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A & M Peanut Shop
- Price Range:
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$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
6 reviews for A & M Peanut Shop
6 reviews in English
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Review from Sandy T.
2/21/2008
I found this place on my walk to Wintzells from my hotel. What a great little place. I have no idea if it is actually expensive, but it didn't seem so. I was able to get quite a few things for under $15.
I tried the creole peanuts - spicy and delicious. Praline Pecans - sweet and yummy. I bought some of their Mrs. Wheat's Treats but havent tried it yet, was told it is made locally (like most of their candies) and I got some fudge (made in house).Listed in: What I discovered in Mobile
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Review from Blanche N.
Washington, DC
9/27/2011
Cute little shop in downtown Mobile. Found it by accident and went in. Seems to employ the local teens in the area and that's a big plus for me. I bought some cashew nuts and some other candy. All were good. Will visit again when I am in Mobile as I love to support local businesses.
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Review from Laura M.
Atlanta, GA
5/9/2011
A & M is a neat little shop to visit if you are in the downtown Mobile area. It's nice to have an old fashioned place like this still around. It's a pretty small place, so you generally have to form a single file line and carefully maneuver down the narrow space in front of the counter. They always have a pretty cute front window display too. The roasted peanuts create a pleasant aroma as you walk down Dauphin Street. I personally didn't care for the fudge (it seemed old/stale from sitting out I guess). The roasted peanuts were fresh & hot though. For $2 you get a small bag, and I like to walk down to Bienville Square to feed the squirrels. They are very friendly! If you remain very still & extend your arm out as far as possible, the squirrels will take a peanut right from your hand!
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Review from Rose S.
Mobile, AL
6/4/2011
This little place has been around forever.... when I was a kid, it was the place to go with your Dad on a Saturday. I miss the Peanut Man that use to stand outside - and I understand he is tucked away in storage - bring him back, even if you have to enclose him in a glass case. HE IS the Peanut Shop. Nothing better than eating warm peanuts and drinking a coke. I am experiencing this great family outing with my grandchildren.
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Review from Mark F.
Pulaski, AR
8/4/2009
This was my first visit to Mobile and I heartily recommend taking the few minutes you need to make a visit. They don't make places like this any more.
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Review from Teresa R.
Mobile, AL
5/4/2008
If you are staying in Downtown Mobile for any reason - you're on business - you're catching the cruise ship - any reason at all - go get some peanuts at A&M - right off Bienville Square.
Now...................are their peanuts really something to brag about? Well - ABSOLUTELY they are - or they wouldn't have been here as long as they have. I have no idea why - but these are the best roasted peanuts you'll find anywhere. But I am biased and I'll tell you why. This is a true - local - tradition. If you've read any of my other reviews - you will quickly learn - I avoid chain "stuff" at all costs - especially when it comes to EATING - and that includes peanuts.
I have the most phenomenal memories of going downtown for a Mardi Gras parade as a kid (longer ago than I want to admit!!!) First - we would go to the Royal Dog House (so sad..........no longer there) - and get the best hot dog (the St Bernard was my choice) money could buy!!! We would sit in Bienville Square and eat our hot dog - then we would walk across to A&M and get fresh roasted peanuts (for dessert I guess???) As we headed back through the Square to secure the PERFECT spot to watch the parade - my Dad would make us stop and share our peanuts with the squirrels. I should mention here that my Dad always planted extra in his garden in case the deer and other animals needed something to eat. At the age of 8 - I didn't understand why I should share my treasured, A&M roasted peanuts with the squirrels (or why he should share his garden with the deer!). But at the age of 50..........OK - I'm going to get teary eyed if I don't stop.
Today....................I walk through that Square almost every day when I am not traveling. Today.............my brother takes his grandson (my grand newphew) downtown for the sole purpose of going to A&M. And today...............my home is never without A&M peanuts. I go there at least once a week to grab some peanuts after lunch. I always get enough to bring home.........but more importantly - I always get enough to share with the squirrels as I walk back through Bienville Square to get back to work.
THANKS DAD!!!!!!!!!!!!!
