The Sugar Cube

The truffles and malted milk balls are as good as I’ve had, staff are great, nice local business. Some retro candy and a they fit a wide variety in a small space.
Love it!

Nice candy store, offering a decent selection of chocolate at the front and some other goodies around the rest of the store. I’d probably give it three stars on the basis of being good but not great, but the Scandinavian imports definitely bump it up to a four for me. Real nice selection of salmiakki and the sweet (or sour) other stuff you can’t find easily outside of say, IKEA. Otherwise, rather average place veering closer to «nice» than «eh.»

Love this place. We got pastel M&M type candies for the dessert bar at our wedding reception here when M&M didn’t have the colors we wanted.
My husband is in love with their wall of bulk malt balls. They have every flavor you can think of and a few you wish you had. Definitely worth a try.

Amazing place! Very clean and well run. The best parts are the wall of different kinds of chocolate bars and containers of European candy (especially gummies!)

Love this quaint little shop. Whatever your hankering; be it decadent gourmet chocolate, super-​sized jaw breakers, lolly pops & bubble gum, or an impressive array of chocolate malt balls with flavors like coconut, raspberry, lemon or peanut butter. (Had to try all 10 – 12 or so flavors). Picked up some tasty strawberry liquorice (they don’t make it like this anymore), and the seriously melt-​in-​your-​mouth vanilla bean cotton candy (which stayed fresh and fluffy in its original container for three days!) I left with visions of sugar plums and gum drops and dreams of owning a little shop like this one. So yeah, love this place!

Every time I come to Virginia, I have to stop in and get some yummy treats at the sugar cube! Never a dissapointment :-)

This place is really expensive but it is hella legit. Last time I went I got the malt balls, but this place has candy you’ll never find anywhere, the truffles are like, Bruh, and I only had one. They got so much candy me and my friend spent ten minutes on one side then were like wait there’s more

I live around the corner from this place and it’s both a blessing and a curse. I try to stay away and avoid buying bags of pure sugar but it’s really difficult. I can’t speak to the chocolate but I have noticed they have a large, diverse selection of malted milk balls. I’m more of a chewy/​sugary cavity inducing candy eater and I’m very pleased with the selection of Jelly Belly and gummy bears they have to offer. My only critique is that they do not carry french vanilla jelly belly and the laffy taffy must be ancient because it is rock hard. The prices are pretty decent, in my opinion.

Arguably, this is one of the better chocolate shops in Alexandria. It is a colorful mix yum and fun, with truffles and gummy bears galore. I was particularly pleased with their create your own box of truffles for just $ 8, a real bargain compared to other shops. I went with an assortment of raspberry and passion fruit truffles. I’d like to say that they lasted the day, but they were pretty much toast as soon as I left the shop.
This shop is also very kid friendly, and the little chocolate munchkins are bound to love the Harry Potter chocolate frogs. I know I did. With its collection of sweets and confectionary fun, Sugar Cube really does bring out the candy loving kid in all of us.

Everybody loves a good old fashioned candy store! The Sugar Cube is quite quaint, but don’t let their size deter you — they have lots of candy!
There’s a chocolate bar as soon as you walk in and some other delicacies in the back. I couldn’t believe the variety of malt ball flavors! It was so hard to choose, especially since I love malt balls. They have everything from peanut butter malt to cookies and cream and mint chocolate.
Bonus — they have a Jelly Belly dispenser.

Who knew there were still such things as candy stores in DC that sell more than expensive, fancy chocolate? This shop does have some of that, and you can pick up some really beautiful truffles with unique flavors like passion fruit in the shape of a heart, or habanero decorated with deep red streaked glaze. More importantly, this is a haven for people looking for unique and/​or old-​timey candy for a gingerbread-​house-​making competition. We found all the items we were looking for and more!

