7 Best Candy Shops in Memphis (+ One Local Fave You Can Shop Online)
Memphis knows how to satisfy a sweet tooth. These local candy shops offer everything from nostalgic penny-candy to creative new confections. Image: Facebook / Bluff City Toffee Co.
Whether you’re drawn to handcrafted chocolates, old-fashioned penny candy, or indulgent fudge, Memphis has no shortage of local candy shops that make the case for treating yourself, no special occasion required. Here are seven local brick-and-mortar shops sure to satisfy your sweet tooth, plus one hometown favorite that you can find online.
Beale Sweets Sugar Shack
Neighborhood: Downtown
More Info: bealesweets.com
Get your homemade fudge fix at Beale Sweets Sugar Shack! Watch the fudgeologist in action, stock up on signature flavors, and grab nostalgic candies by the quarter pound at this lively location on Memphis’s most iconic street.
Bluff City Toffee
Neighborhood: Germantown
More Info: bluffcitytoffee.com
A sweet shop with an even sweeter mission! Owned and operated by Madonna Learning Center, Bluff City Toffee provides vocational opportunities and real-life job experiences to adults with special needs. You can get yummy small-batch toffee, cookies, and popcorn at the Madonna campus and at several retail locations around town.
Dinstuhl’s
Neighborhoods: East Memphis, Bartlett, Germantown, Collierville, Downtown
More Info: dinstuhls.com
A Memphis institution dating back more than a century, this beloved chocolatier crafts classic candies, fudge, pecan brittle, and truffles, perfect for gifts or personal indulgence. With several local storefronts, Dinstuhl’s is a must for artisanal goodness.
The Peanut Shoppe
Neighborhood: Downtown
More Info: memphispeanutshoppe.com
Although peanuts are the star, this Main Street favorite also packs a punch with chocolatey peanut clusters, flavored nuts, and classic candies. The Peanut Shoppe is a sweet stop that nods to Memphis’s love of all things crunchy and rich.
A. Schwab
Neighborhood: Downtown
More Info: a-schwab.com
Established in 1876, A. Schwab is the oldest store on Beale Street and remains an iconic destination. Alongside Memphis souvenirs, party supplies, clothing, and much more, you’ll find a selection of old-fashioned candy sure to tempt the young … and the young at heart.
Sweet Noshings
Neighborhoods: Overton Square, East Memphis
More Info: sweetnoshings901.com
Sweet Noshings serves up a playful mix of candies and desserts with a local flair — think classic treats with personality, perfect for afternoon cravings or creative gift baskets.
Wayne’s Candy Co.
Neighborhood: Downtown
More Info: waynescandy.com
Step into a 30,000-square-foot candy wonderland in downtown Memphis where old-fashioned classics, novelty candies, delicious concession-stand treats, and party favors mingle. With over 2,000 items to choose from, Wayne’s Candy Co. is sure to satisfy any candy craving.
While we love spotlighting brick-and-mortar favorites, Memphis is also home to one standout local gem you can discover exclusively online.
Shotwell Candy Company
More Info: shotwellcandy.com
Shotwell Candy Company crafts small-batch caramels and toffee with true hometown heart. Founder Jerrod Smith started in his Memphis home kitchen, and today, his signature soft caramels are available online for shipping or pickup. It’s a sweet Memphis secret worth sampling at home (and a perfect gift to send to friends afar).
Have a sweet time finding your favorite goodies!
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Gaye Swan
As a professional writer of over 20 years, Gaye is an avid traveler and enjoys highlighting food, culture, and attractions around the South. While Gaye is passionate about life in Memphis, she grew up in Meridian and is still a Mississippi girl at heart.