Beware - Bait and switch Owner welcomes us into the store with the instructions "fill up your basket for $3.99 a 1/2 pound" Not bad, we grab a couple of packages and throw them in the scale. She proceeds to start ringing them up individually at $1.75 a pop. As we try to question the transaction she ignores us and hustles us through the checkout pretending to not hear. True cost $20 per pound. read more

A nice little stop as you're strolling along the waterfront streets of Sausalito. The little lady owner that helped us during our visit here was just as sweet as the store. She gave the kids a generous sample of the fresh caramel popcorn she made that day. Tons of saltwater taffy flavors in the yooze, but also some different ones like Chili Mango. And I really liked that they carry the flavored Tootsie Rolls so I was able to get as many green lime tootsies I wanted - score! And speaking of green, they only take cash so have some handy because there will be something in here you'd want for sure! read more

Fun candy shop with so many taffy options! Mmm and boy is it delicious!! We might've overloaded on candy because of this store! Definitely don't step into this store when you're hungry because you'll want to buy it all. I loved this little candy store and the store guy was super sweet and helpful too. read more

A regular stop in Sausalito. They have these sesame crunch things that are basically hard honey candies with sesame seeds jammed in - totally addicting. I get loads of them and eat them till I feel ill. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aMICD3aMZpw Where else can you get candy named "squirrel nuts"? read more

Unreal. I don't even like taffy or sweets in general. But this place is amazing. If you're up in the Sausalito this is the perfect place to visit for a quick sugar high. Also, the owner who runs the place is amazing. He'll chat you up and essentially beg you to try as many free samples of taffy as you can stuff into your mouth. Seriously. I tried to stop him from giving away everything. It didn't work. He makes buying candy fun - which is what it should be. This place is any red-blooded American child's dream. It's as close you'll get to a real life Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory experience. read more

If you like candy, this is THE place to come in Sausalito. I try to avoid Munchies as much as possible, but sometimes it just calls to me to come in and buy something. I am a SUCKER for salt water taffy, and they have many different flavors. A couple here, a couple there, and all of a sudden I've got myself a lb of sweet treats. HOW DID THAT HAPPEN???? read more

Cute little store!! The owners were SO nice, and they gave my son a lollipop free of charge! I only bought fudge here, but their fudge was amaaaaaaazing. I love me some fudge! My friend also bought salt water taffy, and she was pretty thrilled with that as well. It was a really nice experience beginning to end, especially with the sweet older couple helping us! read more

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The next best thing to penny candy at the public pool. You've seen those tourists parading around Sausalito toting plastic "Thank You" bags. But that ain't no Chinese take-out. Those bags are weighed down with pounds upon pounds of mouth-watering Munchies candies. My advice to the casual candy connoisseur: choose your candies wisely my friends, because at $3.29 / .25lb. Munchies will cost you a pretty penny. If you're just going for taffy, it's a good deal. Each individual taffy doesn't weigh much so you can get a good bang for the buck. There are so many varieties ranging from your run-of-the-mill Caramel and Chocolate to more off-kilter flavors like Tropical Rum and Buttered Popcorn. Maple is my personal favorite but all kinds are equally delicious. Subtle hints of flavor accent these sticky little clouds of sugary deliciousness and they won't weigh down your bag. Also, the individually wrapped packets of swedish fish and sour patch kids (a must!) are good bets too. As are pixie sticks (which weigh absolutely nothing) and malt balls if you're craving the chocolate (light but pack a punch). If you really want to maximize your quantity and minimize the cash you shell out, stay away from are those wax bottles that hold the colored sugar water. You know the ones I mean. You bite off the wax bottle top and guzzle down the 1 oz. of unfrozen freeze pop liquid that is inside. Yeah- not a good deal. Why pay for that heavy wax as part of your .25lb. when you're not going to eat it anyway? It's cute that they have them because it takes you back to your childhood and stuff but don't be a sucker! Take it from the sugar fairy! Let us end with a bit of song: Who can take a sunrise, Sprinkle it with dew? Cover it in chocolate and a miracle or two... The Munchies man, the Munchies man can, The Munchies man can 'cause he mixes it with love and makes the world taste good... read more

