Mouthwatering Candy Stores in Cincinnati

The Sweet Boutique

★★★★★ 4.8 (8)

"Stop here! Worth the visit. Service was great. Girl behind the counter smiled the entire time we ordered. Everyone on the car had a different drink and everyone said that it was the best coffee they had ever had. Get the beignets!! Orders two orders! Cool atmosphere. We played cards while we waited! Looks like they had a few lunch items, but had lots of cookies and desserts. And liquor!! We will stop on our way back home also!"

Esther Price Candies & Gifts

★★★★☆ 4.3 (10) • $$

"How can a chocolate store be anything but delightful! They have so many scrumptious chocolates to choose from it's hard to decide! The best part is they have samples waiting for you right at the door. Dark or milk chocolate ~ trust me you won't be disappointed. As you breeze through the store you'll find other small dishes of candy to sample.Not only do they have chocolates but they have a variety of other candies ~ including Jelly Bellies :) You can find really nice last minute gift items here too. Be sure and check the sale table for great bargains! I love stopping here, especially around the holidays, because there is always something special.If there's a chocolate you want to try just ask the girls behind the counter, they're more than happy to accommodate you with a sample bite."

The Coffee Bean

★★★★☆ 3.8 (4)

"Awesome coffee!!!Friendly folks.Love the candy too (coffee oriented)They close early, and not open on Monday."

Grandpa Joe's Candy Shop

★★★★★ 4.5 (20) • $$

"Candy, candy, and more candy! Oh the nostalgia! If you want all the old school candy and soda your heart can desire, this is the store for you. This is a fun store with all the old school vibes. You name about any candy and I'm sure it is there. They even have ice cream for cups and cones. My little heart smiled when I walked in and saw all of the candy I grew up on. They even have what is called Grandpa Joe's $5 Candy Buffet. I surely participated in this! It's where you get a box and fill it up with all the candy that can fit from a certain section in the store and it's $5. The only rule is the lid must close. Man oh man, my lid closed, but barely! Lol! It was fun and even more interesting to see how much candy I could stuff in this box. Definitely, go by Grandpa Joe's and experience all the nostalgic vibes!"

Murray Bros Old Time Store

★★★★☆ 3.7 (10) • $

"Was walking past, saw the window, HAD to go in! Besides all the candy your childhood can remember they sell lotto tickets. But lets get back to the candy shall we? OMG!!! They had candy cigarettes! Yes I know that is not PC but screw PC! They had the things I used to pretend were the same cigs my parents smoked. They had pixie sticks! They had stuff I haven't seen since dinosaurs roamed the earth! And they had barrels where you could take a brown paper bag and load up on whatever loose candy they had that you wanted. Can you say Tootsie Roll pops and peppermints for days? And at great prices. Plus the owner at the counter was the sweetest lady to talk to. Oh! They also have spices that you can buy as much or as little as you want too. This store is just too much fun :)"

Sweet Sensations Chocolates and Candy

★★☆☆☆ 2.4 (5)

"Good service, and a nice selection of sugar-free chocolates and hard candy, which is important when you have diabetic relatives with a sweet tooth.They had a good selection of pre-packaged candy as well ranging in quality from 'penny' candy to more luxury-grade chocolates.It seemed that anything sold by weight they were willing to sell even by 1/4-lb, which some shops are unwilling to do. I felt the prices were quite reasonable."

Tickled Sweet

★★★★★ 4.9 (21) • $

"This is just the most adorable shop in the heart of downtown Old Milford. Another gem to this community. There are nice tables out front and plenty of free parking nearby. The staff was so friendly and helpful. They have everything here from small gifts, to bags of coffee, every candy on earth, fudge, macarons, and even cards! I tried some fudge, got a cute mothers day gift, snagged one of their last St Pattys Day hot chocolate bombs, and tried the macarons. Everything was great and I know the gift will be loved. As it was off season, they did not have chocolate strawberries readily available, but if you call ahead they will make them by request! I cannot wait to come back and try those among other things!"

