This place was such an unexpected find in downtown Lancaster. As a kids growing up in Pennsylvania,…read moreI was long fascinated with international foods and snacks. I can only think of my teenage self finding this store. I loved trying new foods and learning about the different tastes and interests of other countries. The snacks here cover the globe. There are the Asian snacks like the Japanese Botan candy with edible wrappers made of rice to very hard to find snacks from France including naturally flavored lollipops and famed potato chips in various flavors. There is also an interesting range of chocolates here. The store is tiny but makes use of the space by packing the shelves. It's definitely worth the stop!

This place is a must-visit if you love discovering snacks from around the world. The selection is…read morehuge so plan to spend at least an hour just browsing all the options. We tried the jamón/ham-flavored chips (a little pricey at $7 for a large bag, but fun to try) and some floral-flavored Skittles that genuinely tasted like flowers. On the drinks side, we went with the Rouge flavor from Orangina, which was delicious. The staff were super friendly and gave us honest recommendations instead of just pushing the popular items. Highly recommend if you're looking for something fun and a little different to do. The store is broken up into two sections across from one another in a store complex area (snacks on one side and drinks on the other). It's on the smaller side but a very chill vibe! It's a great place for browsing, snacking, and finding your new snack to try.

wonder place for supplies and John is great I always go y…read moreThere're for my candy supples I been going there for about 5years now and love the service

As a non Lancaster native, I did have to Google to find this place but I am glad I did. I was…read morelooking for a place that I could get specific jellybean flavors and not a mixture like what they sell at grocery stores. I found this place sells not just jellybeans but lots of other candies that are weighted. They sell candy you can hand pick or prepackaged bulk candy. They also sell regular candy items you also see in grocery stores. I met the owner, John, on my visit and he was so personable and kind. Really welcoming! The woman working the cash register also was super nice. Recommend checking them out!

This is my absolute favorite place to get chocolate and candy. Owners are super sweet and helpful…read more Themed boxes for each holiday. Ample parking in parking lot or in front of store. They have candy like licorice, lollipops, and gummy candy too. Award winning chocolates in my opinion! #chocolate covered marshmallows #turtles #chocolate covered pretzels #darkchocolate #milkchocolate

Thanks to the traveling Lion, I have had delicious dark chocolate peanut butter cups from Spence…read more So when we had the opportunity to come by again, a stop in was a must-do. Alas, they close in June and open in October. Sigh.

The BEST chocolate by far Taste like the way chocolate used…read moreto taste. Great selection of chocolates And the Easter eggs get sold out the week before Easter. It wouldn't be Easter without them

Great candy. My mother's favorite for 90+ years .1/2 lb Chocolate Easter eggs, coconut cream. It's…read moreall good. Family owned and operated. My grandfather bought candy from them as a young man. One of our Easter traditions

This place transcends decadence!! From award winning caramels dusted with sea salt, to thoughtfully…read moregift wrapped boxes,Mary Ellen has created a true gem in the heart of Lancaster. Open for well over a year now,this local treasure has quickly become the go to place for chocolate and more refined,sophisticated confections.Don't let the sophisticated aspect scare you off.You'll understand the once you sample one of the many items in the store.This go to place is perfect for any gift giving holiday,wedding,anniversary,or simply when you're sweet tooth is barking that it NEEDS something sweet!!!! Mary ellen and her daughters will help you pick out the perfect chocolate,caramels,or confections for whatever your need,and then beautifully wrap your treats with your pick of a huge selections of truly stylish ribbon...Also check out the sister store located directly behind,Bon Appitite

Try their new cafe at 301 queen. Great food, fun experience.read more

First visit, it won't be the last. We needed to find some toffee for a gift and a search led us…read morehere. Honestly we've been driving right by it for years. It's a small store tucked off the main road with shelves and shelves of all sorts of homemade candy--gummies, coated nuts, and chocolate covering anything you can think of. Met the candy maker Steve while we were there, he couldn't have been nicer. Everyone in the store was lovely & there's a cat hanging around for petting, what better way to spend some time on a Saturday. Hours are seasonal, so plan accordingly.

Our way out of town as we headed back home from vacation, we stopped by here and went nuts lol. I…read morelove chocolate and so does my son, so does my mom, doesn't everyone? Anyway we got a ton of stuff, all delicious and reasonably priced. Service was great, woman was super nice. Cute little place.

I recently participated in Georgie Lou's Retro Candy's 6th Annual Sweetheart Stroll, and while this…read moremay have been their sixth time hosting it, it was my first time even hearing about it. I immediately corrected that mistake by buying a ticket the moment I saw the event posted--and then started counting down the days. The concept alone sold me: a ticketed, adults-focused stroll through downtown Carlisle, with participating small businesses offering tastings, experiences, treats, and deals. Sweethearts of all kinds were welcome--couples, besties, gal pals--and dressing in red and pink for Valentine's vibes was strongly encouraged. Say less. Ticketing was super easy, and Georgie Lou's did a fantastic job with pre-event communication, especially via social media. One post in particular deserves a shout-out: a reminder to bring a bag to carry your treats. This is something I absolutely would not have thought about until I was awkwardly shoving sweet treats into my coat pockets. I came prepared with a small reusable shopping bag (pink, obviously), and by the end of the stroll it was completely full of sweets, trinkets, and purchases. Meanwhile, others were struggling with overflowing pockets alongside gloves, hats, maps, and life regrets. Lesson learned. Excellent advice! I found parking around 1pm and headed to Georgie Lou's to check in and grab my materials. The staff were incredibly friendly, checked my name off the list, and sent me on my way with a Map of Hearts, a button identifying me as an official 2026 Sweetheart Stroller, and a small sweet treat to kick things off. I also took some time to explore the shop itself--my first visit--and wow! They have managed to pack an impressive amount of nostalgic goodness into a small space. Total blasts from the past, plus candies I'd never seen before. Super fun shop! From there, the stroll itself was a delight. Georgie Lou's clearly put a lot of care into coordinating participating businesses, and it showed. Most spots offered sweet treats, discounts, or special offerings, but every single business was warm, welcoming, and happy to have folks stopping in. Even though I've done a few downtown Carlisle walk-style events before, I still discovered shops I'd never been in--and every purchase I made that day was from a place I was visiting for the first time. That alone feels like a win. Overall, this was a fantastic way to spend a few hours on a very chilly January Saturday. It got me out of the house, walking downtown, supporting local businesses, and discovering gems I usually zoom past while driving from Point A to Point B. I had such a great time that I jokingly asked if I could pre-register for next year... apparently that's "not a thing yet." Fine. I'll wait. :) This has officially been added to my annual tradition list. Great event, great execution, great vibes. Well done, Georgie Lou's!

Great nostalgic candy shop...lots of unique inventory! Definitely a great gift spot for people of…read moreall ages.

The smell of the most delectable warm chocolate tickles the nose immediately. The staff greeted us…read moreand directed us to exactly the items I needed to complete the Mother's Day shopping. I selected the caramels, bridge mix, quail eggs (chocolate covered caramels- YUM!), and a small selection of truffles. I even picked up a few items for myself.

This place is amazing. These days when know one knows anything the shoppe they work in, the…read moresalespeople at Macris chocolates know their chocolate. I so wish I lived closer (well maybe not -I would eat too much chocolate). It reminds me when I was a boy at The Chocolate Twist in Bonwit Village (Commack) NY.