Posted in Florida November 06, 2019 by Marisa Roman

Sample Treats From The Past At The Candy Kitchen In Florida

Scoring delicious old-timey candy sometimes isn’t as easy as it sounds. I’m sure for many Floridians, it used to be as simple as sidling up to the local candy shop, throwing down a nickel and taking the store by storm. But most candy shops are a thing of the past—with a few exceptions that we always love to highlight. If you’re looking for a great old-time candy shop in Madeira Beach to throw some nickels down at, check out Candy Kitchen in Florida.

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Open since 1950, Candy Kitchen has been a staple for the Madeira Beach community, offering up satisfying sweets for all who visit.

This family-owned candy shop places an emphasis on nostalgia—with a variety of sweets and treats from decades past.

As soon as you step inside this tiny shop, you’ll see an abundance of candy offerings to choose from, some of which you may not have seen for years.

Whether it be saltwater taffy, novelty candy, nostalgic candy, and beyond, you’ll have your fill of options to choose from.

Did we also happen to mention that Candy Kitchen serves up delicious ice cream and frozen bananas, too?! Perfect for ending a beach day on a high note.

Not too many candy stores remain open for over half a century, but Candy Kitchen has withstood the test of time.

Fun for the whole family, even just stopping by to check out the ever-growing Pez collection would be worth the visit.

Even the bathroom is decorated to the nines with candy-wrapper wallpaper throughout.

Come check out Candy Kitchen in Madeira Beach for a trip down memory lane that will satisfy your sweet tooth.

Have you ever been to Candy Kitchen before? Share with us your experience in the comments section! Also, if you know of any other nostalgic candy shops in Florida worth checking out, please let us know.

For more information about Candy Kitchen, including store hours, visit the website or Facebook Page.

Address: 13711 Gulf Blvd, Madeira Beach, FL 33708, USA