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Saltwater taffy bins and a bright candy shop in Heritage Square
Owner profileSeaside

One hundred seventy-two flavors

The Seaside Candyman is in Heritage Square, not on the Prom, and that is part of the point. Taffy, a wheel, and a man who will rap about candy.

Cove Tales · Jun 25, 2026 · 2 min

A downtown candy counter of taffy, rocky road, and boxed chocolate
Event previewSeaside

Seaside’s oldest continually run business

Phillips Candies has been on Broadway since 1897. The name stayed. The taffy stayed. The family in the kitchen changed.

Cove Tales · Jun 18, 2026 · 1 min

A chocolate counter of truffles, bars, and espresso in Cannon Beach
Owner profileCannon Beach

The milkshake is still on the menu

Kelly Mauer and Danielle Shipp bought Cannon Beach Chocolate Cafe in 2020. The Krupas taught them the room. The town kept it open. They have since moved down the block.

Cove Tales · Apr 1, 2026 · 3 min

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