This Nostalgia-Inducing Candy Store In Illinois Will Give You A Sugar High You Can't Deny
By Elizabeth Crozier|Published March 05, 2019
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Elizabeth Crozier
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An Illinois transplant who grew up and went to school in Indiana for 22 years, Elizabeth holds a BFA in creative writing and has enjoyed traveling across the country and parts of Europe. She has visited half of the states, as well as parts of Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean, and regularly travels home to the Hoosier State to see friends and family. With more than five years of writing experience, Elizabeth’s articles have been featured on several websites, and her poetry and short stories have been published in multiple literary journals.
There’s a classic candy store in Belleville, Illinois that is like a trip back in time. Featuring classic treats from back in the day, this shop is like something from the 1950s.
Whether you’re missing a specific candy or just love anything sweet, you’ll cherish a visit to this charming spot. Check it out:
Crafty Sugar Company in southern Illinois was established in 2018 but it is one of the most vintage experiences you can find. If you've got a known sugar tooth, you might be able to assuage it here.
From the moment you walk inside, you'll be hit by a wave of nostalgia. This classic candy store features checkered tiles, black-and-white decor, and penny candies on the walls.
You'll find more than 150 different brands of modern and old-fashioned candies like Swedish Fish, Razzles, Fizzy Izzy, Mallow Cup, Pez, Pop Rocks, and much more. Saltwater taffy, suckers, gummy candies and everything else that's filled with sugar can be found here.
You'll also find a wealth of different Jelly Belly flavors on display. From favorites like watermelon and cherry to limited edition ones like ice cream, you'll want to try them all.
Even old-fashioned craft sodas can be found at this classic candy shop. Root beers, cream sodas, Jolly Rancher-flavored drinks, Sioux City sodas, Moon Shine sweet teas, and much more will take you back.
For more ways to reach that ideal sugar high, you can order Clementine's ice cream. Get pints to go or order it by the scoop in a mess of different flavors like cashew salted caramel, honey lavender, gooey butter cake, and coconut chocolate fudge.
If you or someone you know loves vintage delights, this store is the perfect place to go shopping. Find gifts for you or your loved ones that will never be forgotten.
Crafty Sugar Company is open Monday through Thursday between 11:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. as well as Friday and Saturday between 11:30 a.m. and 8 p.m. Stop by as soon as that craving begins.
