I can't even tell you how much I love having this little shop in the neighborhood. I usually just get some fresh fudge, but one of my friends loves filling up a little bag of assorted candy when we visit together. It's great for a sweet treat and to lean into the nostalgia of the kind of candy stores I grew up visiting. I went recently and learned they added.... Apparel. ;-) Not the nostalgic kind, the leather wearing adult kind that is absolutely perfect for the Hillcrest neighborhood. I love living here. I can't wait until I have friends visit this summer and can take them here for some delicious fudge and surprises. read more

After a quick meal in Hillcrest, we stopped in here to check out the goods. The Candy Pushers is full of all the sweets you could want, along with other items like candied apples, shakes, and even truffles! They have a good assortment of gummy candies, as well as novelty items like keychains, trinkets, and innuendo-esque items (in chocolate form), if you know what I mean. If you're looking for a good gag gift that's actually edible, you can find them here! The employees are really friendly and engaged in polite conversation as we shopped. The store is kept clean and it's very inviting, although I wouldn't recommend bringing small kids inside, lol. You are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth cravings while in here! read more

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We always want to support Queer businesses but this place isn't what it used to be. Overpriced and a small selection, staff not as friendly as we remember. Won't be back. read more

Open mic night event was great. Really love the support from the community towards one another. Candy looked good. I wanted water but the smart water bottles were so big. I want to come back to buy fudge. read more

Very cute store! I always appreciate a good small-business! We were able to try the different fudges with one of the owners, who was super personable and friendly. They were really good and definitely different than another fudge I've tried. It was nice because it wasn't as dense as other fudges. There is a great candy selection too! If you're in the area, I definitely recommend a visit! read more

The Candy Pushers - Fudge display - Candy Stores Near Me - San Diego, California

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Unfortunately, I got a sugar-free candy and broke out into a rash.. I paid $3 for two little small chocolates. I'm not sure but they tasted kind of old, I should have gone back and asked for a refund but I didn't.. or had them try it.. it's a very cute store but Expensive The service was very nice. But unfortunately, it's not for me anymore. read more

This place is so cute inside and the owners (a married LGBT couple) are so kind. They sell candy, jewelry the owners make, fudge the owners make, and art pieces hanging on the walls! There is so much color in here. It's fun and exciting! They also host nighttime events, sort of like a club. This is definitely a local, LGBT, female owned business to support. I bought some fudge that the owner kindly heated up for me, and it was delicious! read more

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Found this place on Yelp, my little bro has been trying to find some Scandinavian licorice and this was the only one that came up within a 15 mile radius. Once we arrived and got some candy and he dropped a piece on the floor and picked it up and ate it. He got reprimanded for it. :-) I also gave him a good scolding. They said soon they will be making and selling fudge. Was able to get some of the truffles made in the back part of the store. So delicious! For sure will be back! read more

The Candy Pushers - My goodies - Candy Stores Near Me - San Diego, California

Came in on a Friday night to try out some candy. Friendly service Selection was 75% sour Candy, 25% chocolates and jelly beans and taffy. Selection was low in a lot of buckets and the chocolate bins looked like them needed some cleaning... $5/ .25lbs which seems pricey. read more

Okay, so we went in for some gummies and left with gummies, homemade fudge and great conversations. Gotta try the homemade peanut butter and jelly fudge. Can't wait to come back! read more

The Candy Pushers - Peanut Butter and Jelly Homemade Fudge - Candy Stores Near Me - San Diego, California

Shannon and her team are on top of their shit. Candy is bomb. They have all the hard to find stuff that no one else carries. They do specialty fudge that is out of this world. Run don't walk and support these ladies whose whole life is dedicated to giving you what you need!!! read more

#youwantmycandy #thecandypushers #bestcandystoreever #sandiegosbest This is my friend Shannon's candy shop she is amazing!!! She owns the shop with her wife in the Hillcrest area of San Diego you must come visit her tell her that Vihil H. Vigil sent you!! And of course buy lots of bags of candy!!! Book your next #birthdaycelebration HERE! Come #candykaraoke HERE! Like I said it's the most amazing candy shop ever Come visit this weekend!!! read more

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Such a colorful atmosphere- lively & upbeat. The best hours in town for your truffle (or candy) needs!!!!! The service is worth 6 stars- I know it's just candy but friendly service goes a long way with me! Melt in your mouth truffles and damn good service! What more can a girl ask for?¿ read more

