It’sugar

This place remains my favorite candy store in DC; I wish the chain would come to St. Louis. I’ve never found the large sour patch kids anywhere else – and they’re separated by color, so I don’t have to dig for the blue ones! This place also has an impressive variety of chocolate-​covered candy – I’m talking gummy bears, cookie dough bites, and even Swedish fish.
A bit pricey, but I don’t mind paying every once in awhile to end up with a bag of hand-​picked variety candy.

I enjoy this store. For the type of candy they offer, the selection will please most. Of course, I would love to see a few additional varieties, especially more chocolates, traditional candies and perhaps a bit more of a seasonal variety (varying based on the time of year), but they’re a niche store, so that’s not necessarily relevant to the review. That part is really just my opinion. Oh, and I’m writing as an adult shopper, so those with young ones tagging along will have a different perspective, I’m sure.
Despite this store being in a really busy section of strip of stores, I’ve found the service to be quite good, with staff readily advising me several times on how to combine candies for the best deal. They’ve also given me tips for gift suggestions for young ones in the past.
Overall, if you’re looking for simple sweets of the pure sugar variety, and you want the most bang for your buck, I think you’ll be happy stopping in. Most importantly, don’t forget to bring the kiddos, this store is certainly made for them in mind!

This place is friggin awesome! After the Wizards game my friend and I found ourselves here and we were in fact 2 adults in a candy store looking like we were in Wonkaville. Impressed with the gummy bear flavors and the jelly belly flavors, we settled for both and walked out feeling like royalty (it’s the little things in life).
Next time, I’m pretty sure that we will both walk out with the bacon balm as a gifts.

It is a fun place. Haha I enjoyed funny candies. I was surprised that DC has candy shop.

This attractively organized store had one major problem when we visited — all over the store a multiplicity of items had no prices on them and no prices listed on the shelves. We were trying to tame three energetic kids asking «how much does this cost» over and over so I asked the cashier how much the items cost. His unhelpful response was to get in line and wait with the other customers who were buying things because he needed to scan the items to find out, so we left without buying anything. Pricing your times is an important tip for most retail stores.

No gripes here at all! Fun candy store with everything that you’re familiar with, along with unique versions of that same familiar stuff. I’ll explain…
So you like sour patch kids right? Well how about large sour patch kids. Perhaps a 3:1 ratio when compared to the regular sized ones. Or everybody likes gummy bears, but what about solid color swirled gummy bears that are strawberry lemonade flavored… Very very tasty might I add but sorry I dont have photos.
There’s so much more to this small, storefront shop. Packages of your favorite candy (like skittles) but in sizes too large for even Sam’s or Costco. The list goes on, but check it out if you’re in Chinatown district.
Two thumbs up!

I walk in and feel like a little kid instantly. I quickly grab a bag and start going to each tub of candy to explore!
This place is a diabetics nightmare. Well, I guess a diabetic would usually eat a lot of sugar hence their struggle but would maybe consider this place heaven? I have no idea. I will stop going off on tangents. But wait, does it matter if it’s type two or type one diabetic who would like this? Oh ok I’ll stop this tangent!
Anyways. This candy delight is located in china town. It’s usually opened later than listed on Unilocal but don’t hold me to that.
They have all kinds of candy options! From sweet to sour to savory. There is very little chance you won’t find something you like here. You take a little baggie and fill the candy and are charged by weight. There are many other options too for gag gifts etc.
This is a fun store for people of all ages. You should really come here at least once!

The best candy selection is washington DC, maybe even in the whole United States.
I love to go here for dinner ¯\(°_o)/¯

What better place is there for a sugar junkie to hang out than a store called «It’s Sugar?» This super cool spot is decked out with colorful displays, has a huge array of sugary temptations, and sells gadgets and gizmos for those who like to flaunt their love of all things sugar. Do you want a giant Squishable Cinnamon Bun Pillow? Do you want a Marilyn Monroe Chocolate Shoe? How about a Candy Cigarette or Cigar El Bubble, goodies from times gone by? Well they got all that at It’s Sugar and sooo sooo much more.
I absolutely love this store. Normally, I try to walk away with spending less than $ 5 on the bulk candy. This is not only because I have to be frugal but also because I have no will power. If I fill up the bag, I will sit and eat and eat and eat myself into a sugar coma.
After having my fair share of belly aches, I’ve learned to not get carried away. However, this attempt to follow the rules I’ve imposed on myself leads to its on set of issues. Number one being what will I put in my little baggy, which is decorated with a lovely cute pink trim (You know I go gaga for pink!). Two jaw breakers, five strips of candy tape, 10 watermelon jelly beans, 5 gummy worms… all the choices can be overwhelming.
But then, that is the fun of it. You are surrounded by what seems to be limitless choices but you have to choose which ones will be accompanying you to your home. I am never in It’s Sugar less than 30 minutes. Once I finish with my candy selections, I have to check out the cool novelty items. You never know when an occasion to wear that candy bra might present itself. It’s best to be prepared! LOL

