick your own assortment. Everything is pre packaged. The only downer aboutthis place is definitely the staff. Not friendly at all and they didn't seem like they wanted to be there. 2 bags for $20? I'll pass next time . read more

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Been going here for years as a teenager/young adult. Lately the Quality has seriously gone Downhill. Candy has gross stale taste and is expensive, the owner is outright disrespectful and a bit off to customers he seemingly doesn't like. The employees understandably watch you like a hawk when you're shopping but it does make the experience quite uncomfortable when it's a heavily tattooed grown bald man who doesn't say a word to you. You can get waaay better retro/nostalgic candy for a much better price at other shops in old Sacramento and you can support much better business owners I bought a sweet tart squeeze tube and FOUR cotton candy balls and it was priced nearly at 7 dollars - Save your money !! Wasn't even a fun experience and the candy was stale and set to expire in a few months from the date it was purchased, yuck ! read more

We were greeted immediately when we entered, welcomed, & able to freely browse a huge variety of sugary treats. They offer candy shop staples, tons of taffy, lots of Pez dispensers, chocolate confections, Mexican candies, old timey sweets, novelty items, candied bugs, & more. Found new items & flavors of candy I never knew existed! They had dispensers for specialty m&m colors and Jelly Belly flavors, though the area was a bit cramped behind a staircase. The check out experience was good. We were kindly given a freebie candy necklace that made little one happy. Personal issue here--I'm not a fan of clowns, let alone evil looking ones, so having a life-size figure loom from the second story loft creeped me out. It took away from a happy-go-lucky candy experience. Be warned if you also have such a phobia. read more

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Visited July 17th..see my receipt. This candy store is located in Old downtown Sacramento (waterfront). It's a really big store with alot of nostalgic candy. This place is OPEN until 10pm and that's one of the reasons they stay so busy! Most of the candy shops in this area close by 6pm. You could spend alot of time in here looking at all their goodies! I bought some gummy bears...chocolate...watermelon slices and this really interesting freeze dried ice cream sandwich (the kind Astronauts would use). The freeze dried ice cream sandwich was almost 10 bucks but I thought it would be cool to try! The employees seem to be generally having a good time and the customers seem to be excited to go down memory lane and find candies they grew up on! Always a fun experience! read more

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Lovely vacancy shop in the middle of Old Sac with a phenomenal food / candy selection , excellent customer service and an ambiance taking me back to local candy stores where I grew up in the Bay Area . The customer service was especially fantastic with the employee accommodating my request for individually bagging 8 different types of chocolate and patiently labeling each one for my wife who has allergies. Above and beyond and worthy of a well deserved 5 star review read more

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If you're looking for a candy shop go somewhere else. Employees watch your every move as soon as you walk in making you uncomfortable while you try to look around. One particular worker stood at the middle of their staircase and watched us the entire time. My brother (10) got scolded for trying to look and the jellybeans. A worker came by and rudely said "you can't touch those" and made him upset. The person at the register didn't greet me, smile, or even try to provide good customer service and seemed bothered to hand me my receipt. read more

There were no prices on some of the candies available. It was quite expensive for how little candy you were getting. The honey sticks were cool, there's lots of flavors I've never seen before. Some candy buckets did not have expiration dates, not sure if they were safe to eat. No samples were given. No interaction with staff until we paid. We parked in a paid parking structure nearby. read more

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This is such a cute candy store! Literally a "Candy Heaven". They had candies from my childhood that brought back nostalgic feelings. Workers were welcoming and allow you to just browse around until you need help anything. In the picture: Found limited edition pocky I never seen for my mom and brother, and bought other sweet treats. Total came to $50 something and cashier gave us 2 free postcards and a magnet. :) read more

Candy Heaven - Candy Stores Near Me - Sacramento, California

As the name states, it's Candy Heaven! ;) The place has everything, from sour to sweet to chocolate and beyond. The options are unlimited, and the service is great - the guy running the place is a blast, giving our free candy and challenges to the kids every few minutes. :) The ambiance is fun, it's a wild and goofy place, but I'd certainly recommend to stop in if you're in the area and have a sweet tooth! read more

Candy Heaven - Candy Stores Near Me - Sacramento, California

The store lives up to it's name, "Candy Heaven". So many nostalgic candies. I had a blast looking around and reliving the days of my youth! Barrels and barrrels of candy. Bit of honey, peanut batter candies, taffy, carmels, chewing gum... everything! We got there as it opened. The cashier was very friendly and greeted us. Already lots of patrons, browsing and buying. Prices are comparable. Had a great time at this candy stores. What a fun time reliving the past and bringing it to the present. Loved the experience! read more

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After one step in the door Darrin, the original owner greeted us and added his signature "have a sweet day". We have just come from two other candy stores and in retrospect we only needed to go to "Candy Heaven" He offered to get us a basket and when we checked out I asked about a specific candy and rather than pointing or directing he went and found it and brought it to me. Great ambience and I noted that he greeted everyone with the same welcoming enthusiasm. He sells merch and ships. I have a friend in the candy biz and that it sweet! read more

