Only one thing in the world is sweeter than those two little words: road trip. And, that’s a road trip to seven of the best old-school chocolate shops in PA. If you’re not a chocoholic now, fear not. You will be once you’ve tasted some of the most amazing chocolate on the sweetest road trip in Pennsylvania. Use this Google Maps link for directions for the sweetest road trip that leads to some of the best chocolate in Pennsylvania.

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Google Maps A road trip to the sweetest old-school chocolate shops in PA? Yes, please! Of course, you can follow the road trip to a T. Or, you can change it around to meet your needs and interests. Whatever you decide to do, have fun!

  1. Pulakos Chocolates – Erie

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Facebook/Pulakos Chocolates Our first stop takes us to a candy store in Erie, PA that’s been a favorite since 1903. Of course, you’ll discover an assortment of delicious chocolates at the charming shop. Stock up on such favorites as handcrafted marshmallows, French truffles, chocolate-covered strawberries, and Pulakos candy bars. Visit the Pulakos Chocolates’ website for more information on location, hours of operation, and its delectable chocolates. It’s one of the best chocolate shops in PA after all! Pulakos Chocolates, 2530 Parade St, Erie, PA 16503, USA

  1. Finney’s Chocolate Shoppe – Cambridge Springs

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Facebook/Finney’s Chocolate Shoppe Next stop: Finney’s Chocolate Shoppe. Discover old-fashioned chocolates and new favorites. Like bacon? Then, you’ll probably want to try the bacon bark. Other popular chocolates include chocolate-covered strawberries, milk chocolate candy bars, and fudge. Of all the chocolate shops to visit, this one is a must! Head to Finney’s Chocolate’s Facebook page for more information on hours of operation and any updates. Finney’s Chocolate Shoppe, 116 Spring St, Cambridge Springs, PA 16403, USA

  1. Divani Chocolatier – Foxburg

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Facebook/Divani Chocolate Let’s now head to the tiny, enchanting town of Foxburg, with a population of less than 200. Tucked in a historic bank building, Divani Chocolatier boasts a large selection of milk, dark, and white chocolate goodies. Love dark and milk chocolate? Then you might want to try the rocky road bark, the strawberry honey bunny, or the Belgian fudge truffles. And, if you can’t have sugar, good news! Divani Chocolate features sugar-free chocolate, too. Visit the official website of Divani Chocolatier to learn more about one of the best PA chocolate shops. Divani Chocolatier & Barista, 9 Main St, Foxburg, PA 16036, USA

  1. Asher’s Chocolates – Souderton

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Facebook/Asher’s Chocolates Our next stop takes us to Asher’s Chocolates, an old-school chocolate shop since 1892. Find a large assortment of chocolates - chocolate-covered pretzels, chocolate-covered potato chips, and almond butter crunch. Wait…there’s more. Asher’s Chocolates also sells sugar-free chocolate and Jelly Belly’s. Visit the official website of Asher’s Chocolates for more information on one of the most delightful chocolate shops in the state. Asher’s Chocolate Co., 80 Wambold Rd, Souderton, PA 18964, USA

  1. Wilbur Chocolate Retail Store – Lititz

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Facebook/Wilbur Chocolate Let’s journey to the charming town of Lititz - and Wilbur Chocolate - for our next stop on this sweetest road trip to some of the best chocolate in Pennsylvania. Meander through the shop, a town staple since 1928, that sells such scrumptious chocolates as gold foiled coins, milk chocolate bars, chocolate-covered raisins, and cookie drops. Visit the Wilbur Chocolate Retail Store’s website for more information. Wilbur Chocolate Retail Store, 45 N Broad St, Lititz, PA 17543, USA

  1. Sarris Candies – Canonsburg

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Trip Advisor/management Indulge in an ice cream treat at our next stop: Sarris Candies, a spectacular candy store with an old-fashioned ice cream parlor. But, fair warning – you might get a sugar rush just from the aroma when you walk through the door at this popular Western Pennsylvania chocolate shop! Stroll up and down the aisles of Sarris Candies, where you’ll discover a large selection of chocolate. Stock up on such favorites as chocolate-covered pretzels, peanut butter meltaways, and milk chocolate bars. Head to the Sarris Candies’ website for more information on this PA chocolate shop. Sarris Candies, 511 Adams Ave, Canonsburg, PA 15317, USA

  1. Daffin’s Candies – Sharon

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Facebook/Daffin’s Candies The finale of our epic road trip brings us to Daffin Candies, one of the biggest chocolate shops in PA. A Pennsylvania tradition since 1949, Daffin’s Candies promises an unforgettable experience. Its famous Chocolate Kingdom features a 400-pound chocolate turtle, a 75-pound chocolate frog, a chocolate Ferris wheel, and a village all made of - you got it - chocolate. Browse the generous selection of chocolate, including chocolate lollipops and boxed chocolates. Visit Daffin’s Candies’ website for location, hours of operation, and all the goodies they sell. You can even order online! Daffin’s Candies, 496 E State St, Sharon, PA 16146, USA

What other old-school chocolate shops would you add to the sweetest road trip to some of the best chocolate in Pennsylvania? Let us know in the comments! Oh, and if you love chocolate, you’ll definitely want to join this epic chocolate factory tour at Hershey’s Chocolate World.

