Walking in, we were greeted immediately -- and from that moment on, The Poppin Box did not…read moredisappoint! It feels like stepping back in time... the 70s? The 80s? Maybe even earlier. Gum, candies, sodas, and treats you haven't seen in decades -- and that's just the beginning. Gourmet nuts. Gourmet popcorn. And not just any popcorn -- popcorn that can be customized by color, flavor, size, and more. Amazing products, terrific prices, friendly service, and ample parking in a convenient shopping center -- I'm not sure you could ask for anything more. The Poppin Box is absolutely the place to go for treats, snacks, gifts, and business giveaways!

Poppin box is such a fun place to bring your kids when they have been good!!…read more They have all kinds of candy, fudge, and assorted popcorn flavors. They also have chocolate covered peanuts, my husband's favorite candy and evidently hard to find at most candy stores. The staff is friendly and encourages you to try their popcorn. Great atmosphere.

This place is for you if you like taffy and chocolate. I'm guessing they have 100 different…read moreflavors. It is really fun to grab a bag and start loading up the Taffy! The staff is very friendly and you will enjoy the taffy machine as it runs. Pretty cool place located on St George Street. You can sample before you buy. Cool place.

Zeno's Boardwalk Sweet Shop is a place that I have come to time and time again when I am in St…read moreaugustine, on St George Street and I continuously forget to write reviews for it until today! Walking in the staff was very friendly and told my party that we could each try a couple of different pieces of Laffy Taffy figure out what we like the most! I decided to try the eggnog flavor and it was very nice! After trying a sample I decided to get a handful of different flavors and nibbled them while I walked on St George street. The Candy Corn Taffy was decent, but it did not have that much flavor in my opinion. The consistency of it was very tasty however so I was glad to try it. I also got one that was pickle flavored and this one was absolutely flavorless so I was a little upset about that. Another one that I got was beer flavored and you could taste it with just the right amount of flavoring. The prices are very decent and charging by the weight, you can get a nice amount in your bag without breaking the bank. The place was very nicely lit and super clean and I loved how one of the walls, in its entirety, was filled with easily over 50 different flavors of saltwater taffy! I felt like a true kid in a candy store!

Carnival Sweets was AMAZING! We were waiting on our driver to do the Saint Augustine Christmas…read morelights tour. We still had about an hour so we went on a walk to find some coffee. We got about halfway to where we were going and decided we weren't going to make it there and back on time. We crossed the street and turned around to head back to where we were parked. We walked up to Carnival Sweets and immediately noticed how absolutely charming the store looked. You went inside and it's such a quaint little store. We were immediately greeted by two men who were just the kindest. I purchased two honey bun cow tails for my children and then I ordered two hot chocolates and a strawberry lemonade. To receive your drinks, you go out the side door to the left, around the back. The hot chocolate with some of the most decadent that I have ever had. It was incredibly rich and very flavorful. The strawberry lemonade was also delicious. Between the cleanliness, the cutest decor, the kindest staff, and the delicious drinks, I wish I lived closer to come here more often. This is definitely an establishment that deserves your money and time.

Amazing!!! Customer service is 10/10. We got funnel cakes, ice cream, and milkshakes for my family…read more Every single thing was delicious. I wish I could add pics but I'm leaving this review the next day. I'm from Chicago and on my way home I remembered I had such a great experience I wanted to leave a review. When I come back in August I will be sure to add pictures. You won't be disappointed.

Cute store found original Cow tails cup and helpful staff very accommodating…read more Definitely come back again

Woman running this store is disgustingly rude. Walked in with 2 adults and 4 children aged 10, but…read morethis woman immediately lectured us on being a field trip group. Our kids were calm, respectful, & had money to spend but we chose to spend our money elsewhere after this nasty woman's attitude and assumptions. There are plenty of good quality candy shops steps away without rude employees/owners. Avoid this nasty bitter woman. In fact, check out the Magnet store across the hall, dude was wonderful, welcoming, and so friendly with the kids.

