The Wonderful Candy Store In Every State

Creamy chocolate, squishy bears, sugary toffee… Are you drooling? You’ll definitely want to try the right candy after browsing the list of America’s best candy stores.

Hungry for something sweet? From chocolate shops to old-school soda shops, we’ve found the best candy shops in every state. The candy shops on our list have high TripAdvisor ratings, as well as sweet reviews from local newspapers and magazines. Let’s have a candy trip!

Alabama

Priester’s Pecans, Fort Deposit

Pecans are the official state nut of Alabama. No one does it better than Priest! Buy a pound of fresh roasted pecans or try the popular old-fashioned pecan God.

Alaska

Alaskan Sweet Things, Anchorage

Where else can you buy toffee made with glacier water? Not really. Alaska Sweet is the only certified producer of such foods, offering 31 different flavors, from sensorberry to bubblegum.

Arizona

Sweeties Candy of Arizona, Chandler

At Sweeties your hands are full of candy and you can find more than 100,000 pounds of candy on the shelves every day. If you can end up eating more, then use the recipe for leftover candy.

Arkansas

Martin Greer’s Candies, Garfield

It’s an understatement to say that Martin Greer’s candy shop has been making candy for a long time – they’re still using recipes that date back to the Civil War. Since then, locals have become big fans of caramel pecans.

California

Logan’s Candies, Ontario

Logan’s, which opened in 1933, is an old-school candy shop that specializes in candy canes. You can also find a variety of candy ribbons, candy pillows, gummies and more. Look at these old-fashioned candies you can find at Logan’s or in Grandma’s candy tray.

Colorado

Mouse’s Chocolates & Coffee, Ouray

There’s a reason Ouray is called the “Switzerland of America” – and mouse chocolate definitely has something to do with it. Be sure to grab a “crumbled cookie” made from all the remaining candy bars.

Connecticut

Fascia’s Chocolates, Waterbury

Stop first place on the Connecticut Chocolate Trail (yes, it’s fascia). The store’s activities are as unique as their snacks, with its own bar experience, chocolate and spirit pings and train trips with chocolate tastings.

Delaware

Snyder’s Candy, Rehoboth Beach

This coastal candy shop earned Rachael Ray’s Seal of Approval, so you know it must be good. Serve your candy with a glass of Snyder’s old-fashioned soda. If you can’t do it there, stir up one of these soda-mimicking recipes at home!

Florida

Sweet Pete’s Candy, Jacksonville

Ever wanted to learn how to make your own swirly lollipop or gummy bear? That’s what you do at Sweet Pete’s, where they offer a variety of fun candy classes, including grown-ups friendly prosperity truffles.

Georgia

Hansel & Gretel Candy Kitchen, Helen

Melted the fudge in your mouth? Lots of caramel apples? How long before the truffles are available? While you may not be able to make a dessert that makes cream like Hansel & Gretel Candy Kitchen, you can give it a shot with our favorite fudge recipe.

Hawaii

Nisshodo Candy Store, Honolulu

Once in Hawaii, do as the locals do and head to Nisshodo Confectionery for authentic Japanese candies made with rice flour, including mochi and chichi dango. Never heard of mochi? Here is a simple guide to understanding what mochi is.

Idaho

Cravin’s Candy Emporium, Boise

Ice cream and candy and chocolate, oh my God! Cravin”s will offer more than 400 different candies and 24 flavors of fresh cream ice cream to satisfy anyone with a sweet tooth. Bonus: There are even handmade marshmallows for the kids.

Illinois

Katherine Anne Confections, Chicago

Come for the truffles, stay for the fluffy marshmallows and the soft honey caramel. This is what Catherine Anne does best, while she uses unique local ingredients in her candies, such as wildflower honey instead of corn syrup.

Indiana

Albanese Candy Factory, Merrillville

Two words: Free trial. At Albanese Candy Factory, they firmly believe in “try before you buy,” so you’ll want to taste what they believe is the best candy in the world. Afterward, visit the Gumdrop factory to see where all these bears and worms are made.

Iowa

Lagomarcino’s, Davenport

When it comes to candy shops in Iowa, you’re bound to think of local favorite Lagomarcino’s. If you can’t get sugar from the candy at the candy counter, head to the old-fashioned soda machine for a soft drink or deli sandwich. Check out America’s best water fountains, from coast to coast.

Kansas

The Farris Wheel, Wichita

Stop by this vintage candy store in downtown Wichita and turn back the clock. The Farris Wheel has lots of nuts and trail mix, and lots of vintage goodies (hint nostalgia!). Here are the most famous old-fashioned candy brands you can still buy today.

