Candy Kitchen - Madeira Beach, Florida

Brandy L.

Super tiny place, and it did not look the the photos on Google. It shows a huge dessert case full of chocolate covered items which I was looking forward to getting. Maybe it was a picture from their other location but this one only had a few ice cream flavors and a few fudge. The rest was candy, which had some cool options. The staff didn't seem very happy working there but maybe they were just super busy. Basic ice cream, nothing special.

Haley B.

I LOVE THIS PLACE!!
I was born and raised here in St.Pete for my whole life and this ice cream shop holds so many great memories in my mind. They have been here for ages and have such a cool shop, environment, ice cream and other types of sweats.

Unfortunately, after both Hurricane Helene and Milton the shop interior and exterior was damaged greatly, so they had to renovate a lot of it. The burying still looks the same on the outside, but the inside is completely redone. There’s more space for customers to enter and walk around, but it clearly more cramped now for the employees in the back. I really do miss the original look, but things come and go. It’s still the same place in my mind, just looks different, and the ice cream and sweats are all the same, so don’t be upset that it’ll be different.

Candy Kitchen has two locations, and this is the original one. I really prefer this one over the other just because it means more to me. However, the other cite is much bigger with more options, so if that’s more to your liking it’s just north of the main Madeira Beach entrance.

Overall, love this place. Top ten places in all of St. Pete to me. The employees are all amazing and do so much. Cozy and retro environment, cool sweats and ice cream flavors, and overall just big highlight of St.Petersburg.

MC H.

The Candy Kitchen is a must stop for anyone with a sweet tooth. It’s a whole experience that’s perfect for families and kids! Expect to find every kind of confection imaginable - ice cream, cans of soda, old fashioned candy and suckers, candy bins for bulk candy, mechanical toys with candy, bottled sodas, fresh fudge, sundaes, malts, shakes, floats, pop rocks, cotton candy, big bags of candy, candy bars, banana splits, taffy… if it’s sweet, it’s probably here.

My husband tried to order two different kinds of fudge, but it was Saturday and both were sold out. I got the ice cream on a waffle cone and both the Pistachio and Coconut ice creams were dreamy! The parking lot is small and the lines are often long because it’s a very small room, but every available space is filled with sugar filled treats and is a popular place for both tourists and locals!

Patrick J.

This place is incredible.
Matt and his crew are as amazing as the candy and ice cream inside. My wife and I live in Europe, we come visit twice a year - first thing we do is get ice cream at candy kitchen. Can’t wait to be back in three weeks.

Casey M.

Amazing shop! The ice cream is delicious and the candy selection borders on nostalgic to insane. The sodas are inspired to say the least, but the customer service was by far the shining star.
Thank you for helping us have such a wonderful day!

David S.

I apologize for not providing more pictures... I walked in and hurt my neck from looking everywhere all at once! I completely forgot about sharing what I was seeing between seeing cool items for sale, super cool items that were displayed AND tasting delicious ice cream! Do yourself a favor, stop in and look around. You will find something that you have to have. If not, they always have ice cream! Everyone has to have that! Enjoy!

Mimi L.

The homemade ice cream is terrific, and Nadia, who served us on multiple days, is very welcoming and friendly; a bright spot to your day.

Joshua H.

This place has all the candy you can think of and more! Went for the ice cream stayed for the nostalgia.