Top 3 Candy Stores in Ottawa That’ll Make You Forget Your Dentist!
My favorite part of adulthood is I can go to the candy store anytime I want and indulge in a sugar spree without anyone questioning my life choices. And let me tell you, it’s as glorious as it sounds – I love being old!
In my latest sweet adventure, I’ve scoured Ottawa to find the top candy stores that make even the most serious grown-up turn into a sugar-crazed kid.
No need to worry about any “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” shenanigans here – no Oompa Loompas, golden tickets, or blowing up into a blueberry involved!
1. Hungry Ninja
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Website: https://hungry-ninja.ca/
Address: 1529 Merivale Rd, Nepean
Contact details: +1 613-290-4921
Operating hours:
- Monday – 11 AM to 6 PM
- Tuesday to Sunday – 11 AM to 10 PM
Hungry Ninja is a cool grocery store known for being locals’ one-stop shop for Japanese and Korean delights. From comforting meals like instant noodles and coffee & tea to sweet and indulgent treats such as snacks and candies, they have all that and more!
The Kracie Popin’ Cookin’ DIY Sushi Candy Kit is a popular choice, especially for the kiddos for its interactive allure where they get to play chef and create their own sushi from candy ingredients.
That said, feel free to explore as there’s a plethora of options just waiting to be explored!
But don’t stop there – there’s a whole world of options waiting for you to discover. And while you’re at it, make sure to check out the impressive range of Kit Kat flavors.
Say goodbye to the basic chocolate flavor and say hello to sweet potato, cookies & cream, banana caramel, and more!
2. Ottawa Cotton Candy
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Website: https://ottawacottoncandy.ca/
Address: 288 Carling Ave
Contact details: +1 613-863-8665
Operating hours:
- Monday to Thursday – 9 AM to 5 PM
- Friday – 9 AM to 6 PM
- Saturday – 9 AM to 12 PM
- Sunday – closed
There’s something so nostalgic about cotton candy. It’s like a fluffy, sugary cloud that instantly transports you back to childhood, where everything felt a little more magical and sweet.
And if you feel like you need a whimsical treat, Ottawa Cotton Candy is here to bring that childhood magic back into your life. Aside from cotton candy, they also offer candied apples that are perfect for adding a touch of sweetness to your day.
3. Sugar Mountain
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Website: https://www.sugarmountain.ca/
Address: 100 Bayshore Dr
Contact details: +1 613-746-1555
Operating hours:
- Monday to Saturday – 9 AM to 9 PM
- Sunday – 10 AM to 6 PM
Right off the bat, Sugar Mountain sounds like any 7-year-old’s dream. I’m pretty sure if I were back to being a kid again, I’d be sprinting through the aisles with wide eyes and a sugar-fueled grin, filling my basket with every candy imaginable.
They don’t call it the land of candy for nothing!
Offering both international and local treats, Sugar Mountain is a sweet-tooth paradise where you can find everything from classic favorites to rare, hard-to-find confections.