I love a good candy store. I’ve been on the lookout for spots in Boston that offer bulk candy, because knock-off packaged peach rings from Target and CVS aren’t cutting it for me anymore. (Not that I buy candy a lot… I typically only indulge if there is a specific reason, like a road trip or finals week for Tim.) I’ve walked by Hidden Sweets in Harvard Square a million times, but I’d never gone inside until recently. From the exterior the place looks like a run-of-the-mill souvenir shop, with Celtics jerseys and “Make Way for Ducklings” paraphernalia galore.
But inside is a magical wall full of the very best in bulk candy — more than 250 varieties! I was most excited about all the Haribo gummies. I’ve never seen so many of my favorites (peaches! watermelons! raspberries! pink and regular grapefruit!) in one spot. I also love that all their chocolate covered fruits and nuts are available in dark and milk chocolate. The only problem? Everything there is $12 per pound. Sadly, the six candies in the image above are all you can buy with a $1 bill.
Tagged: Cambridge, candy, Haribo, Harvard Square, Hidden Sweets
At least you get to decide if you pay $1 dollar or a $100 dollars! That’s the best thing about bulk. So much freedom.
PS~ If this was my blog I would ‘say’ that I only bought six and hide the other $11 dollars worth in the cabinet. Duh.
Also, I feel like I used improper use of quotations. That’s why I always use the half quotation looking mark. Which is really just an apostrophe. Sorry editor friend.
I too love the bulk section. Todd and I had a bad habit of visiting Macey’s just for the bulk section. We always bought (and ate!) way too much. Gotta love cheap stuff in Utah, huh?
I know! Anyone who has a Macey’s, Wegmans, or WinCo should feel truly blessed.
Wow, $12 a pound?? I’ve never seen candy that expensive!