My 8 year old chose to have his birthday party at Sweet Pete's and it turned out to be a great choice. The party host/confectioner, Jeff, was great and kept the kids entertained and full of sugar! The room was great, and the kids (and adults) loved the ice cream cake that was included. Would highly recommend!
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I attended Sweet Pete’s lollipop making class on Friday, 6/10, along with two other adults and 5 kids ages 9-15. We had a wonderful experience making watermelon lollipops (we made 4-5 each) and learning about the candy making process from Peter. We will definitely take a couple more classes. We arrived a little early so kids had fun looking around and checking out all the candies before our class started. With our class admission we received a scoop of ice cream, and there were so many flavors to choose from, but I went with a classic peach since it’s the season. Never knew there was play dough flavored ice cream, but yes indeed there is, and I was told it tasted like sugar cookies. Everyone at Sweet Pete’s was warm and welcoming and we did not leave empty handed. Definitely came home with some sea salt caramels and milk chocolate covered popcorn. Yum! Yum! This place is one of Jacksonville’s best secrets and worth the visit for homemade candies, old fashioned candies, and learning about the process (forgot to say they have factory viewing areas so you can watch other things being made). Thank you Peter (Jacksonville’s own Willy Wonka) and all of the employees at Sweet Pete’s for helping us to start off our summer on a great note.
This is not a candy store it is a candy experience! Three levels of delightful fun including a view of the candy factory. We got to see candies being wrapped on a machine that was so interesting. We did the pay by the pound option for lots of sweets including unusual flavors of salt water taffy. We also got some chocolates on the first floor. We enjoyed them on the outside veranda decorated for Christmas and enjoy the experience so much. I highly recommend it! Oh and there’s all kinds of retro candy an odd Flavors of candy you wouldn’t see anywhere else like the candy cane with no flavor!
We signed up for the gummy making class. We have never been here and enjoyed walking around and being able to watch the candy makers in action. The class was nice, but definitely geared more toward family’s and kids. The adult candy beverages are brilliant and tasty! Definitely a must do if visiting the area.
Really cute place and really liked the Christmas decor! They sell a variety of candies and chocolate, as well as milkshake and fun/creative flavored soda. I had the pickle-flavored soda and it was great! The staff members were also friendly and helpful. They also have sessions and classes as well as quick tour on the candy production and history of the store. Would definitely recommend if you are visiting the downtown Jacksonville area!
I took my 8yo daughter for the " make your own chocolate bar" class and we had so much fun! We got to hear about the history of chocolate and see real cacao beans. She was impressed!
Our chocolate bars were yummy and we loved picking the mix ins!
This was our fist visit, but we will definitely be back
If you gave a sweet tooth and like candy, check this place out! The house is huge! There are close to 3 floors of candy!
They have a chocolate area where you can order chocolate covered candy that you want. This candy is made fresh in their on site candy factory.
There is also an area where you can get other candy like jelly beans, gummy bears, licorice and other types of candies from other manufacturers that they sell. You can buy some of these in bulk amounts.
If you are hungry, there is an on site restaurant that you can stop in for a bite to eat or get a yummy milkshake.
They also have some weird sodas that you can buy like peanut butter and jelly, ranch dressing, Buffalo wings, butterscotch root beer, and even one called barf.
Wow! Wow! So much fun- two floors of pure sweetness. If you can think of a Candy they probably have it. Or a certain flavor. We enjoyed our visit and definitely will stop back in on our way through town. It’s a fun spot in downtown Jacksonville.
There’s also a sweet ice cream sundae and treats at Frizz and Fare restaurant stop. On the third floor is a space for private parties, Birthday parties are a speciality and there’s also additional small areas for private parties.
Don’t forget to check out the viewing areas to watch them make Candy of all varieties.
Jelly beans, cotton Candy, chocolates, Gummies, rock Candy, jaw breakers, malt balls, gum balls, and many specialty items.
Many photo opts to enjoy your visit… family friendly. Soda pops of all flavors and beer on tap.
Parking could be challenging. But worth it
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