When that sweet tooth calls, nothing will satisfy it like some Indiana chocolate. If you’re looking for something a bit more special than what they have at the store, it’s time to visit these eight vintage chocolate shops in the Hoosier State. Truffles, turtles, candy bars, and much more will be found on this road trip.

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Our road trip of vintage chocolate shops takes you around northern Indiana, beginning in Nappanee and ending in Muncie. Lasting nearly six hours in total just for driving time, this adventure is one you may wish to take in two days, and you can begin at either end.

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  1. Veni’s Sweet Shop

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Facebook/Veni’s Sweet Shop Though this gorgeous shop has only been in business since 2010, its candies have been sold since 1910. This adorable shop is a sister location to the one in Niles, Michigan, but the chocolates are the same. People love these sweets so much, they have them delivered to their door. Find dark, milk, and white chocolate delights at 101 W Market St., Nappanee, IN 46550. 101 W Market St, Nappanee, IN 46550, USA

  1. Wakarusa Dime Store

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Facebook/Wakarusa Dime Store This wonderful spot has two amazing locations (both of which are pictured because they are charming and unique), but this vintage chocolate shops road trip will take you by the one in Wakarusa. They sell Fanny May chocolates out of Chicago, including candy bars, chocolate-covered caramels, and more. Find it at 103 E Waterford St., Wakarusa, IN 46573. 103 E Waterford St, Wakarusa, IN 46573, USA

  1. Little Chocolates

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Facebook/Little Chocolates Featuring 40 different types of candies and Indiana chocolates, this sweet shop has been in business since 2010. Everything is handmade at this locally-owned store, including cake pops, chocolate-covered pretzels, caramel pecan patties, buckeyes, truffles, and more. You can even order chocolates to be delivered to your door. Stop by 916 1st St., La Porte, IN 46350 to pick out your own goodies. 916 1st St, La Porte, IN 46350, USA

  1. So Good Candies

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Facebook/So Good Candies This excellent and old-fashioned candy shop has a wide assortment of candies to choose from. Turtles, toffee, caramels, creams, nuts, buckeyes, barks, brittles, and fudge abound. This store will also ship chocolate to your door if you just can’t get enough. It is located at 25 W 3rd St. Suite A, Peru, IN 46970. 25 W 3rd St Suite A, Peru, IN 46970

  1. Wolf’s Fine Chocolates

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Facebook/Wolf’s Fine Chocolates Candy bars, truffles, cherry cordials, fudge, and even treats like caramel corn and hard candies can be found at this wonderful place. It has been around for about 50 years and is dedicated to bringing Hoosiers the finest chocolates in the state. Make a stop at 1185 Sagamore Pkwy. W, West Lafayette, IN 47906 for this great joint. 1185 Sagamore Pkwy W, West Lafayette, IN 47906, USA

  1. Kathy’s Homemade Kandies & Chocolate Lounge

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Facebook/Kathy’s Homemade Kandies & Chocolate Lounge The owners of this candy shop worked daily to produce fresh treats for locals to enjoy. It was in business from 2000 to 2020 and was a fabulous place to find holiday goods, including cakes, cookies, and cheesecake. Every sweet tooth was satisfied at 611 Main St., Lafayette, IN 47901. (Editor’s Note: Unfortunately, Kathy’s Homemade Kandies closed its doors for good in 2020) 611 Main St, Lafayette, IN 47901, USA

  1. Richelle In A Handbasket

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Facebook/Richelle In A HandBasket You can get these chocolates individually delivered to your door through Grubhub or stop by 2200 Elmwood Ave. d9, Lafayette, IN 47904 to see them all for yourself. In business since 2014, this is a wonderful spot to find gifts and other treats. Truffles, barks, chocolate-covered strawberries, and buckeyes will please your chocolate craving but there is also popcorn, coffee, and baked goods to enjoy. 2200 Elmwood Ave a4, Lafayette, IN 47904, USA

  1. Lowery’s Home Made Candies

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Facebook/Lowery’s Home Made Candies Certainly the oldest of Indiana’s vintage chocolate shops, this place has been around since 1941. Everything is homemade with great care to ensure quality. Fudge, toffee, chocolate-covered nuts, creams, and much more abound. Holiday wonders can also be found at 6255 W Kilgore Ave., Muncie, IN 47304. 6255 W Kilgore Ave, Muncie, IN 47304, USA

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Facebook/Veni’s Sweet Shop

Though this gorgeous shop has only been in business since 2010, its candies have been sold since 1910. This adorable shop is a sister location to the one in Niles, Michigan, but the chocolates are the same. People love these sweets so much, they have them delivered to their door. Find dark, milk, and white chocolate delights at 101 W Market St., Nappanee, IN 46550.

