Get thee to Sweet MIckey's Candy Shoppe post haste! This is a great spot in Ballard with every kind of fun candy you can imagine despite its small footprint. Staff is great, and fast on that register which makes the line move fast. I've brought kids and adults alike to this shoppe and everyone has found something yummy to take home. read more

This place is such a neighborhood gem! The staff are absolutely wonderful. It's set up nicely and always clean. They have a constant rotation of sweets for anyone's taste. Plus, in recent months they've brought in a ton of Swedish candy that is so fantastic! Don't leave without getting some fudge or chocolate...it is all so good! The best part? They allow you to taste test if you are curious about one of the candies in the bins!! read more

Okay, the price per pound is quite high, but the variety of candies and sweets at Sweet Mickey's is pretty awesome and the shop is cute and well lit. Also, you can sample the candies before you buy--I try not to be greedy and just take one per cubby--and I've been able to find some great and interesting sweets that way. I got this tip from their friendly staff, by the way. It's okay to try before you buy at this shop! Another reason I like Sweet Mickey's is they are one of the ONLY places in Seattle that carries my favorite brand of wine gums (no wine in them, they're fruit flavored!), so when I have a hankering for this tasty treat and can't get downtown, I go there. read more

The candy party experience was fantastic for all of my nephews ranging from ages 3 to 10! Jenn had engaging games that kept all the kids completely invested as well as trivia and history that the adults loved. Kids say: The chocolate mint fudge made on site was delicious and we learned how it was made. Went home with more candy than at Halloween! Perfect for: visiting kids. Birthday Party. Celebrations. read more

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Great service and they allow free samples, the owner was very personable and left an amazing impression. It's well organized as well, if you're looking for candy in Seattle, check this spot out. read more

A friend & I strolled Ballard Ave tonight (after a visit to the National Nordic Museum - much recommended) and stopped in at Sweet Mickey's. This is a stroll down memory lane. Do you remember "button candy?" Little wax bottle candy?? How about candy fruit slices??? It's all here. I took home a nice chunk of rocky road fudge... Jennifer, who took care of us, was delightful. read more

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This is an absolute gem of a store. The people who work there are so caring and excited about the candy they sell. They have a HUGE variety of candy and chocolates. Worth the trip. read more

Wonderful owner who helped me find some gluten and fructose free licorice. Great selection and very nice store. Would come back again!

The place is awesome! I went in with my friend a couple of weeks ago to specifically get some licorice. I left with three bags of candy and a HUGH smile on my face! One bag was black licorice twisted like pretzels. I have two pieces left and I'm already planning on a trip back to get some more. Another bag was a mix of various kinds of licorice that I sampled and liked. They were/are all so good. My third bag was a mix or various gummies and fun candies to share with my family. I'm the only black licorice lover in the house, so I got all that to myself. :) The woman working at the store (I believe she was the owner) was so friendly and kind! She made the whole experience so much more enjoyable. Highly recommend! (Especially if you're looking for a rad licorice selection.) read more

The perfect candy shop. Most by the pound, employees are super pleasant and very informed about all the candy. Very international selection. We go almost every Saturday as a treat for the fam! Also dog friendly and nice place to sit and rest your legs. read more

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I ordered an Easter basket at 2:45 AM Friday morning and by Saturday afternoon a gorgeous Easter basket & a few extras were delivered directly to my daughter's UW off campus apt. unit. The quality of the items in this basket and the basket itself in the care they took to deliver this and hide the basket in a bag since I told him my daughter wouldn't be home. you would think that would be enough, but they called me after delivery to assure me that if it was stolen they would replace it. I have ordered many things from Seattle since my daughter began school last year. This is the number one place to order candy baskets anything beautiful treats for family or friends. The prices are amazingly reasonable and quality outstanding and I agree with all the other amazing reviews except that I will not go any place else in the future. read more

Such a cute little store with yummy treats! We had such a great time stopping in and looking at all the different candy they had. The lady who helped us was very nice and had great knowledge of the candy within the store. read more

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Cute little shop with an assortment of fudge, pre-packaged sweets, and bulk confectionery where you get to "pick and mix" the candies and pay by weight, which is what I came here for. Was super excited to find that they sold Swedish candy (believe ~5-6 varieties) and Prosecco gummy bears (these were so good!) Can't wait to come back for more! read more

