Candy shop opens new Troutdale location in former soda shop

Gresham-based iCandy expands with second shop in historic building

Jan. 30, 2026 at 5:47pm

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Gresham-based sweets company iCandy is set to open its second location on Saturday inside Troutdale's former Soda Bar Cafe. The new shop preserves many of the soda bar's original features, including the mirrored back bar and old-fashioned soda fountain, and will serve bubble tea, milkshakes, ice cream, gourmet chocolate, and iCandy's signature caramel corn.

Why it matters

The opening of iCandy's new Troutdale location in a historic building represents the continued revitalization of the city's downtown area, which has seen an influx of new businesses and foot traffic in recent years. The shop's Willy Wonka-esque appeal and focus on nostalgic treats is also expected to draw visitors and boost the local economy.

The details

Co-owner Sydney Joyner said the Troutdale shop, located at 289 E. Historic Columbia River Highway, preserves many of the soda bar's original features, including the mirrored back bar. The old-fashioned soda fountain remains in place, though it is for display only because it was never operational. Along with a Willy Wonka-style appeal, the shop will serve bubble tea, milkshakes, ice cream, gourmet chocolate and iCandy's signature caramel corn.

  • iCandy co-owner Sydney Joyner and her father James West have been working in the shop about 16 hours a day to get it ready for the opening.
  • The Troutdale location will be open seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., starting Saturday, January 31, 2026.

The players

iCandy

A Gresham-based sweets company that is opening its second location in Troutdale.

Sydney Joyner

The co-owner of iCandy who said opening a shop in Troutdale has been a dream of hers for the past three years.

James West

The father of Sydney Joyner and co-owner of iCandy who has been working with his daughter to get the new Troutdale location ready for opening.

Troutdale Soda Bar Cafe

The former business that occupied the space where iCandy is now opening its second location.

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What they’re saying

“Every time we walked by, we talked about how perfect the spot would be for a future iCandy.”

— Sydney Joyner, Co-owner of iCandy

“I joked that we should open our second location there. A few days later, over breakfast, we joked about it again.”

— Sydney Joyner, Co-owner of iCandy

“The reaction so far has been wonderful. We've had a huge response on Facebook and have had locals stopping by constantly to check out the shop and share their excitement.”

— Sydney Joyner, Co-owner of iCandy

What’s next

The new iCandy location in Troutdale is set to open this Saturday, January 31, 2026, with a grand opening celebration.

The takeaway

The opening of iCandy's new Troutdale location in a historic building represents the continued revitalization of the city's downtown area, offering residents and visitors a unique and nostalgic sweet treat experience.