North Carolina · 2026 list
10 Best Candy Shops in North Carolina (2026 List)
Out of 56 candy shops we track in North Carolina, these 10 have the strongest weighted Google ratings right now, led by Kandy Apples by K in Raleigh at 4.9. The picks span Raleigh, Charlotte, Morganton, Asheville and Hatteras and more.
Want the full list instead of the top 10? See all 75 chocolate shops in North Carolina, ranked and filterable by city.
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At a glance
| # | Shop | City | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kandy Apples by K | Raleigh | 4.9 | 207 |
| 2 | Marvin's Confections LLC | Charlotte | 4.9 | 106 |
| 3 | Merrill Mischief General Store | Morganton | 5.0 | 34 |
| 4 | The Chocolate Fetish | Asheville | 4.8 | 1,141 |
| 5 | Happy Belly Ice Cream | Hatteras | 4.8 | 926 |
| 6 | Scotch Bonnet Fudge & Gifts | Frisco | 4.8 | 824 |
| 7 | Escazu Chocolates | Raleigh | 4.8 | 509 |
| 8 | Rocket Fizz Asheville | Asheville | 4.8 | 329 |
| 9 | Jenni's Ugly Chocolates | Greenville | 4.9 | 34 |
| 10 | Suga Mamas Confections | Fayetteville | 4.8 | 110 |
The list
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Kandy Apples by K leads the list with a 4.9 average from 207 reviews on Google. Its Google category points to candy. 95% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is closed Mondays and Tuesdays.
- Phone
- +1 919-703-6683
- Website
- kandyapplesbyk.com
- Hours
- Mon to Tue ClosedWed to Sat 12 to 6 PMSun 2 to 5 PM
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Close behind is Marvin's Confections LLC with a 4.9 average from 106 reviews on Google. Its Google category points to candy. 97% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is open seven days a week and stays open until 9 PM daily.
- Phone
- +1 704-620-4185
- Website
- marvinsconfections.com
- Hours
- Mon to Sun 11 AM to 9 PM
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At number 3 is Merrill Mischief General Store with a 5.0 average from 34 reviews on Google. Its Google category points to candy and gifts. 100% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is closed Mondays.
- Phone
- +1 828-475-4975
- Website
- merrillmischief.com
- Hours
- Mon ClosedTue to Fri 9:30 AM to 6 PMSat 10 AM to 6 PMSun 12 to 5 PM
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Next up is The Chocolate Fetish with a 4.8 average from 1,141 reviews on Google. Google describes it as: "Refined candy store run by a husband-&-wife team whipping up handcrafted, chocolate confections." Its Google category points to hot chocolate and candy. 85% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is closed Sundays.
- Phone
- +1 828-258-2353
- Website
- chocolatefetish.com
- Hours
- Mon to Sat 11 AM to 6 PMSun Closed
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Happy Belly Ice Cream comes in at number 5 with a 4.8 average from 926 reviews on Google. Its Google category points to candy and ice cream. 84% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is open seven days a week and stays open until 9 PM daily.
- Phone
- +1 252-986-0018
- Hours
- Mon to Sun 1 to 9 PM
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Scotch Bonnet Fudge & Gifts holds its place here with a 4.8 average from 824 reviews on Google. Its Google category points to fudge, candy and gifts. 85% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is closed Mondays and Sundays.
- Phone
- +1 888-354-4242
- Website
- scotchbonnetfudges.com
- Hours
- Mon ClosedTue to Sat 10 AM to 5 PMSun Closed
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Close behind is Escazu Chocolates with a 4.8 average from 509 reviews on Google. Google describes it as: "Chocolatier since 2008 offering bean-to-bar candy, original ice cream flavors & a hot chocolate bar." Its Google category points to artisan, hot chocolate and candy. 87% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is closed Mondays and stays open until 9 PM on Thursdays.
- Phone
- +1 919-832-3433
- Website
- escazuchocolates.com
- Hours
- Mon ClosedTue to Wed 11 AM to 6 PMThu to Sat 11 AM to 9 PMSun 11 AM to 6 PM
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At number 8 is Rocket Fizz Asheville with a 4.8 average from 329 reviews on Google. Google describes it as: "Retailer offering a huge selection of candy & bottled sodas in innovative flavors." Its Google category points to candy and gifts. 85% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is open seven days a week and stays open until 10 PM on Fridays.
- Phone
- +1 828-575-2360
- Website
- rocketfizz.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 Jenni's Ugly Chocolates with a 4.9 average from 34 reviews on Google. Its Google category points to artisan and candy. 94% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is closed Mondays and Tuesdays.
- Phone
- +1 252-412-3252
- Website
- jennisuglychocolates.com
- Hours
- Mon to Tue ClosedWed to Sat 11 AM to 6 PMSun 11 AM to 3 PM
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Suga Mamas Confections comes in at number 10 with a 4.8 average from 110 reviews on Google. Its Google category points to candy. 91% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is closed Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays and stays open until 10 PM on Fridays.
- Phone
- +1 910-491-7577
- Website
- sugamamasconfections.com
- Hours
- Mon to Wed ClosedThu 1 to 9 PMFri to Sat 1 to 10 PMSun 1 to 9 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 North Carolina?
Kandy Apples by K in Raleigh tops this list with a 4.9 average from 207 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 North Carolina?
The North Carolina chocolate shop directory lists all 75 shops we track there, with filters, a city breakdown and an open-now toggle.