The Sweetest Road Trip in Wyoming Takes You To 8 Old-School Chocolate Shops
By Kim Magaraci|Updated on January 27, 2023(Originally published January 23, 2023)
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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
Life in Wyoming is sweet – and it’s even sweeter when you know where to find some delicious, homemade Wyoming chocolate! Whether for a romantic chocolate and wine tour for two with your sweetheart or whether you’re on the hunt for the perfect gift, take a few days to explore the best candy-makers in the West. Your adventures will only get sweeter on this delicious road trip to some of the best chocolate shops in Wyoming!
Yippy I-O Candy Co. is a colorful shop that's full of candy as far as the eye can see! This candy warehouse will make your sweet tooth explode. Be sure to try their fudge and other Wyoming-made goodies!
Atelier Ortega is a smaller, lesser known chocolate shop in Jackson that's the workshop of one of the world's best chocolatiers. Here, art meets chocolate! Enjoy Ortega's masterful creations: truffles, hot chocolates, turtles, tantalizing chocolate desserts more. Affogatos, gelato macaroons, patisseries, and more can all be found, along with custom masterpieces. But be warned... these artisan chocolate treats are almost too gorgeous to eat! Don't believe us? Check out the Atelier Facebook page for some seriously dreamy chocolate inspo.
Star Valley Chocolate Factory is a little family-owned shop right on Afton's Main Street. They specialize in truffles and homemade chocolate nougat. This place is so sweet, you'll want to visit again and again.
Editor's Note: Star Valley whipped up their last batch of truffles in 2019. This local gem will be greatly missed! But you can still get your Wyoming chocolate fix from one of the other shops on our list.
Cowtown Candy Co.
is one of Cody's finest chocolate shops! Enjoy their rich fudge, nutty turtles, and fluffy truffles during a visit to one of Wyoming's coolest towns, as well as their cute "Wyoming"-inspired gifts. Learn more about this totally sweet chocolate shop in Cody, WY.
Queen Bee Gardens
is a unique shop in Lovell that specializes in honey-based treats! Try honey dark chocolate alongside sweet honey sticks for a super tasty treat.
Yes, there are more than a few reasons to visit Meeteetse! This super tiny town is home to one of the best chocolate shops in Wyoming... not to mention one of the most unique candy shops
in the state. Started up as a way to raise money for rodeo expenses, Meeteetse Chocolatier
is now world-famous for its boozy chocolates, fine ingredients, and incredible service. In fact, if you ever notice the shop temporarily closed, it might be because the owner has popped out of the country to hunt for new and exotic beans and flavors to add to his creations.
Pictured: Gingerbread Caramel truffle. Also swoon-worthy is the Mulled Wine Belgian Chocolate, but you definitely can't go wrong with anything here!
Donnells Candies
may be hard to find, but it's so worth the search. This multi-generational ice cream shop and chocolatier is a dream come true for anyone with a sweet tooth, and has been dishing up goodies since 1956. Everything is whipped up in copper kettles the old fashioned way! Take some handmade treats home with you and enjoy a cone while you browse!
The Chocolate Cellar
is the best candy shop in Laramie! This simple, no-frills candy shop features some of the best made-in-Wyoming sweet treats you'll ever get the pleasure of trying. For fall, be sure to check out the apple pie truffles. In winter, sample the whole lineup! Eggnog... buttered rum... candy cane...
Chocolate is pretty universal and irresistible, we think. While not a complete list of where to find the best chocolate in Wyoming, these mom-and-pop candy shops are definitely a great place to start! What are your favorite hidden gems when your sweet tooth is calling?
Don’t stop with just chocolate! If you’re looking for more sweets in the Cowboy State, make a trip to some of our favorite ice cream shops in Wyoming.
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