Coons Candy - First Visit…read more Let's go ahead and name what some of us have probably thought: pulling up to a place called Coons Candy comes with hesitation -- especially as a Black customer. It's an unspoken (and sometimes spoken) moment of pause, wondering what kind of experience you're walking into. But curiosity -- and a soft spot for old-school sweets -- led us to check it out. To my surprise, the staff couldn't have been more welcoming. As soon as we walked in, we were greeted with friendly smiles and offered samples of fudge, toffee, and a few other homemade treats. That immediately softened the moment and brought on a bit of nostalgia -- felt like walking into one of those general stores my MawMaw would take me to, or a Cracker Barrel stop on a road trip. The store itself is exactly what you'd expect from a small-town candy shop: shelves packed with retro candies, novelty drinks, locally made honey and syrups, quirky gifts, and yes -- edible bugs. It's cozy and cluttered in a fun, old-school way. We left with: * Boba Vida popping pearls (dark cherry) * Sugar Daddy, Victory sticks, Stallion candy smokes, raspberry & green apple sticks * Locally made honey * A mix of glass-bottle sodas: * Sioux City Ginger Beer + Prickly Pear * Reading Draft Honey Cream * Drive-In Cherry Limeade * Nehi Peach * Ginger Strawberry tea * Hot & Spicy Ginger Beer This is definitely a place for folks who love that nostalgic candy-store vibe and don't mind digging through shelves of old favorites and funky surprises. ‍ Final take: It was a mixed bag. The selection was fun and the staff made us feel welcome. But the name? It sticks -- and not in a sweet way. That hesitation doesn't go away entirely, and I'd understand if someone else passed on the visit for that reason alone. I'm glad I saw it for myself. Would I go back? Maybe. Would I recommend it? Depends who's asking.

We stopped by today & had to buy some of the delicious fudge! Utterly charming store. I will never…read moredrive past again. Wonderful chocolates, hard candies & so much cuteness! Plus, really sweet people. I'm so glad we stopped! If you have a problem with name, please get some professional help. You're ridiculous. It's their last name.

We just celebrated our 50th Wedding Anniversary with 80 family & friends…read more The cake was absolutely beautiful & so many compliments on how delicious it was. We are never disappointed with their cakes! Can't wait for another get together or celebration to have more cake.

L&P Cakes, has been my go too cake place for years... They…read morehave done my son's birthday cake since he was a child. Now I am doing the traditional birthday cake for my second son. I ordered these cupcakes for my second son's preschool. They are the cutest little blue owls. If I could give L&P a 10 star rating I would. It's cost varies on the job they do. I was happy with the price I was given. I just ate one and it's the best, very moist and delicious. If you need a sheet cake, layered or cupcakes this is one of the best cakes or cupcake you will ever have.

Went for applefest. Had a lot to do and got to enjoy the orchard. Couldn't pick your own, but we…read morestill got some from the store. It was worth the drive, and the girls really liked the horse-drawn carriage ride.

This is a cute little farm/orchard that my boyfriend and I both enjoyed. At the time we visited,…read moreonly apples were available for u-pick. We opted out because we already have so many apples at the house! They had cantaloupe, blackberries, blueberries, local maple syrup, jams and jellies, assorted candies, apples, and peaches. The blueberries looked incredible and we couldn't pass those up. Their blackberries were ginormous and we had to buy some of those, too! We got a pint of each and it was almost $10. Maybe a little on the expensive side. This is a little, but also completely adorable shop. I will most definitely be back- you simply can't beat fresh, homegrown fruit!

We were in town from Florida for a 92nd birthday and everything was closed. The florist was leaving…read morethe parking lot and after listening to our plight she not only opened the store back up for us but she made a beautiful arrangement for use! In a time of poor customer service she went above and beyond and saved our day!!!

I have beening using the Marion Flower Shop to deliver several arrangements to my friend. They have…read morealways done a beautiful job. I highly recommend them for all your floral needs

This is a store that mostly specializes in bulk food. If you wonder where the school and other…read moreplaces get their bulk pizzas or burger as well as cutlery then wonder no more. They do have a large section of normal items as well so not everything is school sized. I often like to buy my bags of fish here as I can get my 3lb bag and not have every piece individually wrapped as cutting that open gets old fast. You also don't need a membership like Costco does.

Every time I come to this store, I receive excellent customer service. Super friendly,…read moreprofessional, and I always leave with a smile on my face. I mean if a simple trip to GFS can make my day better, then they have to be doing something right!