I need to write an updated review for this place because they really exceeded my expectations! I placed a fairly large order of their homemade salted caramels to give as favors at my wedding. Not only are these an affordable and unique local favor idea, the process was so easy! They needed a couple of weeks to prepare everything but for made from scratch sweets in a large quantity that is to be expected. The order was ready and waiting the day of pick up, and, as usual, the service was top notch.
The bottom line is you have to try this place!

Yes, it’s a cute boutique candy shop in old town… but quite a walk away from the hrt of old town. They had gummies and tons and tons of gummies in delicious flavors like mango and grapefruit. Although a tad pricey at $ 10/​lb (albanese confectionary makes them at around $ 2.99/lb but you will have to pay for shipping and handling). This store even has fruit slices… delicious fruit slices. It’s nice to splurge and get ¼ lb once in a while.

I love LOVE their truffles and confections. I love stopping by for a handful of unique treats. It’s a little pricey, but I stop for special occasions, so I don’t mind.

Excellent selection with some throw-​back candy in there as well as healthier stuff. I would like to see even more emphasis on the healthier ingredients and local support, but overall VERY pleased with this place!

Husband and I stumbled upon The Sugar Cube while wandering around Old Town. I was drawn in by the sign– great graphic design, there. And really, it’s not vacation unless we find a candy shop.
This little shop is fantastic. Packed full of treats (but not overwhelmingly so) with something for everyone. They’ve got old/​retro/​hard-​to-​find candy like Mallo Cups and Zots. Giant gummy bears and Jelly Bellies. There’s at least a half dozen containers of different flavord malt balls. There’s a section where the candy is grouped together by color. Taffy, caramel-​covered marshmallows (!), and fudge. They also make chocolates and sell beautiful gourmet chocolates.
I noticed that they host parties and conduct classes. Theoretically for children, but I’d be there in a hot minute!
We left with a small assortment of our favorites plus some chocolates and marshmallows to try. Everything was SO. GOOD. The prices are worth it. It also depends on what you buy– not everything is expensive. I’d highly recommend popping in if you happen to be nearby.

All these suckers are not what we sell in the store
Chocolate kisses so good you’ll be beggin’ for more
Don’t pretend you’re not hungry, there’s plenty to eat
Come on in to my store ’cause my sugar is sweet
–Candy Shop Lyrics
We’ve grown accustomed to proclaiming that a sweet treat is finger licking good, but what stray calories make your taste buds bloom?
What about a chocolate cloaked in lavender? It’s like an evergreen, peppery forest that walked through a rosemary garden and rolled around chocolate covered flowers on a spring day.
Or maybe a hazelnut chocolate bite rolled in a mélange of powdery sweetness? One small bite invokes memories of fall with the taste of nutmeg or cinnamon dusted in angelic sweet white powder.
What happens when chocolate has an affair with cherry’s sister strawberry? Well, once you put your hand in the flame…
Peanut butter. Malt. Balls. A savory temptation that blends childhood magic with a classic touch and memorable texture.
Grab a bag, add a few memories and savor them.
Who says you have to have the whole candy store to have a party?

Small place in Old Town near Hank’s Oyster Bar. Surprisingly huge variety of chocolate and if you are shopping in Old Town in the afternoon be aware they close early too.
We went on a sugar binge to take to the baseball game. Of everything I tried the best thing in my opinion was the salted caramel fudge. The graham cracker were also worth trying.

I am slightly biased about any candy (or sweets) shop. I have a big sweet tooth. The Sugar Cube is a fun place to stop, if you happen to be wandering around Old Town. It has a good variety of choices. My only complaint is I wish they had baskets to help you hold the little plastic bags. I formed a pile a cash register which looked a little messy compared to how clean and well organized the store was.
The majority of their candy is priced by the pound.

What a perfect candy store, with a huge variety of candy and something in every price range. There’s definitely something for everyone. They sell old fashioned candies, jelly beans, novelty candy, fudge, chocolate bars, fancy truffles and artisan chocolates, both local and non-​local. I got a chili truffle and a pomegranate one that were incredible — savored each little bite. It’s a great place for a unique candy-​based gift or for a treat if you’re walking by in Old Town.