Candy Buffet in Ocala, FL
Where the candy buffet actually is, and where to buy bulk candy for a party table in Marion County
What “Candy Buffet Ocala” Means
A search of Google Maps for “Candy Buffet Ocala” on Oct. 29, 2026 found no business by that name. Google resolved the search to Grandpa Joe's Candy Shop on the downtown square, and a web search turned up no Ocala storefront called Candy Buffet either. An earlier version of this page described Candy Buffet as an Ocala candy shop with bulk bins and gift boxes. None of that was verified, so it has been removed.
In Ocala the phrase means one of two things. The first is the $5 candy box at Grandpa Joe's, which the chain's About Us page and the owner's replies to Ocala customers on Google call the World Famous $5 Candy Buffet. The second is a candy table assembled for a wedding, quinceañera, baby shower or birthday party, which starts with bulk candy bought locally.
Grandpa Joe's Candy Shop
The candy buffet in Ocala. If the lid closes, the $5 box is $5 no matter the weight, chosen in store from more than 100 candies, per the chain's website. Bulk candy, glass-bottle sodas and gifts are sold on the square.
20 SE Broadway St, Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 421-5542
Hours, the $5 box and moreSweet Jane's Candy Store
The other candy store Google Maps lists in Marion County, in Silver Springs east of Ocala on the State Road 40 side of the county. Google lists it as a candy store; its stock is not published online, so a call ahead confirms a particular item.
2774 NE 102nd Ave Rd, Silver Springs, FL
(352) 625-1048
Stocking a Candy Table
- Grandpa Joe's sells candy in bulk, and the chain's website says whole 30 lb cases of favorites can be bought.
- Calling (352) 421-5542 ahead of a wedding, shower or birthday is the way to confirm that the colors and flavors wanted are in stock.
- Venues that host parties in Ocala are listed on the party venues guide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a candy store called Candy Buffet in Ocala?
No. A search of Google Maps for "Candy Buffet Ocala" on Oct. 29, 2026 returned no business by that name; Google resolved the search to Grandpa Joe's Candy Shop at 20 SE Broadway St. An earlier version of this page described Candy Buffet as an Ocala shop; that description was not verified and has been removed.
Where is the candy buffet in Ocala?
The candy buffet in Ocala is at Grandpa Joe's Candy Shop, 20 SE Broadway St, Ocala, FL 34471, on the downtown square. The chain calls its $5 candy box the World Famous $5 Candy Buffet: if the lid closes, the box is $5 no matter the weight, chosen in store from more than 100 candies. The phone number is (352) 421-5542.
Where can I buy bulk candy for a party candy table in Ocala?
Grandpa Joe's sells candy in bulk on the Ocala square, and the chain's website says whole 30 lb cases of favorites can be bought. Calling (352) 421-5542 ahead is the way to confirm that specific colors or flavors are in stock for a wedding, shower or birthday candy table.
Are there other candy stores near Ocala?
Google Maps lists Sweet Jane's Candy Store at 2774 NE 102nd Ave Rd in Silver Springs, east of Ocala, with phone (352) 625-1048. It is the other candy store Google lists in Marion County.
Google Maps was searched for “Candy Buffet Ocala” and “Sweet Jane's Candy Ocala” on Oct. 29, 2026. Grandpa Joe's address, phone and $5 box come from its Google Business Profile and the chain's website, checked the same day.