What can I say, been coming here since I could remember!! My go to place for licorice, popcorn (Chicago mix)!! Butter toffee peanuts!! The staff are very friendly and patient!! read more

Candyland was pretty fun. The inside of the shop is really nice and it smells strongly of caramel popcorn and other sweets, which adds a lot to the experience. The service was just okay, and the candy itself was also pretty average. It felt a bit overpriced for what you get. I do want to go back and try the caramel corn and maybe a few other items, since that seemed like one of their highlights. It is worth checking out at least once. read more

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I hadn't been to this store in a while, and walking in was such a nostalgic experience--it still smells the same! Of course, I had to get the classic Chicago Mix. There was a long line when I visited (Christmas Eve Eve), but the staff did a great job keeping things moving. One note of caution: if you have allergies, be aware that the candy cases contain nuts alongside non-nut products. Other than that, it was a great experience and truly a Minnesota classic! read more

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I thought it would be a good idea to walk from the St. Paul farmers market to Candyland as it's just under a mile, terrible mistake (does not affect/reflect my star rating, just my general experience). Dt St. Paul is disgustingly dirty so by time I reached Candyland I was too grossed out and couldn't even order anything. Plus it was a bit hot outside and I didn't want to order candy that would melt on the walk back. My mom did end up ordering popcorn and chocolate covered peanuts which she enjoyed. She said the popcorn wasn't super fresh but it was good. They have such a good variety of candy and goodies to purchase. Also known for the popcorn. They have been around forever! Happy to see that they are still thriving after all these years. read more

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Nothing but the best at Candyland! We, of course, picked up the classic Chicago Mix--plus a custom bag without the caramel. Service was quick and efficient, and they accept both card and cash. Parking can be a bit tricky, so I'd recommend parking near Rice Park and taking a short walk--that's what we did, and it was a breeze. The Saint Paul store is the original location, and I'm so glad to see it doing well downtown. A Saint Paul icon! read more

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Beautiful Candyland in my opinion is it's like one of the by far one of the best candy stores I find little tight area. I love all the combinations for each candy. It is very beautiful and I love the store. read more

We love visiting candyland and grabbing their famous popcorn. My favorite thing is the chocolate dipped potato chips. DELISH! The ambiance is so fun, old candy shop vibes. The popcorn smells AMAZING! The perfect gift when you pair it with a one of a kind tin. The employees are always friendly and quick to answer questions. read more

A long time customer of the Minneapolis location, I finally tried St. Paul. Yes, you have to try the caramel corn. But then add some chocolate. Oh but wait, we need some of those marshmallow things too. It's a little wait with the line but that gives us time to buy way more than we need. Long live Candyland! read more

Stopped for a sweet treat this afternoon. The nice lady behind the counter was helpful in sharing which treats were made in house. It was a hot day so we enjoyed our treats inside. Great butter toffee! read more

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Cute little old fashioned candy store!! They have so many varieties of candy, chocolates, popcorn and so many other sweet things! I recommend visiting candy land if you want to try something new. read more

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Get your chocolate toffee here! Also enjoy the aroma of roasting nuts and Carmel corn.

Love the popcorn but the customer service rep, Brenda Lamb, was terrible. I live in CA now but was born and raised in MN so this was my go to spot for gourmet popcorn. I ordered some since it had been a while and when it was delivered and I came home from work, my popcorn was stolen out of the box. When I messaged them about it they would not do anything to replace or refund my order. And the rep had the nerve to tell me that "since stolen package doesn't happen very often we don't have a refund or return policy." If it's so rare, why wouldn't you at least offer a refund or something? Plus this was the first time I had ever asked them for a refund in the many years I had bought popcorn from them. If I was one of those people that was trying to fraud them on a consistent enough basis, fair, but this was the first time I had ever had a problem where I wanted to ask for a refund. I honestly don't think I will ever purchase from this company again because of the way I was treated. There are many companies that have gourmet popcorn and I wanted to support this one because it was local to my city back home. But now, after this, I think I'll have to take my business somewhere else. Very disappointed. read more

