Last updated 4 hours ago | Originally Published: April 27, 2025
We had already written about how to save money by buying gas station candy online, but we determined it was time for something new, as that article was published several years ago. This time, instead of explaining how you can save money, which you can read here, we decided to just lay it all out on the table and let you choose the best.
However, there are just way too many candy brands, products, and flavors out there, most of which we can find at every gas station in America, like Snickers, Kit Kat, Butterfinger, etc., so we won’t be focusing on candies like those; nevermind, we’d be here all night sorting through candy we already know about and can get at the gas station down the street.
Instead, we’ll create a more diverse list that features unique brands and products not found in every gas station, offering you a more selective choice of candies from around the country! We also published a list of the best gas station snacks; check it out here if interested. Regarding gas station candy, it’s something we know well here at Candy Retailer, as we do business with several gas stations in the US, especially here in our hometown of Cincinnati.
So, not only do we have the best gas station candies in the country, but we’re also where gas stations go to find rare candy brands and products to sell in their store! In other words, we have the best options at the best prices, as you’re soon about to see! We’ve been in the candy business for many decades, long before the internet, so we’ve built up a steady base of customers who own gas stations, but our doors are open to everyone, giving you the same great prices they enjoy!
1. World’s Candy Cigarettes
World’s iconic candy cigarettes are an all-American classic that most Gen Xers and some Millennials will surely remember! You used to be able to find these in almost every gas station back in the ‘80s, but not anymore, that’s for sure! Nowadays, most people don’t even know they’re still available! So, if you’re a fan, you’ll be glad to know that we still carry them here at Candy Retailer in two package options, including a 24ct box and a bulk-size 24ct master case!
2. Boyer Peanut Butter Cups
Made by Boyer Candy Company since 1936, these feature a smooth peanut butter filling inside a milk chocolate cup. Known for their flavor and quality, these peanut butter cups almost gave Reese’s a run for their money, but without a brand like Hershey’s backing them, they just didn’t get the attention they deserved. Nonetheless, they’re still one of America’s best gas station candies, especially on the East Coast. We carry them, and Mallow Cups, in 24ct boxes!
3. Taffy Delight Salt Water Taffy
Taffy Delight Salt Water Taffy is sweet, soft, chewy, and creamy! You can buy it here at Candy Retailer in large 16oz resealable jars (approximately 65 pieces) in nearly 100 flavors, including my favorite, peanut butter! Each piece comes individually wrapped, making it convenient for storage or enjoying at ease! Plus, this brand is gluten-free and kosher-certified, making it a top pick for those who take that stuff seriously! See all flavors below!
4. Necco Wafers
With a history dating back to 1847, Necco Wafers are thin, crisp discs with a unique chalky texture and flavor. The rolls contain an assortment of distinct flavors, traditionally including clove, licorice, chocolate, cinnamon, and fruit flavors. You can also get them in chocolate only, which is a big hit here at Candy Retailer! They are available in 24-count boxes and are one of the best gas station candies since the first gas station opened.
5. Hotlix Candy
Hotlix makes novelty candies, primarily known for embedding edible insects (like ants or scorpions) inside fruit-flavored hard candy lollipops. It’s intended as a Bizarre food item or gag gift; however, most people think they’re also very delicious! I see them daily here at Candy Retailer, but I just can’t do it, although they’re very tempting and daring! Have you ever tried them, or would you? If so, check out all our flavors below and let’s have some fun!
6. Zotz Fizz Power Candy
Zotz are hard candies imported from Italy. They feature a sour, fizzy powder center that activates when you reach the center, contrasting with a sweet outer shell. You can’t always find these candies when you want them, but if you shop here at Candy Retailer, that’ll never be a problem again! We carry several package options, including bulk, in all flavors, such as raspberry, cherry, watermelon, hot, and many others! View all below…
7. Turtles Candy
Turtles are a classic, all-American, Chicago-based candy that combines pecans, caramel, and milk chocolate into cluster, turtle-shaped bars. Made by DeMet’s since 1966, these candies are now a rare find unless you’re shopping here in our candy store! If that’s you, you’ll be pleased to know that we carry this brand in several package options, including a 44-count display box, which makes it a perfect gas station candy for anyone to enjoy!
