These 10 Candy Shops In Ohio Will Make Your Sweet Tooth Explode
By April Dray|Updated on December 16, 2022(Originally published December 11, 2022)
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April Dray
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April is the Ohio staff writer for Only in Your State. She is an Ohio native with a Bachelor of Science in Journalism from E.W. Scripps School of Journalism. With more than 10 years of writing experience and a background in news reporting for Ohio newspapers, she's published pieces in multiple print and online publications. When she's not on deadline or chasing after her toddler, she's hunting for hidden gems in Ohio or getting lost in a good book.
The only thing better than satisfying your sweet tooth is satisfying your sweet tooth with locally produced candy and chocolate treats. Thankfully, there are plenty of Ohio chocolate companies and candy stores where you can do just that. The following are what we consider to be some of the best candy shops in the state. We think you’re going to discover your new favorite on this rich and flavorful list.
This popular factory, museum and candy shop offers some of Ohio's best chocolate and candy. With shop locations all over central Ohio, access to their delicious chocolate covered strawberries and other delicious treats is easy. The Anthony Thomas Candy Company factory and museum is located at 1777 Arlingate Ln., Columbus, OH 43228.
The largest candy store in America (according to the company's website,) offers all the candy you could ever imagine—and then some. Sweeties also offers a mini golf course as well as an old-fashioned soda shop with 200 different flavors of soda pop, milkshakes, malts and more. You could make a whole day out of a visit to b.a. Sweeties! b.a. Sweetie Candy Company located at 6770 Brookpark Road, Cleveland, OH 44129.
This locally owned and operated Ohio candy store features all the classic candy creations in addition to sugar free chocolates and candies, a large selection of nuts, specialty popcorn and gift baskets. Maumee Valley Chocolate and Candy is located at 101 E Wayne St., Maumee, OH 43537.
Specializing in 1950s, 60s and 70s candy, you''re sure to find your favorite candy past time here. Just try to baffle them with a hard to find flavor, the shop is pretty likely to have it down one of its many aisles. Boyd's Retro Candy Store is located at 954 Phillips Ave, Toledo, OH 43612.
Heggy's has offered some of the best handcrafted, old-fashioned chocolates and candies since 1923. It is located at 743 Cleveland Ave. NW., Canton, OH 44701.
7. Dietsch Brothers Fine Chocolates and Ice Cream (Findlay)
Since 1937, the staff at Dietsch Brothers have been determined to "make every day a sweet day." Dietsch Brothers Fine Chocolates and Ice Cream is located at 400 W. Main Cross St., Findlay, OH 45840.
This old fashioned gem of a candy store is one of America's oldest family owned and operated confectionery, it has been around since 1840! The candies at Wittich's are truly one of a kind, with so many types of hand dipped and molded treats available. You'll want to try the annual Circleville Pumpkin Show baskets of goodies. Wittich's is located at 117 W. High St., Circleville, OH 43113.
Esther's secret recipe makes some of the finest chocolates to ever come out of Ohio, and (thankfully) there are multiple store locations throughout the state. The store pictured is located at 5500 Harrison Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45248.
10. Winans Fine Chocolates & Coffees (Troy and Piqua)
Coffee pairs perfectly with Winans fine chocolates and treats. Winans Fine Chocolates & Coffee has multiple locations. The store pictured is located at 310 Spring St. Piqua, OH 45356.
Is your mouth watering yet? What is your favorite of the many Ohio chocolate companies and candy shops? Did it make it onto our list? Let us know!
If you are looking for more ways to satisfy that sweet tooth, then we recommend gassing up the car and getting on the road for our ultimate Ohio pie shop road trip. This trip takes you to seven of the greatest pie shops across the Buckeye state with a little under 7 hours of driving. We think that the itinerary would make for a great weekend getaway in Ohio.
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