I had to give myself a shot of insulin before I walked into the store.
I was passing by after family day with my beautiful nieces and their friends. The younger girls instantly saw the candy and wanted to go in. I also saw some cool stationary and a few things I could pick up to help with their school supplies. I figured why not no harm done.
The girls went instantly crazy and started grabbing bags and bags of candy galore. The sales girls were nice and even asked me before hand if my girls were allowed to have samples. I thought this was very nice of them, that they asked my permission before hand. I told my girls they could only have a couple samples each.
My younger girls who are not old enough to understand moderation stuffed their bags like it was Halloween and Easter combined. Me I was so darn clueless I just wondered around like a deer caught in the headlights checking out all the cute Hello Kitty-​esque Harajuku themed goods.
My girls were still going crazy. I couldn’t even get them to leave by promising them ice cream! I even yelled out «Hey I think I just saw Justin Bieber with Drake», no dice. My kiddos had phased my out like and old Atari. At the time we went to store was, it was full of all kinds of tourists. I asked my girls to handover their bags so I could pay. I can’t remember exactly how much the candy costed pound for pound. However when I saw the receipt I almost fainted. Shaking and say every curse word to myself in my head I ripped my wallet out of my purse and laid out the plastic and said «YOLO».
To this day my title of «favorite auntie» is undefeated. It’s stores like this that help me keep my crown.

Pun thrown in: I felt like a kid in a candy store. This colorful venus fly trap will suck you in with vintage candy that will tug on your heartstrings & tummy. This is the perfect place to find yummy gifts. There are also non-​edible fun finds.
Small pet peeve: The scoops are too close to the stand they are held in. If they were extended about 6 more inches, you might actually be able to successfully scoop more than three pieces into a plastic bag. Having said that, you can only afford about three pieces of candy. Most items are overpriced. You would be better off spending $ 5.00 at the dollar store to satisfy your sugar cravings and visit this store for special gifts.
The employees were really nice. It is hard to be grouchy when you are surrounded by candy all day!

Dentist Beware!!! I’m diving off the deep end and I wont be back. A little back story to how good this store really is. My really good friend recently had a wisdom tooth extraction. I came to visit him, we went to dinner and before we left 7^th street, his insisted we stop by his FAVORITE candy store. Now I fussed the whole way here. Telling him he didn’t need any candy he just had the surgery THAT DAY!!! well I was unsuccessful in my persuasion. We entered the brightly lit candy land and I could see why he was hooked.
My inner child kicked down the door and I was in a euphoric state of sugary happiness. I think I had to catch myself from skipping around the store. Whatever you can think of they have it. The gourmet gummy bears … DANGEROUS. Oh my gosh blueberry flavor is EVERYTHING. the Blue Balls and Dingle berries candy are very amusing. I didn’t buy them but maybe on my next trip. I brought a few items for myself and my children. Shopping in this candy store is wayyy to much. Side note if you sign up for there email list you can receive some pretty sweet discounts from time to time.

I wanted EVERY SINGLE piece of candy in the store! The store is sooooo bright and cheerful it practically begs you to step inside.
The jumbo size boxes of nerds, mike & ikes and my favorite… everlasting gobstoppers!!! I defiantly felt like a kid in a candy store :)
I know it’s a bit expensive but this candy store makes me feel so happy! I love the mix and match bulk candies in the middle of the store. I am convinced they have every candy under the sun. who knew you could cover so many things in chocolate?! I’m in love!

OMG I finally found my sucker obsession here! It is just a bit over the top-3.99 rather than the 2 regular price, which expensive downtown DC rent could explain. Anyway, exciting! They only got this scorpion sucker, no ant sucker, which is a little disappointing.

You can’t walk past this establishment without going inside. For real. It’s as if you jumped right into the Candyland board game we used to play as kids and magically turned into the Lollipop Princess. Who knew you could purchase a 2lb bag of Twizzlers, with the words «16″ — Extra Long» so profoundly placed on the outside of the package. Man, this is a great (gag) gift.
There’s so much candy and fun gifts in this shop. Every candy you can imagine, mostly in bulk. A bit overwhelming for me and bit expensive. Those Twizzlers are $ 12.

