Sugar Sugar

The candy is good and that is clearly how they stay in business which is fair but would it kill them to be friendly? We brought our kids in and picked out a few things and the person working seemed almost annoyed we were there. I don’t understand.

This candy store gets two stars because of the cute candy and interior appeal of the store. I almost gave it a one star because my interaction with the store owner was so poor it has completely turned me off. I’m not expecting a candy store owner to be chipper and a genuinely happy person all the time — I mean they are working by candy all day!- but this owner is down right cold. I’ve been into the shop 3 times now and each time they are short with communication, acting like I’m inconveniencing them for even being IN the store and generally unhappy. Lighten up! This is a cute store in a great neighborhood spot, we all have bad days but bad days in all 3 of my visits is not a coincidence!

Cute store, and has interesting selection of specialty chocolate bars (Marou especially).

I walked past Sugar Sugar on a Sunday evening and thought OHEMGEE it looks SOOO GOOD! And maybe I amped it up too much to be like Charlie and the Chocolate Factory but cutesie… it wasn’t as beautiful as I thought it would be. Wait, no… it was as beautiful and cute and adorable as I thought it would be but that’s just the interior design and decoration of it all. I had hoped that it would be filled with various sugar confectionaries that are beautifully ornate and stuff, but it is mostly prepackaged candy from other companies and stuff, mostly things I am not too familiar with, but there was a section behind the counter in beautiful glass jars that had a variety of gummies and chocolates. Most things are $ 10+ per pound, I think both the things I got, chocolate malt balls and carrots and peas were $ 12.95/lb.
The malt balls were super sweet and had a delicious crunch center, and the carrots and peas were just… fuN! so fun :) so cute! I think it’s worth a very very VERY small detour, but not a must go place. It would be a really cute place to have in my own neighborhood. Makes cute gifts and what not, but maybe slightly overrated.
OH! The one thing that was AWESOME in there was the old school candy vending machine thing they had in the corner. Really cool.

Time for a little update with Sugar Sugar. I am a neighbor and a big fan of the place — since the beginning. The owner of the shop, Joni, passed away a couple of months ago and there is a new owner. She is someone who loves pretty things and the shop is cuter than ever. It is sad now to read some of the negative reviews of the place. It seems like everyone should be allowed a bad day without a harsh review that really hurts the business. But Sugar Sugar fresh and new and full of beautiful treats for Easter — I love the natural jelly beans!

Sugar Sugar is amazing!
What a great shop for gifts or yourself. Joni, the owner, is super knowledgeable and talented when it comes to selection and presentation. Her prices are reasonable if not low. I love all of the vintage/​crafty touches and it reminds me of Anthropologie.
Joni is such a nice person and open to any questions. When I approached her (sort of hesitant, because I didn’t know how she’d react to sharing shop information) about her business model, she was extremely kind in sharing information.
Check out Sugar Sugar for yourself and fall in love!

If you like being treated like your business is a burden, this MIGHT be the place for you. The owner was quite rude and acted very inconvenienced by my visit. Um, this is a candy store. Be happy. I want to be happy when I’m in here. Candy makes people happy!
Overall, the selection was okay and there were several things at Sugar Sugar that were unique and quirky. The merchandising was really cute and trendy – it’s clear the vision behind the store is a good one. This would be a great place to buy a cute pick-​me-​up gift for a girlfriend.
Overall, when someone makes me feel like they don’t want me in their business, I don’t want to go back. I probably won’t be going back because of the rude/​sarcastic attitude. There are other candy stores in the city and the people who work in those stores are substantially friendlier.

