I stopped in to peruse while meandering my way around Old Town. While I didn't buy anything, prices seemed reasonable and they had a wide selection of candy products. It had an old-timey feel, which was nice to experience. read more

Came here to say in San Diego and this was one of the shops we came to. While chocolate was good, as we tried, pistachio, salted caramel and truffle, the prices were just too outrageous. $19 a pound is ridiculous, sorry but can get way more than 12 pieces for what I paid this time. Most likely won't return. read more

Not a lot of unique items here like I find in other candy stores. It gets packed in here and the tongs for the jars are not easily reachable everywhere so I was seeing people using their hands to get their treats. Definitely turned me off from wanting anything. Prices were also higher than I typically see. I tried some of their taffy and I wasn't very impressed. Like I said, nothing special about this place, but if you want candy it's a good enough place to go as any. read more

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10 years ago, only $16.00 per pound for the delicious Salt Water taffy and Jelly beans; welcome to 2026, $20.00 per pound! $58.00 in total. Excellent selection and easy parking directly behind the candy shop. Small Carmel popcorn is $9.00 for a small bag. Open daily till 8 pm. Friendly staff. read more

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Who doesn't walk into a candy store and daydream about eating everything in sight? Cousin's Candy Shop in Old Town San Diego will definitely trigger those thoughts. This is one of the smaller candy shops I have been in, but they make good use of every square inch. There was not a line to get in, but it was very crowded inside. The shop also perfectly fits into the feel of Old Town. In addition to having a huge selection of classic candies, their fudge is homemade with over two dozen different flavors. Some of the flavors that caught my eye were amaretto chocolate swirl, huckleberry chocolate swirl, mint chocolate swirl, smores, and orange cream. They also have divinity which I don't think I've had since I was a kid from one of the candy shops at Disneyland. The locally made San Diego branded chocolate bars also caught my eye with flavors such as jalapeno, applewood bacon, smores, and whiskey. A good portion of the shop is a small kitchen, and they mix up and pull saltwater taffy while visitors watch from either inside or from right outside the front window. The day's flavors were huckleberry, molasses, watermelon, chocolate, peanut butter, banana, cinnamon, and black licorice. We managed to leave with only a few goodies, but the urge to leave with a truckload of deliciousness was very strong. This is definitely a great little shop to visit. read more

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I've come to this candy shop so many times that I've visited pod town and almost never bought anything. A lot of stuff is really over priced and the service is sort of strange. It's just one of those little gimmick stores they have here in old town, they do make fresh salt water taffy as you enter the front door. This place is really little and can get extremely packed as well. read more

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Located in the center of Old town. This sweet tooth gem offer candies From Sugar Daddies and Big Hunks to creamy caramels and other old-school favorites, this candy shop is packed with sweet memories. With a wide variety of candy -- including sugar-free options -- you can mix and match all your favorites. Chocolate lovers, rejoice! You can purchase rich toffee, Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, praline fudge, and chocolate fudge by the pound. Even fresh water taffy. Something for everyone. read more

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The Peanut Butter Smoothies Are Heavenly! Goodness, they are incredibly delicious. This quaint chocolate and candy shop is fun for all ages. The staff were fantastic, moving through a surprisingly long line very quickly and efficiently. If you are exploring Old Town, make sure to stop in. Highly recommended! read more

Fun Candy Shop for Kids & Adults! They have every kind of candy you can think of and fresh made fudge and taffy! Yum! read more

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I love that they dress in character and there are so many varieties of old and new candy. I could have gotten one of each out of the chocolate cabinet. Around the shop there were several scoopers where you could dive in and help yourself to some really tasty treats. I thought the prices were very reasonable and I loved the blast from the past. I will definitely stop by! read more

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Always come here for my sweat treats, can be very crowded. Make sure you know what you want so you can get in n out quick

Possibly the worst salt water taffy I've ever had. The colors are all the same "flavor" tasting only of sugar and all of them were completely stuck to the wrapper in a flat gooey mess... so glad I paid $20 for a 1 lb bag. read more

