An apple a day keeps the dentist at bay.... I just wonder how many you'd need to eat after a trip…read morein here.... Desperately in need of a sugar injection, with barely enough energy to schlep (yes I did just say schelp) myself around town, my eye got drawn to a giant multi-coloured cross erected on a hot pink wall, with a pink haired, green trouser-ed, blue bowtied looking scientist staring out the window. Oh yes, just the kinda pharmacy I was looking for. It's all in here folks. Fizzing candy, Reese's everything, chocolate covered pretzels, Hersheys kisses and hugs, Pop tarts, and anything else that is guaranteed to make your teeth hurt. As well as the pre-packaged stuff, they also have about 148 boxes of various sweets that you can mix n match, stick in a bottle, and chose your very own special label for. The price range from €3 for 100ml to €9 for 500ml. (Choose the size at your peril...!) As if this wasn't enough to ensure a trip to Dr Molar, you may also gorge further on milkshakes, ice cream floats and sundaes. And round it off with a nice cold carbonated drink, sure ye may as well. Candy Lab - a fizzy candy-coated extravaganza of sugar. Do. It.

My friends and I recently went here at the suggestion of a coworker who said they sold the American…read morestyled pretzels covered in chocolate. When we got here, the friend who wanted the pretzels was out-shined in her giddiness by the rapturous exuberance of our other friend and me. When we saw all the American goods (Reese's, Hersheys, pancake mix, cake mix, peanut butter) we basically had a fit and went wild buying everything (okay, only I did). Overall, I'd recommend any American stop by this place for some staple American ingredients and a bit of nostalgia. They basically have any candy you remember from childhood plus the comfort foods mom always made. The staff person behind the counter was very chatty and friendly, asking me where I was from, but I may have been the rude one since I just wanted my stuff and didn't want to talk. The one downside, which is expected, is the price. I spent about 30 euros on 4 boxes of mac n' cheese and a couple bags of chocolate, but since it's imported it makes sense.

My mom used to own a soda shop called Aunt Nell's-named after her aunt who passed years ago. So…read morewhen I saw Aunty Nellies, I had to stop and grab a little something for my mom. It's a cute candy store with some local candy as well as more widely available stuff. I ended up leaving with just a simple chocolate bar, but I would love to visit again and stock up on more goodies. Maybe next time.

I visited their Dublin and Galway locations. Cute stores and friendly staff. The highlight for me…read moreis the Wonka Bar! As I'm unable to find these in the States, this is a real treat! In case you visit the Galway location, note that the prices are cheaper there.

This coffee shop has got wonderful character, it can thank it's location for that. It is perched…read morewith a great view of Parnell square. Its large windows make people watching a must. Old wooden chairs and tables are spread with good space between, nothing worse then sitting on a strangers lap. The owners have held on to its original fixtures which again makes it distinct. The staff are friendly and efficient. The café is kept very clean. I have had better coffee though. They do lunches and pastries and the prices are average for Dublin city. It also is a busy stop for people going to watch GAA games in Croke Park.

There's probably a hundred places like The Candy Shop in Dublin, but they still deserve a little…read morerecognition. You'll get some good coffee, a well-stocked deli and a relaxing atmosphere in here. What more could you want?* *The answer is free wi-fi, but very few cafes in Dublin get that question right.

Plus: Sweet Factory is a cute little contraption that looks like it could get up and joyfully walk…read morethrough the streets with bouncy robotic steps sending happy spurts of sweets in all directions, to the delight of humans everywhere. Con: It doesn't actually do that. Plus: The candy selection is good, though the gummy and fruity candy is better and fresher-tasting than the chocolate. Con: It's kinda expensive.

Oh amazing Sweet Factory, how I love you!!! Remember the…read morecarefree days of yore, when you used to shop here without a care in the world? Filling up your bag with gummy dolphins, sour dummies, jellybeans and the sneaky fudge slice if you could sneak it in...oh the joy. Only downside....why do all the good ones have to weigh so much?!!

Thomas is as sincere a man I've ever met and extremely welcoming! My daugher was married at eh…read morecliffs of Moher and as part of the trip we took the ferry boat to the island an WOW!! I bough 4 falvors, all were outstanding!

DANGER. If you don't want to become addicted, STAY AWAY! This is Very. Good. Fudge…read more Very. Good. There are 20 different types. If you try one, it is your duty to return and try them all. Do not stop until you have tried them all. I think the mint might be my fave, but chat with the man himself, and he'll tell ya allll about it. (He really is from Aran!)

True story - I am addicted to Laduree macarons after trips to Paris. So when we visited Ireland two…read moremonths ago I built in a day trip to Dublin for the sole purpose of scoring some delicious macs. (sad, isn't it?) The macarons themselves are delicious - delicate, crisp and beautiful to look at. And the flavors are to die for. They better be for the prices! Unlike others, I had good service at this Laduree. It was crowded but they took care of my order quickly and pleasantly.

