For sugar lovers, the “happiest place on earth” isn’t Disneyland. In fact, it’s a massive store hidden in a warehouse district in downtown Los Angeles.
Jack’s Candy, a candy paradise with over 90 years of history, fills its vast space with bulk candy from around the world.
Imagine if Willy Wonka decided to open his own Costco: that’s the vibe at Jack’s Candy, with endless aisles packed with colors and flavors at incredible warehouse prices.
The history of Jack’s Candy dates back to the 1930s, when Jack Levy started it all with a cart full of candy.
He propelled it through the bustling produce markets of downtown Los Angeles, laying the groundwork for the candy empire that exists today.
For sugar lovers, the happiest place isn’t Disneyland. In fact, it’s hidden away in a surprising location: a warehouse district in downtown Los Angeles.
Jack’s Candy, a candy paradise with over 90 years of history, fills its space with bulk candy from around the world.
The Ahamed family took over the reins in 1980 and ten years ago moved the operation to a climate-controlled haven: a 50,000-square-foot warehouse around the corner from the original store.
“Over the years we have expanded our range and selection,” says Ahmed. “We are always on the lookout for new developments and trends.”
Step into Jack’s Wonderland’s 50,000-square-foot warehouse and you’ll be greeted by a staggering 14,000 stock-keeping units (SKUs). By comparison, Costco stores only keep about 4,000 SKUs at a time.
The story of Jack’s Candy dates back to the 1930s, when Jack Levy started it all with a cart filled with candy. He pushed it around the bustling produce markets of downtown Los Angeles and laid the foundation for the candy empire that exists today.
Step into Jack’s Wonderland’s 50,000-square-foot warehouse and you’ll be greeted by a staggering 14,000 stock-keeping units (SKUs). By comparison, Costco stores only keep about 4,000 SKUs at a time.
It’s not just about candy, it’s about a party in a store format. From giant piñatas to festive party decorations and cake stands, they have everything you need to make any celebration a success.
With a diverse assortment of candy from all corners of the world, Jack’s Candy has something for everyone.
They boast that their selection, combined with the size of their store, makes them the largest candy store in the United States.
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