I really didn't see the point of coming to this candy store when there was a perfectly good candy store at the Wharf where I was at. One of my friends said that there was a better candy store in Sausalito. I figured all candy stores are the same right? Wrong. We drove from San Francisco at 6pm to come to Munchies. I'm glad we came. This store had charm! I love stores like that. Small boutiques of love. The owner was a bit quiet and shy to talk to us, but I get that a lot since I'm covered in tattoos. I didn't want to scare the lady so I didn't approach her. Although I did ask her if she was on Yelp and she had no clue what Yelp was. Thought that was too cute! There were sooooooo much candy for such a little store! Huge barrels of salt water taffy. Each barrel had a different flavor! Watermelon, caramel, buttered popcorn, banana and the list goes on! Then there's all types of gummy bears, gummy worms, sour this, sweet that. It was so much that my brain exploded. I bought two of every loose candy. She also had the regular stuff like Kit-Kats, Hershey bars, Sour Patch Kids, Bon Bons, anything your heart desired she had it. For as much candy as I got I only paid 15 bucks. And trust me, I got a lot of candy. I will definitely make this my go to candy place when I head back to Sausalito. read more

This place has the best saltwater taffy. I LOVE saltwater taffy! A lot of taffy just tastes like rubbery sugar but not at Munchies. There is a huge HUGE extensive variety of flavors and they all taste unique. The taffy is not rubbery but instead melts in your mouth. The taffy is so good I would consider taking the Ferry here on a Saturday just to buy some. If I'm driving and buy taffy on my way out, I can eat a bag of it by the time I get to the bridge that puts me in the craziest (what should probably be illegal) sugar high. Last time this happened I was rocking out so hard to Asia by Toto that I almost forgot to stop at the toll booth. Seriously, this taffy makes me crazy. I can drop Washington's at Munchies like a ho droppin knickers (okay I took that line from a Lady Sovereign track). The taffy is pretty inexpensive and for $5 you can get a heaping bag full. The owner is really nice, and he'll let you sample any flavor you want. Bottom line, if you love taffy go to Munchies, you will not be disappointed. Call me too and I'll go with you! Taffalicious! read more

Cute candy store- very nice staff- wasn't that blown away by the selection, would have like to see more variety in type and even some local favorites/old school candy. They did have hunk bars though! Haha. read more

Sorry for the one star, but I was very disappointed after calling in to find out if they sell a certain candy. I understand that it was a warm, sunny Saturday and probably busy with tourists, however if you answer a phone, you should at least pretend to be friendly or care. I'm sure their candy is fabulous, however I rather give my money to friendly people that actually would like me as a customer. Their loss, I needed a big order for a wedding. read more

Candies galore!! I bought salt water taffy here two years back and I was glad to see that they are still here! There are various different of candies in this store, you will most likely find what you are looking for. The taffy's are $3.99 per lb! Not too bad, considering a saw a place that sold them for $10 per lb. I bought: Watermelon, green apple, pineapple, pomegranate, maple, caramel, orange, strawberry, sour taffy, and some other flavors. Great deal for a good quantity! I will be visiting often when I'm in town. read more

Yummy in the tummy. Munchies is perhaps the best candy shop in the world. How many candy shops can you walk around and just try one of everything with absolutely no pressure to buy? Well, for me just walking about trying one of everything pressures me to buy... but that's ok. Every time I end up in Sausalito I think to myself, "Gosh I love this place, why don't I come here more." And I have no idea why I don't come to Sausalito more. Anyway, I need to come to Sausalito more and visit Munchies, one of the most fantastic places on earth. My only complaint... no candy cigarettes. read more

I'm not a big sweets person as a matter of fact it will be rare to catch me eating candies and what not. This place is not for me, but then they also did catch my eye with a couple things. For one, chocolate covered gummi bears. These peanut butter chocolate things I cant seem to remember. Anyhow, its a candy store. Might be fun to bring the kids here but be sure to make them brush their teeth. Dont want no cavities! read more

I think I got ripped off. Went in there yesterday with some friends and I was paying more attention to my conversation then watching the lady at the counter. I bought a rocky road bar a couple of Caramell's one piece of fudge and maybe five or six various pieces of taffy. I watched the clerk throw items on the scale, input the prices on the register, then throw more items on the scale without removing the first items she weighed. Five dollars for rocky road bar. Eight dollars for the same rocky road bar and a couple pieces of taffy. $12 for the same Rockyroad the same taffy and now A roll of smarties. $27. I get it it's touristy and it's cute candy store but don't rip people off. When they're not paying attention. read more

Munchies Candy - This photo is missing the $4.50 piece of fudge and the large smarties candy that was eaten. Does this look like $27 of candy to you? - Candy Stores Near Me - Sausalito, California

