are you familiar with Uranus Missouri? loud, proud, and drawing a crowd it's home of the fudge…read morefactory and other various and sordid attractions of questionable taste and merit. if you've been living under a rock for the past century or so you have some catch-upping to do because it is THE purpose built tourist attraction of yesterday for tomorrow!! an homage to all those that came before and the high water mark for any that come after. general store featuring candies and namesake fudge (which is actually really good) ice creams, and an ever growing list of bonus attractions including mini golf and an historical fort complex but no actual luncheon counter. sad face :-( it's like Wall Drug in South Dakota with 2000x more butt jokes... 'nuf sed

Is it a tourist trap? Why, yes, yes it is! Still, the…read moremarketing is clever and just vulgar enough to keep it interesting - while not offending anyone too innocent to "get it"... like my mother. Anywho, we came for the fudge cuz I'm too cheap to pay shipping when I can just fly from NoDak to St Louis, rent a car for $60/day filled with $5/gallon fuel to drive 3hrs then need a hotel - MFer... We got 4 kinds (Lemon Bar / Dark Chocolate Caramel Sea Salt - top pick / Peanut Butter / Chocolate) plus some interesting taffy. The mango chile is delish & the dill pickle was a winner. Yeah, explains WHY we went, hmm. The cashier kicked back good banter. I was pleasantly surprised given other reviews that staff interaction was forced and obnoxious. The fudge? Yeah, it really is good!

Lots of selection. Lots of fun other things too. Mad at myself for not getting more of a few things.read more

Ozark Maid offers Taffy and other candies sold by the pound. They sell over ten flavors of…read morehomemade Fudge. They also sell Jelly Belly, Nostalgic Candies, and Chocolates. However this is not just a candy store. This is a great store to stop at for a gift. Soup mix kits, spices, jellies, and hot sauces are popular items. They also sell Tervis, Mizzou items, and novelty gifts. The section I liked the best was full of lake and beach house decorations. Ozark Maid sells San Sabra Peach Pecan Amaretto Jelly. This Jelly is hands down the best thing on Earth. You can use it on everything from toast, biscuits, and scones to Ice Cream. Trust me, you want to pick up a jar today! I will be back in my next visit to the Lake.

This was my second trip here. The first it was the destination, the second was a side quest. I…read moredidn't realize how close it is from Elephant Rocks State Park and Johnson Shut-ins!! The store is so cute! The mix of nostalgic candy, rare finds, antiques, ice cream, coffee, and bulk items can be overwelming, but in a positive way. It is almost like a candy / treat store and a museum all in one. On this trip, I got some coffee sample packets for my husband's Easter basket, a frappe for each of us, and a couple of candies for the household. The shop is bursting with products, so the aisles are a bit tight for passing people stopped to check out the fun products. Caledonia is a charming little village with shops, eats, and several outdoor adventures in the area.

Step back in time when you step into this mercantile. It's one of those places you just have to…read morestop at if you're in the area. There's so much to see here. When we visited, it was decorated for Christmas, giving it a cozy, vintage holiday vibe. The shelves were filled with childhood candies (even candy cigarettes). They also have an impressive selection of coffees from around the world -- and the prices are refreshingly reasonable. The handmade ice cream bar is a must-try. We ordered an ice cream flight with five samples, perfect for sharing since we couldn't decide on just one of the many delicious flavors. The assortment of chocolates looked amazing too. Upstairs, you can stroll through a collection of antiques that add even more charm to the place. We really enjoyed our visit -- it's a place that makes you slow down, take it all in, and maybe leave with a few extra treats you didn't plan on.

I stopped in to visit my nephew and some other family members who were at a baseball tournament in…read moreChesterfield. We decided to do a quick dinner at the District. As we were leaving 4 hands my kids convinced my parents to go with them into this store. I'm not sure I've ever seen my kids' eyes open so wide. There were so many choices they didn't know what to do. The store is bright, well maintained, and has an appealing vibe to it. The service was good, and the staff were friendly. Inside there are a number of kiosks with different types of candy. You then fill bags with candy and pay by weight. This is the main attraction, but there are also some boxed candies and some other merchandise. The variety is massive, just a ton of bulk candy. There were probably a dozen or more different gummy options alone. My favorite were the gummy octopi.

