Joe's Sweetie Barn Reviews 

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.3

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Considering 97 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the fast delivery times and the wonderful wide variety of nostalgic sweets that easily bring back fond childhood memories. Many people also mention that their orders always arrive securely packaged, well-protected, and exactly as described on the website. Some reviewers were not happy with the overall product quality, noting that certain items felt unusually stale, chewy, or hard. A few consumers additionally reported frustrating issues with melted items, damaged packaging, or receiving disappointing mystery selections. Others expressed frustration regarding difficulties with refunds and customer support when attempting to resolve these unexpected problems.

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Quality

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Order

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Delivery service

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Service

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Reviews shaping this summary

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

When I first started browsing the website, it was out of sheer interest of reliving my youth and then my mouth started watering. The variety of options, the fact that I love fizzy, sour swe... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Always quick delivery and kept up to date on where my parcel is. The sweets are so nice especially the white chocolate fish and chips, takes me right back to being in school. The ones sold in the shop... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I was skeptical after reading the reviews but there was no need to be as everything was fantastic. The 10p bags were great and included a good little mix, worth way more than 10p and really does take... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Delicious array of sweets, in a very packed bag! My sweet tooth was extremely happy! Will definitely be back, I can hear the scrumptious jelly filled apple marshmallows calling!! 5*


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  1. Candy Store

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- Over 250,000 Online Followers - Sweets From All Over The World - Huge Range Of Pick & Mix - Delicious Lollies, Fudge, & so much more - Scottish Sweets, American Candy, Australian Goodies, Japanese Sweets, Mexican Candy & so much more. The Uk's #1 Candy Store - HOME OF THE GIANT PICK & MIX - as seen on UNILAD GRUB, THE FOOD BIBLE, PRETTY 52 & many more. The tastiest products you will find, from delicious Kinder & Nutella Chocolate to crazy American candy! WE HAVE IT ALL...


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4.3

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Just got an American mystery bag in the…

Just got an American mystery bag in the sale OMG my grandchildren were amazed (as were the grownups) lots of fun trying the new flavours definitely going to order again xx

September 4, 2024
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Reply from Joe's Sweetie Barn

Thank you very much Jenny ❤️

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fabulous company

Fabulous company. The sweets were all really nice, delivered promptly and very reasonably priced. I will definitely order from them again. Highly recommend

August 23, 2024
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Thank you very much Wendy ❤️

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

My personal opinion

I have now ordered twice from here and although the sweets are tasty and sometimes value for money I find that the company can not let people have their opinions if it's not what they want to hear. I find that whenever anyone expresses any kind of disappointment in the product they bought the company then jumps on that post and tries to tell people why they are wrong! I understand that often people complain over nothing, but I've seen some comments from people who have been disappointed and express their personal opinion to which the company jump on that person in public to tell them they are wrong. It's bad business, people will always have different thoughts on products they buy and that's OK! I myself won't be ordering again just for the fact that i don't feel people can comment their opinions without being berated in a public post. I still stick to the fact that the sweets are nice and delivery Is brilliant but they need to let people have their own opinions, especially when they general opinion Is a good one. I've never seen any disrespectful comments (although I don't read all comments) I have just been reading other people reviews and there is a trend of rudeness on people's reviews. There is a few reviews that I think was unjustified, some people's reviews are just silly but like I said there is a LOT of replies to people's reviews that are just rude! Not a lot of other companies are seen to be replying to reviews with sarcastic, rude and snotty replies. I'm sure I'll get jumped on by the company because my opinion is not what they want to hear. JOES SWEETIE BARN!! PLEASE NOTICE I DID NOT GIVE 1 STAR, I HAVE SAID THE PRODUCTS CAN BE REALLY NICE AND DELIVERY IS BRILLIANT! THIS IS PURELY MY OPINION ON HOW YOU REPLY TO CUSTOMERS ON FACEBOOK AND SUCH. YOU BRING ATTITUDE INTO IT STRAIGHT AWAY WHICH MAKES THE CUSTOMER NOT WANT TO USE YOU AGAIN.... such a Shame as there is individual items I wanted to order again. Also posting screenshots of emails that have been sent is just ridiculous and childish. Learn to handle criticism as well as you handle praise.

September 2, 2024
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Reply from Joe's Sweetie Barn

Hi Nikki,

I assume you are referring to the post where you stated the past date american bag was not value for money in which we replied with the exact RRP to show the value.

When you leave a comment referring to a product not being value for money when it was well above the value its our duty to provide correct information as many people may be interested in the product therefore they will be looking for accurate information.

