Had so much fun at Hollywood Candy during my recent visit to Omaha! So many things to see, try, and…read morebuy while you're here. The busiest parts of the shop are the candy and soda fountain section. Lots of nostalgic treats to purchase, as well as decorations and other displays. Lots of other shops within the shop (similar to an antique mall) with records and other pop culture items for sale. My favorite part of the shop were the pinball machine rooms. Antique and modern pinball machines were packed into two rooms and each play was super affordable! It is worth mentioning that some of the antique ones were there as display only, but cool to see nonetheless. I spent most of my time here playing a few games and could have definitely spent more time here if I had the opportunity during my short time in downtown. So glad I got to check out this local gem and would recommend it to anyone in looking to grab a sweet treat or play some games!

I'm convinced this candy shop was designed by Willy Wonka, an escape room architect, and someone…read morewith a deep emotional attachment to pinball machines. Every time we thought we had seen the whole store, another doorway appeared leading into yet another room packed floor-to-ceiling with candy, retro treats, bizarre novelties, and things I haven't seen since childhood dentist appointments. The layout is less "store" and more "sugar-powered labyrinth." I'm fairly certain there are at least three rooms we never found, and there may be an entire hidden civilization living somewhere behind the gummy bears. You could visit five times and still accidentally discover a new hallway full of international candy bars and rubber chickens. Then there's the pinball arcade, because apparently simply selling every candy on Earth wasn't enough. Nothing says "responsible adulthood" like eating sour belts while aggressively losing at pinball. Unfortunately, we arrived close to closing, which meant we had to speed-run what felt like the world's quirkiest candy maze. We left knowing with absolute certainty that we missed half the place -- possibly an entire wing. Next time we're bringing breadcrumbs, a map, and maybe a sherpa.

My spouse wanted to know what I wanted to do for my birthday and Baker's Candies has been on my…read morelocal "bucket list" for a while so off we went. It's about a 30 minute drive from Omaha and we had no problem finding it. My first impression was that it was way bigger than I expected and totally worth the trip!! I regularly buy Baker's chocolates at the grocery store but there was so much more selection and the prices were cheaper. For example, the bag of Patriotic Mix was $12.95 while it's usually $16.99 at Hy-Vee for the same thing. Besides the chocolates they are known for, they also had a large selection of saltwater taffy, fudge, and a ton of other candies, some I haven't seen since childhood. In addition to candy, they also sold a lot of locally made food stuffs like Rotella's bread, Mi Mama tortillas, Valentino's, Dorothy lynch, salsas, dips, jams, jerky, spaghetti sauce, you name it. They even had t-shirts, hats, and a refrigerated section for various meats. It was really cute inside and a lot of places for photo opportunities. There was a bench inside and a covered patio outside with a big parking lot. The staff were quick, efficient, and friendly. Glad I finally got to visit this place and I will be back again when my sweet tooth feels the need. :)

Did someone say CHOCOLATE??? We bought over$100 of chocolate, fudge, nuts, gummies, dark.....dark…read morechocolate..(3 big bags of those) tasted like silk...Boston baked beans, dried fruit... and a kool aid bar while you shop??? Dean and I died and went to Candy-land heaven! Staff was great...huge warehouse of candy options from back in the day too!

Everything you'd expect is in the name! Just lots of fun candies (jelly belly, gummies, licorice,…read morefudge, chocolates, etc) and everything is very fairly priced. Just a very fun place to stop in as you peruse the Old Market. I recommend the pecan chocolate turtle, the mud ball, and the peanut butter chocolate fudge. All of the fudge is incredibly delicious and incredibly creamy and rich....perfect for the holidays. Personally, I go here much more often than just the holidays. Can't recommend this place enough!

This space was so cute! It's a tight space but has some nostalgic candies, fudge, other chocolates,…read morea jellybean station, all the haribo gummies you can imagine, and other yummy treats. The staff here is so kind, I mean beyond kind. Everything you would picture a candy shop to be this place is it. We love it here.

I don't go here often - sometimes the staff seems a little grumpy. Often I do think the prices are…read morea little high as well. I do like to check them out every now and then for unique choices - I have found some fun red vines flavors here - not this time but I did get some nice flavors of popcorn to try from a local business. Staff was the friendliest I have experienced on my last visit - definitely makes me want to check it out more often and support this small business

Best little candy store ever, always has new inventory around the holidays - you can get stuff here…read moreyou can't get anywhere else. Definitely check it out!!

When you enter the door at Super Groovy's, you immediately have to choose which direction to turn…read more I went to the right, which is stuffed with an amazing variety of candy, snacks, etc., even pickles in the fridge. You know what's better than being a kid in a candy store? Being an adult in a candy store! Because you have money . Had a nice conversation with staff, about candy. I like candy! I bought some chamoy gummy bears. Then I decided to check out the other side, which is bursting with color, too. Mainly things that used to be referred to as "tobacco accessories". And also socks, lots and lots of novelty socks, like a bigger selection than maybe I've ever seen. I don't know if there is a connection between these items. Anyway, I had already spent my money on gummy bears, so maybe I'll look into the accessories more next time.