What’s unique about Sugar Sugar is that it is a boutique candy store that doesn’t feel like you’d think that it would. It’s like the store equivalent of the goods that they sell: the genuine thing chock-​full of good ingredients and not weighed down by a bunch of junk.
I get the sense that the owner, who was very kind (I almost wrote sweet here, but that felt too punny…) knowledgable and helpful, put a lot a thought into what she sold at her store. She’s imported things that you’d like her to (like violet candies from France and crazy combinations that only the British could come up with across the pond) and then also curated a selection some really amazing local goods (bananas foster caramels and distinct items from an artisan Minnesota chocolatier).
After paying and getting our bags of goodies, I noticed that they had dark chocolate truffles that were filled with 50-​year old balsamic vinegar. My mouth is still watering at the thought of that… I’ll get my fix next time!

This is a delightful little store nestled among other delightful little stores and restaurants in a random neighborhood. I was pleasantly surprised by the charming store owner who spent a lot of time with me explaining how chocolate is made and the differences in taste between regions. She accompanied this lesson with many samples of her favorite chocolates. Did I walk out of the store with an $ 11 bar of chocolate? Why, yes. Yes I did. She was very convincing.
Though small, this is an adorable little candy store, though it seems more like an adult candy store than a kid candy store, so plan accordingly.

fantastic, cute, tiny, very paris feeling in here. bites in jars, candy you haven’t seen in 20 years or have never seen before.
Came in before our dinner at Rincon and our friend bought some gummy fried eggs for her kids.
I came back in before our dinner was served as I remember seeing sour strips of colored bacon to go with the eggs.
Chatted with Joni about some of the dishes we ordered and were excited by. The neighborhood is made better by this little corner, this little shop.

I was walking to a restaurant down the street and just happened to pass Sugar Sugar. The first thing I noticed was the old fashion candy counter style. Granted I am not nearly enough to remember that style of candy store, I have seen the movies and heard the stories of the older generations.
They had older candies that I have not seen in forever and some really interesting candy bars. I ended up buying a Tortilla Lime + Sea Salt chocolate bar that was crazy good. Someone with me picked up some of the grapefruit gummies which were soft and chewy and the grapefruit flavor was fresh and authentic. The prices were a bit higher than I would expect for candy but these are not Snickers and Twix. I would come back. The woman at the counter was helpful and friendly and the novelty of it is great!

Pretty great candy store across the street from Grand Café. It was open after lunch, and so we stopped in for some sugary treats. Sugar Sugar has novelty candy that is unique and trendy. My friends insists that their gummy worms are the best around. I personally like the licorice twirls. The violet marshmallow was good. I added it to hot chocolate and felt fancier than normal! And since it wasn’t the right season, she gave away these spectacular candy canes. They would have gone bad otherwise…
This shop is cute as a button. A definite must-​go for adults. Kids might prefer a more normal candy store though. I’m not sure if their palates are refined enough for this candy!

I loved my impromptu stop at Sugar Sugar. I went in seeking a nice dark chocolate treat for a friend and left having sampled about 5 bars with the best chocolate bar I’ve ever had!
The owner was amazing. She explained all sorts of interesting things about the various bars. There was no pressure towards the pricier bars, which I appreciated.
As for the rest of the store; it is just plain adorable. I think it’s a candy store for adults. Though no doubt it’s got enough tasty treats for the kiddies.
I’ll be back on the regular. Fancy candy seems like the best kind of gift to give.

Sugar Sugar me more!
Shop owner Joni makes this one of my all time favorite shops in the Twin Cities. It’s a magical spot where you feel like a kid again every time you step inside this brightly-​lit, gorgeously designed store. There is a candy here for just about any discerning candy enthusiast. Chocolate, licorice, locally-​made gummy worms and classics! The owner tells you a personal story behind every candy explaining it’s origins and what makes it so unique.
And the personal touches from Joni are what keep me coming back. Hand tied candy bags, tissue wrapped gift boxes and a friendly smile. Plus with such reasonable prices, you always find yourself grabbing a few more treats for friends and family. And if you’re a licorice fan, you’re in luck! Sugar Sugar has one of the biggest licorice selections I’ve seen in the US! I definitely recommend making this shop a must on your gifting list.