Lovely candy shop with great varieties of Salt Water Taffy. You will also find a good assortment of chocolates, home made fudge & sour candies.The owners are friendly and welcoming. They have been in candy business for the past 30 years! I would defiantly recommend to visit this candy shop when you're in Sausalito! read more

Such a delightful place to come and indulge in one or two pieces of saltwater taffy, or in my case a handful or two ;) To bring you up to speed, you can sample the candy! There many flavors to choose from and the joy I get from getting to taste test my purchases before actually purchasing them is wonderful. I love that this place carries nostalgic candy as well - it gives me a brief, yet blissful, glimpse to my childhood summers of the numerous ice cream truck extravagances my neighborhood friends and I would have. Ah yes, the good old 80's; a time of LA Gear, My Little Ponies and 4-wheeled scooters. What a time it was! *fast forward back to the present** It is a small place, so the variety is not as large as say the tourist-trap candy stores along the embarcadero in the city. However, it is a warm and friendly environment and the older gentleman (not sure if he is the owner) is always so very pleasant. And you cannot beat the amazing scenery you get to enjoy upon your exit. Absolutely breathtaking! read more

My bf and I stopped in here after biking the bridge. It's right on the main street and we just left our (rented) bikes outside. Sorry Blazing Saddles, it's cool though, they didn't get stolen. This place I guess is known for having good taffy. They did have an array of flavors. Lots of hard candy, some chocolate. Everything I got was something I could have gotten at 7-11 but that's my own fault. The old lady working kept her eye on us the whole time even after encouraging us to try things. What did she think we were going to do, stuff as much as we could into our helmets? When it was time to pay we put our bags on the scale and the phone rang. I still laugh when I remember this...the woman answers the phone, the person on the other end asked if they sold fudge (yeah, it was THAT loud) and the woman working yells "WHO IS THIS?!!?" like the caller had said she was going to blow up the place. I asked if they sold water and she sighed as she reached into a small refridgerator in the closet behind the counter. My boyfriend asked if they sold anything besides water and she seemed even more annoyed to inform him yes, in fact they sold shasta! Nothing special about this place but it did provide some laughs. read more

My boyfriend took me to Sausalito this past weekend =) We saw this cute little candy store located right across the bay...and decided to take a look. I'm not big on salt water taffy, but DAMN! They were amazingly delicious! Caramel apple Watermelon Banana Mango Green apple Chocolate chip - it was my fave :) Vanilla There were lots more flavors to choose from. Try them all! $3.79 for half a pound (cash only). We also bought peanut brittle and sour warheads =) We spent about $6.00 in total. Not bad. The candy lasted us all day. read more

We stopped in with the family on a trip in November en route to Muir Woods from SF. We were amazed at the owners kindness and warmth. Kids loved it! While next door getting fantastic picnic supplies, a meter maid started writing a ticket for our rental car. The candy store owner ran out and put quarters in the meter for us. Amazing read more

Eek! $4.50 for HALF A POUND of candy??! I repeat, $4.50 for half a pound! That's $9/lb of candy. Cue fainting people. Don't be fooled, if you look closely at Lauren L's or Elaine Y's pictures, you'll see that the sign specifically states that. It's shot up since 2010 when it was $3.79 for half a pound. I felt cheated because I later walked into the Italian deli nearby and they had the same salt water taffy that cost $4.50 for a full pound of candy. Ugh, I hate it when I fall for old-timey shop gimmicks. This is the epitome of tourist trap as you'll find these candy shops at every big tourist city. I hate to break it to the starry-eyed candy connoisseurs, but you've been ripped off. P.S. you can find the candy sold here in the mall or any other store. My condolences to the future parents who shell out what could buy a full meal somewhere else for a little bag of sugar for their children. I took a detour because I noticed they sell strawberry bonbons, which are my one true weakness. I also decided to buy some assorted taffy to give to my friends, which I didn't question until I saw the $9 cost for a sad, little bag. Sure, the shop is unique, but it's not the only themed candy store in America nor is it the only store that sells taffy. Also, people do know that they're not making this stuff fresh, right? It's a brand called Taffy Town based in Salt Lake City. Here, to prove my point, Candy Warehouse sells their taffy for $3.90 per pound or $1.95 per half pound: http://www.candywarehouse.com/brands/taffy-town-candy/ I'd totally pay more if they were making the stuff, but when they're buying it in ridiculous bulk and completely overcharging for it, I feel ripped off. I would also avoid the big name candy like Hershey's because they are incredibly marked up compared to a normal store price. My interaction with the owners was awkward and nonexistent at best. They were nice in greeting me and my boyfriend, but otherwise ignored us in a completely empty store. We browsed while the lady eyed us here and there. When my strawberry bonbons came to $2.98, I said I would like to get another piece to round out to $3.00 and she gave me my two cents and told me, "No, no. You go now. It does not matter." Perhaps there was a miscommunication, but she sounded a bit hostile and wanted me to leave. I guess if you have money to burn, you can get your candy crave here. It only gets an extra star because of the vintage feel you get from it and because the shop is clean and organized. read more