Kentucky

Schneider’s Sweet Shop, Bellevue

While you’ll find plenty of treats at this Kentucky candy store, the real star of the show is their signature opera cream. Imagine a rich chocolate crust filled with cream and sugar in the center. Come and try it!

Louisiana

Southern Candymakers, New Orleans

When it comes to desserts, the South is best known for pralines. No one makes this crunchy candy better than Southern candy makers, whose scratch pecan pralines are considered the best in America, make your own at home with this Bourbon pecan pralines recipe.

Maine

Scrummy Afters, Hallowell

Whimsical, quirky and wonderful: Those are the three words that best describe this eclectic candy shop, where the owner says candy is a “second experience.” While the storefront is currently closed, locals can still browse crazy creations like chocolate dragon eggs and retro penny candies at Scrummy’s travel shop.

Maryland

Rheb’s Candies, Baltimore

What started out as a couple’s garage has grown into one of Maryland’s most popular candy companies, but it’s still housed in the same house where it all began. The chocolate here is so rich and creamy that a bite will make you feel like you’re dreaming.

Massachusetts

Hebert Candies, Shrewsbury

Located 20 minutes east of Worcester, Herbert’s Confectionery Company offers high-quality chocolate, toffee, fudge and other classic snacks. Be sure to visit their ice cream counter! Are you hungry? Try this cupcake recipe that’s taking Instagram by storm.

Michigan

Doc Sweets’ Candy Company, Clawson

For those of us adventurous eaters, a trip to Dr. Tasty might be just what the doctor ordered. There, in the midst of traditional cuisine, you’ll find a creepy insect covered in chocolate. Enjoy your own risk!

Minnesota

Jim’s Apple Farm, Jordan

Known by locals as Minnesota’s largest candy store, even the pickiest will find something at Jim’s cash-only, seasonally operated store. You can choose from fudge rings, malted milk balls and old-fashioned cow tails. Bonus: This giant yellow barn also boasts the world’s largest selection of sodas.

Mississippi

The Candy Cottage, Ocean Springs

What are the crunchy, creamy and sweet treats you never knew you needed? The pecan logs at Candy Lodge are made from a secret recipe passed down through the generations.

Missouri

How Sweet Is This, Clayton

If “Itsy-Bitsy Candy Store” is any indication, good things really do come in small packages. What it lacks in size, it makes up for in delicious candies, including your favorite nostalgic treats.

Montana

The Sweet Palace, Philipsburg

Imagine life in Candy land, and that’s what you’ll find in this candy castle. With chewy saltwater toffee and rich fudge, you’ll leave in a sweet sugar coma. Pro Tip: Ask about monthly candy and free samples.

Nebraska

Licorice International, Lincoln

If you love Licorice, Licorice International is just for you. It is home to the largest licorice selection in the United States, offering nearly 160 different chewy candies from 12 countries. There’s even a whole block of “salty” licorice.

Nevada

Sugar Factory, Las Vegas

The popular chain’s Las Vegas flagship is exactly what you’d expect: insanely over-the-top. Surrounded by colorful candy dispensers from floor to ceiling, indulge in a dazzling haute couture candy.

New Hampshire

Chutters, Littleton

If you like having a wide variety of sweets to choose from (and who doesn’t?) You’ll want to head to Chutters, where you’ll find the world’s longest candy counter at 112 feet with more than 500 kinds of candy. Due to the popularity of jelly beans, here are the best-selling jelly bean flavors in each state.

New Jersey

Black River Candy Shoppe, Chester

Black River Confectionery has over 900 different candies, whether you’re craving jelly, or a chocolate bar (they have over 200!). And even sugar-free stuff, you’re sure to find something to satisfy your sweet tooth at Black River Candy.

New Mexico

The Candy Lady, Albuquerque

We’re going to bring some southwestern desserts. For more than 30 years, the Candy Lady in downtown Albuquerque has been selling some fun food, including some of the area’s famous flavors, such as green pepper Fudge and pinon Crunch. As the shop is currently only open on the roadside, locals can order sweets online or over the phone. After eating these delicious Demo dinners, they will be great!

New York

Dylan’s Candy Bar, New York City

This wouldn’t be the best candy store without the famous Dylan’s candy store. What could be more noteworthy than a flagship store? Colorful, quirky, and 100% desirable, this is a must-visit for any candy fanatic.

North Carolina

The Chocolate Fetish, Asheville

Once you open the door to this southern dessert shop, you’ll be surrounded by the delicious aroma of every cocoa-flavored candy imaginable, including their famous handmade truffles. Here’s a recipe for dark chocolate that you can make yourself.