The Candy Pushers - In house fudge, milk truffles & dairy free truffles - Candy Stores Near Me - San Diego, California

Today I went in to purchase 4 Toxic Waste Slime Licker sour Rolling Liquid Candy's for my nieces when I got to the register the owner informed me there is a $10.00 minimum purchase requirement before you can purchase this Candy. I asked where are the signs . The owner replied she has been too busy to post them and said it took her 3 months to get the Candy in. Regardless of how long it took to get something in stock you cannot make rules as customers try to purchase a bottle of Candy for $9.52 a bottle. Lastly the owner had the nerve to ask me why I was being so difficult. I responded I am not being difficult but I will share my experience on every Social Media platform. read more

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The store itself is tiny, with candy crammed in every crevice. Candy from the Old Days & Candy of today. There is even a train that runs on tracks in the air above your head. There was a food fest in Hillcrest that day, so the place was mobbed with people. It was difficult to move. I couldn't wait to get out of there. All I wanted was to get to the front counter to have a parking stub validated. Finally at the counter we noticed the Truffles & had to get something! Lol. The truffles were huge & looked really fresh & nicely made. So we picked out just a couple for each of us. Jess had a Tiramisu truffle, which she raved about. This is probably her favorite dessert & she loved how it had such a creamy center that tasted exactly like the dessert. She also got the Chocolate Caramel, which she didn't care for..as it just didn't make a good combination. Similarly, I had a Creme Brûlée truffle, which tasted fantastic. It had a smooth creamy center that tasted exactly like the dessert. The other one I got was Chocolate on Chocolate, which was rich & smooth, but it needed a contrasting chocolate flavor. I'd probably not get that again unless I was craving pure chocolate. The 4 truffles were packaged really cute, in a nice box with each chocolate nestled in wrappers. I found a business card underneath the chocolates, which I thought was nice, especially if you were gifting the small box. This would make a really nice gift for your child's grammar school teacher. Do they still do that sort of thing? I have no clue, but I can think of a dozen other ways this 4-piece chocolate box would be a nice gesture for someone special. Customer service was a little off, as we weren't greeted when we entered the front door. Also, another miss was when we were completing our transaction but I had not yet paid. As I handed her the money, the cashier began to have a conversation with another customer. This is a big pet peeve of mine. Make the next customer wait until you're done with me; they are not more important. In my opinion, the cashier could've said, "I'll be with you in a second, as I'm just finishing up this transaction. *wink". See how easy that is? That's the reason for my docking one star. However, I'll chalk up the pauses in customer service to the fact they were so insanely busy. I'll come back some time when it's not so busy & maybe I'll be able to add that one extra star. read more

The Candy Pushers - Lots of Choices! - 4.14.18 - Candy Stores Near Me - San Diego, California

I've been wanting an assortment of sour gummies lately, but all the pick-a-mix places in the malls nearby have closed. So I was super excited to find this place on Yelp! Parking is a real pain here, but it's worth it for the selection. They have so many options! Including vegan, sugar free, chocolate, sweet gummies, sour gummies, salted licorice, jelly beans, and more. The only one of my favorites I couldn't find were the grapefruit slice gummies. But I'll survive. Candy from the bins is $20/pound, which is higher than the grocery store, but actually not as high as I was expecting. They ask you to use hand sanitizer before you start scooping, which is good to see. And the woman who owns the shop is very nice. They also have a reward program through Five Stars if you think you'll be coming back. And come back you should! read more

Went by because I've wanted to visit for over a month and when I got there the store was closed with a sign saying out for a break while all lights inside and open sign were still on. I decided to wait over an hour in the area hoping to go inside once break time was over, and still nothing. Will not be going back again sadly. read more

I live a couple blocks away and love this place. They have a HUGE selection of candy and it's one of only places that carry my favorite candy, Chocolate Rocks. They look like legit river stones/pebbles but are chocolate with a shell. Kind of like a prettier M&M but higher quality chocolate and a bit Kit Kat-esque. The woman that owns the place is usually there and is super helpful. She is great, the shop is great. Go now. Get candy! read more

Once again, another successful trip to the candy shop! These ladies are so freakin cool! A little candy, a little chatting, and a lot of positive vibes at this place! They host Karaoke every Wednesday night for all ages, so bring your friends and take over the place, but make sure it's on your cheat day! Shannon, you are as sweet as the candy you push! Keep it up, sweeties! read more

Love the hospitality Melissa and Shannon give you the minute you walk in the store! The Fudge is delicious and creamy. Today I decided to try one of their floats and you will not be disappointed! Go check them out and support our local businesses. read more

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Wow, this place is darling. So bright and well kept. Awesome and friendly service and cool one of a king gifts. Fun place to browse.

