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    The Candy Man

    4.2 (39 reviews)
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    Taffy
    Mindi J.

    Love the new layout of the store. It used to be so overcrowded and hard to maneuver within the aisles. Layout is much more open and friendly. I'm so happy that Longbeach finally has good taffy!! Love all the sour flavors. Delicious chocolates and a large selection of sugar-free options. Fun place to stop.

    Kristi L.

    Super fun little store with loads of different kinds of candies. Chocolate dipped twinkies to dill pickle jelly beans. Some candies I can't find anywhere else's...like those little Ice Cube chocolates! It's a must if your visiting town!

    Taffy!!
    Deanna H.

    How can you say bad things about candy? Fun little shop, tons of interesting, whimsical, to down right silly or crazy treats, including meal worms and crickets. 100 flavors of salt water taffy, several types of dipped Twinkies, cookies, fudge, chocolates, etc Something for everyone. So why only 3 stars? It's really for the actual salt water taffy. We LOVE salt water taffy.... in hundreds of flavors, and we eat it from every candy store we go to... but this taffy was below par. The consistency and flavor were completely lacking. It was like sugar with a small amount of flavor. It was hard to differentiate the flavors we had chosen in the bag. The texture was off, gooey almost, as if it was dissolving, very hard to get out of the wrapper. The other novelty treats we bought were fine, and I guess the taffy wasn't all bad.... it did manage to pull my daughter's tooth out that was just a little loose! Worth checking out, just try one or 2 pieces of taffy instead of buying a big bag, or stick to other treats!

    Stephanie P.

    I'm not a big fan of sugar candy or saltwater taffy, but I do like browsing around in olde-tyme candy shops. The Candy Man is just that -- a small, cozy shop crammed full of old-fashioned and hard-to-find candies, plus fudge, taffy, chocolate, and novelty candies. In addition to the dozens of bins of taffy, they had nostalgic favorites like candy and bubble gum cigarettes, Mallo Cups, Idaho Spuds, and more. The glass cases in back had chocolate truffles, chocolate-nut "paws" (similar to turtles, I think), and weird stuff like chocolate-covered jalapeno peppers and bacon. They sell fudge by the pound and carry some of those gigantic novelty gummies in various shapes (including bodily organs!). If that's too weird, they also sell Jelly Belly and M&Ms by the pound up front. The store is not huge and the aisles are pretty tight, so be ready to squeeze past your fellow shoppers in order to see everything. The employees were friendly and helpful, and offered samples of the fudge. The prices seemed comparable to other specialty candy stores, i.e., somewhat spendy but where else are you going to find these items. I didn't see anything that I felt compelled to try, but the many kids in there were enthralled by all the strange new varieties of sugary sweets. A good place to look if you're trying to track down a specific olde-tyme brand, or bribing kids for good behavior.

    Sharon H.

    Every time I visit a town while in Washington I like to stop into the local candy shop. I've become quite addicted to seafoam which I can't find in Los Angeles. I popped into The Candy Man while strolling down Pacific Ave. Right away I noticed the unique variety of chocolate covered items such as bacon, Twinkies and jalapeños. They also have all the usual sweet treats and even a tempting selection of fudge. I got the dark chocolate covered seafoam and have to say it was the best I've ever had! The chocolate was rich and creamy and the seafoam had the right crisp and crunch. The service was excellent and they even gave me a free sample before buying. I highly recommend this candy shop. It's a must stop when in Long Beach.

    Salt water taffy selection. Whoa!

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    Nice local selection of candy in Long Beach. We enjoy stopping by The Candy Man when we can while out there.

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    Scoopers - Storefront

    Scoopers

    3.1(292 reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    This place is a massive, nostalgic treasure trove! It's part convenience store, part candy land,…read morefeaturing everything from fudge and unique knick-knacks to one of the coolest energy drink selections I've ever seen. They even carry Faygo, which is a rare find here on the West Coast. It definitely has a nostalgic ambiance while being just modern enough. Its also at the end of the strip (or start depending where you park) which makes it convenient. While the ice cream selection is huge, the ordering process is a bit of a puzzle. You're required to pay at the register before you even pick your flavors, which is at the end of the long counter. You pass all the ice cream to get there which leads to a lot of confusion and some "line tension" among customers. It's also worth noting that they don't offer samples-which is a bit of a bummer considering how many delicious options there are! If you can navigate the at times chaotic line, the treats are worth it.

