The Pirate Candy Shop runs two Swedish pick-and-mix stores in Tampa Bay — one in Hyde Park Village and one on Central Avenue in St. Petersburg. Here are the addresses, hours and what to expect, other Florida stores within a day trip, how to order if you live farther away, and where to find Swedish fika in Central Florida.
Editorial note: this is an unpaid, independent guide. Neither The Pirate Candy Shop nor SVEA paid to be featured, and we don't earn a commission from links to them. Addresses, hours and phone numbers were checked against each business's own website on November 15, 2026 — hours change, so call ahead before a long drive.
The Quick Answer: Where to Buy Swedish Candy in Tampa Bay
If you want to scoop real Swedish pick and mix (lösgodis) in Tampa Bay, go to The Pirate Candy Shop. It has two stores: one in Hyde Park Village in South Tampa, and one on Central Avenue in St. Petersburg. Both carry the same pick-and-mix wall with more than 100 Swedish candies, BUBS included, and both keep the same hours.
| Store | Address | Hours | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pirate Candy Shop — Hyde Park Village | 716 S Village Cir, Tampa, FL 33606 | Mon–Thu 10am–8pm · Fri–Sat 10am–9pm · Sun 11am–7pm | (813) 957-5286 |
| The Pirate Candy Shop — St. Petersburg | 1614 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33712 | Mon–Thu 10am–8pm · Fri–Sat 10am–9pm · Sun 11am–7pm | (727) 873-0142 |
Both stores are also on our Swedish candy stores near me map, alongside the other Florida locations we've verified and Swedish candy shops in the rest of the US.
The Pirate Candy Shop: Hyde Park Village, Tampa
The Pirate Candy Shop is a family-run business that started online in 2024, then spent a while selling at pop-ups and local markets around Tampa before opening its first storefront in Hyde Park Village in November 2025. Hyde Park Village is a shopping district in South Tampa, so the shop is an easy add-on to an afternoon in the neighborhood.
The heart of the store is the candy wall. You grab a bag and a scoop and build your own mix from more than 100 Swedish candies — sour, sweet, fizzy, foamy, chewy and salty. The selection includes plenty of BUBS, the Swedish foam candy that went viral on TikTok, plus vegan, gluten-free and gelatin-free options, which matters if you're shopping for someone with dietary limits. Beyond candy, you'll find drinks from Sweden and a few trending extras such as Dubai chocolate and wax candy.
Visit: 716 S Village Cir, Tampa, FL 33606 · Mon–Thu 10am–8pm, Fri–Sat 10am–9pm, Sun 11am–7pm · (813) 957-5286
The Pirate Candy Shop: Central Avenue, St. Petersburg
In late June 2026, The Pirate Candy Shop opened its second store at 1614 Central Avenue in St. Petersburg — its first location in Pinellas County. It's the same concept as Hyde Park: a pick-and-mix wall with 100+ Swedish candies, BUBS included. If you live in Pinellas, this saves you the drive across the bay.
Visit: 1614 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33712 · Mon–Thu 10am–8pm, Fri–Sat 10am–9pm, Sun 11am–7pm · (727) 873-0142
What about an Orlando location?
The shop's website now also lists a third address, in Orlando's Baldwin Park neighborhood (4940 New Broad St, Orlando, FL 32814). We couldn't confirm independently that this store is open yet, and the shop's own September 2026 news post still describes two Tampa Bay locations. Until we can verify it, treat Orlando as unconfirmed and call (407) 437-4425 before you make the trip.
Can't Get to Tampa Bay? Order Online
You don't need to live nearby. According to its shipping policy, The Pirate Candy Shop ships to all 50 US states (plus Canada and other countries), processes orders in 1–2 business days, and quotes 2–5 business days for standard US delivery or 1–3 for priority. US orders over $60 ship free. In Florida's summer heat, foam candy like BUBS can soften in transit, so order early in the week. We cover that and more in our BUBS buying guide.
For a quick summary of the shop, where it ships and its store locations, see our Pirate Candy Shop listing.
How to Build a Good Pick-and-Mix Bag
A wall of 100+ bins can be overwhelming the first time. A few rules of thumb from Swedish candy culture:
- Mix textures, not just flavors. Combine foam candy (like BUBS), chewy gummies, something sour-sugared and something soft. A bag of only one texture gets boring fast.
