Walking in, we were greeted immediately -- and from that moment on, The Poppin Box did not…read moredisappoint! It feels like stepping back in time... the 70s? The 80s? Maybe even earlier. Gum, candies, sodas, and treats you haven't seen in decades -- and that's just the beginning. Gourmet nuts. Gourmet popcorn. And not just any popcorn -- popcorn that can be customized by color, flavor, size, and more. Amazing products, terrific prices, friendly service, and ample parking in a convenient shopping center -- I'm not sure you could ask for anything more. The Poppin Box is absolutely the place to go for treats, snacks, gifts, and business giveaways!

Poppin box is such a fun place to bring your kids when they have been good!!…read more They have all kinds of candy, fudge, and assorted popcorn flavors. They also have chocolate covered peanuts, my husband's favorite candy and evidently hard to find at most candy stores. The staff is friendly and encourages you to try their popcorn. Great atmosphere.

Taffy heaven with flavors such as margaritas, Sangria, bailey's, cookies and cream, and many more…read more The staff is friendly and gives you 1 sample to choose. The price is by weight and you can also purchase cotton candy in various flavors as well as some soft drinks or water.

Tried the bourbon caramel. It was rough to get through. Not much of a chocolate selection. Didn't…read morewant that much fudge you have to do 1/2 pound or more.

Carnival Sweets was AMAZING! We were waiting on our driver to do the Saint Augustine Christmas…read morelights tour. We still had about an hour so we went on a walk to find some coffee. We got about halfway to where we were going and decided we weren't going to make it there and back on time. We crossed the street and turned around to head back to where we were parked. We walked up to Carnival Sweets and immediately noticed how absolutely charming the store looked. You went inside and it's such a quaint little store. We were immediately greeted by two men who were just the kindest. I purchased two honey bun cow tails for my children and then I ordered two hot chocolates and a strawberry lemonade. To receive your drinks, you go out the side door to the left, around the back. The hot chocolate with some of the most decadent that I have ever had. It was incredibly rich and very flavorful. The strawberry lemonade was also delicious. Between the cleanliness, the cutest decor, the kindest staff, and the delicious drinks, I wish I lived closer to come here more often. This is definitely an establishment that deserves your money and time.

Such a fun experience! Great idea for a date night, treat for the family, and self care retreat!…read moreNestled in the plaza, enjoy a fudge, ice cream or specialty drink then buy some sweets to bring home or give as gifts! Yummy! The owner is an amazingly friendly, knowledgeable and generous person! She gives back to the community and leads her team impressively! Definitely coming back!

After eating a variety pack of jelly beans around Easter time, I found a very odd flavor that I…read moresurprisingly liked. Not caring enough to order that specific flavor directly through Jelly Belly, I told myself the next time I was near a candy store I would see if they had that flavor. Sure enough, Mix and Match Candy Shop had that flavor and I was able to buy a few ounces of it. I opened the brown paper bag and loaded up my desired flavor. I walked over to pay the hipster cashier who looked like he was still on a bender from the night before. I handed him my money and he stared at the five-dollar bill I gave him. He pulled out his counterfeit pen and tested it on the five-dollar bill. I have to say, that was the first time I have ever seen someone test a five-dollar bill. It's five dollars and I'm buying jelly beans. It was sort of funny. The place was small, not really well labeled, but I got what I wanted and that's what matters. The prices were fair and the selection was decent considering the storefront was pretty small.

This is the most disgustingly rude and insulting treatment we've ever received…read more We've been coming to St. Augustine for family vacations for twenty straight years. Every single year we bring our adult kids, our nieces, and our nephews to the same candy store to fill a bag like we've always done. This time some miserable woman at the register decided to accuse us of sticking our hands in the bins. Nobody did. Not one person. We're all grown adults. We opened the lids to look, then used the tongs like normal people. She still insisted someone reached in, like we were a bunch of dirty little thieves. Then, out of nowhere, she announces she's closing and we have to get out. Right then. No discussion. I asked if we could at least pay for the bag of candy we had already filled. She flat-out refused. Just "No. Leave." Like we were nothing. Twenty years of loyal visits, and this is how we're treated? She couldn't even take cash for what we already had in the bag. She just stood there looking sour and watching us like every customer is either a criminal or an inconvenience she has to endure. We will never set foot in that store again as long as she's working there, or if she's the owner. Absolutely ridiculous, hostile, and completely unnecessary.

