Van Holten's is a very cool store located on the Seaside boardwalk near Casino Pier. They have a…read morelarge assortment of sweet yummy things. Fill your own bag of saltwater taffy, there are chocolates, truffles, popcorn, so many delicious things and they're all pretty delicious. We usually get taffy and truffles. They do charge a credit card fee here so bring cash if you're as averse to these as I am. This is such a fun store though that don't let that deter you. There are usually a few staff members behind the long counter ready to ring you up. We hit this place up every year for goodies. Check it out!

Stopped in and picked up a variety of non-pareils, which were all delicious and comprised of such…read morehigh-quality chocolate, as well as a small bag of saltwater taffy that held so much more than I anticipated for the price - and the taffy was melt in your mouth amazing! Definitely worth stopping in!

I'm a sucker for good popcorn, and there's plenty of it at PopStars. I usually just stick with…read morebutter and can never recreate the authentic movie theater taste at home despite having a popcorn machine. That means I'm always on the lookout for places to get it for an affordable price. I'm happy to say that I found my spot. Can't wait to get more!

Ordered online and everything came in perfect! The popcorn is delicious and full flavored. Pick…read moresome up!

5 Star. Get the biggest bucket they have…read more Enjoy. The best snack at Ocean City New Jersey. The caramel crunch with the peanuts....just fantastic. Note: bring your own bag, lid off. Thank us later.

If you haven't had Johnson's Caramel Corn, you haven't really been to "The Boards" at Ocean City…read more We grabbed a small bag (and a tub to take home) of their caramel corn and it was exactly what you'd hope for. Rich, warm, perfectly coated, and had that homemade taste that sets it apart from anything store-bought. It's sweet without being cloying, crispy without being hard, and nostalgic without feeling dated. This is caramel corn that holds its legacy with pride. What makes it hit even harder? It's tradition. My mom remembers getting it when she came down to the Shore with my grandparents, and here we are, still making that same stop, now with our kids. There's something sacred about that kind of continuity. The stand itself is pure boardwalk. No frills, no gimmicks. Just a steady stream of locals, tourists, and generational snackers getting their fix. Multiple locations across the boardwalk means it's always accessible, and the staff keep the line moving fast, friendly, and efficient. You can tell they serve a lot of caramel corn every day, and every batch still feels fresh. Whether you're doing a food crawl or just strolling after dinner, this is a must-stop. A Jersey Shore legend, plain and simple. You gotta go!

Candy stores are my weakness, so I stopped in for a M&M chocolate covered pretzel and cherry…read morecordial - though it was hard to make up my mind as to what I wanted to taste. Both were delicious - the chocolate was high quality and delicious - you can tell they really know what they're doing here!

Always a tasty experience at Lucky Leo's!…read more When visiting The Shore, my husband and I stopped at Lucky Leo's to satisfy my fudge craving. The buy four, get two free deal was hard to pass up, so we ordered a good variety. I've only tried the chocolate so far, but it was super soft and delicious. Want candy apples? They've got them! What about salt water taffy? They've got that, too! Retro candies or emoji candies, Lucky Leo's has got you covered!

This just HAS to be the same yummy popcorn place that I liked in New Hope, PA, years ago!…read more Other than Smartfood (on occasion) and Johnson's Popcorn (Ocean City, NJ), popcorn is not my thing. CLUSTERS is the exception to the rule! Their popcorn is sooo good! You can go salt, sweet, both, chocolate, apple, Cinnabon, etc. Reasonable prices and a friendly young lady sealed the stars on my review.

This is the third location I've tried (Wildwood, New Hope, Jackson). Each location has different…read moreflavors with a few consistent staples you'll find at all of them. They are generous with the samples and everything is delicious whether it's a savory or sweet flavors. Some flavors have a small up-charge when they have extra mix-ins or a drizzle. A medium bag will run you about $13 on average. Ask them to give it to you open and they will fill it to the top (extra popcorn please!)

Craving something sweet so stopped over at Clusters today. Wow... as soon as I walked in I was…read moretransported to popcorn heaven.... So many delicious smells and varieties to choose from. They offer samples which was cool. I went with the Caramel fudge brownie and it is absolutely delicious!!! Definitely recommend this place and will be back to try other flavors.

Had some delicious chocolate strawberry popcorn today for Valentine's Day! The boy working was all…read moreby himself and the line was practically out the door but he handled it like a professional and moved the line along quickly! He was incredible. I will be back.

Stopped by Clusters Handcrafted Popcorn and had such a nice experience! The shop is clean, bright,…read moreand welcoming. They have an incredible variety of flavors, from classics to unique options like pickle, peanut butter, truffle, and garlic Parmesan. There's really something for everyone, and it was fun sampling different flavors before deciding. The nice young guy working there was friendly and patient while we decided. He took the time to recommend flavors that we might like. We finally decided on the pickle popcorn. The popcorn was fresh, flavorful, and definitely worth the stop. If you're in the area and want a fun snack with lots of unique options, I'd definitely recommend checking this place out!

They had the BEST coconut brew iced coffee and the barista was so sweet and full of energ!read more

This is easily one of my favorite shops on the Boardwalk. I loved the Salt Water Taffy. I ended up…read moregetting an assortment of flavors. They have a huge selection of candy and a coffee & ice cream shop in the back. However, my favorite part was the Açaí in the front. There was a separate area in the front that had Açaí & Strawberry Cups. I got the Vegan Açaí cup the first day. It was a blend of frozen açaí & vegan soft serve topped with granola. It was so delicious, I came back the next morning for an Açaí Cup. I ordered this one with no banana and extra granola. 10/10. Also can we talk about this Labubu Apple because how adorable!! I did order a Vanilla Chai that was a little too sweet for me to drink. But besides that, I had an amazing experience at Planet Candy. The staff were super friendly. And the store was very clean. Highly Recommend!

Sparrow's Gourmet Snacks has been around since '20, and you can find their stand inside the Reading…read moreTerminal Market! They specialize in all-natural, gluten-free snack foods, such as gourmet popcorn and fairy floss - we tried some of their flavored popcorn, and they were freshly-popped and seasoned well! The fairy floss was so cute, with their variety of colors! There's also various gift items, such as greeting cards off to the side, so you can literally build or customize a gift basket. Service was super friendly and welcoming! +fairy floss! +friendly service! +located inside the Reading Terminal Market

Yummy! Great pretzels and fresh popped popcorn, great prices too! Friendly service and solid…read moreterminal market location

So yum. A must-stop if you are strolling along the AC boardwalk. The taffy and the fudge…read moreespecially, some of the best you'll ever eat, I promise. Very old-fashioned lovely vibe, great assortment, Hard to choose what to get! Prices are not cheap, but you are getting quality. Do not bother with It's Sugar down the road. It's Sugar right in here -- they've been making candy forever. Trust the experts!

I needed a break from the blazing sun, so I came up with the perfect excuse to cool off inside; buy…read moresome salt water taffy for my son. Fralinger's is a classic boardwalk spot that's been around forever, and walking in feels like a quick blast from the past. The place is bright and cheerful, with barrels full of colorful, chewy candy everywhere. I didn't wanna stress over picking flavors, so I just grabbed their assorted souvenir box, the kind that's been making people happy for ages. By the time I left, I was definitely cooler... you know, a cooler mom.