So much fun and nostalgia here taking me back to my childhood day's. I just felt like some kind of…read moresilly going back in here today as it's been a while and I wanted some cheer. There is always something silly from chocolate dipped insects, dirty socks, pickled eggs, hot sauce, board games, specialty sodas and drinks, crazy jerky sticks like alligator, duck, wild boar and elk meat! Different pop corn flavors specialty candy bars, fudge and candy powders, the list goes on and as you can see toys too, it's just a crazy fun store! Look at the train going around when you look up this place is fun in every way possible who doesn't want to come here! We went to pay and I found Lip Licking Lip balm from my childhood too, now I don't remember these flavors but I took one of these home it made my day through and through! I know the girl behind the counter chuckled with me. I'm glad we went in to Grandpa Joe's it was nice to visit I'll be back real soon! Address: 20 SE Broadway St Ocala Florida 34471 Phone : (352)421-5542 Hours: Wednesday 10AM-10 PM Thursday 10AM-10 PM Friday 10AM-11 PM Saturday 10AM-11PM Sunday 10AM-9PM Monday 10AM-10PM Tuesday 10AM-10PM

We first saw the billboard for Grandpa Joe's Candy Shop on the highway and had been wanting to stop…read morein for a while, so we finally made the trip! Parking is a little tricky, but definitely doable. There's quite a bit of metered parking, and we were able to find a free meter on a Saturday by parking on a nearby side street. The moment we walked in, we were amazed, and clearly hungry, because everything looked so delicious! My daughter made a beeline straight for the $5 candy buffet, which she absolutely loved. It's such a fun and unique option for kids. The vintage bottle drink freezer was another highlight, so colorful and stocked with all kinds of interesting and nostalgic flavors. They also had some funny gag gifts and a great selection of bulk candy at reasonable prices. One of our favorite touches was the little train running around the ceiling, it's such a cute detail that really adds to the experience. They even have a penny press, so be sure to bring two quarters and a shiny penny! We will definitely be back and highly recommend this spot if you're looking for fun gifts or a sweet treat, especially for kids.

Fun in every way possible! This is a wonderful spot for a casual meal, quick beverage, buying…read morecandy, or playing arcade games. My wife and I stopped by on a Saturday for a tour of the candy making facility, where we learned a lot about how the chocolates and other candies are made, and we were even able to design and enjoy our own custom chocolate bar. This place has everything that a fan of sweets and fun can enjoy - retro candy, a colorful environment, and enthusiastic staff. From our tour with Joy, our complimentary sea salt caramel from Barbara, everybody on staff provided a joyous afternoon. The tour is highly recommended, where you'll get to see how the product is made, and even get to see one of the original Golden tickets from the original Wonka movie. Pricing for the tour is very reasonable, and it's a great way to spend an afternoon. Parking was easy right around the corner from the front entrance. If you're in the Jacksonville area, this is a fun event for people of all ages!

The minute you walk in you are treated to their signature salted Carmel which was delicious!…read moreThe staff are lovely and there seems like they are well staffed and understaffed at the same time? It felt like a lot of Indians with no clear chief. The tour starts in the chocolate room, gotta love that! Chocolate covered chips, cookies, marshmallows and fudge all around. The restaurant was filled with dirty tables, the bar was in disarray. The food portions looked small however at least it kept coming out! The owners family has been in the candy business for years and he still works there everyday, that's awesome! :)) I'm glad we checked it out. Thank you Sweet Petes! You can trust me, I am a candy eating American. ;D

What a lovely spot! While shopping all day, a sweet treat was needed. I want to start with the ice…read morecream side. It had alot of really good flavor options. The worker allows you to try them to find your favorite. I got 2 scoops of the banana pudding. Oh. My. God. It is to die for. It had a great balance of banana and nilla water flavors. My mom also had 2 scoops. I thought the prices were very reasonable and made for an inexpensive dessert. I highly recommend. The candy store is awesome. There is so much to look at. There was lots of candies that I haven't seen in along time. This shop has one of the longest fresh chocolate cases I've seen. There was so much fudge options and other goodies. We got several chocolates to enjoy later in our hotel. They were delicious. The staff here is the sweetest. We felt so welcomed and were greeted right away when we entered. They were patient while we decided on the flavors of chocolates we wanted. I really enjoyed my time here.

While walking around DeLand we came across Pat and Toni's. When you walk in they have good music…read moreplaying and every space is covered with brighter colored candies. They have so many options to choose from, there's something for everyone. We wanted a few pieces of chocolate so we went to the counter and were greeted by the worker. We made our selections and paid. Then we went to the ice cream side and ordered a milk shake as well as an expresso with ice cream. All the chocolates were fresh and delicious. The milk shake had just the right amount of sweetness and thickness consistency. The shot of expresso mixed with ice cream was the perfect mix, and a great afternoon pick me up. Whenever in DeLand this will always be a stop for me.