As a kid, I used to press my nose against the glass and pray my allowance would cover just one more gummy shark. Now that I’ve got “adult money” and a driver’s license, the first place I’m heading is this sugary sanctuary in Clawson.
Walking through these doors is like a sensory reset; the air vibrates with the scent of spun sugar, and the walls glow with those nostalgic wrappers you thought disappeared in 1994. It’s a massive, beautiful labyrinth of bins overflowing with every imaginable gummy, licorice, and chocolate.
Being a grown-up is mostly stressful, but standing here with an empty basket and zero supervision is pure, unadulterated glory. Relive your childhood at Michigan’s largest candy store, featuring thousands of nostalgic sweets, rare international treats, and vintage glass-bottle sodas…