Regarding the emails again that is to show when false information is being posted and this is to show anyone reading the review the true conversation so they can have their own analysis of the situation (this has happened twice in the 10 years we have been trading) due to the review either being complete lies or all facts not shown.

If someone has an opinion that is completely fine infact we encourage it however when information is inaccurate we ofcourse have to post the factual information as lots of people read reviews.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Absolutely brilliant

Absolutely brilliant! Loved everything in my box from the sweetie mix to the bb American box, will keep me going for a while (that's if kiddies don't find it)

September 2, 2024
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Reply from Joe's Sweetie Barn

Thank you very much Katy ❤️

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I was looking for sweets but I needed…

I was looking for sweets but I needed them quickly due to being let down. I sent a message explaining my circumstances and they sent them out straight away. They was here just over 24 hours later. When they arrived they were packed lovely. The only problem I have is do I sell them or eat them. So fresh and delicious. I will only be using this company in the future if I could give more stars I would.

August 23, 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

This is such an unwelcoming company

This is such an unwelcoming company, one of the workers were awfully rude to me when I asked a question! Then when doing a pick n mix the glove was burst, how unhygienic! Specifically the one with the plait. Not to mention there was a few flies at the sweets on the shelf. Safe to say I won’t be back here!!😡

August 19, 2024
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Reply from Joe's Sweetie Barn

Hi Shona.

Please know we take this complaint extremely seriously. Can you please tell me the day and time you were in our store so we can check this for you.

Our staff wear hair nets so I’m unable to pinpoint by your description which staff member this is.

As for the gloves, this is an extra measure we use and isn’t a requirement of handling food, however staff are encouraged to change there gloves after each customers order.

As for the fly’s, unfortunately as we are a store with open doors, we aren’t able to completely prevent the nature surrounding us and this can happen but all our sweets are covered and/or have fitted lids unless being used.

Please do provide us with the relevant information so we can look into this further.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Well i seen these freezer dried sweets…

Well i seen these freezer dried sweets and had to try them so enjoyed them and the lux grape balls too there sweets & service was amazing ive just placed my 2nd order been on holiday and u was like i want a joe sweet barn sweetie haha.

July 13, 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Very strange smell and taste in the 2kg…

Very strange smell and taste in the 2kg bag of sweets ...almost like a waxy coating had gone sour a very old smell .. out of date mystery boxes both fine though

July 30, 2024
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Reply from Joe's Sweetie Barn

Hi Helen, we do not manufacture the pick & mix bags clearance bags which the date on them is mid 2026! we will send your feedback over to the manufacturer though.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Don’t waste your money on the 2kg bags

Don’t waste your money on the 2kg bags. They taste and smell terrible. Will be throwing them in the bin. Wouldn’t trust eating them as god knows what’s happened to them before they arrived yesterday. The only way to describe the smell and after taste is like vomit. I’m sure when purchasing other items they may well be fine and they were posted and delivered on time.

July 29, 2024
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Reply from Joe's Sweetie Barn

Hi Lizzie, I am very sorry about that - we have forwarded your email onto the manufacturer as these bags are manufactured & packed by Vidal (one of the largest candy manufacturers) to ensure we get to the bottom of this issue - please be assured they are not opened and they come straight from the factory.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

First order from joes

First order from joes
Great communication great updates & great Sweets top notch thanks guys will be ordering again soon 😀

July 11, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Brilliant company

Brilliant company. Communication was good also.
We ordered some freeze dried sweets to try and they are wonderful. Very reasonably priced too. One of my items wasn’t in stock but I chose to have to replaced and dare I say… I actually prefer the substituted item!
Royal Mail were a pain with delivery times but we understand that is out of their hands.

Me and my partner don’t eat a lot of sweet stuff but we will 100% be back to do another order.
Thank you!

July 10, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing service

Just wanted to say thank you so much for my order. It arrived yesterday and everything is amazing we are all enjoying trying new things and was such good value for money. Will definitely be ordering again Many thanks

July 4, 2024
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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

My son did not enjoy the big box of…

My son did not enjoy the big box of sweets as we’re all very similar gummy ones ,he did like the freeze dried ones

April 2, 2024
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Reply from Joe's Sweetie Barn

Thank you for your response Lorraine, I have just checked the order and if it was the 1kg Special Offer Bag you were referring to they have over 10 different varieties of sweets inside with a mix of both fizzy & Non Fizzy.

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Mostly positive

Pleased with my order - arrived in good time and well packaged. The only issue is the 2kg of jelly’s are wet, melted and sticky inside the bag - they are in date, but makes me wonder if they’ve been stored incorrectly.

June 15, 2024
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