You know what I think was cool about the 1950's? Diners, malt shops and juke joints! Jukeboxes! Drive-in movie theaters! Doo-wop! Rock-n-Roll! Googie/Psuedo-futuristic architecture! The adventures kids had back in those times! Oh, and candy stores of course!
You know what I think was disgusting about the 1950's? The willful ignorance that was rampant! The segregation! The racial violence and tension! The severe marginalization of women! The archaic family standards! The advent of suburbia and overly auto-dependent cities! McCarthyism! Terribly misguided public service announcements! The highly religious nature of America at the time! Oh, and the atrocious fashion!
Funny how the bad things from that decade have more of an influence on present day society than the positive things.
Well, let's focus on something positive! A modern day business that allows you to feel like a kid in a candy store, literally.
Taffy? Check. Wax lips (I.E. ONE OF MY FAVES)? Check. Crazy flavors of bottled soda? Check. Old fashioned bubble gum? Check. Vintage posters and advertisements? Okay, those aren't necessarily a requirement for an authentic candy store. They're just there to enhance the experience.
This store is definitely the place to go if you are in search for those old-school rarities like moon pies, bottle caps, jawbreakers, big ol' lollipops and mary janes (the ganja-less peanut butter confections). You can even make a bag of penny candy!
It's not just the nostalgic candy, however. They also sell sweet treats that you never see in America. Think Ramune sodas and Hi-Chews from Japan, or Vivident gum from Italy. They also have the typical M&M's, Reese's and Coca-Cola for those of us who are less adventurous.
The Final Verdict
Pros:
Old-fashioned candy store.
Penny candy bags.
Various non-edible vintage items available.
International/imported confections
Cons:
Not daring enough, due to the fact they sell candy that can be found at Walgreen's, CVS, gas stations and Albertson's, all of which are within 1/4th of a mile in the vicinity of the place.
Suggestions:
Install an old-fashioned soda fountain! Maybe you guys can take it a step further and open a malt shop next door too? *wishful thinking
Will I return? Certainly.