Graeter's Confectnry

★★★★☆ 4 (8) • $

"Having only been to two Graeter's locations -- here and Colerain Twp. -- this is my favorite Graeter's. There are very few things finer than an afternoon of shopping at Mustard Seed and then eating a cheese crown or other delicious delight from one of Cincinnati's finest ice cream makers. The staff here is friendly and there's a great view from the small park area across the street."

Friesinger's Chocolates

★★★★★ 4.8 (5) • $$

"Move out of the way Esther Price! Friesinger's chocolate may just be more delicious! Towards the back of the store, there is a large glass window where you can see the chocolates actually being made and packaged. I remember watching intently when I was younger and having day dreams about working there. Yum! My favorites: milk chocolate polywogs, english toffee, and milk chocolate caramels. They have so many different types of chocolate, and a wide selection of sugar free candy and chocolate as well. The staff is always so friendly, and more than willing to offer you a sample chocolate. I haven't seen Friesinger's ever distributed in grocery stores, so you have to make a trip to the store. Although it is hidden away on an industrial looking road, it is SO worth it. Some of the best chocolate I have ever had in my life!"

Sweet Dreams Candy

★★★☆☆ 2.6 (18) • $$$

"This candy shop at Newport on the Levee is so cute and has amazing fudge! They have a lot of other candy options of course, including freshly made items, but my family really likes the fudge. My mom is particularly obsessed with the crème brûlée fudge (a flavor we have never seen anywhere else). I really like the birthday cake flavor, but all the other ones I have tried were good too! The employees are sweet and helpful. Downsides would definitely be accessibility and price... the fudge is sold by the chunk and is not cheap. You also pretty much have to pay to park in a parking garage to come here, but there are lots of other fun things to see at the Levee while there!"

Heartland Homemade Ice cream

★★★★★ 4.9 (17)

"Amazingly creamy and delicious flavors... we all gave the cornbread ice cream a try and it was surprisingly delicious. I was a little sad I couldn't try the black licorice, maybe next time. I had the butter pecan and to my delight, was actually buttery. Friendly service and plenty of place to sit inside for our little group."

Grandpa Joe's Candy Shop

★★★★★ 4.6 (23) • $

"This is the best little candy store around! First right across the street from a movie theatre! I love it. ..you can buy candy from today's treats to the treats we had as little kids. Plus they have bottled drinks of all sorts. Tonight I walked to a display of dill pickle cotton candy. In the back is a variety mix where you fill a box for $5 of anything you want. Last but not least they play the movie Willy Wonka on the TV screen around the clock."

Peter Minges & Son Wholesale Confectionery

★★★★☆ 4 (14) • $

"Stumbled upon this little candy shop one day after shopping at Cappel's right across the street. Having no idea what to expect I wondered into this place and then my eyes busted out of their sockets. I'm not even a huge sweets person but there is something about walking into a candy store that just really gets me going. Memories of when, and where I ate the candy. Where we bought it as kids. I remember me and my brother scraping quarters together to go buy those vanilla french chews from the five and dime down the street. That kinda stuff. And this place is full of nostalgia for me. They have everything from red hots, to gummy bears, rock candy, chocolate and truffles to liquorice. Literally anything you could ever want, and if they don't have it, I'm sure they could get it.My only disappointment, which may be a positive for others, is that this candy is in bulk. So you can buy a 10 lb bag of lemonheads for $22. Now I am the wrong person to ask because I have no idea if that is cheap or not. But what they have is quality, and the staff is very friendly. I was looking to buy those cheap gold coin chocolates and they were out so close to St. Paddy's Day but the nice woman named a few other places that might still have them. I really appreciated that she took the time to help me! That is not common these days. Stop in Minges and just look around if nothing else. Super fun and there are some things that are not in bulk if you just want a quick sugar rush ;)"

Grandpa Joe’s Candy Shop

★★★★★ 5 (1)

"This candy store, in the heart of downtown Springfield, is amazing. I mean that.Let's make this easy. Do you like?* Retro American chocolate bars* Imported chocolate bars* Fudge* All kinds of fizzy drinks?* Novelties * Collectables* An ice cream counter with hand dipped cones and sundaes* And there's even a couple of pinball machines you can play.If you have a sweet tooth...PS, check out the photos. Words don't do this place justice."

