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Candy in Connecticut

last updated: July 2026

Sweet treats are a Connecticut thing! Find local candy shops, chocolatiers, classes, and unique experiences in this exploration of the state’s indulgent options.

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Sweet Destinations

Who doesn’t want to be fully immersed in sweets and chocolate heaven? Mark these experiences on your calendar for a candy coma.

Sweeten each sip when you grab colorful craft creations at the Sugar Factory at Foxwoods Resort Casino. Expect smoking neon cocktail goblets, dessert martinis, "insane milkshakes" topped with candies and slices of cake, and jaw dropping sundaes sprinkled with gummy bears, M&Ms, and more.

And some spots just know how to incorporate candy into their treats. Check out these delicious destinations that add a little spice to the sugar game.

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Elm Street Diner

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Deviant Craft Coffee & Donuts

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Milkcraft

Dom's Creamery

Events & Classes

Want to treat your own sweet tooth? Learn from the best with Connecticut’s chocolate-making classes. Bring your dream concoction to life…it’s like having a ‘major’ in chocolate! Some of our favorite classes and events are listed below.

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Tschudin Chocolates

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BE Chocolat

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Fascia's Chocolates

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Candy Shops

Colorful treats surround you at every step in local Connecticut candy shops. Anyone can feel like a kid in a candy store at these popular locations.

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Gumdrops & Lollipops Candy Shoppe

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Mystic Sweets & Ice Cream Shoppe

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It! Homemade Candies

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The Sweet Tooth

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Specialty Chocolatiers

Examine masterful chocolatiers in an up close and personal way, witnessing the artistic craft behind each decadent batch. Here are some places to start, and you can find even more on the Connecticut Chocolate Trail.

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Divine Treasures

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Munson's Chocolates

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Castle Hill Chocolate

Thompson Chocolate

Candy Experiences

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Thorncrest Farm, LLC & Milk House Chocolates

This working dairy farm specializes in artisanal chocolates, pasteurized whole cream-line milk and Bulgarian style yogurt. While you're there, expect a really unique experience - you'll get to see the dairy cows and actually select your chocolates based on which cow's milk made them!

Entrance to a colorful PEZ candy store with displays and welcome sign

PEZ Visitor Center

In Connecticut, candy gets its own museum. At the PEZ Visitor Center, see the largest, most comprehensive collection of PEZ memorabilia on public display in the world, plus the PEZ motorcycle, the world's largest PEZ dispenser, and viewing windows into the production facility.

Chokaico

At Chokaico in Avon, the product is literally bean-to-bar. Take a tour of the shop to learn how Chokaico crafts its unique chocolates. Sample various cacao nibs, and taste four of its most popular specialty chocolate bars.