Powell’s Sweet Shoppe

Like a kid in candy store is an idiom that has no meaning until you experience this store that has «bacon soda», old-​styled bubble gum and all sort of candies, enough to make a fat kid in me jump in joy and faint in disbelief from its electrifying choices, smell and colors. Fresno county loves it sugar, believe me Ive tasted a mental amount of sugar in drinks and desserts from local places, but for some reasons there is a dearth of candy store in the area. This is probably the only specialized candy store I could find in this bustling metropolis that meets the standards of stores normally scattered in larger cities like LA and SF.
I was firmly astounded by the wall to wall of candies my eyes feasted, sure I’ve seen larger and better candy stores in the world, but for Fresno this is momentous enough, it was like a sugar wonderland that I usually spectate at Disneyland. The store itself isn’t gigantic, its probably about 1500 sq. ft the largest. But the selection is gargantuan, a buffet of jelly beans from every flavor and color, same goes for the m and m’s and PEZ. Both classic candy from the bygone era, to new and current candy are easily found here. Its the prefect place to come if one was depressed with a breakup or sadness, because this place would put one into a happy trans, at least for a while.
The price is a little pricey, nothing I or the average joe can’t afford though, candies in general isn’t cheap to begin with, unless of course it clearance after halloween day at TARGET. But spending a little at a one stop place for candy is worth it, because I wouldn’t have to rush across town to get various candies, its all here.
The service is best described as assisted when purchasing, I prefer a friendlier and more welcoming service when visiting a candy store. Its not that they were rude or anything. But a candy store team member should be smiley and inviting people in with a welcome greeting, the effort was minimal at best. Parking was a breeze since its located within a shopping center with a private lot. i would however avoid a Tuesday evening, because sierra vista has a $ 5 Tuesday that day, and the parking can be atrocious.

I went to this Candy Paradise this last Saturday after the official Unilocal Event. This is truly a candy wonderland!!! My friend and I walked in and were transported to Willy Wonks Heaven. So many candies and even some I have not seen since I was a little girl. They have everything in here. Because my friend and I looked literally Like 2 kids in a candy store. The owner and his worker, Charlie (yes that is his really name. Ironic, I know). I was 1^st offered a sample of the gelato, I tried the salted Carmel and the chocolate they both were so rich and yummy. They have the movie Willy Wonka and The Chocolate Factory (the original) on loop with 3 theater seats you can sit in and watch. Charlie was so accommodating, I mentioned I could stay here all day and watch the movie and he stated I was more than welcome to do just that and he would even start the movie over for me. He then, began guiding us to sample different items that were his favorites. They were so welcoming and helpful. I can’t wait to go back to Wonkaland!

Great candy store that has every candy from every generation that you can think of. However, 99.9% of the time I stop in for gelato. Nice alternative to frozen yogurt and ice cream. Way better than the frozen yogurt shop across the shopping center.

This candy shop is getting five stars for their amazing customer service, The gentleman running the store reminds me completely of that candy store worker from the original Willy Wonka. Good candy shops are hard to come by, and this is definitely one you don’t want to miss out on. Great place for exotic candy and sugarless licorice.

I went into the shop with the kids I nanny for, 2 jr high boys and a 2 year old girl. The boys went in first and the owner seemed to ignore them and be irritated that the boys were there. The boys came back outside to me saying they didn’t want to go in alone we went in with them and the owner came out to greet us, but still seemed weird with the boys. While checking out he talked to me asking about the little girl, which I don’t mind, but the way he came across was a little creepy. I was getting the impression that the owner didn’t enjoy pre teen boys and assumed they would be like all other kids, just playing around not buying anything. He also seemed kind of pushy, and weird thing I noticed, he smelled bad, like a bad body odor.
Basically
Pros: good packaged candy, fun store
Cons: expensive, rude/​unkind/​creepy/​owner, as well as owner had bad hygiene, bad quality/​expired candy

Love all the old school candies, movie viewing area, but we definitely go for the gelato most of the times.

About the only place I’ve come across that carries Dad’s Old Fashion Root Beer. I will go out of my way to come buy it from them. The selection of candies is beyond normal. If you have a sweet tooth, come out and enjoy your day.

