This Quirky Sweets Shop Is One Of The Happiest Places In All Of Nebraska

Remember the excitement you used to feel when walking into a candy store as a kid? The possibilities were endless and you had a few dollars burning a hole in your pocket that would buy you a whole handful of delicious treats. There's a cute little candy and snack shop in Omaha that will take you right back to those days.

Smej's Snacks & More is tucked away in a strip mall, its colorful sign giving a little preview of what you'll find inside.

Step inside and you'll be instantly transported back to childhood. The bright colors and fun displays are part of the fun, but it's the treats that will really wow you.

Smej's started out as a convenience store inside the Center Mall, but they've since moved on to carrying a more focused selection of treats. You'll still find some of the same snacks here that you'd find in a convenience store, from modern candy...

...to salty snacks. The store carries some varieties and flavors that are hard to find other places. Keep a lookout if you're an Oreo lover - they've always got the newest special edition varieties!

And then there are the retro treats. The "old tyme" glass-bottled soda selection is hefty, containing lots of your old favorites and plenty of flavors you've probably never tried.

This is tasty nostalgia at its best. Smej's has some of the goodies you haven't even seen since you were a kid and have been craving for years.

Who else remembers these weird but delicious marshmallow cones? The owners have a special interest in hunting down nostalgic candy and snacks to carry on the shelves.

There's a wide variety of HR Poppin Snacks popcorn. You'll be sure to find your favorite flavor here!

If Smej's doesn't have what you're looking for, just ask. The friendly owners will be happy to seek it out for you!

The store has won recognition in Omaha Magazine's Best Of Omaha contest in the candy/sweets shop category for several years. With their large selection, laid back but whimsical vibe, and cheerful staff, it's easy to understand why the store has a loyal following.

Visit Smej's Snacks & More at 2060 N. 117th Ave., Omaha, NE 68164. It's open 10:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. Monday-Friday and 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. on Saturday. Visit the store's website or Facebook page to learn more and keep up with current specials and inventory.

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