By far the Best popcorn and candy selections in the Twin Cities. The line may get long, but the staff do an amazing customer service job! Whether you are looking for traditional candy favorites, popcorn, Caramel Apples or homemade fudge, Candyland is the place. read more

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The homemade chocolate was pretty good. Just not as good as I expected. We tried the milk chocolate peanut butter cups, dark chocolate peanut butter cups, and 6 different kinds of truffles. They were pretty and looked appealing. Maybe the guy helping us was still tired because we arrived around 10:30 am so the place wasn't very busy. read more

I've been going to Candyland since I've been a child. Simply the best and oh so yummy!! Latest visit was last night around 8:40pm. Staff were very patient while we decided what we wanted and as always, helpful. They always ask if there is anything we'd like to try before purchasing. So many yummy treats to pick from. This trip I ordered 2-#2 boxed popcorn (one with butter, one without butter), a few pieces of chocolate, and 1/2 pound of red licorice tracks. If I remember correctly the downtown Saint Paul Candyland is the original one. It just has the perfect vibe of candy shop. As soon as you walk in, you get the wonderful smell of popcorn and all of a sudden your eyes are bigger than your stomach. I've never had anything I haven't liked from here. Popcorn is fantastic. I love the buttered popcorn with extra butter and oh the cheese popcorn... so cheesy and fresh. The flavo crunch is great too! Caramel with nuts... best of both worlds. I also appreciate how they have a rewards program. Keeps you coming back! Even if they didn't have that, I'd be back anyway. They have too many scrumptious goodies to stay away. I'm telling you don't skip on this place, MUST visit in MN. read more

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The whole place is amazing and the people who work there the most patient in the world

We finally had the chance to pop in here and it's a magical place! They have all the popcorn flavors and an extensive chocolate selection that are all made fresh, in house. Plus they have candy that I ate as a kid in the 70s and 80s AND they have cotton candy and soft drinks. They definitely fulfill your sweet tooth! read more

I've got a big sweet tooth and had a late-night craving for a variety bag of candy and found Candyland. I was so grateful to find a place that was open late! The workers were so nice and the selection of candy was great. You can mix your own bag by the pound - as long as it's the same price. For example, almost all gummies are the same price and almost all chocolates are the same price per pound. This does mean that if you wanted both chocolate and gummies that you would need to do two separate bags. I'm glad I'm not a big chocolate person because $12/pound seemed a bit expensive! In addition to their regular variety they have a seasonal variety candy section, which is also a separate price so it can't be mixed in with the others. (Clearance on off-season candy, too!) They also had decorative popcorn tins and prepackaged bags of candy. Since we were visiting later at night and closer to their closing time, it looked like the popcorn side had been put to bed already, but that just means I get to visit again! They satisfied my cravings and even had the specific candy I was looking for (chocolate covered gummy bears), so I was a happy customer. My only qualm, other than the prices maybe (though they seem pretty close to what you'd find elsewhere) is the size of the interior. It was just me and one other person inside and it felt crowded. read more

This old time candy shop is worth the trip. It's super close to the xcel center and the best treat for after the Children's Museum. Their popcorn is super tender and big kernels. The flavors are rich. They also have a great assortment of candy. The staff are super friendly and work very efficiently. They have their process down to a science. This is the perfect place for kids or kids at heart. read more

Candyland - Chicago mix with white cheddar - Candy Stores Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

This is a straight-up, old-fashioned, classic Main Street candy shop! Candyland has been slinging treats from behind this counter since the Herbert Hoover administration. And as you stand in this dainty sweets boutique, it's easy to assume that nothing has changed for all its decades. Come here for chocolates, fruity gummies, nuts, and their in-demand Chicago Mix - bags stuffed with equal parts caramel corn, cheese corn, and buttered popcorn. I don't know how they are able to make such perfect popcorn, and I ran movie theaters for 11 years. I don't know how much of the candy is made by them on site, but I know there is a difference between what you get at a regular store and what you get from Candyland. You taste it right away. Obviously you should consider coming here for a treat for yourself and/or your family, but also don't forget to consider stopping here on the way to a gathering of friends. They will definitely be happy with your offering. read more

