Neighborhood Candy Store in Vestavia - Serendipity Sweets

Forget Willy Wonka's proverbial Golden Ticket; all your sweet tooth needs is the new shop in Vestavia on Rocky Ridge,  Serendipity Sweets.  The kids will think they have hit the candy mother lode when they walk in the door to see:

Churned ice cream, yogurt, and sorbets - 36 flavors in all

Glass cases full of locally-made chocolates

A wall full of bulk candies

Bins of small toys - wind-ups, rubber duckies, novelty items, etc.

Classics - lollipops, stick candy, gumballs

Waffle cones are made fresh on site. There are no-sugar-added ice cream selections as well as smoothies with add-ins.  Serendipity Sweets has premade buckets of toys and candy or you can build your own and have the staff complete the celophane wrapping and ribbons.  (Cute idea: A coed painted her greek letters on a bucket and filled it with jelly beans in her sorority colors.) Bucket building parties start at $10 per person.

This shop has outdoor seating near a fountain in the newly renovated Rocky Ridge business district so the younger kids can get out and wiggle all they want (ice cream drips are also more manageable). Sandwiched between Cafe Iz and Leonardo's, it's also an ideal spot for dessert, and its proximity to Vestavia Hills High School makes it an easy stop after a game. Everyone in the family can be satisfied whether they want a double scoop of ice cream or just a tiny bite of something sweet.

BirminghamMom tip: Set a limit on number or allowance for the small toys before entering.  With a limit established, you'll be able to enjoy the abundant selection and save something for the next visit.