Scoops and Candy Ballina

Scoops and Candy Ballina is a dedicated sweets shop on River Street, offering a broad mix of confectionery, frozen treats and giftable surprises. Its main draw is the pick-and-mix range, which lets customers create their own selection rather than choosing from a fixed box. The shop also stocks ice cream, milkshakes, Australian and imported lollies, chocolates, chips and drinks, with American candy a particular focus.

The range changes with new products sourced from the USA, giving the shop a useful point of difference for anyone looking for hard-to-find imported treats in Ballina. The website highlights American chocolates, chips, drinks and confectionery, alongside bulk options such as sour and gummy mixes. Mystery packs and boxes add an element of surprise, while gift cards provide an easy option for birthdays, teacher presents or anyone whose favourites you do not know.

Scoops and Candy began on Keen Street in Lismore in 2020 before expanding to its Ballina store at 1/185 River Street. The Ballina location is described as carrying a larger selection of ice creams, candy and family-friendly treats, making it a convenient stop while exploring the coastal town. There is no detailed description of seating or a dine-in set-up on the website, so this is best understood as a shop for browsing, choosing treats and taking them with you, rather than a café with a detailed food menu.

It suits families looking for a fun confectionery stop, visitors wanting to try imported American products, and solo shoppers building a personalised pick-and-mix selection. It can also work well for small gifts or care packages, with the business offering gift cards and Australia-wide shipping. Customers can shop in-store or online, and the site lists the Ballina shop as closed on Mondays, open from 10am to 7pm Tuesday to Thursday and Saturday, 10am to 8pm Friday, and 11am to 4pm Sunday. With a 4.7 Google rating from six reviews, Scoops and Candy has a small but strongly positive local review profile.