The Sweetest Road Trip in Arizona Takes You to 9 Old-School Chocolate Shops

No matter whose sweet tooth needs to be satisfied, these nine candy shops in Arizona have a little something for everyone. From old-fashioned sweets like Bottle Caps to gourmet slabs of fudge in all sorts of unbelievable flavors and Arizona chocolate that will melt in your mouth, your taste buds will go nuts on this blissfully sweet road trip to some of the best Arizona chocolate and candy shops. Hope you have a really good toothbrush!

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1. Old Town Candy & Toys (Scottsdale)

Candy and toys under the same roof? If you bring your kids to Old Town Candy & Toys, they may never want to leave. And a candy store that looks this nostalgic is bound to be full of treasures. Fill up a bag with goodies from over 150 bulk bins and pay based on weight, so feel free to mix and match until your heart's content! This is one of the best old-fashioned candy shops in Arizona.

2. Sweeties Candy of Arizona (Chandler)

When there's enough candy to warrant having numbered aisles, you know the shop is worth visiting. This is basically an incredible warehouse of sweets, stocked floor-to-ceiling with all your favorite childhood memories. Whether it's Arizona chocolate or candy you're after, you'll certainly find it here! Visit the official website for Sweeties Candy of Arizona to shop online.

3. Candy Addict (Tempe)

With over 1,500 different sweet treats, kids of all ages are guaranteed to enter Candy Addict with wide eyes and dropped jaws. Get ready for the sugar coma of a lifetime at The Candy Addict Store.

4. Cerreta Candy Company (Glendale)

Not only is Cerreta Candy Company full of gourmet chocolates and other treats, but they're also made right in front of your eyes! The store celebrates each season to the fullest, so visit before fall is over to sample some scrumptious caramel apples and more festive morsels! This is one of the best chocolate shops in Arizona.

5. Treat Center on Whiskey Row (Prescott)

Located on historic Whiskey Row, this charming mom-and-pop candy shop looks like it came straight out of the 1950s. You'll find every treat imaginable, from old-fashioned faves like PEZ dispensers to all of the hottest treats from this century as well as ice cream. Visit the Facebook page for Treat Center on Whiskey Row for more information and updates.

6. Rickeldoris Candy & Popcorn Company (Jerome)

After a fright-filled day in Arizona's most famous ghost town, some comfort food is definitely in order. Nothing brightens the mood quite like taking a trip down memory lane, and that's exactly what you'll do at this adorable shop with old-fashioned candy and other treats. For location and hours, visit Rickeldoris Candy & Popcorn Company's website.

7. The Sedona Fudge Company (Sedona)

Looking for "chocolate shops near me" during a visit to Sedona? How about a store dedicated entirely to fudge? Count us in! There are dozens of varieties to choose from, and the view is almost as sweet as the treats themselves. They also have a variety of cookies to choose from as well! Visit the official website of The Sedona Fudge Company to learn more.

8. Sweet Shoppe Candy Store (Flagstaff)

This 100-year-old building was once a mercantile, adding to the charm that already surrounds retro candy stores. The Sweet Shoppe specializes in gourmet creations like hand-dipped caramel apples, homemade fudge, and even edible gift baskets. More deliciousness can be found on Sweet Shoppe Candy Store's website.

9. Sweet Country Charm Fudge & Gifts (Payson)

MORE FUDGE! You probably have several cavities by now that didn't exist before this trip, but our last stop is icing on the cake, so to speak. With more varieties of the old-fashioned treat than you've ever seen in one place, Sweet Country Charm is the best grand finale we could imagine. Aside from fudge, there's also some great truffles in Arizona to be found here. Visit the website of Sweet Country Charm Fudge & Gifts to place an order online if you can't make it to the store.

What other Arizona chocolate and candy shops should be added to the list? Tell us all about your favorites through our nominations page. Before heading out on this Arizona chocolate and candy road trip, make sure you have everything you need for the trip!

For an Arizona excursion of the haunted variety, check out our article: This Haunted Road Trip Will Lead You To The Scariest Places In Arizona.