This place is packed to the gills with everything imaginable! From sour candies to in-house chocolates and confectionaries along with lots of different toys, stuffed animals, and gag gifts. The prices are reasonable, and it's a fun vibe throughout the place. It is a bit tight spaced, but they have a lot to offer! read more

Cravins Candy Emporium - Desserts Near Me - Windsor, California

Wow what a selection of candy. I haven't seen that much since I was a kid. Great customer service plus selection. Very clean store. read more

This is by far the best candy store I've ever been to The peanut butter ice cream is so good and Jaymond is so awesome and gave us samples!! read more

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The retro things we took for granted kids today have no idea! Cinnamon picks, cracker jacks and allll the cool stuff!

This place was awesome, I saw so many vintage candies from my childhood. It took me back to the 80s for sure. I love the photos of the original Willy Wonka cast, and photos of the kids from the movie all grown up. The candy selection was great. The store was organized and not cluttered and the prices were reasonable. Definitely a fun place to stop in. read more

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Candy nostalgia! This is a real candy store and the perfect sweet summer destination! The moment you walk in --the vibe evokes a childhood nostalgia, visions of red-and-white striped uniforms and mouthwatering candy wishes for sweet treats of every flavor and color. This candy store has a wonderful selection of retro and vintage candy, locally sourced handcrafted chocolates, and several choices of classic bottled sodas. Perk: You will find everything here: candy, gelato, drinks, and gifts. read more

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This is a good place to wander into and treasure hunt for candy and toys scattered in the store. They have so much variations of candy. They also have gelato and fudge. There also have Squishmellows, Palm pals, etc. read more

There are more candy and sweets varieties than you can imagine packed into this lovely little shop! Retro candy and gelato! What's not to love? I received friendly service and left a happy customer! read more

What a fun place! I went in to just look around, to see what was available, and left with a bag full of goodies for the upcoming holidays. So many treats that I had as a kid that I rarely see anymore. I'll be back! Thanks! read more

Ambiance - Love, love, love this place. It's like walking through time and triggering childhood memories when looking at all the candy. So much fun reminiscing and sharing some good chuckles. The gelato is the cherry on the cake. You can't leave without trying at least a scoop of heaven. The service is good. Very helpful read more

Dropped in here the other day for gelato. Such a cute store. They have all the old school candies. Just a great vibe. Will definitely be going back. read more

Going to Cravins is one of favorite places to visit. The store is warm and inviting. The staff at Cravins are very friendly and helpful. My family and I were able to get everything we wanted (candy and gelato .. YUM! ) read more

5 stars for atmosphere, 3 for gelato. Be prepared that if you plan a quick stop here to pick up gelato with kids, you might spend days hearing about how they really wanted a stuffie or handfuls of candy from barrels--even if you only stepped a foot into the store, where the gelato counter is conveniently located. Cravin's is a kid's dream. Mountains of candy and toys. More than the eyes can take in all at once. A destination unto itself. And conveniently located on the town square, which has a really awesome playground. I would not, however, return for the gelato. Gelato tends to be softer-serve than standard American hard-serve ice cream. But this gelato was all really melty. It was also soooo sweet. I would love to try it with the sugar toned down a bit. My 6 year old loved it and said, "this tastes like the unicorn cake!" She was referring to this slice of unicorn cake I got during a Safeway promotion (declaring national unicorn day was a brilliant commercial move. Well played, Safeway.) But this is a mixed compliment. My kids loved the unicorn cake; it was so sweet to me that I thought I'd gag and I felt guilty serving it to them. Nonetheless, the flavor selection is good and servings are fairly generous. read more

I always love a stroll though Cravins. There is always treasures to be discovered. My main reason for coming is their gelato. They always have interesting flavors that are not too out there and not overly sweet. They are happy to mix two flavors for you which I highly recommend you take advantage of. A sweet treat and a stroll though the park always results in a great evening. read more

This place has all the candy you could ever want! We rolled up in here one late evening and filled out coffers with all that yummy sweetness! It's a good thing this place isn't closer to me because I would have the diabeetus for sure! I personally like the gummy sharks but have recently found some gummy frogs which will change the way you see life. Or not. But they're good. And if that's not for you, I'm sure they've got something to tickle your fancy :D read more

Cravins Candy Emporium - Desserts Near Me - Windsor, California

So you want to relive your childhood candy memories, look no further. This confectionery emporium has almost every candy every made including Charms Blow pops, Pop Rocks, Dots, Pez, Laffy Taffy etc. definitely a fun trip down memory lane, but be careful, I filled up a bucket to the tune of $60 bucks, so it's dangerous. Some of the candies are a little pricey hence 4 stars. Otherwise if you can control yourself, you should be ok! Definitely worth a visit or more! read more