Great place. Extensive selection of candy, sodas, gelatos and old time games and toys. Staff is very nice and helpful, particularly «the Candy Man» himself!

Yes, every candy you can think of, movie seats in front if a screen playing Willy Wonka, many flavor of gelato too. Gotta keep my dentist in business!

Old Time candy at expensive prices. I dived into the salt water taffy buckets and if that wasn’t enough I got an OH HENRY bar and some other sweeties. All in all I spent $ 25!!! But if you are looking for that tuttie fruity stick or some horehound candy, this is your place.
It’s a good stop to go before the movies, if you don’t like paying theater prices and someone in your group has big pockets or an even bigger purse. (I don’t recommend this, as the theater has their policy about bringing in outside food and candy.) So, I went after the show. I know… little miss goody two shoes.
I did enjoy looking at all the crap I used to indulge in when I was little. However, they didn’t have the Japanese rice candy that I was so fond of when I was little. Oh well, can’t have it all I guess. They do have Willie Wonka on the tellie in the rear of the store with seating. Very nice. A sweet experience.

This place is the bomb candy shop. My blood sugar goes up just thinking about it. Love this place just before a movie at Sierra Vista.

I love this place. It probably has a lot of stuff in here that I should not be eating, but you have to have some guilty pleasures sometimes!
They have candy from all over the world, and things I have not seen in years. So much fun!

Love this place!!! My daughters all love this place, they play Willy Wonka, and ‘candy’ themed songs, they stock all the candies my memory almost forgot about. It is simply exactly what every candy shop should look like.
Also, they have ice-​cream and old fashioned sodas here. A little pricey, but when you’re in this store you will absolutely fall in love and forget about cost… kind of…

Candy nostalgia at its best! I went a bit nuts with salt water taffy, warheads, lemon heads, and sour belts.
+ mom & pop shop
+ array of gelato flavors (I loved the double espresso + vanilla bean)
+ exotic sodas (ie. bacon flavored)
+ reasonably priced
+ location: stop in here before seeing a new flick and load up on munchies

I had no idea this gem was here. They have all the candy a candy lover can handle, candy I have not seen since I was a kid, Jeff even had my favorite from Tennessee, brings me back to my childhood when I lived there for a few years.
I must stop when ever I’m in the area.

Holy sour worms! this place has everything brought back so many memories with all the items in this store. not only candy but novelty items and treats and drinks awesome ice cream! the service is eh… i guess who ever is working, its usually young kids so you get what you get!!!

A little on the pricey side but what do you expect from a boutique shop like this?
I love that they have candy from my childhood that you really can’t find anywhere else.
Every time I go there I’m like a kid in a, well, uhm, candy store.

This place is awesome if you’re a candy lover. They have everything! I love these little saucer shaped wafers that have little candies inside. They melt on your tongue like the church wafer in catholic churches LOL It’s totally delicious!

This is a Willy Wonka /​Charlie and the Chocolate factory themed candy shop. Its small but makes use of every inch it has. They always have nice happy music playing and a flat screen tv in the back playing… Willy wonka (the original one with Gene Wilder which is the best one)
They have chocolate peices in a case ala Rocky mountain chocolate factory. They also serve gelato (ice cream)
They have old school candy for people who feel nostalgic but their prices are not old school. In fact I ended up paying 4.00 and change for a Peanut Butter Rocky Road., Yikes!
They have hard candy, mallo cups, candy novelity all sorts of things.
Its a nice place to take the kids after they see the dentist. It can get a little crowded in there but during the week, during the day if you want to take your time and not fight off the soccer moms and their offspring, early week day is best time to go,

This is exactly what Clovis needs: family-​owned specialty shops. I was so happy to see Powell’s get into the new, improved SVM complex. They’ve got everything the other reviews describe… my favorites are the novelty and specialty drinks, the bulk jelly beans (try the ‘hot buttered popcorn’ flavor… seriously), and GELATO. Gelato beats Ice Cream any day!
The guy who made the «swap meet /​Turkish bazaar» comment: What planet did you grow up on? It’s an «Old Time, Old World» theme. How did you grow up without having seen anything featuring a real candy shop?
The only reason I’m not giving 5 Stars is because they stopped carrying Licorice Altoids. Broke my heart…
Powell’s is a must before any movie!