Capitola Candy

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Lots of Candy, yet came for the Chocolate! The Ambiance of the shop is Small & Intimate with the Chocolates near the checkout counter. Was in town visiting and now will make the time to come and get more Chocolate! Service was straightforward as you mostly select the Candy yourself, yet the Chocolate must be served by a Worker. Highly Recommended if you are a Chocolate lover! Crème Brûlée & Pistachio were my beautiful selections! read more

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Dara W.

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Cute candy shop in Capitola. Small storefront with candy bins to self serve on each side when you walk in. They also had a fridge with various sugary sodas and additional shelving with box and bar candies. By the cash register there was a nice chocolate display case with lots of truffles and other chocolate candies to choose from. The staff were friendly and helpful. read more

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Victoria D.

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Very clean, lots of candy varieties and amazing truffles, it is very small but with only a couple people in the stores it's manageable Service was good read more

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Best Caramel Apple to date. The gentleman sliced it up for us to share too. Cute little shop nestled in the capitola beach community. Very clean and friendly. read more

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I loved this cute candy shop and its variety while walking around Capitola for the first time. If you don't pay attention, you'd completely miss it but it definitely adds to its appeal. The person at the counter was extremely nice and even gave me a pin! Candy variety is awesome which included Swedish candy which I've been trying to find and Dubai chocolate for my friend. An absolute go to when in the area! read more

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Ryan L.

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Cool and cute little place. "Also much more reasonable prices compared to other shops" My gf told me that so I'm not sure how true it is but she's a fan so I'm a fan :) read more

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Brittany C.

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Such a sweet spot! The truffles here are absolutely divine--rich, smooth, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious. The candy selection is huge, with something for every craving, from nostalgic classics to unique treats you don't see every day. Everything is fresh, beautifully displayed, and the staff is super friendly. read more

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Jocelyn H.

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The best candy store I have ever been to stunning. our family has been there so many times the owner knows our first and last names. it's so cute and fun. It's the best you guys should visit it like right now. read more

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TaBgirl E.

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The best candy store anywhere! They've got every candy imaginable, as well as retro candy that you can't find anywhere else. I've become a regular, and they know what I want every time I go in. The nicest people you'll ever meet, too. Please support them. read more

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Karen r.

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Adorable local candy store with great selection. I got a caramel apple there that was one of the best caramel apples I've ever eaten in my life. I would have taken a picture, but I was too busy attacking it! I need to come back here. I could eat a candy apple from here every day! read more

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Sergio A.

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Many selections of candies. The price goes off by weight fyi. It can add up pretty quick but you can get as much or as little of any mixture of candy you want. Super nice people work there. I love going in getting some candy sometimes and just taking a peaceful stroll around the adorable beach town. read more

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Estrella M.

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We got a chocolate nut covered caramel apple. The service was great and the nice man offered to slice up our delicious apple, awesome. I only took off a star because the prices weren't listed for the apples which is not good policy in my opinion, be transparent with the prices so the people can decide. Other than that top notch apple and service. read more

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Jen W.

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This is the cutest candy shop with fantastic staff! So many choices & very clean shop.

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Diane B.

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Great candy store with tons of choices. The gentleman who owns this store is so nice and this store is fun for shopping--adults or kids!

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B L.

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Yum! We went today for a sweet treat and especially liked the handmade chocolate covered honeycomb and the orange peel. The staff person was really nice and prices are reasonable, definitely will be back! read more

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Kim D.

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Was strolling through the village and happened upon this candy shop. The capitola candy cafe has a solid selection of candy and just stepping inside made me feel like a kid again. I was impressed by the sheer number of sour ribbon flavors they had (those are my favorite!). I even got to try a few flavors I've never seen before. Customer service was also top notch, the owner was very friendly and fun to chat with. Anytime I'm in need of a candy fix this will be my go to spot. read more

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Bekki Jasmin Z.

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Absolutely loved this place! I was walking towards the beach and I kept seeing people with Boba drinks in their hand. I had to ask where they got it from. They said, "the candy shop with the octopus" I searched and found it. They were so nice!! The price is great for boba. And chocolate! I got a 16oz green tea, with Boba, and peach syrup 25% sweet (super good) And rocky road chocolate. It was delicious. Great people! Thanks guys! read more

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May Y.

