Connecticut · 2026 list
10 Best Candy Shops in Connecticut (2026 List)
Out of 23 candy shops we track in Connecticut, these 10 have the strongest weighted Google ratings right now, led by Leonidas Belgian Chocolate Canton in Canton at 5.0. The picks span Canton, Bolton, Ridgefield, Danbury and South Windsor and more.
Want the full list instead of the top 10? See all 37 chocolate shops in Connecticut, ranked and filterable by city.
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At a glance
| # | Shop | City | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leonidas Belgian Chocolate Canton | Canton | 5.0 | 35 |
| 2 | Munson's Chocolates | Bolton | 4.8 | 916 |
| 3 | Deborah Ann's Sweet Shoppe | Ridgefield | 4.8 | 395 |
| 4 | Sweet Galaxy | Danbury | 4.8 | 114 |
| 5 | Munson's Chocolates | South Windsor | 4.7 | 183 |
| 6 | Litchfield Candy Company | Litchfield | 4.7 | 130 |
| 7 | Munson's Chocolates | Avon | 4.7 | 116 |
| 8 | Bridgewater Chocolate | Brookfield | 4.7 | 88 |
| 9 | The Nutmeg Fudge Company | Torrington | 4.7 | 67 |
| 10 | BouNom Emporium | Avon | 4.7 | 43 |
The list
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Leonidas Belgian Chocolate Canton leads the list with a 5.0 average from 35 reviews on Google. Its Google category points to candy. 100% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is closed Mondays and stays open until 9 PM on Tuesdays.
- Phone
- +1 860-693-9322
- Website
- leonidasgreenpapayact.com
- Hours
- Mon ClosedTue to Thu 12 to 9 PMFri to Sat 11 AM to 3 PM, 5 to 9 PMSun 12 to 7:30 PM
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Close behind is Munson's Chocolates with a 4.8 average from 916 reviews on Google. Its Google category points to artisan, candy and gifts. 85% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is open seven days a week and stays open until 7 PM on Mondays.
- Phone
- +1 888-686-7667
- Website
- munsonschocolates.com
- Hours
- Mon to Fri 9 AM to 7 PMSat 10 AM to 6 PMSun 11 AM to 5 PM
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At number 3 is Deborah Ann's Sweet Shoppe with a 4.8 average from 395 reviews on Google. Google describes it as: "Housemade chocolates & ice cream, plus bulk candy & gifts, offered in an upbeat atmosphere." Its Google category points to candy, gifts and ice cream. 87% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is open seven days a week and stays open until 10 PM on Fridays.
- Phone
- +1 203-438-0065
- Website
- deborahanns.com
- Hours
- Mon to Thu 10 AM to 9 PMFri to Sat 10 AM to 10 PMSun 10 AM to 9 PM
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Next up is Sweet Galaxy with a 4.8 average from 114 reviews on Google. Its Google category points to candy and gifts. 89% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is open seven days a week and stays open until 9 PM on Fridays.
- Phone
- +1 203-730-0501
- Website
- Not listed
- Hours
- Mon to Thu 10 AM to 8 PMFri to Sat 10 AM to 9 PMSun 11 AM to 6 PM
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Munson's Chocolates comes in at number 5 with a 4.7 average from 183 reviews on Google. Its Google category points to artisan, candy and gifts. 80% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is open seven days a week and stays open until 8 PM on Fridays.
- Phone
- +1 860-644-9576
- Website
- munsonschocolates.com
- Hours
- Mon to Thu 10 AM to 7 PMFri to Sat 10 AM to 8 PMSun 11 AM to 6 PM
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Litchfield Candy Company holds its place here with a 4.7 average from 130 reviews on Google. Its Google category points to candy. 83% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is open seven days a week.
- Phone
- +1 860-567-1500
- Website
- facebook.com
- Hours
- Mon to Sun 10 AM to 4:30 PM
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Close behind is Munson's Chocolates with a 4.7 average from 116 reviews on Google. Its Google category points to candy and gifts. 78% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is open seven days a week and stays open until 7 PM on Mondays.
- Phone
- +1 860-658-7605
- Website
- munsonschocolates.com
- Hours
- Mon to Sat 10 AM to 7 PMSun 11 AM to 5 PM
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At number 8 is Bridgewater Chocolate with a 4.7 average from 88 reviews on Google. Its Google category points to artisan, candy and gifts. 78% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is open seven days a week and stays open until 8 PM on Thursdays.
- Phone
- +1 203-648-9783
- Website
- bridgewaterchocolate.com
- Hours
- Mon to Wed 10 AM to 7 PMThu to Fri 10 AM to 8 PMSat 10 AM to 6 PMSun 11 AM to 5 PM
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Next up is The Nutmeg Fudge Company with a 4.7 average from 67 reviews on Google. Its Google category points to fudge, candy and ice cream. 88% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is closed Mondays and Tuesdays and stays open until 8 PM on Fridays.
- Phone
- +1 860-201-4303
- Website
- nutmegfudge.com
- Hours
- Mon to Tue ClosedWed to Thu 11 AM to 7 PMFri to Sat 11 AM to 8 PMSun 12 to 7 PM
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BouNom Emporium comes in at number 10 with a 4.7 average from 43 reviews on Google. Its Google category points to candy. 88% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is closed Mondays and Tuesdays.
- Phone
- +1 860-606-6208
- Website
- bounom-emporium.com
- Hours
- Mon to Tue ClosedWed to Fri 11:30 AM to 5 PMSat 9:30 AM to 5 PMSun 9:30 AM to 3 PM
How we picked these
Every shop here comes from public Google business data, and qualifies because their Google category or description points to candy or confectionery. We rank by weighted rating so a handful of five-star reviews cannot outrank years of consistent ones.
Hours and phone numbers come straight from each listing, and anything missing is marked as missing.
Questions
What is the best candy shop in Connecticut?
Leonidas Belgian Chocolate Canton in Canton tops this list with a 5.0 average from 35 Google reviews.
How was this list ranked?
By a weighted Google rating: each shop's average is pulled toward the overall average until it has enough reviews to stand on its own. A shop qualifies when their Google category or description points to candy or confectionery. No business pays to appear.
Where can I see every candy shop in Connecticut?
The Connecticut chocolate shop directory lists all 37 shops we track there, with filters, a city breakdown and an open-now toggle.