9 Willy Wonka Worthy Candy Shops Around Cleveland You Need To Visit
When you have a sweet tooth… well, it’s truly a weakness. Bake sales beckon to you from across auditoriums and the scent of baking confections interrupts your focus in public places. If you’re a lover of all things delicious, then Greater Cleveland truly is the perfect place for you. Get ready for a sweet escape, because we’re off to explore some delightful destinations where you’ll want to stock up on delicacies.
This megastore is jam-packed with treats, ranging from nostalgic and familiar to groundbreaking and delicious. Anything you can imagine is probably on these shelves, as they have tons to peruse. Throwback sweets from the 1920s to yesteryear offer diversity and over 600 bins of bulk candy will lead you to make some very complicated decisions. Set a budget before you visit, because you could purchase enough candy to last a lifetime in just one trip.
Once upon a time, neighborhood kids gathered at the local soda fountain after class to socialize. While those days are long gone, the familiarity of the era is celebrated at this throwback sweet shop. With a variety of delicious ice cream flavors and all sorts of confections that are prepared in-house, there are oodles of options at Sweet Moses.
As you head into the suburbs, quaint eateries and candy shops seem to become more abundant. Strongsville, a bustling suburb complete with a little bit of everything, has one awesome sweet shop that locals love. With handmade chocolates, popcorn, and other treats, your mouth will doubtlessly be watering. Plus, they've got an on-site restaurant. Who says dinner has to come before dessert?
Quirky sweets and nostalgic treats are the name of the game at this California-based candy chain. Though it is a more common sight out west, there are only two locations in Ohio. Clevelanders, of course, are fortunate enough to have one of those locations right in their backyard. Retro knickknacks, crazy soda flavors, and unusual candies are abundant at this awesome little shop.
Popcorn, candies, ice cream, and gourmet delicacies made in and around Ohio... count me in! This adorable little sweet shop is located right beside the waterfall in the heart of Chagrin Falls, and it has delighted locals with its selection for decades. Presidents, celebrities, and international tourists can't resist its delicious selection.
Sweetie's is a Clevelander's dream! This iconic candy warehouse is overflowing with $3 million worth of candy. Anything you can dream up is abundant in this super sweet place. Jelly beans, chocolates, lollipops, and super sweet sodas are always fan favorites. Plus, their campus has an on-site soda fountain and mini golf course. A sweets fanatic could spend hours at this awesome warehouse.
A trip through the West Side Market is always stimulating. There's simply so much to do and see that one may overlook the most intriguing booths. If you've never visited Toney's Baloney, then you have probably never tried chocolate peanut butter bacon. Candied bacon is their specialty, and though you can stock up on a variety of meats and sweets at this booth, the choco-bacon is definitely the star of the show.
Chocolates are arguably the most delicious confection in the world... hands down. The right kinds of handmade chocolates just melt in your mouth, immersing your taste buds in a bit of heavenly delight. This Lakewood candy shop is a fan favorite, and it's no secret why. Their truffles are simply to die for!
In the midst of the Great Depression, a man named Mike Malley decided to spread a bit of cheer by taking on life as a chocolatier. After the success of his first storefront, he opened the current Lakewood location in 1949. Complete with oodles of sweets and a retro soda fountain and ice cream parlor, this adorable destination is beloved by Clevelanders everywhere.
There’s so much to discover in The Land! Your taste buds, it seems, have an endless selection of delicious destinations to explore. What’s your favorite local confectionery?
If you enjoyed these shops, just wait until you take this ice cream road trip through Cleveland.
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