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dining awards
THE CANDY STORE
Platinum: Best Candy Store
Best Japanese Restaurant
Platinum Kabuki Japanese Steakhouse
Gold Ichiban Japanese Steakhouse
Silver Sakura 9
Best Sushi
Platinum Ben Gui Sushi
Gold Wasabi's
Silver Café Asia 2
Best Thai Restaurant
Platinum City Corner 2
Gold Taste of Asia
Silver Thai Continential Cuisine
Best Vietnamese Restaurant
Platinum Viet Sub
Gold Pho Saigon
Silver Pho Vietnam
Best Indian Restaurant
Platinum Tazaa
Gold Nawab
The Sweet Spot
The Candy Store not only provides sugary sweets,
but a sense of community in a whimsical setting.
Y
our sweet tooth will always be
satisfied at The Candy Store,
where store owners, brothers
and Roanoke natives Robert
and Jaeger Lawson now celebrate their 2023
platinum win for Best Candy in our annual
Reader Dining Awards.
The Candy Store offers one of the biggest
selections of bulk and packed candy in the
Roanoke Valley, offering people of any age
to feel exactly like a kid in a candy shop.
" We're thrilled to be recognized as the Best
Candy Store by your readers! " says Robert
Lawson.
It's the selection that really sets them
apart from other candy providers, as one
could spend hours delving into the flavors
and textures of their offerings. Customer
favorites include gummy peach rings, NikL-Nip
wax bottles, atomic fireballs, Necco
wafers and milk chocolate-covered gummy
bears.
Lawson says the guiding philosophy
behind their store is to bring joy to people's
lives. The best part of his job is bringing
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smiles to people's faces - an easy task when
you get inside and see the bright colors, silly
or nostalgic candy options, fun games and
so much more. Lawson particularly loves
being located inside the lobby of Center in
the Square in downtown Roanoke " because
it's a cross-section of the community. "
And while The Candy Store is a happy
place, it faced struggles through the pandemic
like everyone else. " Business was
scarce with a few customers here and there
picking up a bag or two of their favorites, "
he says. " But since March 2021, business
has consistently exceeded our wildest
expectations! "
It's that kind of community reception
that makes their job as candy shop owners
so easy. " Roanoke is a warm, friendly and
easy place to live and work, " Lawson says.
And his signature signoff? " Love, peace and
candy! " How sweet it is, indeed. -LL
THE CANDY STORE
1 Market Square SE
540-904-5580
thecandystoreroanoke.com
Best Italian Restaurant
Platinum Sal's Italian Restaurant
Gold Luigi's Italian Gourmet Restaurant
Silver Remini's
Best Mexican Restaurant
Platinum El Rodeo
Gold Taco Rojas
Silver Alejandro's Mexican Grill
Best Greek Restaurant
Platinum Athens Corner Grill
Gold Paul's Restaurant
Silver Abra Kababra
Best Greek / Mediterranean
Restaurant
Platinum Athens Corner Grill
Gold Falafel House
Silver Cedars Lebanese
Best Bakery
Platinum Bread Craft
Gold Evie's Bistro and Bakery
Silver On the Rise Bread Company
Best Special Occasion Cakes
Platinum Evie's Bistro and Bakery
Gold Blush Baking Co.
Silver Wildflour Café at Towers
TheRoanoker.com
COURTESY OF THE CANDY STORE
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