Candies were so yummy but it seemed like some of the workers were a bit preoccupied. It's such a…read morecute little underground nook though so I'd recommend this to anyone that just wants to explore Boone and go through this little strip of shops!!

What a fun find! Tons of old fashioned candy and hard to find treasures. It's easy to miss this…read moreshop, it's downstairs from Sunset Tees & Hattery. Huge selection of candy, hot sauce and ice creams. Not to be missed!

The owner - Regina is the sweetest owner of candy store I have ever encountered and let me tell…read moreyou, I'm a sweet tooth so I have been to quite a few. She is not only incredibly sweet and a nice person in general, she generally loves and enjoys what she is doing and also is very customer oriented. She let us try several samples, gave us several recommendations... I'm so happy I ran into this place. This is must visit spot whether you live nearby or just traveling through like us.

From the owner: we sell loose candy by the piece or pound! Retro candy along with the new candy trends! We also…read morehave GELATO and Best Gift Idea Ever photos. The photos are taken of objects that look like letters and you can make a picture with your name or phrase, and it only takes 10 minutes!!

The Mast Store Annex is located in Valle Crucis, NC, about 2 tenths of a mile from the Original…read moreMast General Store. But it has a completely different layout, is smaller, and sells a different inventory. The building was built in 1909 by R.L. Lowe, a competing merchant. John and Faye Cooper preserved this location, officially opening it in 1982 because they needed more space for their growing business. The building has a much more open layout than the Original store and even sells ice cream outside! The Annex features a massive candy barrel room with hundreds of varieties of candies, from saltwater taffy to chocolates to old-fashioned hard candies. This location also carries more of the rugged outdoor wear, camping supplies, backpacking gear, and sleeping bags Because the two buildings feature completely separate inventory layouts, I didn't end up buying anything here. My arms were completely full with items at the original store, so I didn't go back for the rest of the stuff I wanted and just planned to get it at the other store instead. Once I got to the Annex and realized they didn't carry the same items, I almost drove back to the original store to get them, but ultimately didn't. Make sure to buy everything you want at whichever building you are at before leaving their parking lot!

I've visited a number of Mast Store locations so this store's inventory looked familiar, I stopped…read moreat this location before finding out the main store is located only a few hundred yards up the road maybe that a visit for another time. The products here have always been of good quality and there's always a great selection. This store brand has always been a sort of a novelty in my opinion although the description is "general store" all but one location I have visited is very upscale and resembles more of a general merchandise retailer offering lots of clothing and outdoor supplies verses what the original intent was at its inception. It's a great place to browse and find something unique - the staff here was very friendly and engaging it's worth stopping in...

Firstly- ALWAYS SUPPORT SMALL BUSINESSES! Here we have a small, local owned bulk candy store that's…read moresuper cute! We came in looking for candy cigarettes for my son, and they had them for 99 cents a pack! We got exactly what we were looking for for an AMAZING price! They also have a good assortments of old school candy, salt water taffy and freeze dried goodies. I am so happy I don't have to drive to Boone to Mast general store because I found what I needed here! Just a note, it was a little hard to find... You will need to walk into the little corridor that says "shoppes" that is located in between the buildings. The shop is in that hallway/corridor. It's a super cute store for kids and adults of all ages! Hopefully, they'll be able to get in some more items soon as the business grows! Stop in and check them out!

We stopped in while visiting the area and were so glad we did. This shop is a true local gem with a…read morenostalgic, small-town charm. The shelves are packed with an impressive variety of candy--from classic chocolates to fun, individually wrapped treats you don't often find anywhere else. They also carry small gifts, unique goodies and an antiques in the back, which makes it a fun spot to browse whether you're shopping for yourself or looking for something to take home. Even though we didn't end up buying anything this time, we really enjoyed wandering through and taking it all in. It's the kind of place that brings out your inner kid and makes you smile. Definitely worth a stop if you're in the area and want to experience a bit of local flavor and charm!

