We visited Minnesota's Largest Candy Store during a family vacation in July, and it was such a fun…read moreand unique experience! We ended up spending over two hours there, and honestly, we could've stayed even longer. They truly have every candy you can imagine -- from current favorites to nostalgic treats that instantly take you back to childhood. It was so much fun seeing candies we hadn't thought about in years. The decor is colorful, whimsical, and over-the-top in the best way, which makes it feel like more than just a store -- it's an experience. There's also a bakery inside where we picked up some sweet treats, and they have a huge selection of root beers and other specialty drinks that you don't see everywhere. If you're planning a stop in Minnesota, this is absolutely a must-visit spot -- especially for families or anyone who loves a little nostalgia with their sugar rush!

This place is absolutely amazing! It has everything - a variety of different types of candy from…read moreall over the world, all sorts of toys, books, scented candles, home goods, fresh bakery items, pumpkins, and so much more!! Quick Tips: It gets quite busy, so be prepared to take your time. To accommodate for all the people, they have a pretty nice system set up to get people through the check out lines quickly. CASH ONLY - bring cash. It's okay if you forget --- they have several ATMs on-site. Get the caramel apple pie at the baked good area---it's AMAZING!! This is a super fun spot for the whole family! Definitely worth the drive over to explore and you will definitely find something incredible. Highly recommended!

Nice to see these candy stores coming back. According to the people working here there are 20…read moremore slated to come sometime in the next couple years. Still have the same great choices as before with some fun new additions. They have specials going on all the time. So pick up something for the old friends who remember when or start some newbies they wont be disappointed..

I had not seen a Fanny May Candies in probably 15-20 years. So I stopped in not quite knowing what…read moreto expect. There are pre-packaged assortments and gift packs around the store but the fun part was standing at the glass display that houses each kind of chocolate available. The woman working the counter was great. She offered samples and suggestions. I chose to pick out candies for my 1/2lb box. Lots to choose from and also a bit straegic - trying to fit as much as you can in the box with the different sized candies. It was like a chocolate game of Tetris. But with chocolate there are no losers (except the ones with coconut, which I refer to a Satans Stool Sample) It was fun to pick out my assortment and everthing was delicious. The worker was helpful and friendly. I would consider coming back. My only complaint was I thought it was bit over priced. On a side note, when I was young I recall a place called Fanny Farmers that sold candy. Does anyone know if these busineses are connected in any way, or just a coincidence? Recommended

My first visit (over the summer) was great. There were so many options I couldn't decide, and with…read morethe prices, I figured it was best to just get a curated box versus 2-3 pieces. The owner, a kind woman whom I chatted with for a while, helped me curate an assortment focused on coconut options and a couple of others. I purchased 5 items that were packaged and wrapped with care. Items were: Martha Washington*, Coconut Truffle, Sea Salt, White Chocolate Haystack*, and a white chocolate option with (I think) jasmine and pistachio*. Items noted with the asterisk were my faves. I would definitely return to get my faves, try others, and support a small business.

Smells delicious and tastes delicious!! The variety here is awesome. You can literally be " the kid…read morein the candy shoppe"! Come on by and buy! Very friendly staff and very helpful! Also guys and ladies, they offer fruit basket arrangements, so beautiful and delicious and different goodies for ALL special occasions!!

I really like this shop! They helped me find a great gift for my mom. They have a good selection of…read moretreats; they have something for everyone. Highly recommended stopping here.

Had the absolute pleasure of trying Groveland Confections dark chocolate s'more, which I snagged at…read moreLake Elmo Creamery the other night--and wow, talk about a treat! YUMMM-OHHH! It perfectly nailed that dreamy combo of rich, dark chocolate, crunchy graham cracker goodness, and that ooey-gooey marshmallow. Seriously, it hit every single s'more craving spot on. I'm genuinely sad I only grabbed one, but honestly, it's probably for the best because when it comes to s'mores, I have ZERO self-control and would've devoured the whole batch in one sitting. I didn't even take a photo because I was too excited for this and I dove right in. Can't wait to try more treats from the local Groveland Confections! My eyes are looking at the homemade caramels. Chocolate options were absolute perfection. I noticed they are also located in Minnetonka so I may have to go check it out for myself sometime.... VERY SOON!

Candyland....the creator of the Original Chicago Mix (carmel, cheese, butter). All made fresh on…read morepremises. I was a longtime customer during my 7 year stint working downtown Minneapolis. The best was when the carmel corn was still warm. So I started looking for gourmet popcorn tins to gift for the holidays. Even with Black Friday specials, prices for the big name providers were crazy high. Luckily I remembered Candyland. A 2gal tin of Chicago Mix shipped was less than $40. My family will love it.

