All Aboard Candy Opened Rittenhouse Square Shop
The confectionery retailer debuted at 233 S. 20th St. in June 2025.
Updated on Oct. 6, 2026 in Retail
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All Aboard Candy officially opened its doors at 20th and Locust Streets in June 2025. The specialty shop offers a wide range of imported and domestic treats sold by weight to the local Philadelphia community.
Why it matters
The shop serves as a new retail option for Rittenhouse Square residents, providing a curated selection of international candies and chocolates. Its operational model relies on consistent weekly inventory turnover to maintain fresh stock for neighborhood shoppers.
The store sells its bulk inventory at a price point of $4.85 per 4 ounces. Customers drive a weekly sales volume ranging from 330 pounds to 800 pounds.
The players
All Aboard Candy
This is a retail confectionery business specializing in international and domestic candies sold by weight in the Philadelphia area.
The Inquirer
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The details
Located at 233 S. 20th St., the shop sources products from manufacturers in the U.S., Spain, Australia, and Turkey. The inventory includes chocolates, traditional brands, and specialty gummy candies, managed via basement storage to ensure freshness.
Timeline
All Aboard Candy opened its store in June 2025.
The store will participate in The Inquirer's Food Fest on Nov. 14.
Market Landscape
The shop fits into the broader trend of boutique retail expansion within Philadelphia's high-traffic Rittenhouse Square district. This opening highlights the continued demand for specialized, low-footprint stores that cater to local consumer preferences over national chains.
Shoppers can purchase candy by weight at a flat rate of $4.85 per 4 ounces. The weekly delivery schedule ensures that local customers have consistent access to fresh, imported, and domestic product selections.
The takeaway
The store offers a localized approach to confectionery retail by leveraging diverse global supply chains for its inventory. Residents can visit the shop to find specialty items that are otherwise limited to broader, less centralized markets.
What happens next
All Aboard Candy is scheduled to participate in The Inquirer's Food Fest, which takes place on Nov. 14.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by The Philadelphia Inquirer.
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