Old Town Sweets & Antiques (Parkville Trading Post)

Eli Conway

2023-11

The very first time I visited Old Town Sweets & Antiques (also called the “Parkville Trading Post”) was back in 2018. One thing I like about this candy store is the large variety of saltwater taffy flavors that has about 70 different flavors of saltwater taffy. Other things I like about the candy store include the ice cream, the chocolates, the sour candies, and also the different flavors of fudge as well. The candy served at Old Town Sweets & Antiques is a hole in the wall for me and my family, and there are also dishes made of ice cream that customers can order at the candy store as well. Other sweet treats that can be sold at Old Town Sweets & Antiques include the following: Old-fashioned and retro-style soda pop, different flavors of popcorn that can come in a plastic bag or container, delicatessen-style sandwiches and wraps (which consist of customers choices of meat, cheese, vegetables, condiments), Italian ice, condiments that can be used on many different kinds of savory or sweet food, seasonings and rubs, jams and jellies, beverage mixes, and more.Old Town Sweets & Antiques (Parkville Trading Post) is also, like it says, an antique shop that sells old-fashioned trinkets and posters from the old times in the 20th century. Possible antiques and old-fashioned products sold at this candy store and antique shop include the following: Old-fashioned empty glass soda bottles, colorful license plates used on vehicles, antique kitchen gear such as teapots, teacups, an old-school cash register, and homestyle furniture as well. There are also toys, figurines, and piggy banks shaped like pigs that resemble and look like cartoon characters such as DC Comics’ Batman, Marvel Comics’ Spider Man, Tweety Bird and Wile E. Coyote from Looney Tunes, Darth Vader and R2D2 from Star Wars, and other Warner Bros and Walt Disney characters as well. Some piggy banks shaped like pigs are made of ceramic and can either come in blue color or just pink color, but there might be some piggy banks that are made of plastic. Furniture sold at Old Town Sweets & Antiques include wooden tables and rocking chairs with pillows and outdoor benches with pillows. The antique automotive and gasoline posters sold at Old Town Sweets and Antiques that are most likely made of metal or iron.If customers are searching for an old-time candy store that is also an antique shop with wide varieties of sweet treats and antique items, I would recommend that Old Town Sweets & Antiques (Parkville Trading Post) is the place to stop in, visit, and even buy something that the customers themselves think sounds interesting. The concept for Old Town Sweets & Antiques is a hole in the wall and that is what makes the place unique with its business, which is likely to catch customers attention so that they would want to shop and purchase things at this finest old-fashioned candy store and antique shop in Parkville, Missouri.Kid-friendliness: Children of all ages, including very young children are most likely going to want candy, and it is most likely that children are going to want to visit Old Town Sweets & Antiques (Parkville Trading Post) often. It is also likely that children will be amazed by not only the amount of candy sold at Old Town Sweets & Antiques, but children will also think some of the antiques would look cool too.

Andrea Bohn

2021-05

This place was super cute and family friendly! They had tons of homemade goodies and classic candies. In the back they had a ton of antiques from books to jackets to Star Wars action figures (still in the box). We grabbed some ice cream and milkshakes and walked around. The ice cream was great and it was really fun to look around, the staff was also super friendly.

Kristen Halpern-Morgan

2024-03

This is a cute little trading post with great coffee and pastries, along with local treats. What it's not is an antique store. There are a few small cubbies in what feels like your grandmas attic and a few knick knacks. Some crafts. Just took a star off as we went out of our way to stop by, but it took all of 3 minutes to walk through. Again, great little trading post but not the antique shop or store you might be thinking if you happen to be antiquing from out of town.

Chloe Dempsay

2024-02

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Frank Lee Dunn

2023-11

Staff is rude, I have visited twice and was ignored both times when purchasing. I waited up at the cash register while employee stocked items at the back of the store, even though employee saw me at the register waiting. This is unacceptable. I had to ask for assistance and if I could make a purchase. The treats are ok, nothing spectacular.

Adam Brooks (Liem Drake)

2023-05

It is a cute little store that has candy, toys, ice cream serves deli sandwiches and the club panini is what I had that was alright does wrap it up on something that looks like a newspaper serves it to go with a choice of sides and a bottle soda had a small selection of sodas and has something to stop by once in awhile when I'm in Parkville.

