Forbes Candies

Great store to get souvenirs and gifts for all ages. The have fresh fudge and salt water Taffy. Their Taffy is really good.

Bottom Line: Taffy, fudge, candy and beach souvenirs. Forbes is famous for its salt water taffy but I went for some fudge. They had a variety of flavors and I thought the prices were reasonable compared to another fudge shop I used to visit. The employees were helpful and we were quickly on our way.With COVID we didn't do too much browsing on this recent trip but beyond candy, Forbes does also sell various souvenirs and beach trinkets. Regarding the taffy, I like that you can buy it in bulk and make your own mix.Forbes has been making candy since the 1930s and they have nine locations in Virginia and North Carolina.

Delicious, soft, fresh tasting salt water taffy made in Virginia Beach. Good variety of flavors!

I was profiled by the lady at the counter while getting ice cream for my kids. I've never been asked to show ID while using my card except by the lady at the counter with red hair. I watched 2 customers pay before me without her asking for ID. She definitely judged me by the way I look. Other than that it's bogus overpriced tourist trap & you can keep it that way I will take my local money and spend it at a local business. Shame on you

You've all been here... a typical beach souvenir and candy shop! They have a big selection of chimes, tees, and mermaids!! The taffy is either boxed or make your own mix! When we went they were having a 20% off sale! If life's a beach, this is its hub!!

I didn't personally visit the store.G went to the Outer Banks and was so sweet to bring me back some salt water taffy! I was a bit hesitant to try these at first. I had two previous salt water taffy experiences (not from here) and they weren't positive. The taffy I tried awhile back was rock hard and lacked flavor. These on the other hand were delicious! Super fresh, soft, nice chew, and flavorful. I love all the fun colors and there's plenty in a box to share with all. I'm grateful for this yummy surprise! Thanks G :)

Seriously rude employee. I'm holding the door open for my elderly father and this employee coming from the outside the store literally tried to jam between us trying to get in. He was behind me and literally jumped between us. I almost tripped over him because he was stepping in the middle of us. I literally had to back up, step back out of the store let him through and then enter the store myself. Who is the customer here? Why was he literally stepping between customers and shoving me out of the way? Because he was too busy playing with his coffee. He was in a rush to make a beverage...which he promptly brought to the front register to drink laughing all the way.No "please", no "thank you", no "can you hold the door"....not a PEEP....just a young man with no manners, let alone any customer service skills. I don't appreciate being cutoff and stepped on by your employee. I left with nothing. I'll take my money elsewhere. The people who were getting taffy are getting something else. I'm so disgusted.

Flew all the way from CA to enjoy the outer banks. Sign said store closed at 7 bright neon OPEN sign in window. 6:40 we walked in and were told they were "closed" I understand you want to get home and closing procedures but come on.

They would not let me bring my service dog in.Lady was very hateful. I will be turning them in.Went to another fudge place and they let my dog come in.These place is the only one on the outer banks that wouldn't.

Visited this store on my trip to the OBX September 2022 and had a bad experience with the staff. The fudge was tasty so I decided to give them another shot yesterday. The fudge was listed for $16.99 a pound and was cut in long rectangular pieces. I politely asked for one piece of the chocolate walnut in one box and a piece of the brownie batter in another box. Before I even finished speaking, I was cut off by the employee assisting me as well as another employee who jumped into the conversation and rudely told me I couldn't order by the piece and I couldn't have 2 boxes. Honestly I didn't know what to say as I was so shocked at how I was spoken to as a polite paying customer...not for nothing but there's no signs indicating how large each piece is. Upon asking I was informed they're each 1/4 of a pound. I increased my order to 1/2 pound of each flavor (2 pieces of each) and requested 2 boxes as one is a gift for someone and one was for me. Was given one box with all the fudge in it. Both employees extremely rude. Honestly not sure how they have stayed in business when something as simple as ordering some fudge is a catastrophic event for them. After 2 terrible customer service experiences I will not return here. The check out assistant was at least very nice.