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    Small Town Sweets

    4.7 (61 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Ranjan P.

    Awesome little shop full of chocolates and bulk candies as well as taffy in many flavors. It's a bit on the pricey side, e.g. $7 for a very small black of 85% dark chocolate--when I could get an entire bar of a comparable chocolate bar at many many other places, e.g. super markets. Maybe this is touristy because the place, especially when the weather is nice, definitely has that vibe, you know when people are on a day trip or on vacation and don't think twice about splurging on something they ordinarily wouldn't buy? Despite the prices, it's a fun and worthwhile venture to enter and maybe get a treat.

    My mom's collection of chocolates from our trip. She adores their dark chocolate orange peels
    Nicole B.

    This is hands down my mom's favorite dessert shop, and honestly, I think she'd be heartbroken if it ever closed. She is obsessed with the dark chocolate candied orange peel slices--they're made with real fruit, dipped in rich dark chocolate, and she raves about them to anyone who will listen. Beyond the sweets, the shop itself is so welcoming and full of charm. The storeowner is incredibly kind and always remembers my mom when she comes in, which means so much to her. She gives great recommendations and makes the whole experience feel personal and warm--like the best kind of small town gem. It's exactly the kind of local business that deserves support: high-quality treats, kind people, and a sense of community. If you're in Half Moon Bay and have a sweet tooth (or a mom like mine), this place is a must-visit.

    Erich L.

    Small candy store in the downtown. They have chocolate and other things. I bought some licorice and candy made in the area.

    Jack R.

    They didn't have anything I was looking for and I wish they sold individual chocolates, but the lady was nice, the store was clean and organized. A good candy store that's like an upscale grocery aisle.

    Montes A.

    The "old school" chocolates ala Ice Cubes (who has those anymore??) are alone the price of admission, never mind the dark chocolate Oreo's and snicker bars. It's a place you have to go back to because there's more you wanted the first time!!!

    Karen r.

    Absolutely adorable candy shop! We had a great conversation with the lady who work there, might be the owner, about where she sources her different candies. She made recommendations, I was very happy, once I got home I wish I had bought triple the amount! Don't have candy regret, just buy it. I will be back soon lol.

    Not sure what these are called, but they are often out. Audrey nicely made me two packs since she just received some in.
    Mark K.

    Where's the six-star choice? I'm an unashamed candy lover. Been that way since I was able to crawl. Some call me a diabetic in training. A friend let me know that a new candy shop had opened in Half Moon Bay just across from Johnny's, which was Main Street Grill. I photographed Bill, the owner of MSG, so I have a soft spot for that location. Anyway, I went into Small Town Sweets, and this sweet young woman was there. I later found out that her name is Jazmin. Because I had ridden my motorcycle to HMB, her expression seemed a bit suspicious of me. Apparently, us motorcycle types 'look' suspicious. But as soon as I asked her questions about candy, her demeanor was super friendly and engaging. She recommended some malted milk balls, locally made English toffee with pistachios, and some sugar treats. I bought them all! I am SO HAPPY to have discovered STS, as well as meeting Audrey and Jazmin. Always a fantastic experience going into their shop.

    Alicia A.

    Cute little store with lots of different selections of candy. Prices are very reasonable too. Kids and adults had a blast looking at the candies, walked out with about $40 worth of candy between the 5 of us. Everyone was on a sugar high after the visit. Must stop when here.

    LeeLee C.

    Friendly and honest owner and cute selections of candies. Their hottest gummy is interesting to get. No ice cream in the store.

    Tina P.

    My son and I have gone to both the old location and the new, more spacious one. Both times, the owner and teenage male employee were helpful and friendly. My eight-year old had a million questions about everything, and the owner was so patient with him and treated him like a little adult. She even gave him a sticker before we left :-) The candy is incredibly tasty, beautifully packaged, and reasonably priced. Don't miss Fudge Fridays with homemade fudge!

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    Alexa V.

