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First off, when you're looking for this place, look for the Jelly Belly or Wonka logo, since those are bigger than the word Sweeties at the front of the building.
Once you get inside, KEEP YOUR HANDS DOWN. I mean it--it's a must to fully walk around and get a gauge for the candies they do and don't have before you start picking up things helter skelter. Otherwise, you'll come out and post a review saying "this place is expensive! I spent $80 on candy!!!" I browsed everything, made a plan of attack, and walked out with $3 of snacks for the week.
The first section, clockwise, is a series of your typical candy by the pound segments. You take your own personal scoop around with you and fill bags. Each section is candy of the same price-per-pound, so don't mix between prices!
When you're done there, the candy by the bulk section is ahead. After that, candy is offered in individual pieces or in bags/boxes, depending on the brand. So you can buy one PushPop, or a box of 20...good for snack urges and also long-term candy stashes. What I liked is that the candy you can find in grocery stores is not overpriced here, so you can grab that stuff as well.
Con: Mexican and European candy is not as readily available...I definitely thought at least Mexican candy should be available here since there is a decent selection of it at the nearby mall.
If you need sugar free candy, turn right and head to the corner when you walk in--there's a pretty good selection!
If you have kids, give them a fixed amount of money--I saw a few parents trying to reign in overly excited grabbiness.
All in all, a fun stop near work. Worth a visit!
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