Whether it’s the holidays that bring out your sweet tooth or if it’s more of a year-round affliction, you’ll be happy to know that there are plenty of places in New Hampshire to satisfy that craving. We particularly love the many chocolate shops that can be found here. To enjoy them, we suggest making a day of it by hopping in the car and road-tripping to some of the best New Hampshire chocolates! Here is a complete map and driving directions – you can hop on the tour from your own starting point.

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1. Chutters, Littleton
Chutters, 43 Main St, Littleton, NH 03561, USA
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This special spot has been delighting locals and visitors since the 19th century! Guinness World Records calls this the "World's Longest Candy Counter" and you'll be amazed at all the sugary, chocolatey sweets it holds! Find them at 43 Main St, Littleton.

Check out Chutters and its massive candy counter in this video from EJs World:
2. Granite State Candy Shoppe, Concord
Granite State Candy Shoppe, 13 Warren St, Concord, NH 03301, USA
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This old-fashioned candy shop has been in operation since 1927! Over all those years they've perfected the art of chocolate, but they also make a mean maple candy! Check them out at 13 Warren St., Concord.
3. Dancing Lion Chocolate, Manchester
Dancing Lion Chocolate, 917 Elm St, Manchester, NH 03101, USA
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This spot isn't like the others on the list. It's run by a former physicist who followed a calling to become a master chocolatier. Richard Tango-Lowy creates one-of-a-kind chocolate concoctions that are sometimes only available for one day! You'll love the Mayan drinking chocolate for one of the most chocolatey experiences you'll ever have. Check the out at 917 Elm St., Manchester.

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4. Van Otis Chocolates, Manchester
Van Otis Chocolates, 341 Elm St, Manchester, NH 03101, USA
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Van Otis has been satisfying sweet teeth (sweet tooths?) for over 85 years! During that time they've created a shop that's worth as many trips as you can make. Time your visit with one of their chocolate making classes and be sure to take one of their factory tours. They're located at 341 Elm St., Manchester.

Watch this video talking about Van Otis Chocolates' history and all of the fine chocolates they have crafted over the years:
5. Pearls Candy & Nuts, Windham
Pearls Candy & Nuts NH, 58 Range Rd, Windham, NH 03087, USA
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Vintage candy, old-fashioned confections and lots of heart make this place a must-stop. You'll find walls of portioned chocolate treats along with fun candies from the 50s, 60s, and 70s. You can find them at 58 Range Rd, Windham.
6. Byrne & Carlson Chocolatier, Portsmouth
Byrne & Carlson Chocolatier, 121 State Street, Portsmouth, NH 03801, USA
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What sets this chocolate shop apart from the rest is the focus on ingredients. There's nothing but the best in these beautiful bars. Try the truffles! They're some of the most delicious around. Find them at 121 State St., Portsmouth.
7. The Old Country Store and Museum, Moultonborough
The Old Country Store and Museum, 1011 Whittier Hwy, Moultonborough, NH 03254, USA
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This shop has the distinction of being one of the oldest surviving businesses in America - and boy are we glad they're still around. While you can find plenty of general store-type merchandise we recommend stopping in for their candy and chocolate supply! Visit them at 1011 Whittier Hwy, Moultonborough.
8. The Bavarian Chocolate Haus, North Conway
Bavarian Chocolate Haus, 2483 White Mountain Hwy, North Conway, NH 03860, USA
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This wonderful store could sell anything and we'd still want to visit just to walk into this quirky old house! But, lucky for us they actually hold some of the best chocolate in the state. This German spot in the White Mountains offers hand-dipped chocolate and delicious hot fudge. Find them at 2483 White Mountain Highway, North Conway.

Learn more about the Bavarian Chocolate Haus from the owner, David Hallett in this quick video:

 

Well, there you have it – some of the best New Hampshire chocolate in town. Which one is your favorite? If you have a pretty insistent sweet tooth, learn more about one of our favorite candy shops. It’s huge and full of enough candy to keep you on a sugar high for weeks!

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More sweet treats in New Hampshire

Chris Muras | February 09, 2023

Where can you find the best chocolate in New Hampshire?

Whether you stick to the old favorites like Van Otis Chocolates which has been in business since 1935, or you love trying up-and-coming boutique chocolate shops like Petrova Chocolates across the border in Boston, there are some downright delicious options when it comes to finding great chocolate. Here are a few places to find the best chocolate in New Hampshire:

  • L.A. Burdick, Walpole, NH: From drinking chocolate to bonbons, (and the famous Burdick Mouse) this epic chocolate shop is the baby of chocolatier Larry Burdick whose time in Switzerland really inspired him to take his love of chocolate to new heights.
  • Van Otis Chocolates: This legendary chocolatier has been wowing New Hampshire for nearly 90 years. Every type of chocolate confection you can imagine awaits you in Manchester or Wolfeboro.

 

Honorable mention: Petrova Chocolates, Boston, MA: Betty Petrova's chocolate bonbons are on fire, and so is the shop that she opened in 2020. The following year she had already won the Best of Boston award from Boston Magazine. The awards keep coming - and your tastebuds will thank you for crossing into Massachusetts for a quick bonbon fix.

Are there any candy stores in New Hampshire?

New Hampshire certainly knows how to rock a sweet tooth. Here are a few candy stores in New Hampshire worth stopping in a time or two:

      • Chutters, Littleton, NH: With perhaps the longest candy counter in the world, Chutters is one of the best candy shops in New Hampshire.
      • Lee's Candy Kitchen, Meredith, NH: Jars and jars of colorful candy to choose from, and some pretty amazing fudge too.
      • Kellerhaus, Laconia, NH: Chocolate, fudge, candy, jellies, and jams are all ready for your snacking pleasure. The ice cream sundae bar is worthy of seconds as well.

 

Read about these and many more in this article showing off the best candy stores in New Hampshire.

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