Bulk Mine

Candies… chocolates…oh my! This is kinda like Sugar Mountain’s depressed cousin.
It looks a little on the sad side but it gets your candy fetish satisfied. Some items were sold out so not sure if inventory just ran out, but from how many jars were empty I think some restocking is needed. There are lots of candy/​chocolates that you don’t find in regular stores so if someone is looking for something unique/​different than try here.
Sugar Mountain is just a few doors down so just head in over there in the first place b/​c they seem better stocked.

This used to be my legit favourite place to get candy. And for those who know me (and not even well), they know that bulk candy from bins is my idea of the best day ever. Want to win my heart, and take my to a bulk candy store and set me free.
With the addition of Bulk Barn to the neighbourhood, I think the Bulk Mine has just lost its way. I like that it’s always the same people in there (a family run store) but you can tell they are struggling. Today, maybe they’re getting their new shipment tomorrow?, all the candy was hard and stale. Bottom of the barrel, literally. Nothing was overflowing and fresh. The space seemed tired; lots of empty space on shelves, and an overall feeling of… loss. I started to get a bag, but whenever I stuck my scoop into the bins, everything just felt so unappealing.
This is sad because it used to be a great alternative to Sugar Mountain (SM charged $ 2/​gram and Bulk Mine charges $ 1.49), but Bulk Barn charges less than that (way less) and so the inventory turns over faster, and the product is fresher. Yes, at Bulk Barn you crush your way through those tiny ass aisles and have a line up no matter what — but sadly price (and thus quality) often wins out in the end.

Visited this store again today after quite some time and was so happy to see (and purchase) some wonderful biscuits, jams, tea, chocolate, and all things delectable. They have some grocery items as well from the UK and Australia (as well as the gorgeous variety of chocolates, etc). What really stands out for me is not just the variety, quality and freshness of product available, but also the exceptional customer service. It just goes to prove that good customer service really DOES make a difference, i.e. keeps bringing people back.

Awesome selection of stuff, and I love all the British candy! Good prices as well. I walked out with a little bag of chocolate-​covered almonds (which I promptly scarfed down) and some little candy-​corn pumpkin candies. Delish.
The guy working the counter was really friendly as well.

I was in there today and just want to say this. First of all, the selection is fantastic. The service though also makes it a great place.
I had to return 5 magnets that I had bought there earlier in the day. I don’t know why, but the magnets would not stick to my stainless steel fridge. Weird I know. But they wouldn’t. I had thrown out the receipt way back when I had bought them, so that was a potential problem. Well, not in this place. The guy was lovely. He accepted my return, no problem. That goes a long way with me. I will shop in there again. He was courteous and simple friendly and professional. I respect that.
Buy in that store! GREAT SERVICE and amazing selection of Cadburys chocolate!

I was over the moon to be walking home from work one day and stumble across this gem of a store… even more so when I realized they stocked cans of Irn Bru in the fridge.
If you have never tried Irn Bru (I have waxed lyrical about this drink in a previous review), it is a bright orange soda made in Scotland. I believe the recipe came from the god’s and was handed to William Wallace (or Mel Gibson). Irn Bru is made from Girders, which is why it makes you incredibly strong when you drink it… I am talking stronger than Popeye, strong! Scottish folklore has it that the god’s gave this secret recipe to William Wallace as they knew that one day the Scottish population would be renowned for their alcohol consuming and would need a beverage that could cure all wrong doing’s from the night before. Thus if you are hungover, there is only one cure, in my humble opinion, ice cold Irn Bru.
I digress. Bulk Mine carry a number of Brisith goodies, including Bird’s custard powder and yorkshire tea. They also have an array of other candies and other snacks to bulk buy.
This shop is most definitely worth a visit.

This is the best of three candy shops on Yonge street (the other two being Tutti Fruitti and Sugar Mountain).
Bulk Mine has the best selection of candy of the three and the freshest sour keys I’ve ever seen! Mmmm
Most of the bulk candy was fairly reasonably priced, $ 1.49 per hundred grams for most of the sweets. Chocolate was more expensive. Awesome selection.
Lots of vintage toys and retro stuff plus a good range of British imported items.
Really clean interior too.

I’m giving myself props because in two full weeks, I only visited this place once. My name should be entered in the Guinness Book Of World Records.
I looooooove candy and I looooove chocolate, so imagine my excitement when I found chocolate covered jujubes at this place! OH. MY. GOD. It’s the best of both worlds, in every mouthful. Who said there was no such thing as heaven on earth?
Although I only had eyes for the aforementioned, I can still tell you that they have a very impressive selection of ‘other’ candies, nuts, dried fruits and chocolate.
About to have a meltdown if you don’t take care of that very specific confectionery craving? Have no fear, the candy’s all here!

This store has the best range of British imported foods/​sweets/​drinks i’ve seen in candy stores in Toronto so far. It is so fantastic to be able to walk in off the street and purchase a cold can of Irn Bru, or grab a packet of Walker’s Crisps.
They do also have a terrific range of bulk candy and snacks too, as well as some packaged candy and novelties. But I know that i’ll be going back for my Brit-​fix!

I went back to this place yesterday for more candy and realized this is a great place to buy gifts. They have extra large pez with Star Wars and Shrek characters, fun retro lunchboxes and all kinds of vintage candy bars.
Interestingly, they also carry British food like crisps and mushy peas. One of the flavors of crisps (potato chips) was roast chicken! It probably tastes good even if it sounds weird.