Elite Preview: Campus Candy and Yogurt Opening

Had a great time at this place! I was aware of how it was before by the staff and owner of the place however I really love the improvement that they have done. It was my first time here and I’d have to say if you sweet tooth is really jumping crazily around my mouth than this is a place to go check out! With so many varieties of candy to choose from and even an energy booster section with candies that have caffeine and vitamin B’s in them. This would be something of my interest to check out if I had an exam or homework to stay up for! :) Another great sweet tooth delight is the flavors of frozen yogurt that they have. All the flavors are delicious and they cycle through over 100 flavors twice a week. I can’t wait to come back and try the red velvet flavor since that’s my favorite frozen yogurt flavor! They also have the world’s largest gummy worm which is a pretty exciting attraction! I would definitely visit this place again and recommend to any one who wants to just treat their sweet tooth and hang out near campus. The staff members here really make the place. They are all so friendly and sociable!

Candy at a yogurt shop? Omgosh! Where have you been all my life? This must be one of the greatest things to happen since Job’s made the apple! (Might be exaggerating a little) ^_​^
Never even knew this place existed. Apparently this candy shop has been open since early 2011. With new ownership (Mills and co-​owner Mickey) they’ve turned the place upside down for much needed renovations! With a new white modern look/​feel they opened the doors for some Unilocal elites!
Excited with anticipation, 25 lucky elites got a chance to check out the new hot spot! We got to sample every flavor of tart as well as some selected sugar treats. By far my favorite tart was the «Turkish Delight» (White Chocolate mousse and Pomegranate energy/​vitamin boost).
The staff/​crew went beyond normal customer service expectations. Super friendly and very knowledgeable of the product they sell. If you don’t know what you want, just ask any one of them! Pretty sure they would have some great recommendations!
With now a cavity and most likely a much needed teeth cleaning, I walked out a happy camper. Great place to bring someone and talk!
KCYE…

Wow my inner child is going ballistic! Great flavors of frozen yogurt plus a dairy free option. Loads of toppings too.
I love sweets. I am practically an expert and Campus Candy & Yogurt has got it all. What a excellent place to stop by get a cup of frozen yogurt and a little snack after lunch or dinner! I brought a friend with me who can not have dairy and they had a non-​dairy watermelon sorbet (the owner even brought out the recipe so there was no doubt as to the dairy free claim.
Also this place puts together corporate gifts or party candy gifts, so in my imagination my good friends would go there to make some kind of cute candy box filled with chocolates as a gift for me. Hint Hint Universe.
Tonight I was invited to a pre-​grand reopening of the store to see how the new owners have changed things up a bit to make your experience in enjoying soft serve and candy better. What a goal! The employees were showing examples by making little soft serve shots with the variety of different topping from their bar. I really like fresh fruit on my soft serve and they had a large variety in addition to candy and syrups; Nutella! Even though I was a kid a candy store and I could try what I liked, I still ended up buying some of their Zebra and kettle popcorn near the counter; i’m that insatiable.

Walk through the door of Campus Candy & Yogurt and you’re sure to be on a sugar high!
I love the new look and feel of Campus Candy & Yogurt and how involved and excited the new owners, Mills and Miki are. Tonight’s standout star aside from the froyo and sweets was Gabe, the general manager. Gabe has been with Campus Candy since the beginning over three years ago and his passion and excitement for the new store shines through bright and clear… kinda like that sweet rock candy. Gabe told us about the changes and how the store and employees have evolved.
The froyo at Campus Candy is sweet yet tart, smooth and chock full of deliciousness AND probiotics. And get this ~ it’s kosher! It was explained to us that unexpected, unscheduled, drop-​in inspections by rabbis take place at the factory. Pretty cool. And there are so many delicious fruit and candy toppings along with squeezable toppings like butterscotch, nutella, peanut butter sauce and many more. This is quality yogurt and I’m a fan.
Campus Candy’s dining area is fresh & fun and a very welcome addition. There are so many different kinds of candy from retro to traditional to silly and wacky. Like fruity candy? They’ve got it. Like chocolate candy? They’ve got it. Like Mexican candy? They’ve got it. You get the picture. What a great place to hang out with a few friends and get your sugar rush on!

When there is candy around, then there’s only one thing it should be: Fun!
Campus Candy & Yogurt delivers.
I haven’t been in this business for three years. Now under new ownership and management, this candy store has a fresh look and fresh appeal. From its «dining» area to eat your treats and/​or frozen yogurt, to the glittery displays of a variety of candy, to the sales counter, to the frozen yogurt bar, it is a fun-​friendly place.
With the several flat screen TV’s in the place, does this qualify to be called a «candy bar?» It just might be a place to come and steal a few sugary moments of relaxation while cruising University Boulevard. They call it the «Snacketeria.»
I met the new owners who seem to be loving their new business and having fun with it. I also met the manager, Gabe, who was very personable and proud to be there. Then there were the other employees who were equally cheerful. Holly, in particular has a very entertaining personality!
The displays are… well…eye candy! They have them organized according to genre. There is even a retro section divided into decades. They have many items that are hard to find. For example, they have chocolate Nestlé bars. No, not the Nestlé Crunch bars, the pure milk chocolate Nestlé bars. This is the first time I’ve seen them in Arizona. (I’ve lived here only 3 years, but still…) Whatever you like, you will find it there from chocolate things, to gummy animal/​insect/​object/​thing things, to a variety of M&M’s and Sixlets things, to Jelly Belly things, to individually-​wrapped things. In bins, in tubes, in shelves.
The place is nicely lit. I like the lighting as it is not too warm and not too cyan, either, showing off their products in it’s «best light.» Ahem.
If you remember the previous owner’s frozen yogurt, this brand is different. Gabe told me that they all went to the factory out of state to get training on how to make it and serve it right for optimal texture and flavor. And the frozen yogurt is good. I do not go particularly crazy for frozen yogurt (I much rather spend my money on ice cream or gelato). But this froyo is actually pretty good. Not so much the overpowering sour yogurt flavor. Just good flavor. Combinations are good, too. Like the Watermelon (which tastes exactly like watermelon flavored Air Heads) with Vanilla Custard to make Watermelon Cream. They have various toppings and mix-​ins that you can take advantage of, too.
Like I said, if you are going to deal in candy, it better be fun. Campus Candy & Yogurt fits the bill.