This brand new location is a candy lovers dream!! Not only do they have a massive selection of bulk…read morecandy options but tons of "viral" tik tok candies and "old school" favorites. All bulk candy is $1/ounce and you can make bags with as much or as little as you would like. The space is bright and extremely clean. If you're looking for specific candies for a color scheme or party, this is a great place for options. I will definitely be back!

Hard pressed to find a candy from yesteryear not in store. Lots of memories from items that aren't…read morein typical stores. They have the cutest aprons behind the register. I wish I would have gotten one! A big variety of tasty cookies on hand. You won't be disappointed!

Very friendly employees. They have a lot of candy, ice cream and cheesecake. I think some of the…read morecandy is overpriced such as the box candy. Dollar general has the some of the candy but a dollar cheaper. I think when I'm in. Hermann again, I will stop and see what is new. Cute business

I was in Columbia for a family wedding and was excited to see, my welcome bag had favorites of the…read morebride and groom. I had a packet of Chocolate Covered Pretzels and another packet containing a Chocolate Covered Oreo. Typically I was a glass of cold milk with my Oreo, but this one from the Candy Factory was perfect just being dipped in chocolate. The pretzels gave me a nice mix of savory and sweet. The two pack had one dipped in Milk Chocolate and another in, White Chocolate. I surprised myself, by liking the White Chocolate best. It seemed to have a sweeter taste, which went well with the salty pretzel. While out exploring downtown Columbia, I stopped by to give their Chocolate Covered Strawberries a tasting. OMG - so good. The chocolate shell had a good crunch and the berry was super juicy. I feel bad that I did not, take a picture of the deliciousness. The customer service was attentive and the associates were eager to recommend their favorites. If you love chocolate, you gotta stop by Candy Factory.

A gem of a local business! The Candy Factory is a Columbia institution which features a large…read moreassortment of locally made chocolate and other candies. We've been shopping here for years for ourselves and for gift giving and have never been disappointed. For the quality, the prices are not too bad either, you have the option to either buy individual items or order by the pound (around $20 a pound last I checked). The service is always friendly and helpful, and the store is nice and cozy. Highly recommended!

Don't go into the big building on the right. That's just tourist stuff. The goal is to go into the…read morebuilding behind the gas pumps. That's where the CANDY is!!! There is so much candy and soda to be seen. Everything you could imagine and more. That's where you want to be.

This place is just across (walking few steps) from World's Largest Giftshop,love the smell of…read morecandies,popcorn as soon as we walked in and staff are nice greeting us as soon as we walked in.So much candies of all kinds,assorted fudge,and yes,they have a fancy very clean restrooms,their restroom even have a fancy chandeliers.We bought a lot of candies and different flavored popcorn which are so good.Prices are good here,very affordable and we were not disappointed on our purchases

This is my daughters' favorite place in all of Springfield. Each have their own favorites and they…read morenever disappoint. The staff is always so amazing and kind. For the best candy around you have to get it out!

Love love love! I am in TX and ordered for shipping recently: jelly beans, fudge, and some of the…read morefilled chocolates (not the actual bon bon's, but I'll definitely be ordering those next!) and they're amazing! I got an alert that the order was shipped really quickly, and it was packaged very nicely and securely. There was even a wrapped and sealed ice pack in the box to keep them cool! This is the first place I've ordered from that has taken that level of care My favorite has been the thin mints, the mint is perfectly smooth and sweet but isn't overpowering~ The fudge is also to die for, it's so rich and perfect!Thank you so much, will definitely be recommending to friends for gifts and holidays!!

This was the best candy I've ever had, and this is coming from someone the is not a chocolate…read moreperson. We bought some at the Grafton Winery and I am hooked.

From the owner: Unique candy created for our customers per their order/requests and custom party themes/favors to…read moresuit all occasions!