Candy Stores near Ferndale, MI

“I love this store and have consistently gone since they have opened in Ferndale. My kids also love it and have spent many birthday and Christmas bucks there. I have only had positive experiences, I really enjoy shopping around and always find something I end up buying.
A weird experience when we went yesterday for my sons birthday. I think it was weird. The large squishy toys they had were kept behind the register and my son asked for one to purchase. He picked out other items, bought them and the squishy. I went to purchase my stuff and he showed me the squishy, I saw it had white stuff on both ends and glitter on some parts. I asked the employee if he could pick out another one, the employee said they aren't allowed to (ie: allow the customer to choose which squishy. That they're paying for. At a physical retail store). He did attempt to scrape the white stuff off with his nails with no luck. I asked the employee if he could trade it out then for one that didn't look so used. He said he wasn't supposed to, seemed annoyed, but he did trade it out. That one was clean and felt better/not stretched out. So, yeah, not a huge deal but left me with an ick feeling. I'm not sure how strict the policy is for employees to not let customers pick out the behind the counter toys, but feels like it could be relaxed for paying customers.”

“Best prices for candy especially if you’re buying in bulk or large quantities. Been going here for years for candy. Thank you for keeping your prices affordable.”

“I love this store. They have all the things that make my baking endeavors look professional. I have been coming here off and on for years. It started with baking cupcakes and cookies for my son when he was a little fella in school. He loved the way I decorated and frosted the cupcakes he shared with his classmates, and the shapes of the cookies I baked. The boxes and presentations were top notch. But let’s fast forward to the grandkiddos, I enjoy seeing them enjoy opening the boxes and containers that host the beautifully iced and decorated cupcakes and banana puddings. Heinrich’s has always been my go to place, when I want to make my baked goods present as beautifully as they taste.”

“The hubby and I went out for breakfast and did a little shopping in the area for the holidays and we had walked by this place a few times but had never gone in. We said, to hell with our diet, let’s check out some chocolate! This company didn’t disappoint!The atmosphere is simple and doesn’t have the decorated storefront and aesthetic of big brand places like Kilwins or Saunders, but where the true magic lies is in the product itself and the love that goes into their creations.We had just wanted to browse, but the lovely employee provided us with an experience unlike any other we’ve had in a chocolatier. She asked us about our chocolate preferences and what we like paired with them then offered us some samples. Woooooo buddy! The caramel covered in milk chocolate was like gifting an early Christmas gift to um taste buds. She went on to tell us about the rich history of the business that began in Détroit and all of the ups and downs that brought the company to where it is today. For a small business to make it through economic hardships and the passing of the founder is impressive. She showed us pictures of original storefront and signs which made me think of my grandma who grew up in Detroit. It brought a smile to my face thinking of her enjoying chocolate treats gifted to her from my grandpa when they were young and newly in love.We purchased their malt balls and they are the best I’ve ever had. We will certainly be back closer to the holidays to pick up our annual chocolate haul for family gifts.I’m sure many of you who read this have fallen prey to the last minute shopping madness before the holidays resulting in purchasing from large companies who manufacture or mass sell their goods (I see you Amazon and Walmart), but please consider stopping by your local businesses for your holiday shopping. Clicking ‘add to cart’ for easy two day shipping does save time and sometimes money… but the love, care, and passion that goes into making the product just isn’t there. We loved how enthusiastic the employee was and how she easily triggered happy memories and how kind she was to her community members. I give my highest of recommendations to Sweet Essentials and will certainly be back to treat my taste buds. Thank you for a lovely and memorable experience !”

“The best place to get snacks for a lower price. They have a large amount to satisfy all types of needs for any events. They also have a variety of waters, juices and pop.”

“If you’re coming here to deliver just wanna let you know they receive from 10-3 and no over night parking other than that they are pretty quick to offload you .”

“Great local shop with all kinds of candies including Canadian candies like Aero, Coffee Crisp, Mars bars and more. A real hidden gem! They also got single candies for a dime or a quarter.”

“Great store!! yummy snacks, I love the different flavored ice-cream superman is my favorite.The owner is nice and I love his friendly dog.The gentleman that said he got attacked a few months ago provoked the dog. I highly recommend this store give it a try.”

“I will always love candy shops. The big ones and the small ones. This one had some old school candy and new school candy. I left with some Reese Pieces and Salt Water Taffy!!)”