Old-timey yet space-themed candy shop at the MoA. Very fun to browse around at all the silly varieties and flavors of candy and pop, as well as metal signs, plushies, and apparel (like hats, T-shirts, and socks). The decor is quirky and it is well-lit inside.
The only problem? The price. Almost nothing is priced beneath $3. For some of the candies that are unique, this price seems slightly more reasonable. But for some of the offerings, it's bananas. And the imported stuff from Japan is even more. The sodas are the worst offender. $4 for a bottle! You can get that "down" to $3.67 by purchasing a six pack-- ludicrous!
The only affordable thing here is the large sized bag of taffy that you can choose to fill with whatever flavors you'd like (and they have a pretty good selection-- though not as extensive as MN's Largest Candy Store, of course).
So in terms of pricing, you're better off going to Grandpa Joe's a little down the way. But if money isn't an object to you, by all means purchase here. In any case, it is an amusing browse. read more