Every time I'm in the Dandenong Mountain area I always make a visit to this little lolly shop…read more It's hidden behind the infamous 'Pie in the Sky' shop, and I only came across it by accident the first time. They sell a selection of acid drops, rock candy, fudge and much more. Every time I'm in the area I always make sure I pop in store and buy a packet of their raspberry drops and cherry drops. They are so sweet with a little sour tang to it, so you can just keep it in your mouth forever.

Olinda Sweet Company is a really popular sweet shop in Sassafras. Open from 11 -5 on weekdays and…read more11-5.30 on weekends, it is well-stocked to service your sugar cravings pretty much all the time. When I arrived it was full of excited children, their parents and even a few grandparents. It isn't a large shop so it was quite a squeeze moving around at times. There was one person serving but that was definitely adequate as people seemed to spend a lot of time looking then buy only one or two items. My favourite part about the shop was the pick 'n' mix section. There was a table with all sorts of lollies on it and it cost $2.90 for a 100gram selection of your choice. No wonder people were in here for ages - there was so much to choose from. I noticed the prices in this shop were a fraction higher that the other lolly shop in Sassafras but I'm talking fifty cents so it wasn't a big difference. They stocked sugary drinks like Dr. Pepper as well as big giant freckles, which was quite cool. The shop is around the corner from the main shopping strip in Sassafras and stocks all sorts of worldly treats like Dutch Licorice and English Boiled Sweets - make sure you don't miss out!

Im not much of a sweet-tooth, however I hold a soft and gooey spot for American candy bars...and…read moreDr. Pepper. Fulfilling my needs for both these treats is the Olinda Sweet Co. The same guys that have the Sassafras Sweet Co shop. are catering mainly for the weekend visitors to the area, the Olinda Sweet Company bring sweets from around the world to their cute little stores and make them available by the bag, perfect for opening in the car as you wind your way around the hills. Much the same as the other store, you can buy your favourites sweets of old by the pre-packaged bag, or by weight. The range of chocolate candy bars is great too, with American favourites on offer, plus some you may remember being in stores here at home that have now been discontinued. In the fridge is a range of soft drink varieties you may or may not be familiar with too, and although you'll pay a little more than usual, these aren't your usual flavours.

I've been there a few times. IT IS LITTTTT!! Aka FIREE! It…read morehas real cheap things for the thrifty peeps. Personally I like the 20 cent gum. My brother love when I get them stuff. BUTTTTT...... my friend Katherine once walked in got a fright and cracked her phone! Omg! She ran away. Anyways get the spicy jelly fish. They are lit.

From the owner: We have a huge range of jWe cater for jelly's and jubes, lollipops and candy rocks, licorice and…read morenougat, chocolate and chocolate coated products, as well as raw, sugar free, nut free, dairy free and gluten free products. We cater for birthdays, weddings, baby showers, religious occasions, schools, clubs, businesses, special occasions, bulk orders, party bags, show bags, and Hampers. We also specialist in product branding via personalised wrappers and labels, ideal for commemorating special occasions and functions.

This delightful little sweets shop appears like its been transferred directly from the set of Willa…read moreWonka, it looks just like a traditional candy store and is jam packed full of everything, from boxed choc favorite's including Cadbury's and Lindt, fairy floss, lollies...in fact any thing confectionery can be found here. You'll feel like you've died and gone to sweet tooth heaven the moment you walk in the door! My little girl loves going in and selecting a small bucket, which she can fill with whatever her heart desires. For around $5 she walks out with her sweet basket overflowing, enough to keep her happy for at least three weeks. And they stock all the big name brands you'll find at the supermarket, generally at better prices. There's nothing not to love about this store and the look, feel and ambiance transports me back to my childhood, giving me a little flutter as I start looking around excitedly at what goodies I might find. A word of advice; if you're heading to the Cinema located at the shopping cent re, go to the Sweet Box to stock up on your movie food, you'll get a lot more of a selection than at the Cinema kiosk and save a ton of money.