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They can call it "Chicago Mix" all they want. They can even win a court case over it. But make NO mistake, their "Chicago Mix" is second-class popcorn compared to anything made in Chicago. Just because a bird has feathers does not a duck make. And if it ain't from Chicago, it's just another pretender, another blender, certainly not an inventor, clearly just another . . . FAKE! I AM AMUSED. read more

As you enter this store, you will notice something remarkable is happening to you. You will feel every milligram of your self-restraint disappear. Your good judgement and sense of what you should and shouldn't gorge yourself on will be clouded and corrupted. It is futile to resist, you have fallen under the spell of irresistable candy. The smell is intoxicating-the goodness is everywhere. Bagged Popcorn, Popcorn Tins, Popcorn Balls, Sour candies, Jelly Candies, Jawbreakers, Licorice Hard Candies, all sorts of nuts and candies nuts and gift tin nuts, lollypops, Bulk Chocolates, Fine Chocolates, caramel corn, gum balls, any candy you have evere had, chocolate pretzels, Jelly Sticks, Jujus, Gummis, Chocolate Covered Everything (addictive chocolate covered potato chips, Brittles and Barks and Clusters -OMG it goes on and on and on. The popcorn is crazy good- try the Chicago mix-an evil combination of caramel and cheese and butter popcorn that will leave you with yellow fingers and a goofy satisfied grin on your face. Just an amazing experience to experience ! read more

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I don't have much of a sweet tooth. My cravings tend to be of the salty/savory variety. However, when the occasional need for a sugar rush arises, Candyland is the place to go. First off, they have the best caramel popcorn, bar none. Plenty of nuts and a rich, buttery coating make this an irresistible treat, The Chicago Mix is also wonderful. But really, for me the salted butter popcorn is addictive. Candyland offers a huge assortment of excellent home made truffles, fudge, taffy, gummi's and more. I can't really add much more to what countless others have raved about in their glowing reviews. A true Minnesota institution! read more

My family and I always have to at least stop in when we walk by in downtown St. Paul. Lots of tasty treats to satisfy any sweet or savory tooth. My family especially loves the fresh, homemade salted caramel squares or caramel popcorn. If we want to go crazy, we get the Chicago Mix (not as great at Garrett's Chicago Mix but it will do). =) read more

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I'm not much of a sweet tooth, but my fiancé is!! So when we drove by this place as we were exploring downtown St. Paul, we knew we had to try out this legendary candy store. When you walk in, you're intoxicated by the sweet smell of all the candies they have. The staff there were making some sweets, observable through the glass window to the mini workspace they had. They honestly have everything for everyone; ranging from fudge, caramel apples, popcorn, to gummy worms! The staff was also friendly and helpful in explaining to us the sweets we didn't know about. We left with a little bit of everything and was happy that they were all reasonably priced! The chocolatey goods we got included a milk chocolate truffle, chocolate-covered caramel marshmallow, fudge, chocolate-covered chips, and good ol' turtles! They were all very creamy and indulgent. High quality chocolate that you cannot find in mass produced store candy! My favorite, caramel apple, was also yummy as it was extra coated in chewy caramel! A lot of people walked in and out of the store. I'm glad this place gets the recognition it deserves! We'll be back in the future :) read more

I was here today, there was a lady in there for about 10 minutes ordering a bunch of stuff without a mask on and no one said anything to her!!!! She seemed to know someone that worked there and talked for awhile. They have a "masks required" sign on the front door but yet allowed this lady to come in and order? Totally not okay for the rest of us in there following guidelines. Especially in a store that sells candy, where children will be coming into. read more

I love this place! We have been going here forever! Super cute old fashioned candy shop. Always friendly and helpful staff. My top 3 would be the Turtles, fudge and caramel corn! read more

Honestly cannot gush enough over st.paul candy land and their staff. They continue to be the nicest and most helpful in ALL of Saint Paul. You're always greeted with a smile and prompt service. Cannot recommend enough. read more