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The candy store of your dreams. We've been visiting for about 15 years and both the quality and overall experience are consistently excellent. Huge selection of American and Foreign packaged candy, lots of novelty treats and in addition a large counter display of finer chocolate and other treats. And gelato thrown in for good measure. Your sweet tooth will be fully sated at this place. Formerly known as Powell's, the location, staff and overall experience seem to be the same as before the name change. There is sister store in Lafayette as well, though not sure if any remaining business connection. read more

This candy shop is a time capsule of the iconic sweets from the past century! It had all my childhood favorites (90's kid) and my friend's childhood favorites (70's kid). It felt like I stepped into a candy museum, and you could touch all the displays and buy whatever you wanted. It was nostalgic seeing so many familiar packaging. They serve fresh gelato, so we grabbed a cupful while we explored around the shop. What's amazing is that they have a small corner dedicated to all things Willy Wonka! That corner had the Willy Wonka movie playing with their entire Wonka candy collection and even had old theater seats for you to sit and enjoy the movie! We felt like little kids again, while walking around the store! The lady was super nice and helpful. If you're in Windsor, I would highly grabbing some sweet treats here! read more

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This place is spectacular!!! Their selection spans across old time classics to international favorites and so much more! They have Charlie & the Chocolate Factory playing on a TV with seats to sit and watch and a case of gelato that is yummy too! I definitely plan to continue coming whenever I get the chance! read more

Cravins Candy Emporium - Willy Wonka playing on the TV surrounded by stacks of yummy candy treats! - Desserts Near Me - Windsor, California

Right now I'm craving for some of the classic candy sold at Cravins Candy Emporium in the heart of Windsor's contemporary Town Green, which is a fairly newly created epicenter that makes up the center of the city of Windsor, with shops, stores, restaurants and apartments surrounding a large grassy lawn, where they host events like farmers markets. The Town Green is the place to be in Windsor and a small independently owned candy shop opening up here only solidifies the fact that the new "downtown" Windsor city center is the place to be. We came to Cravins Candy Emporium after a day of hiking in nearby Shiloh Ranch Regional Park and we were looking for a nearby place to have a hearty lunch and when we arrive Cravins Candy Emporium was practically calling our name as a quick place to stop and satiate that beckoning sweet tooth of ours. The whole concept of Cravins Candy Emporium is brilliant, like any other sweet shop they have all of the traditional freshly made candies and other sweets like dipped chocolates and taffy in addition to the old standbys like licorice and Jelly Belly's and M&M's. But they also sell that hard to find stuff like chocolates and candy bars that you can find only when shopping in a foreign country. I was tempted to by everything I saw and it takes a while to see everything which makes us all sort of kids in candy stores at that moment. For those needing a brief respite, they even have a small theatre seating section where they play the classic 1971 film "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory" on loop. This time, although I wanted to buy everything, I managed to resist and only bought Cherry Ice Chips in a tin. Thinking these were classic candies from long era since passed, it turns out they were fairly recently featured on the television series Shark Tank! So it just goes to show not only do they sell the classics but they are also on the pulse of what's hot in the candy world at Cravins Candy Emporium, and they'll make sure to purchase it wholesale for their customers! No mention of Cravins Candy Emporium can go without the fact that they are a gelato shop as well, which in a perfect world makes them just about the perfect company. The prices aren't super cheap, but their not too bad for those looking to cleanse their pallet with a kid's size for $3.50. I got a caramel flavored scoop in a cup and was more than satisfied with that. Prices don't come cheap for the candy either, which actually makes buying a lot of supplies to satisfy one's sweet tooth that much easier, or harder, depending on how much one intends to purchase upon entering Cravins Candy Emporium. It's just the perfect experience for those looking for the perfect small town in the heart of wine country, and one not to be passed up upon. read more

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Loved it all the Wonderful Candy when I was a kid. I'll be back. Hard to find if your not looking

This shop is super cute ! And very nostalgic. I took my dad here and he had a great time. The only thing is , if I'm spending $8 on a candy bar , I expect it not to be expired :/ I bought both of these yesterday (April 13th 2024) read more

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A must stop on the town green for anybody who loves sweets and feeling nostalgic. This place boasts an assortment of funny/weird sodas, Pez dispensers, and gag gifts as well. The gelato was great. I will return when I justify the need for a lava lamp, or anytime I'm craving something sweet in Windsor. read more

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Elite fail. I was so into looking at the different sweets I didn't take any photos! The name has changed but the treats have not. Which is good. The girls that were working were very nice and offered help but didn't hover which I love. Let me know you're there if I need you. They even understand if a candy stick rolls off the counter and breaks they have you get a new one. Was cute they even had a spot with 3 seats facing a small-ish tv playing the original Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. We did try a new treat. The ice cubes. Not badly priced at .75¢ each we got three. Had the consistency of being left in a warm car but wasn't warm. Definitely could taste the hazelnut in it not so much on the coconut listed on the wrapper. Will return again when I am in the area. read more