James Druse

2023-11

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Patrick Ryan

2024-02

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R. Brandon Huddleston

2023-05

I'm not sure how this place has so many 5 star reviews. The lady behind the counter was very nice and the stuff is cool but that's where it stops. The chocolates were inedible and tasted like they had been sitting there for weeks. They started to absorb the smell/taste of the antiques. I also got some taffy but had to throw it away because it was so hard. I wouldn't buy anything edible from this place.

josie phillips

2023-06

Some of the worst customer service I’ve ever experienced. I wanted to buy some very nice pictures but after standing at the front of the store for 15 minutes waiting for help we just left. The old man actively helped every other person except me after I made it very clear I needed help and wanted to buy something. I wouldn’t waste your time coming here!

Melissa Cosmos

2021-05

Seriously charming place! Old school candy shop and ice cream counter with antiques in the back... Good selection of antiques (small items mostly, not many large furniture pieces), lots of fun things at reasonable prices. And if you don't find any vintage wares to buy, then you don't have to leave empty handed.... Get some ice cream!Sweet, friendly owner as well. Looking forward to returning. Wonderful, fun experience.

Jeff Thomas

2021-05

Very cool old fashion candy store. The candy they have is not something you can find at normal stores. In addition, they have a great selection of outstanding gourmet truffles as well as a variety of homemade fudge. They also make their own fresh deli sandwiches and have a ton of flavors of ice cream. They have a crazy amount of shakes and malts, over 30 unique flavor combinations and some very tasty and unusual bottled sodas. If you like antiques, they've got them. Something everyone. Lots of pretties and tons of man cave items and one of the largest vintage and antique fishing selections in KC if not the largest that I've seen in one place. It's part of the historic Parkville downtown right on the river next to English Landing Park. Great get-away destination if you are from out of town or if you have a couple hours and want to explore if you live in the metro. Lots of other shops and places to eat within. A couple blocks walking distance.

Shelia

2022-05

Antiques are okay, cool to check out but nothing great. HOWEVER, the candy part was really cool! The taffy was almost empty but the ones available were good. Weird candy bars and chocolate covered sunflower seeds, cola options and even ice cream. Definitely a fun try!

Joe Vasquez

2022-05

Workers here greeted us right when we walked in, very sweet and pleasant. Informed us of the layout of the store, all while still helping check out a customer at register. Nice size antique store in back. Perfect size and not overwhelming. Front of store is filled with sweets! Grab a treat when you walk in and go take a stroll through the treasures in back!!

Williams Family

2023-05

My husband and I bought fudge here and it was so old and hard. Both kinds were stale. So disappointing— I really want to support local businesses, but not when they’re handing stuff out like that.

Bob Myers

2023-05

A nice assortment of candy, pop and typical antiques. If you need to add to your collection of table mounted hand cranked meat grinders, they've got 'em and some other stuff you won't find elsewhere.

jean barker

2022-05

This is a incredible place they have antiques,bulk candy,fudge,fantastic icecream and many more things if you haven't been there you need to go!!!

Mary Jo Hudy

2022-05

Lovely store. Store owner very knowledgeable about antique toys. Also, if you want to pick up some sweets (candy) plenty there.

Clay McCullough

2023-05

If you come here, DO NOT bother with the food. I ordered a "hot panini", and it was lukewarm and disgusting. Who knows where they got the meat...

king kong

2024-04

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Anna

2022-05

10/10I absolutely love this unique shop! I always come here when I make my way into downtown Parkville to get some ice cream or something sweet to snack on.

Christy Smith

2021-05

Need a sandwich while you are antiqueing? How about some old fashioned candy or bulk salt water taffy this is your place to go in Parkville Missouri. Fudge too.

Ty Tracy

2021-05

A throw back in time. Vintage ice cream and candy shop and neat well laid out antique mall. Friendly people. Nice place to visit.

Dan Brakke

2022-05

Great place for sweets and sodas. Good handmade deli sandwiches. Ice cream and candy makes a good stop for kids.

Amber Clark

2022-05

Awesome place to visit wish they had more old fashion candies but not bad , love looking at the antiques

David Eaton

2023-10

Neat 2 seater bike for sale there

Michael Coddington

2023-05

A true gem in Parkville. Great selections of antiques and collectibles, as well as a hometown sweet shop.

Mallery Zion

2019-05

Very cute 2-level antique mall with some nice candy and local products. Haven’t tried anything off their ice cream menu

Joycelyn Scott

2023-06

Very nice people. I love the chicken salad and fudge!

Jane Vaughn

2019-05

Great selection of special candies. Wish I had more time to see all the antiques. Hope to come back again