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A road trip to the sweetest old-school chocolate shops in PA? Yes, please! Of course, you can follow the road trip to a T. Or, you can change it around to meet your needs and interests. Whatever you decide to do, have fun!

FourSquare/Ami H.

Facebook/Pulakos Chocolates

Our first stop takes us to a candy store in Erie, PA that’s been a favorite since 1903. Of course, you’ll discover an assortment of delicious chocolates at the charming shop. Stock up on such favorites as handcrafted marshmallows, French truffles, chocolate-covered strawberries, and Pulakos candy bars. Visit the Pulakos Chocolates’ website for more information on location, hours of operation, and its delectable chocolates. It’s one of the best chocolate shops in PA after all!

Pulakos Chocolates, 2530 Parade St, Erie, PA 16503, USA

Facebook/Finney’s Chocolate Shoppe

Next stop: Finney’s Chocolate Shoppe. Discover old-fashioned chocolates and new favorites. Like bacon? Then, you’ll probably want to try the bacon bark. Other popular chocolates include chocolate-covered strawberries, milk chocolate candy bars, and fudge. Of all the chocolate shops to visit, this one is a must! Head to Finney’s Chocolate’s Facebook page for more information on hours of operation and any updates.

Finney’s Chocolate Shoppe, 116 Spring St, Cambridge Springs, PA 16403, USA

Facebook/Divani Chocolate

Let’s now head to the tiny, enchanting town of Foxburg, with a population of less than 200. Tucked in a historic bank building, Divani Chocolatier boasts a large selection of milk, dark, and white chocolate goodies. Love dark and milk chocolate? Then you might want to try the rocky road bark, the strawberry honey bunny, or the Belgian fudge truffles. And, if you can’t have sugar, good news! Divani Chocolate features sugar-free chocolate, too. Visit the official website of Divani Chocolatier to learn more about one of the best PA chocolate shops.

Divani Chocolatier & Barista, 9 Main St, Foxburg, PA 16036, USA

Trip Advisor/Bernardo F.

Facebook/Asher’s Chocolates

Our next stop takes us to Asher’s Chocolates, an old-school chocolate shop since 1892. Find a large assortment of chocolates - chocolate-covered pretzels, chocolate-covered potato chips, and almond butter crunch. Wait…there’s more. Asher’s Chocolates also sells sugar-free chocolate and Jelly Belly’s. Visit the official website of Asher’s Chocolates for more information on one of the most delightful chocolate shops in the state.

Asher’s Chocolate Co., 80 Wambold Rd, Souderton, PA 18964, USA

Facebook/Wilbur Chocolate

Let’s journey to the charming town of Lititz - and Wilbur Chocolate - for our next stop on this sweetest road trip to some of the best chocolate in Pennsylvania. Meander through the shop, a town staple since 1928, that sells such scrumptious chocolates as gold foiled coins, milk chocolate bars, chocolate-covered raisins, and cookie drops. Visit the Wilbur Chocolate Retail Store’s website for more information.

Wilbur Chocolate Retail Store, 45 N Broad St, Lititz, PA 17543, USA

Trip Advisor/BrianR-FL

Trip Advisor/management

Indulge in an ice cream treat at our next stop: Sarris Candies, a spectacular candy store with an old-fashioned ice cream parlor. But, fair warning – you might get a sugar rush just from the aroma when you walk through the door at this popular Western Pennsylvania chocolate shop! Stroll up and down the aisles of Sarris Candies, where you’ll discover a large selection of chocolate. Stock up on such favorites as chocolate-covered pretzels, peanut butter meltaways, and milk chocolate bars. Head to the Sarris Candies’ website for more information on this PA chocolate shop.

Sarris Candies, 511 Adams Ave, Canonsburg, PA 15317, USA

FourSquare/Robert E.

Facebook/Daffin’s Candies

The finale of our epic road trip brings us to Daffin Candies, one of the biggest chocolate shops in PA. A Pennsylvania tradition since 1949, Daffin’s Candies promises an unforgettable experience. Its famous Chocolate Kingdom features a 400-pound chocolate turtle, a 75-pound chocolate frog, a chocolate Ferris wheel, and a village all made of - you got it - chocolate. Browse the generous selection of chocolate, including chocolate lollipops and boxed chocolates. Visit Daffin’s Candies’ website for location, hours of operation, and all the goodies they sell. You can even order online!

