In Edmonton we had Coney Island on Whyte avenue but then it moved out to the airport. Freak lunchbox could be their twin.
What I loved about this place is that it is all done by weight. You can mix and match whatever is in the bins and they weigh it to give you a price.
Some of my childhood favourites were available; Cherry and Vanilla Coke and the silver Cola Balls. There is a great selection of US candy bars that are hard to find and some really great novelty items.
When my husband had visited previously they also carried the "bug" candy. Unfortunately I didn't see it on this visit.
I wish I would have taken pictures during my visit. The decor is very "carnival" themed. (hence the "Freak" in the name!)
Thankfully they have parking located in a private lot behind the store because 17th has very little free parking available.
The store was neat and tidy and the staff was very patient with all of the small children with the sugar rushes running around the store.
We will be back next time we are in town.