Hotlix Candy Store

Sandra Marlow

2023-11

I took a chance that I might find one or two sugar-free items on this shop’s shelves. I found a lot more than that! They have quite a selection for those of us who stay away from sugar. And every one of them is high quality and very tasty. I don’t get to Pismo Beach very often, but I will make a trip to the store every time I do.

Zach Roper

2024-01

Pretty standard small town candy store. Pretty decent selection, employees are decent to talk to, and there's not much bad to say.

angelina gonzalez

2023-09

This place was ran by what seems to be entitled rich kids who have so sense of customer service. The boy working the cash register was rude and had a horrible attitude. I’m not sure if they treat all customers like this or if they discriminate, but I would surely hope not. The kids seemed less than thrilled to be working, I would strongly suggest the owner to hire new people, the attitudes were very off putting. I will definitely never return to this store.Also for owner’s convenience my visit was Sunday 8/27/23 around 3-6pm ( so you can address the kids working that shift)

shane sanders

2024-03

Girl at the register was too busy texting to acknowledge anyone place is not what it used to be! I will not return

Jen Campuzano

2023-10

Use to come here for the chocolate covered gummy bears.... unfortunately they stopped making them so we tried the chocolate covered honeycombs and they are surprisingly delicious they have sooo many different textures. They are definitely a new favorite!

Vishal Singh

2024-02

Unique store with normal and abnormal candy.

Itsatash Whit

2019-05

Fun place to take the kids and pick out some taffy or old school candy. Oh and they have suckers with bugs in it.

M B

2019-05

Spectacular place! I love sweets and this place has plenty to choose from. Definately worth a visit!

MYH HRNDZ

2017-05

They have all kinds of candies, like salt water taffy, chocolate dipped marshmallows and pretzels, but mainly lollipops with crickets, Scorpio and ants. Very interesting store.

FirestarCatBook

2023-08

Smoothie was super sweet like it was just ice and syrup with barely any fruit, more like a milkshake. Also the honey sticks taste like cough syrup

Elizabeth Pendley

2020-05

Best employees ever 💕. Everyday my dog and I come and get his dog treat.

Karen Teague

2022-05

'21/9 1st time review/customer:-- Highly recommend a walk through if have never been. On main street, just a few shops away from the large, public Pismo Beach prominade/boardwalk and pier, which makes is super fun/convenient to grab candy/coffee as head that way to hang out/stroll.-- A true "candy shop" providing a wide range of choices--gag/bug pops/candy, salt water taffy, old-school candy (think 70's), chocolates, brittles, toffees, etc. Something for everyone!-- Also, a large assortment of hot/cold coffees & teas (see posted menu pic). [NOTE: the separate order window is shut down like an hour BEFORE the rest of the candy store!]

Amanda Kelsey

2021-05

DO NOT USE A BANK CARD IF SHOPPING HERE!I have been going to this candy store for at least 20 years every time my family and I are in Pismo. They have lots of nostalgic treats that are affordable and its just a really fun little shop to visit.Well... I was in there today and after purchasing candy for my kids, I received fraudulent charges from somewhere in New Jersey on my card i used. I wouldn't have traced it to them, but the same thing happened to my cousin about 6 months ago right after she used her card there.I'm so disappointed that employees are selling customers card information and it needs to stop!

Praneet Raj

2023-05

Interesting candies with crickets and scorpions. :)

Coffee Mood

2020-05

The service is amazing and there are so many options! I love coming here for the shop's inexpensive coffee that tastes amazing and is half the price of Starbucks. I also love the all organic honey option since I can't have the sweeteners or sugars.

Angel P

2022-05

Super awesome candy shop with nice variety of options and rare cool things! Super Recommend if in the area :) try the peanut butter cups I got the milk & dark chocolate packs as well as the fresh large singles in the front . All of them were delicious.

Ryann Shoaf

2019-05

When I travel to a new place I'm always looking for unique stores that are reasonably priced. Hotlix definitely fits this description. There is a variety of candy to choose from including gummy, sour, chocolate, and suckers. Additionally, adventurous people will enjoy their selection of candy with bugs in them. They have a small coffee shop that offers a variety of hot and cold beverages that have great flavor and are priced about the same as big name coffee shops.

Destiny Harrell

2016-05

I only wish I knew how good the candy was before I decided to leave. I would've bought more! This place is amazing with so much variety. I will say the smoothies are sub par but the candy was delicious.There's plenty of free street parking. I don't think there is a parking lot. And even on a busy Saturday night in downtown Pismo, this place didn't have a wait. I quickly got what I wanted and was out of there without a problem.

Matthew Gutierrez

2022-05

Lots of options of candies that taste amazing. It's not your normal candy store and it's worth a visit if your in the area. Also I recommend ants covered in white chocolate.

Nicole Henderson

2020-05

I used to LOVE this candy store! I would stop in almost every time we visited Pismo. But the last time, when I spent $13 on a caramel apple and chocolate dessert, I handed the cashier my credit card and she said, “Rich parents. Lucky you.” ...excuse me?? I didn’t realize I needed to prove my independence to a candy store clerk. Unfortunately, that will bring an end to my visits here.

Bruce Carson Realtor

2023-05

Gotta love hotlix, they sell candy covered bugs

ry velasquez

2020-05

Okay selection of candy, but their workers don’t pay attention and prefer to just sit around an gossip. Probably won’t come here again. I wish the candy store up the street didn’t close down. That one was so much more better and had an amazing selection of candies and treats.

Karen Fernandez

2020-05

Went here on a few occasions. Only reason I switched is cause the candy store that used to be up the street closed. Workers here have a POOR attitude honestly. I’ve went a few times and have gotten a snotty vibe. I work in customer service so what I give is what id like to get. Went yesterday for my regular Apple, still same snotty vibe. Only time I’ve noticed their not is when their busy but that’s because at that point they need to ring up everyone fast as possible . Whoever the girls are in front (there’s 2 I’ve encountered) they need to work on their customer service.

Dawna Medina (Me, Myself,& I)

2018-05

Very nice candy store. They have some candy that I haven't seen in a long time. They even have suckers that have bugs inside of them like ants and scorpions and worms. I loved going in the store the cashier was very sweet and kind

immortalcryz1

2020-05

Love this candy shop. Has a wide variety of candies. Best cinnamon lollipops and cinnamon covered apples hands down. The chocolate covered insects are crazy. Always fun to look at the insect lollipops.

Pam LeRoy

2024-02

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Sofia Leon

2019-05

If you're looking for an adventure this is the place to go. Chocolate convered Scorpions 🦂, meal worms with bacon or sour cream or just salt and chilli taste, lollipops with ants in them, or simply just crickets 🦗 this store has them all. Now if you're looking for regular candy then you're also covered here

Abz Lee

2017-05

Great candy store in downtown Pismo. Friendly staff, variety of candies, in store made desserts too. Specialty items include Hotlix spicy cherry flavored candies, insect candies, various chocolates, brownies, and great hot chocolate!

Emily

2021-05

Really neat place! Bought some cheddar cheese mealworms and white chocolate honeycomb. Would have given a 5 star but they closed their hot chocolate and coffee early??

Leah Santa Cruz

2019-05

Love the chocolate-dipped honeycomb and pecan rolls, though they're a bit expensive. I'm always morbidly curious about all the bug candy that they have, but I'm still too scared to try them! Maybe someday.