This is the place to come for homemade fudge. My wife and I purchased cookies and cream, rocky road, creme brûlée, dark chocolate, chocolate walnut, and chocolate peanut butter fudge and were blown away by the quality and flavor. They also sell novelty candies and candy by the weight if that's your thing. The parking garage next door can offer you 3 hours of free parking if you make a purchase so check it out rather than paying to park. read more

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Met the owner at the bank and my daughter LOVED her cool rainbow skirt! We got to chatting a bit and my 5 year old who was making her first deposit decided to spend her remaining two allowance dollars at the candy shop. I've been to Hillcrest a million times and didn't l know it was there but it's such an adorable little shop. They have such an amazing Covid-19 safety protocol while still keeping candy selecting fun! This isn't a new bussiness but they are the new owners so please show this sweet little woman owned business some LOVE. They made it through last year without PPP or SBA funds. Unfortunately they acquired the business just before the mandatory shutdowns so they were not eligible for any aid :( I'm a small bussiness owner and it hurt my heart to hear that. Last year was hard and scary but especially hard on a little businesses just like this. If you need a unique sweet treat (I'm going back for the fudge) from a couple of really nice people, please stop by. Oh parking garage is right there AND they validate. Yay CANDY!!! #shopsmall #shoplocal read more

We stumbled across this candy store when my wife saw a sign that said "fresh Fudge". Seeing that i needed a fix, we decided to walk in. This place had all the candies that the bigger chain stores had and several that i used to get as a younger child. I'm a 51 year old child now, but the memory still remains. The scent of fresh fudge in the house drew me over to the glass display, where we were given samples of their own creation called "Fudge Packer". Dont let the name fool you, this is to die for. Imagine a Snickers Bar but so much better, and BAM......you are hooked. So, we decided to get a half pound. BUT.....it wasnt enough. We came back the next week and got 1-1/2 pounds just to make sure we had enough, just for the week. Shannon and Melissa are awesome ladies. VERY friendly and theyre very welcoming. Like you were a regular customer from the get-go. If youre ever in the neighborhood just cruising around, i urge you to give this place a try. You wont be disappointed. read more

I received some delicious vegan chocolates today for Valentines. I also got a big bad of sour candies. Great little place! read more

The Candy Pushers - a bag of gummy bears - Candy Stores Near Me - San Diego, California

This is a small business with an awesome and expansive selection. Handmade chocolates were fresh and so good! Friendly service - always appreciated! read more

Great selection and service! Was looking for something specific and they had it. Convenient and free parking - with in store validation, and home-made fudge coming soon. read more

The Candy Pushers - Candy Stores Near Me - San Diego, California

The Candy Depot opened up its doors in 1994. The concept is simple. Come in and create the bag. There are over 500 varieties of candies that brought me back to my childhood. There were bins of candy everywhere. I wanted to have some fudge but the girl said she was all out. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I have seen candy stores like this in old town but this place is nice because it's closer to home. I had breakfast across the street at Snooze and parked in the parking garage. It cost two dollars that I thought was a little ridiculous but we didn't want to street park. ~~~~~~~~~ THE TIRAMISU ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The truffle had a milk chocolate a thick milk chocolate shell on the outside but when I took the first bite I felt like I was having a cup of coffee with the shot of espresso. I am not sure if the espresso is flavored or not but either way marks this one a winner. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ THE CHOCOLATE CARAMEL ~~~~~~~ This milk chocolate shell on the outside had a nice bit but when chocolate and caramel are mixed together wasn't the best combo. Neither flavors combined and there was a time I thought alcohol was inside it but it was the caramel that over powered the chocolate that made that taste like that. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ SEE YOU SOON! read more

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I forgot to mention the owners said they're making Easter baskets for sale.. they were super cute! I highly recommend if anyone is looking for the holiday read more