Went in tonight 5/30 and when the girl at the fudge counter asked who was ready I told her I wanted to get some fudge. She then proceeds to tell me she's going to help the two women BEHIND me, as if I wasn't standing there waiting in line the whole time. Ended up leaving and not spending my money, shit service from entitled children. I'm a millennial not some boomer but this behavior was insanely unacceptable. read more

This is one of the very few spots in SD where you can get real orange peels dipped in dark chocolate. It's a Persian thing and is very tough to find so I am so stoked that they have them. They don't make them in house but they are fresh and super high quality at $24 per pound. If you go off peek hours, parking isn't too bad. Peek hours, parking is nearly impossible. The shop is super cute and old school inside. There was a woman making taffy and a young man working the register. We were able to get in and out easily with exactly what we came for - so all smiles!! I will 1000% be back as long as they keep those dark chili cake orange peels in stock! read more

Our kids love this place (naturally). They have a large selection of candy, both new and old styles. The store is very small, more than five customers can make you feel like you're in everyone's bubble. My favorite is their fudge. Service is great. The staff is very sweet. Five stars for selection and service. read more

Really busy... always a line... to get in and to check out.... and if you can't find what your looking for in sweets then you are having a real issue..... Fudge... taffy... penny candy... a variety of everything you can think of.... It's fun to watch them make the taffy... Staff is friendly and they work hard to get you checked out... read more

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Outstanding little candy shop with a huge variety of old fashioned candies, homemade treats and some hard to find regional goodies. The layout is a bit cramped given the store's popularity, but you'll forget all about the crowd once you have your bag and scooper in hand. From endless varieties of jelly bean to all the nostalgic classics such as butterscotch, anise, sesame sticks, Chico sticks, Italian lemon balls. Many gummy options and some Euro chocolates such as Milka and Cadbury plus hard to find on the west coast items like rocky road and valomilk. Cousins also features homemade taffy, Fudge, and chocolate confections galore. It's worth it to rummage around the shop corners where you'll find additional treats like candy coated popcorn, preserved jellies, rock candy and pop rocks. The line moves fast, and staff are both friendly and fun (thanks in part to their delightful costumes). No trip to OT is complete without a stop at Cousins. read more

Date of visit: October 17, 2021 "Sugar Ah, honey, honey You are my candy girl And you got me wanting you..." - "Sugar, Sugar," The Archies We were playing tourist at Old Town a couple of weekends ago, and my brother had told us about a candy store in the region called Cousin's. As that perked my interest (and my lady's, as she never met a dessert or candy she didn't like), we decided to check it out. For those of you into the sweet stuff, you will not be disappointed! Cousin's carries a with variety of treats, both manufactured (like Jelly Belly jelly beans and rare candies from around the US) and homemade (like their salt water taffy - which you can see the shop workers making behind the counter - and the various chocolates and fudge). Bring your wallet, because all this goodness comes at a price... and I ain't just talking about the pounds you'll be putting on either! Due to COVID restrictions, though, they only allow ten customers at a time inside - which makes for some long lines waiting outdoors. (The line isn't exactly marked, leading unwary visitors to skip ahead to the front door, only to get shooed out shortly after.) Still, with as good as their salt water taffy, coconut haystacks, and chocolate honeycombs are, I may have to make more visits on the way home from work! read more

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Their milk caramel chocolates are the best chocolates I've ever had. I also love their salt water taffy (blueberry and strawberry especially) and they have an amazing array of other chocolates, fudge, and all types of candy (including from our youth). They make the taffy and fudge on site. Don't miss this gem. The staff is always lovely too. It's small and crowded but charming. read more

I had the regular chocolate fudge as well as the chocolate peanut butter fudge and a week later, it's still all I can think about. The employees behind the counter were very helpful and were able to readily explain what was gluten free and what wasn't, which I appreciated. I'm already planning another trip so I can go get more fudge. read more

Awesome shop with a line down the street. My buddy told me about this and brought his family to Old Town and it was very nice. They made fresh pulled salt water taffy and have some delicious tasting fudge too. Line went quicker than I had thought and prices weren't too touristy expensive. For sure will come back again. read more