North Dakota

Widman’s Candy Shop, Fargo

Nothing tastes better than a salty and sweet combination (and these snacks are proof!). That’s exactly what you’ll get at Carol Widman’s, home of the “potato chip,” a chocolate-covered potato chip.

Ohio

b.a. Sweetie Candy Company, Cleveland

There’s a regular candy store, and there’s a b.a. candy company. It takes “variety” to a whole new level, with more than 4,500 different types and more than half a million pounds of sweet treats lining the shelves.

Oklahoma

Woody Candy, Oklahoma City

This Midwestern must-see is known for its specialty candy. Try their mint or lemon “ice” (similar to tree bark, with a white chocolate base) or Aunt Bill’s brown candies, an Oklahoma staple made with pecans and cream.

Oregon

Bruce’s Candy Kitchen, Cannon Beach

Take a bite of the nostalgic saltwater too sugary at Bruce’s, and you’ll understand why this small beachfront shop – which has been in the family for four generations – has earned Oregon’s highest honor. You can even watch the award-winning toffee being made in the window.

Pennsylvania

Grandpa Joe’s Candy Shop, Pittsburgh

Go wild at Grandpa Joe’s “World Famous $5 Candy Buffet,” where you can fill a box of mix-and-match candy for as little as $5. Pro tip: Because you’re paying by the box, not by the pound, you can put in as many candies as you want (there are more than 100 to choose from).

Rhode Island

Chocolate Delicacy, Warwick

For chocolate lovers, this Northeast specialty can make all your decadent dreams come true. Leave with a box of handmade fudge truffles or a bag of “Rhode Island pebbles” – small pieces of colorful chocolate. Can’t get enough cocoa? Suppress your appetite with a chocolate snack.

South Carolina

Cyndi’s Sweet Shoppe, Aiken

Is it 2019 or 1919? Cyndi’s in South Carolina is an old-school candy shop with glass bottles filled with candy of all shapes and sizes. Don’t miss out on vintage products like saltwater toffee and rock candy bars!

South Dakota

Chubby Chipmunk Hand-Dipped Chocolates, Deadwood

Don’t let the fact that this boutique is located in quaint sd Deadwood fool you. Chubby Chipmunk chocolate, which comes in more than 20 truffle flavors, is perfect for Hollywood royalty and has been featured in gift bags at the Grammys and Oscars.

Tennessee

Goo Goo Shop, Nashville

Welcome to Nashville’s sweetest secret: the Goo Goo Cluster. It’s a blissful bite of chocolate, caramel, peanuts and marshmallow nougat. At Goo Goo, they even offer classes to let you make your own crunchy cookies.

Texas

Big Top Candy Shop, Austin

Even when it comes to candy, Texas is true to its slogan. The Big Top Candy Shop is proof that everything is bigger in the Dragon Star State, with thousands of candies from around the world and an old-fashioned soda fountain.

Utah

Hatch Family Chocolates, Salt Lake City

Shop for the best handmade chocolate at Hutch Family Chocolate, where the name really says it all. The chocolate-making techniques used in this shop have been passed down through four generations of Hutch, producing irresistible candies.

Vermont

Middlebury Sweets, Middlebury

Come hungry to the Middlebury Candy Store, the best candy store in Vermont, where more than 1,300 different types of candy are available. Also, Vermont-made maple syrup and maple sugar is a must-try! The store is also located near a candy-themed Middlebury Candy Inn.

Virginia

IT’SUGAR, Virginia Beach

You’ve never seen candies like the ones you see at this destination in Virginia. They have all kinds of “world’s largest” candy boxes – whatever type you want, they have it. Don’t miss out on the super novelty candy, either!

Washington

Bright’s Candies, Walla Walla

Lord Licorice and Princess Frostine would definitely approve of this real-life version of Candy Land. Bright’s has been making its own candy since 1934, as well as fresh caramel corn, ice cream and chocolate.

West Virginia

True Treats Historic Candies, Harpers Ferry

History has never been so good! At this wild and wonderful candy shop, you’ll learn some of your favorite old-fashioned foods like circus peanuts and sour balls. All this, of course, while tasting a sample or two.

Wisconsin

Chippewa Candy Shop, Chippewa Falls

I scream you scream, we all scream for ice cream at the Chippewa candy shop! And chocolate, and gummy bears, and jelly beans. This Wisconsin candy store, “not recommended by four out of five dentists,” has an almost endless supply of candy.

Wyoming

Yippy I-O Candy Co, Jackson

Yippy I-O is actually your mom’s candy store. Or at least it prides itself on having some of the best vintage food in the state, from Dubble Bubble to Zots. Pray they also have nostalgic candies that we think are worth returning to.

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