Boston Candy Stories

Want candy? You're in luck! You have plenty of opportunities to satisfy your sweet tooth in the beautiful (and delicious) town of Boston. Here are some candy stores and chocolatiers you can look into:

Sugar Heaven (218 Newbury Street): A slightly pricey store located on post Newberry Street, Sugar Heaven offers all kinds of fresh candy although the international selection is limited. You can create your own pixi stix from several pixi colors or pick out M&Ms from a 21-color selection. Kids (and young-at-heart adults) can hold birthday parties at this venue. Be prepared to fight the crowds at this busy retail store!

All Things Chocolate (Park Square Building, 31 St. James Ave): This family owned upscale store offers any kind of chocolate you can think of: truffles, crèmes, novelty chocolate, and organic chocolate. Those who are looking for a personalized gift can purchases a personalized gift basket. All Things Chocolate offers wedding packages.

Lindt Retail Store (704 Boylston Street): Part of the international Swiss chocolatier chain, which has been making chocolate since 1845. Chocoholics can satiate themselves on Lindt boxed chocolates and truffles.

Olde Dutch Cottage Candy (518 Tremont St): A destination for both candy lovers and furniture shoppers, Olde Dutch offers both vintage furniture and a large selection of candy sold at competitive prices. The owner has created a unique ambiance with wacky decorations and candles strung from the ceiling.

Dairy Fresh Candies (57 Salem St, Charlestown, North End): Great selection of Haribo gummies, candied fruits, Italian candy, nuts, chocolate, back room filled with chocolate truffles, chocolate fudge, and sugar-free chocolate. Friendly staff that sometimes gives out free samples. Store also has a wide selection of condiments (olive oil, jams, etc).

Mike's Pastry (300 Hannover Street, Charlestown, North End): There's a huge candy selection, but the crowds can make this store too chaotic. Try out the delectable canolis dipped in chocolate as well as the chocolate chip cookies and other yummy pastries. Mike's Pastry has a reputation of being a tourist destination that locals tend to avoid. Doesn't accept credit cards. Often crowded.

Hidden Sweets (25 Brattle Street, Harvard Square): Not just a destination for the sweet toothed, Hidden Sweets offers Boston-themed apparel, novelty gifts, and party supplies in addition to the 300 different kinds of bulk candy. Candy junkies can find the usual candy staples (Jelly Bellys, Starburst) gourmet chocolate and nostalgic candy like Pez and Pop Rocks, as well as random goodies like Muddy Bears and Coffee Crisps. However, you have to pay for the variety; some customers are frustrated with the high prices.

Arthur's Pastry Shop (382 Main Street, Medford): delicious cake and pastries. Cash or check only.

Au Chocolat (35 High St): A small slightly pricey store that offers a huge selection of chocolates, such as truffles, nuts, chocolates, custom-made Easter eggs.

Beacon Hill Chocolates (92B Pinckney St): This store advertises "artisan chocolates from New England and around the world." Chocoholics can select from a wide variety of truffles including adorable confections in the shapes of sheep and puppies. Beacon Hill Chocolates also specializes in pretty decoupaged keepsake boxes.

L.A. Burdick Chocolate (52 D Brattle St., Cambridge): You can get chocolates in the shapes of penguins and mice. Too cute to eat! If eating anthropomorphic candy isn't your thing, you have a plethora of alternatives, such as classic chocolates, dipped fruits, beautifully constructed pastries, and special chocolate mixes you can take home.