Charm me Sweet Candy Store

Candy store · South Hampton ·

Charm me Sweet Candy Store

Candy store · South Hampton ·

Nostalgic candy, international treats, and novelty sweets galore

Information

4915 Macklind Ave, St. Louis, MO 63109 Get directions

@eater

391,688 Postcards · 10,991 Cities

Why All of TikTok Looks Like a Candy Store | Eater

"Born from a pandemic pivot by founder Nema Causey, this online candy shop turned to TikTok to survive COVID-19 shutdowns and quickly built a massive following. Videos of Causey packing nostalgic, old-school items (wax bottles, vintage candy buttons) and sampling new or novelty treats helped the business explode—especially after the viral jelly-fruit-candy trend, when the shop was one of the few sellers able to move entire pallets and repeatedly sold out. The account highlights a wide range of offerings, from imported Puchao candies and Japanese Pocky to gummy Nerds clusters, chamoy-drenched dulces enchilados (and Gushers coated in chamoy and Tajín), spray sour candies, unicorn-poop-shaped confections, gigantic gummies, fizzy Zots and lemon drops. Causey set up an online store within two weeks of the initial surge and now relies heavily on creator-style marketing (the account grew to over a million followers), which can drive thousands of orders when content goes viral but also leaves revenue vulnerable to algorithm shifts and potential platform bans; her background in wholesale distribution (her father runs a large candy distribution company) informs her contingency thinking." - Amy McCarthy

https://www.eater.com/23688102/tiktok-candy-store-freeze-dried-candy-trends

Charm me Sweet Candy Store

Jo Nell R.

Yelp

Super 'Sweet' store! Spotted this place a while back when visiting Clementines just down the street. I have been back several times just to check out what new things are available. Last visit we got a special box together for a milestone birthday party - candy from the 40's. This visit, I snagged a box of candy cigarettes for a joke, lemonheads, sweet and sour charms sucker, and red-hot candy dots. The owner is super enthusiastic about candy, and really is the best to mix in with the customers. She is pretty cool. I knew the freeze-dried candy next door had moved somewhere else and on this visit the connection between the two spaces has been opened up and the cutest space is now occupying that side. Cute items can't wait to go back when its time for little gifts. Any time you need nostalgia candy, new stuff, special candy bars, or anything else candy you can think of, head to Charm Me Sweet/

Erika H.

Yelp

Cutest candy store ever. I came across this gem on a whim. I was looking for old school candy for a party i was throwing and this place has it all. Although she doesn't sell the candy in bulk, i was still able to purchase some candy and even tried some new finds. The owner is the sweetest and i love the reason why she opened her own candy shop! If you haven't already, you gotta stop by and pay her a visit!

Michelle L.

Yelp

Cutest store ever! Not sure what we're calling this neighborhood...SOHA? Princeton Heights? If I lived anywhere near here I'd be here at least once a week! Small store but very colorful and impressive candy selection. Stopped in on a Saturday night and the owner is clearly friendly and passionate! My big scores of the day included Easies, fruit flavored candy coated marshmallows, and a French Chew Taffy in Mountain Dew flavor. I will be back here again and again.

Brian H.

Yelp

Such a great store! Able to find some treats that I hadn't had since childhood. Definitely will be back!

Chelsea M.

Yelp

Neighborhood candy store with owner, Brittany, who is the most enthusiastic person about candy that I've ever met. From cheap candy to luxurious to allergy friendly to international options... always find something new and exciting when we go. She creates an environment that is very family friendly. There are always kids in this store.... Always. We love spending our money supporting this business, but we also just really love spending our money on the delicious candy we get here. I've discovered so many new favorites. I will continue going here instead of any big box store for my sweet tooth.

Lisa G.

Yelp

The store is in the sweet SouthHampton area. It's a little difficult to find parking, I had to use my expert parallel parking skills. It's a tiny store, even smaller than I expected. It didn't feel crowded or claustrophobic, just small. The best thing about this store is it's display cases and the absolutely darling owner. As you enter, it's impossible not to see a candy from your childhood that you thought was gone forever. I wasn't looking for anything in particular when I went in, but I managed to find plenty of great things. I asked about a candy I didn't see, and the owner said that she goes regularly to conventions to find new things for the store, so the display cases are always changing. I'm told that people who come in all the time are quite picky when the candy they love comes in stock! I didn't expect to find such a cute store in the city full of amazing nostalgia and candy I thought I'd never see again! I'll be back, for sure!

Kevin W.