101 W Market St, Nappanee, IN 46550, USA

Facebook/Wakarusa Dime Store

This wonderful spot has two amazing locations (both of which are pictured because they are charming and unique), but this vintage chocolate shops road trip will take you by the one in Wakarusa. They sell Fanny May chocolates out of Chicago, including candy bars, chocolate-covered caramels, and more. Find it at 103 E Waterford St., Wakarusa, IN 46573.

103 E Waterford St, Wakarusa, IN 46573, USA

Facebook/Little Chocolates

Featuring 40 different types of candies and Indiana chocolates, this sweet shop has been in business since 2010. Everything is handmade at this locally-owned store, including cake pops, chocolate-covered pretzels, caramel pecan patties, buckeyes, truffles, and more. You can even order chocolates to be delivered to your door. Stop by 916 1st St., La Porte, IN 46350 to pick out your own goodies.

916 1st St, La Porte, IN 46350, USA

Facebook/So Good Candies

This excellent and old-fashioned candy shop has a wide assortment of candies to choose from. Turtles, toffee, caramels, creams, nuts, buckeyes, barks, brittles, and fudge abound. This store will also ship chocolate to your door if you just can’t get enough. It is located at 25 W 3rd St. Suite A, Peru, IN 46970.

25 W 3rd St Suite A, Peru, IN 46970

Facebook/Wolf’s Fine Chocolates

Candy bars, truffles, cherry cordials, fudge, and even treats like caramel corn and hard candies can be found at this wonderful place. It has been around for about 50 years and is dedicated to bringing Hoosiers the finest chocolates in the state. Make a stop at 1185 Sagamore Pkwy. W, West Lafayette, IN 47906 for this great joint.

1185 Sagamore Pkwy W, West Lafayette, IN 47906, USA

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Facebook/Kathy’s Homemade Kandies & Chocolate Lounge

The owners of this candy shop worked daily to produce fresh treats for locals to enjoy. It was in business from 2000 to 2020 and was a fabulous place to find holiday goods, including cakes, cookies, and cheesecake. Every sweet tooth was satisfied at 611 Main St., Lafayette, IN 47901. (Editor’s Note: Unfortunately, Kathy’s Homemade Kandies closed its doors for good in 2020)

611 Main St, Lafayette, IN 47901, USA

Facebook/Richelle In A HandBasket

You can get these chocolates individually delivered to your door through Grubhub or stop by 2200 Elmwood Ave. d9, Lafayette, IN 47904 to see them all for yourself. In business since 2014, this is a wonderful spot to find gifts and other treats. Truffles, barks, chocolate-covered strawberries, and buckeyes will please your chocolate craving but there is also popcorn, coffee, and baked goods to enjoy.

2200 Elmwood Ave a4, Lafayette, IN 47904, USA

Facebook/Lowery’s Home Made Candies

Certainly the oldest of Indiana’s vintage chocolate shops, this place has been around since 1941. Everything is homemade with great care to ensure quality. Fudge, toffee, chocolate-covered nuts, creams, and much more abound. Holiday wonders can also be found at 6255 W Kilgore Ave., Muncie, IN 47304.

6255 W Kilgore Ave, Muncie, IN 47304, USA

What other vintage shops do you love to visit to get some Indiana chocolate? Share your favorite places with us in the comments.

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The Best Treats In Indiana January 25, 2023 William Suphan What are the best candy shops in Indiana? The best candy shops in Indiana include:

Schimpff’s Confectionery. Located in Jeffersonville, this candy shop also has an old-fashioned soda fountain and serves candy in glass jars. Good’s Candy Shop. When locals want custom chocolates and candies, they call up this place in Anderson because they make some of the best. Schakolad Chocolate Factory. This place has a chocolate recipe that goes back generations and it’s all made right here. Albanese Candy. You may have had their gummies from various stores, but this is the place they originated, and it’s best when it’s fresh.

Find out more about the best candy shops in Indiana.  What are the most classic foods in Indiana? The most classic foods in Indiana include:

Pork Tenderloin. This is a pork filet pounded thin, breaded, and fried and usually sticks out of the bun. Sugar Cream Pie.  This dessert is usually found at pretty much any event where food is involved. Persimmon Pudding. This is another Hoosier dessert that you’ll find everywhere in Indiana but rarely outside of it. Beef or Chicken and Noodles.  This is a local comfort food that’s a nostalgic dish for anyone who grew up in Indiana.

