I have been passing by this place for I think about 25 almost 30 years. I never once stopped by…read more The ambience of the store it's like an old town vibe funky not bad but different. I can appreciate older times and then today's times the staff was friendly. The clerk was undeniably charming he even offered me samples to taste of the goat milk fudge just because I was so excited to be there . I've always wondered what goat milk fudge tasted like and out of the blue one day I just stopped in and it was amazing. It took me back to my childhood, the unique toilet paper and toilet paper holders was nostalgic , old-fashioned handmade candies and ice cream, toffees and taffy the while experience was wonderful if you're ever in the Polk County area stop by have some try it the experience you will never forget it was unbelievable. Good time.

The store had some very friendly ladies working there and offers traditional handmade chocolate…read morecandies, along with boxes of assorted chocolates. They also sell citrus chewy candies, goat milk fudge, fruit wines, and various gift items. They have out samples which of course hooked us. The prices are similar to any gourmet candy shop and they had some unique finds. The ambiance? You are surrounded by delicious candy... what could be better? They are also attached to a Dunkin Donuts so you can get a caffeine fix too

Aunt Laurie's Candy Jar originally opened in Collingswood New Jersey but today Lake Wales is lucky…read moreto have this sweet shop in their historic downtown. As soon as you walk in to the store you are transported to a magical land of candy. You can find one of a kind sweets and candy you haven't seen since your childhood. Aunt Laurie's carries a wide variety of confections including house made chocolates, nostalgic favorites like moon pies, pop rocks and wax bottles, novelty candy like gummy Lunchables, candied nuts, taffy, fudge, truffles, rock candy, chocolate roses, caramels, popcorn, and children's toys and beanies. The candy may be filled with sugar but nothing is sweeter than Aunt Laurie who wants to be everyone's favorite Aunt. She greets you with a silver tray of candy because you are family and no one can walk around her store without eating candy. I wanted to purchase a chocolate dipped pretzel covered in Rolos and she insisted on gifting it to me along with a freshly dipped chocolate covered Oreo. I had to insist on buying something so I purchased a chocolate dipped pretzel covered in Snow Caps. The chocolate dipped treats were amazing. I wish I had gotten more but I had a long day ahead of me in a hot car. Next time I visit I will be sure to bring a cooler. Auntie Laurie also does gift baskets and party favors. If your child is celebrating a birthday be sure to bring them in to visit Aunt Laurie for her special love and attention. The candy is wonderful but just being around Aunt Laurie is enough to put a smile on your face.

Super cute little candy shop with many classic candy options you cannot find anywhere now. There's…read morealso gift boxes of chocolates or other gifts offered. Service is friendly!

Enjoyable candy shop where I noticed some of the prices this visit seem to have gone up a good…read moreamount. I could be wrong but the taffy by the bag went up several dollars. They have a wide variety of candies, unique items you won't find elsewhere. Some of the stuff is too unique and I suppose people don't want to try it so we have found from time to time to purchase an expired candy and find out later. It's a pretty neat place, they could use some friendlier workers and to unload their stock. Getting around the store with a stroller when the floor has boxes everywhere needing unloaded was annoying today.

Anytime I come to Lakeside Village or am in the vicinity I always make a stop at Rocket Fizz and…read moreget a soda. There is a mind-blowingly large selection of not only root beers and cokes, but literally any kind of soda you can imagine. And I really do mean ANY kind- they even have crazy flavors like grass soda, corn soda, and bacon soda! There is so much to look at, you can walk around the stores several times and find something new with each lap. So many funny candies I never knew existed. The only reason I don't give 5 stars is because they are definitely on the pricier side. Some of the popular candies there are a few dollars more than if you got them at a nearby grocery or convenience store. But, I do understand they have a lot of candies and drinks you cannot find at a normal grocery store, so they are probably allowed to charge a little more for some of those things. Either way I'm going to keep coming back and trying more of their fun sodas! (But probably not the grass or corn ones anytime soon) P.S if you are looking for the best root beer/ soda ever, I HIGHLY recommend the butterscotch root beer from the "Dang! that's Good" brand, pictured below. Prepare to have your taste buds dazzled.

Candy GALORE! Homemade chocolates....yes please!!…read more Had to stop in to see if they had peanut butter cups and yep, sure did. I'll take 2 please. This is me being conservative by the way. lol Also got gummy bears, peach rings, chocolate toffee square and malted milk chocolate balls!! Oh and don't even get me started on the chocolate bacon! Sweet and salty and $1 each!!! Everything was DELICIOUS and the pricing wasn't bad. The gentleman working was so nice and welcoming. He let us sample one of the chocolate bars which is what prompted me to get the toffee one. Definitely worth the visit and I'll definitely return when in the area. The peanut butter cups had the smooth peanut butter and perfect peanut butter to chocolate ratio (if you know, you know)!

We went to Sadie Mae's while walking around downtown Arcadia and bought an assortment of delicious…read morechocolates. The owners are so friendly, all 3 of them! The cake pops were amazing, so moist and delicious. We loved everything we tried and highly recommend!!

Went there Saturday for an ice cream my daughter has been wanting and seeing on instagram. The…read morestore is exactly what it says!! Candy galore.. candy from EVERYWHERE world wide. My girls got the frozen mango and peach ice cream things.. not sure what they're called. I got some fresh chocolates. The staff member was super sweet. She pointed out new stuff we should try. The store was busy with lots of customers, the place was clean and smelled like candy. We will be back for more delicious sweets!