Ridiculously varied taffy options encourage customers to stay a while and browse the bins, the brusque service at the registers encourages customers to get the heck out as soon as a purchase is made. Taffy was still delicious, especially the passion fruit. read more

Munchies were exactly what I had. Not a very large selection of candy, but they had chocolate covered gummy bears which satisfied my needs. The lady working was very kind and told us we could have samples, which most places don't allow! We ended up getting about $10 worth of candy but they were probably worth it. Didn't have candy corn flavored taffy though :/ read more

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The first thing my boyfriend and I see as we're getting off the boat ride from hell feeling so seasick and disgusting is this glorious place. I swear the sign outside illuminated calling us in. Once inside I felt like I was, as cliche as it is, a kid in a candy store. The huge baskets of candy erased the dreary boat ride from our minds and made our day a little brighter so thank you munchies of sausalito. read more

There is no way you can't love this place. The old guy who works here is a sweetheart and you feel like you are in a bygone era. How they afford the rent here boggles my mind, but I'm sure glad that places like this still exist. Come on in and buy some candy folks, you'll do it even if you don't want any! Its like a sympathy buy. read more

Janice writes: Ok, beware. Once your eye catches the "salt water taffy" sign on the window, you know they've got you. My friend and i decided it would be fun to waste some time in a candy store after lunch, and I was surprised that I never noticed this store before. I said "sure", (what harm could a little candy store do?) haha i was so wrong! We were in there for hours! and it's tiny too. But there were lots and lots of INTERESTING childhood memory selections, and lots of taffy of course. "Ooooh look at this Erin!" , "Ouuu I LOVE these!", "I remember these!!!". What started as one shared bag, turned immediately to one for our own, and then we decided to get a bag for someone else too. In the middle of our discoveries, the lady yelled out, "3.49/HALF pound, samples all free!!" HALLELUYAH! We tried to sample what we could. but it was too much candy, and i had a feeling we would spend more than we had would have wanted too. But an update a week later would tell you that I should have gotten more mango taffys!!!! darn darn darn...next time don't be so stingy janice! Well as everything, it's kinda pricey i think: 3 bags for 40 dollars. :T I just hope I don't have cavities and next time, i'll bring Derek to pay. hahaha! read more

In love!! I have the munchies big time! ;) I happened upon this spot on my way back to the city when I took a slight detour and ended up in cute little downtown Sausalito. There are many adorable mom n pop shops there, but Munchies stood out right away. Let me just say, I am a candy connoisseur-not joking here this is a way of life so I don't fool around! So I like my candy to be good quality and unique, or comfortingly classic and delicious. This place has plenty of both. Tons of different salt water taffy flavors sold by the pound, I picked up some maple bacon ones which were absolutely Devine. All kinds of classic candies and some I've never seen before and had to try. The fudge by the counter looked amazing too and was fairly priced like everything else, but I was already standing there with a full basket. The lady at the counter was extremely sweet to me and very helpful, I would be pleased to come back. Everything happens for a reason and I'm glad I took a wrong turn and ended up here. It was the cherry on top of a great day and I'd highly recommend it to anyone with a sweet tooth. :) read more

Munchies is a must for any trip to the area! You simply cannot resist the lure of the taffy, no matter how hard you try, so don't even fight it. There were more flavors than your mind can any comprehend. And there's even free samples! If on the off chance, you don't like taffy, there's a wide selection of other candy as well. read more

