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.

Great candy shop down town Ocala! If you love sugar this place is where you will want to be. Crazy…read morethe variety of sweets they have and it will definitely stir up emotions from yesteryear. If you had candy as a child they will have it and you can relive the past flavors of your youth. Now they have other items just know some of their socks are probably not kid appropriate but just stir them toward the sugar which is everywhere. Fun spot check it out!

It is a great little small business. They were super busy, with a line outside the door waiting to…read moreget their ice cream of choice.

Ice cream according to my wife was awesome (Stella Coffee) flavor…read more Hot chocolate was good and rich... small shop, limited seating, but there are a few seats outside also. Staff was cordial and accommodating, and prices were what you would expect. We will go back...

A true taste of Old Florida! This shop has all things…read moreFlorida -- from bags of fresh citrus (oranges, grapefruits, and tangerines) to classic Florida candies, jams, alligator heads, claws, and even coconut heads. It's the perfect roadside stop for fun, nostalgic souvenirs and local treats. We picked up a bag of oranges and were pleasantly surprised by how sweet and juicy they were! The lady at the register was so kind, helpful, and accommodating -- real Southern hospitality. The place has that "Old Florida" charm, full of nostalgia and memories of childhood road trips. Definitely a fun stop for all ages and a great spot to experience a bit of vintage Florida flavor.

Lots of curios like shark and alligator teeth on a bottle for sale. Alligator heads, back…read morescratchers made of alligator claws. Lots of items with names on them but not unusual names or spellings like the kiddies. When we pulled in I thought we were going to get some kind of Florida orange slushie or the fruit itself but we didn't. Lots of shells, Disney t shirts and shelves of items you'd probably buy for someone and it'll end up in some 2 nd hand shelf. I did buy a rubber chameleon for Bud to scare his mom, a small orange bouncy ball, violets candy, tin of mints that says alligator poop. Nice diversion to stretch your legs as you pass through Florida.

Great place for decor and party needs. They have a huge selection of colors and themes. Decent…read moreprices too! Very helpful staff.

Rachel was very pleasant as well as the other staff at our visit to the Party Shop. They have a…read moregreat selection party items as well! :)

I recently got the chance to tour the facility and was shocked at how amazing it was. Extremly…read moreclean, very well organized, friendly and humble staff, and fantastic customer service!! Country Meats takes great pride in providing the very best product available and you can tell in every bite! I also learned that these were the very same beef sticks I grew up purchasing at my local high school all the time when I was a kid. My favorite back then was the pepperoni flavor! Now it just might be the BBQ one. If you are looking for a fundraiser for your school or organization, you can't go wrong with Country Meats Smoked Beef Sticks! Affordable, sizable product that is made of the finest quality meats! Thick, tender beef sticks with a great bite and almost no greese!! Try a sample toda

From the owner: We pride ourselves on great customer service and an amazing, high-quality snack. We have helped…read morethousands of people raise millions of dollars.

Let me show you what it looks like inside:…read more Stop at the Florida citrus center https://youtu.be/-zw3gBfWmSg

Brooklyn was amazing!!!!!!!!!! and knowledgeable about the…read morefruits............... The baby gator is so so cute!!

The store has been taken over by new ownership. The owner was so pleasant and friendly. I love…read morecheddar and caramel popcorn and there isn't anywhere within 50 miles in any direction of Ocala to get a mix and variety of popcorn. I went by her shop her cheddar machine was out. I really wanted my popcorn. To my delight after she got everything straightened out she delivered it to my home because of the inconvenience. A wonderful person with a great personality to go above and beyond to make her customers happy. Im sure she will instill that to ALL of her customers. If you like popcorn your way or any way that's the place to go. I highly recommend it.

Oh my, oh my! I love popcorn and when I first walked in I felt like I did as a kid walking into a…read morecandy store. The staff is super nice & patient. I asked to try a lot of their flavors and there wasn't a dud in the bunch. Of course I favored certain flavors. Will definitely take out of town guests here because it's fun & delicious. Whoever is developing the flavors has a great palate, as the flavors were all on point. So go! Or go back soon! :) Sorry no pictures - forgot as so preoccupied with flavor options. Store is very cute

I am new to the area and wanted blue crabs. I was skeptical but thought I'd give it a try. The…read morecrabs were great and well seasoned. Great customer service!

Simply put , this is the best crab place around. Thank you…read morefor the wonderful food, we travel up here often and this is our go to location

I stopped by this little cute shop at the mall yesterday, and was pleasantly surprised by the…read moreadorable decor and the selection of candies. They even had Dubai chocolate which I have heard so much about but never tried, so I just had to get one after the visit. It was a pleasant experience and the owner were also friendly and took their time to explain to me whats some of the items were. Will definitely be back when I need to get my sweet tooth fix.

From the owner: She loves candy. The only thing she loves more? Discovering new candy to share with her friends…read more From the chocolatey and chewy to the gummy and sugary, Shelby brings the sweetest treats to her shop for you to enjoy.