SAN RAMON, CA – City Center Bishop Ranch is getting a little sweeter.
Lil Sweet Treat, a boutique candy shop known for globally sourced gummies, colorful mixes, and a very polished “candy connoisseur” aesthetic, is coming to San Ramon as part of a broader wave of new tenants at the open-air shopping and dining center.
The brand got its start peddling unusual candies via social media platforms like Pinterest and TikTok.
The shop is expected to arrive this summer, part of a busy new chapter at the San Ramon shopping center that also includes the opening of Meyhouse, an expanded Escapology, lululemon, and Rico Rico Taco.
A spokesperson for City Center confirmed that the shop will take over the former Miette Bakery spot.
What Is Lil Sweet Treat?
Lil Sweet Treat isn’t your old-school candy shop with overflowing barrels of taffy.
The brand describes itself as a destination for “candy connoisseurs,” with sweets sourced from around the world and a focus on the kind of bright, playful, highly giftable candy that looks like it was designed for both snacking and Instagram.
The company says founder Elly drew inspiration from traveling around the world and bringing sweets back for friends and family. That global approach shows up in the brand’s mix of imported gummies, international candies, and rotating special finds.
It’s a bit like a Sugarfina or the Miette Bakery that proceeded it.
What They Sell
Expect a lot of gummies.
Lil Sweet Treat’s own FAQ says the shop specializes in a curated selection of gummies and unique candies from around the world, including Swedish candy, international gummies, and exclusive mixes. The company also refreshes its selection regularly, especially its pick-and-mix options, to feature new international finds and limited-edition offerings.
The San Ramon shop is expected to offer sweets from places like Sweden, Spain, Belgium, France, and beyond, along with Lil Sweet Treat-prepared gummies and chocolates.
For families with food restrictions, the shop says it labels candies and mixes for options such as gluten-free, dairy-free, gelatin-free, vegan, and naturally dyed. It does not currently offer sugar-free candy.
Part of a Bigger Tenant Wave
Again, Lil Sweet Treat is arriving as City Center adds several new names.
Meyhouse, the upscale Turkish restaurant that already has locations in Sunnyvale and Palo Alto, is now open in San Ramon. Escapology has expanded. Rico Rico Taco, the Oakland-born taqueria known for Mexico City-style street food, is also coming. And lululemon is opening a one-year pop-up in the former Nike space.
Taken together, the moves continue City Center’s push toward a mix of destination dining, family-friendly activities, national retail, and smaller specialty concepts.
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For more City Center news, we recently reviewed Meyhouse, San Ramon’s upscale new Turkish jazz club and restaurant, covered Rico Rico Taco’s coming San Ramon location, and reported on lululemon’s upcoming City Center pop-up.
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