The expression "Kid in the Candy Shop" probably started from here... if it didnt, the sugar high and unblinking eyes must have started the moment the cashier rang here and candy wrappers were being torn through. This is just a fun place to just walk through and remember the old candies you used to eat as a kid. I have to admit, the inflatable T-Rex dancing at the door and trying to bring you in on a hot summer day made me feel bad for them. I also was completely and utterly amused. So dancing T-Rex = eye bait for me.
If you have a sweet tooth or a sour tooth or a mildly sweet tooth, you will find something here. You can find EVERYTHING... from old style English imported toffees to high end Chicago made Vosges chocolate. I almost feel like its a condensed version of Willy Wonka factory seeing how the candy is literally towering over me into the 2nd story. There is NO nooks or crannies not filled with some sort of sweets. Also considering the huge vast amount of candy here and how they had to import most things, it was pretty reasonably priced.
One thing I did find quite amazing is their ice cream parlor and fresh made chocolates that sits beside the retail candy area. LOOK AT THE GROUND... you'll see an incredible penny mosaic of an ice cream at the door and the design continues through the area towards the ice cream area. I think I must have stared in amazement for a good 20 seconds. I did end up trying a bit of the ice cream and I can definitely see the appeal towards kids. Creamy, sugary, with combinations that are unique.
If I'm ever in the area and having a sugar itch to scratch, I'll be back... even if the Happy Bunny candy box says "You Go Girl and Don't Come Back".