I love the idea of this store! This store is called the "Nation's Only Historic Candy Store" & is…read moreowned by Susan Benjamin. She is a renowned candy historian. After entering, we received a warm welcome and began perusing the candies and treats. They were organized by time period and some interesting information was posted nearby and/or on the individual item. There were also gift sets. Some of the items were quite dusty and seemed as if they had been there for some time. A lot of the items were things that can be purchased in Cracker Barrel or in other old-timey candy stores elsewhere. They offer modern candy as well, but overall, I was underwhelmed. I was quite surprised to see historic candies so full of artificial dyes. That was an eye opener. I was kind of surprised at the signage throughout the store. The signs seemed basic when considered all the endorsements that the store has. Maybe the signs were made to look less modern. I didn't end up purchasing anything but was glad to visit.

I bookmarked this shop when I saw their entry on Atlas Obscura. Unlike many of the other ice cream…read moreand candy shops in Harpers Ferry (which were doing tremendous business on this hot afternoon), this one is focused on more historic treats. The candy of old. Part museum and part sweet shop, they have displays showing the candies through the ages, from native American hickory bark to 1900 toys and food items behind glass. It was tough to limit our purchase as we saw so many "must have" items. In the end, we got our bill down to under $30 and just got four different things including some chocolate covered almonds for me (vacation food!) and both ginger and licorice for Mrs. K. Note that True Treats Candy is not handicapped accessible. The entrance is a somewhat steep set of stairs. They might have a rear entrance, probably just ask. [Review 1033 of 2025 - 188 in West Virginia - 24587 overall]

While we waited for our food next-door, we decided to take a look around the Candyland store. as…read moreexpected, I was not able to walk out the store without purchasing a bag of their s'mores popcorn 10 out of 10 i finished it that same day! The pottery in the picture i added was sooo tempting. Recommend if you have kiddos for sure there's an ice cream bar in the back with outdoor seating in front of the store. Great for a summer spot!

A fun market with a lot of bulk candy for sale as well as fudge and other candies. They also sell…read morehand dipped Hershey's ice cream and soft serve ice cream with rotating flavors. They also sell specialty shakes with rotating flavors each month. We went in especially for these shakes and got the Don't Be Salty and Gimme S'more of That. They were fun but the shake itself was thin and tasted more like chocolate milk. The two workers were very friendly and helpful and they even cleaned out our take home Mason jar for us after we done with our shake. It's worth a visit. I also recommended the Farmhouse Exchange next door which sells sandwiches and jarred goods as well as many delicious baked goods. The liquor store on the other side is also good.

No complaints about the caramel pecan candy apple! Went with daughter and son-in-law who bought…read moreice cream. My daughter and I, however, found cone bowl stale. The main concern we have is with the STAFF, all 3 of them. As I walked in (delicious smell btw), I immediately commented on the pralines he was making and said "hi, those look delicious". He looked at me, no smile and said nothing so I repeated myself. Again, nothing but a mean look on his face so I moved on. The other two weren't friendly either but at least I got the one serving me the apple to comment on her favorite flavor with some nudging. She had the longer hair. We faired no better with the one serving the ice cream. We gave up at that point on trying to ask questions or make polite conversation. Customer service is VERY important and can make or break a business.

I like how there are a variety of flavors and both ice cream and gelato. I ordered the kookie…read morecrunch which was so yummy with the little bits and pieces inside! The chocolate cone didn't taste that fresh... but it was still good. My friends didn't really like their strictly strawberry, strawberry cheesecake, or coffee flavors that much though. They were out of the coffee crunch and chocolate hazelnut which sounds like better options. The worker did make a remark in front of all the customers saying they need to stop working here during the summer and seemed stressed. I mean what do you expect for an ice cream store in a busy area on a hot day... that comment should've definitely been saved for private coworker talk. My other friends rate this place 3 stars.

Very good two men team that worked the store the day my step son and I came into the store. Coby…read moreand Bella were helpful and attentive, even allowing my child to sample one he had a question on. We will return as a family very soon.

I have a big sweet tooth. And, passing by a candy store is pure anguish for me. So, I had to stop…read morein and take a peek. Especially, when they said that they had the new Tik Tok Swedish fish candy trend. Service was okay. There were people behind the counter, but no one offered to help. The ambiance is bright, colorful, and cartoonish. There is candy from walk to ceiling. They also have stuffed toys, pj's, and a wide range of candies. If you like variety, then this is the place for you. This would be the perfect place to stop by before you go to the movie theatre.

