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Swedish Candy Craze Comes To Boston Store With Crowds Lining Up For Sweets

For Madeline's Candy Shop owner, Madeleine Brason, the response has been overwhelming in the most magical way possible.

(CBS Boston)

March 14, 2025 / 9:00 AM EDT

A candy shop in Boston's South End is making a massive splash on social media thanks to the popular Swedish candy it sells.

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Bostonians and even out-of-state influencers have posted about Madeleine's Candy Shop on apps like TikTok and Instagram, garnering hundreds of thousands of views. On weekends, lines wrap around the block.

"I've seen it all across my social media," said South Boston resident Brian Bartolovich. "All these influencers telling you about how cool it is, how awesome it is."

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