This place is a gem…read more If you know me, you know that I enjoy exploring funky little hidden gems while I travel, and while I'm not sure how "hidden" this place is, it certainly is a funky gem for Omaha. On the outside it's advertised as a candy store and also an antique mall. I'm not sure how much of an antique mall it really is, as there wasn't much for sale (though there were a few antiques and oddities mixed into the candy offerings). What this place does offer is room after room of surprise. You're going to find a fully functioning old school soda fountain bar, which honestly was really cool. We didn't stop to eat or drink anything here but I did see folks with ice cream and other treats that looked good. Keep going and you'll find a big room of just about any candy you could imagine. Continue and you might walk into a giant Mike and Sully from Monsters Inc. or a full on pinball arcade. The bigger question should be what DOESN'T this place have? At any rate this was a really fun find, and I'm glad we took the time to wander around and take it all in. If you're visiting Omaha this is a fun thing to explore and tack onto your trip.

Hollywood candy is a maze adventure through nostalgia and pop culture in the decades before. There…read moreis so much here it is difficult to know where to begin. But we shall try. As soon as I walked in I was mesmerized with everything. There were candy I had long fogotten past my youth. I past through the ice cream parlor saving that for last. I came into adjacent room that held a life size Elvis standing by a pink Cadillac. Behind him a wall of board games. Several I played in my early Elementary years. It was instantly painting the nostalgic culture of my years growing up in the 60s and 70s. I lured my S.O. into the monopoly jail. Unfortunately, she did not give a care for that but obliged me take a candid pic for nostalgic sake. We passed a small theater showing old movies. No one was there. Another room with a collection of pinball machines. The value of that collection had numbers running through my head. Display cases with Barbie dolls again had numbers running through my head and comparing them to my collection. Don't judge. A section of LPs in their original jackets. Nothing worth while there but so cool to see as I reminisce my excitement hitting the music stores of my youth for the latest record albums and hit 45s. It was strange to see Oakley Sport Glass display cases used to store other memorabilia items. Shelves filled with instant Korean ramen noodles. Drink fridges with Asian drinks. I would've have bought some if the prices weren't so inflated. It's nice many of these items that were made of metal as opposed to plastic these days. Like lunch boxes with the favorite shows of the time. And seeing those big klunker Coca Cola machines. Can't miss all big and red. But what can really suck you in is all the candy they some how managed to obtain that you don't see any more in the stores. It's even harder to resist if you have a sweet tooth like me. The diabetes keeps me at bay thank goodness. I wanted to try their shakes but didn't want to spoil my dinner. I vowed I would try after dinner. After dinner I was way to full to try. Maybe next time.

Did someone say CHOCOLATE??? We bought over$100 of chocolate, fudge, nuts, gummies, dark.....dark…read morechocolate..(3 big bags of those) tasted like silk...Boston baked beans, dried fruit... and a kool aid bar while you shop??? Dean and I died and went to Candy-land heaven! Staff was great...huge warehouse of candy options from back in the day too!

Awesome candy store on US Hwy 6 between Omaha and Lincoln. Huge variety of candies and snacks for a…read moreroad trip. Definite cool tourist destination. Very family friendly. Really well organized and presented! Clean and neat! Awesome selection! Candies from long ago too! Pies, popcorn, old time sodas also available.

Everything you'd expect is in the name! Just lots of fun candies (jelly belly, gummies, licorice,…read morefudge, chocolates, etc) and everything is very fairly priced. Just a very fun place to stop in as you peruse the Old Market. I recommend the pecan chocolate turtle, the mud ball, and the peanut butter chocolate fudge. All of the fudge is incredibly delicious and incredibly creamy and rich....perfect for the holidays. Personally, I go here much more often than just the holidays. Can't recommend this place enough!

This space was so cute! It's a tight space but has some nostalgic candies, fudge, other chocolates,…read morea jellybean station, all the haribo gummies you can imagine, and other yummy treats. The staff here is so kind, I mean beyond kind. Everything you would picture a candy shop to be this place is it. We love it here.

I don't go here often - sometimes the staff seems a little grumpy. Often I do think the prices are…read morea little high as well. I do like to check them out every now and then for unique choices - I have found some fun red vines flavors here - not this time but I did get some nice flavors of popcorn to try from a local business. Staff was the friendliest I have experienced on my last visit - definitely makes me want to check it out more often and support this small business

Best little candy store ever, always has new inventory around the holidays - you can get stuff here…read moreyou can't get anywhere else. Definitely check it out!!