Esther Price Candies

★★★★★ 4.8 (17) • $$

"Obsessed with Ester Price! Best part of growing up in the Dayton/Cincinnati area. I had the cream filled hearts at our wedding and all the out of towners were in love. So when we were back in town, I had to take my husband...KID IN A CANDY STORE literally. Not to mention they had a bulk candy sale, so he went nuts and we are still enjoying the candies today. Got to bring some to his family and share with friends.Indoors were clean, staff was friendly, and candy was incredible."

The Candy Emporium

★★★★★ 4.5 (15) • $

"In my head I was hearing the theme to Willy Wonka as I walked through The Candy Emporium with my family. This place was awesome! There were so many different kinds of delicious candies. There were some candies that brought me back to my childhood. They also had freshly made chocolates. This is more than a candy shop. Yes, the majority of the store is candy, but they offer a lot of neat unique gifts."

Sweet Tooth Candies

★★★★★ 4.5 (31) • $

"On a warm summer evening people are lined up here and there's a good reason. The ice cream is to die for. I actually had a snoball with ice cream in the middle, and strange as it sounds I've been thinking about it ever since. I can't wait to go back for another.There's a cute little sitting area on the side of the building, and we loved watching people.The store itself makes it's own candy, and while I didn't partake this day, you know I will. Actually it will be a great place to buy gifts when I need one. Parking can be problematic, but even if you have to park way up the street, that will help you work those calories off!"

Martinsville Candy Kitchen

★★★★☆ 4.3 (25) • $

"Whether you like chocolates, hard candies, or even ice cream, there is a nice shop to pick your favorites right across from the courthouse. I didn't go during the Christmas rush or when they do demonstrations of making candy, but there were some ladies working behind a glass wall in the back making something that looked tasty!The long narrow building has a bank of candy counters on each side with a spot to get ice cream (and maybe a sandwich) on the right side. All the candy is under glass, so you just point out what you want to the staff (by the piece or by the pound, whatever you like and can afford!)The candy isn't cheap, but that's okay. A lot of it is made in house, though I would guess some of the candies are produced elsewhere. When you aren't mass producing, the prices seem to be a bit higher. But the money is going to support a local business and I think they did me a favor so that I didn't go crazy and gain ten pounds by over buying! ha! I enjoyed all the pieces I tried.Review #2124"

Grandpa Joe's Candy Shop

★★★★☆ 4.4 (10)

"I was walking by and decided to stop in to see this new candy store. It has a huge selection of candy and a few other novelty items, such as coffee cups and unique socks. I bought a pack of Red Vines (my wife's fav candy) and blueberry pomegranate licorice. Nice!Needless to say - I'll be back!"

IT'SUGAR

★★★★☆ 4.3 (4) • $

"Candy candy candy!!! I definitely felt like a kid in a candy shop walking in here and seeing all of the choices. I have only done the fill up your own candy bag option, and there are so many tables to start scooping candy from. It is so easy to fill it up, gummies, chocolates, sours, sweets, crunchy, if you crave it they will have it. They also have the traditional candy store options, as well as a section of nostalgia candies and gag gifts. I had a great time just looking around and checking it out. Service was friendly the first time I was in, and the second time they were chatting amongst themselves and it took awhile for them to notice I was ready to pay. Whenever I'm in the area, I do try and stop by to grab a few treats!"

Candy Dish

★★★★☆ 3.7 (18) • $

"If you like cavities, this is the place. Just kidding. Candy won't hurt you. I love candy. If I wasn't married, I'd date someone named Candy. Stop by and get a big bag of gummies or taffy. They have the biggest selection of pop rocks I've ever seen."

Doscher's Candies

★★★★★ 4.7 (18) • $$

"Stopped by just to check the place out not knowing it was home of the French chew. I have been buying these since I was a child. They make candy canes French chews, and the little candy buttons on paper. I never really cared for candy buttons because I always ended up eating paper. These camels are new right now. I have the original and the butterscotch, both of which are excellent. There are a multitude of flavors made, but just a few are available here. You can always find the French chews and the candy canes here. There are seasonal flavors too. I got the last novacane, a blueberry lime candy cane to numb the pain of 2020. It was tasty. French chews are always good they offer seasonal flavors such as peppermint taffy for Christmas and strawberry for valentines day in the candy canes. I'm interested to see what I still find here for the holidays as the seasons change. The tea room doesn't exist anymore COVID's doing. They are going to sell gift sets in the future. They also have tours offered in the morning."