Daffin’s Candies, 496 E State St, Sharon, PA 16146, USA

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Best Chocolate In Pennsylvania February 13, 2023 Melissa M. What is the largest candy store in Pennsylvania? The largest candy store in Pennsylvania is Daffin’s Candies. It has also been called the largest candy store in the world at 20,000 square feet. This massive store is filled with everyone’s favorite candies from chocolate to penny candies, nostalgic candies, rock candy, fudge, and a whole lot more. It also offers plenty of gifts and greeting cards as well.  What are some fun facts about Hershey, Pennsylvania? Here are some fun facts about Hershey, Pennsylvania:

Hershey, PA is best known for its chocolate. Milton S. Hershey was the founder of Hershey Chocolates. He had started as an apprentice with a candy maker in Lancaster in the 1800s and opened up the Lancaster Caramel Company in 1883. He then attended the 1893 World’s Fair in Chicago where he learned about the chocolate-making machinery that was on display. He bought his own equipment, sold the Lancaster Caramel Company, and started making chocolate. Thus, Hershey Chocolate Company was born in 1894 and it’s become the most famous chocolate company in the world. Hersheypark is the largest amusement park in Pennsylvania. Here visitors will find plenty of thrilling rides, a water park, and, of course, chocolate. The park is 121 acres and received over 3.3 million visitors in 2019. Hershey, along with Harris, PA, are part of Dauphin County. The population of Hershey, PA is just under 20,000. Visitors to its famous park far outnumber its residents.  Over 80 million chocolate bars are produced in the Hershey Chocolate factory daily. Additionally, 70 million Hershey Kisses are manufactured each day. It is the largest chocolate manufacturer in the world.  Hershey Chocolate Corporation produced over one billion pounds of chocolate annually. 

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Best Chocolate In Pennsylvania

February 13, 2023

Melissa M.

What is the largest candy store in Pennsylvania? The largest candy store in Pennsylvania is Daffin’s Candies. It has also been called the largest candy store in the world at 20,000 square feet. This massive store is filled with everyone’s favorite candies from chocolate to penny candies, nostalgic candies, rock candy, fudge, and a whole lot more. It also offers plenty of gifts and greeting cards as well.  What are some fun facts about Hershey, Pennsylvania? Here are some fun facts about Hershey, Pennsylvania:

Hershey, PA is best known for its chocolate. Milton S. Hershey was the founder of Hershey Chocolates. He had started as an apprentice with a candy maker in Lancaster in the 1800s and opened up the Lancaster Caramel Company in 1883. He then attended the 1893 World’s Fair in Chicago where he learned about the chocolate-making machinery that was on display. He bought his own equipment, sold the Lancaster Caramel Company, and started making chocolate. Thus, Hershey Chocolate Company was born in 1894 and it’s become the most famous chocolate company in the world. Hersheypark is the largest amusement park in Pennsylvania. Here visitors will find plenty of thrilling rides, a water park, and, of course, chocolate. The park is 121 acres and received over 3.3 million visitors in 2019. Hershey, along with Harris, PA, are part of Dauphin County. The population of Hershey, PA is just under 20,000. Visitors to its famous park far outnumber its residents.  Over 80 million chocolate bars are produced in the Hershey Chocolate factory daily. Additionally, 70 million Hershey Kisses are manufactured each day. It is the largest chocolate manufacturer in the world.  Hershey Chocolate Corporation produced over one billion pounds of chocolate annually. 

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The OIYS Visitor Center

The largest candy store in Pennsylvania is Daffin’s Candies. It has also been called the largest candy store in the world at 20,000 square feet. This massive store is filled with everyone’s favorite candies from chocolate to penny candies, nostalgic candies, rock candy, fudge, and a whole lot more. It also offers plenty of gifts and greeting cards as well. 

What are some fun facts about Hershey, Pennsylvania?

Here are some fun facts about Hershey, Pennsylvania:

  • Hershey, PA is best known for its chocolate. Milton S. Hershey was the founder of Hershey Chocolates. He had started as an apprentice with a candy maker in Lancaster in the 1800s and opened up the Lancaster Caramel Company in 1883. He then attended the 1893 World’s Fair in Chicago where he learned about the chocolate-making machinery that was on display. He bought his own equipment, sold the Lancaster Caramel Company, and started making chocolate. Thus, Hershey Chocolate Company was born in 1894 and it’s become the most famous chocolate company in the world.
  • Hersheypark is the largest amusement park in Pennsylvania. Here visitors will find plenty of thrilling rides, a water park, and, of course, chocolate. The park is 121 acres and received over 3.3 million visitors in 2019.
  • Hershey, along with Harris, PA, are part of Dauphin County.
  • The population of Hershey, PA is just under 20,000. Visitors to its famous park far outnumber its residents.
  • Over 80 million chocolate bars are produced in the Hershey Chocolate factory daily. Additionally, 70 million Hershey Kisses are manufactured each day. It is the largest chocolate manufacturer in the world.
  • Hershey Chocolate Corporation produced over one billion pounds of chocolate annually.