CB checked all the boxes for my hard candy cravings--sweet, sour, tart, savory, spicy, and…read morenostalgic favorites. A few weeks ago, I was in Monterey and picked up an assortment of hard candies from one of the many bulk candy shops there. After hearing about CB, I decided to take a nice late-morning ride from Berkeley to the Pier in hopes of finding more. CB has a smaller but nice selection of sugar-free hard candies, while more than 70% of the store seems devoted to barrels of saltwater taffy. However, along the sides and back of the store, you'll find barrel after barrel of hard candies--just about every variety imaginable. Everything I purchased was individually wrapped and fresh from the store barrels. So far, none of the candy has been stale, gummy, or frustratingly difficult to unwrap. The vibe inside was cool and super relaxed. I was surprised--and honestly a little sorry--to see so few people there at 11:00 a.m. on a Monday. Maybe it's because the shop sits at the very end of Pier 39? The staff was friendly and helpful when asked, though they didn't engage much while I wandered around looking for candy varieties. Overall, CB's prices per pound were lower than the candy shops on Monterey's Cannery Row. Of course, once I factored in gas, bridge tolls, and parking, my actual cost per pound was much higher. Then again, maybe not--considering I didn't have hotel and valet parking expenses this time (lol). I'm glad CB is close by, and I'm already looking forward to another visit.

Located at Pier 39....They had every kind of candy you'd want...at least I think so. I came for the…read moretaffy, but bought things I hadn't seen since childhood. Don't come in here with the munchies because you will leave with plenty to munch on. I picked all my favorite flavored taffy and a few new ones from Vanilla, candy corn, lemon meringue, butter, orange cream, watermelon, strawberry cheese cake and several other flavors. All deelish, except the new one I tried strawberry cheesecake wasn't a wonder for me. I found the old School Razzlers bubble gum candy, Slap Stix and other candies from my childhood. The options for candy seemed endless and plentiful. I left with more than I needed, but I was satisfied. I would fully recommend this place for treats & sweets.

Super simple and super fun. These desserts are just 2 ingredients. Fruit and sugar. It's nice and…read morecrunchy and a great twist on just fruit. Service is super fast here.

Cute little shop where that dragon beard candy used to be. Lots of pictures of interesting fruit,…read morebut their selection was a bit limited. Really enjoyed this candy alternative. Mixed Strawberries & Grapes: Look so cool. A nice shiny shell around fresh fruit. Even though there were only a few pieces of fruit, they were quite filling with all the sugar shell. I think I like the strawberry more since it was a little tart and worked perfectly with the sugar coating. The grapes were ok, but there wasn't a big flavor upgrade there.

I would order the viral Swedish Candy on Door Dash, would get extra candy like kisses and caramels…read morefrom the sweet girls that work at the store. Finally popped in after walking my dogs around the Haight. If you ever find yourself wandering the Haight with a sweet tooth, Candy's is the kind of place that reels you in with its polka-dot storefront and keeps you there with its sheer wall-to-wall candy magic. I popped in during an evening dog walk & it was game over. Inside, the shop bursts with color, rows of gummies, chocolates, and nostalgic treats that make you feel like you've stepped into a real-life candy playground. The selection is seriously impressive. Think sour watermelon slices, Swedish-style raspberry gummies, cola bottles, peach rings, rainbow belts, giant marshmallow twists, Haribo classics, and even fun themed candies like frogs, sharks, and gummy strawberries. Everything is neatly packaged and easy to browse, which makes it extremely dangerous for anyone prone to impulse snacking. Even my pup tried to "shop" the lower shelves -- apparently the scent of sugar is universally appealing. The staff is as sweet as the inventory. They greeted me right away, offered recommendations, and seemed genuinely excited about their collection. Prices feel reasonable for the neighborhood, especially given the variety and the care clearly put into stocking the shelves. Plus, the vibe is just delightful -- bright, cheerful, and very Haight Street. This candy-coated gem that's perfect for locals, kids, visitors, and anyone who needs a little sugar rush check Candy's out! 5 stars!

Cute little candy shop! Great variety of sweets. Gummies, ring pops, pop rocks, chocolate you name…read moreit! Worth to check out if in the area. Excellent customer service from Mabel!

Ain't nothing like it. Very knowledgeable and full of amazing chocolate products. Everyone should…read morestop by when visiting the city.

