It's a Sweet World After All: Kiki's Konfections

Kiki's Konfections' signature Lemon Lavender Sugar Cookie

It's a Small World After All
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

Caffe Latte Fudge

With nostalgic visions of "The Gourmet House" still in their memory, Vicky and Jayme daydreamed of bringing the joy of sweet treasures to a new generation. They toyed with the idea of a candy shop hosted by "Kiki," a clown with fluffy, pink cotton candy hair and a face whitened from powdered sugar. Strolling down Main Street in Niles one weekend, Jayme stumbled upon what would become "Kiki's Konfections": nestled among the many antique shops was a vacant yet cozy storefront that was just right for fulfilling their wish.

White Chocolate Lemon Pecan Fudge

In homage to the era of penny candies, rows of glass jars overflowing with rare retro confections beckon you to grab the sweets by the fistful. Once the candy time warp was achieved, Vicky and Jayme turned their attention to creating one of a kind fudge. The ladies' fudge philosophy is drawn from a blend of pleasing the palates of family as well as a desire to craft exciting flavors. For her son, Jayme whipped up White Chocolate Cinnamon Roll Fudge. To honor her mother, Vicky concocted a sticky Dulce de Leche Fudge kissed with a caramel ribbon. Inspired by the ubiquity of gourmet coffee drinks, they created a new way to get your caffeine-fix: Caffe Latte Fudge and Chocolate Espresso Fudge Truffles. With their kitchen creativity, the list of fudge options is a candy lover's wish list!

Rocky Road Cookies and Dark Chocolate Fudge Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting

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.

Melt in your mouth goodness:  Pure Dark Chocolate Fudge

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/

Dulce de Leche Caramel Fudge