I can't give The Candy Store anything less than 5 stars due to their incredible candy selection. I think they carried all the heavy hitters of Swedish candy in every flavor imaginable. We got so many different varieties of candy and everything was great. Only annoying part is they have to scoop it for you. Which I get in a hygienic practice, but extremely inconvenient to get a large selection and try many different flavors. You're subject to the scoop they do and don't get to really individualize your bag. read more

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I've been wanting to come to The Candy Store because it seems so cute! I run by it pretty often. It's a great location, very walkable and accessible via bike (on Polk St!) or Muni. I walked in and the store is very cute. I saw on the Noah Kahan website they were a local business he was partnering with. They had special candy that he himself likes and gave me a free candy and a Noah Kahan postcard, too! Knocking off 2 stars because service was not good! 2 young women were standing around chatting. They didn't stop to welcome me in or offer help! We only talked when I went to the cash register. read more

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Cute little shop. Found out they have been around 19 year. The lady bagging the candy and working the register was super sweet. Daughter loved the gummies. Some of the items they have inside brought me to my childhood. read more

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Stopped by The Candy Store today to pick up some sour Swedish candy. I loved the aesthetic - the glass candy jars lining the walls added a nostalgic charm. With so many fun and unique options, it was hard to choose just a few. I ended up with a small bag of five selections, which was $14. P.S. I heard they recently celebrated their 18th anniversary!! read more

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My friend and I stopped by on a Saturday around 3 PM, and while there were a few people inside, it wasn't too crowded--perfect for browsing. One of the employees recommended we try their $25 bag of assorted Swedish candy to sample a variety before deciding on our favorites. It was a great way to discover new flavors without committing to just one. I loved the variety and the option to try different sweets, and if you're looking for a smaller option, they also have $12.50 candy bags. The candy was expensive but I liked being able to see it in person vs buying online. read more

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This gem is always on my "sweet day in SF" list! It's a charming, small shop with a wall of endless, delicious possibilities. I love that you can choose exactly how much (or how little) you want. It's perfect for sampling or customizing your own mix. It's a fun stop for tourists exploring the neighborhood, but even more special for locals looking to create custom candy favor bags or adding something unique to their candy dish. Candy tastes fresh & the assortment of shapes & sour levels are 10/10. I only wish I lived a bit closer... but maybe it's better that way! It keeps this place feeling like an extra special treat every time I visit! read more

This is my dream candy store. Small, cozy & happy. The staff is also above and beyond the friendliest people I've ever met. Especially the owner. It's also the place to come if you want to try Swedish candy, BUBs yes, but they have so much more than that. And the staff always have great recommendations. I always feel welcome even though I'm super indecisive. Will always recommend this place when you need a sweet treat. read more

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This candy store is a charming little spot with a fun and eclectic selection of treats. We always come back for the Swedish candy, where you can hand-pick your favorites--it's definitely the highlight. There's plenty here to spark your curiosity and try something new. Parking on the street has never been an issue for us, and the shop owners are always kind and welcoming. A great place to stop by if you're in the area! read more

Love Love LOVE this store!!! Great customer service, awesome candy selection. Cone here every time I visit the Haight

I'm so sad because this candy store has been around for a while, but I didn't discover it until recently via social media. Swedish candy is trending right now and this was the closest store that had it. The store is right off of Polk street. Parking can be tricky but if you go earlier in the day, it's easier. I went on a Saturday around 1pm and there wasn't a line. There were a couple people inside. The store is set up where they had jars of candy lined up on the wall. You can't make your own candy bag. You can buy candy by the 1/4 lb but they also had some premade bags which is what I got. It was $25 for the bag. It had an assortment of sweet and sour gummy candies. It's a nice change from other candy you usually get at the grocery store. I hope to come back for more when I finish my bag. read more

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Very cute shop, good variety of authentic Swedish candy (bubs, s-marke, etc), and has always been fresh every time I've gone. Out of all the Swedish candy shops in the city, this one does feel the most expensive but it's close and quality is good. Minus one star bc the owner / workers never seem actually happy that you're there. Even if you're the only one in the shop, I always feel super rushed, they're a bit pushy: "what else? Is that all? Okay? Anything else?" Half the fun is just browsing everything and the more I browse, the more I'll likely buy which means more money for them! read more

