Scary times are ahead.
It’s never too early to prepare for the big night, Oct. 31. Hoodline rounded up some of San Jose's most popular institutions, using Yelp data and our own spooky methodology.
Here you’ll find curated lists of candy shops and spots where you can score the perfect costume.
Stock up on your favorite sweets at one of these top candy shops. Whether to share the bounty or not is up to you.
1. R & J Toffees
Topping the list is R & J Toffees. Located at 185 Lewis Road, Suite 31 in Fairgrounds, the candy store is the highest-rated candy store in San Jose, boasting five stars out of 26 reviews on Yelp.
2. Willow Glen Sweet Shoppe
Next up is Willow Glen's Willow Glen Sweet Shoppe, situated at 1140 Lincoln Ave., Suite 6. With 4.5 stars out of 339 reviews on Yelp, the candy store, which offers gelato and more, has proven to be a local favorite.
3. Lolli and Pops
Blossom Valley's Lolli and Pops, located at 925 Blossom Hill Road, Suite 1553, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the chocolatier and candy store four stars out of 95 reviews.
Not finding what you're looking for at local costume shops? Thrift stores are often a good source for the creative (or cash-strapped) costume-seeker who's willing to let fate take a hand in their final look.
1. Neu2u Thrift Boutique
Topping the list is Neu2u Thrift Boutique. Located at 436 E. Santa Clara St. in Downtown, the thrift store is the highest-rated thrift store in San Jose, boasting 4.5 stars out of 27 reviews on Yelp.
2. Unicorn Thrift Shop
Next up is Almaden Valley's Unicorn Thrift Shop, situated at 1181 Redmond Ave. With four stars out of 33 reviews on Yelp, the thrift store has proven to be a local favorite.
3. Savers
Branham's Savers, located at 4950 Almaden Expy, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the thrift store and donation center four stars out of 119 reviews.
No matter how you want to dress up, one of these popular San Jose costume shops should be able to get you on the right track.
1. Adira Dance and Costume
Topping the list is Adira Dance and Costume. Located at 2038 Lincoln Ave. in Willow Glen, the dancewear spot, which offers costumes and more, is the highest-rated costume spot in San Jose, boasting five stars out of 31 reviews on Yelp.
2. Park Place Vintage
Next up is Willow Glen's Park Place Vintage, situated at 1318 Lincoln Ave. With four stars out of 67 reviews on Yelp, the used, vintage and consignment spot, which offers costumes and more, has proven to be a local favorite.
3. Natasha's Attic
Willow Glen's Natasha's Attic, located at 1238 S. Bascom Ave., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the cosmetics and beauty supply spot, which offers costumes and wigs, 4.5 stars out of 256 reviews.
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