We LOVE chocolate...when we walked in ...we were blown away from how beautiful the vibrant colors…read moreand decor were...simply stunning! The variety of chocolate, coffee, cocoa, Gelato ...well we were overwhelmed! Pineapple gelato was absolutely AMAZING! The staff was quite friendly and helpful...parking up front...hours were perfect for getting off work with time to shop around! Come for the GELATO!

This was a really fun store tucked away in Papillions shopping area. Loved the local art, which you…read morecan buy. Also really liked the variety of chocolates. They definitely take pride in their product. The prices were fairly reasonable compared to other chocolates shops. Definitely a great place for gifts. The coffee was maybe the one semi-low point. The reviews were stellar, but it really wasn't that special in my books. Again, the chocolates and ambiance are the stars here. The employees were very nice as well. Really liked the back story for the name.

I love a good local coffee shop and Village Grinder was one such place!…read more It is so cute and cozy inside, with an adorable little seating area, delicious coffee smells all throughout the shop, and all the little touches like wooden signs welcoming you in. And for the shopper, they have lots of small decor, gifts, and actual coffee beans for sale. But the star of the show is the coffee drinks themselves! I had the pumpkin spice latte (it was Autumn, so I am allowed!), and it was creamy, had a good spice to it, and smooth. I would definitely get that again. But I look forward to trying more flavors soon! Village Grinder is a cute little cafe to stop by while you're in Countryside Village. Always nice to grab a coffee or treat while you shop - and it's great that you can even shop inside Village Grinder too!

I love this spot because you can taste the coffee in your lattes. And the taste is high quality &…read moreit's a noticeable difference. It's also so cute on the inside!!!! Ownership is so sweet. You can buy your own coffee & espresso beans here too which we've done multiple times. Service is quick. They have seasonal flavors each month!!!!

Stopped by to try the sweet corn ice cream (I wasn't huge on it so bought a classic flavor) and…read moreended up also trying their cookie dough (really good alone and went well with a scoop of ice cream). Very cute and fun decor around the shop and the employees were friendly and helpful. :) Lots of sweet treats for all different preferences available. Parking in the front was easy and they also had a bike rack on the side with a huge pink decorative bicycle. Indoor seating available and the space was clean.

Really great stop with delicious candy and lovely workers. This place is a delightful stop in Iowa…read morewith a great selection of candy and delicious drinks. The interior is very colorful and friendly. My family and I purchased a variety of chocolates and were not disappointed. I definitely recommend checking it out!

My son had a soccer game in Glenwood, IA this afternoon, and afterwards, we stopped by this place…read morethat was within throwing distance from the Y. When I ordered a double scoop of strawberry ice cream, the owner who was standing at the cashier informed me that it's a flavor they don't often have, and then went on to tell me why. After cutting and a vinegar wash, she had them macerate (soak in sugar to make a syrup) for 4-5 days before even thinking about going into some ice cream. It was absolutely amazing!

Such a cool place! Found this while visiting downtown Glenwood, and couldn't believe the selection…read moreof ice cream, candy, soda and fudge. The girl working the counter was so friendly and helpful, and talked us through everything in the shop. The Dutch Letter ice cream was one of a kind and delicious! We also really enjoyed the puppy chow truffle, and the monster cookie truffle. Cannot wait to go back here!

What a hidden gem for real fish and chips! I have never been to England so I can't speak for…read moreauthenticity, but I haven't had better fried fish than here. They explain up front how it's cooked, how long it will take (at least 40 minutes), and how to season it or what sauce to use. I'm partial to tartar sauce so I went for that. Super crunchy outside, and a warm flakey fish on the inside - just how I like it! The chips were not to my liking, but that's because they are not like typical French fries. They are softer more potato like texture (they explain on their menu and online). Instead, I tried their sausage roll which is a sausage wrapped in a flakey pastry. Absolutely delicious! And what meal would be complete without a biscuit and jam? Definitely recommend warming it up first then adding your butter or jam. To note, there is not a lot of seating inside, so we took our food home and it was still just as good. They offer a variety of other options in the restaurant/store as well when you stop by. Highly recommend a visit!

The fish & chips and mushy peas here did not quite meet my expectations. Mushy peas had no flavor…read moreand were more like whole peas in green soup. The chips were not very flavorful and a bit undercooked. The fish was pretty good, I would give it a 7/10. It was almost $20 for the full order of fish & chips with mushy peas. Not a bad price if it all tasted a little better. It also didn't come with tartar sauce, I didn't realize I had to ask for that separately? They were friendly and the service was good. It was about a 10-15 minute wait for my order. I liked how they had lots of British products in their shop like haggis, bangers and clotted cream. I would come back to purchase these types of products.