Chocolate lover's paradise! Fun atmosphere, tons of options, reason to visit downtown.read more

If i could give this store a -10 I would. I absolutely DO NOT recommend. Horrible product quality,…read moreand complete lack of customer service. I bought one dark chocolate/sea salt/caramel truffle. I left the store with it intending to enjoy my treat. When I tried to bite into it, it was ROCK SOLID. I could not even bite off a piece of it. So I head back to the store & ask the cashier, "Is this supposed to be hard?". He says, "Well it's a truffle. And it came out of the fridge." I say, "It's not cold, it's just hard. I could have broken a tooth on this!". He says, "Oh well." I say, "OH WELL???". He says, "That's what I said." I say, "Well that's not a very good response from a customer service perspective." He says, "I couldn't care less." I say, "Well that's very clear." He ran a credit to my card to refund me. As I'm walking out the teenager that was helping bag things for customers is slamming my former truffle repeatedly against the counter and it's still one solid piece.

Not a huge fan of this place. Went a ton a few years back and the service was kind and friendly and…read morethere were many types of great candy to choose from, but that's all changed now. I've visited a couple times over the last few weeks and kept hoping there was just some holiday-season burnout fibs here and there but unfortunately this place has just lost it. Guy at the front just stared customers down, didn't talk until someone came up to check out, just plain uninviting. The bulk candy itself seems to be stored improperly, so many containers left open or the lids not on them, so they were all stale and/or flavorless. There's way better places to grab sweet treats in this mall.

We have placed Holiday orders for customized company logo boxes for the past several years. The…read moreservice is friendly and the quality is exceptional. Simply Nuts & More provides a specialized touch to make sure our orders are handled professionally and on time. Sending these gifts has proven to be a great way to thank our customers while setting us a notch above our competition. DeniseC - Honeywood Builders

Their sidewalk sign claiming *Free Samples* lured me inside…read more Once in the store, all I saw was wall to wall, along with a huge center island of candy! Nuts? I can't recall seeing any; however, I'm sure there were some buried in there somewhere... The center island was most appealing to me for it's mountain of salt water taffy in all sorts of flavors. $5.49/lb. The woman working affirmed that I was free to sample as I wished. So I began sampling taffy flavors, beginning with honey. The woman said that vanilla is her favorite, so I tried the vanilla as well. Both the honey and the vanilla flavors were very good. I sampled a few other flavors and was satisfied. Sold. I left there with a pound of salt water taffy in hand.

Very cute place. Been going here for years but we decided to try the cafe. Delicious soups and…read moresalads, and amazing popovers with honey butter. Cute interior. On the $$ side. 5.95 for a cup of soup is kinda steep but it was fabulous! (Butternut squash). Will go back to try desserts!

I always forget what a fabulous store this is for anything you want for special gifts, including…read moresome quality clothing for yourself upstairs! They showcase everything possible. Well, maybe not snow shovels. Prices are reasonable for one-of-a-kind treasures. Staff will help you find what you can't find, believe me, they have it!

What better than a quaint small town, with delicious quaint restaurants, and then finishing off…read morewith a classic ice cream shop! So many different flavors; literally something for everyone. Please save some space after your dinner for this -- don't be like me... eating until I'm full and then STILL trying to get a double scoop. I couldn't do it... oh but I did do it. And it was WORTH IT! All that sugar got to my head and I didn't even think to take a pic of my ice cream... Get yourself a waffle cone though, so good! The folks here are patient and sweet. You're gonna want to try a few things before committing. They're all good!! There may be a line depending on when you go but it goes by pretty quickly. If you start to get impatient, just remember that when you get to the front, you don't want anyone rushing you while you try all those delicious favors.

Stopped in on a Sunday afternoon. When we first arrived there was a short line but it quickly grew…read moreout the door and stayed consistently busy. The decor was cute & ice cream themed. They have over a dozen flavors of ice cream. Some are listed on the display while others are on signs on the wall above the ice cream. I got the "Halley's Comet" single scoop in a waffle cone. It was vanilla & chocolate ice cream w/ caramel ribbons & Carmel truffles. It was good & reasonably priced. They have 3 tables inside so it's smaller, there's some benches outside too. I would for sure stop here again if I'm in the area! Such a nice treat.

Such a fun place to stop by when you are in Bloomington, you can't miss the big blue building…read moredriving by. So many candy options, toys and gifts section, huge soda wall, bridge and ice cream and can't skip the $5 candy buffet! The candy buffet is awesome when you want to try a little bit of everything. The store is clean and organized, easy to browse. Some stuff is pricey but some things are not too bad. I do end up buying a bunch of stuff when I come. The guys there are really friendly. Definitely stop by next time you are in the area.

I drive past this candy shop all the time and finally decided to make a pit stop to check it out…read more They have a decent selection of candy, from fun trendy snacks to old school candies. There's a wall of different sodas, which is cool. They have $5 fill a box - candy buffet. I will say the candy selection for the buffet wasn't my fav, ended up grabbing just 3 different gummy candies. They also have ice cream, offering multiple cone options. I tried the blueberry cheesecake (I think?) flavor which was good. Overall worth a stop.