Hello Sweetie

Tyler’s right — Hello Sweetie looks the goods from the street — a shop window brimming with colourful candy that drags out the sweet tooth in anyone!
Inside though, it’s odd. Perhaps they’re not quite sure whether they are candy store or foreign goods specialist, because in behind the window dressing is an eclectic collection of sweet and savoury goods from all over the place. Well, perhaps from just a few different places, because the shelves are currently a bit sparse.
That said, I was drawn to pick up two cans of Heinz soup in a British flavour that is not available here, and my friend could not resist a can of bubbly New Zealand soft drink that she grew up on.
The idea is right — hey, barely a single accent in Manly is Australian — but they do need to pick up those stock levels. Apparently a website is going to be launched shortly, and maybe with that they’ll up the ante and even take on ordering on request. Now that would be good!

«Jolly good sweets, lollies, candy, chocolates and food from everywhere»
«Uk, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, Latin American Scandinavia, USA»
I’m not sure they have enough produce in store to have come from all those places.
The store’s looking a little bit sparse at the moment, which gives you a little bit of a sad feeling as you walk in. There a nice lady at the counter to help you out, but there just isn’t a lot there to need help with.
What is there looks great, but I suppose it’s expected that a lolly shop is stacked up to the roof with deliciousness! You know, to bring you all that excitement of feeling surrounded by sugar. Like a kid in a candy shop. And that’s not exactly the feeling you get. The wow and wonder is lacking a little.
There is still a lot to of things to try for the Average Australian, who wouldn’t see a lot of this in the super market. These places can be a bit of an adventure, trying new things you’ve never heard of. I guess in this case you’ll just have a shorter adventure. The store has potential, if it were only filled out a bit more!
If you’re going past, its still well worth a drop in. Especially if you’re a sugar addict, like me.