The macarons get 5 stars but the customer service at this particular branch at the time of my visit…read morecould really be improved so I'm giving this place an average of 3 stars. First thing first, the macarons were lovely. But of course they were lovely, they're Laduree macarons! Now on to the service. I arrived there first with a girlfriend and we were deciding what to get. Although the lady behind the counter wasn't attending to other customers, she didn't ask us first what we would like. We saw a sign that said a purchase of a large drink comes with a free macaron. So we got the lady's attention and my friend proceeded to order first and she wanted a large drink (with a free macaron). The lady told her that the drink machine is broken and they couldn't make any drinks at that time. I thought that was weird because I just saw another employee making a drink for another customer. Maybe the machine suddenly broke within the last 30 secs? My husband arrived later and we tried our luck this time by ordering a large drink. This time the lady told us a different thing. She said that they ran out. So which story is correct? Was the machine broken or did they ran out of coffee? Note: there were still coffee beans sitting on the espresso machine. I understand that the lady behind the counter wasn't a native English speaker so maybe she couldn't really articulate the fact that drinks were not available for purchase anymore for the day (maybe they ran out of milk or whatever they needed to make drinks. I'll be nice and give them the benefit of the doubt). But this being Laduree and for this Laduree branch to be located inside Brown Thomas which is a luxury departmental store, we expected that the employees they hire would be more competent and able to communicate clearly with their customers. Interestingly, right after us came another customer who ended up complaining to the manager of Brown Thomas about the service of Laduree for that particular evening. According to him, the lady behind the counter didn't first ask how she could help him but instead after he got her attention first, she said "What do you want?" I did end up getting a macaron and a lunch tote from Laduree since there is no Laduree back in Chicago (sigh) but their employees should be better trained to reflect what Laduree is all about.

Here's yet another reason I love strolling through George's Arcade; discovering places like The…read moreSweet Life! The Sweet Life's plucky little stall takes the well being trend and spins it in sugar free candy floss, and rather expertly I might add, as this shop specialises in sugar free, gluten free and dairy free candy and chocolates that are all natural and quite tasty. When I stopped in the shop was kitted out for Christmas shoppers with gift baskets, gluten free puddings and heaped baskets of brightly coloured beans, jellies and lolly pops. Too loaded down from the day's shop to contemplate carrying home anything more, I skipped the all natural biscuit selections and dried fruit medleys, knowing I'd be back in the new year (after all, if it's sugar free my resolution stays intact!).

I love candy! I…read moreheart the sweet factory! Marshmallow twists, chocolate covered brazil nuts, gumballs, liquorice whips, jelly babies, smarties...yum! The stand in Jervis is located on the ground floor in the middle of the centre - opposite boots, argos, and arnotts project. When you see it it'll make sense! It's just pic n mix so you can take a little, or in my case, a lot of what you fancy. Be warned though...it goes by weight so can work out expensive!

There are two scenarios when one goes to Sweet Factory…read more Scenario 1: You approach the Sweet Factory outlet cautiously, carefully choosing small amounts of various treats, remembering that a little bit of what you fancy is okay, from time to time. Scenario 2: You vigorously shovel sugar laden delights into a plastic bag like a Texan gold prospector with a ferocious glee that makes you an immediate danger to those around you. Scenario 1 leaves you feeling unsatisfied and a bit empty, whereas Scenario 2 leaves you rolling around your kitchen floor with a belly ache and eighty grams of honeycomb lodged in your teeth. Either way, Sweet Factory are gonna rip you off with their clever pay by weight scam-rate, so I think you know which scenario you should pick. 2 obviously.

This isn't a sweet shop nor a newsagent. It's a not very nice deli / quick shop with limited…read moremagazines and no sweets. This is why people don't use YELP anymore

Remember when you were younger and you went to the shop for a quarter pound of apple drops? And you…read moregot them in a small brown paper bag, which would stick to the sweets after a day or two? Well, they still sell them here - and lots more sweets too. This is a really cute shop that makes you feel like you've gone back in time when you go in. Definitely worth a visit for the candy alone! Even thinking about the apple drops, the bons bons and the sherbet ones is making my mouth water!

This is a wonderful place for coffee, hot chocolate, chocolate and a little snack. I was here on a…read morenice day and needed just a little treat after a whole heck of a lot of walking. I was greeted with a a friendly hello, was able to get an ice mocha and to my surprise a free piece of chocolate with my drink! That is what set it over the top for me! I got the dark chocolate salted caramel which was a nice treat a little later in the day!

This is a small venue with very limited seating. The staff is quick and does feel a little rushed…read moreto get your order, so know what you want. I did think the best chocolate was the raspberry chocolate, great texture and not overalls sweet. The cold hot chocolate was very thick and not what I was expecting. Still good, but more dense. I preferred the hot chocolate with the whipped cream and toppings.