"ANYTHING YOU NEED, YOU CAN FIND IT AT THE MARKET"
A line from Mac Miller's song called "Frick Park Market"
An essential part of who we are at Candy Favorites is where we are from, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Pittsburgh is known for its bridges, rivers, some of its sports teams, and local talent, including the late musician/rapper Mac Miller.
Mac Miller's debut album, Blue Slide Park, gives a sense of him and his life growing up in Pittsburgh. He named a song after one place in Pittsburgh, Frick Park Market, located within the Point Breeze region.
Mac Miller hung out at the market and filmed the original music video for the song in the store. Frick Park Market was already a popular local spot, but Mac Miller put it on the map.
The business has been located in Point Breeze since 1902 but started as what we know as Frick Park Market in 1940.
This quaint family-owned market is known for its delicious sandwiches, staple items, and fantastic candy selection! Recently they started selling our candy in Frick Park Market, everything from Haribo gummies to KitKats to Tootsie Rolls to our famous bag candy line.
If we don't mind saying, their candy selection alone makes this market destination-worthy.
To check out Frick Park Market, I decided to stop by. When I walked in instantly, I was greeted with a smile from both the new owners, David and Katie Gancy.
This market may have a well-known name and a music video with over 44 million views. However, it still has a warm hometown feel only a true Pittsburgher can appreciate.
The new owners of the market understand the history and sense of community it brings to Pittsburgh. They acknowledge that importance by maintaining aspects of the original market while making improvements and adding new twists.
David spent years renovating the store and took significant steps to make it current while preserving its history. Although one might feel that they are stepping back in time, the offerings and selection are anything but antiquated!
Frick Park Market is part of Pittsburgh, classic, historical, and "homey." Mac Miller fans visit the store almost daily to see a part of his history and Pittsburgh's.
Mac Miller wasn't just an artist who came from Pittsburgh and left; after he came to fame, he came back to Pittsburgh frequently and loved his hometown.
Even after Mac Miller died in 2018, he has significantly impacted Pittsburgh, Frick Park Market, and all his fans.
Frick Park Market offers a great candy selection, delicious sandwiches, and kind workers and owners. It is a part of Pittsburgh and pop culture history, so if you have a sweet tooth and a hankering for some good fresh food, stop by this local joint.
A visit to this landmark will surely put a smile on your face and pay tribute to a talented musician who hailed from Pittsburgh and whose life was too short! Mention this article and you will get a FREE bag of CandyFavorites Bag Candy!
