Grandpa Joe's Candy Shop - Ocala, FL
Ocala, FL • ★ 4.8 (791 Google reviews)
The Story
This crazy big candy shop is a joy to browse, packed with new and old games, toys, and candies. Don't miss the awesome $5 candy wall, allowing you to stuff a box with your favorites. Be sure to try their delicious house-made chocolates, especially the salted caramel, for a truly sweet experience.
From the Counter
Recent Google reviews
SHANNON
★ 5 • a month ago
Place is amazing! It calls kids of all ages!!! And the $5 candy wall is awesome if you stuff your box right. Lots of new and old games, toys and candies. Loved every minute in the store and definitely had some laugh out loud moments reading greeting cards, magnets and fun socks.
Curtis Martz
★ 5 • 3 months ago
Crazy big candy shop downtown. Lots and lots of fun gifts and candy to browse through. The real treat here is the house made chocolates and in particular, the salted caramel chocolate. If you're heading through downtown Ocala you'd want to check this shop out. I suggest parking a few blocks to the south to avoid fees, and heading up the hill to Grandpa's Joe's.
Doody Destination
★ 5 • 5 months ago
We first saw the billboard for Grandpa Joe’s Candy Shop on the highway and had been wanting to stop in for a while, so we finally made the trip! Parking is a little tricky, but definitely doable. There’s quite a bit of metered parking, and we were able to find a free meter on a Saturday by parking on a nearby side street. The moment we walked in, we were amazed, and clearly hungry, because everything looked so delicious! My daughter made a beeline straight for the $5 candy buffet, which she absolutely loved. It’s such a fun and unique option for kids. The vintage bottle drink freezer was another highlight, so colorful and stocked with all kinds of interesting and nostalgic flavors. They also had some funny gag gifts and a great selection of bulk candy at reasonable prices. One of our favorite touches was the little train running around the ceiling, it’s such a cute detail that really adds to the experience. They even have a penny press, so be sure to bring two quarters and a shiny penny! We will definitely be back and highly recommend this spot if you’re looking for fun gifts or a sweet treat, especially for kids.
Ashlee Moser
★ 5 • 3 months ago
$5 dollar candy buffet! That was amazing. Ppl were very friendly♡ other items were very pricey. So we got our candy boxes and split lol. Very clean! Cute decor 😍 The train running above the floor on the ceiling was pretty cool. All in all 9/10
