Gio's Candy & More — Local services in Bristol

This is a bit different than your normal candy store. They focus on international and unique candies and sweet treats, and they have a wide selection of international soft drinks - you know, the ones with the original sugar-based formulas before the American versions cut costs and corners. There are inexpensive options, including snack-size bars for 25¢ or so, fruit-flavored items from Japan and Korea, chocolates from Germany, and fruit-based spicy items from South and Central America.

Feel free to ask questions or use a translator app - or both. Most items are unlike anything from US manufacturers.

I hope they continue to do well. This type of store normally thrives on impulse walk-in traffic, but they aren't in a high foot-traffic area, at least right now. Maybe foot traffic will increase with other changes...

I have 2 cousins that really recommended my son and I to this little store. I always thought it was a comic shop or something but I was wrong. They sell all sorts of fun foods and candies from other countries. I'll put a couple pictures of our latest trip here. And the young man who works there with black curly hair...he is just a doll! So sweet and welcoming. My son and I just love him! Definitely a place to go for a little taste of around the world! Also it's not expensive at all just a cool little shop everyone should stop by...

Love the international selection. Obviously it leans towards Jose’s Latin roots but lovely to see candies from every continent! Great drink and snacks selection too. I can grab a small milk 🥛 for my air bnb mini-fridge while I’m there. Guys Love the spicy 🌶️ candies. And Jose is just amazing business owner. Such a big ❤️ heart. Hope this place is here...