With all the hype with Swedish candy, it was cool to find a local shop that sells them! It's also nice to hear that they've been a candy shop since 2007 and they're getting so much good business. My friend and I decided to visit on a Saturday afternoon, about an hour before closing. We were fortunate enough to arrive when the line wasn't super long yet, and we were very excited to try Swedish candy! Others in line were building their own candy bags, but we opted for the 1lb Swedish mix that was already prepackaged Swedish candy of various types, including the popular Bubs. The ladies working were so sweet & welcoming, and they tried to accommodate everyone in an orderly manner to ensure the line goes smoothly. I love that the wall was just decorated with so many kinds of candy, it was candy heaven. There was a cute bench outside the store, so my friend and I decided to try our Swedish candy for the first time there. It was such a good experience, getting to try out the variations and choosing our favorites. The Bubs candy definitely lives up to the hype, and it got my friend and I obsessed and wanting more. We will definitely make another trip out into the city to grab more candy and support this local business read more

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Similar to other reviews, we had a disappointing experience here. A middle-aged woman (likely the owner) helped us, but her attitude felt very passive-aggressive and pushy, even though the store was empty and we had no reason to rush. When another customer came in--someone she clearly knew--her demeanor changed immediately. She became friendly, attentive, and even offered him a free sample, something we were never offered. The discrepancy in treatment left a bad taste in our mouths. Candy should be fun, but the service here was anything but. Overall, I wouldn't recommend this store based on the customer experience. If you're desperate for candy, you can give it a try, but don't expect welcoming service. read more

As a type two diabetic, this place is my kryptonite. But after seeing all the Swedish candy trending on Tik Tok I had to check it out. I went about an hour before they closed and there was a line. Only waited about 15 mins though, with maybe 20 people ahead of me. It's really small inside and there were only two employees. Customer service was good. The owner was the one who helped me out and I told her it was my first time here. I wish she told me more about the candies but I know she saw the line and with them closing soon she probably wanted to get through everyone quickly. Still super friendly though! Just wish I got some info on fan faves or diff flavor/texture profiles between the candies. There are signs in front of the glass jar to let you know. Their main focus is gummies but they do have lollipops, chocolates and other candy. It's $25 per pound. They have the Swedish candy pre bagged already but no one in front of me was purchasing them. They were just picking out from the jars. Peer pressured into creating my own mix and also buying the pre-mix so spent $40. Definitely a splurge but it's chewy, yummy, quality candy! It is sour and just my fav type of gummy candy. My fav are the bubs (it's like a marshmallow texture. Not sure how to exactly describe it but it just melts in your mouth) and the sugar lips. Overall, I'm glad this business is flourishing and wish the owner so much success. Definitely a nice feeling to feel like a kid in a candy store and having adult money to pick whatever I want. read more

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The candy itself was fine, definitely authentic. The frustrating part was the weird vibe of the people working, and the ridiculous "scoop rule." My cousin and I walked in and weren't greeted, even though we were the only 2 in the shop and both woman were standing there just looking at us which was weird, but not a big deal. Then, we started taking about which candy we wanted to try and one of the ladies stopped me from speaking to let me know they don't do single pieces of candy, even of the big ones, they only go off of "scoops." They were not scoopers, they were using tongs, and multiple times reached in to give me two tongs worth of candy when I nicely asked for only only one. Some candy she would give me one heaping tong scoop, and others 2, it made no sense, but I am not one to argue. I only ended up getting to pick 7 different candies before my whole bag was filled and cost me $47. This was a bad and weird experience, and the candies I chose weren't even that good. read more

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I was super excited to go to this store as I saw there was one in New York but closer! When we entered, there was a nice girl that was able to help us out but we weren't ready and let the people behind us go first. The initial interaction with the first girl was very plesant. However, after we were ready and wanted to try some of the candy out, this older lady came out with attitude and did not display someone who was happy to help in a candy store. I wanted to try some of the sour bubs as I was already planning to purchase, but the lady denied my request after asking to try another candy and prompted to ask if I was even going to buy candy... I did not like her attitude and understand that there are limitations, but why not let us try the candy that is best known... That did not make any sense to me. In addition, the store only had premade bags for the BUBS candy and none that you could get in a bag you can make yourself. Another thing was the pricing. I understand these are exotic candies, but the price was overwhelming expensive. It was $24 a pound. We got two and the price was $50 which is insane. read more

I had no idea Swedish candy was a thing. Took my niece here and she was really excited when she saw all the options. The people running the shop were very nice and very friendly with my niece. The price for some candy was a little shocking even for me! Just remember you are in SF and with that comes SF prices. Overall I'd come back if I was looking for this specific candy otherwise I'm fine with whatever I can find at my local grocery store. read more

Candy shops are in right now i guess! Went to New York recently and tried Bonbon too. Not a huge candy person but was convinced to stop by. It's a cute tiny shop I thought the candy texture and flavor were pretty good. Definitely on average, better than candy at Bonbon, if that helps as a reference point. Our favorite was the blue raspberry candy, the flavor and texture were immaculate. It's definitely worth stopping by and grabbing a bag of candy if youre nearby. If you love candy, then this may be worth a regular visit if youre willing to pay a heftier price. $25 per pound isn't cheap, but I would say you do get quality gummies and candies you wouldnt get elsewhere. The main things preventing me from giving it higher is the price and service. It's a small shop and it took some time to pick which candy we wanted in our bag. The people helping us did a good job, it just felt rushed and not as warm as you would hope. read more

But flies in the shop are not what I want to see when getting candy. Give candy tasting!!!! Please.

