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    Munchie's

    4.4 (64 reviews)
    InexpensiveCandy Stores
    Closed 11:00 am - 6:30 pm

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    Cin V.

    This place has the most variety of salt water taffy. You can grab a bucket by the front door and grab whatever candy you'd like to pay by the pound. The majority of the candy is salt water taffy, but there are other types of candy as well. The cashier usually leaves you alone and let you wander, which I appreciated. Once you're ready to pay, he's helpful. Some of the jelly slices appears old or melted together, so it was a bit less appealing. Otherwise, this was not our first time here and won't be our last.

    Marie Y.

    Was just here a few days ago, so many selections to choose from. Ambiance is inviting and the person at the counter , m assuming hes the owner was very accomodating. I brought my cousin in old Sacramento and this is the first store we went into because its just across from where we parked. Overall good experience!

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    Michael W.

    I come to Munchies Salt Water Taffy in Old Sacramento many times. Sometimes, I buy a few of my favorite candies. Sometimes, I want to check them out and hope to see some unexpected new candies. I have been in this store many times. I still feel impressed by the amount of candy in the store. The candies are all over this vast store. But they have enough room between all the candy. Shopping here is very comfortable because all the candy is nicely displayed in this extensive and well-lit showroom. The workers in Munchies are all super friendly. They have a few workers helping customers on a weekend day times. But often just the cashier there in the late evening!

    Gross, tasted like simple green.
    Terri M.

    I understand some people steal but watching peoples every single movement is unnecessary. My daughter got some big league chew gum because we can never find that anywhere. I got Peach fruit slices. I thought they were orange. But when I tried it I spit it out... it tasted like simple green.

    Afshin A.

    Thank you Atlantic City! Did you know that we have Atlantic City, New Jersey to thank for salt water taffy? How it was created is not very clear, some say it was a mistake and some say it was because of laziness, but it is generally agreed that it was created in the 1880s! Regardless, if you are in Old Sacramento area and have sweet tooth, you may want to stop by Munchie's, grab a little basket, walk through the rows of barrels containing different flavors of this wonderful creation and pick a few unheard of flavors to try! I am not a candy lover, but these taffies are very flavorful and not too sweet. Look, you won't even have to go to the boardwalks in Atlantic City to see what a real salt water taffy tastes like!

    Salt water taffy!!!
    Jennifer N.

    There are sooo many options for salt water taffy here; I love the variety! The taffy is $4.75 per half pound. With all the variety I just grabbed a few pieces of so many flavors lol. Yum! The cashier is friendly and helpful. My only complaint is that parking can be hard to find, but that was expected in that area.

    Emmalouise B.

    ''Feel free to sample what you like when you're inside''. Probably the most exciting and dangerous sentence you could hear as you're walking into a candy store! It's hard not to be completely reverted back to child status and going crazy but be careful! I had 5 or 6 ''samples'' and ended up feeling a little sick with a sugar buzz for some time after. Munchie's has the largest variety of salt water taffy I have seen and in so many different flavors - Bubblegum, Watermelon, Green & Red Apple, Cherry, Strawberry Cheesecake, Ginger Bear, Butter Popcorn, Pineapple, Banana Cream Pie, Birthday Cake, Jamaican Rum (one of my favorites!)... The list goes on. The store is filled with brightly colored bins with not just Taffy but also other goodies like Rock Candy, Tootsie Rolls, Fruit Jellies, Candy Corn ect and it's all done by weight. Simply grab a bucket at the door and fill to your hearts content. Most candies priced at $7.58 per lb. It's also not too busy either with plenty of space to walk around and browse freely. Definitely a must stop of you're visiting Old Sac and if the place looks familiar it's probably because it was shown on the TV show ''Ghost adventures''.

    Make the taffy go away before my clothes start to get too tight!
    Jenni M.

    Indeed I love saltwater taffy. It's scary though because I could feel thunder thighs and love handles developing throughout my body as I explored the barrels of various flavors. THEN my husband, some of our family, and myself discovered even more nostalgic candy towards the back of the store. My mother-in-law demanded some of those Boston Baked Beans and I think Sugar Daddies. My husband grabbed Jolly Ranchers and others. My favorite taffy flavors--many of which I didn't try for fear of turning into an Oompa Loompa--were Raspberry Lemonade, Neapolitan, and Strawberry-Banana. Chunk any of your favorites into a little barrel. Hand it to the cashier. They weigh it. It turns out to be more than you expect, but what the hell? Anything you don't eat between September and Halloween can be given to Trick or Treaters, right? The next time I stroll up and down Old Sac I am definitely trying Guapa and Mango... probably a few others since the chick that works there kept announcing to people as they walked by to "feel free to sample what you like inside." Review #33

    candy I like here
    Margot R.

    Overall, the selection and price were pretty good, 9.99 a pound. There were a few things here that I liked that other candy stores nearby didn't have. I may return for these particular items.

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    Chandler J.

    I would say for a taffy store this is the place to go! Sooo many options and it's salt water taffy! A key factor in taffy if you are wanting good taffy! There are also other fun candy options but definitely the main reason to come is for the salt water taffy! The employees were super nice and mellow! As far as the taste it was delicious taffy! Nothing compares to the feeling you get when you find good taffy! It's like gold. A needle in a hay stack! And munchies is the needle in a hay stack for taffy! Yum yum yum! And for the look of the store it gives off the perfect old fashioned vibe! With the candy in wooden barrels! You have wood baskets where you put your candy in and it's priced by the pound! So you can get how ever much you want if you're looking for one piece or if you're wanting a hundred!

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    Good food , gave us discount fresh fries, free drink prices were cheap for a late night dinner open 24/7

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    Munchie's has great taffy and a wonderful and wide selection to choose from. The staff at Munchie's is very helpful and courteous.

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    Ask the Community - Munchie's

    Is there a good variety of sugar-free taffy flavors (preferably 10+) offered? I have been shopping around for a taffy-loving diabetic in the family. Thanks!

    We carry 20 piece assorted bags that contain up to 7 different flavors. Chocolate, black licorice, green apple, strawberry, blue raspberry, banana, and orange.

    Is there anyway to order and have it shipped?

    Yes. Please call us during business hours as shipping costs vary per order

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    Review Highlights - Munchie's

    Me and my daughter went to three different candy stores in Old Sac and Munchies was by far the best!

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