We recently asked our readers to highlight small businesses in New Jersey that they truly love. We got plenty of submissions naming all sorts of incredible places in the state, from unique shops to delicious restaurants. One place in particular that stuck out was Cardy’s Sugar Bowl, an old-fashioned candy shop that serves both nostalgic vibes and every kind of candy imaginable.

If you're looking for a place that's pure throwback, charm, then Cardy's Sugar Bowl is the place for you.
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Located in Lodi, New Jersey, the shop got its start after a couple immigrated from Italy in the 1920s.
The store started out selling everything from penny candy to cigarettes to toilet paper before evolving into an ice cream parlor.
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The family business continued to grow and evolve, until the 1940s when it gained the moniker "Cardy's Sugar Bowl."
Today, the shop retains that nostalgic vibe, which makes it a fun place to visit.
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And of course, there's the fact it sells every candy imaginable.
It's a sugar lover's dream here. Picture a candy you want -- you'll find it here.
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Enter with real caution if you have a serious sweet tooth.
Oh, and don't worry, there are fountain delights here, too!
Cardy's Sugar Bowl
Enjoy a variety of milkshakes, old-fashioned egg creams, root beer floats, ice creams, and fountain sodas here.
It's a truly step back in time at this sweet small business.
Cardy's Sugar Bowl
Whether you pull up a chair at the counter or simply stop by to pick up a treat to go, you're sure to enjoy yourself.
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Cardy’s Sugar Bowl truly has it all! It’s the perfect example of an amazing small business you’ll find in New Jersey.

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Cardy's Sugar Bowl, 248 Union St, Lodi, NJ 07644, USA