Yelp

Love this quaint neighborhood candy shop. The shop may be small, but it packs a big punch! There so many varieties from the common Skittles to the more elusive potato chip in chocolate. There's bound to be something for everyone. The owner is very passionate candy and very friendly and helpful. Our kiddo has a dairy and egg allergy, and when we explained it to her she immediately helped in laying out a lot of his options. I know she also does a lot with neighborhood events, and I love that. When I've gone, it seems like there are a lot of regulars that drop by to support the candy store and grab some sweets. If you like candy, this store is a must check out. You won't be disappointed!

Sean J.

Yelp

This place truly is sweet the lady working here went above and beyond ill for sure be back for valentine's day

Judy M.

Yelp

Amazing! We went to get a variety of candy for our soon to be 10 year old granddaughter The owner could not have been more helpful. She boxed up the perfect candy box for us and I can't wait to mail it to our sweet girl for her 10th birthday! I am a customer forever!

Mary F.

Yelp

Love this place. So much variety. Old time candy brings back memories. Great place for gifts as well

Steven B.

Yelp

Charming (sorry for the pun) little candy shop. Is it off the beaten path? Yes, but it's perfectly located. It is just down Macklind from Copper Pig, The Mack, Russel's and Clementine's. I was in the area for lunch and experienced two of them before ending my Macklind experience in this candy store. Once I entered it was a flash back to my childhood. I saw so many of my favorite candies from being a kid that I don't see in the candy aisle at Walgreens. They had Bonomo's Taffy! I loved that when I was a wee lad. I wanted it so bad, but with crowns in this aged mouth I couldn't risk it. However, I did find and buy some of the "new" Tootsie Roll Pops. I treated me to three of them. They're fruit flavored with a contrasting fruit center. My sweet tooth is happy. The young lady working was charming. I'm assuming she's the owner because she talked of her recent visit to the candy trade show. She also, was able to continue three different conversations with the different customers in the store. I'll be back? - Yes, I wanted more, but held back since I had just eaten a double scoop of ice cream. When: July 26, 2019 Why: Zac M. had the ROTD July 21, 2019

Karen K.

Yelp

Amazing assortment of all kinds of candies, from the past up to the present! Britany, the owner, is very nice and very helpful! A great, fun place to go, even if you don't have kids!

Tess A.

Yelp

Been coming here off and on for a year and love it! Brittany is amazing - friendly, fun, extremely knowledgeable about candy, and has an awesome memory for the things I've requested/shopped for. She goes the extra mile to help you find what you're looking for. Thank you!! It's a tiny shop with so much variety. It's always a fun time when we're there.

Abel L.

Yelp

Thank you to the world's best candy shop for this amazing birthday gift of all of my favorite candy! I had a hard time choosing which one to eat first! Very friendly, inviting atmosphere! Thanks a bunch!!

David S.

Yelp

The owner was so friendly and helpful especially when it helping my oldest boy pick candy out that was suitable for his braces. Will definitely be back here when I'm looking to carb load.

Brittany N.

Yelp

My little one, fiancé and i recently moved to the area within the last few weeks. We have been struggling to occupy him and we started a new walk routine. THIS IS MY LITTLE ONES FAVORITE DESTINATION. I'm so thankful for this to have been our boys very first candy shop experience as a child (he's 2 1/2) but to make it so special. The owner is extremely personable, approachable, knowledgeable, extremely aware of her products and is very welcoming and warming. i'm addicted to 5th avenue bars thanks to her. I have been every day for three days and i don't think i'll ever stop unless the weather stops us. I'd appreciate change for the cheap little candies jk but yet ANOTHER PERK of this shop. The old fashioned pay even tho inflation is horrific. This is beyond appreciative and special! DONT miss out.

Zac M.

Yelp

Love a good candy store and am always super pumped with something shows up in Southampton! This story has some classics and a lot of things it's hard to find close by. Some things that are more popular outside the states than here. I felt like a kid again as soon as I walked through the door! I hope that it can stick around and get a good sign so everyone can know where it is! If you're not paying attention, going down Macklind, you could miss it! Make sure you check it out soon!

Jon C.

Yelp

Lots of selection and a fun experience. Highly recommended. Owner knows her candy and can help you find the perfect gift for your loved one with a sweet tooth.

Sandra K.

Yelp

Best candy selection ever. Seriously. The owner was there and helped guide us through candy choices based on our personal preferences. The candy I got was so good I can't wait to go back. There was old school to new stuff to international stuff. Great information and a lot of really good options in all categories.

Ace S.

