We had been planning a trip to Tacoma anyway, but we saw this article, and thought it sounded interesting:
https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/washington/johnson-candy-company-wa/
It was delightful.
Candy stores tend to be pretty cool anyway. We had just come from the Almond Roca factory store, but that is a factory store for something mass produced (and delicious).
By contrast, this was hand-dipped truffles and fudge, everything being made one story above in a family business that is nearly 100 years old. (We did not only buy candy in Tacoma, but those two stops were a good part of a good day.)
Not everything is made there. Behind the edible candy basket, you can see multiple jars of Jelly Bellies, where you can select your own flavor mix. I would never need cantaloupe-flavored Jelly Bellies, but I am not against the people who are into that being able to find it.
You can also find non-candy gift items, greeting cards by local artists, and photography from one of the Johnson family members, for a nice mix of options.
That includes options fitting various dietary needs, like vegan, sugar-free or gluten-free.
You can even find non-chocolate items, though that would seem like a waste.
I appreciated the friendly customer service. When she found out it was our first time she gave us a brief tour of where everything was and let us pick out our own samples.
My biggest regret is not taking advantage of the baker's dozen sale on the clearance Easter eggs. It seemed like thirteen would be too much, but once we got back home and tasted the chocolate fudge ones, thirteen eggs no longer seemed excessive.
We wanted to share our find with a friend, and found the shipping to be quick and reasonably priced.
It was overall a great experience, and highly recommended.
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