Kentucky · 2026 list
10 Best Candy Shops in Kentucky (2026 List)
Out of 30 candy shops we track in Kentucky, these 10 have the strongest weighted Google ratings right now, led by Semper Sweets in Benton at 5.0. The picks span Benton, Paris, Mt Sterling, Louisville and Stanton and more.
Want the full list instead of the top 10? See all 39 chocolate shops in Kentucky, ranked and filterable by city.
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At a glance
| # | Shop | City | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Semper Sweets | Benton | 5.0 | 28 |
| 2 | Bourbon County Confectionary | Paris | 5.0 | 24 |
| 3 | Ruth Hunt Candy Company | Mt Sterling | 4.8 | 409 |
| 4 | Muth's Candies | Louisville | 4.8 | 389 |
| 5 | Crabtree's Candies | Stanton | 4.9 | 41 |
| 6 | Barrel Pick Confections | Bardstown | 5.0 | 22 |
| 7 | Rebecca Ruth Candy Retail Store | Frankfort | 4.7 | 337 |
| 8 | The Sweet Spot Candy Shoppe and Dundee Candy | Louisville | 4.7 | 205 |
| 9 | Candy For Caring | Louisville | 4.9 | 11 |
| 10 | Rebecca Ruth Candy - Retail Store #3 | Frankfort | 4.7 | 116 |
The list
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Semper Sweets leads the list with a 5.0 average from 28 reviews on Google. Its Google category points to candy and ice cream. 100% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is closed Sundays and stays open until 8 PM every day it opens.
- Phone
- +1 270-387-0003
- Website
- sempersweets.com
- Hours
- Mon to Sat 12 to 8 PMSun Closed
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Close behind is Bourbon County Confectionary with a 5.0 average from 24 reviews on Google. Its Google category points to candy. 100% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is open seven days a week.
- Address
- 602 Main St, Paris, KY 40361
- Phone
- +1 859-340-4089
- Website
- Not listed
- Hours
- Mon to Sat 10 AM to 6 PMSun 12 to 5 PM
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At number 3 is Ruth Hunt Candy Company with a 4.8 average from 409 reviews on Google. Its Google category points to candy. 87% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is open seven days a week.
- Phone
- +1 859-498-0676
- Website
- ruthhuntcandy.com
- Hours
- Mon to Fri 8:30 AM to 5:30 PMSat 9 AM to 5:30 PMSun 1 to 5:30 PM
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Next up is Muth's Candies with a 4.8 average from 389 reviews on Google. Google describes it as: "Traditional candy shop filled with artisan goods, including bourbon balls & Louisville modjeskas." Its Google category points to candy and gifts. 88% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is closed Mondays and Sundays.
- Phone
- +1 502-585-2952
- Website
- muthscandy.com
- Hours
- Mon ClosedTue to Fri 8:30 AM to 4 PMSat 10 AM to 4 PMSun Closed
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Crabtree's Candies comes in at number 5 with a 4.9 average from 41 reviews on Google. Its Google category points to candy. 93% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is closed Mondays and Sundays.
- Phone
- +1 606-663-4792
- Website
- Not listed
- Hours
- Mon ClosedTue to Fri 10 AM to 5 PMSat 10 AM to 1 PMSun Closed
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Barrel Pick Confections holds its place here with a 5.0 average from 22 reviews on Google. Its Google category points to candy. 100% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is closed Mondays and Tuesdays.
- Phone
- +1 502-827-6748
- Website
- Not listed
- Hours
- Mon to Tue ClosedWed to Thu 11 AM to 6 PMFri to Sat 11 AM to 6:30 PMSun 11 AM to 3 PM
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Close behind is Rebecca Ruth Candy Retail Store with a 4.7 average from 337 reviews on Google. Its Google category points to candy. 81% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is open seven days a week.
- Phone
- +1 502-695-2486
- Website
- rebeccaruthonline.com
- Hours
- Mon to Sun 10 AM to 6 PM
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At number 8 is The Sweet Spot Candy Shoppe and Dundee Candy with a 4.7 average from 205 reviews on Google. Its Google category points to candy. 79% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is open seven days a week and stays open until 8 PM on Mondays.
- Phone
- +1 502-365-4385
- Website
- thesweetspotcandyshoppe.com
- Hours
- Mon to Sat 10 AM to 8 PMSun 12 to 6 PM
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Next up is Candy For Caring with a 4.9 average from 11 reviews on Google. Its Google category points to candy. It is closed Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Phone
- +1 502-625-5412
- Website
- candyforcaring.org
- Hours
- Mon 9 AM to 3:30 PMTue 9 AM to 12 PMWed ClosedThu to Fri 1 to 4 PMSat to Sun Closed
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Rebecca Ruth Candy - Retail Store #3 comes in at number 10 with a 4.7 average from 116 reviews on Google. Its Google category points to candy. 78% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is open seven days a week.
- Phone
- +1 502-699-2775
- Website
- rebeccaruth.com
- Hours
- Mon to Sun 10 AM to 6 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 Kentucky?
Semper Sweets in Benton tops this list with a 5.0 average from 28 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 Kentucky?
The Kentucky chocolate shop directory lists all 39 shops we track there, with filters, a city breakdown and an open-now toggle.