So much fun and nostalgia here taking me back to my childhood day's. I just felt like some kind of…read moresilly going back in here today as it's been a while and I wanted some cheer. There is always something silly from chocolate dipped insects, dirty socks, pickled eggs, hot sauce, board games, specialty sodas and drinks, crazy jerky sticks like alligator, duck, wild boar and elk meat! Different pop corn flavors specialty candy bars, fudge and candy powders, the list goes on and as you can see toys too, it's just a crazy fun store! Look at the train going around when you look up this place is fun in every way possible who doesn't want to come here! We went to pay and I found Lip Licking Lip balm from my childhood too, now I don't remember these flavors but I took one of these home it made my day through and through! I know the girl behind the counter chuckled with me. I'm glad we went in to Grandpa Joe's it was nice to visit I'll be back real soon! Address: 20 SE Broadway St Ocala Florida 34471 Phone : (352)421-5542 Hours: Wednesday 10AM-10 PM Thursday 10AM-10 PM Friday 10AM-11 PM Saturday 10AM-11PM Sunday 10AM-9PM Monday 10AM-10PM Tuesday 10AM-10PM

We first saw the billboard for Grandpa Joe's Candy Shop on the highway and had been wanting to stop…read morein for a while, so we finally made the trip! Parking is a little tricky, but definitely doable. There's quite a bit of metered parking, and we were able to find a free meter on a Saturday by parking on a nearby side street. The moment we walked in, we were amazed, and clearly hungry, because everything looked so delicious! My daughter made a beeline straight for the $5 candy buffet, which she absolutely loved. It's such a fun and unique option for kids. The vintage bottle drink freezer was another highlight, so colorful and stocked with all kinds of interesting and nostalgic flavors. They also had some funny gag gifts and a great selection of bulk candy at reasonable prices. One of our favorite touches was the little train running around the ceiling, it's such a cute detail that really adds to the experience. They even have a penny press, so be sure to bring two quarters and a shiny penny! We will definitely be back and highly recommend this spot if you're looking for fun gifts or a sweet treat, especially for kids.

Although we've been to St Augustine many times, this was our first time to Passport Sweets, and…read morewill be certainly making our way back on every following visit. As the name suggests, there are sweets from multiple countries from around the world, we were truly shocked and amazed at the sheer amount of options that are available!! The owner was very knowledgeable and shared a lot of information about the different sweets, the store and some of his favourite options. We got a small assortment of goodies to try out so we could get a good sample of lots of diverse options. We will definitely be back and will be definitely getting a lot more items next time. We already can't wait for our next visit!

Gunnar just started learning German (he's 5) so we went to get some German candy. The shopkeeper…read morespoke German and interacted with our son although Gunnar pretended he didn't speak it because he's so shy We not only found German candy, but there's candy from all over the world! highly recommend

Fun in every way possible! This is a wonderful spot for a casual meal, quick beverage, buying…read morecandy, or playing arcade games. My wife and I stopped by on a Saturday for a tour of the candy making facility, where we learned a lot about how the chocolates and other candies are made, and we were even able to design and enjoy our own custom chocolate bar. This place has everything that a fan of sweets and fun can enjoy - retro candy, a colorful environment, and enthusiastic staff. From our tour with Joy, our complimentary sea salt caramel from Barbara, everybody on staff provided a joyous afternoon. The tour is highly recommended, where you'll get to see how the product is made, and even get to see one of the original Golden tickets from the original Wonka movie. Pricing for the tour is very reasonable, and it's a great way to spend an afternoon. Parking was easy right around the corner from the front entrance. If you're in the Jacksonville area, this is a fun event for people of all ages!

The minute you walk in you are treated to their signature salted Carmel which was delicious!…read moreThe staff are lovely and there seems like they are well staffed and understaffed at the same time? It felt like a lot of Indians with no clear chief. The tour starts in the chocolate room, gotta love that! Chocolate covered chips, cookies, marshmallows and fudge all around. The restaurant was filled with dirty tables, the bar was in disarray. The food portions looked small however at least it kept coming out! The owners family has been in the candy business for years and he still works there everyday, that's awesome! :)) I'm glad we checked it out. Thank you Sweet Petes! You can trust me, I am a candy eating American. ;D