Nikki's Candy — Local services in Reno

I popped in yesterday before going into Trader Joe's and was pleasantly surprised! It seems like a Scandinavian type candy store with lots gummies and chewy candy. The sign outside states no high fructose corn syrup or artificial additives so I thought I would give it a shot. Why not? I think it has recently opened and is a family owned shop because there was a cute little boy outside helping give out samples and there was a fun balloon arch at the front. It's nestled between Trader Joe's and the dry cleaner.

Upon walking in I was greeted by a very friendly employee explaining how the shop worked and the pricing. Basically in the center as you walk in there is a station with scoops, tongs, etc and bags. You grab you tool if choice and explore the offerings! I THINK she said it was $1.25 an oz which is about right for specialty candy.

What I was most appreciative about was that each candy bin had the ingredients labeled. As someone with a gluten issue and the increasing use of wheat glucose in gummy candies, that was very helpful. I walked around with my bag and got a small sampling of their offerings to try at home.

After trying them I have to say I'm impressed! I love gummies in general and the couple I decided to try had a great taste and texture. For example, the watermelon slices are similar to that candy watermelon you'd expect but less chemically (for lack of a better word). The boats had a similar texture to swedish fish but better flavor. Absolutely love the raspberry flavored gum drop looking ones.

There is a little room for improvement but I think this is because it is so new. Here are my suggestions:

-Highlight the allergens. For some labels, the allergens were pretty easy to see. For others, like the black currant discs I'm devastated about, the print was smaller and the wheat glucose additive was easier to miss. Thankfully I saw it, but that was after I noticed the wheat glucose on a different candy and I went back to check. -Have similar/same candies together. Again, I think this might be because they're new and some bins might be a place holder. But I saw the same candies more than once in different places. So I was 2nd guessing my eyes at first. -Have flavor descriptions on lesser known candies. For example, I saw a few that had names like "half and half" and no real description of what the flavor might be and the ingredient list wasn't helping me completely. There were also gummy cars (super cute) but I was guessing the flavor based on color (I'm still not sure, it's a fruit I assume lol). -A little more signage of pricing and location of items for those who are hard if hearing, deaf, or socially anxious and don't like to talk. This is a LITTLE bit picky, I know. But just a suggestion for better accessibility to all.

Overall I'm giving this place a 5 star opening review. It's obvious a lot of care went into the opening of this unique store and I hope they're successful. The location near trader Joe's, the spice store, and other more specialized markets is VERY smart and I hope...

Great place! Loved the atmosphere—bright, fun, and welcoming. The staff were super friendly and helpful. It’s the perfect spot to pick up sweet treats for party favors or for hosting; the candies look great on a table and pair nicely with appetizers for guests....

Went in yesterday, and was obsessed! The customer service was top notch, and the knowledge about the ingredients was amazing! Will be coming back and telling everyone i know!...