Ruth Hunt Candy

I love Ruth Hunts! This has been a staple in Lexington for over 100 years and I can see why. They had so many different candies to choose from and the chocolate is absolutely divine. The best chocolate being their turtles better known as "Derbies". I brought some derbies home for myself and my family- they all loved them. I have debated ordering more from their website because they are truly the best turtles I've ever had. This store also has a lot of Lexington theme souvenirs. This is now a stop on my list whenever I am in Lexington!

It is worth the stop for this amazing chocolate! 10 out of 10. Great sugar free options as well!

Best creamed candy around! They have a wide variety of candy in the store as well as cute knick knacks!

I had no idea this was so close to our house, within walking distance which can be good or bad depending on how often I go !When I walked in I was met with the aroma of chocolate, the girl behind the counter also greeted me as well. We had a conversation about chocolates,wine and pottery. She was nice enough to give me the card for the person who makes the pottery sold at this location. I got to sample the sea salt bourbon caramel, I could have eaten another 2 or 3 ! They have a discounted section and I have to say it was definitely a good selection of items at more then fair prices. I'll be back for sure to buy some more goodies to send back home to New York and Denver. They are following the CDC guidelines, wearing masks and they have a plexiglass partition at the counter there was also hand sanitizer.

If you are looking for yummy treats, stop by this shop. There are a lot of delectable chocolates and other sweets. On this trip, I sampled some pumpkin fudge. It was so good, I purchased some to give as a gift. I also picked up some bargain treats, too. Don't forget to pick up a mask because they have some cute styles on display near the entrance.

My husband and I were recently blessed to be on the receiving end of an amazing gift basket from Ruth Hunt, courtesy of a dear cyber friend. Not only was it so wonderful to receive so many prayers and gifts while both my husband and I were fighting a particularly severe case of Covid-19 back in March, to have this one arrive now that we are back home and recovering was such a nice surprise. During those terribly uncertain days when we felt so alone, a friend contacted me and told me she was sending a gift direct from Ruth Hunt. It arrived tonight and oh my-- what a wonderful basket of goodies! I knew the quality of Ruth Hunt chocolates but I didn't even know they offered so many other great products. There was fudge, and the soft and perfect melt in your mouth Blue Mondays. And special note: take a bite of that chocolatey Blue Monday and then a piece or two of the salty crunchy snack and oh my goodness - that juxtaposition equals snack heaven for your mouth. Add to that Ale 8 Salsa, grape jelly, mallow caramels, old fashioned stick candy, fudge, and a wonderful blackberry candle and you have one great gift basket! Oh, and I can't forget the Distiller's Mash Biscuit Mix! All in all is was a most delicious and unexpected treat from a dear and very thoughtful friend-- and it was made with products from a company with a long respected reputation for making yummy things, and this did not disappoint. Thank you Thank you to my friend and to Ruth Hunt (which to my understanding, has locations in Lexington and Mt Sterling locations). Bravo! Bravo! ....Now excuse me while I go forage for another Blue Monday before my hubby finds it.

As ridiculous as it might seem, this review is primarily for the US Post Office located inside the shop. They have ALL the cool stamps and rarely, if ever, have a line or a wait. If that wasn't enough to excite you, let's talk about their hours - they are open seven days a week! And for the people in the back, yes that includes Sunday. Magical. And finally, you can reward yourself with a piece of candy (or four) for making it to the post office like a real damn adult. Congrats!

So disappointed about this place. Website said they were open and so we went when we were on vacation. We got there and they were closed. The windows were decorated with all their candy concoctions but no one was inside lights out and doors locked. Very disappointed don't recommend if they can't practice good business sense.

This was a nice store and they had a lot of gift items. I bought a box of 24 blue Monday candies. I forget that they were originated by Ruth Hunt. We love to send our friends from Hawaii gifts that are only available in Kentucky. I enjoyed the friendly staff and our shopping visit to this location. I was really not aware that this store was at this location since they have a store in Mount Sterling Kentucky. We will be visiting again. Thanks again!

Every time I am in Kentucky, I have to go to Ruth Hunt's Candy. I buy the pecan caramel clusters....they are out of this world!!!