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This place is cute. Located in Old Town San Diego, they make a lot of their candy fresh daily so we had to stop in. Got a bagful of their assorted chocolates that are all very good: mint chocolate wafers, sea salt caramels, German chocolate, s'mores style chocolate, etc. All are made in both dark and milk chocolate variants. The kids enjoyed theirs ahead of time and I saved my sea salt caramel for after lunch as we walked around town with some coffee from Rust's General store around the same area. read more

This is an old fashion candy shop in Old Town San Diego. There is a wide variety of packaged candies and bulk candies sold by the ounce. Very friendly and helpful staff -- we were looking for a specific candy, asked one of the staff, and she found it for us. I also picked up some clove candy sticks, which I haven't seen since I was a kid. read more

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Located in old town San Diego. Lots of taffy and candies to choose from. Fun place to go. read more

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After visiting Hot Licks in Seaport Village My grandfather and I visited Cousins Candy Shop in Old Town and had a delightful experience. I picked up their world-famous handmade saltwater taffy, and my grandfather got a couple of slices of their rich fudge. The staff were incredibly nice and made us feel welcome from the moment we walked in. The shop itself is quite small, and it was very loud and crowded during our visit. It was a bit bothersome and hard to check out due to the crowd. I guess people now days don't care for personal space. I think it would be helpful if the staff could form a waiting line outside to manage the flow of customers better. Despite the crowded conditions, everything else was great. When we got to the car, my saltwater taffy had melted a bit, but after about five minutes under the air conditioner, it was ready to be eaten. The taffy was delicious and chewy in every way possible. Overall, we had a wonderful time, and I would definitely recommend Cousins Candy Shop for anyone looking to satisfy their sweet tooth. They really just need to fix their issues with how many people they let inside at a time. read more

I was searching all of San Diego to get a large lollipop for a gift. Found it right here. The workers are super polite and helped me get exactly what I was looking for. 10/10 will come back. read more

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I'm obsessed with this candy shop. The fudge is so good - I always get the dark chocolate salted caramel. So many different varieties of candy and salt water taffy, not to the mention the historic feel to the shop and general area. While old town is touristy, I definitely make time to walk around this area here and there since the vibe never gets old to me. read more

Was at your location this past weekend and missed out on purchasing your fudge. Tried to get on to your website...I think you need to check the link to your website. It is NSFW! read more

Really fun experience at this little shop! Taffy being made right in front of you the old fashioned way and plenty of samples. I asked the men making taffy if I could take their picture for Yelp and they were very gracious. Lots of helpful staff around to help or answer questions. They make the fudge and taffy in-house but purchase their chocolates from a supplier. I was so excited to see they had dark chocolate covered orange peels because they are so hard to find in San Diego! read more

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Such a cute nostalgic candy shop. Always busy and full of people. It's the fresh fudge made daily that caught my eye. Walnut fudge for the win. So much sweets to choose from. Taffy, chocolate, lollipops, sours, etc. The service was good for it being busy. A favorite place in Old Town San Diego for this sweet tooth! read more

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I went last night about 6pm and OMG it was so hot in there and I was the only customer . Those poor employees with all their clothes on! Please repair the AC OR AND TURN IT ON!! I had to shop fast and get out. read more

If you visit Old Town San Diego, you should stop by this Cousin's Candy Shop. When you walk in to the shop, you will immediately see the worker is making taffies. They made different flavored individually wrapped taffies daily. The peppermint flavor is my favorite! The taffy is not too sweet and won't stick on your teeth. They do sell by pounds. The assorted bag is also available. Besides taffy, they also have English Toffee and other chocolates. When we walked in, the store is full of people and there is a line at the cashier, but The line moved quiet fast. This is a place the old friends would bring back memories and young ones love to pick their favorites! read more

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Felt like i traveled back in time here! Lots of taffys and candies I haven't seen in a while. You can watch the people making the salt water taffy in the store. The taffies are quite good! Super soft, slightly salty, and chewy without it being hard in the teeth. Appx $3.5/lb for most candies. They also have a chocolate/fudge bar. Definitely worth a visit! read more

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Homemade honeycomb candy....what more can I say either than it's even covered in milk or dark chocolate! Talk about a treat of silky chocolate poured over a toffee crisp texture that melts in your mouth. Wow! How can you beat the enjoyable smells inside a candy shop plus have friendly, courteous service. I'll be back! read more