- Go small on salty licorice. Salmiak is an acquired taste. Take one or two pieces to try before you scoop a handful — our salmiak explainer tells you what to expect.
- Start with the classics. If you're new, BUBS skulls and the marshmallow-and-foam candies are the easiest wins. Our complete BUBS guide ranks the flavors.
- Save some for Saturday. In Sweden, pick and mix is a weekly treat called lördagsgodis (Saturday candy). Learn more in our guide to lösgodis pick and mix.
Swedish Fika in Central Florida: SVEA
This one isn't a candy shop, and it isn't in Tampa Bay — but if you love Swedish sweets and find yourself in the Orlando area, it's worth knowing about. SVEA is a Scandinavian bakery and coffee food truck based in Central Florida. It was started by a husband-and-wife team who met at the University of Florida; one of them grew up in Sweden. They began by baking Swedish buns at home and selling them at a farmers market.
The menu is a proper fika spread: cardamom and cinnamon buns, semla, princess cake, kladdkaka (Swedish chocolate cake), chokladbollar, plus cardamom and cinnamon lattes. If fika is new to you, our guide to fika and Swedish candy culture explains the tradition.
Because SVEA is a truck, there's no fixed storefront. The team posts its schedule on its pop-ups page. As of mid-November 2026, that calendar shows regular Saturday mornings at the 4Roots Farmers Market in Orlando, plus stops in Winter Garden and Oviedo. Check the page before you go, and bring a card — the truck doesn't take cash.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I buy Swedish candy in Tampa?
The Pirate Candy Shop at 716 S Village Cir in Hyde Park Village (Tampa, FL 33606) sells Swedish pick and mix with more than 100 candies, including BUBS. It's open Monday to Thursday 10am–8pm, Friday and Saturday 10am–9pm, and Sunday 11am–7pm.
Is there a Swedish candy store in St. Petersburg, FL?
Yes. The Pirate Candy Shop opened a second store at 1614 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33712, in June 2026. It has the same pick-and-mix concept and the same hours as the Tampa store. Phone: (727) 873-0142.
Does The Pirate Candy Shop sell BUBS?
Yes. BUBS candy is part of the pick-and-mix selection at both Tampa Bay stores, and the shop also sells BUBS online with shipping to all 50 states.
Can I order Swedish candy online in Florida?
Yes. The Pirate Candy Shop ships from Florida to every US state, with orders processed in 1–2 business days and standard delivery in 2–5 business days. US orders over $60 ship free.
Is there Swedish fika in Orlando?
Yes. SVEA is a Scandinavian bakery and coffee food truck based in Central Florida, serving cardamom buns, cinnamon buns, Swedish cakes and lattes. It moves around, so check the pop-ups page on sveascandinavian.com for the current schedule. As of November 2026 it lists regular Saturday mornings at the 4Roots Farmers Market in Orlando.
Is there a Pirate Candy Shop in Orlando?
The shop's website lists an Orlando address in Baldwin Park (4940 New Broad St), but we haven't been able to confirm independently that the store is open. Call (407) 437-4425 before visiting.
Where else in Florida can I buy Swedish candy in person?
ScandyCandy, another Swedish pick-and-mix shop, lists three Florida stores on its own store locator: 241 Miracle Mile in Coral Gables and 3121 Commodore Plaza in Coconut Grove, both in the Miami area, and 140 University Town Center Dr in Sarasota, about 50 miles south of Tampa. We've verified the Coral Gables store. The locator doesn't give hours or opening dates for Coconut Grove or Sarasota (local news reported the Sarasota store was set to open in July 2026), so check with ScandyCandy before you make the trip. Our Swedish candy stores near me map shows the Florida locations we've verified.
The Bottom Line
In Tampa and St. Petersburg, your Swedish candy stores are The Pirate Candy Shop's two locations: Hyde Park Village in Tampa and Central Avenue in St. Petersburg. If you're south of the bay, ScandyCandy's store locator also lists a store at University Town Center in Sarasota — check its website before you go. Go in person for the full pick-and-mix experience, or order online if you're elsewhere in Florida. For Swedish fika rather than candy, follow SVEA's food truck around the Orlando area. For the rest of the state, see our Florida Swedish candy guide and the store map.
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