    We walked into Scoopers with 4 adults and 7 kids (including two in a stroller) hoping to get ice…read morecream for dessert after having dinner. Within seconds we were treated with outright disrespect by an elderly woman near the salt-water taffy. She immediately started shaking her head at us and then made multiple inappropriate and disgusting comments -- within less than a minute: - "Is this an insane asylum or a sane asylum?" - Telling my 12 year old daughter and niece to "close their legs and keep them shut." Speaking to CHILDREN like that is beyond inappropriate--it's disturbing. As we were walking out she went behind the counter and started opening & shutting cabinets as loudly as she could. We didn't even stay a full minute before leaving because of how uncomfortable and disrespected we were. No family should ever be made to feel like that walking into a business. If this is how customers, especially kids are treated, then Scoopers doesn't deserve anyone's business. We will never be back.

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    Phillips Candies - Exterior

    Phillips Candies

    4.3(73 reviews)
    25.5 mi
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    There are certain places in Seaside that are not optional. The beach. The arcade noise. The smell…read moreof saltwater in the air. And for me, walking straight into Phillips Candies like a man fulfilling a sacred coastal tradition. This place has been around since 1897 and is actually the oldest continually operating business in Seaside, which honestly makes perfect sense the second you walk through the doors. First off, I absolutely love that they carry sugar free chocolates that actually taste good. That alone deserves applause. Then you add in the giant selection of candy, the homemade treats, the popcorn, the chocolate, the old school charm, and suddenly you realize you've been wandering around the store for forty five minutes carrying six pounds of snacks you absolutely did not plan on buying. I am a complete sucker for the white cheddar popcorn and the cheese popcorn. Throw in some Laffy Taffy and now we're talking about a full blown Seaside survival kit. Every single trip to the coast, I stop here and "accidentally" leave with enough candy to supply a small movie theater. The store itself is beautiful too. Bright, nostalgic, cozy, and full of that classic beach town energy that makes you happy just being there. It sits right near all the fun downtown, close to the arcade action and the heart of Seaside, so stopping in feels like part of the experience. The customer service is always fantastic, warm, welcoming, and patient with people like me who spend fifteen minutes debating popcorn flavors like it's a life decision. And somehow, even with the quality, it still feels like you get a good deal. Chocolates, candies, caramel corn, saltwater taffy, coffee drinks, sweet treats everywhere you look. No trip to the Oregon Coast feels complete without walking out of this place carrying a bag that's way heavier than you intended. Five stars all day long.

    Really cute store, way bigger than I expected and full of every type of candy and treat imaginable…read more Wednesdays are pretty empty and shops are closed, so this was one of the only places still open to find a treat. A little overpriced candy you can often find at Walmart, but they also had some unique candies and a taffy bar to fill up a bag. Chocolate dipped everything at the chocolate counter and they offer ice cream too. Friendly employees and would visit again!

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    Phillips Candies - Pistachio Gelato!! Yummy!

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    Schwietert's Cones & Candy

    Schwietert's Cones & Candy

    3.0(65 reviews)
    25.5 mi
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    Getting salt water taffy almost feels like a requirement when I visiting the coast. It definitely…read moreis for my mom so I stopped by to grab her some whilst we are here in Seaside. It was a busy place, and keeps later hours than the salt water taffy place down the block, lucky for me. It's a fairly large store with all kinds of sweets and ice cream. I got a bag of taffy for my mom and then also one as a gift, just an assortment I picked out. From the large selection (I think at least 50 flavors). I also got some fudge (my mom's got a sweet tooth!) for our group of nine visiting to share. They had divinity, an old-fashioned confection of which my mother is quite fond so I picked up some of that, as well as some dark chocolate sea salt and some rocky road. They give free samples and I got a taste of the dark chocolate sea salt--heavenly. I only interacted with one staff member but she was helpful. The parking is street only.

    Anniversary day trip to Seaside to have lunch and walk around. This is always a must stop every…read moretrip. The nostalgia of so many different varieties of candy from our childhood brings a smile to our face. We're literally running around the store saying "oh my gosh look at this" or "did you see this?" It's always a fun experience. They have homemade fudge , a variety of chocolates and different twinkies. Family favorite are the great candy apples made in house. They also serve up icecream with housemade waffle cones. Your sweet tooth will definitely be satisfied!

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