This Massive Candy Store In Philadelphia Will Make You Feel Like A Kid Again
Philadelphians seem to have a sweet tooth! From inventing the root beer float, to making some of the best ice cream in the country, to being home to the nation’s oldest continuously operated candy shop… you’d better hope we also have good dentists. If you can’t get enough of vintage penny candy or hand made chocolate, you’ll need to check out the best candy shop in Philadelphia – Shane Confectionery.
The building at 110 Market Street has been a candy shop since 1863, and owned by Shane Confectionery since 1911.
The shop has always been known for its homemade chocolates, and much of the machinery used in the early days of the shop still makes candies to this day.
To complete the vintage look and tribute to candy makers past, the shop offers classic penny candies that will remind you of your childhood! Or...your parents’ childhood...
Shane Confectionery holds the title of America's oldest candy shop, and the attention to detail and quality candy they produce are the reason why business is always booming.
In 2010, the historic candy shop was purchased by Eric and Ryan Berley, who owned the nearby Franklin Fountain retro ice cream shop. The Berley brothers have combined their love of confections and ice cream to make the 100 block of Market Street the sweetest place in Philadelphia.
You can find directions to Shane Confectionary here, or just head down to Front and Market. If you want to have a truly great night, visit the best candy store in Philadelphia for dessert after dining at one of the best restaurants in Philadelphia! Talk about treating yourself right.
OnlyInYourState may earn compensation through affiliate links in this article.
Kim Magaraci graduated Rutgers University with a degree in Geography and has spent the last seven years as a freelance travel writer. Contact: kmagaraci@onlyinyourstate.com
