I’m a real sucker for nostalgic sweet shops, and Suck and Chew on Columbia Road is no exception. Look out for the pillar-box red shopfront if you’re visiting on flower market Sundays and you’ll be treated to old-retro favourites like Rhubarb and Custards, Cola Cubes and Rosy Apples.
There’s also a delectable selection of handmade organic chocolate truffles from Norfolk (I love the champagne and strawberry) as well as some unique retro-inspired gifts, like Beano and Dandy tea-towels (£7.99) and blackboard mugs (£4.50).
Keep an eye out for the vintage cards, Ladybird books and chocolate tins (from £5), as well as the adorable Topsy and Tim badges (£1.50). Fans of the area should also seek out the ‘I heart Columbia Road’ badges (75p).
Suck and Chew
130 Columbia Road
London E2 7RG
Tel. 020 8983 3504
Nearest tube: Liverpool Street
Click here for a Wee Birdy map.
Opening hours:
Saturday 1pm to 4.30pm
Sunday 9am to 4.30pm
Click here for more shops on Columbia Road.
Wow this looks amazing. I am too a sucker for traditional sweet shops. This one looks so cute. I am going to Columbia Road for the first time with my friend on Sunday and I am really excited now as this is the second time you have mentioned it! xxx
Posted by: Polly R | June 24, 2009 at 10:48 AM
Oooh! I went by Columbia Road for the first time in years last weekend and visited Suck and Chew - it really is a great shop!
Posted by: Delicious Industries | June 24, 2009 at 11:48 AM
How fun! Londonlicious posted on this recently as well it looks gorgeous.
Posted by: Gourmet Chick | June 24, 2009 at 12:06 PM
Are you on a growth spurt? Lots of lovely fab posts and now this one! I've got the best excuse to visit this shop with petit garcon I need to set his future sweet shop now!
Posted by: Make Do Style | June 24, 2009 at 12:41 PM
What a gorgeous shop, I really love vintage shops like that. Wonderful pictures.
Posted by: Ondo Lady | June 24, 2009 at 01:38 PM
Love the "one for you, three for me" sign in the background! Was that for sale?
Posted by: Siany | June 24, 2009 at 02:16 PM
Wow, my kinda shop too !! Look at those candy canes !!
Posted by: Dominica | June 24, 2009 at 06:13 PM
This shop looks delightful!
-FringeGirl
Posted by: the domestic fringe | June 24, 2009 at 08:54 PM
oh wow! this place looks like heaven ; )
I especially like the sign behind the counter.
Posted by: handmade romance | June 24, 2009 at 10:22 PM
I haven't seen this one but it looks great! And in response to your car boot sale question, I only go to Battersea too, but to be honest I don't think it's that great - I usually don't buy anything. I think there are better car boot sales to be found - I just need to get up early!
Posted by: Lynne, Tea for Joy | June 25, 2009 at 05:36 PM
Must check this place out. Love old fashioned sweets...even wrote a blog post about it...http://theenglishcaneat.blogspot.com/2009/05/crime-and-nourishment.html
Posted by: MsMarmitelover | July 02, 2009 at 08:39 AM
I think there are better car boot sales to be found - I just need to get up early
Posted by: affiliate | March 19, 2010 at 03:04 AM
Oh cool! That looks like a lot of fun.
Posted by: isa | July 21, 2010 at 09:50 AM