I went in for some last-minute Valentine's Day gifts and found at least 15 other people with the same idea. Despite the store being extra busy, I was greeted with warm welcomes and big smiles. Even the owner was in the store, excited and happy to help. They even made sure I took time to sample some items for Myself. :) read more

For the two years that I lived in Ballard, I was obsessed with Sweet Mickey's! Aside from their diverse and absolutely delicious selection of treats, the owner Randy is a gem! So attuned to the needs of his community and always going out of his way to deliver a treat to mark every occasion. Sweet Mickey's quickly became my go-to spot for gifts for out of town guests. When Randy learned that my husband and I were engaged, he decided to sponsor a candy table at our wedding, filled with an assortment of delicious chocolate, taffy's and gummies. It was a huge hit, appealing to guests of all ages, and added a sweet charm to our reception. Sweet Mickey's made our special day even more memorable and I love their assortment of treats so much! I can't recommend this store enough. If you stop by the store, be sure to say hi to Randy. He's genuinely the best!!! read more

Sweet Mickey's Candy Shoppe - Candy Stores Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This is one of the cutest candy shops I've ever seen. I love the layout. As you enter, it's candy drinks on your right followed by a wall of pick & mix style options from all over America & Europe, to the very back looked like some chocolates, to your left, unique and cute gift baskets for a number of occasions, and behind that the shop owner at the display and checkout counter, featuring in-house made truffles and fudge. I stuck to the pick&mix because for example there were candies from Italy & Canada I wanted to re-try, but also unique flavors I'd never imagined before such as "spicy Mango" which literally tasted like someone melted pepper and mixed it into the gummy. It's delicious if you're into interesting flavors. They had more traditional flavors as well like strawberry, grape, etc. The owner is polite and complimented my smile, so there's no way to add another star, because I can't but sure did help ! read more

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Walking into Sweet Mickey's, I was enveloped in colors, a fun atmosphere and friendliness. There are so many classic candies to enjoy from childhood and a variety of imported treats to explore. My favorite: raspberries and blackberries! And somehow the owner, Randy, always remembers and mischievously reminds me that they're in stock;) I adore this store for it's sweet contents and even more for the warm community it creates. I recommend it as a stop in any time you're enjoying Ballard. read more

Such a cute shop! We walked in and it smelled of all the candy you used to dream about. The gentleman working there was very friendly and more than willing to answer any questions. The candy choices were great! My only issue is the price but considering it's Seattle it makes sense! read more

The drive from Shoreline to Ballard was well worth the drive just to experience the over-the-top friendly service. When a friend of mine inherited a several million years back, I always commented on how she acted like a kid lost in a candy store. I am glad they don't have a camera system at this place because I am sure I was acting the same way with so many choices. Cleverly planned and organized business starting with employees all the way to the last candy choice! If this place was to be Franchise, I would invest because of the excellent selections! Great Job Randy, clearly you have vested your heart into your business and it shows earning you plenty of good reviews! Ignore the bad ones, they must be having a bad day which we all have from time to time. Happy to help you find a location in Shoreline if interested not to say being bigger is better but everyone should have access to the environment you have created. Everyone is always so excited when I go into your store which makes me spend more! hahaha, cheers! read more

Sweet Mickey's Candy Shoppe - The best Gummy Bear collection that my son has had in 23 years! A must-try for sure! - Candy Stores Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Social Distancing Edition Review In this time of uncertainty, there are a few standbys that can help you feel just a little bit better. A strong cup of coffee, cake, a glass of wine, and dare I forget, a solid bag of sweets. So what can you do to accomplish that? Well, you can risk your life and limb at the local grocery store... OR... you can call Randy at Sweet Mickey's and either get home deliver if you are near by, or schedule time with him to get a wonderful "Social Distanced" approved personal schooling opportunity. What lies at in his shop is none other that beautifully hand made fudge, without any of the corn syrups, and bins of candy that fill the mind and soul. Don't worry about touching anything, with the exception of the front door, you are in a no-contact purchasing experience. Cash is king, but if you prefer, he'll take the tap-to-pay or other digital payments. Look, I'm not saying that you should get candy, I'm saying that in this time and age, with all the social distancing, if you need candy, call ahead, parking is plentiful, and get some wonderful candy. Stay calm, eat local, wash your hands. read more