Candy Heaven - Kiki with Darrin on a tee. - Candy Stores Near Me - Sacramento, California

No trip to Old Town Sacramento is complete without visiting Candy Heaven! The staff are always super friendly. You walk in and it's wall to wall candies of all kinds. I love their salt water taffy and my kids love all their different chocolates. It's a hidden gem that definitely needs to be on your list! read more

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Are you supposed to have a go-to candy story in your life? Because I do, and Candy Heaven is it. I remember as a kid going on trips to Old Sac and getting to come here and the pure joy it brought, and I'll tell you that I feel the same joy as an adult still! The store has an incredible selection of current and nostalgic candies, so kids and adults will both find things that interest them. And I have learned through many trips that you can get prizes in your bags based on the amount you spend (postcards, magnets). read more

Stopped by this amazing candy store while visiting Old Sacramento. All the candies you could possibly imagine. I found candy I haven't seen since I was a kid! The staff is friendly and fun! If you are lucky you might even get a free piece! Stop by to get you fix on everything sweet! read more

Candy Heaven - All the candy you can imagine and more! Everything from your youth to the candles if today. - Candy Stores Near Me - Sacramento, California

Old Town Sacramento has several candy in a barrel kinds of shops, and we went up and down all of the streets to determine that this one is the best for selection and ambiance. The barrel candy is about $6/half pound, which works out to be a lot of candy for any kid. There were unusual taffy flavors, some licorice chews I slipped in for myself, sesame crunches, and gummies every shape and flavor you might want: bananas, dolphins, teeth, eyeballs, turtles, LEGO bricks, etc. Priced separately were retro brands and sour slimes and specialty sodas. Etc, etc. It was a lot to take in. The kids liked the owner's sassy sense of humor and the freebies. It was a highlight of their day. read more

This is the best candy spot in old town Sacramento and maybe in all of Sacramento. I have checked out all of them in old town and this is the one I go to. They have a large selection and excellent customer service. Other places are a little cheaper per pound but they don't have the best selection. It's just fun and not that expensive. They always give the kids candy. So much fun. read more

Love, love, love this place. I think I should buy some stock in this company. They get soooooo much of my money. They have all of the amazing candies that I used to eat as a kid. I can't drive past Old Sacramento without stopping by Candy Heaven. Thinking about this place makes my mouth water. read more

If you ever want to feel like a kid in a candy store, candy, heaven is the place to be! The choices seem endless...chocolate, hard candies, fizzy filled candies, and taffy!!!! I'm hooked on the taffy. Why? Because candy heaven must have at least 50 different flavored wrapped taffy candies. Pick a flavor and I'm sure you'll find it. If not, I'm sure you can mix two flavors together and find that bite of heaven! If you're looking for nostalgic candy, from the 80s, 90s etc. you will absolutely find some iteration of it in candy heaven. From certain flavored gum, to now and laters, and more! The crew that works there is super friendly, but not over bearing. You could even yell out a question and you'll get an answer. Grab a basket and shop until your hearts content. Everything is sold by the pound, so fill up those baskets and go! read more

I usually love going to this place, this last time however it was so crowded I couldn't even shop, so I ended up not purchasing anything. Also the person working seemed understandably overwhelmed. Glad the store is doing so well. Sad I was unable to shop. Will be back when I'm in the area. read more

Super cute store with friendly and helpful staff. This is a tourist destination so the candy is heavily overpriced. Example, honey sticks are 4/$1 at the farmers market. They are $1.25 a piece here. Candy Heaven is located by the Merry Go Round. There are several candy stores in the area so it can get confusing. They have an extensive assortment of candy. There is something for everyone. They also have chocolate and taffy. read more

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Just take a step back into the days of old where we had all types of candy. Some no longer in popular production any longer from root beer barrels, candy cigarettes, gold nuggets gum to astronaut candy. Just fun exploring the store. read more

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There are at least 4 dedicated candy/chocolate stores in old town Sac. This one anchors one end of the short 4-block strip and it is probably the largest. That's not to say it carries everything - in fact it's missing a lot of what the planet offers in the way of sugary treats but there's definitely something for everyone - from hard and soft candies and sours to nut/fruit-coated chocolates. The staff is Wonka-esque off-beat which is kinda neat. Prices are above average across the board and quality varies between average to above-average only, so you're primarily paying for location, presentation, and availability. My standards are spoiled though, as I hail from a locality with almost too many small/speciality custom confectionaries who exquisitely celebrate the unique - from dark chocolates made from scratch to ube and other exotic concoctions made farm-to-table. Peruse the entire strip before splurging? And be sure to have a cooler in the car to facilitate storage or transportation! read more

Candy Heaven - Entrance 6/2024 - Candy Stores Near Me - Sacramento, California

My wife and I LOVE this place. There is such a huge variety of candies, the staff is always so nice and the owner is a riot! He's always cracking jokes with both the kids and adults. If you are ever in Old Town Sacramento there are other candy stores there also but this one is absolutely THE BEST! It makes me feel like a kid again with all the barrels bursting with candy. read more

