These 7 Candy Shops In Pittsburgh Will Make Your Sweet Tooth Explode

See how many pieces of your favorite candy - displayed in the candy buffet - you can stuff into a box for five dollars at Grandpa Joe's Candy Shop in the Strip District. But, definitely don't stop there. Smile and show off your wax teeth. Drink an old-fashioned soda, available in more than 300 flavors, And, watch a bit of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.

Indulge in an epic sugar rush at Grandpa Joe's Candy Shop, open Sunday and Monday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Tantalize your taste buds when you breathe in the aroma of homemade candy - made on site - at Yetter's Candies. The old-fashioned candy shop and ice cream soda fountain features such scrumptious favorites as chocolate covered chips, chocolate coins, and chocolate covered pretzels.

Drop by Yetter's Candies Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Nothing quite hits the spot like homemade chocolate. Stock up on delectable chocolate candy - fudge, chocolate covered pretzels, and truffles are just the tip of the proverbial iceberg - at the charming Sinful Sweets Chocolate Company. Browse the shop that also features scrumptious cupcakes and ice cream.

Sinful Sweets Chocolate Company welcomes candy lovers Monday through Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Thursday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Pick up plenty of penny candy and other enticing treats at The Flying Squirrel, which also features vintage toys. Order an old-fashioned, handmade ice cream cone or a scrumptious ice cream sandwich after stocking up on your favorite candy.

Discover the magic of The Flying Squirrel Tuesday and Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Thursday through Saturday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Channel your inner child when you visit Rocket Fizz. Browse the pop cases, brimming with different flavors of pop, then start picking your favorite childhood candy: marshmallow cones, Laffy Taffy, Moon Pies, and Pez.

Stop by Rocket Fizz at the Waterfront Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Enter a magical world of chocolate at Sarris Candies. Stroll through the charming candy store and factory, where you'll find such favorites as chocolate covered pretzels, chocolate bars, and Peanut Butter Meltaways. End your visit with a treat from the old-fashioned ice cream parlor.

Sarris Candies is open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Feel the nostalgia wash over you when you stop by Katie's Kandy, a charming candy shop brimming with old-fashioned favorites like rock candy, Goo Goo Clusters, and Clark Bars. Don't forget to pick up a flavored soda in a glass bottle.

Indulge your sweet tooth at Katie's Kandy Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.