EVERYTHING IS SUGAR.
Really, itSugar is just a giant candy store - including everything candy AND candy-themed toys and items. It reminds me of the old Peeps store that was up in the Mall of America - only it carries a variety of candy brands instead of just Peeps.
Unlike the SugarLife stores in town, It'Sugar focuses more on pre-packaged food and merch that's branded with those brands. (Like Oreo pillows or Skittles flip-flops, etc.) SugarLife seems to have more build-your-own treat options.
For example, there were specific areas for:
-Single-flavor, serve-your-own Jelly beans
-Oreos and Oreo merch
-Skittles and Skittle merch
-Tiny toys that look like full-sized brands
-Alcoholic chocolates (great gifting opportunities there)
-Lots of gift sets and gift opportunities for people who have favorite candies
-Gag gift options like you'd find at a Spencers
ItSugar has an online store if you want to check out the type of stuff they carry. A quick look over their online store made me excited to stop in.
PROS:
-Good variety of different candies - including weirdly rare candy options you can't find in grocery stores.
-Bright, colorful, fun-looking store. Really, it's so colorful and friendly. You'll feel overwhelmed (and excited) by all of the candy options here.
-RIGHT next to the parking lot at Barefoot Landing. Unlike some locations in this outdoor mall, there isn't much of a walk if you want to get here.
CONS:
-2 of the 3 doors into the store were locked tight - including one that said "Welcome!" That was aggravating.
-The bag your items are put into actually will dye your hands - especially on hot, sweaty Carolina days. If you're eating right after or don't want yellow hands, bring a bag to carry your items in. Their bright-yellow bags definitely dye hands with heat and moisture.
-Employee seemed pretty non-plussed about our existence. Since that meant he seemed really chill about us taking some cute photos of things, it was hard to be mad about it. He was friendly enough while checking out.
Essentially, if you have a sugar craving, like dessert treats, or want to get gifts for someone who does, this place is cute and easy to visit while at Barefoot Landing. read more