Sweet Mickey's Candy Shoppe - Candy Stores Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Sweet Mickeys is not only sweet for all the sugar you can find in there, but it's also sweet as in a charming little candy shop. The gentleman helping me today was super sweet and kind. The windows are so adorable. A throwback to a time when shops did wonderful window displays. The shop is a nice blend of chocolate, fudge, and vintage candy options. I have everything from chocolate covered peanuts and malted milk balls to gummy bears, Turkish Taffy, and jawbreakers. Today they had some beautiful truffles that would make a wonderful Valentine's gift. Located in Ballard Central, it's a cute location. The good thing and also at times a drawback is street parking. It's great if you can get it, and a pain when everybody is out and about. read more

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I've been coming to this candy shop since it was in its old location on 57th. The old location was great and had its charm, but the new location on Ballard Ave is even better! There's more space, which means more room for more of that sweet, sweet candy. I love stopping in and seeing what they have in the bulk bins since last time I was in. I love trying the different packaged treats they have, many of which I'd likely never have heard of had it not been for Sweet Mickeys (they have many they get from different countries). The select offering of delicious truffles is nicely curated to fit different tastes (my go-to when I want something small but decadent). And finally their specialty, the fudge. The fudge is amazingly smooth, rich, and luxurious. I basically always buy some to bring family whenever I travel (at this point they've come to expect it LOL). And the people. As you might be able to tell from the above, over the years I've stopped in a great many times (probably too many... but let's ignore that!). The employees here are always kind and helpful. And the owner, Randy (or Candy Randy), is very personable and thoughtful. He's always up for a chat and I'm consistently surprised at all the details he remembers, even if it's been months since I last stopped in! So yeah, really love everything about this place. If you like candy, treat yourself and stop in to this wonderful store! read more

Oh how I wish I have a candy store like this near where I live.. actually, wait - if I did, I'd probably be in a constant state of sugar rush/crash. So maybe it's best Sweet Mickey's is 15 min away. This place is adorable, has a great selection of delicious candies - retro and current, and the gal behind the counter is very helpful. Mmm jelly beans. read more

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Love friendly customer service, the layout, the high quality items (ooh truffles!), Bluebird ice cream....but where Sweet Mickey's rules supreme are their outstanding, homemade small batch fudge. Been coming back since it first opened! Note: the street parking adjacent to the park/skateboard bowl near Sweet Mickey's is up 2 hours until 6pm. The other side is paid parking up to 4 hours. Peanut butter chocolate for the kiddo (under $9 for half a pound of goodness) Sea salt dark chocolate or plain dark chocolate next time for me, since I just had a treat at nearby Parfait. Great place for a treat and perfect for holiday stocking stuffers....I'll have to return without the kiddo! read more

Wonderful selection of homemade chocolates and, also, harder-to-find favorites like Violet Crumble. The staff is consistently friendly and everything about this place is delightful. read more

This was my first time here after reading all of the stellar reviews. I tried the salted chocolate and caramel (by far my favorite), cappuccino, and the chocolate. The owner helped me and he was super friendly and gave me a few free samples since I was so indecisive. They also ship their fudge which I think is a nice option. They have tons of other candy varieties, but I highly recommend their fudge. read more

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I really wanted to like this candy shop, but it was just awful. The candy bins were mostly empty and dirty. It looked like what was left had been repeatedly buried under whatever they refilled them with. The gummies we chose were also incredibly hard. Aside from that, the two young girls who were working there spent the entire time loudly gossiping about some other girls from school. I wouldn't mind that, but they had no music playing. So with how the acoustics are in that room, it was echoing all over and made the whole time there super awkward. I can confidently say that we won't be back after that experience. read more

YALL. Please stop by and get the homemade chocolates. You are sincerely missing out on life if you haven't tried the chocolate covered caramel marshmallows from sweet mickeys. All the old fashioned candies are in stock as well including black licorice. It's like stepping back in time. Plus, the owner Randy is the man. Just go, you won't regret it. read more