We found this place kitty-​corner from Victor’s 1959. I actually had no idea candy stores like this still existed, so I was pleasantly surprised to see whitewashed walls & countertops with jars & jars of candies displayed next to retro-​looking gum and chocolate. (My friend Christa bought one of those chocolate bars and said the label made it «too pretty to eat.» We’ll see how that holds up…) I’m now officially attached to the sea salt caramels, because they satisfy my sweet and salty cravings. I will probably go back for the whole jar next time so try to beat me!

I must have gone a bad day. Except it was a sunny Friday and I had a cheerful preschooler with me who was both excited and well behaved.
The owner rushed out of the back room when we walked in, but was definitely not warm or welcoming. She seemed very impatient and made no small chat at all. I felt very rushed and as a result did not end up buying much.
I’m sure I’ll stop by again bc the prices on gummies were good and the presentation was adorable, but I’d like my chocolate buying experience to be a little warmer. It does appear she has lots of unique chocolate options, but a lot of the items I recognized from stores and co-​ops around town. (Lucky us to have several local chocolate makers!)

What a fun little shop, within earshot of Victor’s 1959. Lots of imported candies and an owner who shared samples and stories about some of the imported candies.

I seek out new and different chocolate /​candy experiences and aside from some occasional surprises at grocery stores or picking up a Cadbury Crumble from Britts Pub there was little that was different and nothing I hadn’t see or tried before.
Until Sugar Sugar.
When I first entered the store to my surprise there was a lot of product that I had never seen before. This doesn’t count the jarred candies they have.
The owner scours the US and Europe and picks out an eclectic mix of candies (a great variety) and brings in new product *all* the time.
Chocolate, licorice, locally made marshmallows, you name it she seems to have had it, heard of it, or it is on its way.
Everything is exceptional, high quality and the prices are reasonable.
My most hearty five star recommendation.

Sugar Sugar is where I met and fell in love with B.T. Mc Elrath’s Chile Limon (chocolate) bar.
End of story.

I am obsessed with candy. As a child I would try to pull a Claudia (from the Babysitters Club of course) and hide candy in various parts of my bedroom. I don’t have to hide anymore, especially not when I buy candy from Sugar-​Sugar Candy.
The shop is delightful and cute. When I first walked in, I thought there wasn’t much candy in the store (compared to a traditional candy store full of clear boxes of candy) but there was plenty of deliciousness to go around. The specialty chocolate bars are awesome, including our local Rogue Chocolatier. I opted for a gianduja bar which I was VERY happy with (even with the $ 9 price tag.) I also got some pineapple malted milk balls, which I was able to try before purchasing!
The owner of the shop is friendly and informative, she even gave me some tips on a ice cream shop to visit while I was in Kansas City!
This would be a great place to buy a gift for a friend, but for now, I’ll be selfish and go there just to buy things for myself!

Unilocalers, hear my plight: I am allergic to Aspertame. It’s a horrible situation because I love, love, love chewing gum. One time I sat in the gum aisle at Target and searched for a gum without the devil’s sweetner.
But there was none.
Until I found Sugar Sugar, I just figured I would have to live a gumless existence. But much to my dentist’s dismay, Sugar Sugary Candy carries plenty of gum without all the artificial crap.
See also: beautiful store, friendly owner, and lots of cute boutique candy treats.

I randomly popped into this tiny little storefront near Victor’s the day after they opened. It’s very sparse, but very cute. They have high end candies and some old school candies. Nothing like a pick a mix spot… you won’t be walking away with a pound or two of candy to induce yourself into a sugar coma. Rather this is for the minimalist candy lover, who’s more concerned with presentation than gluttony. Need a chocolate mustache on a stick for maybe a, uh, I don’t know, a cheeky masquerade party? They have them. Want a classy, homemade ring pop? Come here. Looking for candies imported from Barcelona? You won’t be disappointed.
For me, I thought is was a great little diversion, but don’t know if I’ll be back often, but I do see some of their product making an out-​of-​the-​ordinary hostess gift.