Candy Heaven - Candy Stores Near Me - Sacramento, California

A staple of Old Town Sacramento! I have always loved coming into Candy Heaven to get my sour taffy fix! The staff are always welcoming and pleasant. You can get a couple free samples which is nice. They have a huge selection of candy and you really can't go wrong. read more

Candy heaven indeed! Yes, it is overpriced... but given its location it should not be surprising at all. Great place if you like taffy and want just one or two of each flavor to try them. They used to offer two free candies per person but apparently that has ended last year in November? No more means to try one or two of the taffys :( They have an eclectic choices of different types of candies and no short of them. They have some hard to find candies, nostalgic candies, unique such as insect and bug candies, and even some Mexican and Asian goodies. They also have a sugar free section. The customer service was pleasant for all the times I've visited. read more

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I try to go here every trip. This place brings me nostalgia as my parents took us here when we were kids. There's candy from every period of time and novelty. The staple here is the salt water taffy variety, which I take back for my family! read more

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The candy, so much selection and candy I haven't seen since I was a kid myself. Employee's are super nice and helpful has soon as you walk in. Ambiance, great honestly. With so much candy in front of you with a lot of selection. I've spent around $20 well worth it. I wish I could have taken more pictures. read more

Candy Heaven - Candy Stores Near Me - Sacramento, California

Customer service is....different, but amazing!! Almost a show. Tons of candy from soft, hard, and chocolates!! Memories from the past and unique sweets from today. Stop in, grab a basket and get your sugar on!!! read more

Stopped by the place, they have an abundance of candy! They offer free samples every now and then, keep an ear out for the cashier. Speaking of, the guy is quite funny , jokes and pretending to deprive the customer of candy like a Turkish ice cream maker that is wonderful. They also have drinks, I got a duff ( don't forget to make duff man reference when drinking) . I definitely recommend the place . read more

Always stop in any time I'm out in Old Sac. Been coming here since I was little. Huge selection. Surprisingly enough there is a pretty good sugar free section too. Love all the taffy. Friendly staff any time I'm in. Love the clowns ;] read more

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There are so many candy shops in the Old Sacramento Historic District. Candy Heaven is a great one because they has such a diverse selection of candies and treats, even some novelty items. We got some chocolates (Dark Chocolate French Mint Truffle, Caramel Truffles, and Strawberry Chocolates). They were really good. We even got the chocolate covered scorpion, and just the scorpion by itself, as well as mexican spiced larvets (worm snax). I didn't eat the bugs, but I did try a piece of the chocolate covered scorpion, it tasted the same as crickets, but better because it was covered in chocolate. We also got a few other goodies, ie. classic fruit stripe gum, because this store offers so much! The only weird thing is the creepy evil-looking clown on the 2nd level, looking down on visitors (apparently they have this strange decor even when it's not Halloween season). read more

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Came while visiting Old Sacramento and I must say it was one one of the highlights of our trip. Candy Heaven has a wide variety of candy, it almost impossible to walk out of that store empty handed. One of the most interesting parts of Candy Heaven were the creepy clown dolls which were displayed in the store. The employees were very nice. If I happened to be in the areas again, I would definitely come back to Candy Heaven! read more

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I'll take you to the candy shop, I'll let you lick whatever I just bought... Haha. I love this place! I took my daughter here on a Sunday & it definitely lives up to its name. When we first walked in, a girl that was working there asked me if it was okay if my daughter could have a lollipop, she unwrapped it for her & gave it to her. My daughter was super ecstatic because lollipops are her favorite. This place brought back so many memories of when I was a kid. I wanted to buy everything! Spent $40 & left here with a bag full of goodies & a super happy toddler. Overall, very cute candy shop & nice workers. read more

Candy Heaven - Candy Stores Near Me - Sacramento, California

Me and my students went to Candy Heaven last month while I am on the field trip. I went inside and I saw giant gummy snakes and gators before I look around. I bought different kinds of gum and candies at the store. They only take cash. Candy Heaven is a candy store in Old Town. read more

Candy Heaven - Giant Gummy Snakes and Gators - Candy Stores Near Me - Sacramento, California

The owner is super funny and the store is so much fun. Also if you spend over $150 you get a free shirt

I will start by saying I'm not a huge candy person but my partner is. I think the selection is fantastic. They had such unique flavors of all candy especially taffy. I saw dill pickle and coconut curry. I think it was a little pricey but I totally get it because it a huge tourist area but still. It was a blast inside and that's really my only thing. read more

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very large selection, and a lot of good candies. service was also very good and the store is well decorated. read more

We like coming here when we are in old sac. Unfortunately all the hard candy we got last week was old and chewy. Very disappointing. read more

Candy Heaven - Old candy - Candy Stores Near Me - Sacramento, California

I love candy. And it's really exciting to be in this store. I love the selection they have here. It was a tad crowded when I went & I spent a little more than I intended on. I remember this place exceeding my expectations when I was a kid, but now it just appears smaller. I wish they had other international candies too. read more

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