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    Uptown Candy Shop

    4.3 (17 reviews)
    Closed • 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    Charlie and his chocolate bar... with a golden ticket
    Conner S.

    I can't give enough stars! This place is amazing! Before they even opened, my parents were walking with my kids and looking through their window and made sure to bring them out some candy. Then my son and I had a viral moment where we called security bc we found their door unlocked after hours and they posted the security footage. Their community found us and when we went back to the shop, they give our entire family a shopping spree. And the best part, my son's name is Charlie! We are loyal customers for life! On top of all that, the variety here is second to none. Rare to find something like this in a town that's not typically seen as a tourist destination. You have to check them out!

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    Hala F.

    Uptown Candy Shop in Riverside is hands down one of the best candy stores I've ever been to. The store is huge, with so much space to walk around and actually enjoy browsing without feeling crowded. The taffy selection is unreal. There are so many flavors, all super fresh, and you can tell a lot of care goes into keeping everything stocked and looking good. It's impossible to walk past the taffy without grabbing a bag. The store is bright, fun, and really well organized, which makes the whole experience even better. If you're in Riverside, this place is a must visit. I'll definitely be coming back.

    Star S.

    Took the kids here after a long weekend trip since this is the first we have heard of it. We loved how all nice all of the staff is and were more than willing to help out the kids with anything they wanted! They had a great selection of candy that the kiddos loved and some retro ones from back in my day. I would honestly recommend this to anyone in the area and I will be coming back again!

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    6 months ago

    Great management and staff! Really aesthetically pleasing facility. amazing selection of candy!

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    7 months ago

    Gojo Sent me and it's fire,Lots of selections of candy and miscellaneous items as well

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    3 months ago

    We got squishys that we wanted and the Dubai chocolate was yummy. The service was quick and fast. It was fully stocked

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    11 months ago

    Riverside needed a shop like this! Everything looks so aesthetic and the candy actually tastes fresh.

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    I'm saddened to write this review, i was kicked out if the store for having a stroller. Mind you i…read morehave twins. As i walked i did acknowledge there was a sign on the door that said no strollers but when I walked in a nice gentleman did express to me. The reason why no trollers are allowed is for the safety of the children to prevent from dropping anything or breaking anything, I basically begged him to let me in. I promised I would do my best not to bump into anything and if I did break something I would pay for the item and I told him that I would shop quickly. I just looking for some candy. I did shop around for about a quick 10 minutes i did fill about half of my shopping carts, when a lady approaches me and repeatedly said there's no stroller allowed. I said I know I'm sorry, I apologized. She didn't even let me speak. She repeated again. There's no strollers allowed. I offered to leave my stroller with my twin babies on the side of the store. we're it wouldn't block anybody's way. She said I could to place the stroller in a spot clear from any piñata falling on top of the babies. Mind you the whole ceiling is filled with piñata's. Repeat it again. There's no strollers allowed in the store at this point I felt discriminated so I left. First time visiting this store, honestly don't plan on going back!

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