Two New England Candy Shops Named Among America’s Best

It's the time of year when people can't help but think about candy.

Trick-or-treaters will be searching for it by the bag full in just a few weeks, but if you're searching for a sweet treat of your own there are two delicious options pretty close by.

The Tasting Table made a list of America's best candy stores, pointing out two standout spots in Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

Dubbed Massachusetts' Best Candy Store by Tasting Table's list, Ye Olde Pepper Candy Companie is probably seeing some serious business right now.

Massachusetts’ Oldest Candy Store Still Delights Salem Visitors

Located at 122 Derby Street in Salem since 1806, it is believed to be the oldest candy shop in America, and it's still in operation today. But it's not just the history people are flocking there for.

The store is packed with candy. Holiday themed chocolates for every season, classic candy box fillers in glass counters, and even nostalgic favorites like the Salem Gibraltar and Blackjacks, still for sale over two centuries later.

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Rhode Island's 'best' candy store (according to Tasting Table), isn't in such a tourist destination. Yet the Chocolate Delicacy is reason enough to find 28 Gilbane Street in Warwick, RI.

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There you'll find packed shelves of delicious treats made by founders and owners, Dave and Marie Schaller.

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The pair have been selling their chocolate creations since 1992 and along with the usual chocolate finds for the holidays, shoppers can try fruit chocolates, sugar-free options and even non-chocolate items throughout the store.

So if simply buying bags of candy isn't your aim this Halloween, level up your chocolate game with some hand-crafted treats from two of the best candy stores in the country.

The best part is, both stores offer online ordering, so you don't have to travel any farther than your computer to enjoy their amazing candy.