It’Sugar sure is a magical place. I mean, where else can bears, sharks, and worms live together in perfect harmony? I stumbled upon this colorful candy store for the first time on my way out of Rocket Bar on a Friday night. I was mesmerized by the bins of colorful gummies and oversized candy bars decorating the walls. I am a sucker for gummy candy, especially when I can pick and choose my flavors (and shapes) as I please. But be warned, the price can add up quickly – that bag of chocolate pretzels can end up costing more than your next cocktail.
In addition to the candy sold in bulk, It’Sugar has an assortment of specialty candy and gifts. A fun place to browse in if you have time to kill before a movie or you just want to satisfy your sugar craving.

Sometimes you just want to feel like a kid again.
The expression «like a kid in a candy shop» makes a ton of sense, because I swear I walked into this place and my maturity level dropped by roughly 15 years.
CANDY!!! In BULK! You mean I can have one strawberry gummy bear, three gummy Coke bottles, two Haribo raspberries, four pink Starbursts, six peach rings, one chocolate malt ball, and absolutely no cherry flavored items at all?
This is it guys, I’ve made it. This is what it must feel like to be a celeb and have it written in your tour rider that you want M&M’s in your dressing room at all times with all of the brown ones picked out.
Go to here. Eat. Enjoy. Feel like a kid again. Buy gifts for friends for no reason. Send a chocolate bar to your Aunt Susie just to let her know you think she’s sweet.
Indulge, because why not? It’s the simple things in life, you know.

«I’ll take you to the candy shop…»
Are my ears deceiving me? Is that…
«I’ll let you lick the lollipop…»
Nope. That is definitely 50 Cent playing in a candy store in Chinatown, explicit lyrics and all.
It was at that moment that I realized that It’s Sugar was not your child’s candy shop. Though it could be your mother’s candy shop if she likes her sweets shopping with a bit of kink. And has a «fetish» for imported Asian candy. Though I don’t know why it took so long for me to realize that it’s an «adult» candy store. There’s a Ted doll in a candy thong almost immediately inside the entrance for goodness sakes and «dirty» magnets all around.
Not that there’s not stuff for the little ones here too. All the popular modern candy that noisy kids (and there will most likely be a few of these in the store on any given visit) love to stick in their craw.
But, personally, I prefer the nostalgic candy they sell. From Big League Chew to Pop Rocks (for the pranksters out there) to my favorite, Nerds, they are all here. And while the prices are slightly more than I remember them being in the 1980s — or buying them in a regular store — they are not horrible at all. And they have the merchandising tie-​ins that I used to bother my mom to get like Nerd doll keychains. For those who have the grownup trait of wanting to share, they have giant sizes (one pound or more) in almost all the childhood candy one could name.
And they have delicious rock candy by the pound so there’s no more need for me to drive all the way to Ocean City to get the good stuff. And that’s worth a fifth star to me all by itself.
«Go ‘head girl, don’t you stop… Keep going ’til you hit the spot!»
Shopping for candy that is at this place that is.

It’s like being a kid in a candy store! And it’s better than Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory. Remember those colossal speckled jawbreakers you begged your mom to buy you as a kid? They have them! They had ones that were as big as baseballs.
Rock candy in all shades of colors, gummy cola chews, all different varieties of gummy chews, and ginormous boxes of Mike ‘n Ikes and a few of the things you’ll find in here. My friend even bought a box of freeze dried crickets for her young nephew as a joke.
It’s Sugar is bright and tempting, although It’s Sugar is pricey. $ 6.99 for ½lb of the bulk goodies. (If you are going to the movies across the street, buy your Spree here.) They even have large Chinese takeout boxes or plastic cups for $ 14.99 (!) that you can to fill it to the brim. (Hint: Gummies squash well!)
It may be pricey, but it’s probably still cheaper than the candy at the movie theater across the street. So, stop here first and smuggle your loot in. It’s a happy place.

I swear, when I walked through the threshold of the door, I immediately became 5 again!!! I wanted EVERY SINGLE piece of candy in the store! The displays are amazingly enticing! From the jumbo size boxes of nerds to the rice krispie treats the size of my arm… This place definitely lives up to its name. With it being conveniently located in Chinatown…(directly across from a movie theater, I might add), I’m sure this place will be a hit! I absolutely adored this place for so many reasons!