First of all I have just have to say how very cute this shop is. It is decked out with little…read moreshelves and compartments that are filled with hundreds of different varieties of lollies and confectionary. It looks like lolly shops from the movies complete with big swirly lollipops and american candy bars. I think I found pretty much all of my favourite lollies in there, which was a really useful thing to learn right as I've just started a health kick. *Frown* If I wasn't trying to get healthy I think I would have spent a lot of money in there. One thing to note though is that they only take cash here. The girl behind the counter was on her first shift and was still exceptionally helpful and friendly. The prices here are super cheap and you can get a massive bag of lollies for under ten dollars - with a heap of different varieties too. If you've got a craving for sweets I would definitely be visiting this place.

Great selection of America candy and reasonable prices Cheetos $6.99 that's crazy…read more They have a massive selection of UK/American candy. They also have a great selection of Australia lollies too

It is big, and does have lots of lollies, but don't expect quality for low prices. The quality is…read morebelow average at best and the prices more than what I'd expect to pay. There is no comparison in quality to what you get from name brands at the supermarket, the supermarket ones are so much better, and when on special cheap enough. Snakes are like hard plastic, teeth taste funny, milk bottles chewy and not nice for example. I won't be going back.

It really is a big lolly shop. It's right next to Andrew's airport parking which is handy when…read moreyou're travelling. I liked the signage out the front. Quite bright and inviting. When you walk in its a bit less inviting. There is a decent range. I found there were a few bags busted open and it could have been a little tidier to be honest. I did buy a few things bulk style (1.3kg's of chico's and snakes!). I didn't find it to be exceptional value for money, but it is cheaper than supermarket. The people working here were lovely too. I think it's worth a look if you're around the area.

These guys have a veritable treasure trove of Libby's canned pumpkin on the bottom shelf in the…read moreback. This discovery saved my toosh for Thanksgiving this year because USA Foods in Moorabbin screwed up my order and shorted me my canned pumpkin and I didn't realize it until the last minute. So, hooray for these guys! They made it possible for us to have traditional American pumpkin pie at our Aussie thanksgiving :) And now I have another can for Christmas, too! As for the other stuff they offer here, seemed like a bunch of junky sugary American cereals, sodas, and candies. And uniquely American things too, like graham crackers. I want to go back and peruse their sauces and stuff more closely and see if they have any Cajun stuff too, but what I saw briefly in my quick frenzied quest for canned pumpkin led me to believe it's mostly junk food here. Which is totally acceptable -- I just hope Australians don't judge us Americans based on the stuff they sell here, ha! We don't all eat like we're one snack away from diabetes, I swear. Price-wise, this place seemed comparable to or cheaper than USA Foods. It's a lot smaller, though -- really just a hole-in-the-wall. Honestly, I prefer Prahran Convenience for cheap imported foods from the U.S. and elsewhere, but this place is a bit more U.S.-focused than Prahran Convenience so if you're looking for a distinctly American product, you might want to try here first.

Veronika has definitely won me over with this store. It is variety to the extreme but it is good…read morequality, set out well and the prices are super low. I found some great kids dress up hats that were only a few dollars but were gorgeous. They were like little felt toupees that had animal faces. In the costume area they also had police hats, fireman helmets and a large range of costumes for adults and kids averaging a price tag of around $20. Delving further into the store I found the animal/pet section. This had a heap of collars and leads - from the very tacky to the sturdy and I picked up a new lead and collar set for my dog for just $2. I was very happy with that find, I assure you. There was also a great big hamburger squeaky toy, which I also bought. Normally my dog breaks the squeaker and the toy within about half an hour but this one has lasted over 24 hours so far. For $3 I really cannot complain. (In fact I'll probably return tomorrow and buy all the stock they have... keeping a full grown boxer dog entertained all day is a big task!) The rest of the shop had home decor type items and even some tinned foods. I noticed some pretzels but they looked to be in foreign packaging. The customer service here was great - not sure if it was Veronica I spoke to or not- and I had a good conversation for a few minutes.