Never do they disapoint me. The customer service they provided tonight was above and beyond. He…read morewent out of his way to find what I needed and made sure my old worn out payment card went thru and I was able to leave w the item I first off can't find anywhere else in town, and also can't get the price anywhere else either. He didn't give up looking either. He said nope I'm going to find it. Gosh what a great guy , great atmosphere, great customer service, just great everything. My money will be spent no where else except Super Groovys. Thanks again man ur an awesome individual w great work ethic don't ever think otherwise!! Sonya O.

We LOVE chocolate...when we walked in ...we were blown away from how beautiful the vibrant colors…read moreand decor were...simply stunning! The variety of chocolate, coffee, cocoa, Gelato ...well we were overwhelmed! Pineapple gelato was absolutely AMAZING! The staff was quite friendly and helpful...parking up front...hours were perfect for getting off work with time to shop around! Come for the GELATO!

This was a really fun store tucked away in Papillions shopping area. Loved the local art, which you…read morecan buy. Also really liked the variety of chocolates. They definitely take pride in their product. The prices were fairly reasonable compared to other chocolates shops. Definitely a great place for gifts. The coffee was maybe the one semi-low point. The reviews were stellar, but it really wasn't that special in my books. Again, the chocolates and ambiance are the stars here. The employees were very nice as well. Really liked the back story for the name.

I love a good local coffee shop and Village Grinder was one such place!…read more It is so cute and cozy inside, with an adorable little seating area, delicious coffee smells all throughout the shop, and all the little touches like wooden signs welcoming you in. And for the shopper, they have lots of small decor, gifts, and actual coffee beans for sale. But the star of the show is the coffee drinks themselves! I had the pumpkin spice latte (it was Autumn, so I am allowed!), and it was creamy, had a good spice to it, and smooth. I would definitely get that again. But I look forward to trying more flavors soon! Village Grinder is a cute little cafe to stop by while you're in Countryside Village. Always nice to grab a coffee or treat while you shop - and it's great that you can even shop inside Village Grinder too!

I love this spot because you can taste the coffee in your lattes. And the taste is high quality &…read moreit's a noticeable difference. It's also so cute on the inside!!!! Ownership is so sweet. You can buy your own coffee & espresso beans here too which we've done multiple times. Service is quick. They have seasonal flavors each month!!!!

Stopped by to try the sweet corn ice cream (I wasn't huge on it so bought a classic flavor) and…read moreended up also trying their cookie dough (really good alone and went well with a scoop of ice cream). Very cute and fun decor around the shop and the employees were friendly and helpful. :) Lots of sweet treats for all different preferences available. Parking in the front was easy and they also had a bike rack on the side with a huge pink decorative bicycle. Indoor seating available and the space was clean.

Really great stop with delicious candy and lovely workers. This place is a delightful stop in Iowa…read morewith a great selection of candy and delicious drinks. The interior is very colorful and friendly. My family and I purchased a variety of chocolates and were not disappointed. I definitely recommend checking it out!

My son had a soccer game in Glenwood, IA this afternoon, and afterwards, we stopped by this place…read morethat was within throwing distance from the Y. When I ordered a double scoop of strawberry ice cream, the owner who was standing at the cashier informed me that it's a flavor they don't often have, and then went on to tell me why. After cutting and a vinegar wash, she had them macerate (soak in sugar to make a syrup) for 4-5 days before even thinking about going into some ice cream. It was absolutely amazing!

Such a cool place! Found this while visiting downtown Glenwood, and couldn't believe the selection…read moreof ice cream, candy, soda and fudge. The girl working the counter was so friendly and helpful, and talked us through everything in the shop. The Dutch Letter ice cream was one of a kind and delicious! We also really enjoyed the puppy chow truffle, and the monster cookie truffle. Cannot wait to go back here!

What a hidden gem for real fish and chips! I have never been to England so I can't speak for…read moreauthenticity, but I haven't had better fried fish than here. They explain up front how it's cooked, how long it will take (at least 40 minutes), and how to season it or what sauce to use. I'm partial to tartar sauce so I went for that. Super crunchy outside, and a warm flakey fish on the inside - just how I like it! The chips were not to my liking, but that's because they are not like typical French fries. They are softer more potato like texture (they explain on their menu and online). Instead, I tried their sausage roll which is a sausage wrapped in a flakey pastry. Absolutely delicious! And what meal would be complete without a biscuit and jam? Definitely recommend warming it up first then adding your butter or jam. To note, there is not a lot of seating inside, so we took our food home and it was still just as good. They offer a variety of other options in the restaurant/store as well when you stop by. Highly recommend a visit!

While traveling to Omaha to visit our daughter we looked for a place for afternoon tea. Others…read morehave commented that that service is friendly but the food is lacking in heat (ie served cold) and a little flavor. I concur. The hospitality was good but the food could be better. We pre-ordered a tea service for 3 but this looks like a setting for two. 1 scotch egg, 1 egg salad sandwich, and 1 sausage roll and two tarts to split among three people. The value for our money was not there. This is a retail shop with a small cafe and not the other way around.