    My husband and I stopped by over the weekend and the shop is so adorable!! They have that old fashion, small town vibe with an assortment of classic candies (various gummies, salt water taffies, lots of chocolate, etc.) The new location they have is a good size and their candies are solid!! I would say their gummies and licorice notably shine. It was also our first time and we met the owner Audrey, who was so welcoming, friendly and overall very delightful. We will be back whenever we have any sweet tooth cravings!!

    The sweet life at Small Town Sweets Half Moon Bay #SmallTownSweets  #HMB #Candy  #Store
    Chris R.

    The sweetest new store on the coast is a candy store in Half Moon Bay called "Small Town Sweets". Small Town Sweets location, Americana farm store decor, and wide selection of specialty and nostalgic candies immediately takes you to a place a wonder and reverie. Evoking both the feel of the central and northern California coastal small town, as well as that of the Main Street candy store at Disneyland. The selection of candy did not stop at Taffy, bars. They also include items such as Bit-O-Honey and Was lips to take everyone back to their childhood. Love this store! Love the selection. Love the quality. I recommend Small Town Sweets for a quick delight or to satisfy your long term sweet tooth. The sweet life at Small Town Sweets Half Moon Bay #SmallTownSweets #HMB #Candy #Store

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    Wow. So much selection. From a business owner who really cares. This is a great shop. Accessible packages and prices. Go here.

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    5 years ago

    This place is fantastic! Gluten Free Scottie dogs and dark chocolate honeycomb is my favorite! Sweet spot!

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    Quintessential local family owned and operated Sweet Shop! A must visit when in Half Moon Bay!

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    Years later and I swear it's gotten better!! Swung by last…read moreThursday and grabbed a few pounds - it was so soft and wonderful - the flavors were great - I want to make a trek back just to grab some more!

    Five stars doesn't even begin to cover it. Salt Water Taffy isn't just a store; it's a lifeline. I…read moreknow that sounds dramatic, but let me tell you, I was having the worst day ever. My car broke down, I spilled coffee all over my new shirt, and I found out my favorite show got canceled. I was wandering around, feeling like the universe was conspiring against me, when I stumbled upon this little shop. The smell alone was enough to pull me in - that sweet, sugary, slightly salty aroma that just screams "childhood happiness." I walked inside, and it was like stepping into a rainbow. Jars upon jars of colorful taffy, each one a promise of sugary goodness. I grabbed a mixed bag, and as soon as I popped that first piece of chocolate taffy into my mouth, it was like a switch flipped. Seriously, the simple act of savoring that chewy, sweet treat pulled me out of my funk. It reminded me of simpler times, of beach vacations and carefree days. Salt Water Taffy didn't just sell me candy; they sold me a little bit of joy, a little bit of hope, and a whole lot of deliciousness. So yeah, I'm pretty sure Salt Water Taffy saved my life. Or at least, it saved my day, which is pretty much the same thing, right? The service was also amazing, this young lady (I think she said her name was Maya) was so awesome, helped me out with finding the perfect taffy for me, so welcoming and kind.

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    Even though we got a refund, this place is not for us…read more We were very excited to see a fresh fish market in HMB and we were staying in a AIRBNB close by. We got 3 dozen of fresh oysters, 1 whole crab, 3 lb clams. The clams were just ok. The crab was a little dry. They precooked it, so I know it wasn't fresh. They were honest about how the crab was a year ago, they just freeze it. That should've been the first red flag. We steamed 1 dozen of oysters. We do this all the time. The oysters were no bigger than a quarter and they had a very strong fishy smell, craziest part was there was no flavor at all. We usually get oysters from ranch 99 and put it in the steamer and it is absolutely amazing! We had to skip the other oysters and packed with ice and called them. They simply said to return it and they will give us a refund. Which was great but also disappointing at the same time. Not rating it 1 star because they gave us a refund.

    Health alert. I strongly recommend to stay away from this…read morefishmarket. You can easily get sick with parasites of old fish carcasses and crab. And the oysters are trash old smell bad just like the crab. I was so disappointed with wat I baught here I chuked it out the window for the seagulls to eat. You can use this place for chum. I didn't take pictures because of how mad I was but instead I will never buy seafood here. If you don't want to get parasites or old fish,crab,and,oysters stay away from this place. I don't even want a refund or nothing.

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