Absolutely love Candyland! I used to work downtown St. Paul and loved going over to get some of their delicious homemade candy - chocolate covered potato chips, Victorian Brittle, huge malted milk balls, gummi Army Men, they really have a unique variety here. They are perhaps best known for their caramel corn and other popcorns. You'll smell the delicious aromas of popcorn and candy before you even step inside. This story is located near Mickey's Diner and the Fitzgerald Theater and the Children's Museum. We were able to walk to Candyland during the 15 minute intermission for a show at the Fitz, get our candy, and get back to the theater in time. Bring your children or your grandchildren or someone else's children, or just indulge your own inner child and stop in here. You won't regret it. read more

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This place is wonderful. The St. Paul location is on Wabasha street which is a very short walk from Rice Park, The Science Museum and The Ordway Theatre. This is the original location. Candyland has been open since 1932. You can just imagine the sort of nostalgia and old-world charm that invokes! Complete with Peanuts characters outside the shop, it is so special because the creator of Peanuts and Snoopy (cartoonist Charles Schulz) was born in Minneapolis and grew up in St. Paul. How marvelous to be able to come here and indulge in all kinds of goodies and treats with your family. My favorite things to get are the Mega Pecan Turtles, Cashew turtles, the Regular pecan snappers, sponge candy, chocolate coins, various fudge varieties and the Chicago Mix popcorn. The turtles are the most amazing mix of soft, chewy caramel and fresh salted pecans, covered in high-quality rich chocolate that puts Hershey's in the bin! I will say that I do sometimes cheat on them with Garrett's Popcorn when I am in Chicago, because their Garrett's Mix is the same (almost) as the Chicago Mix at Candyland. You just can't beat that flavor combination of cheese and caramel. It sounds bizarre but it works better than most marriages. They also have hot Cinnamon Bears which you can't really find anywhere else. I've looked at IT'Sugar in MOA and Las Vegas as well as Sugar Factory in Las Vegas and nobody has the exact same Cinnamon Bears as Candyland. So I stick with our hometown hero, and I feel pleased that I can call Minnesota my home, because I know what it feels like to travel far and wide and not be able to find what you're looking for. You will also find glorious seasonal items for popular candy Holidays like Valentine's Day and Halloween. It's really a one-stop kinda shop! read more

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Candyland is legendary. If you're in Saint Paul, do stop by. They have something for everyone. I especially love the chocolate covered Graham's aka Grammys, and you can't go wrong with mini cubs or Swedish fish. I almost always snap a pic or two. It's such a cute little candy shop. Pro tip: don't miss the popcorn. They're famous for the Chicago mix! read more

What a lovely little shop. Our daughter loved being able to explore around and look at all the goodies. We walked out the store with plenty of snacks for the week and they were all delicious. We will be headed back. Nothing beats fresh goodies. read more

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How hard would it be to give a candy store like this less than 5 stars? Unlike the corporate candy stores in MOA, Candyland has a ton of class. Everything looks and is genuinely vintage- the window you can see where they make their homemade chocolate in, the popcorn machine, to the font on the candy labels. Most everything is super affordable, so you really don't see too many children making a scene inside. The staff are super friendly, and they accept card even for a $1.00 purchase. My absolute favorites you may ask? POPCORN BALLS are to die for and the candy blocks get me every time. Can't say much for the chocolate cuz I'm not a chocolate eater- but I've seen many a friend swoon and melt after devouring their whole bags of assorted goodies they've gotten. Support the little, local guy- it's worth the fun little trip to downtown St. Paul read more

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Started 75 years ago and still going strong, Candyland is a St. Paul institution. Enter and you start breathing sugar. My sweets-obsessed former co-worker used to make excuses to go downtown (I have to drop off some documents at the State Capitol, I have to renew my drivers' license, I have to go read the scrolling sign in front of MPR, I have to go get brochures from the Science Museum, I have to go see where I want to protest the Republican National Convention...) so that she could stop by and pick up something from Candyland. Some highlights: 1. GIANT turtles. Not the marine creatures, but the chocolate-carmel-nut creation. The size of a child's hand. 2. GREAT popcorn. You can get butter popcorn, cheese popcorn, or carmel corn. Or - better than anything in the place - go for the Chicago Mix. They have chocolate covered everything. They have different types of brittles. They have popcorn balls, jelly beans, licorice, gummy tarantulas and army guys, nuts, sour balls, and everything more. They even have sugar free for those who want/need. There are two newer locations in downtown Minneapolis. And the folks behind the counter are so darn tootin' nice. Love Candyland and it will love you back even more. read more