Amazing candy shop! All the candies from my child hood plus some available. If you stop in be sure to pick up a piece of fudge the owner makes in house. Yum! read more

What a delightful little shop! We noticed this place while eating dinner across the street and decided to check it out and I am so glad that we did! Sweet Mickey's Candy Shoppe is filled with so many delightful candies, homemade fudge, and truffles. We didn't "need" anything but I still walked away with a couple of kinda of dark chocolate fudge. I didn't think that there were any shops like this in the city - this is the kind of shop I associate with a small town. I am so glad that I was mistaken!! read more

Candy stores are comforting to me. They whisk me back to my youth with a pocket full of change and the excitement of picking out a treat. The store is located next to Ballard Commons Park which makes it a great option if you want to swing by with your kiddos. In a lot of ways, candy is timeless and it's an experience to share some of your faves with the next generation. Vintage candy is available, some in bulk and some pre-packaged. Think rock candy, wax lips, and jawbreakers. Other cult favorites like my arch nemesis popcorn Jelly Belly are available for purchase as well. They also have chocolates and fudge in a case. Some of the truffles are quite lovely. There's also ice cream available for kids of all ages. Overall, it's great to have a business like this in Ballard. As some has mentioned, the prices can be a little high, depending on what you're buying. read more

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The go-to place for candy in Ballard -- and probably for miles around. A huge selection of stuff, including at least two dozen types of licorice, making it a place I visit way more often than I should. Friendly service, good people, a small business worth supporting. And you won't suffer much doing so. read more

Only six ice cream flavors available; you want ice cream, go somewhere else. They DO have lots of choices of candy. Mostly hard candies, but many varieties. Friendly service and very clean restroom, which as travelers---was appreciated! read more

This is the cutest little candy store!! Super small but great selection. Blue Bird ice cream. Fresh fudge. Unique, fancy truffles. Staff was super helpful. I will totally be back!! read more

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Whoa the fudge is straight FIRE! It was a tough choice between Maple Walnut and Peanut Butter. In the end the walnut chunks won out along with my taste buds. read more

Yummy candy store we founnd walking about. The seasonal pumpkin fudge was delicious and we grabbed some after we sampled it. The truffles made an awesome gift. I fun stop when the sweet tooth kicks in. Can be a little hard to find but don't give up till you get there. read more

Sweet Mickey's Candy Shoppe - Candy Stores Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Just discovered this place thanks to a coupon for a free scoop of ice cream. This shop is ADORABLE and I believe it was either the store owner or a manager that checked me out tonight and he was incredibly friendly. The decorations in the shop were adorable. I was obsessed with everything this place had to offer. I honestly felt like a kid again coming into this shop. Clean shop, wide variety of options, yummy ice cream, and you have GOT to try his pumpkin fudge!! I got a little sample of it then HAD to buy a chunk of it. He will also let you try the candies in the store so you know you'll like what you're getting. The music just feels like an old school candy shop too. I loved the vibe in this shop - I'll be back :) 10/10 read more

I have a tradition of getting my friend a bag of gummies from this shop for her birthday every year, and I was worried that COVID would get in the way of that this year. But Randy, the owner, rose to the occasion when I called him! Not only did he hand-select a wonderful assortment of gummies for my friend, but he hand-wrote a gift card with my message inside, arranged the candy and card in a beautiful gift basket and had one of his employees hand-deliver it to my friend's house on the other side of Seattle and sing her happy birthday (from a safe distance)! He also made it a little extra special because my friend is a teacher and he knows how hard they're working during this crazy year (not to mention always). It was an absolute pleasure working with him to put in my order and I am so grateful for how he exceeded my wildest expectations to help make my friend's birthday special. Thank you, Sweet Mickey's! You're a local gem. read more

I love this local Ballard candy store! The owner is so nice and lets you sample just about anything. The prices are great (when was the last time you got a War Head for 10 cents?!) and there is such a good selection of candy. The fudge is made in-house and I always treat myself to some rich rocky road. read more

Best selection of salty and savory licorice in Seattle by far! Highly recommend the one with licorice root powder on outside. I also believe some use actual ammonium chloride, which gives a good bite (different from regular salt). The owner lets you sample, and it is a great place to visit while perusing the Ballard Farmer's Market. read more