Iowa · 2026 list
10 Best Candy Shops in Iowa (2026 List)
Out of 21 candy shops we track in Iowa, these 10 have the strongest weighted Google ratings right now, led by Lillie Mae Chocolates in Marshalltown at 4.9. The picks span Marshalltown, Central City, Kalona, Council Bluffs and Des Moines and more.
Want the full list instead of the top 10? See all 31 chocolate shops in Iowa, ranked and filterable by city.
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At a glance
| # | Shop | City | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lillie Mae Chocolates | Marshalltown | 4.9 | 121 |
| 2 | Sweetopia | Central City | 4.9 | 102 |
| 3 | Kalona Chocolates | Kalona | 4.9 | 96 |
| 4 | Sugar Makery Council Bluffs | Council Bluffs | 4.8 | 358 |
| 5 | Chocolaterie Stam | Des Moines | 4.8 | 326 |
| 6 | Flaherty Irish Candy Company | Bettendorf | 4.9 | 42 |
| 7 | The Chocolate Haus - Amana | Amana | 4.8 | 195 |
| 8 | Nan's Nummies | West Des Moines | 4.7 | 376 |
| 9 | Chocolaterie Stam | West Des Moines | 4.7 | 172 |
| 10 | The Good Olde Days | Iowa Falls | 5.0 | 7 |
The list
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Lillie Mae Chocolates leads the list with a 4.9 average from 121 reviews on Google. Its Google category points to candy. 93% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is closed Sundays.
- Phone
- +1 641-758-3155
- Website
- lilliemaechocolate.com
- Hours
- Mon to Fri 9 AM to 5:30 PMSat 9 AM to 5 PMSun Closed
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Close behind is Sweetopia with a 4.9 average from 102 reviews on Google. Its Google category points to candy. 95% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is closed Sundays.
- Phone
- +1 319-294-4281
- Website
- sweetopiachocolates.com
- Hours
- Mon to Fri 10 AM to 5 PMSat 10 AM to 2 PMSun Closed
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At number 3 is Kalona Chocolates with a 4.9 average from 96 reviews on Google. Its Google category points to candy and ice cream. 90% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is closed Sundays and stays open until 9 PM on Wednesdays.
- Address
- 211 5th St, Kalona, IA 52247
- Phone
- +1 319-656-3839
- Website
- kalonachocolates.com
- Hours
- Mon to Tue 10 AM to 4 PMWed 10 AM to 9 PMThu 10 AM to 4 PMFri to Sat 10 AM to 9 PMSun Closed
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Next up is Sugar Makery Council Bluffs with a 4.8 average from 358 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 8 PM daily.
- Phone
- +1 712-323-4501
- Website
- sugarmakery.com
- Hours
- Mon to Sat 11 AM to 8 PMSun 12 to 8 PM
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Chocolaterie Stam comes in at number 5 with a 4.8 average from 326 reviews on Google. Its Google category points to candy, gifts and ice cream. 85% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is open seven days a week and stays open until 7 PM on Mondays.
- Phone
- +1 515-282-9575
- Website
- stamchocolate.com
- Hours
- Mon to Fri 9 AM to 7 PMSat 9 AM to 5 PMSun 12 to 5 PM
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Flaherty Irish Candy Company holds its place here with a 4.9 average from 42 reviews on Google. Its Google category points to candy. 95% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is closed Saturdays and Sundays.
- Phone
- +1 563-359-1505
- Website
- flahertyscandy.com
- Hours
- Mon to Fri 10 AM to 3 PMSat to Sun Closed
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Close behind is The Chocolate Haus - Amana with a 4.8 average from 195 reviews on Google. Its Google category points to hot chocolate, candy and gifts. 88% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is open seven days a week.
- Phone
- +1 319-622-3025
- Website
- chocolatehaus.com
- Hours
- Mon to Sat 10 AM to 5 PMSun 11 AM to 5 PM
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At number 8 is Nan's Nummies with a 4.7 average from 376 reviews on Google. Its Google category points to candy. 84% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is open seven days a week.
- Phone
- +1 515-277-2201
- Website
- nansnummies.com
- Hours
- Mon to Wed 10 AM to 5:30 PMThu 12 to 5:30 PMFri to Sat 10 AM to 5:30 PMSun 12 to 5 PM
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Next up is Chocolaterie Stam with a 4.7 average from 172 reviews on Google. Its Google category points to hot chocolate, candy and ice cream. 81% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is open seven days a week and stays open until 8 PM on Mondays.
- Phone
- +1 515-457-8464
- Website
- stamchocolate.com
- Hours
- Mon to Sat 10 AM to 8 PMSun 11 AM to 6 PM
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The Good Olde Days comes in at number 10 with a 5.0 average from 7 reviews on Google. Its Google category points to candy. It is closed Mondays and Sundays.
- Phone
- +1 641-812-0021
- Website
- Not listed
- Hours
- Mon ClosedTue to Fri 10 AM to 6 PMSat 10 AM to 5 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 Iowa?
Lillie Mae Chocolates in Marshalltown tops this list with a 4.9 average from 121 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 Iowa?
The Iowa chocolate shop directory lists all 31 shops we track there, with filters, a city breakdown and an open-now toggle.