The Candy Store

My friend and I stopped by on a Saturday around 3 PM, and while there were a few people inside, it wasn't too crowded--perfect for browsing. One of the employees recommended we try their $25 bag of assorted Swedish candy to sample a variety before deciding on our favorites. It was a great way to discover new flavors without committing to just one. I loved the variety and the option to try different sweets, and if you're looking for a smaller option, they also have $12.50 candy bags.The candy was expensive but I liked being able to see it in person vs buying online.

Literally has every candy I could possibly think of and really nice ladies working behind the counter!! Interesting it seemed like they were annoyed I only came for swedish candy, but definitely just want their other candy to get some love too.

I was super excited to go to this store as I saw there was one in New York but closer! When we entered, there was a nice girl that was able to help us out but we weren't ready and let the people behind us go first. The initial interaction with the first girl was very plesant. However, after we were ready and wanted to try some of the candy out, this older lady came out with attitude and did not display someone who was happy to help in a candy store. I wanted to try some of the sour bubs as I was already planning to purchase, but the lady denied my request after asking to try another candy and prompted to ask if I was even going to buy candy... I did not like her attitude and understand that there are limitations, but why not let us try the candy that is best known... That did not make any sense to me. In addition, the store only had premade bags for the BUBS candy and none that you could get in a bag you can make yourself. Another thing was the pricing. I understand these are exotic candies, but the price was overwhelming expensive. It was $24 a pound. We got two and the price was $50 which is insane.

Located just off upper Polk Street in Russian Hill, this candy store offers a variety of assortment of Swedish candy! There is street parking nearby and it wasn't super busy when my friend and I visited around 2 pm on a Friday. My friend and I got one bag of swedish tutti frutti bubs, swedish raspberry-citrus sour skulls, swedish sour dizzy skulls, sour smoochie lips, and percy pigs which came out to about $20! The employees were super nice as well :)Follow @michellehan.guide on Instagram for more!

I'm so sad because this candy store has been around for a while, but I didn't discover it until recently via social media. Swedish candy is trending right now and this was the closest store that had it. The store is right off of Polk street. Parking can be tricky but if you go earlier in the day, it's easier. I went on a Saturday around 1pm and there wasn't a line. There were a couple people inside. The store is set up where they had jars of candy lined up on the wall. You can't make your own candy bag. You can buy candy by the 1/4 lb but they also had some premade bags which is what I got. It was $25 for the bag. It had an assortment of sweet and sour gummy candies. It's a nice change from other candy you usually get at the grocery store. I hope to come back for more when I finish my bag.

With all the hype with Swedish candy, it was cool to find a local shop that sells them! It's also nice to hear that they've been a candy shop since 2007 and they're getting so much good business. My friend and I decided to visit on a Saturday afternoon, about an hour before closing. We were fortunate enough to arrive when the line wasn't super long yet, and we were very excited to try Swedish candy! Others in line were building their own candy bags, but we opted for the 1lb Swedish mix that was already prepackaged Swedish candy of various types, including the popular Bubs. The ladies working were so sweet & welcoming, and they tried to accommodate everyone in an orderly manner to ensure the line goes smoothly. I love that the wall was just decorated with so many kinds of candy, it was candy heaven. There was a cute bench outside the store, so my friend and I decided to try our Swedish candy for the first time there. It was such a good experience, getting to try out the variations and choosing our favorites. The Bubs candy definitely lives up to the hype, and it got my friend and I obsessed and wanting more. We will definitely make another trip out into the city to grab more candy and support this local business

As a type two diabetic, this place is my kryptonite. But after seeing all the Swedish candy trending on Tik Tok I had to check it out. I went about an hour before they closed and there was a line. Only waited about 15 mins though, with maybe 20 people ahead of me. It's really small inside and there were only two employees. Customer service was good. The owner was the one who helped me out and I told her it was my first time here. I wish she told me more about the candies but I know she saw the line and with them closing soon she probably wanted to get through everyone quickly. Still super friendly though! Just wish I got some info on fan faves or diff flavor/texture profiles between the candies. There are signs in front of the glass jar to let you know.Their main focus is gummies but they do have lollipops, chocolates and other candy. It's $25 per pound. They have the Swedish candy pre bagged already but no one in front of me was purchasing them. They were just picking out from the jars. Peer pressured into creating my own mix and also buying the pre-mix so spent $40. Definitely a splurge but it's chewy, yummy, quality candy! It is sour and just my fav type of gummy candy. My fav are the bubs (it's like a marshmallow texture. Not sure how to exactly describe it but it just melts in your mouth) and the sugar lips. Overall, I'm glad this business is flourishing and wish the owner so much success. Definitely a nice feeling to feel like a kid in a candy store and having adult money to pick whatever I want.

Well-stocked with Swedish candy -- bubs, hallonshots, skulls, you name it! My favorites are: sour pineapple-passionfruit skulls, strawberry-pomegranate ovals, raspberry hallonshots, strawberry and cream tubes. These are must-tries!! They also sell interesting candies from other European countries; I love the Percy Pigs from the UK.Some cons: 1. It's pretty pricey at $25/pound. 2. You can't scoop out your own candy like you would at normal candy shops like It'Sugar. The workers scoop it, so sometimes, I end up with more of a candy that I wanted less of and vice versa. 3. Sometimes, the candies I like are out-of-stock and take a while to get back in-stock.It's so conveniently located right off of Polk Street, and I'm usually in and out with my candy within 10mins whenever I visit. The store itself is small and cute.

Diane is the best and the selection is unbeatable! Swedish candy forever! Always a treat!

I had no idea Swedish candy was a thing. Took my niece here and she was really excited when she saw all the options. The people running the shop were very nice and very friendly with my niece. The price for some candy was a little shocking even for me! Just remember you are in SF and with that comes SF prices. Overall I'd come back if I was looking for this specific candy otherwise I'm fine with whatever I can find at my local grocery store.