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Is The Candy Factory Still Open? Food Paradise Update (Mission Viejo, CA)

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As of September 2026, The Candy Factory is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed August 2026.

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Yelp ·
Secondary source
simon.com

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What the source shows: A Yelp listing for the store, updated August 2026, was not marked closed, and Google Places lists the Mission Viejo location as operational.

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What happened after Food Paradise?

On 'Midway Munchies,' the show stopped by The Candy Factory at the OC Fair in Costa Mesa, spotlighting its wall of bulk and novelty candy. The business operates today as Candy Factory, a specialty candy retailer with a standing storefront at The Shops at Mission Viejo. According to the mall's Simon Property Group directory, the shop carries brands including Lindt, Hershey's and Laffy Taffy alongside nostalgic classics like Neccos. A Yelp listing for the store, updated August 2026, carried current hours and was not marked as closed. Google Places listed the Mission Viejo location as operational as of the 2026-09-09 check. The fair appearance in Costa Mesa was not part of the store's standing footprint, consistent with a seasonal fair booth run by the same retailer rather than a second permanent location.

Featured on Food Paradise

Season / episode
Season 13, Episode 2
Original air date
Not confirmed
Episode title
Midway Munchies
What was featured
novelty and bulk candy sold at an Orange County fair booth
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
The Candy Factory

Frequently asked questions

Is The Candy Factory still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, The Candy Factory is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed August 2026.

What happened to The Candy Factory after Food Paradise?

On 'Midway Munchies,' the show stopped by The Candy Factory at the OC Fair in Costa Mesa, spotlighting its wall of bulk and novelty candy. As of September 2026, The Candy Factory is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed August 2026.

Where is The Candy Factory located?

555 The Shops Blvd, Mission Viejo, CA 92691. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Food Paradise featured The Candy Factory?

Season 13, Episode 2 of Food Paradise. The episode is titled “Midway Munchies”.

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Address
555 The Shops Blvd, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
Venue type
other
Official website
None found

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Sources

  • Yelp — https://www.yelp.com/biz/candy-factory-mission-viejo
  • simon.com — https://www.simon.com/mall/the-shops-at-mission-viejo/stores/candy-factory

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