Grandpa Joe’s Candy Shop is now open in Spring Lake Park, Minnesota!
It was previously Blue Sun Soda Shop, which our family had visited many times over the years. It was a fun candy and soda shop before, with locations also in Bloomington and Stillwater. But Blue Sun just upped its game at the Spring Lake Park location by rebranding as Grandpa Joe’s Candy Shop, which takes the title of the World’s Largest Soda Shop to a whole new level.
(Grandpa Joe is Charlie’s grandpa from Willy Wonka.)
Picture this: hundreds of craft sodas from every corner of the globe, all in snazzy glass bottles, plus a setup where you can watch your favorite soda being bottled right before your eyes!
And the flavors include ones you’ve surely never heard of – we certainly haven’t – including Coffee, Toothpaste, Black Olive, and Mustard!
Many are Minnesota brands including 1919 Root Beer.
Hold onto your hats, because when you step inside their 12,000 square foot spot, you’ll be hit with a candy and soda overload – shelves stacked high, from the ground right up to the ceiling.
And the flavors are mind-blowing. We visited after their grand opening and the energy was high (not just from the sugar highs). There was fun music playing, the employees were actively talking with guests and having fun, and there was so much candy to see!
Grandpa Joe’s Candy Shop has the widest candy selection in the region, catering to every taste bud – whether you’re into the old-school classics, funky novelties, buying in bulk, or trying out the latest sweet treats from around the world.
And as if that’s not enough, their Spring Lake Park joint isn’t just about candy and soda. Nope, they’ve got an old-fashioned soda fountain serving up fizzy delights and hand-scooped ice cream to boot.
Be sure to browse through their collection of quirky gifts, retro toys, and other cool stuff while you’re there.
We also like their soda bottle cooling machine so you can have ice cold soda to drink right away.
We bought some unique sodas (including Butterscotch Root Beer and Churro flavors!), a peanut butter and jelly chocolate bar, and some other miscellaneous treats.
And they’re open every day!
Here’s the location:
1625 County Highway 10
Spring Lake Park, MN 55432
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Grandpa Joe’s has many other locations in the country too.
Website: https://grandpajoescandyshop.com/location/spring-lake-park-mn/