Lala Sugarland

★★★★★ 5 (2)

"You've got to GO!!! They're so adorable. You should see the cute novelty items and candies. We were greeted immediately as we walked in with a happy face. We ogled around, then snagged some ice cream (I had the Flight, yummy ) sat outside under the umbrella covered picnic tables and chatted. It was a well worth roadtrip....Extra bonuses for all the close by thrift stores around too."

Ruby's Chocolates

★★★★★ 4.7 (3)

"Happened to wander by this gem while walking through OTR and Findlay Market. Super cute old-fashioned, yet elegant vibe. The young lady working the counter was super helpful and quite knowledgeable about the store brand and the individual pieces. Bought a collection of pig truffles (visit was shortly after the Flying Pig Race). There were two types: vanilla interior and rich chocolate, both with the adorable pig heads. I purchased mostly the small sizes. They were sooo yummy that I popped over to buy another set of 6 large truffles of assorted flavors a few days later when I was in the area for an event.Purchases are packed up in beautiful gift boxes and pretty pink bags that you won't want to throw out. Reuse as a gift bag!!"

Haute Chocolate

★★★★☆ 4.3 (20) • $$$

"I've seen this place for thhhee longest and had been wanting to stop by. I was in the area again so I decided to finally stop by and give them a try. I was greeted by the owner, Lisa. She was nice and answered all the questions I had. I spent a few minutes looking around and then I picked up a few items to take home. They also had samples of their brownie bon bons. They were good, so good that I ended up getting the bigger version of these. The brownie bon bons were small bite size brownies with frosting on top. They had a ton of chocolate options but I wasn't sure what to choose. I ended up getting the brownies in a mini pie dish with frosting on top. I got one with a Caramel center and nuts on top. I got my husband a nutless brownie. I also got a White Chocolate Key Lime center filled chocolate piece. The brownies and chocolate were pretty good and I don't have any complaints. However, I did not like the Key Lime Chocolate piece at all. I took a bite and spit it back out. The white chocolate tasted weird and the center didn't taste like Key Lime. It was an add texture. It was a little disappointing that the actually thing they are known for - chocolate, was not all that great. Again, I only had one piece and then brownies with chocolate on top. Maybe I'll have to go back and try a few more chocolate pieces to really be able to appreciate their craft. However, the brownies are good!"

The Fawn Confectionery

★★★★★ 5 (3)

"Love the Fawn. It's a candy store, what's not to love. I've been buying candy there for the wifey and daughter for about 15 years, they love it. My favorite part is that they gift wrap it for me! Love supporting the local candy maker too. So drive right by that big store on the corner and shop Fawn."

Rad Candy Company

★★★★★ 5 (4)

"I feel like my family and I come here way more than we should. (In a good way) my husband is so happy to have such an amazing family friendly candy store walking distant from our home. You have everything from new candy to throw backs. The workers are beyond amazing from the moment you walk in the door, they are quick to greet you and help you with any questions you may have. The prices are also really good, nothing too crazy expensive, cheaper than most gas stations!"