I am addicted. I bought a bagful of candy telling myseld that I'd finish them in a year. Well, I eat candy when I wake up, at lunch, while watching TV and even at 4 am when I can't sleep. The place is a candy mecca. You can even try, for free of course, any flavor you want. As in like a candy buffet. While I didn't take advantage of that generosity I tried quite a few; watermelon, lime and cola were my favourites. Buying candies has a little of style. They give you a wooden pail, which I filled up. They weight the candies and then you fork money. They also have "normal" candies and chocolates that are sold by weight. Now that I am back in Toronto, I don't know how to restock my candy bag. Help. I'm in candy crisis! read more

I just dropped by this place today and I'm eating my salt water taffy as i type this. The owner is super sweet, he lets you know about the free samples asap. He sells half a pound of anything for about $3.50. I recommend sticking to the salt water taffy cause its as good as the previous posts claim. read more

This place deserves 100 stars. I too have been coming here since I was a kid and I know the candy guy! His name is Ray (his wicked cool daughter and I refer to him as Sugar Ray) and he is the sweetest guy ever, no pun intended. No-limit free samples, great selection of salt water taffy as well as chocolates, gummies, gums, and novelty candies like Pez, candy necklaces, and other hard-to-find items. I can't count the times I came by Munchies just to get some candy to munch on while looking out over the bay on a nice day (or getting candy after a serious shopping endeavor at Georgiou). read more

I simply do not understand? There are no fresh candies in this store. Even the wrapped orange slices disappoint my expectation of sweet, soft, gooey, vaguely-citrus sugar gel by landing hardened and recalcitrant in the crevices of my teeth. No truffles, no raspberrys, no jars of colored jaw-breakers, no pastel rainbows of classic, soft licorice, no salted chews . . it was like bins and bins of hard-wrapped stuff shaken out of your mother's purse. The advertisement of $3 something a pound also misleads; everything truly tasty (and there isn't much that qualifies in my taste - Jordan Almonds and . . ) costs more and is priced individually. read more

Hmmm, I've lived in San Francisco for about nine months now and I think I've visited Munchies about ten times. I'm seeing a (dangerous) pattern here. A pattern, nonetheless, that keeps me and whoever else I drag long with me coming back for more. You walk in and are greeted with a thunderous "Try anything you like... everyone can be a kid in a candy store." And this, essentially, sums up the experience that is Munchies. Gorge yourself in approximately 25 different flavors of salt water taffy, relive your childhood memories with shiny brightly colored wrappers sporting names you'd all but forgotten, and quickly watch your belly expand to the point of uncomfortableness. All with a smile on your face. Each time I go I inevitable end up buying something, if nothing else to feel like I am not totally stealing the stuff, and each time I think how I can't wait to come back for more. read more

Good thing for my teeth this place isn't in our hometown. Candies we had not eaten in YEARS-all old favorites: Zotz.(!!!) chico stix Flicks pop rocks chocolate gummy bears & stuff like LOOK bars, MaryJanes, circus peanuts. Lots of hard to find treats reasonably priced and of course a million flavors of salt water taffy. Very tasty. They had flavors like chocolate, caramel, peppermint, huckleberry, cherry, etc. Both the man and the woman here today were SUPER friendly, really enjoyed talking about the candy selection Sugar really perked us up after the bike ride over from SF in freezing weather read more

Two words - FREE SAMPLES!! I little expensive but worth it. read more

Great place for trying different varieties of saltwater taffy as well as the classic mainstream candy. I love the way the saltwater taffy is displayed in open top barrels that is easy to grab and fill your bags of favorite flavors to buy. read more

A silly rush of nostalgia prior to the rush of sugar. How could anyone not find this place cute and just perfect. There aren't many candy stores anymore, nor are there Salt Water Taffy spots... but to get it all in huge barrels? That's sorta fun. Enjoy yourself. Have a treat. read more

I stopped in for some salt water taffy and was really impressed by the selection! Tons of flavors I had never had before like caramel cheesecake and huckleberry. And of course my favorite old standbys watermelon and banana. The taffy was perfectly chewy and the flavors were strong. The gentleman that rung me up was very friendly and chatty. There is a ton of candy is this store but I didn't look around because I had taffy on my mind. Check out the shop when you are strolling around Sausalito :) read more

chick-o-sticks, tootsie rolls, fire balls, gummy worms, war heads and taffys of all sorts plus all the other candies you thought were obsolete have been saved since we grew up in the 80's and brought to this tiny lil shop to tempt all the ferry riding tourists. i had a ball filling up my basket until i got to the register and spent waaaay too much on cheap candy. things like that always weigh more than you expect. go easy if you go at all. i might just prefer a 7-11. read more