Best Candy Stores on Cape Cod

A Cape trip isn't complete without a candy run at your favorite spot. We always get asked where the best candy stores on Cape Cod are, so we decided to put together a list of some of our favorites to satisfy your sweet tooth. Did we miss any? Leave a comment below!

• Chatham Candy Manor (Chatham) - founded in 1955, they are celebrating 70 'sweet years' of hand-dipped chocolates, homemade fudge, truffles, and caramels all made from scratch! Each piece of chocolate is perfectly unique and everything is made in small batches to ensure it is at its peak freshness when it is enjoyed. 

Photo by @chathamcandymanor

• Kandy Korner (Hyannis) - a staple in Hyannis going on 57 seasons, they are famously known for their homemade salt-water taffy. Kandy Korner has something for everyone from chocolate, fudge, homemade taffy, and a delicious assortment of over 30 different types of candy. Make sure to try their Cape Cod Lobster Gummies, one of our personal favorites! There is nothing like walking in Kandy Korner and getting a freshly wrapped, warm, and chewy piece of salt-water taffy.

 Photo by @thekandykorner

• Cabot's Candy (Provincetown) - a sweet tradition since 1927 that was first known for its saltwater taffy in small, local fairs on Cape Cod. Over the years they have grown to include award-winning fudge, mouthwatering peanut brittle, specialty flavored popcorn, and more! They also carry bins of nostalgic penny candies, fine truffles, gummies, and chocolate-covered treats. Cabot's Candy is proud of their long history and sharing their story with generations of folks that come back year after year. 

Photo by @emilygoesplaces

• Stage Stop Candy (Dennis Port) - built on years of tradition, family legacy, and homegrown recipes, Stage Stop Candy is where passion meets candy. They first opened their doors in March of 1982. Since then, Stage Stop Candy has been led by a small local team with over 50 years combined of experience as candy makers. They pride themselves on superior confections and being a part of Cape Cod's unique community of locals and seasonal visitors. 

 Photo by @stagestopcandy

• 1856 Country Store (Centerville) - much more than a penny candy store! Since the 1970s, they have been a beloved piece of Centerville. They are open year-round and offer a little something for everyone. Their iconic storefront is recognized by many who grew up visiting the store, along with reminders of nostalgia!

 Photo by @laurenkeathleyphotography

• Ghelfi's Candies of Cape Cod (Falmouth & Mashpee) - they have been making premium handmade chocolates for 32 years. They are a family-owned and operated business currently guided by a third-generation candy maker, Scott Ghelfi. Ghelfi's makes all of its chocolates and candies using only the freshest and finest ingredients in its candy kitchen - making everything they create truly irresistible!  

Photo by @ghelfiscandiesofcapecod

• Ben & Bill's Chocolate Emporium (Falmouth & Oak Bluffs, MV) - situated on Main Street, Falmouth and Circuit Ave, Oak Bluffs, Ben & Bill's has something for everyone! As soon as you step through the doors, you will be met with an inviting aroma of sweets and warmness that will fill your senses with nostalgia. They offer a delicious selection of homemade chocolates, fudge, candies, and so much more!

 Photo by @benandbillsfalmouth

• Murdick's Fudge (Edgartown, MV) - originated on Mackinac Island, Michigan, the father-son duo, Henry and Jerome Murdick, were sailmakers, while Sara Murdick had exquisite confectionary skills and recipes. In 1887, Mackinac Island opened its first candy shop, Murdick's Candy Kitchen. Henry continued to make sails in the back, while upfront Sara and Jerome crafted fudge using Sara's original recipe. Fast forward to today, Sara Murdick's fudge recipe and their old-fashioned fudge-making techniques have been passed down through generations and are used today at their shop in Edgartown.

 Photo by @originalmurdicks

• Hot Chocolate Sparrow (Orleans) - with the love of Chocolate in mind, The Chocolate Sparrow was started in 1989 in North Eastham. Here, the art of making fine chocolate was learned and two years later, Hot Chocolate Sparrow was born! Their storefront is a cafe complete with desserts of every indulgence, hand-dipped chocolates, coffee from around the world, and much more!

Photo by @hot.chocolate.sparrow

• Sweetside Candy (Dennis) - previously Nancy's Candy - a staple in Dennis Village for more than 14 years. In August 2024, Lynn Mason-Small and her family purchased the business from Ms. Nancy herself. They have carried on the tradition of delectable chocolates, penny candy, delicious fudge, plus local special gifts!

Photo by @sweetsidecapecod

• Provincetown Fudge Factory (Provincetown) - they have been making famous fudge since 1984. Made with their family's original fudge recipe, they handcraft their fudge the old-fashioned way, in small batches with only the finest ingredients. Make sure to try their world-famous peanut butter cups (pictured below) when you stop in!

Photo by @moreforfooodd

• Cape Cod Chocolatier (Centerville) - founders Carol and Rob Cronin opened the Cape Cod Chocolatier in the summer of 2002 with the thought that "chocolate is a lot about nostalgia." They have honored this sentiment with their recipes, which require the same tools candy makers have used for generations; a copper kettle, wooden paddle, and the finest ingredients!

Photo by @capecodchocolatier