Grandpa Joe's Candy Shop in Ocala, FL
Bulk and nostalgic candy, glass-bottle sodas and novelty gifts at 20 SE Broadway St, Ocala, FL 34471, next door to Harry's Seafood Bar & Grille. Open every day.
By Darrin DeTorres, Only In Ocala · Updated October 29, 2026 · Checked against the store's website and its Google Business Profile
Where Is Grandpa Joe's Candy Shop in Ocala?
The Ocala store is at 20 SE Broadway St, Ocala, FL 34471. Its location page places it on the square in downtown Ocala and next door to Harry's Seafood Bar & Grille, and says the shop offers the widest selection of candy and gifts in Marion County. That claim is the store's own and has not been independently measured. For where to park and what else is on the square, see the downtown Ocala parking guide and the Ocala Downtown Square guide.
On Oct. 29, 2026, the store's Google Business Profile, listed under the name “Grandpa Joe's Candy Shop - Ocala, FL,” showed a 4.7-star average from 808 reviews. The topics Google highlights from those reviews include friendly staff, soda selection, novelty items and international candy.
Grandpa Joe's is one of several sweet stops downtown. For handmade chocolates and fudge, see Sweet Jane's Candy Store, and for more options around the county, the guides to chocolate shops and desserts in Ocala.
Address, Phone & Hours
Hours
| Monday | 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
| Thursday | 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
| Friday | 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
| Saturday | 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
| Sunday | 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM |
Hours as posted on Google and on the store's website as of Oct. 29, 2026; the two match. Holiday hours can differ, so call ahead.
What Grandpa Joe's Candy Shop Sells
Grandpa Joe's describes itself as a locally owned candy shop that was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and the Ocala store follows the chain's formula: candy shelved wall to ceiling, a large soda cooler and a gift section. The figures below come from the chain's About Us page and describe its stores in general; stock at the Ocala store changes, so exact brands should be confirmed by phone.
| Category | What the chain says | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Bulk candy | Over 100 bulk candies, sold by weight or through the $5 box | Chain's About Us page |
| Candy bars | Over 250 candy bars | Chain's About Us page |
| Nostalgic and retro candy | Hard-to-find candies from past decades; staff say they will track down a half-remembered childhood candy | Chain's About Us page |
| Glass-bottle soda | Roughly 250 sodas per store, nearly all made with real cane sugar; buy 5 and the sixth in a six-pack is free | Chain's About Us page |
| Gifts and novelties | Socks, mugs, magnets, gag gifts, toys and Funko POP figures | Chain's About Us page |
The $5 Candy Box
The chain calls its $5 box its most popular attraction. Its About Us page says that if the lid closes, the box costs $5.00, no matter how much it weighs or what is packed inside, and that it is in store only, chosen from over 100 candies. The owner's replies to Ocala customers' Google reviews refer to the “World Famous $5 Candy Buffet,” and one reviewer there describes a “$5 candy wall” that rewards careful packing. The $5 price is as posted by the chain and can change, so the store can confirm it at (352) 421-5542.
What to Know Before Visiting
Hours, soda, gifts and family outings in one downtown stop.
Open Every Day, Late
The store closes at 10 PM Monday through Thursday, 11 PM on Friday and Saturday, and 9 PM on Sunday, and opening is 10 AM every day.
Soda Is a Draw of Its Own
Soda selection is one of the most-mentioned topics in the store's Google reviews, and the chain stocks roughly 250 glass-bottle varieties per store with a buy-5-get-the-sixth-free six-pack.
Gifts Beyond Candy
The chain describes itself as a candy store that also sells socks, mugs, magnets, gag gifts, toys and Funko POP figures, and Google reviewers mention the greeting cards, magnets and socks as well.
Good Fit for Families
Google reviewers describe the store as a draw for kids of all ages, with toys, games and candy to browse. For other downtown outings with children, see downtown Ocala kids activities and the Ocala kids guide.
Frequently Asked Questions About Grandpa Joe's Candy Shop in Ocala
Where is Grandpa Joe's Candy Shop in Ocala?
Grandpa Joe's Candy Shop is at 20 SE Broadway St, Ocala, FL 34471, on the square in downtown Ocala and next door to Harry's Seafood Bar & Grille, according to the store's location page. The phone number on the store's website and its Google Business Profile is (352) 421-5542.
What are Grandpa Joe's Candy Shop's hours in Ocala?
The Ocala store is open every day: Monday through Thursday 10 AM to 10 PM, Friday and Saturday 10 AM to 11 PM, and Sunday 10 AM to 9 PM. The store's website and its Google Business Profile list the same hours as of Oct. 29, 2026.
What does Grandpa Joe's Candy Shop sell?
The chain's website says each store carries over 100 bulk candies, over 250 candy bars, nostalgic candy, roughly 250 glass-bottle sodas and novelty gifts such as socks, mugs, magnets and Funko POP figures. The Ocala store's own page says it offers the widest selection of candy and gifts in Marion County.
How does the $5 candy box at Grandpa Joe's work?
The chain's About Us page describes a $5 box: if the lid closes, the box is $5.00, regardless of weight or what is packed in. It is listed as in store only, with more than 100 candies to choose from. The owner's replies to Ocala customer reviews on Google also refer to the World Famous $5 Candy Buffet. The price is as posted by the chain and can change.
Does Grandpa Joe's sell glass-bottle soda?
Yes. The chain's website says each store stocks roughly 250 soda varieties, from national brands to regional favorites, and that nearly all are made with real cane sugar. It also lists a six-pack deal: buy 5 and get the sixth free.
Is Grandpa Joe's Candy Shop a local business or a chain?
It is a multi-state chain. The company's website describes itself as locally owned and born in Pittsburgh, PA, and its store locator lists locations in Pennsylvania, Ohio, Minnesota, Texas, West Virginia and Florida, where the two stores are Leesburg and Ocala. The website does not say whether the Ocala store is company-run or franchised.
What is Grandpa Joe's Candy Shop's rating on Google?
On Oct. 29, 2026, the Ocala store's Google Business Profile showed a 4.7-star average from 808 reviews. Google's review topics for the store included friendly staff, soda selection, novelty items and international candy.
How We Checked This Page
The address, phone number, hours and the downtown square location come from the store's Ocala location page; product descriptions, the $5 box and the company's history come from the chain's About Us page and its store locator. The address, phone, hours, rating and review count were confirmed on the store's Google Business Profile on Oct. 29, 2026. The company's Facebook page could not be read without signing in, so nothing on this page relies on it.
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Grandpa Joe's Candy Shop en Ocala: dulces, horario y dirección
Grandpa Joe's Candy Shop es una tienda de dulces y regalos ubicada en 20 SE Broadway St, Ocala, FL 34471, en la plaza del centro de Ocala y junto a Harry's Seafood Bar & Grille, en el Condado de Marion; su teléfono es (352) 421-5542. Según el sitio web de la cadena, cada tienda ofrece más de 100 dulces a granel, más de 250 barras de chocolate, dulces nostálgicos, unos 250 refrescos en botella de vidrio y regalos originales. La tienda abre todos los días: de lunes a jueves de 10 a.m. a 10 p.m., viernes y sábado de 10 a.m. a 11 p.m. y domingo de 10 a.m. a 9 p.m. La caja de $5, según el sitio de la cadena, se vende solo en la tienda: si la tapa cierra, cuesta $5.00 sin importar el peso.