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Still our favorite candy store in town. Beautifully remodeled. Excellent selection with really reasonable price. On top of all, awesome and friend owner! Omg. Cadbury crunchie!!!!! Have you guys try this? If you love chocolate w toffee or crunchy texture, you should try this. We had it from gourmet European grocery before and I'm surprised to see it at Capitola Candy Store. (Hint: great selection). We also had the chocolate toffee caramel apple. Not overalls sweet, super smooth chocolate with crunchy toffee. This might be my go to item every time I stop by. read more

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Sara W.

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Mandatory stop when visiting Capitola. It is truly a special place that brings adults back to their childhood and provides kids with the most magical moments. Always great service and great selection. Locals always make it part of their "stops" when heading down into the village. read more

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James M.

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Super friendly owner who appreciated local people coming in. He even gifted an extra treat for my daughter. But the best part is the affordability, at least compared to other candy shops in tourist hotspots. That's to say, considering the location, they aren't gouging, but offering a great selection at a fair price! read more

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Faith H.

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I seriously love this candy store. They carry a variety of candy that I just can't find anywhere else and they are so nice to kids when you visit! Seriously a fun place to stop in! read more

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Stopped here during the Capitola Sio and Stroll. We had great service from the manager and the associate working. We tasted some of their dark chocolate sea salt carmel chocolates while we were there and loved it. We ended up taking some of the dark chocolate covered honey combs to go. They were also amazing! Thanks for the delicious treats and the excellent service read more

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This is really more of a beachside bodega than a full-on candy shop. Very small with a couple of delicious candies you grew up with, some homemade taffy, and other miscellaneous non-candy items. Really nice people working here, but less of a major candy shop. read more

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Anna G.

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I'm thrilled that Capitola Candy Cafe is open again - and looking great with a redone interior! I was excited to see that they've expanded to include coffee/food options along with candy offerings. This morning I tried their mocha and masala chai latte, and was not disappointed. The chai latte was excellent. Great blend of spices and balance of sweetness - my new favorite! Can't wait to try their food offerings next time. Candy selection is smaller (no bulk bins) but has some excellent choices - I was especially happy to see Japanese Kit-Kats (4 different ones) as I LOVE trying out different flavors. But the best part of Capitola Candy Cafe has to be the people. Everyone is so welcoming and Rodney, especially, is so incredibly warm and friendly. Happy to discuss the virtues of wonderful chai, chocolate and fun new future food offerings. read more

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Lucy W.

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This is for the old candy cafe. everytime i would come to capitola to surf my friends and i would go here and get boba from Brian. Best customer service ever! soooo sad it closed down tho :( rlly cute shop very welcoming miss u candy cafe! read more

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Nicole P.

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Such a darling candy shop with the most gracious owner! He helped us pick out candy for our kids and us! Super sweet-literally! Must stop when you are in town! read more

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I'm addicted to the quiche here! Great stop for your espresso drink and a quick bite to eat. Rodney is super picky about his ingredients, lucky for his customers! He has fun, hard to find candy, and still has that handmade taffy! Brian is the BOBA master and Brooke always has a smile for customers. Can you tell I'm a regular?! read more

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Cat H.

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We wanted something sweet. We found this place. It's small but it had a nice selection of candy. The even had some nice specialty chocolates. It met our craving. Pricey, but expected for a beach-side shop. read more

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Leiah D.

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This place had really good treats like candy apples, chocolate and chocolate covered strawberries, They also had candy such as 80's candy which I was really excited about. There service was really good the guy was really nice and helped us a lot. The place was kinda small but clean and cute with all the candy and treats. Would come again! read more

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Trisha M.

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The best candy store in Capitola! Reasonable pricing and amazing quality. The sour belts were soft, fresh and sour to perfection. Go early if you want a caramel apple they sell out fast! Staff are super friendly and will help you find whatever you are looking for. Make this shop one if your stops in Capitola. read more

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Cathy P.

