About US

Hi, we're so glad you found us, and we appreciate you stopping by to learn a little more about Trolley Car!

We're a locally-owned premium pick-and-mix candy store in Richmond, Va. We leave the candy making to the professionals. Our goal is to source high-quality hard and soft candies, gummies, and chocolates that you can mix, match, and enjoy however you like. We want the flavors and textures here to feel new and authentic while keeping the experience familiar, and maybe even a little nostalgic.

First, why a candy store?  We've always loved candy. To this day, neither one of us can pass up a pick-and-mix candy station whenever we see one. The simple act of shaking open that empty bag — knowing you're about to fill it with a few favorites while leaving a little room to try something new — is an experience we remember from a young age, and it has stuck with us ever since.  It’s always been a dream of ours to build something of our own, and this is exactly the kind of experience we knew we wanted to capture when starting up Trolley Car.

What types of candy will you offer? We're a pick-and-mix store, and gummies and soft candies are the best fit for that. Most of our products come directly from Sweden, Scandinavia, and other parts of Europe, where pick-and-mix traditions, textures and natural flavors have been perfected over generations. We do plan to expand into varieties from around the world — including here at home. You'll also find a small offering of chocolates, licorice, and hard candy alongside the gummies.

Why name the store "Trolley Car Sweets & Treats"? We know it's a mouthful, so you'll often see us refer to it simply as "Trolley Car" on our merch and materials.

Beyond being fun to say, "Trolley Car" has real historical meaning for Richmond. This city was home to the first successful electric streetcar system in the world. The Richmond Union Passenger Railway transformed the city overnight with its debut in 1888 — giving rise to streetcar suburbs like the Fan District and Museum District while connecting Church Hill, Oregon Hill, Carver, and Manchester. The Richmond model was replicated worldwide in the decades that followed.

As Richmonders, we're proud of that legacy. To us, the trolley car captures a sense of nostalgic freedom and curiosity. We hope you'll feel something like that when you walk into our store.

What can you expect from Trolley Car in 2026? More candy — we'll be expanding our selection until we find our sweet spot, then aim to keep a healthy rotation of new flavors and finds. Private events, public markets, volunteering, and local collaborations are all on our radar — we started this store to be part of the community, and we hope you'll see us well beyond 407 Strawberry Street.

-Nikki and JAke