When I was younger, this shopping strip at the corner of Dan Jones Road and U.S. 36 was one of the…read morevery few strips around this area. Yes, that means I'm old. However, I was feeling a bit nostalgic during this past weekend's trip to Putnam County and decided to stop and really check this retail strip out. I spied The Fudge kettle and knew I had to stop. The Fudge Kettle was started in 2020 - what a time to start a new business, eh? Despite the challenges, it thrived in a different location before locating to this spot in 2023. This is a former Jack's Donuts and it reportedly offered The Fudge Kettle about twice the size of its previous spot along with a variety of other perks. In case the name isn't obvious, The Fudge Kettle specializes in candy, fudge, local crafts, and a variety of other products. Despite being an older strip center, accessibility is pretty strong here with ample parking and curb cuts. The double-sided glass doors are pretty manageable. I found the interior to be nicely designed. I'm a fan of fudge and definitely had to try the fudge while here. Absolutely a delight. You can also get chocolates, freeze-dried candies, and some national brands like Pez, Necco Wafers, Buns, Boston Baked Beans, Rock Candy, Candy Cigarettes (Yes, I'm old enough to also remember when candy cigarettes were considered cool), and more. Local crafts include candles, keychains, t-shirts, wreaths and more. I'm a huge candle fan and I definitely prefer supporting local. So, this is a great find. I will note that new owners took over - I believe in 2023. It seems like there's some shifting going on and the website indicates that new products are coming soon. However, I liked what I saw here and the employee I dealt with was friendly and helpful. I found the prices to be fair, the quality to be amazing, and this just feels like a really welcoming spot. This shopping strip is a little more off the road than most. You really have to look to see The Fudge Kettle, however, it's definitely worth looking for and making a quick stop. Will I return? Absolutely.

I love this shop so much! Very welcoming and a large variety of items! The owner is very caring and…read morehelpful! Love the warmed candies pecans for sale by the register! Plenty of sugar free options. Love the selection of honey spoons for teas and coffee and they recently started selling boba to place in your favorite drink! Chocolates, fudge, taffy, rock candy, the list goes on as to what you'll find here! Earring, travel mugs, so many things I can't list them all. Did I mention the cherry lime twist whip that's dairy free gluten free and vegan!? Yum!!! Be sure to grab a basket when you enter the shop!!

I stopped at Natalie's to pick up some candy for my granddaughter (well maybe me). Natalie's is the…read morecolorful candy shop near the end of Terminal B at Indy's International Airport. I liked the front display that features Indiana based products, mostly chocolate. I saw DeBrands, Wolf's and a few others that were new to me. The shop also carries a wall of colorful jellied candies and beans that sell by the ounce. I saw a shelf of vintage candies including Neccos. People came in quickly and picked something up and checked out. Not me. I studied each candy carefully and looked at ingredients before finally selecting some Abbott's Dark Chocolate Abbott's is made in South Bend, Indiana. I like to support the home team. Check out as quick and easy. The clerk was airport friendly efficient.

My 13 year old daughter went here at the Indy airport and the lady working there scammed her. She…read morewas told that they didn't take cash and all she had was $20 so they took the twenty and said sorry we don't have change. She went back to see if she could get change and her receipt, or pay with a card and get the cash back - because there is absolutely no way that a half pound of candy cost $20 - and she refused and said sorry we are closed. (the hours are until 8:00 and it was 7:30) I believe that the employee just pocketed the cash and did not enter the purchase into the register.

Dubai brownie sundae: 8/10 -- yummy but wish there was more pistachio sauce!…read more Late upload but i love dubai chocolate just the same still~~ i really can't get knafeh of it~~

Shout out to Serendipity for making this afternoons outing so fun for me and my son. She was so…read morepatient with choice making and beyond kind to my son and I. He loved the little bug decorations and she pointed them all out. The chocolate strawberry cup was amazing. Best chocolate covered strawberries I've ever had. The only thing is the prices here are so expensive. And I get it the quality is great, but I wish there was a more moderate price point for the goods.

I received rude and disrespectful customer service from a manager name Tammy. She made Fannie May…read morelose a very valuable customer. It's really terrible when one employee ruins a company.

I absolutely love this place!! Best chocolate in town, superb service on top of that. My…read moregrandmother used to go there all the time and she always said how much she loved it.

I absolutely love this new freeze-dried candy/snack store. The owners are so awesome and personable…read moreand really appreciate any suggestions you have for trying something new. My new obsession is their Chamoy fruity Quacks. But everything is awesome and so much flavor comes out. I love that little ones can try these treats and not have to worry about choking like you do with regular small candies. Please help support a wonderful small local business and give them a try.

From the owner: We take your ordinary candy that you love, freeze dry it, and make it a Quacky explosion of flavor…read moreand texture!

This is such a cute place to just come hangout with your kids. There is a small parking lot right…read morenext to the building. The staff is extremely friendly and nice. They are very helpful. There are so many different ice cream flavors, it was nice to see flavors I've never seen before. There are both downstairs and upstairs seating available with games galore. We ended up with the Superman flavor and the Lemon Cheesecake bar flavor, only because they were not the typical. Ofc, they have typical flavors as well if that's what you'd prefer. The Lemon Cheesecake Bar flavor tasted exactly like a lemon cheesecake bar! I was pretty impressed. This place is extremely kid friendly, so if you'd rather not be around kids, this is not the place for you. My 3 year old loved this place! This was my first time here and won't be my last.

This is a quaint place worth having some ice cream and other novelties. Basic ice cream and waffle…read morecones. Also cotton candy, ice slushy thangys, etc. Good job!!

Five Below is the very best store anywhere to buy charging cables for cell phones and tablets. They…read morecost $5.95 for a 10 ft cable and $5.55 for a five foot cable. Six foot cables are available as well. Cable colors here are white, black, and blue. Depending on the location, some of their stores honor replacing non working cables free of charge. Regardless, their cables are good quality and last a long time with reasonable care. I buy all my cables here exclusively. There are both self check out stations and cashier stations at this location. A friendly employee was eager to check me out which is what I prefer over a self check kiosk that I'm not familiar with. These stores also have treasures as we call them. Unique stuff to buy you don't find everywhere and its of a better quality in my opinion, than the three different dollar store chains. I wish they would open one in Martinsville. Other areas they stock good inventory for are fashion accessories, pets, gifts, and toys. I bought a cat bed today that I have not been able to find in my usual pet shopping places. They also have a great candy section with items not commonly stocked elsewhere. I bought a box of Whoppers today. They have a lot of retro candy as well. Parking is more than plentiful in the giant lot for this sprawling shopping center.

The go to store for cheap essentials. They have a good selection of candy and snacks and anything…read moreyou could think of as gifts or party favors. I haven't bought any of the small electronics here yet, but I wouldn't be opposed to buying charging cables or power cords from here. Staff always seem to be organizing the store and stocking up, friendly and eager to help. I think check out is mostly self now.