The new business offers a wide variety of candies and treats, with vintage offerings like chocolate coins and candy cigarettes, to more novel options like freeze-dried ice cream sandwiches and candied bacon.
The store is filled with shelves and displays boasting 36 different types of bulk candy, 20 varieties of cotton candy, 20 flavors of salt water taffy and thousands of individual bottles of soda in various flavors.
The business will hold a grand opening celebration on Tuesday, beginning at 6 p.m.
The event will take place at the nearby Torch Event Center, at 12 N. Walnut St., and the North Main Street store, with activities like face painting, gift giveaways, and a performance by magician IncrediBret.
Both native to the Dayton area, John and Sheila got the idea to open a candy shop about a year ago, a decision inspired by fond memories of visiting local candy stores as children.
In the weeks since opening, John said seeing the smiles on the face of visiting patrons of all ages has made the effort of starting a new business well worth it.
“That always makes me the happiest, especially with little kids, seeing their eyes light up,” he said. “We’re trying to create that nostalgic experience for the next generation, so that when they’re older, they can look back and say, ‘Remember that candy store in Englewood?’”
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