9 Best Candy Shops in Rhode Island!

Rhode Island has a sweet tooth—but then again, who doesn’t? If you’re craving something chocolate or sugarcoated, then you need not look far. Enter one of these candy stores in Rhode Island and you’ll have plenty of options, whether its handmade fudge, local chocolate delectable, or nostalgic candies like War Heads and Cow Tales.

Sweenor’s Chocolates, Cranston, RI

You won’t soon find any chocolate in a grocery store that can beat Sweenor’s. With reasonable prices—often even lower than what you’ll find in the mall—Sweenor’s is an ideal place to grab a box of chocolates for any special occasion. Head out on the first Sunday of December for a guided tour of their Wakefield factory location.

The Newport Sweet Shoppe, Newport, RI

The perfect place to satisfy your sweet tooth, the Newport Sweet Shoppe handcrafts each one of their delightful treats. Enter the store and you’ll be overcome with the scent of warm baked goods and chocolate. From custom cookies to seasonal treats, the Newport Sweet Shoppe has it all!

Pearls Candy & Nuts, North Smithfield, RI

Chocolate covers an entire wall of this Smithfield shop, which seems like a candy store straight out of another decade. Make sure to grab a bag of their nuts, which are roasted on site. Stop in often to try various seasonal favorites, such as the chocolate fall leaves wrapped in autumn-colored foil.

Chocolate Delicacy, Warwick, RI

Kids and adults alike will relish in the wonders of Chocolate Delicacy. Helpful and friendly staff will help you choose among several favorites, such as buttercrunch, chocolate turtles, truffles, and chocolate covered strawberries. 

Nana’s Ice Cream & Gelato Café & Candy Bar, Narragansett, RI

This gelato is like nothing that your grandmother could have created. This shop is the perfect place to head after a day at the beach to replenish your sugars. Though the gelato shop has been around for a while, the candy shop was just opened in 2012 and has quickly become a favorite for beach-goers visiting the town.

Newport Fudgery, Newport, RI

When it comes to fudge, variety is key. That’s why it’s perfect to grab a sample pack of six of Newport Fudgery’s best flavors so that you can try as many as possible! Local favorites are the mint chocolate chip and chocolate peanut butter flavors. Grab some to take home with you from vacation and you’ll feel like you haven’t yet left Newport.

Imagine Gift Store, Warren, RI

While Imagine is itself is the largest souvenir shop in Rhode Island, they also boast a wide selection of candies that will be sure to impress any sweets lover. Looking for a dose of nostalgia? Grab some War Heads, saltwater taffy and Cow Tales on your way out!

Dyane’s Sweet Tooth, Cumberland, RI

Though Dyane’s is perhaps best known for their custom-made cakes and delicious cupcakes, they also craft beautiful molded chocolates and holiday candies. Store owners Dyane and Mike seem to know all there is to know about candy, and are always willing to take on new challenges for your custom orders.

Lady Ann Candies' Candyland Market, Warwick, RI

Your eyes will widen upon viewing the enormous selection offered by Candy Land Rhode Island. This store imports incredibly delicacies like Brazilian cashews and saltwater taffy created near the Great Salt Lake, but they also vend a variety of local goods like caramel-dipped apples and house-made fudge.

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