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With 72 hours notice, the Capitola Candy Company was able to deliver to me 80 caramel apples and chocolate covered rice krispy treats with my theme colors - shiny and sparkly! Can't beat the quality, the friendliness of service and the delivery - everything was packaged well for transport and display! Loved the treats and the staff! read more

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Julie J.

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Had a few hours to kill so I made my way to Capitola Beach. Normally that's where I stay but today I wondered around the village and found this candy store. It was such a pleasant surprise because I needed to get candy to fill my sons Christmas Advent calendar. The owner was so nice and helpful. I grabbed a bag and filling it with candles from the bins (an assortment of gummies and other candies). The best part was after I made my purchase the owner offered to individually wrapped each one so I could put it in the calendar. He said he would need about 15 minutes so I wondered around and came back to find them in a cute box all wrapped up!! Customer service at its best! If you needs a Christmas gift this is the place to go! Treats for the holidays! I'll be back for sure!! read more

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Ash M.

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I LOVE this candy shop. In a tourist location, it comes with tourist prices. However, he has a wonderful selection of fresh candy, and reasonable prices despite the location. Rodney is extremely friendly, and make his own chocolate and taffy. Try his Carmel Apple Boat! He makes the carmel himself and it is divine. He caters to both locals and tourists, and as a local he runs a business great for the community. He gets mostly tourists, but if you are a local, let him know! He's great to talk to. We return here everytime we have dinner in the village or out walking our dog. read more

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One of the best things about living in Capitola Village is getting to know all of the amazing shop owners, and Rodney at Capitola Candy Cafe is a perfect example. He is one of the nicest people you will ever meet, and cares about his customers and community. The shop is spotless and filled with super fun treats including the chocolates he makes himself. The nostalgic candy selection, fun music, and great people working there offer a party atmosphere in the heart of the village-- stop by and have some fun! + the coffee is delicious. read more

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Mara T.

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Candy Land...aka The Jelly Belly Store is a little treasure trove of everything sweet for you to eat. Kind of like a mini version of a Powells, there is a TON of candy packed in here, even old-school stuff like those pink and white striped coconut rectangle chewy candies I used to eat a ton of when I was younger...when my metabolism was a lot faster! They also have a bunch of Jelly Belly flavors, colored M&M's..yum yum!!! Specialty chocolate as well. It's a tiny place tucked into the main strip in downtown Capitola, surprised no one has reviewed it yet! read more

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Fabulous shop super cute and very friendly service from Rodney We will definitely be back Do miss this place read more

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Homemade and fresh candy? Yes please!!! The guy who makes the candy was very nice and seems to take pride in his delicious candy as well! :)

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Michelle S.

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We walked in on New Year's Eve to get coffee and walked feeling like we had 2 new friends in Rodney and Karen! You guys are the best and your shop is amazing! read more

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Very friendly! Good selection. Taffy homemade. Great for families. Highly highly recommend

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Spot on food, really nice service. One of the best places to get breakfast if that's what you're looking for! Great for the kids when they're craving for a candy or two! read more

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More info about Capitola Candy

205 Capitola Ave
Capitola, CA 95010
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(831) 854-2208
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Hours

What time does Capitola Candy open?

Capitola Candy opens at 10:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Capitola Candy close?

Capitola Candy closes at 6:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Sun 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Payment methods

Does Capitola Candy take Bitcoin?

No, Capitola Candy does not take Bitcoin.

Does Capitola Candy take credit cards?

Yes, Capitola Candy takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Capitola Candy have catering options?

Yes, Capitola Candy does have catering options.

Indoor Amenities

Does Capitola Candy allow dogs?

No, Capitola Candy does not allow dogs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Capitola Candy have bike parking?

Yes, Capitola Candy has bike parking.

Does Capitola Candy have parking?

Yes, Capitola Candy has parking options. Street Parking

Other Amenities

Is Capitola Candy wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Capitola Candy is wheelchair accessible.

From the Business

Specialties

Capitola Candy Co. offers a large selection of gummies, taffy, chocolate, Jelly Bellies & our Famous Monster Caramel Apples! 🍎🍫🍬🍭❤️

History

Established in 1988.