Just got back to the Candy Factory. They do have sugar-free candy!! Today we got some goodies and a…read morecandy dish. Very friendly in Uptown Lexington. Near Conrad and Hinkle. Next to Shoto.

We used Southern Sweets catering for one of our events and was totally happy! The best dessert I…read morehave ever had and very professional aswell. We will defiantly be repeat customers and spread the word!

From the owner: At Southern Sweets we take great pride in delivering old fashioned delicious recipes combined with…read morebeautiful new looks! Everything is made from scratch. Cookies, pies, cakes, candies, & much more. I provide a small sample box of any product you would like to try, just to tease your taste buds and ensure you that our food quality will live up to your expectations. I look forward to doing business with you!

Recently checked out this candy store while I was in the Jonesboro area and I got to see the…read morelegendary Yoda that I heard causing big fuss around the area making the news when researching the area . Seriously it's a cute little Yoda! This guy isn't doing any harm! Upon entering the store, there's plenty of great candy to choose from. Plenty of great sweets but many of the candy choices aren't too new. Overall prices weren't too bad at all but I did enjoy that they had those bugs in a sucker. I absolutely love the Retro theme inside as well! Overall, I thought it was a pretty casual place to check out.

This shop offers more of an experience than products. Well, if you like old school candy, you might…read morelike the shop. It takes you back decades when things might have been simpler. A touristy spot for sure!

My favorite sweet gem of downtown WS! They sell candied apples, baked goods such as cupcakes,…read morechocolate covered goodies like pretzels, flavored popcorn, and customized apparel. I've only had their Italian ice and cupcakes here which is always delicious! They have a good selection of ice flavors and a medium is $3.25 for up to 2 flavors (pictured) and enough to share between two people. They also have a smaller size (1 flavor) and large (3 flavors), I don't remember the pricing but it's all under $5! The flavors are so accurate, fruity, and not overly sick and the quantity is amazing for the price. Watermelon is my absolute favorite. Their cupcakes are also my favorite. Light fluffy cake base with whipped sweet frosting. They sold out today so I wasn't able to see or remember their flavors but they usually offer a range. My only wish is that they were open for longer hours during the week, sometime it's hard to stop by!

Every time I go in there, I'm always ready to grab my favorite treats and they're always so good…read more Mr. Shannon is great people!

We passed this while driving to Johnson City, TN from our home near Winston-Salem, NC. We did not…read morestop because it was Thanksgiving Day but noted the location for our return trip. On our travels toward home, we planned to take the same route, stopping at the original Mast General Store and the nearby Jerky Outpost. After leaving Mast General Store, we tried to map the Jerky Outpost but our reception was so bad, the maps on our phone did not work. Please keep this in mind when visiting the area, it is very remote. We made the wrong initial turn leaving Mast and heading towards Boone, and had to stop to ask directions. We found our way and came upon the Jerky Outpost. We drove up the driveway and parked in the small parking lot, with fewer than 10 spaces. We proceeded to the building which had been designed to look like three different old buildings. Once inside, the structure appears to be one building. There is jerky all over the place, along walls, on tables and also includes a large variety of different BBQ and hot sauces, nuts, snack foods and swag. We walked around a bit, selected a few items and paid at the counter. The prices seemed reasonable and the man at the counter was friendly and helpful. This was a pretty cool experience in a place you never would have expected. This is also a great place to pick up some gift items you might not see again.

This store is on our "must" list when we come up to Banner Elk-Boone area. Fresh quality products,…read moremany locally made by the owner. Staff, especially Elaine, was super helpful. I used their website to order more. The owner CALLED to update me! This business is stellar. Go get some!

Friendly and helpful staff! We enjoyed finding unique candy…read moreand snacks. We parked in a garage and walked to the store. There is a large variety of candy for both savory and sweet treats.

Such a cool shop! A must for those who like new and old types of candy. Had all sorts of treats and…read moredrinks. Cute little toys for kids as well. Lots to see here! Service was also good.