I came to this store looking for Swedish candies I saw on social media from Poppin Candy, and the staff was more than helpful in fulfilling my needs! They were very welcoming and provided helpful suggestions about which candies taste good based on the references I gave. They were also generous in giving samples. I will definitely go back. read more

Located just off upper Polk Street in Russian Hill, this candy store offers a variety of assortment of Swedish candy! There is street parking nearby and it wasn't super busy when my friend and I visited around 2 pm on a Friday. My friend and I got one bag of swedish tutti frutti bubs, swedish raspberry-citrus sour skulls, swedish sour dizzy skulls, sour smoochie lips, and percy pigs which came out to about $20! The employees were super nice as well :) Follow @michellehan.guide on Instagram for more! read more

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Well-stocked with Swedish candy -- bubs, hallonshots, skulls, you name it! My favorites are: sour pineapple-passionfruit skulls, strawberry-pomegranate ovals, raspberry hallonshots, strawberry and cream tubes. These are must-tries!! They also sell interesting candies from other European countries; I love the Percy Pigs from the UK. Some cons: 1. It's pretty pricey at $25/pound. 2. You can't scoop out your own candy like you would at normal candy shops like It'Sugar. The workers scoop it, so sometimes, I end up with more of a candy that I wanted less of and vice versa. 3. Sometimes, the candies I like are out-of-stock and take a while to get back in-stock. It's so conveniently located right off of Polk Street, and I'm usually in and out with my candy within 10mins whenever I visit. The store itself is small and cute. read more

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I went on a Wednesday afternoon around 3/4PM & was the only customer. So many fully stocked candy jars! I came to see if they had the popular bubs & skulls and they had both (and in so many flavors)!!! Got the pre made pack because she said the cola skull & banana caramel bubs were sold out but in the pre made pack and also got a bag with a few flavors of each bub & skull. Spent around $50 on the two bags. I really love the texture & flavor of this candy! It's very marshmalloy & soft! My favorites are the watermelon & sour pear bubs. Love this cute lil candy store & will definitely be back for a restock! read more

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Literally has every candy I could possibly think of and really nice ladies working behind the counter!! Interesting it seemed like they were annoyed I only came for swedish candy, but definitely just want their other candy to get some love too. read more

Love this local candy store for high quality sweets and Swedish candy. They have an incredible selection of nostalgic treats along with fun and funky options that you can't help but try! Super friendly people and they are always willing to help you put together the perfect customized bag. Highly recommend! read more

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Unfortunately, this trip to the bay was a bust and this place really managed to make me grateful I was headed home. It was nested in a neighborhood that was congested and off the beaten path and spoiler alert, you see the entire shop in a single photo. This place is about the size of a bedroom and I almost passed out of the predatory price of $25 per pound for a variety of candy you can order from Amazon for 1/3 that price. In addition, there is a store near me that sell Assorted Cherry and Fruit Sours for $4 per pound and most like sells 60% of what this place sells for a minimum of 75% less. Even the places in the mall that over charge don't charge more than $18 per pound. I guess when you have two people working and you have to pay those wages, this is how you get it done. I guess if everyone in the neighborhood is a millionaire, this is pocket change, but for me, I'll pay extra for some nostalgia, but this was the biggest overcharge I've ever seen. I bet the candy shop in Disneyland is less than this place and there I even get a Mickey Swag Bag. The fact that this place is flooded with high reviews tells me every last person here either doesn't know the value of a dollar or doesn't care. No responsible adult would contribute to this inflation. read more

Instagram has brought us here for a day trip. Thanks for social media, businesses are being discovered. Tiny shop in SF located by Broadway St. It was nice walking around to see the shops. There was a line to get in, but understandable, we the shop was tiny! $25/lb is steep, but the candy is fresh and flown in from Sweden weekly. This is a dream for someone who loves gummies and sour things. So many options. I am not a fan of sour, but the texture of the candy was delectable. So many fun looking gummies like chicken feet, percy pigs, and more! It was fun selecting the candy to try later. The candy is high in quality and fresh! read more

Love coming to this little candy store to get my candy fix! So many choices & they have my favorite bubs flavors! The workers are always kind & you'll leave with a big smile on your face :) read more

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Diane is the best and the selection is unbeatable! Swedish candy forever! Always a treat!

