Scandinavian candy shop opens this week in former Idle Hands space
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Co-owners Jake and Nikki Horsfall inside Trolley Car Sweets and Treats. Photo: Sabrina Moreno/Axios
Trolley Car Sweets and Treats, the Scandinavian candy shop that took over the former Idle Hands space, opens Wednesday on Strawberry Street.
Why it matters: We got a sneak peek inside, where roughly 100 Swedish and Scandinavian candies like gummies, marshmallows and licorice line the shelves.
What to expect: The store is a pick-and-mix format that lets customers build their own bag like a self-serve candy bar.
- Payment is priced by weight ($1.25 per ounce or $20 per pound).
- The candy is also color-coordinated and labeled with ingredients, allergens and its country of origin.
Fun fact: There are 7,000 pounds of candy inside the store, co-owner Nikki Horsfall tells Axios.
- Some — like sugar-free candy and traditional salty licorice — were added after Richmonders requested them.
- And they have fun names, like Stretch Limousines and Gooseberry Jelly Frogs.
What they're saying: "It's been really fulfilling to see how it has kind of brought that joy to everyone," said Horsfall, noting the reactions of family friends with kids who got a preview.
What we're watching: There's a photobooth in the works and plans to add coffee service with a local partner.
If you go: Trolley Car is at 407 Strawberry St.
- Their soft opening hours will be Wednesday, noon-4pm; Thursday-Saturday, 2-8pm; and Sunday, noon-6pm.
- Their grand opening is July 10-11, noon-8pm.
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