These are some pricey gummies... and they trick you with a free sample and then you're hooked…read more There is some parallels with drug addiction and sugar highs here, I'm pretty sure. Also, while $16 dollars a lbs is gummies may seem pricey (signs there will say it's $4 for a quarter lbs), you can buy the jars and refill it for $6 or $8 depending on the size. So here I am, with my already bought jars while trying to jam 30 dollars worth of gummies into those small jars, dropping about an equal amount of gummies onto the floor, one of the store employees come by. I felt immediate shame, but she was cool and helped me jam as much as I can. If she had an disgust towards me, she did not show it at all and was even praising me on my gummy jamming techniques. (I regret buying the gummy shape jar, because while cute, they don't fit much.) So if you REALLY love candies... especially gummies, they will welcome you with open arms.

One of my favorite candy stores! The candy can be overpriced but they also sell unique candies that…read moreare hard to find. They had the viral peel candies that are difficult to find and new gummies shaped as fruits.

My kiddos love lollipops, as rewards for being awesome shopping buddies we popped in to check out…read morethis sugary sweet store. All I can say is what a treat!!! I've never seen my kids go crazy seeing wall to wall bins of gummies, jelly beans and their fav, sour candies. It's like unicorn land... so much goodies to choose from you don't know where to start. As agreed, they each picked one candy. A giant swirl pink lollipop for K2 and a starburst for Budoy. My kids don't get candies much and what we bought was enough to get them bouncing off the walls for a good hour. Good selection of jelly bean flavors. Def worth stopping by if you have a sweet tooth.

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.

Best Fudge in Bethesda. Their flavors are mostly seasonal and change all the time. But if you…read morehappen to catch one of the below, definitely try it out! Top fudge flavors: 1- He fudges me / He fudges me not 2- Come Hell or High Fudge 3- Fudge-get-about-it 4- Friday Night Fudge and I'm all alone 5- Take me to your Fudger 6- It's Fudge o'clock Somewhere 7- Forfudge me Not 8- Show me the Fudgey 9- The Fast and the Fudgerous 10- ET, Phone Fudge

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!

Life is sweet, when you enter Candy World and are surrounded by sweet candy confections. They have…read morea variety of soft gummy sweets, chocolates, and hard candies including lollipops. My granddaughter wanted a sweet treat and we filled our bags with yummy goodies. The service was great. The lady was really nice and helpful. The store is clean, well stocked and well organized. If you want a sweet treat, stop by and take a look. Thanks Candy World.

They sell fake items and are rude to the customers. The little girl behind the register had no…read moreproblem calling me a b@$!@ in front of the store when I asked for a refund. Would not recommend. They only get business because they're in the mall. Find another candy store to support.

My kiddos and family are huge huge fans of Jake's popcorn! They have the best variety of flavors…read moreand their popcorn never gets old! We love the mission that Jake's supports and the staff is extremely helpful. It is a little on the pricey side, but that is to be expected for the area and the money goes to a good cause. My son really loves the Snickers popcorn and they even have some ice cream from their ice cream shop there! Parking is easy and we highly recommend Jake's!

I came here with the sole intention to just check the store out to see what they offered…read more hewesome employee let me try a couple of samples. O could tell that this store is relatively new here on the shopping plaza, and I was curious. The second that I saw the popcorn in their displays kind of got my sweet tooth for popcorn. Really the last time that I had popcorn was earlier this year in Mexico City. There are vendors that sell bags of popcorn for like 10 pesos $.50 and I purchased these a couple of times. After I saw real popcorn again, I could not resost to buyinh some. The aweome employee offered me a couple of ssamples to try out. They give out small samples in these small tin cups and I tried Snores and Brownie flavored popcorn. I ended up getting the small movie flavored popcorn in a bag and it was all of the popcorn flavor that I had expected. I would recommend getting at least the medium sized popcorn of whatever flavor you have in mind.

I have been lucky enough to try Le Papiyon at two chocolate festivals in the area and truly cannot…read moreemphasize enough how incredible these chocolates are. Their chocolates are made with classic flavors and components (like pistachio, Nutella, or feuilletine) but are some of the highest quality I've ever had- including in Switzerland! Some of my favorites are the cotton candy (filled with real cotton candy!), creme brulee, and chocolate pistachio feuilletine. I wish I had found these in time for my wedding because these would have made such a special favor- I can see them also being great for bridal showers or special birthdays. As someone with a huge sweet tooth, these are really something special. The owner could not be nicer, either. This is the kind of business you feel good about supporting and you get something truly delicious in return.