Ruby's Chocolates

★★★★★ 5 (6) • $

"4 stars for the chocolates and 1 extra for the amazing customer service! Certainly good cake truffles. I first tried Ruby's Chocolates at Martha Stewart's Food & Wine Festival in October in Cincinnati. They were featuring their Red Velvet and Turtle Cake Truffle. They were amazing, so I figured I had to actually go to their location and try more. When I looked up their location, I was surprised to find they are 8 min away from my house. I was super excited. I went by and tried them! I was greeted by Ali, the son of the owner. I also believe he is the Selling/Marketing Director. He gave AAMAZING customer service and was very personable. I ordered the bite size truffle box (12 truffle minis in a box). They had premade ones but I wanted my own flavors. They did this with no question asked or frustration. I had to wait 30-40 min for my custom box to be made but I talked to Ali for the most part. The owner, also came out and spoke as well. I had my youngest daughter with me (3 mon) so they both were admiring her. This business is a mom and two son trio. The other son came out as well at the end! All are very sweet! It was Halloween and the owner's birthday so they threw in 3 chocolate covered Oreos for my oldest daughter (3 year-old). How freaking sweet was that?! The chocolate covered cake truffles I got were Red Velvet, Key Lime, Turtle, Maple Bacon, Cookies and Cream and Chocolate. All of them were good and of course lent a different flavor. I'm not a big Key Lime fan but believe it or not the Key Lime flavor was very good! All of the truffles had a tender moist center with a chocolate outer shell. My favorite was probably Key Lime. I'm normally a huge Red Velvet fan but something about the way they make the Key Lime, stood out to me more. The Cookies & Cream was also very good. The Maple Bacon was good and different. Also, the truffles are pretty rich (especially the chocolate ones) so a 12 mini box will last you awhile. We still have over half a box in the fridge. They store well in the fridge. We take small bites out of them just for a sweet fix and put them back.Overall, Ruby's Chocolates has amazing customer service and good chocolate treats. This place is good for gifts for friends or family depending on the occasion. Definitely give them a try."

Patty's Old Fashioned Popcorn

★★★★★ 4.6 (65) • $

"Old Time popcorn and candy shop. The popcorn is outstanding, the candy selection has something for everyone, but what really sets this place apart is the ownership and the employees. Every time I have set foot in here, the staff has been super friendly, super helpful and just a pleasure to interact with. Around the corner from Hyde Park Square (behind the firehouse), it's a little out of the way, but do yourself and seek this place out for a snack or a treat. I guarantee you won't be let down!"

Hoosier Cupboard Candy and Snacks

★★★★★ 4.8 (41) • $

"After an afternoon of shopping in Edinburg, ice cream sounded SO good. I looked on Yelp for something local and fast food chains like Mickey Dees popped up. Not what I was looking for so I turned to Google. They showed this place not too far away, conveniently on the way home back to Indy. It wasn't the easiest to find and we got stuck waiting on a train. It was 5:30 and they close at 6, I was so worried about missing out after seeing such great reviews. I really think they could do well being open later. We walked in and while it's a bit dark inside with the homestyle decor, the candy galore brightens things up. Everywhere you look, a variety of gummies, chocolate, jelly beans, taffy, etc. While we came for ice cream, and the elephant ear unique flavor did not disappoint, I was happy to also see a glass case of chocolates reasonably priced. Behind the counter in the ice cream side of the shop are more chocolates and gummies in containers that are sold by weight. I was happy to see peanut butter malt balls! One of my favorite sweet treats that are typically difficult to locate. Staff was nice. The cashier talked about the ice cream coming from a vendor who has 100+ years experience. I asked if she owned it and she explained all of the staff was family (husband, two kids). Makes me happy to support a family-run local mom and pop shop. Like I said, pricing was on point. I really enjoyed the ice cream in a waffle cone and the gummies were no surprise on the taste. My husband and kiddo got the cookie dough ice cream and didn't love the weird mint aftertaste. Once home, I tried the chocolates and didn't love them. I got a variety of truffles, one chocolate sea salt toffee, and a turtle. The only one I liked was the toffee, which was actually amazing. The others tasted like cheap chocolates with poor flavor. I would definitely return to this gem and recommend others stop by when in the area. Support local!"

Esther Price Candies & Gifts

★★★★★ 4.6 (5) • $$

"A former boss of mine, originally from Dayton, gifted me a 2 lbs box of assorted milk chocolates last Christmas. Probably one of America's top chocolatier. I rate this better than Sees Candies and Ghiradellis, and on par with Godiva and Lindt. I decided to return the favor the next time I came to visit my in-laws who live here part of the year. It wasn't long after that I was referred some more business from him. As they say, "one hand washes the other." Looks like I'll be coming back for more later."