Discover more about the most classic foods in Indiana.  What are the most favorite foods in Indiana? The most favorite foods in Indiana include:

Strawberry-Rhubarb Pie. While many states have rhubarb pie, in Indiana, strawberries are added for some extra sweetness. Fried Potatoes and Onions. Sliced potatoes and chopped onions are fried together with a bit of butter for hearty comfort food. Big Red Soda. This locally-made soda has been a Hoosier favorite for decades, especially on a hot summer day. Sun Brewed Tea with Lemon. People in Indiana love to set out a big jar or pitcher with a few tea bags and when it’s ready, add ice and lemon.

Learn more about the most favorite foods in Indiana. 

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The Best Treats In Indiana

January 25, 2023

William Suphan

What are the best candy shops in Indiana? The best candy shops in Indiana include:

Schimpff’s Confectionery. Located in Jeffersonville, this candy shop also has an old-fashioned soda fountain and serves candy in glass jars. Good’s Candy Shop. When locals want custom chocolates and candies, they call up this place in Anderson because they make some of the best. Schakolad Chocolate Factory. This place has a chocolate recipe that goes back generations and it’s all made right here. Albanese Candy. You may have had their gummies from various stores, but this is the place they originated, and it’s best when it’s fresh.

Find out more about the best candy shops in Indiana.  What are the most classic foods in Indiana? The most classic foods in Indiana include:

Pork Tenderloin. This is a pork filet pounded thin, breaded, and fried and usually sticks out of the bun. Sugar Cream Pie.  This dessert is usually found at pretty much any event where food is involved. Persimmon Pudding. This is another Hoosier dessert that you’ll find everywhere in Indiana but rarely outside of it. Beef or Chicken and Noodles.  This is a local comfort food that’s a nostalgic dish for anyone who grew up in Indiana.

Discover more about the most classic foods in Indiana.  What are the most favorite foods in Indiana? The most favorite foods in Indiana include:

Strawberry-Rhubarb Pie. While many states have rhubarb pie, in Indiana, strawberries are added for some extra sweetness. Fried Potatoes and Onions. Sliced potatoes and chopped onions are fried together with a bit of butter for hearty comfort food. Big Red Soda. This locally-made soda has been a Hoosier favorite for decades, especially on a hot summer day. Sun Brewed Tea with Lemon. People in Indiana love to set out a big jar or pitcher with a few tea bags and when it’s ready, add ice and lemon.

Learn more about the most favorite foods in Indiana. 

The OIYS Visitor Center

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The best candy shops in Indiana include:

  • Schimpff’s Confectionery. Located in Jeffersonville, this candy shop also has an old-fashioned soda fountain and serves candy in glass jars.
  • Good’s Candy Shop. When locals want custom chocolates and candies, they call up this place in Anderson because they make some of the best.
  • Schakolad Chocolate Factory. This place has a chocolate recipe that goes back generations and it’s all made right here.
  • Albanese Candy. You may have had their gummies from various stores, but this is the place they originated, and it’s best when it’s fresh.

Find out more about the best candy shops in Indiana. 

What are the most classic foods in Indiana?

The most classic foods in Indiana include:

  • Pork Tenderloin. This is a pork filet pounded thin, breaded, and fried and usually sticks out of the bun.
  • Sugar Cream Pie.  This dessert is usually found at pretty much any event where food is involved.
  • Persimmon Pudding. This is another Hoosier dessert that you’ll find everywhere in Indiana but rarely outside of it.
  • Beef or Chicken and Noodles.  This is a local comfort food that’s a nostalgic dish for anyone who grew up in Indiana.

Discover more about the most classic foods in Indiana. 

What are the most favorite foods in Indiana?

The most favorite foods in Indiana include:

  • Strawberry-Rhubarb Pie. While many states have rhubarb pie, in Indiana, strawberries are added for some extra sweetness.
  • Fried Potatoes and Onions. Sliced potatoes and chopped onions are fried together with a bit of butter for hearty comfort food.
  • Big Red Soda. This locally-made soda has been a Hoosier favorite for decades, especially on a hot summer day.
  • Sun Brewed Tea with Lemon. People in Indiana love to set out a big jar or pitcher with a few tea bags and when it’s ready, add ice and lemon.

Learn more about the most favorite foods in Indiana.