The Sweet Stop Candy Co.
The revitalization of downtown Orlando came with many changes! In an effort to attract new customers from the Amway Center, many businesses and buildings were restored to their original splendor. The renovation of the Sweet Stop Candy Shop, however, came with a twist! Bear in mind, as with any facelift, they may have a new appearance but the old soul resides within.
With all the construction, driving through the downtown area had become cumbersome. My trips downtown became limited so I wasn’t aware of all the changes that had occurred on Church Street. When all the dust had settled, I was excited to take a walk around and see all that was there. I couldn’t help but be attracted to the Sweet Stop Candy Shop. Maybe it was the bright colors. Maybe it was all the candy. When I stepped inside the Sweet Stop, I stepped back in time. On display was all the candy I remember from my childhood. There were Lemonheads and Boston Baked Beans, Now-and-Laters and Bubbalicious!. Oh, and those over sized lollipops that were once, and still are, as big as my head! Of course they have the current favorites—the gummy worms, the jelly bellies, the sour patch kids. Then there is the chocolate — everything from Goobers to Whoppers. As the saying goes, my eyes grew bigger than my belly! It was the owner, Ms. Andria Brown, that came to my rescue. It was clear she had seen this before! She helped me scale my eyes back down to size as we discussed all the sweets that I love now as well as my past loves. As we chatted, she was able to put together a customized mix of peanuty chocolate goodness that mirrored my trip down memory lane. Then I received just a little bit more.
While she dispensed my treats, Ms. Brown, gave me a little bit of history about the store. It seems she has been on the same block for many years. The opening of the Amway Center gave her the opportunity for a new lease, not only on her business but on life! You see, the Sweet Stop Candy Shop used to be Ms Brown’s tailoring shop until last year when she decided to reinvent herself and the store. As she explains it, being a confectioner gives her greater satisfaction and freedom. She enjoys seeing her clients’ faces as the smell of the candy envelopes them and they reminisce about their childhoods! For me, it was much more than just fond memories and sugary sweets! I went away with a warm feeling, as though I spent time with an old friend. I recommend that whenever you are in the downtown Orlando area, treat yourself! Satisfy that sweet tooth with a trip to Sweet Stop Candy Shop! You wont be disappointed!
Visit Ms. Brown at Sweet Stop Candy Shop 405 W Church Street Orlando, FL 32801.