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What's not to like about an old timey candy shop that has nostalgic candy you haven't seen for years sometimes decades. They also make saltwater taffy on-site which is fun to watch when they roll it out. It's a tiny shop, so if there's a lot of foot traffic, you have to be patient, very little room to maneuver. One of my favorite stores to visit whenever I come to Old Town. read more

PROS: One of the best places to get candy. The variety and price are both very good CONS: there seemed to be a lack of help. Many people were in here but nobody looked like they worked there OVERALL: I would come back here especially if you love candy read more

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Every touristy spot in a coastal city needs to have a candy shop, right? It was only a matter of time before I found one in San Diego - and since I was playing tourist I of course had to stop in and check it out. Everything was there as it should be - fudge, a selection of chocolates, vintage candy, lots of bulk containers filled with loose pieces to fill your bag with, and salt water taffy. A standout to me was that they carried Fruit Stripe Gum - that amazing/disappointing gum from my childhood where the flavor lasted half a second. While everything looked good, the taffy stuck out to me the most so I decided to get a bag. Oh wow - it was great; not too soft but I also didn't pull a muscle in my jaw trying to chew it. I was also impressed at the number of flavors they had, every chew was a new experience. Everyone was friendly, and overall Cousin's was a fun shop to check out. Would I come back here? Maybe? Actually yes, that taffy was great =) read more

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I stop here whenever I'm over that way, especially during the holidays. Employees are always polite and greet you. They also make a point to thank you when you leave. From the old floors, to the small baskets of candy and vintage "costumes" the employees wear It really does feel like a trip back in time. Love it here ! The saltwater taffy is made on site and often times they're making it right in front of you. The fudge is delicious and the ability to fill a brown bag with a variety of candy is so fun. I've been coming here since I was a child, I'm almost 50. I bring my 5 children here, some of them are in their 20s and they still love filling up their small brown bags of goodies. Yesterday there were a few candy fruit slices that needed to be tossed and replaced, but all in all this place is the best candy shop in San Diego...and trust me I've tried them all. Atmosphere 10/10 Candy 9/10 (just need to replace a few of the older/damaged stuff) Fudge and taffy 10/10 !! Cleanliness 10/10 Location 10/10 If you're in San Diego stop by and fill up a small brown bag of happiness. read more

Wall to wall candy, candy, and more mouthwatering candy along with sweet concoctions to satisfy any sweet tooth. I was instantly transported back to my childhood and Willy Wonka's chocolate factory. I wondered if "The snozberries taste like snozberries." For an instant, I wondered if maybe they have a chocolate waterfall in the back, haha. Customer service (5) Stars***** Candy Selection (5) Stars***** Ambiance (5) Stars***** Prices (5) Stars***** They have plenty of choices regardless of the style of candy you like, even sugar-free (Yuck). They also sell it by the 1/4 pound, and they provide gloves, bags, and a metal scooper to dig into all those tasty treats. A gorgeous candy-land store with old and new school dulce's (Candy) like life savors, Hershey's, Taffy, Carmel, cotton candy, Jelly Belly's, Beech-Nut chewing gum, Tootsie Roll, Twizzlers licorice, Chase's Cherry Mash, GooGoo Cluster, Imperial Fruit Cocktail, Mary Jane Peanut Butter-Molasses, Baby Ruth, Charleston Chew, Papa Sucker/Sugar Daddy caramel, Slo Poke caramel sucker, Mallo Cup,  Clark's Butterettes, Welch's Fudge Bar, Crunch bars, and tons of handmade chocolate clusters to rot your teeth and your mind; and this is just to name a few! Now, if Bars is all you're looking for, there are plenty a hop, skip, and a jump away from this heavenly sweet-shop and remember, "Candy is dandy, but liquor is quicker" Willy Wonka PS: Does anyone remember Pippi Longstocking going into that candy store and buying 80 pounds of candy? Haha; this reminded me of that show! read more

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Best fudge I've ever had, we buy some to have while we're there and always make sure we have enough to bring home to last for awhile, it's so good! It's the first stop we make when visiting SanDiego's Old Towne read more