In the Beehive State, we know how to deliver the sugar fix you’re searching for. From homemade fudge to please any chocoholic, to the very best in foreign candies, Utah is home to some seriously delicious, handcrafted sweets. Here are the 6 best candy stores in the state.
Blickenstaff's may be a toy store, but what is the fun of playing with toys if there is no candy? With retro American candy, European candy, and candy bulk bins, Blickenstaff's is sure to have the candy from your childhood that you’re looking for.
A Salt Lake City landmark, Hatch Family Chocolates is run by couple trained in the traditional American art of dipping chocolate and quality confection. This candy shop has been featured on television and enjoys boisterous popularity.
The Chocolate Covered Wagon sells pretty much any kind of chocolate confection, but also addicting, individually wrapped salt-water taffies, gourmet popcorn, and caramel apples. Featured on the Food Network and the Travel Channel, the shop also sells gift baskets if you’re looking to share some sugary goodness with a loved one. Without a doubt, this candy shop is one of Utah’s best.
Specializing in boxed chocolates, Mrs. Cavanaugh’s Chocolates & Ice Cream allows you to customize your own box of delectable chocolates. Famous for their English toffee, “Pecan Cavaliers,” caramels, and cherry cordials, the shop also sells ice cream.
Rebecca’s Chocolates is another classic Utah chocolate and sweets shop that attracts chocoholics from across Salt Lake Valley. These people know their chocolate and retain their reputation by way of their pure, mouth-watering chocolates that are made with passion and expertise.
With its origins in William Startup’s candy business is 1830s Manchester, England, the company was transferred to Utah by Startup’s son who had joined the Mormon Church. Since then, the company has been located in Provo and—to this day—creates signature Utah candies. Their most popular creation is the sucker, which comes in a variety of simple but delicious flavors.