Sharp's Candies

Lexington and the surrounding area is full of options to buy candies, but Sharps Candies easily rises above all others. Not only do they have all usual confections, but some of my diabetic friends claim that their sugar free candies are outstanding. While everything is delicious, you have got to try their dark chocolate toffee. Even if you are one who typically does not like dark chocolate, I encourage you to try it. You will buy a box guaranteed! (sometimes they have free samples if you ask)I recommend Sharps Candies with absolutely no reservations. I know because I have been a faithful customer for over 25 years!

I love the candy, but the staff is always less than friendly and helpful. We are in town 2 to 3 times a year and spend on average $200 to $300 each visit but rhe staff can barely be bothered to help. Maybe need to find another option

This is the site of Lexington's real life gingerbread house. I've driven by this place hundreds of times. It's been years since I've been inside. While I was on a quest to find local places to buy Valentine's Day candy, I decided to make this my first stop.As I walked in, I was consumed by the aroma of the sugary goodness brewing in the back. Everything lined the walls and Valentine themed candy and boxes were on the tables in the middle. Nothing really tickled my fancy. I did ask about the chocolate covered grapes and the young lady told me that they were in the back. Never offering a sampling or any pricing details. Then I over heard someone checking out and being offered free samples. I guess that you have to purchase to sample. Weird business call if you ask me. I have had their candies before and I don't remember being blown away. This time I left empty handed and headed to Old Kentucky Chocolates, which was only about a mile away. There at Old Kentucky Chocolates, the candy was less expensive and they offered free samples. There at Old Kentucky Chocolates, I didn't leave empty handed.

My husband bought me chocolate covered grapes and strawberries yesterday for Valentines Day. The grapes were great but 2 out of 5 strawberries had a strong sour taste because they were spoiled. I'm sure he paid quite a bit for them so that's why the 2 star rating. They should be fresh within the 24 hours of purchase. Shameful!

Normally when you see a place that looks like a gingerbread house out of Hansel and Gretel, you may wonder if it is safe to go inside. However, sitting right off of Southland Dr. there is a small gem of a candy store that makes any thoughts about evil witches eating small children quickly fade. Surprisingly, I had never heard of Sharp's Candies until I noticed the multicolored, candy land decorated building one day. When you step inside there is an amazing selection of handmade candies that will dazzle even the most die-hard chocoholic. The selection of Bourbon-laced cremes and cherries caught my attention immediately. Then there were rows and rows of truffles, caramel and nut creations, and flavored cremes in both dark and milk chocolate. Throw in the fudges, chocolate covered dried fruits, various brittles, and more. These are premium candies and the price reflects that fact. However they also offer what they call "seconds" at a deep discount. When we asked why the girl at the counter said that they didn't loo perfect so they are sold as seconds. Well I have to tell you they looked pretty close to perfect to me.On the day they were there you could get chocolate covered strawberries by the pound. We ordered four and the counter girl wrapped them for us in a pretty red box. We also selected two bourbon cremes, two dark chocolate turtles, and two orange cremes. It was all amazing. Another great feature is that you can get custom printed boxes for special events filled with your choice of treats. If it had not been 103 degrees outside I may have spent my entire monthly salary that day. I love gourmet candy and have tasted some of the best in the country. This place is one of Lexington's best kept secrets and they have been in business for 30 years. The best part was after we paid for our treats and they pulled out a tray with a full range of samples and let you take a piece. We sampled the bourbon filled cherry cordials and I promise we will be back for more.

This is a cute, locally-owned candy store. Their building looks like a gingerbread house from the outside! I stopped by here, expecting it to be fun to sample a few chocolates, and take a few home to surprise my spouse. They did not offer samples, and did not seem set up for sampling. Their candies are a little bit on the expensive side, and I decided not to buy anything. Had they offered samples, I probably would have bought something, on principle alone. While this a cute store, it did not meet my expectations for the fun experience of shopping at a local candy store.

Sharp's candies is very special to family. Every year at Christmas the kids request their chocalates from santa. It's a tradition at my home to find little chocolate santas from Sharp's, coconut creams, or raspberry creams in your stocking when you wake up Christmas morning. I've been coming here for 30 plus years ever since the day my mom held me by the hand and walked me into the magical gingerbread house. Their candy is always fresh and delicious, and I prefer it to any other local candy store. It is truly a hidden gem in Lexington!

OMG This is the finest candy I have ever put in my mouth. I am 57 years old and I have never tasted anything so silky and smooth. It was a most wonderful delight for my tast buds.

Absolutely love this place!! The girls that work there are absolute dolls and they always make me enjoy my time in the shop! And the chocolates are absolutely divine, best in Kentucky by far. If I could give this place more than five starts I would. I am not one to ever set foot on yelp but after coming this place a few times I just knew that I had to. Please come here if you want excellent service and even more excellent candy.

Sharp's Candies was always the best part of my childhood Easter baskets! Everything they make is delicious. Heaven on Earth!