Wow. I figured it would be fun for the kid, and of course have interesting pop. But we walked in…read moreand were greeted with toys and candy and ice cream and games and figures and much more. And pop. Ended up with some candy and ice cream. I got the Lake Erie Cookie Monster, which had chunks of cookie dough, etc., in it and was tinted blue. Fun and refreshing. Kid K liked her vanilla. Service was great. Prices are fair. The place is cool. Free city parking across the street. Wish we had this in my town; combine Rocket Fizz and a local toy store and a small ice cream shop, and you'd get close.

Botton Line: Soda Pop's kicks major ass…read more Why? Here's why: 1. Great location: It's located on W Water Street, just WSW of Columbus avenue...it's right in heart of (resurgent) downtown Sandusky. 2. Sweets: They have a very nice selection of olde tyme candy. You'll find the likes of Abba-Zabba, Goo Goo Cluster, Chick-o-Sticks, wax mustaches/lips/fangs, etc. Obviously, they have newer brands, as well. 3. Drinks: They have a superior selection of "craft" pop, including diet Dang, the best diet pop in the world. Also, I saw Ale 8, Moxie, Cheerwine, about 75 varieties of Root beer, and a bunch more pop. 4. They have ice cream floats (can't vouch for these...yet). ...best of all... 5. The back room: It's part pop culture museum (from the 50s to the 2000s) and part flea market. Need a poster of Wonder Woman (either Lynda or Gal), John Wayne, Arnold, or Magic Johnson? Get it here. Desire to posses the Gorf cartridge or Activision Football cartridge for your Atari 2600? You're covered. Want that Fat Albert board game that you've been missing since 1973? You're in luck. There are TONS of things to check out and, if you choose, to buy. I bought a couple of books that I had as a kid and haven't seen since the 80s...("The Encyclopedia of Hostile Aliens," and "Earth's Greatest Interstellar Battles"). 6. Video Games: This is especially cool...in the back room, you'll find a MultiGame machine that's in great condition. 55 games...1 quarter per play. Come in on Friday and you'll find that it's set on "free play." Yep. I don't know about you, but the next time I'm in Sandusky, with or without the kids, drunk or sober, naked or fully clothed, I'm stopping at Soda Pop's, and ain't nobody stoppin' me! FIVE STARS!

I wish I could knit, I would have bought a lot more. Sure, I could learn, but I won't. My…read moreknitting friend was in heaven and more than made up for my lack of purchases. The different kinds of wools and bamboo yarns, cotton, linen - almost sensory overload! And the sheep were so cute!

Lovely place. It has everything. (Cards, music, clothes, jewelry, toys for kids, Christmas stuff,…read morenautical things, crackers, dips, and not to forget their homemade fudge is fabulous.

FULL DISCLOSURE: I stole a loaf of bread from this store. It's true, folks, no lie…read more I was around 7 or 8 years old when the family went to Cheese Haven to buy some things for the picnic we had planned later that afternoon. I was told to hold onto a loaf of French bread as they looked around. As it were, I quickly got separated from my mother and father and so with bread in hand, I walked out the door looking for them. I found my father outside having a smoke, and when he saw that loaf of bread, well, he wasn't very happy about it, but then again, he didn't make me take it back in either. So, many decades later: * The statute of limitations has passed. * I've made peace with my guilty conscience. * I stopped in again, a few weeks ago What I found was the same fun, kitschy, touristy place that it used to be. It's full of some things you need and some things you'll just want. They've got an impressive deli with all kinds of smoked meats and cheeses. Of course, all that needs to be washed down with some of their eclectic selection of sodas. Looking for something more adult? They have a huge selection of local Ohio beers and wines. If you're into the sweet and salty, there's plenty of candy and snacks. If you like spice, you'll find a surprisingly good selection of hot sauces too. Their prices are tourist haunt reasonable, so the cash register tally shouldn't be much of a surprise. Cheese Haven is a solid locally owned business that promotes Ohio based products with some good local stuff from all over the area. It'll delight and excite the younger ones and give some nostalgic feelings to the older ones. In any case, it's a lot of fun and a delicious stop while you're in the area. For me? Easily, 5 stars.

Cheese Haven in Port Clinton, Ohio, is a well-known stop for a vast selection of cheeses, including…read moreaged, smoked, and blended varieties, along with deli items, smoked fish, and wine. We have been visiting for 60 years, and find this shop to be delightful; the nearby retail area has greatly developed. The title of "Walleye Capital of the World" is primarily claimed by two major locations: Lake of the Woods in Baudette, Minnesota, and Lake Erie in Port Clinton, Ohio. Port Clinton offers neat holiday experiences and the smoked cheese from Cheese Haven is a family tradition. Caveat: traffic may be heavy in this area; avoid u-turns.

Was visiting family in Ohio and stumbled upon this place in Sandusky because of the Callahan…read moreT-shirt in the window (reference to Chris Farley in Tommy Boy). Super cute store and the store employee was friendly and welcoming. I wish I wasn't limited to luggage restrictions and traveling because I would've bought so many things!

Nice consignment shop with some parking and a clean interior. They have monthly auctions which…read moreusually have great items. Location is a slight downfall as it is located at a main intersection for Cedar Point traffic; and it is impossible to turn left out of the parking lot.

Nice lakeside gift shop. Pretty typical of the decent ones you see along any shore. Crowded with…read moresouvenirs, clothes, a few snacks, jewelry, toys, and more. Prices are decent for what and where it is. They were having a big sale when we went end of season. Friendly staff. A nice part of this nice community.

A good multi-purpose lakeside store. They sell decent priced candy with great selection. They have…read morejewelry, a big selection of lakeside clothing and other beach wear. They have an entire room of OSU merchandise and other trinkets. Also they sell cold drinks from a fridge and always have decently friendly staff!

I usually get ice cream here, but this time I had a great lunch consisting of a kraut dog and…read morecoleslaw. I also had some fries, which were hot and tasted amazing. This place is a "must visit" for sure.

Great soft serve and strawberry sundae ice cream. Quick service even though they were busy.read more

When I came by, they were closing down for the season, and lots of the candy was half price, so I…read moreloaded up. That said, the regular prices weren't bad. Like, they were better than what you'd pay at an airport shop, which is amazing because they're on a friggin' island. Airports need to stop ripping people off. Anyway. The selection here is great. Not just a bunch of fudge and ice cream. They've got the hard stuff, like nerds and air heads and life savers. Stuff that GETS YOU THAT SUGAR. You know what I'm talking about.

Always looking for ice cream shops. They carry Tofts ice cream. They stay pretty busy but the…read moreservice was very quick. There is some seating outside and very little shade unless you walk across to the park.

Absolutely the best meats for the price. Very competitive when you consider what you are getting…read more Dry aged meats lose weight with the loss of moisture. Don't be fooled. When you know you know. Steak connoisseurs choose Mutach's.

This little village store has the best cuts of meat and wonderful desserts. The staff is always…read morefriendly and helpful. Definitely worth a visit!