Coons Candy - First Visit…read more Let's go ahead and name what some of us have probably thought: pulling up to a place called Coons Candy comes with hesitation -- especially as a Black customer. It's an unspoken (and sometimes spoken) moment of pause, wondering what kind of experience you're walking into. But curiosity -- and a soft spot for old-school sweets -- led us to check it out. To my surprise, the staff couldn't have been more welcoming. As soon as we walked in, we were greeted with friendly smiles and offered samples of fudge, toffee, and a few other homemade treats. That immediately softened the moment and brought on a bit of nostalgia -- felt like walking into one of those general stores my MawMaw would take me to, or a Cracker Barrel stop on a road trip. The store itself is exactly what you'd expect from a small-town candy shop: shelves packed with retro candies, novelty drinks, locally made honey and syrups, quirky gifts, and yes -- edible bugs. It's cozy and cluttered in a fun, old-school way. We left with: * Boba Vida popping pearls (dark cherry) * Sugar Daddy, Victory sticks, Stallion candy smokes, raspberry & green apple sticks * Locally made honey * A mix of glass-bottle sodas: * Sioux City Ginger Beer + Prickly Pear * Reading Draft Honey Cream * Drive-In Cherry Limeade * Nehi Peach * Ginger Strawberry tea * Hot & Spicy Ginger Beer This is definitely a place for folks who love that nostalgic candy-store vibe and don't mind digging through shelves of old favorites and funky surprises. ‍ Final take: It was a mixed bag. The selection was fun and the staff made us feel welcome. But the name? It sticks -- and not in a sweet way. That hesitation doesn't go away entirely, and I'd understand if someone else passed on the visit for that reason alone. I'm glad I saw it for myself. Would I go back? Maybe. Would I recommend it? Depends who's asking.

We stopped by today & had to buy some of the delicious fudge! Utterly charming store. I will never…read moredrive past again. Wonderful chocolates, hard candies & so much cuteness! Plus, really sweet people. I'm so glad we stopped! If you have a problem with name, please get some professional help. You're ridiculous. It's their last name.

You know how people say they feel like 'a kid in a candy store?' I brought my three youngest God…read moresons here on a walk once (the middle one tricked me) and they were absolutely overwhelmed by the options. A kid in a candy store is overwhelmed and then over-stimulated and will probably cry. I would rather be thrown back into that oubliette. The staff here is helpful and friendly and seemingly unperturbed by the constant barrage of questions from a six and four-year-old. They have tiny shopping carts that they wandered the store with as they examined everything. I'm happy for you, dear reader, that they were touching things that were in sealed containers. They picked, and picked, and picked until they found the candy that was perfect for them and picked a candy for their sister who didn't come along. They were so surprised when they actually had to give it to them. There is a selection of candy from all over the world and usually seasonal findings. They also offer a wide selection of sugary drinks to go with your sugary solids. My favorite? The quarter machines where the boys got toys they didn't need and some Smarties to eat on the way home (since I didn't let them open the candy they got at the store). I am sure you've inferred that we've been back. It's a great place to 'accidentally' wind up when you're on a walk with the kids.

We were just visiting the city with no plans and drove to the city before we headed back home to…read moreColumbus so we drove into the city and around the park and my niece not knowing what this store was told me she wanted to see what was inside. She has a good sense of sweets apparently. We were greeted immediately by Vanessa and was told if we have any questions just to let her know. My mom was interested in the popcorn which Vanessa told us a little about. We spent about 20 to 25 minutes just browsing and looking at the assortment of old school candy my mom hasn't seen in a while, some did bring back memories for me too. I liked the stickers, the cloud decorations and the soda pop collection. Vanessa was super sweet just like the store. If I come back we'll definitely be visiting again.

Great selection of candy -- from many different countries and a great amount of vegan candy! Owner…read moreis kind and gets to know his costumers, for example always letting me know if there are new vegan candies in store (even if I haven't been there in a while!). Clean space as well, highly recommended!

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Nice and vibrant place with lots of candy variety along with a couple of oddball trinkets. The…read moreclerk was super friendly too!

First to start it off the customer service was ratchet because the cashier yelled at a child…read morebecause they were telling their mom about a candy they liked but the store did not have. There is false marketing in the store because there is a huge sign that says free samples inside and my children rushed to get the samples but were sadly disappointed when they came to realize that the store did not actually give free samples. The ambiance in the store was rude and negative and was not an experience I enjoyed. The children said the candy was good but I believe it was overpriced and they were out of stock with many items. They seemed annoyed when the children walked in which made them very upset. I overall did not enjoy this experience and neither did my children.

Just visited the Dublin location and I'm so excited to have one at Bridge Park! This store is so…read morefun' it's full of unique candy items and small toys. We stopped in after brunch on Sunday and our entire family had a blast. The staff are super friendly, prices vary, from reasonable to high depending on the item. I'm curious if it has to do with where the item is shipped from. Regardless we are so grateful to have them here and will definitely be back!

Very cool selector of exotic sodas and candies here!…read more Word of warning. Some items don't have the ingredients listed or are listed in other languages as they're imported, so be very, very careful if you have food allergies.

Our first time here and loved it! Cute place with so many great retro candies - brings a smile to…read moreyour face. Super friendly and helpful owner and staff too - we'll be back!

Great service and very friendly staff. The coffee is wonderful too! We use this place for our…read moreweekly mens' group. Lots of space and we tend to make new friends with the other patrons.

I visited Choffeys for the first time a week ago on…read moreSaturday morning to meet up with some new friends. I had a great chat with the friendly barista who made me a great vanilla latte. I enjoyed that quiet atmosphere and would definitely come back again.!!!

They have an amazing selection of meats and cheese! The staff is very knowledgeable and friendly…read more The shop is small and puts me in the mind of a quaint country market. They have a wonderful selection of cheese knives, boards and fondue pots. When I asked them to help me with a meat and cheese board for my Halloween Wedding they went above and beyond!!! I plan to continue to use them for all of my catering!

I love this place. They have quite a few specialty deli items like cheese and meats. If you're…read moremaking a charcuterie board, you need to go here. The owner is super nice and willing to let you sample the product before you buy. Very nice inside. If you're looking for specialty items, this is the place.

I got the lavender ice cream and the blueberry cornmeal ice creams. They went together really well…read moreand were so tasty!

Cute little candy store on the corner of some shops in downtown Grove City. It has unique soda…read moreflavors, icecream, homemade candy & some random knicknacks inside for purchase. There was one worker inside, but it never seems to be busy when I drive by so there was no issue with service.

I feel like a kid again every time I step into Clown Cone. Great ice cream, food, snacks and Knick…read moreKnack for such a great price.

Sometimes I don't think about recommending some thing that's been around so long. My 50 year old…read moreniece used to love to go to this place when she was a kid. I've been taken nephews and cousins and my own children here forever. Their chocolate ice cream is my chocolate Favorite, the kids love the chocolate cones! And I must say the service there is good because it seems to be like we spent about 1000 years in there to spend five dollars per kid lol and nobody else got impatient except me. There's not a lot of room in there but it's just a fun experience for kids and grandmas too