Virginia’s Best Candy Stores & Chocolate Shops

Novelty treats, vintage candies, and chocolate creations are just a few of the sugar-filled treats available at Virginia's candy stores and artisan chocolate shops.

Order online and send a surprise package to someone you love, or hop in the car and create your own decadent trick-or-treating road trip to these candy shops in Virginia. 
 

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For Candy Enthusiasts

The Southern Churn—Bristol

You'll find this candy store while strolling State Street in downtown Bristol. The Southern Churn offers a variety of candies, homemade fudge, and ice cream. 

The Candy Store—Roanoke

The Candy Store — filled with novelty oversized gummies, local chocolates, and seemingly endless rows of more than 1,200 specialty and vintage candies from around the world — is a boutique candy shop that is well worth the trip to Roanoke.

Nancy's Candy Company—Meadows of Dan

If you’re on a road trip through the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains, visit Nancy’s Candy Company, a one-stop-shop for locally famous homemade fudge and delicious handmade candy.

Sugar Magnolia—Blacksburg

Visit Sugar Magnolia for old-fashioned candy sticks, gourmet hand-crafted popcorn, fine chocolates, and packaged candy. They also have a hot chocolate bar in the fall and winter! 

For the Love of Chocolate—Richmond

Don’t let the name fool you — For the Love of Chocolate is filled with a wide variety of candies from all over the world, including Virginia-made, kosher, and vegan specialities. And tons of chocolate, of course.

It's Sugar—Virginia Beach

Although this is a national chain, It’s Sugar is worth the trip in the heart of Virginia Beach. Pick up some over-the-top candy and gifts, including giant gummy bears and candy bars. 

A Secret Forest—Richmond

A Secret Forest is an online-only shop where you can order gorgeous lollipops and candies that are really intricate. Check out the Halloween and holiday themes! 

For Chocoholics

Cocoa Mill Chocolate Co.—Lexington

Cocoa Mill Chocolate Co. has been handcrafting chocolate since 1993. The store’s wide assortment of chocolates, including truffles, barks, dipped fruits, and hand-poured turtles, have been nationally recognized. 

Gearharts Fine Chocolates—Charlottesville 

If chocolate is your preference and you’re looking to splurge, a trip to Gearharts Chocolates is a must-do in Central Virginia. The artisans at Gearharts combine single-bean Venezuelan chocolates, quality local and exotic ingredients, and passionate craftsmanship to create luxurious chocolates with depth and complexity.

Artisan Confections—Arlington

Artisan Confections specializes in high-quality, handmade chocolates that are elegant in both design and flavor.

The Royal Chocolate—Virginia Beach

Admire cases filled with handmade Belgian chocolates — including truffles, creams, caramels, chocolate, and caramel-coated pretzels — not to mention The Royal Chocolate's famous chocolate-covered apples.

Chocolate Spike—Blacksburg

Chocolate Spike offers artistic chocolate endeavors by Genie Ranck, producer of unique chocolates in unusual flavors. Order online or look for their products at Blacksburg Books. 

Warfel's Sweet Shoppe—Dayton

Warfel’s Sweet Shoppe offers homemade small-batch chocolate in the heart of Virginia’s beautiful Shenandoah Valley. Sample old fashioned creme fudge, chocolate creme truffles, and “sugar-free” chocolates, just to name a few.

Cocoa Mia—Floyd 

Cocoa Mia offers an eclectic chocolate experience, with seasonal flavor profiles crafted with locally sourced ingredients. Try the gluten-free truffles, hot cocoa, and chocolate bars. 

Not Just Candy

These spots have a selection of candy in addition to other products (in case your shopping list isn't exclusively sweet treats). 

Pippin Toy Co.—Alexandria

You'll feel transported to a different world when you enter Pippin Toy Co., a too-cute toy shop in Old Town Alexandria. In addition to games and gifts, you'll find a selection of unique candies. 

Glass House Winery—Free Union

Glass House Winery not only excels at winemaking but also makes in-house chocolates. Win-win!

Mast General Store—Roanoke

Stock up for a camping trip and don't miss the barrels full of classic candies at Mast General Store. A Roanoke staple in a historic building, the store stocks a variety of chocolates, gummy candies, and more favorites. 

Paint Bank General Store—Paint Bank

Shop for groceries, gifts, and old-school candies at Paint Bank General Store. If you're always in the holiday spirit, be sure to swing by the year-round Christmas shop upstairs.