7 Candies Worth Trying At Five Below

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Discount store chain Five Below opened its first location in Wayne, Pennsylvania, in 2002. Ever since, it's been dispensing a wide variety of toys, clothing, decor, novelties, and other goods, all available for less than $5 apiece (hence the name). Five Below offers just about everything, and that certainly includes confectionery treats. We've already noted some of the chocolate bars to look out for on your next trip to Five Below, but if you're searching for candy instead, the chain also has a solid selection.

While Five Below has plenty of individualized candy packages for solo shoppers, it also sells a variety of treats in cardboard Mega Tubes. If you're buying sweets for a group, consider one of these as a fun, novel way to dispense the candy. Plus, even when the candy is gone, the tube can still be an eye-catching item on a shelf, and it can be used as a coin bank.

Sour Patch Kids are a mouth-puckering classic. We ranked them as one of the best gummy candies out there, so they're a safe bet if you're shopping at Five Below. The chain has a wide variety of Sour Patch products available in different sizes and at various price points, but a 3.6-ounce bag of classic Sour Patch Kids runs $1.50.

Skittles debuted in England in 1974. Ever since making its way across the pond, its been an American favorite — Skittles are even the most popular Halloween candy in America. If you're near a Five Below and have a hankering for these tart, fruity confections, you're in luck. The chain has Skittles of many kinds, with a 4-ounce bag costing $2.99.

Swedish Fish were indeed created in Sweden, but the candy was designed with the North American market in mind. These fish-shaped treats are popular, delicious, and available at Five Below. A 3.6-ounce bag costs $1.50.

Candy company Haribo has been around for over a century, and its gummy bears are one of its biggest success stories. Known as Goldbears, these iconic gummies are hugely popular — Haribo's Wisconsin factory alone pumps out 60 million Goldbears a day. Luckily for candy lovers, these sweets are widely available at Five Below. A 4-ounce bag is $1.50.

The taffy-like candy Airheads debuted in 1985. Today, there are over 16 varieties, but Airheads are perhaps most famous for the white-hued "Mystery Flavor." This candy gets strong reviews from consumers and is usually available for purchase at your local Five Below. A five-bar pack (which includes the coveted Mystery Flavor) runs you $1.99.

Blow Pops are similar to Tootsie Pops, but while the latter has a Tootsie Roll as the center, Blow Pops are candy surrounding a piece of bubble gum. This combo of candy and gum is unique in the confectionary space, and Blow Pops get great ratings from candy fans for their innovation and deliciousness. They were introduced in 1973 and are still a hit today. Five Below sells a 3.25-ounce bag for $1.50.

In the 2000s, Altoids launched a product called Altoids Sours that were beloved by fans. For reasons unknown, this tart hard candy disappeared from shelves for decades, but it has returned in a new form, now entitled Retro Sours. Does this new version live up to the nostalgia? Fans say yes! If you want to check out these sour treats for yourself, head to your nearest Five Below, where you can pick up a 2.12-ounce tin for $3.50. Flavor options include mango, tangerine, citrus, and watermelon.