Their chocolates are so beautiful and very tasty. We ordered from them for a nonprofit event. The…read morechocolates came in a cute box with our logo on it and each piece was individually wrapped. I don't believe they have a store anymore. We had someone pick up the chocolates from a house. I would not hesitate to order from them again.

We recently booked a private class here to propose to my partner, and I can't express how wonderful…read moreour experience was. From the moment we reserved the class, they were incredibly accommodating. Mr.Saif and his family went above and beyond to help me plan all the logistics, ensuring that everything was perfect! The class itself was incredible! We learned the art of tempering chocolate and created delicious treats. It was a fun experience that we all thoroughly enjoyed. This is a perfect date, a great spot for a proposal, and a must-visit for any chocolate lover. Thank you for helping us create a memory that will last a lifetime!

Apicius, a first century Roman gourmand, is attributed with the saying "We eat first with our…read moreeyes". In the world of gourmet chocolates, Artisan Confections separates itself from the competition by their visual appeal. The sea of browns and minuscule sprinkles and linear frostings creates ambiguity and indecisiveness within a box of ordinary chocolates, whereas when one opens a box of Artisan Confections, each handcrafted piece has a unique trademark artistic design and array of vivid color that will leave a lasting multi-sensory impression and the only ambiguity will be whether taste supersedes visuals.

Would drive long distance to get their chocolate. Did our Mother's Day shopping here. Dark…read morechocolate, ganache, and chocolate covered fruit, and Oreos were fantastic. If you really want to treat yourself get the chilled chocolate ganache.

This adorable chocolate shop makes you think you walked right into Santa's candy shop during the…read moreholidays! They offer a large selection of homemade and handcrafted chocolates that make great gifts. The staff was very friendly and helpful. This is a great small business to support.

My dad used to bring home Velatis caramels after work when I was a kid. I grew up in Silver Spring…read moreMaryland, just outside of DC. I'm 72 years old. It's delightful to know they're still in business, still available. Not too many old traditions alive these days; Velatis is a tasty one.

Actually, this store is on Hampden Lane in Bethesda now. Beautiful caramels and other sweet treats…read morein this new location. Be sure to stop by and make a purchase. The charming woman whose family owns the store will regale you with the history of the store which dates back to the 1800's.

During one of my walks around National Harbor to get the lay of the land, I noticed IT'SUGAR and it…read moreimmediately piqued my interest. I like candy - especially fruity and chewy varieties. That, combined with the fact that candy stores seem to be having a moment, put me in a position to check this place out. So before we headed out to the train station, we made a quick stop here. IT'SUGAR is a chain/franchise, with multiple locations across the country. In my perspective, this store is large with a good selection. They have packaged brands that we all know, plus the option to buy in bulk or in takeaway packages. I saw most of the usual suspects, as well as brands I didn't recognize as well as a large selection of Swedish candy which is currently trending. You can by bulk candy either by weight or volume; I decided to go the latter and choose one of their containers that can be filled as much as possible as long as the lid closed. I mostly stuck to the fruity and chewy candies which were quite good. It wasn't busy at all when we were there, so checkout was super fast. Overall, I was impressed with IT'SUGAR - really good variety and a place I would seek out for some sweets.

While visiting National Harbor, we stopped by IT'SUGAR--and it was such a cute, quaint little spot!…read more I've seen this franchise before (I think in Myrtle Beach), but that location was a lot bigger. This one was smaller, but still packed with fun. The kids absolutely loved it--they went crazy over all the candy options! Now let's talk about the price...because baby, candy added up QUICK. For three kids and my little bit of Swedish fish, I spent $62, which is a bit much for candy in my opinion. But hey, it was spring break, and they had a great time, so I let it slide. The associate working there was very patient with the kids,--it was a lot going on with all that excitement and sugar overload! I didn't grab any pictures, but overall it was a fun stop and a great treat for the kids. Rating: 4/5