I love this place!…read more They have an amazing selection of candy. Some sold in bulk, others by the piece/package. The staff is really helpful and friendly

Fantastic candy store with so many delicious options to choose from !!! The staff was very helpful…read moreand knowledgeable about allergy ingredients in each item!! Thank you we will be back !!

What a lovely little chocolate shop! The owner was wonderful to talk to -- friendly, passionate,…read moreand clearly proud of her craft. The prices were fantastic and very fair, which was such a pleasant surprise. So many chocolate shops tend to overcharge, but here you truly get quality and value. Everything is made right in the back, and you can taste the freshness in every bite. The chocolate is pure, rich, and full of flavor. The maple truffle is my personal favorite! This place is a true gem in Plant City -- great people, amazing chocolate, and fair prices. We'll definitely be back!

Stopped by while walking around Fisherman's Village. Staff r young & super nice. Have various…read morepopcorn options, fudge, old time candy. Got a latte, which was pretty good. They make it themselves & adjust the milk as requested. We tried another shop b4 this 1 & it was a machine that did everything & couldn't customize so appreciate these kids actually making it & being trained to do so.

Gelato, fudge, chocolate, candy oh my!! Smaller candy store with a nice variety of goodies. Located…read moreat the front of the Fisherman's Village center. The store does get busy so there may be a little wait but staff is friendly. When we came in there was a small crowd and only 2 folks working. They were very apologetic about the wait but were getting to everyone as quickly as possible. Loved that they had sugar free chocolate. I got the peanut butter cups of course. I haven't tried yet but they look scrumptious.

I think the first time we came here was back in around 2009 but it has been a couple years since…read morethe last time I stopped through. It's a good drive from where we live and I usually stop if I have other things in the area the vet we use is near here And sometimes I combine it with a trip to them, but this time was after a medical appointment. This is a really long building and when you first stop in, you might think there are multiple businesses, but it's all open inside with one store. Every time we stop here the people working are friendly and helpful. They always have free samples on some of the candies and occasionally on some of the Preserves that they sell. I'm a big fan of their jellies, jams, preserves, and conserves and more. On this occasion, we picked up an assortment of their candies and a couple of jars. One is a raspberry jalapeño jelly and the other one is a blueberry conserve. These are both new ones for us to try and they both sound delicious. I like shopping here because you get to support a local business and everything is tasty. The places well lit and always clean. If you're traveling, they also provide shipping on many of their products. Definitely worth stopping in if you are in the area.

Dundee is a small Central Florida town along the Lake Wales Ridge, 50 miles south of Orlando and 30…read moremiles from Kissimmee. This is where you will find the most uniquely Florida candy store. Back in the early 1900s T. W. Davidson grew oranges, grapefruit, and tangerines near Dundee. In the 1960s his son, Glen, planted his own citrus groves and started Davidson of Dundee. Glen had a career with the large candy companies up north. In Florida he created his own version of the citrus candy, based on a recipe his mother used to make with sugar cane and citrus juice. He used the fresh juices from his groves so the candy retained its full citrus flavor. Davidson of Dundee is now run by Glen's son, Tom Davidson. The candy company has been featured on the Food Network, Fox, CBS, ABC, and has also been featured in Smart Money and Southern Living magazines. The process of making delicious jam and candy starts in their own 200 acre citrus orchard where they grow Valencia oranges, tangerines, and key limes. The harvested fruit is then taken into the kitchens at Davidson where the it is cut and juiced. Jelly is made from juice, jam contains the pulp, and marmalade contains the peel. None of the fruit goes to waste. The juice is also used in the candy. You can watch the process from the large glass windows. Whole fruit is shipped to people all over the country. One of the highlights of a visit to Davidsons is the free samples. Tom still makes the citrus flavored jelly candy his dad created but he has also experimented with new flavors. You can buy the candy in small bags or in different gift basket combinations. In addition to the jam, jelly, spreads, and candy, Davidson also sells chocolate alligators, tea, sauces, dressings, and Florida souvenirs. I couldn't resist the pecan logs and strawberry delight jelly candy. If you can't make it in person they have an online store.

It's a country store! The best orange juice on earth! I got 2 quarts of orange dairy free ice…read morecream, this stuff is to die for! We alway make the visit when in the area! The young lady was friendly and helpful! Got some strawberry preserves and some orange blossom honey!

If you are blowing through Highlands County and need a quick refreshing break, this place will take…read moreabout thirty pleasant minutes of your time. That's especially true if you're dragging along a couple of screaming munchkins that need to stretch their legs and have some ice-cream! Backstory- Back in the day, that would be 1935, Steve Maxwell was a big-time citrus grower. He had over 100 acres and opened this quaint little store to showcase his fruit and the packing house behind it to process it. Today, Steve is getting on in years and has leased this quaint country store to some fine folks from Frostproof. Atmosphere- An old-fashioned front porch with rocking chairs for enjoying the Florida weather. An immaculate old-style interior will all manner of citrus based food and paraphernalia. One of the highlights is orange ice-cream! Grab some, sit in the rockers and let the stress fall away. The little ankle-biters will love it! In season, this is the place to ship Florida citrus to friends and relatives. Just this last December they shipped over 600 boxes! If you are in the area, grab a meal in tiny Avon Park. Fire up your GPS and have desert here. I think you'll smile!