Kiki's Konfections' signature Lemon Lavender Sugar Cookie |
Close your eyes, and imagine your most coveted childhood sweet. Depending on how young at heart your sweet tooth is, you could envision Chuckles and Chick-O-Sticks, Big Cherry and Boston Baked Beans, or Lemonheads and lollipops. For Jayme and Vicky, candy queens of Kiki's Konfections in the historic Niles district, much of their childhood revolved around their favorite neighborhood sweet shop in Hayward: "The Gourmet House."
Vicky remembers saving her weekly allowance of 25 cents for an entire month so she could splurge on her favorites: Soda Can Fizzy, miniature soda cans that hold tiny carbonated candies in classic soda flavors like grape, cola, orange, and lemon-lime; Big Cherry, a candy bar with a shell of chocolate covered peanuts and a gooey maraschino cherry center; and Lemonheads, hard candy with a sour lemon coating and a sweet center. Meanwhile, Jayme delighted in BB Bats, chewy taffy suckers flavored with chocolate, peanut butter, banana, and strawberry. When their pocket change was low, each girl would press her nose against the shop's window and fantasize about the freshly popped caramel corn, shimmering stacks of candy apples, and spinning threads of pink cotton candy.
Although this candy shop was a beacon to all ages, Vicky and Jayme were not destined to meet as children. It wasn't until they became coworkers in Silicon Valley that they discovered their shared childhood memory and love of sweets.
An array of candy jars invite you to help yourself to your favorite flavors |
It's a Sweet World After All
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Fudge fans are delighted with the sweet squares, but if you're not in the mood for this creamy candy you can take part in the Dark Chocolate Fudge Cupcake crowned with fluffy Cream Cheese Frosting, or the crunchy cocoa goodness of the Rocky Road Cookie. Speaking of cookies, perhaps the most unique flavor combo is the best-selling Lemon Lavender Sugar Cookie. With a crisp exterior contrasting a moist interior, the lavender-infused sugar and bright citrus flavor make this cookie sparkle. At Kiki's Konfections, you can relive the glory days of your childhood and create sweet new memories at the same time.
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Store Details
Kiki's Konfections
37635 Niles Boulevard
Fremont, CA 94536
Phone
(510) 794-8477
Hours
Saturday and Sunday, 12:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m.
Web Address
http://kikiskonfections.com/
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