Coons Candy - First Visit…read more Let's go ahead and name what some of us have probably thought: pulling up to a place called Coons Candy comes with hesitation -- especially as a Black customer. It's an unspoken (and sometimes spoken) moment of pause, wondering what kind of experience you're walking into. But curiosity -- and a soft spot for old-school sweets -- led us to check it out. To my surprise, the staff couldn't have been more welcoming. As soon as we walked in, we were greeted with friendly smiles and offered samples of fudge, toffee, and a few other homemade treats. That immediately softened the moment and brought on a bit of nostalgia -- felt like walking into one of those general stores my MawMaw would take me to, or a Cracker Barrel stop on a road trip. The store itself is exactly what you'd expect from a small-town candy shop: shelves packed with retro candies, novelty drinks, locally made honey and syrups, quirky gifts, and yes -- edible bugs. It's cozy and cluttered in a fun, old-school way. We left with: * Boba Vida popping pearls (dark cherry) * Sugar Daddy, Victory sticks, Stallion candy smokes, raspberry & green apple sticks * Locally made honey * A mix of glass-bottle sodas: * Sioux City Ginger Beer + Prickly Pear * Reading Draft Honey Cream * Drive-In Cherry Limeade * Nehi Peach * Ginger Strawberry tea * Hot & Spicy Ginger Beer This is definitely a place for folks who love that nostalgic candy-store vibe and don't mind digging through shelves of old favorites and funky surprises. ‍ Final take: It was a mixed bag. The selection was fun and the staff made us feel welcome. But the name? It sticks -- and not in a sweet way. That hesitation doesn't go away entirely, and I'd understand if someone else passed on the visit for that reason alone. I'm glad I saw it for myself. Would I go back? Maybe. Would I recommend it? Depends who's asking.

We stopped by today & had to buy some of the delicious fudge! Utterly charming store. I will never…read moredrive past again. Wonderful chocolates, hard candies & so much cuteness! Plus, really sweet people. I'm so glad we stopped! If you have a problem with name, please get some professional help. You're ridiculous. It's their last name.

Cute shop with a ton of chocolate options! I saw a sample tray with chocolates behind the counter…read morebut unfortunately my mother and I were not offered any samples when we went. That said though, we each ordered a few different chocolates from the case and I got a little chocolate train to take home. The chocolate is smooth and creamy and definitely has great flavor! I can see why it comes so highly recommended.

We were cruising around with nothing planned and ended up in West Liberty Ohio. I've been to…read moreMarie's candy several times in the past and this candy store is a necessary stop! Things are set up always prepared for whatever holiday might be coming up. Mother's Day isn't far away and boxes of chocolate were beautifully prepared. It's pricey but worth treating yourself to once in a while. Staff is always bro and pleasant. Won't be sorry if indulging!!

This place is phenomenal. Their caramels are the very best I have had, no exaggeration. I think…read morethey must use a local creme or butter or have a source for some really top quality stuff because that's the overriding flavor I get when I bite into one of those perfect little morsels. If you're lucky enough to visit on a day they are making a batch, be prepared to hock your jewelry at a nearby antique store for a batch, it's like a sweet siren's call! I wish they would post the schedule for candy making on their website, that would be amazing. They have dozens and dozens of other varieties, all great from my experience tho I am nowhere near having tried them all. I just have never had anything from here I didn't enjoy. I'm not even so much a candy lover since I prefer pastries as my sweet-tooth-fixer, but Abbott's, I am addicted. Oh yeah, be sure to peek in the little windows inside the shop that look into the candy wrapping area, it's a scene straight out of that famous "I Love Lucy" episode, minus the mania! Call first, I think they are closed on weekends but there is a small antique shop on the corner that carries some of the favorites if you find yourself needing a sugar fix on those days.

The best caramels I'll ever have. Staff was very personable and kitchen was spotless. Store is…read moresuper cute. A must see if you're in town!!!!

It was my first visit to Dietsch Brothers, and it truly felt like the perfect hometown ice cream…read moreand candy shop. The staff were incredibly friendly, helpful with recommendations, and able to serve our group of seven quickly without making us feel rushed. The ice cream flight was definitely the way to go, especially since they had a temporary $5 Friday special, which made it even more worth it. It was the perfect way to try a variety of flavors. I also loved how they highlight their top 10 flavors with stars on the menu board, which made choosing a little easier. My favorite was the chocolate raspberry ice cream. The chocolate tasted homemade and paired perfectly with the raspberry, it was easily the standout for me.

We stop here everytime we head up I-75 to Michigan and get Moose Tracks ice cream. It's awesome!…read more Very clean place with loads of dessert options and ice cream flavors.

Seriously stop here. The owner is so nice. The store is fun with a ton of candy. You walk in to…read morethe delicious smell of chocolate. The milk chocolate salted carmel is to die for. Yum!

This is a great local store in Farmland! The owners are extremely nice and friendly! There are lots…read moreof different items in this store, including antiques, gifts, and toooons of candy! They even have candy that is hard to find! You should check it out if you are ever in town!

When I came by, they were closing down for the season, and lots of the candy was half price, so I…read moreloaded up. That said, the regular prices weren't bad. Like, they were better than what you'd pay at an airport shop, which is amazing because they're on a friggin' island. Airports need to stop ripping people off. Anyway. The selection here is great. Not just a bunch of fudge and ice cream. They've got the hard stuff, like nerds and air heads and life savers. Stuff that GETS YOU THAT SUGAR. You know what I'm talking about.

Always looking for ice cream shops. They carry Tofts ice cream. They stay pretty busy but the…read moreservice was very quick. There is some seating outside and very little shade unless you walk across to the park.

A delightful local shop! I love their truffles - very tasty! Their shop has so much stuff - retro…read morecandy, pop culture lunch box tins, buckeyes, chocolate covered items of all sorts. Imported candy (from Japan, etc), which is also fun Plenty of lot parking + street parking.

You deserve a treat, right? Maybe something delicious from your childhood like an Iceberg chunk of…read morechocolate, an O'Henry bar, or a big box of Milk Duds? Or maybe hand-crafted chocolates? Chocolate-dipped strawberries? An ice cream cone? You'll find them all at the corner of East Wayne and Conant in a wonderful old Maumee building. Enjoy!!

This place is great, all the candy I grew up with as well as others. We sometimes need special…read moretypes of candy for various baking projects, we always find something there we can use. The building is very unique and a great showpiece for the neighborhood.

Amazing variety of candy and goods! Super friendly staff and the place is decorated super cute!…read moreThey even have the new hottest trend of dried freeze candies!

I grew up on Domes. Fresh roasted peanuts in The Shell were my favorite! I'm glad to see they're…read morestill there!

I was just sitting here eating a bag of whole cashews I bought at Walmart and think, these are…read morepretty good. But nothing like the ones I got at Domes Nut Shop in the sixties. Googled you and was amazed to see you are still in business. Now I want some of your hot,fresh,roasted cashews.