What a gorgeous, unique shop! The sheer scale of chocolate selections here is impressive. The…read moremoment I stepped in the store, my jaw dropped. Right off the bat, the decor is so eye catching. I loved looking at the tins fixed on the wall with a variety of street names, chocolate brands, and landmarks. It makes for a very visually fun store. The chocolate choices here are unmatched. Every single chocolate I saw looked divine, and there are so many chocolate brands to choose from. There are also individual truffles for purchase. I visited on a Monday evening, and the store was completely empty, so I could take my time looking around. The brand Fossa caught my eye - they had chocolate bars with flavors like spicy mala, salted egg cereal, and satay sauce. Not only were there fascinating flavors, the packaging of every single bar I saw belonged in a museum. This felt like a store with high-quality, artisanal options, and I loved my visit!

If you want a large variety of Kit Kat without having to go to Japan, this is the place to go to…read more They had so many different flavors and even flavors I didn't see in Japan. They have other snacks, mochi, drinks, and more. They also sell boba.

Lychee slush and lychee gummy candies from here were delish. The service was good and friendly. The…read moremango slush was better than the lychee. Great place in Chinatown for those with a sweet tooth.

I can't give The Candy Store anything less than 5 stars due to their incredible candy selection…read more I think they carried all the heavy hitters of Swedish candy in every flavor imaginable. We got so many different varieties of candy and everything was great. Only annoying part is they have to scoop it for you. Which I get in a hygienic practice, but extremely inconvenient to get a large selection and try many different flavors. You're subject to the scoop they do and don't get to really individualize your bag.

I've been wanting to come to The Candy Store because it seems so cute! I run by it pretty often…read more It's a great location, very walkable and accessible via bike (on Polk St!) or Muni. I walked in and the store is very cute. I saw on the Noah Kahan website they were a local business he was partnering with. They had special candy that he himself likes and gave me a free candy and a Noah Kahan postcard, too! Knocking off 2 stars because service was not good! 2 young women were standing around chatting. They didn't stop to welcome me in or offer help! We only talked when I went to the cash register.

Looking for bubs and other Swedish candies, licorice, chocolates, or gummies in serve yourself pay…read moreby the weigh, this is the place. We had fun picking all different kinds. The staff was helpful and friendly. For a tiny shop they have a big variety. The candy was fresh, Swedish candies soft and fresh tasting.

Growing up in San Francisco I attended different schools all within a two block radius which…read moreincludes Sanchez Elementary, Everett Middle School , and Mission High School. I would go to corner candy store for each school to buy my favorite candies through my formative years. Candies were also part of celebrations in the Mission involving a piñata .As an adult you will see me at See's when I get a sweet tooth craving. There is a place which sells chocolate from Switzerland and the Philippines and if you are sour because it's Monday or just everyday of the week in SF you should visit a place called Giddy. On Spring stroll in my old school stomping grounds I walked on Noe street and landed on Market at Giddy. Inside it's a candy store with lots of variety of gummies and licorice along with some international chocolate from the Ecuador and the Philippines. What you will also find a lot of varieties of candies which are very sour like some in SF. You will find lots of sour fizzy chewy cherries along sour mango belts. You will also find the classic sour cherry balls and berry sour foamy and sour strawberry and lemon butterflies along with a favorite from Sweden known as Bubs which is a sour strawberry and lemons skull gummy. Giddy is a good place to get sweet or sour. Sour is how you "felt" on a Monday when the chocolate in your pocket on a hot day "melt" and the best way in the past how it was "dealt" is go grab for a sour "gummy cherry belt" On Market street there lots of places for foods I have "eaten"some want on a cheat day a place for some "cheatin" at a place with chocolate from Ecuador , Philippines and Switzerland which is a bit "sweeten" and some like it sour like the strawberry and lemon skulls called Bubs which are from "Sweden"

Have time to kill while waiting around for my friend to finish his appointment. Decided to browse…read moreand perhaps Try out some snacks. Quite a glad selection of imported goods, loved the honey flavor chips. I did dislike that the payment machines ask for tip not quite customary for retail. 4/5

There's a good selection of Asian snacks: hard candies, gummy candies, chips, chocolates, and more…read more I got a bag of Lay's roasted garlic oyster flavor and QQ paw gummies. Service is standard.