Sweet Things Sweet Shop 242 Market Street, Ste. Genevieve, MO 63670

"As a frequent visitor to this shop, I must say, I never can understand any negative reviews. I know that a lot of this world and its people are angry and feel they are not getting ALL of the attention they deserve, but sitting cowardly behind a computer keyboard and venting into the internet is insane. Get some candy (which provides dopamine - if anything can make you happy, it's candy), and relax. It is GREAT candy, by the way. I have bought it for many of my friends and they all have 5-star smiles on their faces when they take that first delicious bite. I, personally, actually "in" the shop, witnessed in the last 2 weeks, the owner of this shop have kids come into this store, run and HUG her. And she hugged them right back. Candy was dropped, and immediately replaced. She has a lending library for the children of our community out in the front of her store. She has a niece that she dearly loves and drives hours to see her. I have seen pictures - it is saccharine sweetness defined. Everyone can have a bad day... everyone! This includes people who constantly vent on Yelp, Google, etc... in probably several places about several shops and stores that didn't treat them like a king or queen (I think they are called Karens, or maybe Gavins if they are male). But before you spew out toxic negativity into the world, take a deep breath, and think back to a time you had a bad day. Or maybe you are having a bad life - I am truly sorry for that (see - you "can" have compassion for people you do not truly know!). But again, do not take it out on a person you do not know except for a 5-minute interaction, or hearsay of what someone else might have told you. If you were not there, you do not know what happened. The candy is amazing, with a wide variety and selection, AND you can also get children's books and toys to go with your candy. This is not the actions of someone who does not like children, or is the witch that a few trolls portray her as. The rest of the world has showered this store with countless 5-star reviews, which give it an overall rating of 4.5. Take out the angry, bitter selfish people who want the world to cater to them, and you would have a 5-star candy shop that brings happiness to the world, especially children, who LOVE candy! Walk a mile in anyone's shoes before judge or "rate" them and base your review on the candy (excellent) and if you must judge the person, get to know them more than one 5-minute visit, on a day when you are NOT in a bad mood."

"Having visited this store many times including making the 1 hour drive once a week during the summer I must say this place is great. Great candy selection. Funny boss lady. Donates to organizations she believes in. Thanks to a previous review I’m now excited to meet some satanist (not that I am one…but judge not or let the be judged someone once said) that enjoy delicious candy. I like a variety of people that support small businesses."

"Love this cute shop! Full of candy, gifts, and fun. Bright and colorful on the inside and outside. I travel to Ste Gen just to visit Nichole at Sweet Things!"

"We visit Sweet Things Candy Shop several times a year. My kids and I love the variety of candy, sodas, and interesting gifts! The owner stocks her store with so many interesting puzzles, books, and toys. I like that I can find gifts like these locally and support her business. The quaint town of St. Genevieve is lucky to have this place. It’s the okayest in the best way!"

"Cute little store with a great selection! I always enjoy getting my favorite candy (sea salt caramels) and looking at all the candy I ate as a kid. Nichole is always so helpful and she puts a lot of time and effort into her selections for the store. There’s something for everyone! Don’t forget to check out the back room with all the children’s books and toys! They are so cute!"