8. PEZ Candy
PEZ candy consists of small, rectangular pressed sugar blocks, known for their tart fruit flavors, such as raspberry, orange, lemon, grape, strawberry, and cherry! You can also get them in four sour flavors, including watermelon, pineapple, green apple, and blue raspberry! They are primarily used as refills for the collectible PEZ dispensers. We carry 1lb and 20oz resealable jars with bulk PEZ candy or individually wrapped packs! You have choices!
9. Zachary Candy
Zachary Confections offers several different types of bulk candy options, notably seasonal items like candy corn and Mellocremes, along with various chocolate-covered candies, such as pretzels and peanuts. This brand has a long history in the US and has featured in many gas stations during its time. As expected, it’s available here at Candy Retailer in several bulk-size packages, including 1lb, 2lb, 5lb, and others, depending on the product. See them all below.
10. Boston Fruit Slices
These traditional jelly candies are usually shaped like fruit wedges and coated in sugar. They have a soft, chewy texture and come in standard fruit flavors like orange, raspberry, lime, grape, cherry, pink grapefruit, watermelon, and many others! Commonly sold in 1lb bags, you can get them in individually wrapped bags or unwrapped. This brand came out in the 1940s, but nowadays, they’re not that easy to find—until now, that is! See all options below.
11. Atkinson Coconut Long Boys
Produced by Atkinson, Coconut Long Boys are long, chewy caramel candies that come individually wrapped and are available here at Candy Retailer in several package options, including 1lb bags and 130ct tubs. Plus, we carry junior bite-size Long Boys by the pound as well. This brand also makes the iconic Chick-O-Sticks, both long-standing gas station favorites, especially in the Midwest and southern regions. View all prices and options below.
12. Amos 4D Gummies & Peelers
Amos Sweets is a candy brand launched in 2001 and has since grown to be a national competitor in the gummy space! With several highly sought-after options such as 4D fruit gummies and Peelerz, which are my favorites, especially the Grape Peelerez, they’re in a candy league of their own! You can get them in 6oz bags here at Candy Retailer! Click below to view all flavors and today’s latest prices!
13. Albanese Gummies
Albanese is another all-American candy brand known for its gummies, including gummy bears, army men, watermelon gummy slices, sanded guumy worms, gummy rings, and so much more! However, people love their gummy bears the most, as they come in 12 unique and original flavors, such as cherry, mango, pineapple, pink grapefruit, and many others! You can buy them here in all flavors and package sizes! Click below to bring them home today!
14. Cavalier Candies
Cavalier Candies is a long-standing Canadian-based brand known worldwide, especially here in North America. This iconic brand has roots that trace back to 1922, and is famous for its bulk candy options, including jelly slices, mint pillows, and traditional hard candy-filled fruit drops. You can buy them all here at Candy Retailer in bulk-size, 1lb bags, individually wrapped or unwrapped, it’s always your choice, your way!
15. Top Pops
Top Pops are sweet, chewy taffy candy lollipops! In other words, they’re taffy on a stick! These are one of my favorite, all-time candies that you can hardly find anywhere nowadays, but not anymore now that I know where they live! So, if you love this candy as much as I do, you’ll be glad to know that we carry all flavors, including Strawberry, Strawberry/Lemon, Watermelon, and Blazberry Red & Blue Raspberry! You can buy them in a 48-count box in the flavors you want, or you can get an assorted box and enjoy them all.
16. Sour Power Candy
Sour Power is known for its very sour candy strips and belts. These delicious, fruity candies are coated in sour sugar, providing a strong flavor followed by fruit flavors like strawberry, green apple, cherry, banana, mango, pink lemonade, and more! You can buy all flavors here at Candy Retailer in 1lb resealable bags or 40oz tubs. This is a brand that you’ll likely find somewhere in the Midwest, but now you can enjoy Sour Power no matter where you live!
17. Satellite Wafers
Also called Flying Saucers, these candies have a shell made of thin, edible wafers (like communion wafers) filled with small, fizzy candy beads. The outer shell dissolves quickly, releasing the flavors. You can now find them once again here at Candy Retailer in 1oz, single-size bags or bulk-size 100, 200, and 300ct tubs! We offer the traditional flavors and colors, as well as sour! Order today and experience a candy blast from the past.