Yelp

Charm me Sweet Candy Store stop with the kids today THIS PLACE IS A MUST CHECK OUT!!! Be sure and make a stop in and see the wide selection of goodies. Including a new STL based Ghost Pepper Candy. All at great prices. The owner is a sweetie. You'll love it here and your kids will have a blast. Did I mention sidewalk chalk art fun for the kiddos too??? 4915 Macklind Ave Saint Louis, MO 63109

Maggie H.

Yelp

Small candy store. Fortunately, candy is small, so there is a fair selection here! They had cheery airheads, which is I think all I got on my visit a month or so ago. The hours leave something to be desired, but if I owned a small business, the hours would leave pretty much everything to be desired. I'll be back for more candy the next time I'm in the area.

Amy O.

Yelp

I'm a big kid and had so much fun on a Sunday there. It was like taking a trip back into time. Nice selection and some new recommendations made it a fun experience. Would definitely return!

Scott S.

Yelp

Best candy store by far. Great selection of all types of treats. The owner is fantastic goes far beyond being great. You wont be disappointed.

Amy B.

Yelp

I try and stop by weekly because I love this place so much! Brings back fun memories of penny candy. The prices are very fair and she has almost any candy you would ever want. If she doesn't have it you can ask her to try and find it for you.

Angela Y.

Yelp

Cute shop, great owner. Would go back in a heartbeat! They had every type of candy you could possibly want.

Abbie G.

Yelp

Cute, little, humble store with a fun selection of candy! The owner was very personable and sweet, and she knows her candy! Happy it's in the neighborhood, it's fun for my kids who never got to experience a penny candy store before. And it's not nearly as expensive as the mall candy shops where you pay by the weight.

Christine W.

Yelp

This is a great place! It is pretty charming and cute! The owner (I wish I could remember her name) was very passionate and knowledgeable about candy and talked enthusiastically with my spouse and I about the candy conventions she attends and her section of international candies. The shop is pretty small, but it's the perfect size since we're talking about candy here. Things seem reasonably priced and especially for someone like me who just wants a bite of this or two small pieces of that; no need to buy a whole bag of peanut butter bars when I just want a few. The owner told us she personally tastes every candy in the store, so definitely ask her for recommendations if you're not sure of what you're looking for. I'm so glad to have this little shop so close to our house!

Mary W.

Yelp

This place is the best! If you have a candy addiction like I do you will love this store. The owner is so nice and gives great candy suggestions. If you are ever around here you should always stop in and get that candy fix we both know you need!

Anne K.

Yelp

Fun little place with awesome selection! The owner is extremely friendly and knows her candy! We are so excited to have this little shop around the corner.

Becky A.

Yelp

Candy enthusiasts get ready! They stock all kinds of fun candy from vintage to current and you can also find candy from other countries too! The space is super cute and well tailored and it's also great for your kiddos too! Much safer than sending your kids to the gas station for snacks. Everything about it is magical, and those who are into nostalgia are going to be very happy here. 10/10.

Marni P.

Yelp

Adorable candy shop run by the coolest lady. Candy from around the world and she takes requests!!

Rachael L.

Yelp

I drive by this place frequently and finally stopped in with my kids after school today. It's an adorable little store with tons of candy that brought back happy memories of buying penny candy at Ben Franklin's as a kid. The girl working was so nice and helpful! We will definitely be back!

Kevin P.

Yelp

OMG! This is candy nirvana! This place has candy from your childhood!!! If she doesn't have it she'll find it. It had to be the biggest kid going in there. This place is super awesome! If you don't get excited when you go in here then there's something wrong with ya!!! You all have to go

Teresa K.

Yelp

PLEASE GO TO THIS STORE! Owner and operator,Brittany, will amaze you with the fabulous selection of candy. Her prices are great! She has a heart of Gold too. Helped me with an order for a child fighting cancer in St. Louis, so I was able to get treats from 2000 miles away! I'm sure anyone not giving 5 Stars has a problem nobody can fix! Please support small business! Thank You Brittany! You Rock!

Professor C.

Yelp

This was an awesome experience! I loved it, it had great pricing and the owner was very nice. I bought some stickers and pop rocks. Will be returning soon. Even $5 gets you a lot of goodies. Highly recommended!

Rhett B.

Yelp

Excellent old time candy available at fantastic prices. Brings back lots of delicious childhood memories. The proprietor is extremely knowledgeable about all the candy in the store (and candy in general actually). I highly recommend everyone give this place a try. You won't be disappointed.

Laura B.

