The Sweet Life comes to Ann Arbor with Gji's on Washtenaw Avenue
A customer orders a kid cone at Gji's ice cream counter.
angela smith | contributor
Enter the newest little sweet shoppe in town, Gji’s.
Gji’s Sweet Shoppe is a family owned candy and popcorn shop based outside of Chicago. Gji (pronounced like “gee”) refers to the nickname of owner Sherry Kimble. Her sister in law has decided to branch out and bring this specialty store to Ann Arbor at 3368 Washtenaw Ave.
Some of the tasty confections and nostalgic candies you can find at Gji's Sweet Shoppe.
angeal smith | contributor
The inviting shop, which opened just in time for Halloween, is sure to draw in plenty of holiday shoppers looking for nostalgic candy items, hand-flavored popcorn tins, or just a sweet pick-me-up in the middle of a busy day. Sweedish fish, lollipops, gummy bears, chocolates, ice cream, whichever is your sweet tooth vice, you can find it at Gji’s.
My first trip to Gji’s was on a bike ride with my kids on a warm November weekend. They and I were both delighted to see the distinctive selection of candies, and to sample their popcorns and ice creams. The counter service was friendly and helpful. Even in dealing with a rather severe peanut allergy, the staff was able to get specific information to me about ingredients and processing on many of their yummy stocked items.
The staff is very welcoming; they have plenty of balloons that they readily offer to kids who enter the shop. Franchise operator Pam Kimble plans to model this location after the Illinois site, with a kid bench and cartoons-only TV near the entrance where kids can just hang out and enjoy the sweetness of childhood.
Check out Gji's offerings at the Holiday Gift Guide. Gji's Sweet Shoppe 734-678-0688 3368 Washtenaw Ave, Ann Arbor MI 48104
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