Reno has what Las Vegas doesn’t: Nevada’s only dedicated Swedish candy store. Nikki’s Candy, a family-run bulk shop at Smithridge Plaza, opened just before Halloween 2025.
Reno: the state’s only Swedish candy store
Nikki’s Candy: Smithridge Plaza
Smithridge Plaza, South McCarran Blvd (across from Meadowood Mall), Reno, NV · nikkis-candy.com
Opened October 2025 by Nichole “Nikki” Patterson with her daughter Vivian, a family business (Vivian designed the branding and artwork). Bulk Swedish and Scandinavian sweets, salty licorice, with a focus on no high-fructose corn syrup, no artificial dyes, and vegan, gluten-free and corn-free options. Covered by the Northern Nevada Business Weekly and KOLO TV.
Everywhere else in Nevada
No dedicated Swedish candy stores were found in Las Vegas, Henderson, Sparks, Carson City or Summerlin. (Lil Sweet Treat’s store list covers NYC, Boston, Philadelphia, Georgetown DC, Chicago and LA, no Las Vegas.) Context: Ethel M Chocolates in Henderson is a chocolate factory, not Swedish; Sweets Handmade Candies in Reno makes handmade chocolates, not Swedish. Outside Reno, ordering online is the move: start with our best places to order Swedish candy online or compare prices in our Swedish candy price comparisons.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Nikki’s Candy in Smithridge Plaza on South McCarran Blvd (across from Meadowood Mall), Reno, the state’s only dedicated Swedish candy store.
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A family-run bulk Swedish candy store in Reno, opened October 2025 by Nichole “Nikki” Patterson with her daughter Vivian. Swedish/Scandinavian sweets and salty licorice, with no high-fructose corn syrup or artificial dyes, plus vegan, gluten-free and corn-free options.
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No, Lil Sweet Treat’s stores are in NYC, Boston, Philadelphia, Georgetown DC, Chicago and LA. There is no Las Vegas location.
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No dedicated Swedish candy stores were found in Las Vegas, Henderson, Sparks, Carson City or Summerlin.
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Ordering online is the move: see our best places to order Swedish candy online.