Yelp

Such a great place to take your kids or candy lover! The owner is so nice and happy to have the neighborhood kids come hang out. The candy ranges from nostalgic candy to current and it is one of the few places you can buy something for a nickel. If you happen to be in south city you do not want to miss this hidden gem!

Nancy B.

Yelp

This is a very nice candy shop with a knowledgable merchant. I plan to return when I visit St Louis again. It is a fun place which brings back memories of my youth

Sofa D.

Yelp

This is an awesome candy store! I love the fact that 1 women works. She remembers you, and that makes me feel happy to go. She always makes you feel welcome. She deserves way more business than she's getting. The price for the candy is the lowest I've seen in a long time. I just bought a full bag of candy for only $5.50! She gives care tell every customer who walks in the door. She will joke around with you making every time you go a wonderful experience. She is so creative with how she decorates the shop too. I love to go. You should go check out the new location! 5 stars

M. Z.

Yelp

What a great place! They have all kinds of unique candies. The international selection was wonderful. I had the chance to buy some candy that I have never seen anywhere else. The owner knew about every piece of candy in her shop. She even helped recommend candy based on my preferences for sweets. On top of everything, her prices are very reasonable.

Joe S.

Yelp

Charm Me Sweet is a hidden gem that needs to be shared! Located conveniently near 44 and Jamieson, this little candy shop is a must visit for any man, woman, or child who is looking to appease their sweet tooth with an old favorite or something new and exciting. The owner is kind and knowledgeable, and the prices on everything were lower than I have seen in decades. My family and I will be visiting this shop often!

@eater

391,688 Postcards · 10,991 Cities

Why All of TikTok Looks Like a Candy Store | Eater

https://www.eater.com/23688102/tiktok-candy-store-freeze-dried-candy-trends

Charm me Sweet Candy Store

Jo Nell R.

Yelp

Erika H.

Yelp

Michelle L.

Yelp

Brian H.

Yelp

Such a great store! Able to find some treats that I hadn't had since childhood. Definitely will be back!

Chelsea M.

Yelp

Lisa G.

Yelp

Kevin W.

Yelp

Sean J.

Yelp

This place truly is sweet the lady working here went above and beyond ill for sure be back for valentine's day

Judy M.

Yelp

Mary F.

Yelp

Love this place. So much variety. Old time candy brings back memories. Great place for gifts as well

Steven B.

Yelp

Karen K.

Yelp

Amazing assortment of all kinds of candies, from the past up to the present! Britany, the owner, is very nice and very helpful! A great, fun place to go, even if you don't have kids!

Tess A.

Yelp

Abel L.

Yelp

David S.

Yelp

The owner was so friendly and helpful especially when it helping my oldest boy pick candy out that was suitable for his braces. Will definitely be back here when I'm looking to carb load.

Brittany N.

Yelp

Zac M.

Yelp

Jon C.

Yelp

Lots of selection and a fun experience. Highly recommended. Owner knows her candy and can help you find the perfect gift for your loved one with a sweet tooth.

Sandra K.

Yelp

Ace S.

Yelp

Maggie H.

Yelp

Amy O.

Yelp

I'm a big kid and had so much fun on a Sunday there. It was like taking a trip back into time. Nice selection and some new recommendations made it a fun experience. Would definitely return!

Scott S.

Yelp

Best candy store by far. Great selection of all types of treats. The owner is fantastic goes far beyond being great. You wont be disappointed.

Amy B.

Yelp

Angela Y.

Yelp

Cute shop, great owner. Would go back in a heartbeat! They had every type of candy you could possibly want.

Abbie G.

Yelp

Christine W.

Yelp

Mary W.

Yelp

Anne K.

Yelp

Fun little place with awesome selection! The owner is extremely friendly and knows her candy! We are so excited to have this little shop around the corner.

Becky A.

Yelp

Marni P.

Yelp

Adorable candy shop run by the coolest lady. Candy from around the world and she takes requests!!

Rachael L.

Yelp

Kevin P.

Yelp

Teresa K.

Yelp

Professor C.

Yelp

Rhett B.

Yelp

Laura B.

Yelp

Nancy B.

Yelp

This is a very nice candy shop with a knowledgable merchant. I plan to return when I visit St Louis again. It is a fun place which brings back memories of my youth

Sofa D.

Yelp

M. Z.

Yelp

Joe S.

Yelp

Charm me Sweet Candy Store

Information

Postcards

Media

Why All of TikTok Looks Like a Candy Store | Eater

You might also like

Why All of TikTok Looks Like a Candy Store | Eater