What a hidden gem! All kinds of old Timey candy and some great ice cream. The people that own the…read moreshopper is nice it can be and they run it seven days a week. If you like sweets, you definitely need to check this

This place will satisfy your craving for sweets. They have ice cream, sorbet, soda floats, sundaes,…read moremalts, chocolate-covered nuts and chocolate-covered pretzels, old-fashioned candy, taffy, fudge, gummies, licorice gum, root beer, sodas and a whole lots of other sugary treats. It's a candy and snack joint! You will definitely find something for everyone here. Hoosier Cupboard is located in downtown Franklin, in a cute little house that also looks like a train depot. Across the way is some sort of train thing, so I'm sensing a theme. My children got an ice cream cone (Blue Moon) and a scoop of chocolate ice cream in a cup. They have kids' sizes, which is appreciated. I am not an ice cream person, so I got two hand-dipped peanut butter cups, one for each hand: one milk chocolate, and the other dark chocolate. Both were delicious! We ate our treats at a table on the outdoor patio. There is lots of outdoor seating, and zero indoor seating. So, your options are to sit outside or get your goodies to go. The people who work here are polite and patient, which is also appreciated. You know how it goes when you visit a sweets shop with kids -- they can't make up their mind about what they want. But the people behind the counter were very kind and waited with the utmost patience while my children made their decision about which ice cream flavor to choose.

Disappointing, just disappointing. Came to Rocket Fizz expecting to be able to purchase some candy…read morewith my brother while our grandparents were in the Symphony next door during intermission. Unfortunately the company decided to create the most retarded policy towards minors. I am unable to purchase a candy bar because I am not 18 years old ? It's not that serious, I'm not buying alcohol, I'm not buying prescription medication, it's a Milky Way bro. Seriously will not be back if this is still a thing; how can a company ban its primary consumer audience from purchasing candy, IT'S CANDY!!!

Whenever my lil buddy comes to spend time with me, we have to explore things together. It's a must…read more Rocket fizz and I have a wonderful relationship as it always carries some of my old school favorite candies and when my grandbaby mentioned he wanted to try rock candy, I knew exactly where to take him too. Rocket fizz has 2 locations that I am familiar with. One in Plainfiekd and one in Downtown Indy. I love both locations but downtown on the circle was our choice. When the monument isn't under construction I love walking the steps. We parked a block away and walked back. And once inside we were in candy heaven. We spent alot of time perusing. Because their were so many choices it was hard for my grandson to decide until the store clerk mentioned she just made some grab bags. Excited he was. They were pricey but it was for the fun of it all for him. It has been a while since we've gone but he still talks about our visit. And for me, the memories are worth every dollar spent.

It's like how there's always a Walgreens across the street from a CVS, or two Starbucks in the same…read moreshopping center. Well, The Candy Emporium is across the street from The Candy Dish. So basically, this part of Main Street is candy central. Maybe these guys decided to team up, and figured that a rising tide lifts all boats. The Candy Emporium seems to have more commercial and old-fashioned candies than the other place. They also seem to get nasty with the licorice here, and in particular, black licorice. OK! I won't let you know my opinion about black licorice, those murdered-out pieces of vile rubber, because I don't want to yuck your yum. But if you are a black licorice fan, this is your place. They have bulk chocolates by the pound here (minimum 1/8 pound), plus lots of packaged candies -- everything from Starbursts to Laffy Taffy to Razzles and Necco Wafers. The price points range from 10 cents to much higher, so you can bring a kid here with some pocket change, and they'll be able to get a little treat.

Great selection of "real" licorice. More than twenty different varieties. On this trip, I got…read morethe Scottie Dogs and Carmela Sticks. Pricing around $10 per pound. Not bad considering all the licorice choices.

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!

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.

This was a cute little chocolate shop that my husband treated me to after our anniversary lunch in…read moreAvon. They had several flavors of homemade fudge and many types of chocolate treats. They are made in-house. Haven't tried them yet but I'll let you know. They look and smell delicious. Not too many of these types of shops left. Good to know there are some.

Evidently this place is new. As of July 2017. Same owners as the little shop next door. Maybe they…read morestill have not filled out all of their inventory/ merchandise, but it didn't have enough variety for my taste. It was decorated cute and the highlight was that there was a fast running Ms Pac-Man machine at the back. Owner was very nice and if you need to grab a few candy nibbles for the car that aren't chocolate, this might be your spot!

Love these types of soda and candy shops where there's all types and flavor of sodas that you can…read morethink of. We end up leaving with a 6 pack of different flavor ginger ales and root beers along with a mix of candy.

Driving down to go grab some dinner from Barbeque and bourbon we saw this place on the right hand…read moreside of the street. I knew I wanted to stop in. We placed our order and walked down the street to kill some time while waiting. It immediately put me in the mind of rocket fizz. It had such a cool vibe about it. I had been looking for Triple XXX rootbeer in its usual spots but had not been able to find it. I had to grab a 4 pack, then I came across nehi peach and grape soda. When I tell you they had all of the soda you could think of. They did. Candy as far as the eye can see. Awesome vintage signage... you name it. It brought back child hood with the penny candies, pop rocks and many vintage sodas. I look forward to going back and taking some tum to explore this quaint little candy oasis. It was a treat.

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.

Candy store near the gates at the end of terminal B. They have all kinds of things from European…read moreCandy, to all of the standards here in America. In addition, they have nuts and drinks. They also have a pick your own section where you can scoop out for $1.79 an ounce any kind of candy you want chocolates and other candies that are not available in bags. Pretty pricey, but for an airport candy store. It's not too bad. The girl at the counter was friendly and quick understanding that many of her customers have to get somewhere fast.