While shopping/eating in downtown Frederick this is a great shop to buy delicious candy. Their…read morecandy is homemade in PA and they drive it down to this shop once a week. The woman running the shop on the day I took my Mom was super welcoming and they have a fantastic selection of candy including many sugar free options. We got Milk Chocolate Covered Marshmallows and they were super yummy and I got a small piece of the Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge which was amazing and I will definitely get Fudge again next time I come back. They sell it by the individual piece as well which is nice when you don't want a large dessert or to be forced to buy an entire bag of chocolate which can get pricey.

The place to come for really good chocolate. The staff was great and helped all along the way…read more What a great selection for Easter

If you like expensive gummies that are so hard to chew or bite into, this is the place for you!…read moreBetter to buy prepackaged gummies. On a positive note, store is clean and friendly staff. A lot of interesting finds.

They do have a good variety of candy and they offer candy that you don't see regularly. The gummy…read morebear selection is really good and they have unique flavors. The only downside is that the place is really overpriced.

After dinner one night, we walked around downtown Bethesda and happened upon Henry's Sweet Retreat…read more Luckily, we saved room for dessert, and Henry's hit the spot. We got a blueberry pop tart, and some raspberry scones, along with a chocolate covered vanilla cupcake. Yummy! The only problem is that Henry's is not just a dessert bakery - the store may appear tiny on the outside, but it's huge on the inside. In addition to the bakery, they got all kinds of candy and other goodies for sale. I gotta stop back in another day and try all the other good stuff inside. Plus, you can tell from the Rick Astley-inspired sign outside, Henry's has a great sense of humor. This is exactly what small business brings to the neighborhood. Stop by and visit Henry's Sweet Retreat - you'll be glad you did!

Had dinner at a diner down the street. Looked up dessert near me and this place came up. NOT…read moredisappointed! We had brownies, sundaes, milkshake, cupcake and coffee. All of it was DELICIOUS! The small sundaes were huge! Kids could not finish them and at $7ish each hard to beat for the quality! I had an eggnog cupcake. I was not sure it would be good but whatever magic y'all put in it worked great together! The frosting was light and fluffy not too sweet not too bland. And the cake was moist, not crumbly, not heavy just perfect! Had a latte with soymilk because my belly does not care for milk in coffee. Local coffee company supplies the beans. They also have pretty much any kind of candy, pies, and sweets you might need and apparently they cater! Stop in you will not regret it...unless you do not like sweets and then I am sorry.

Didn't try the popcorn, though the varieties looked crazy. The chocolate box we got was…read moredelicious--mostly dark chocolate on cashews. Nicely wrapped and made a good gift. The clerks were also just lovely, and super friendly!

It wasn't the cutest of shops, but the chocolate shapes were really cute. They had just about every…read moremold of chocolate imaginable. The shop seemed especially large for the amount of chocolate they had inside. I did like the discount on the easter candy on my visit. I love peanut butter eggs, so had to pick up a few. The chocolate was pretty good. My favorite of the several options I picked up were the dark chocolate covered pretzels. The shop also has a variety of popcorn for purchase along with a Rita's Italian Ice shop in the back. Finally, there is a side room with some classic claw machines for the kids to play when not hyped up on chocolate sugar.

This place is great, starting with Sola - the owner. Very friendly, accommodating, and great…read moreconversationist. She'll give you great tips on seeing what the town has to offer. Just as important: The goods here are great. I send gift baskets from here for holidays and to clients throughout the year. They are SO much better than the garbage you can order online, for less cost. Sola even ships them for you.

Very Virginia Shop is a Virginia gift shop. It looks a bit older and outdated, but it's really not…read morethat old. It's has been in its location for 17 years. We walked inside and were immediately greeted by an older lady. She asked where I'm visiting from, I told her Connecticut. She said "well, in Connecticut, you're known for Mystic Pizza. Here in Virginia we're known for our peanuts!" I never knew about Virginia peanuts. She handed me a few handfuls of different varieties of peanuts to sample. These peanuts are larger, drier, crunchier than others I've tried, and they have so many flavors. I don't mind peanuts, but they're not my favorite snack. In addition to the peanuts, they also sell the typical things one might find in a touristy gift shop. There's candles, magnets, tee shirts, and other items that say Virginia on them. I liked the outdated look of this little store. The lady working here was very friendly, if it weren't for her I would never know about the Virginia peanuts.

Cute and inclusive candy shop. Friendly staff, popcorn samples. Some MD merch to score too! Great…read moreplace to stop by while in the area!

I absolutely love kettle corn popcorn and was excited to see that I could get some authentic kettle…read morecorn near me. Unfortunately, my popcorn tasted burnt and I did not enjoy it...waste of money