Purple Penguin Candy Emporium

"Great little candy store right across the street from the zoo. Prices are reasonable. There's lots of vintage candy as well as some unique types too. Service is great! Inside is a *little* tight/crowded as they have so much variety but that's part of the charm. Definitely a fun place!"

"very cute funky little candy shop packed to the brim with new and old favorites. a lovely owner who truly loves providing a step back in time for all customers. we will definitely be back for more treats"

"I was told they had a big selection of candy and it did not disappoint.. They had so much candy some i had never even seen... The gentlemen running the shop were very cool and knew a lot about all the candy he sells.. If your looking to be taken back to your younger self I would recommend this shop.."

"Really enjoyed this place! We had passed by a few times and finally decided we'd stop in to check it out. It was awesome! The owner greets everyone that comes in and the kiddo got a spin for a free candy (that's how candy stores used to be as the owner had informed us) the owner knows his business and will explain the candies to you and the variety holy Jeez the variety! I got stuck at the taffy and got all kinds of flavors while the Missus and little one picked out several candies from the shelves. They have all kinds of sodas and drinks. This was a really great place to stop by and entertain the kids. It makes their day!"

"The Purple Penguin is absolutely magical. It should easily be one of the 7 wonders of Tucson, it is 100% a hidden gem and in every sense of the word. It’s amazing. Dino (the owner) is a fantastic owner and his knowledge of candy goes above and beyond what I would have imagined. If you can’t find a treat in here then you don’t like treats. This place has EVERYTHING and that isn’t an exaggeration. Everything. Even Candy from before time itself to now and everything in between. The candy emporium also has a TON of drinks to chose from… soooo many to choose from. Old drinks. New drinks. I would honestly plan to be here for 15-30 mins. You might lose an hour… This place is for children and adults of all ages. It’s open daily and you’re always greeted with a smile and a good time. Prices are insanely low and I’ve found myself spending a lot of money and it’s 100% worth it. Check out the floor piano like from the movie BIG. Dino is always super helpful if your unsure about what to get and always recommends things based on your preferences and he’s great with kids old and young. Stop ready this and head into the Purple Penguin."