Do you have a sweet tooth that can't be satisfied? Is your dream vacation to a real-world Candyland? If you're anywhere near Ohio, you're in luck. The state has tons of places where you can satisfy your sweet craving. Here are the seven best candy stores in Ohio.
The b.a. Sweetie Candy Company is the largest candy store in North America with almost $3 million worth of candy available at any one time. That's over 400,000 pounds of candy! The store encompasses 40,000 square-feet of property and features everything from old-time favorites that you can't find anywhere else anymore and the new candy crazes!
Boyd's Retro Candy is always easy to find because it looks like a big pink castle. They carry everything from kosher candies to imported gourmet candies, PEZ, pop rocks, and anything else you could imagine. Boyd's Retro Candy shop takes pride in bringing out the kid in all of us, even carrying brands that reached the height of their popularity over 30 years ago!
Maverick Chocolate Company has been family-owned and operated since they opened their doors in 2013, and remain a bean-to-bar craft chocolate store. The owner, Paul, used to travel the world, always bringing back new and exotic chocolates from around the world. When the traveling stopped, they decided it was time to make their own. Now, they make their craft chocolate in-house, and share it with the world.
Campbell's Sweets Factory began their story over 40 years ago when Amos Campbell opened up four franchise shops to sell his famous Karmelkorn. He ultimately inspired his son, Jeff to pursue a life as a popcorn and candy-maker, and today, the tiny caramel corn shop has developed into a full-service sweets emporium with popcorn, chocolates, gummies, and more!
Fear's Confections like to say that their sweets are just to die for. It began in March 2010 as a home-based mail order and catering business, but business got to be so demanding that they had to open up a shop with a brand-new kitchen to keep up. In 2013, they bought a retail space and expanded their product lines, now offering a massive variety of handmade chocolates, caramels, toffees, truffles, and more!
Maumee Valley Chocolate and Candy is a classic chocolate and retro candy store with fine chocolates, sugar-free options, and specialty popcorn. You can buy their sweets in gift baskets for friends and family, and they offer full-service party and event catering. For a romantic night in, you can even buy fruit bouquets with chocolate-covered strawberries.
All City Candy is a 5,000-square-foot store full of sugary delicious chocolates, gummies, gum, and anything else you could want. They have retro, rare, and hard-to-find candies to bring on the nostalgia and popular brands like Reese's, Skittles, and Starburst. Or buy candy by theme with soccer ball shaped gumballs, chocolates in the shape of poker chips, or gross-out Halloween candy.