Indiana · 2026 list
10 Best Candy Shops in Indiana (2026 List)
Out of 39 candy shops we track in Indiana, these 10 have the strongest weighted Google ratings right now, led by Stephen Libs Finer Chocolates in Evansville at 4.9. The picks span Evansville, Franklin, Chesterton, Jeffersonville and Fort Wayne and more.
Want the full list instead of the top 10? See all 60 chocolate shops in Indiana, ranked and filterable by city.
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At a glance
| # | Shop | City | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stephen Libs Finer Chocolates | Evansville | 4.9 | 538 |
| 2 | Hoosier Cupboard Candy, Snacks and Ice Cream | Franklin | 4.9 | 378 |
| 3 | Tethan's Candy & Confections | Chesterton | 4.9 | 79 |
| 4 | Sweet Schmitt's Candy | Evansville | 4.9 | 66 |
| 5 | Schimpff's Confectionery | Jeffersonville | 4.8 | 1,780 |
| 6 | DeBrand Fine Chocolates | Fort Wayne | 4.8 | 1,337 |
| 7 | Abbott's Candies | Indianapolis | 4.9 | 47 |
| 8 | DeBrand Fine Chocolates | Indianapolis | 4.8 | 505 |
| 9 | Kilwins Ice Cream - Chocolate - Fudge | Fort Wayne | 4.8 | 295 |
| 10 | Chocolate Bliss & Kitchen Essentials | Jasper | 4.8 | 143 |
The list
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Stephen Libs Finer Chocolates leads the list with a 4.9 average from 538 reviews on Google. Its Google category points to candy. 91% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is closed Sundays.
- Phone
- +1 812-473-0048
- Website
- stephenlibschocolates.com
- Hours
- Mon to Fri 9 AM to 5:30 PMSat 10 AM to 4 PMSun Closed
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Close behind is Hoosier Cupboard Candy, Snacks and Ice Cream with a 4.9 average from 378 reviews on Google. Its Google category points to candy and ice cream. 93% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is open seven days a week.
- Phone
- +1 317-346-0680
- Hours
- Mon to Fri 1 to 6 PMSat 11 AM to 6 PMSun 12 to 5 PM
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At number 3 is Tethan's Candy & Confections with a 4.9 average from 79 reviews on Google. Its Google category points to candy. 92% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is closed Sundays.
- Phone
- +1 219-552-2639
- Website
- tethanscandy.com
- Hours
- Mon to Sat 11 AM to 6 PMSun Closed
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Next up is Sweet Schmitt's Candy with a 4.9 average from 66 reviews on Google. Its Google category points to candy. 95% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is closed Mondays and Sundays.
- Phone
- +1 812-430-1052
- Website
- sweetschmitts.com
- Hours
- Mon ClosedTue to Fri 10 AM to 6 PMSat 10 AM to 2 PMSun Closed
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Schimpff's Confectionery comes in at number 5 with a 4.8 average from 1,780 reviews on Google. Google describes it as: "Historic soda shop featuring old-fashioned sweets & ice cream, plus tours of a small candy museum." Its Google category points to hot chocolate, candy and tours and classes. 86% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is closed Sundays.
- Phone
- +1 812-283-8367
- Website
- schimpffs.com
- Hours
- Mon to Sat 10 AM to 5 PMSun Closed
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DeBrand Fine Chocolates holds its place here with a 4.8 average from 1,337 reviews on Google. Its Google category points to candy. 87% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is open seven days a week and stays open until 10 PM on Fridays.
- Phone
- +1 260-969-8333
- Website
- debrand.com
- Hours
- Mon to Thu 9 AM to 9 PMFri 9 AM to 10 PMSat 10 AM to 10 PMSun 12 to 6 PM
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Close behind is Abbott's Candies with a 4.9 average from 47 reviews on Google. Its Google category points to candy and gifts. 91% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is closed Sundays.
- Phone
- +1 317-578-7979
- Website
- abbottscandy.com
- Hours
- Mon to Fri 10 AM to 6 PMSat 10 AM to 5 PMSun Closed
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At number 8 is DeBrand Fine Chocolates with a 4.8 average from 505 reviews on Google. Its Google category points to candy and ice cream. 88% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is open seven days a week and stays open until 9 PM on Fridays.
- Phone
- +1 317-669-0955
- Website
- debrand.com
- Hours
- Mon to Thu 10 AM to 7 PMFri to Sat 10 AM to 9 PMSun 12 to 6 PM
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Next up is Kilwins Ice Cream - Chocolate - Fudge with a 4.8 average from 295 reviews on Google. Google describes it as: "Traditional store selling chocolates, confections & fudge, as well as original recipe ice cream." Its Google category points to fudge, candy 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 Mondays.
- Phone
- +1 260-444-3569
- Website
- kilwins.com
- Hours
- Mon to Sat 11 AM to 10 PMSun 12 to 9 PM
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Chocolate Bliss & Kitchen Essentials comes in at number 10 with a 4.8 average from 143 reviews on Google. Its Google category points to candy and gifts. 88% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is closed Mondays and Sundays.
- Phone
- +1 812-482-1617
- Website
- Not listed
- Hours
- Mon ClosedTue to Fri 10 AM to 5:30 PMSat 10 AM to 3 PMSun Closed
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 Indiana?
Stephen Libs Finer Chocolates in Evansville tops this list with a 4.9 average from 538 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 Indiana?
The Indiana chocolate shop directory lists all 60 shops we track there, with filters, a city breakdown and an open-now toggle.