Thank you Google maps for finding this gem for me! Soo many choices of candies to buy by the pound! They even have fresh special truffles and fudge! You MUST get the "fudgepacker"!! It won't disappoint and the flavors are soo perfectly balanced. I wanted to try the specialty sodas, but I already overdid it with everything I already purchased. I was literally a kid in a candy shop and treated myself. I'll make this a stop whenever I'm in SD. Shannon was soo great, so was Cindy! read more

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Really delicious fudge and a whole lot of fun candy that you can't find anywhere else. be sure that when you get a hotdog next-door you don't leave your candy bag on the table. I'm pretty devastated. read more

Whenever I have lunch or dinner nearby I almost always dip into Candy Depot for the best candy prices in town! Okay, I'm lying, their prices are on par with Sweet Factory and all those other joints that run the same business model. To be honest, the candy I like the most is usually found in all grocery stores so I don't dip into that s#it here. Buuuutttt... How about homemade fudge, everybody?! Yep, they're making their own fudge in house and I'm a sucker for that sweetness. I spent about $7.00 on three smallish pieces of fudge and damn they were delicious. This is the way to go, my friends. It's so decadent that you can't eat too much and those three pieces lasted me two nights, one nibble at a time. So, while Candy Depot was once a stop after my destination, they've now become my destination. Thanks fudge. read more

The lady me and my girlfriend met who own this place was super nice and funny. She was very helpful and the store itself is awesome with one of the most varied selections of candy I've ever seen, really delicious fudge and cool items like ice cream floats with sodas that I hadn't seen before. As a lifelong candy and soda junkie this place seriously raised the bar and blew me away. read more

I had just finished lunch across the street at Lemonade and needed to get my parking validated, I walked to Candy Depot in hopes of getting some candy and free parking. There are so many different options of candy to choose from and I was really excited to see that they had mini jawbreakers! This is definitely my candy of choice. I filled my bag with jawbreakers, rock candy, sour belts and some random chocolates for Bryan. As I was checking out I logged in my telephone number and got a free tote bag! Score, I love getting little freebies! I was a little under to get my parking validated so I got another little treat. The cashier was really friendly and we went on for some time about making sweets with grated coconut! I still get little bonus rewards for dropping by my first time! Definitely a sweet little visit when you're in the neighborhood! read more

+ Conveniently located right next to the movie theater. + Solid selection - they had lots of gummies to choose from. Didn't look for anything else. Love those gummies! + Friendly service. - Might be cheaper to have a crack addiction. The bulk candy prices are a bit steep. Tiny baggie ended up being $7+ dollars. read more

Okay so today I was very excited to go here they were nice at first but when I asked a question she made it seem so difficult pls if your trying to go here don't because it will ruin your experience like mines especially the girl with the glasses don't know her name but she was very rude an lack's of customer service I got a reply back from my review from the owner she claims to be nice an helpful but no she was smirking an laughing like I didn't understand her she was to busy scooping sugar or whatever an not fully giving me the attention a new customer should have gotten read more

Went in yesterday with one of my best friends. We went in and started looking around. Somebody that works there has asked if we have ever been there. We said no. She explained there is a sanitation station at the front of the store and asked us to use it. We said fine, It's no problem. We sanitized and started looking around again. A couple walked in behind us and started looking around. The worker asked, hey, have you been here before, then she realized she knew them. NEVER ASKED THEN TO SANITIZE. My friend and I realized it immediately. We are still looking around and another lady that works there walks up to us and puts her hands on my friends shoulders and asks her if she has sanitized, mind you this worker has no mask on and she physically touched my fried. We decided to leave. Nobody even thanked us for coming in or said, see you next time. How dare you ask us to sanitize twice then put your hands on my friend and have no mask on, but your friends were walking around the store having a good ole time, touching everything and they were not asked to sanitize. It's sad because we went in to buy a float, they look really good, but we will never know. Never going back read more

Great fudge. Excellent friendly service. The ambiance has a big inflated Unicorn and lots of quirky fun things.

The ladies here are super friendly and helpful They have a great selection of candies but the crown jewel is their homemade fudge and truffles Delicious! The only negative is that like many businesses in the area, parking can be a challenge unless you want to use the parking garage.. as a plus they do validate parking read more

Stopped by here while waiting for my sister to finish an interview and the owners were amazingly sweet and welcoming! It was nice and cool on a hot day I even got myself a root beer float with their speciality sodas! I definitely recommend coming in here for the excellent customer service filled with funny jokes and laughs. read more