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The Sweetest Road Trip In Alabama Takes You To 7 Old School Chocolate Shops

Are you the ultimate Alabama chocolate lover? If so, you’re in luck! Alabama is home to several candy/chocolate shops that sell a variety of delicious chocolates. And these aren’t chocolates that are manufactured in a large facility and delivered to your local grocery store. Instead, these are chocolates that are handcrafted and sold in local shops.

Listed below, we’ve mapped out a road trip that’ll take you to seven of the best chocolate shops in Alabama. The road trip begins in Huntsville at Pizzelle’s Confections, and it ends in Gulf Shores at Chocolate Corner & Ice Cream. Follow along on the interactive map.

Let’s get started:

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1. Pizzelle's Confections - Huntsville
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Pizzelle's Confections is located at historic Lowe Mill and specializes in fine chocolates that are a work of art. In fact, they're so beautiful you might think twice about eating them. This North Alabama candy shop offers bon bons, truffles, chocolate bars, and more. Pizzelle's Confections is located at 2211 Seminole Dr. SW #4A, Huntsville, AL 35805.

Get an in-depth look at the love and work these two sisters put into their truffles and chocolates:

2211 Seminole Dr SW #4a, Huntsville, AL 35805, USA
2. Morgan Price Candy Company - Decatur
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Morgan Price Candy Company has been in business for more than 25 years. All chocolates, which are made from family recipes, are created by hand in small batches. In addition to candy, Morgan Price Candy Company also sells a variety of unique gifts. Morgan Price Candy Company is located at 1735 6th Ave. SE, Decatur, AL 35601.
1735 6th Ave SE, Decatur, AL 35601, USA
3. Chocolatà Artisanal Chocolatier - Birmingham
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Chocolatà Artisanal Chocolatier has only been open since 2017, but it's already made a name for itself. This chocolate shop's chocolate stands out because it's made from 100% pure cacao from Latin America. A few of its chocolate options include Moonwalk Chocolate Granola, Unicorn Bark, and Milky Crater Crunch Bar. Chocolatà Artisanal Chocolatier is located at 1927 2nd Ave. N, Birmingham, AL 35203.
701 37th St S unit 5, Birmingham, AL 35222, USA
4. Three Georges Candy - Mobile
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Since opening in 1917, Three Georges Candy has become one of Alabama's top candy shops. It offers all types of candies, and its variety of chocolates can't be beat! A couple of customer favorites include Chocolate Pecan Turtles and Heavenly Hash. Three Georges Candy is located at 226 Dauphin St., Mobile, AL 36602.
226 Dauphin St, Mobile, AL 36602, USA
5. Punta Clara Kitchen - Point Clear
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Punta Clara Kitchen has been in business for more than 60 years. It's well known for its specialty chocolates, which are made from family recipes. One of the shop's most popular chocolates is its Chocolate Covered English Toffee. Customers can't get enough of it! Punta Clara Kitchen is located at 17111 Scenic Hwy 98, Point Clear, AL 36564.
17111 Scenic Hwy 98, Fairhope, AL 36532, USA
6. Fairhope Chocolate - Fairhope
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Fairhope Chocolate is located inside Fairhope's French Quarter and specializes in Belgian chocolates. For something a little different, be sure to give the Chocolate Covered Gourmet Apples a try. You'll love them! Fairhope Chocolate is located at 42 1/2 S Section St., Fairhope, AL 36532.
403 Fairhope Ave, Fairhope, AL 36532
7. Chocolate Corner & Ice Cream - Gulf Shores
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Chocolate Corner & Ice Cream specializes in handcrafted chocolates, including gourmet truffles, specialty barks, and more. This chocolate shop's chocolate is so delicious it was voted Alabama's #1 chocolate shop in 2017. Chocolate Corner & Ice Cream is located at 200 W Fort Morgan Rd., Gulf Shores, AL 36542. Its hours are as follows: Monday-Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.; Sunday, 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
200 W Fort Morgan Rd, Gulf Shores, AL 36542, USA

Are you the ultimate Alabama chocolate lover? If so, where are your favorite places to get chocolates and truffles in Alabama? Let us know in the comments. Take a look at one of the biggest chocolate shops in Alabama.

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What are the best candy shops in Alabama?

The best candy shops in Alabama include:

  • Three Georges Candy. Located in Mobile, this is an old-fashioned candy shop with a soda fountain and is big on nostalgia. The turtles, pralines, and malted chocolate balls will have you coming back for more. 
  • Punta Clara Kitchen. This candy shop in Point Clear uses family recipes to make fudge, pralines, and much more. Everything is made by two sisters who focus on quality and flavor.
  • Whistle Stop Sweet Shop. Known for its fudge, Whistle Stop has only six flavors, but they’re so good people keep coming back for more. These are Rocky Road, Chocolate Pecan, Chocolate Fudge, Tiger Butter, Peanut Butter, and Maple Walnut.
  • Dees Pecan Company. If you like pecans, this is the place for you as they make pecan pralines, turtles, pecan logs, pecan divinity, fiddlesticks, peanut butter cups, toffees, and more.

Discover more about the best candy shops in Alabama. 

What are the best dessert stops in Alabama?

The best dessert stops in Alabama include:

  • Cammie’s Old Dutch Ice Cream Shoppe. This ice cream parlor has been around since 1959 serving amazing banana splits.
  • Cream & Cones Ice Cream Lounge. Try a Doughnut Ice Cream Burger or a Cotton Candy Ice Cream Burrito.
  • Trowbridge’s. For a trip back through time, come to this place that’s been serving up sweets since 1918.
  • Kreme Delite. If you like an old-fashioned drive-in place, come to the one that’s been around since 1951.

Find out more about the best dessert stops in Alabama. 

What are the most iconic snacks in Alabama?

The most iconic snacks in Alabama include:

  • Boiled Peanuts. This is a staple all over the South and in Alabama, you can get them salted or with cajun spices.
  • Fried Pickles. Leave it to Alabama to deep-fry anything. Sliced, breaded, deep-friend pickles are a popular treat dipped in ranch dressing.
  • Pralines. Made of caramel and pecans, you’ll find these sweets all over the state, especially around the holidays.
  • Goo Goo Clusters. These gooey confections are made of caramel, marshmallow, peanuts, and chocolate and they are divine.

Learn more about the most iconic snacks in Alabama. 

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