Under new ownership!

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1.2 mi

Went to try those viral fruit shaped desserts, and they're actually pretty good. So good we went…read moreback a second time. They ARE pricy though so just be aware. So far Mango is the best flavor we tried. Banana was good but it is a little small. Strawberry was good. Passionfruit was too sour for us. Blueberry was good but not my mothers favorite. Raspberry was a little on the sour side as well. The man behind the counter was very friendly, if its your first time and you like sweets probably get the mango, banana, strawberry and blueberry. We didn't get the coconut because that also has passionfruit inside which was sour. Nor any of the more dense choco or PB flavor ones.

3/5: I tried the mango $12 and coffee $11. I think these are over-hyped. The infused ganache inside…read moreis missing flavor complexity, and the texture is too greasy; more like a pudding than a mousse or chocolate ganache. The crunchy coating has no value add for me; it seems more like a gimmick. I'd rather have no coating, but higher quality flavor. Be aware that on a hot day, you need to either eat it right away, or get it to your refrigerator super fast, before the coating melts.

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Laura U.

1348

170

1466

2 years ago

Capitola Candy is a delightful emporium that brings out the inner child in everyone who steps through its doors. The shop offers an extraordinary range of candies, from chewy and gooey to chocolaty and crunchy, as well as sweet, sour, salty, and even savory treats. They even have some unique candy-flavored drinks. The gentleman assisting us was not only incredibly helpful but also seemed to be a font of knowledge about the area. He shared details about upcoming events, including a beachside concert and other activities taking place in Capitola. I couldn't resist picking up some Halloween-themed goodies, including googly red eyes, filled brains, vampire teeth, and sour gummy pumpkins for my festive candy boards. Yes! Stop in and fight your will to just go by. This place truly is the Willy Wonka of Capitola! read more

Kathleen F.

Elite 19

380

67

62

2 years ago

We had the most delightful experience at Capitola Candy! From the moment we walked in with our kids, we were blown away by the incredible array of candy options available. It was like stepping into a sugary wonderland! The selection for the kids was endless, with all their favorite treats, but what really impressed us were the homemade fudge and caramel apples. The flavors were simply divine! And let's not forget the delicious candies specifically for the adults--such a nice touch! Brian was absolutely wonderful, guiding our family through all the options and helping us pick the best treats. His passion for candy really shines through, making the experience even more special. Thank you, Brian, for creating such a fantastic place filled with sweet memories! We love everything and can't wait to come back! read more

DeeDee W.

45

3

2

5 years ago

Happy the Cafe is now open! The service was delightful and excellent. It's trendy, upbeat and a fun place to grab a coffee and something to eat. They have a lot of Assorted Coffees it was hard to choose. I ended up ordering a hot Mocha and I loved every sip. Yes, today is a cheat day and with that said I also tried the Cinnamon bagel with Cream Cheese which was outstanding and I took home a slice of the delicious Bread Pudding. I give this Coffee shop 5 YUMS! Yes, We are already planning to come back again. Thank you so much! read more

Rachel M.

0

5

0

13 years ago

Excellent staff! There was a man working in it to my surprise who gave me directions to a cool haunted place. I was in town and I love I,d haunted places and he gave ,e written direction to a real spooky one. The guy even let me go five cents short on candy. Great lad. :) all around recommend this store to anyone looking for candy. read more

Abigail H.

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2

1

3 years ago

Amazing and so true and I am very happy to hear it from the other team as it was very good news and it is very important that the players are able and to get their hands dirty and they can get the ball rolling and get their own place on a good day in a positive environment. read more

Taylor B.

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56

2

1 year ago

SAM the MAN! Great service! Totally awesome place! Give it a try and you will love it! It's definitely the best shop in town. I really appreciate the customer service! Keep it up ! read more

Quinn C.

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24

7

5 months ago

The clerk asked me to go outside and tell someone to put out their cigarette? Thought it was pretty rude to tell someone what to do who is not under your employ. read more

Connor G.

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5

0

8 years ago

Best workers, best candy, best everything !!!! ( better than Sousa's) #rodneyisthebest

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