18. Rip Rolls Candy
Rip Rolls are long, rolled-up strips of chewy, sour candy coated in sour sugar. They come in flavors like strawberry, blue raspberry, mango chili, pineapple, rainbow, rippin’ reds, green apple, lemonade, watermelon, grape, and cherry, to name a few! You can Rip Rolls here at Candy Retailer in single-size 4oz bags or bulk-size 34-pack cases. Either way, we’re here for you with the best prices on all your favorite, hard-to-find gas station candies!
19. Retro Sours
Initially known as Altoids Sours, this product was available in almost every gas station across the country—until one day, it was gone! Nowadays, it’s made by Iconic Candy and once again available in a 2oz tin just the way you remember. However, if you shop here at your favorite candy store, you can get these iconic candies in single tins or 8-pack cases, which come in a display box, easily allowing you to set up shop where you want! View prices below.
20. Cow Tales
Made by Goetze’s (the makers of Caramel Creams), Cow Tales are tubes of chewy caramel filled with a soft cream center. The most common flavor is vanilla (original caramel), but they also come in caramel apple, caramel brownie, strawberry smoothie, Honey Bun, and Oreo! You can buy them here in a 36ct box, 100ct box w/ tumbler cup, or 90ct tub. I don’t know about y’all, but I remember these being at every gas station, but nowadays, not so much. Let’s change that.
21. Fun Dip
Fun Dip is an interactive candy pack containing flavored sugar powder, such as Razz Apple Magic Dip and Cherry Yum Diddly Dip. It features hard candy sticks (Lik-a-Stix) that are dipped into the powder, and then eaten until there’s nothing left. Other flavors include sour Strawberry Smackeroo, Watermelon Whammo, and Tartastic Mystery! We carry 24ct and 48ct bulk-size boxes, perfect for gas station owners or your everyday candy lover planning a party!
22. Goetze’s Caramel Creams
Often called Bullseyes, these candies have a distinct chewy caramel ring around a soft, white cream center. Made by Goetze’s Candy Company for over a century, they have a recognizable texture and mellow caramel-cream taste. You can find this iconic, Midwestern favorite here at your favorite candy store in several package options, including by the pound, 200ct tubs, 20ct boxes, and 5lb bags! We also have strawberry, apple, and chocolate caramel creams!
23. Marpro Yum Yum Marshmallow Candy Cones
Yum Yum Marshmallow Candy Cones are a novelty candy consisting of soft marshmallows shaped into small candy cones, often coated with colorful candy sprinkles or a thin candy layer. If you remember this candy or are looking for something new and fast-selling, you’ll be pleased to know we have 30ct tubs, 24ct, 48ct, and 300ct boxes! This highly-rated candy is hard to find, but it doesn’t last long once found! Pick up a box today and let us know how long they last.
24. Gilliam Old Fashioned Candy Sticks
Gilliam is known for producing old-fashioned hard candy sticks. If you know, you know! If you don’t, they come in several flavors, such as banana, blueberry, butterscotch, cherry, cocomint, clove, green apple, lemon, cotton candy, cinnamon, grape, orange, and passion fruit, to name a few! We carry bulk-size 80ct boxes of these candies, in all flavors! Each piece is individually wrapped, allowing you to do as you please!
25. Charleston Chew
Charleston Chew is a long-standing, all-American candy bar brand made with vanilla, chocolate, or strawberry-flavored nougat covered in milk chocolate. Once upon a time, this brand could be found at any gas station in the US; however, nowadays, it’s getting harder and harder to find. So, if you’ve been experiencing a shortage of them around your way, you’ll be pleased to know that we always carry 24ct boxes here at Candy Retailer!
Only You Can Choose the Best Gas Station Candies
The truth is, only you can choose the best candy! Our goal was only to highlight some lesser-known, forgotten candy brands that once were displayed in almost every gas station in the country, but have since been overshadowed by all the bigger, named brands everyone knows and sees nowadays, which is why we decided to stay away from those brands and keep it traditional. If you can think of any other unforgettable candy brand that was once a big gas station hit, please share with us in the comments below; we’d love to know!
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