Pros- fun store with a variety of candy, retail items you can't find in regular stores. I actually went back because of the selection and fun store staff that provided my kids a great experience in the past. Cons- that fun store experience was gone. Replaced by a man that didn't appear to enjoy his job. Bad day? I don't know but killed my enthusiasm for buying anything. We purchased a piece of candy in the case and left. So disappointing. I went there eager to spend money at this mom and pop shop and bring home some souvenirs for the grandkids. After this cranky, unenthusiastic man engaged with us, I was not spending my money there and moved on to the toy store close by. Who was eager to please and take my money. Too bad because I would have happily dropped some good cash here. Tips- not sure if the gentleman working was the owner (kind of appeared to be), but maybe you'll get someone else with more enthusiasm to help. It's definitely worth a peek and check out the availability of candy and retail items. Although, if you have the same experience I did, I encourage you to spend your money elsewhere. I felt better giving my hard earned money to someone who acted like they wanted my business. read more

If it is candy they probably have it. This place sent me down on memory lane with some of the items. Plenty of options and looking is free so go check it out! read more

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Great place to go with the kids! They have all sorts of different styles of candy. Delicious gelato, and all kinds of unique treats you can't usually find in standard stores. It is a fun experience, and worth a stop!! read more

This place is AMAZING! Retro candy as far as they eye can see. Lunch boxes, board games, MadLibs, a TV playing Willy Wonka, just...amazing. They also have homemade chocolates. If you are anywhere near the Somona County line, stop by. It's totally worth it. I plan to return...and I'm diabetic!!! :-) read more

Like a kid in a candy store! This sure was a fun little shop. All kinds of candy. Packaged candies and homemade chocolates, too. A little section with movie theater candies and a movie and seating! Lunch boxes, gifts and candies from around the world. An ice cream counter, too! So much fun packed into every corner of this store! read more

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Thank you. You own such an amazing store we love to go after school, you work so hard to reach peoples needs. As well you run this store all by yourself and you do amazing! Thanks read more

This is a super fun candy store in the boutique shopping area of downtown Windsor. Very attractive and brightly colored shop. Staff has always been friendly and helpful to me. I was greeted immediately upon entering and offered help. I browsed for a while and then bought a few candies. The prices are kind of high but that's not unusual for a store tailored to candy. I like that they have unusual candies, some non-food gifts and there's a little spot in the back of the small store with a kid's movie playing and a couple children's chairs. Though what kid in a candy shop wants to watch a movie instead of trying to get all the candy? :) It was the old Willy Wonka movie when I was in the other day. read more

Best candy store ever. From selection to merchandising to fun tunes and gelato. So fun! read more

Cravins Candy Emporium - Great candy counter! - Desserts Near Me - Windsor, California

Such a fun shop and such amazing staff. A wonderful woman works there that is always so warm and helpful. She truly makes the place amazing and gives the feel of the corner store candy shop. I hope the owners keep treating her amazing because she makes this place great. Well stocked, great gifts, nostalgic candy and ice cream that my kids love!!! read more

Love Cravins! Amazing selection of goods. Great service. They have a chocolate counter with pre-dipped chocolate goodies like S'mores. The gelato is always great, hard to choose. I also like treat size Cinammon flavored items and their offerings are great. Great place for gifts as they have tons of options. read more

Great little candy shop, offering retro candy selections, just not a retro prices. It's worth a stop, especially to find party favors. But not if your diabetic!! Service is fine, but remember the young people working there are high school students, so be patient, we all had to start somewhere. There is no ambiance, just wall to wall candy and treats!! read more

Incredibly disappointed with the lack of accessibility for a local Windsor resident with a power chair. How inconsiderate to place a handicap parking spot with van access right in the front of the store and then not have the ability to provide proper access to the store itself. You should be embarrassed of the absence of care for your community of people with disabilities. read more

Love being able to get classic candies and flavors you can not find in the stores! The gelato is delicious!!! Walking in there is an experience like no other with the smell of candy and Willy wonka (original) playing on repeat! Takes me back to my child hood! read more

I wanted to give a shout out to this place because, as well as having every candy you can possibly want or crave from your childhood (whatever your age), the woman working to manage/run the store on the weekdays is a delight. Apparently the franchise dissipated, but the woman who helped us the other day has been there throughout the last many years through all forms of ownership etc. She is so friendly and helpful and just sweet (pun intended) and made buying a few pieces of candy for a road-trip into the Wine Country a lot more fun. read more

I have been coming here since I was a small child. They had a name change but it's still the same amazing selection and fun service as ever! The gelato is always a hit and no matter what age you can get a child's cup! They even have candy with bugs !!! The c would not be the same without this place read more

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What a great store, both my kids and I loved shopping there. Feel like I was a child again.