Captain Candy — Local services in Rome

Captain Candy is a fun, eye-catching candy shop that instantly grabs your attention with its whimsical displays—think colorful barrels overflowing with oversized gummies, unique chocolates inside a treasure chest box, and nostalgic treats. It’s a pick-your-own candy experience that feels more like a mini adventure than a simple stop for sweets.

While prices aren’t cheap (understandable given the tourist location), it’s really about the fun—so we made it a point to grab at least 1-4 each kind for all of us to try. A helpful reminder: you’re expected to wear gloves when picking your candy, though some might overlook it. It’s worth mentioning to help maintain a clean and enjoyable experience for everyone.

The place was busy, full of excitement, and totally worth the visit. You’re welcome to snap photos and enjoy the visual feast. The atmosphere brought me back to childhood memories of visiting a local caramel shop—and now, it’s my turn to share that magic...

A stunning and delicious array of candies at the Rome location. Store is clean, cool and organized. I love candy. A nice break from the gelato or wine (also delicious) if you are wanting something sweet. I found some candies that seem to be unavailable in the U.S. Like this fruit gum. Biggest downside is the price. My bag of gum shown here was €30. There are no more than 70 pieces of gum in this bag. I had already filled the bag, and I was too embarrassed to return it to the self-serve bin. I even asked the cashier if that price was correct and he confirmed it was. Maybe I got the “tourist” price? I still like the gum. But will always wonder if I got...

Insane prices due to the location beside Trevi Fountain. You pay by weight like most places but at a much higher rate! You dont know what your bag weighs until you pay then you are in for a shock..I got jellies for my children. Probably ½ filled the bag .. €24 !

Also noticed there is a significant risk here of dangerous cross contamination if you have a nut allergy. There are peanut items and you pick up your sweets using a glove. So if someone picks up peanut sweets, then picks up gummy bears (for example ) using the same glove .. you can see the issue.. and people generally do seem to just use one glove for everything...