Henry's Candy

★★★★☆ 4.3 (12)

"I was taking my boyfriend on a grand tour of Hamilton's new businesses, so of course we stopped at the candy store. I haven't been in a candy store in awhile. But I don't think I've ever seen gummy bears look so glamorous in my life. There is this fantastic rainbow of gummy bear photos across one wall. Under them are shelves of candy. Necco Wafers! The lights are Sputnik design and so bright, the candy glistens in its sugary, waxy coating. It's like a dream. There are rows of cases full of gummies (obviously the specialty) and trail mixes, suckers, taffies, chocolates, Swedish fish... I was excited to see there were a few sugar free options. I have parents who are diabetic, so this is a great bonus. I purchased two kinds. I did ask about any sort of vegan candy, as eating with food allergies is sort of my gig. They said no one had asked about that. I suggested a vegan/gluten free option could overlap and serve two communities at the same time. We all love candy, right? My boyfriend was agog over his strawberry banana gummy bears which the nice lady behind the counter assured him was the best banana she had. My taffy was ok. I learned purple taffy is terrible. My parents were into those chocolate vanilla caramels! They would highly recommend them to folks watching their sugar. Or even not. But the sugar free gummies were rubbery and lack luster. Over all, I'd say my purchases were a win. Trying new candy, even when it's not great is fun. The customer service here was fantastic. The girls running the place said they weren't the owners, but they were charming and wonderful. Great for a chat. I did stop in today, hoping to pick up some sugar free goodies for my parents and the store's shipment wasn't in! So if you're looking for sugar free, be on the ball. Maybe call first, too."

Annie's Homemade Sweets

★★★★☆ 3.8 (4)

"Annie's shop being at the front of my office park first thing when I walk in the door is so bad for my diet... But soooo good for my taste buds and stomach!This is a cute little shop in the first building on the left right in the door of the CMC office park. She always has cute themed things for whatever holiday or sporting events are coming up. I love seeing her creativeness! There's a bunch of different things to choose from. My favorite is probably the chocolate topped rice crispy treats, or her nuggets. There's also so many different types of turtles! Key lime, Carmel, marshmallow, etc! She also has a "clearance section" of things that didn't sell during the holiday or things that maybe don't look as pretty, but still taste just as delicious!She chocolate covers different types of cookies, like nutterbutters and Oreos too. And she has white, milk and dark chocolates to cater to everyone. She can do custom orders and even ship as well! Don't be afraid to stop in this little shop and have a chat!"

Schneider's Sweet Shop

★★★★★ 4.6 (113) • $

"October 31, 2023Happy HalloweenReview #448 I received a box of sweet creams, peanut butter filled and truffle candies as a gift from My Niece who was vacationing there in Bellevue, Kentucky. The Sweet Shop is located just across the river of Cinci Ohio.My photos show the creamy texture and flavorful fillings on all of them.This Family Business uses the Old-Fashioned recipes of Robert Schneider dating back to his opening in 1939 and continues now with a 3rd generation, They sell Assorted Candies that are made right in the Sweet Shop plus customers are able to taste daily based on mixtures in the works.They offer in-store shopping or on-line and shipped in the US only.They make homemade candies with milk chocolate, dark chocolate and assorted chocolate. From caramels, pecan bark to cordial cherries and those teeth sticking white Non-Pareils. They also scoop and serve Ice-Cream so how Cool is this! Why not Shop online and check out their SWEET recipes andcPhotos of Delicious year round treats! www.schneiderscandies.com orPhone: (859) 431-3545They accept most major credit cards for your online shopping and offer 3 options for shipping. Candy is shipped within 2 days of placing an order.Note All orders placed Friday through Sunday will be shipped on the following Monday from what My Niece told Me when she visited. Hours:Monday ClosedTuesday - Thursday 10 AM - 8 PMFriday & Saturday 10 AM - 9 PMSunday 12 PM - 5 PM"

Ellas Frozen Yogurt & Candy Shop

★★★★★ 4.5 (48) • $

"It was very cute inside the place. They had a lot of option for Frozen Yogurt and toppings. The staff were super friendly and informative. They also have a party room where my husband and I are thinking of having our daughter's 2nd birthday."