I love this store!!! I stopped by here today with my friends after seeing someone post about it on Instagram yesterday. The store itself is so pleasing to the eye. Immediately upon walking in, I was greeted with ceiling-height shelves of jars of colorful candy. It was so overwhelmingly beautiful!! The lady working there was so helpful - my friend is vegetarian and there was a list of non-gelatin candies provided. She answered so many questions I had and gave me such good suggestions. She even made me a custom mix of sour and gummy candies so I could try everything. She was super patient. The candy itself was amazing!! I got to try so many European gummies and chocolates that I've never seen before. Each one was a unique flavor experience and every one was surprisingly fresh and not stale at all. Of course, the price of $25/lb was pretty steep, but I was willing to pay as these candies are all imported from Europe and I loved the idea of being able to try a little bite or piece of a bunch of them. I loved it here and can't wait to come back to try more candies!! read more

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The Swedish candy is overpriced, but the service and staff are so helpful. All of the candy are in little jars and the workers scoop some in a plastic clear bag for you. Just remember that Swedish candy is a TikTok trend so the place will be busy, when I went they were all in stock. Try the bubs read more

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The candy in here is unreal!! Super yummy, chewy, sweet, sour, just everything you want. Plus the owner is very helpful, kind and knowledgeable. read more

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This is the best candy store in the entire united states- possibly in the entire world. Diane, the owner, is one of the kindest, funniest, most wonderful and warm people that exists on this planet. You are very lucky if you are able to meet her and be in her presence. They have the BEST selection of candy bar none. They have very rare and unusual candies and the candy is always fresh. It is never stale. Diane orders the candy every 3 weeks so it's always fresh. This is my haven. I come every single week. My faves (which they have memorized and I don't even have to ask for anymore) jelly babies, strawberry piglets, rainbow drops, and strawberry bricks. This is the best place in the world. Go see for yourself! read more

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Pros: clean, well stocked, great assortment, SWEDISH CANDY (what we came here for) Cons: the woman (owner possibly?) seemed annoyed right off the bat and we felt extremely rushed when picking out candy. Customer service skills were majorly lacking-- otherwise I would have given 5 stars. Bummer! read more

My wife and I got hyped up after watching TikTok videos about Swedish candy and such and happen to be in the area of the Candy Store. Super cute little location. Lines can be long, more of an assembly line kind of service yes the prices are high but I don't regret the purchase some things I don't see at your local supermarket. Just wish the customer experience was better. Great candy read more

Super friendly and great Swedish candy selection! The Coca Cola skull was my favorite piece! read more

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I visited this store after becoming obsessed with the Swedish candy craze that has overtaken TikTok. The owner of the shop was there and she was so, so kind. She showed me all of the different candies that they had at the moment and offered me a business card so that I could reach out to inquire about any stock in the future. The shop itself is super quaint. It is super cute and organized inside, and all the candy looks so pretty. Definitely stop by! read more

The workers were really nice and the candy is to die for I would recommend this place for sure just beware of cavities

The environment of this shop is so welcoming and so fun! My fiance and I LOVE coming in here and having a few laughs and amazing conversations with the owner! The candy here is always, ALWAYS fresh and so so good. We almost always fill up our 1lb bags and tend to go over because the selection here is UNMATCHED with other candy shops. We love it here and come here to celebrate anything in life. If you're ever in the area or literally want candy, take the drive down here and get some, it's always worth it! read more

There are two things in this world that are flawless: Beyonce and Candy Cane Caramels from The Candy Store. Let's start 2017 by reviewing some place sweet --- And may we all have a sweet 2017! So one of my most favorite people in San Francisco works here and sent me the cutest candy tray. Upon first bite, I was hooked! I want more. I need more. I need to come here! Without having to step foot inside, I can already tell you that gorgeous people work here because my friend is a babe. You SF people are so lucky to have her serve you such delicious sweets. Yum! In my candy tray were tropical snowflake gummies, chocolate snowmen, sugar plums, and candy cane caramels. The candy cane caramels are by far my absolute favorite! They're so small and poppable! The tropical snowflakes are also amazing and the chocolate snowmen are so smooth. I'll be honest and admit that the sugar plums aren't my favorite. Anyways, what a great treat! It held up so nicely in the transit and it was delish! I embarrassingly must admit that it didn't even last a while week. I ate it all! read more

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