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The Flavo- Crunch is my favorite. The cinnamon gummy bears are also very good. The smells wafting through the air are really sweet and nostagic from childhood. Took my nieces and nephews here. They loved it and blew a chunk of their allowance here. Although I had to intervene at the mammoth jaw breakers. I didn't think their parents would appreciate that one. read more

We love this place. The Chicago mix (cheddar and caramel popcorn) is divine and their candy selection extensive. They even have caramel apples! read more

It makes me so happy that Candyland has an average rating of five stars. I think I might ask all of you reviewers to be my friend. Maybe we've already chatted while waiting in line? People are friendly at Candyland. There are a lot of people in my life who have given up sugar. And dyes. And processed foods. And dairy. And happiness. Just kidding. Really, whatever works for you. But as for me and my house, we will eat Swedish fish and Chicago Mix Popcorn. Oh geez. Now I might be offending other sensitive people. Can I make it up to you by bringing you a piece of English Toffee or a Dark Chocolate Peanut Cluster? read more

an old-fashion styled candy shop at which you can get a punch card....resulting in FREE CANDY...never before has my crack-like candy addiction felt so validated. thank you!!! sugar addicts! go here! I like the little bricks that you can build with like legos and the chocolate rocks read more

This is one of my most most favorite places to be in Minnesota! At almost 85- years- young at heart, this shop's unfussy natural old cozy atmosphere makes you feel warm, a bit excited and very happy. I LOVE good chocolate, And THIS shop's is on par with Ethel M of Vegas, Feodora of Germany. High coco butter content and deep rich bittersweet chocolate flavor! Melts a bit faster on our fingers so you inhale it quicker! The staff is truly great and work at top warp speed to keep up with the CONSTANT ebb/ flow of mini crowds . It is hard to believe but yes, they are open at 8 am and close at 10 pm DAILY!! Never seen any staff member grouchy nor impatient. I love to come and purchase their butter popcorn generous portion for under $6 . Sometimes I mix in a $2.50 bag of their incredible butter toffee and nuts popcorn or a $5 bag of their genuine Wisconsin white cheddar popcorn . If you double bag, keep it very tightly closed in a cool darker place and pour your portion into a bowl then close bag -- it will stay FRESH 2 weeks. Yes. Ask for their own home made chocolate ( potatoe chips/ giant pretzels / Chocolate covered Oreos / perfect nuts+ chocolate/ maple walnut fudge ( yum!!) the BEST butter toffee- brittle, Smores, MONSTER turtles. They carry the VERY very best manufacturers of fruit slices ( The Boston Co), licorice (8 varieties/ Dutch too), natural fruit gummie bears, multi fruit shoe strings, REAL Boston baked beans peanuts, salt water taffy in truly exotic flavors, Light sour slightly gummie/ gel candy with the perfect balance of sour in peach apple cherry etc., etc. A lot of careful thought went into researching their product mix--OUTSTANDING, and rare. I used to market Bazooka in France Egypt Europe way back in 1972-- that's where my passion for truly delicious fun happy candy was created ( "wacky package stickers" Ring pops etc.). And I love to give their popcorn as thank you gifts, pick-me-ups for friends. Delicious light flavorful non- sticking-in- your-teeth popcorn ALWAYS will bring a smile. Enjoy!! read more

Neat little candy shop with a mostly ordinary selection. The butter toffee peanuts were good. I loved the peanut butter logs, which tasted like Butterfinger without the chocolate but more moist yet crunchy at the same time and infused with coconut flavors. Not sure why the stout looking ladies behind the counter had to look so intimidating though. It's a kid-friendly candy shop, not a prison cafeteria. read more