South Dakota · 2026 list
7 Best Candy Shops in South Dakota (2026 List)
Out of 7 candy shops we track in South Dakota, these 7 have the strongest weighted Google ratings right now, led by Choco Latte Coffee and Handmade Candy in Brookings at 4.8. The picks span Brookings, Custer, Rapid City and Sioux Falls.
Want the full list instead of the top 7? See all 10 chocolate shops in South Dakota, ranked and filterable by city.
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At a glance
| # | Shop | City | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Choco Latte Coffee and Handmade Candy | Brookings | 4.8 | 357 |
| 2 | Custer County Candy Co | Custer | 4.7 | 108 |
| 3 | Rushmore Candy Company | Rapid City | 4.6 | 573 |
| 4 | Candy Cloud Factory Sioux Falls | Sioux Falls | 4.6 | 181 |
| 5 | Rocket Fizz Sioux Falls | Sioux Falls | 4.6 | 71 |
| 6 | Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory | Rapid City | 4.5 | 58 |
| 7 | Candyland | Rapid City | 4.4 | 1,048 |
The list
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Choco Latte Coffee and Handmade Candy leads the list with a 4.8 average from 357 reviews on Google. Its Google category points to hot chocolate and candy. 84% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is closed Sundays.
- Phone
- +1 605-697-5311
- Website
- chocolattecoffeeshop.com
- Hours
- Mon to Sat 5:30 AM to 4 PMSun Closed
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Close behind is Custer County Candy Co with a 4.7 average from 108 reviews on Google. Its Google category points to hot chocolate, candy and ice cream. 82% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is open seven days a week and stays open until 8:30 PM on Sundays.
- Phone
- +1 605-673-3911
- Website
- custercountycandyco.com
- Hours
- Mon to Fri 11 AM to 5 PMSat 11 AM to 6 PMSun 10 AM to 8:30 PM
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At number 3 is Rushmore Candy Company with a 4.6 average from 573 reviews on Google. Its Google category points to candy. 75% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is open seven days a week and stays open until 7 PM on Fridays.
- Phone
- +1 605-342-1489
- Website
- rushmorecandycompany.com
- Hours
- Mon to Thu 10 AM to 6 PMFri to Sat 10 AM to 7 PMSun 10 AM to 6 PM
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Next up is Candy Cloud Factory Sioux Falls with a 4.6 average from 181 reviews on Google. Its Google category points to candy and ice cream. 76% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is open seven days a week and stays open until 9 PM on Fridays.
- Phone
- +1 605-271-4929
- Website
- candycloudfactorysd.com
- Hours
- Mon to Thu 11 AM to 7 PMFri 11 AM to 9 PMSat 10 AM to 9 PMSun 11 AM to 7 PM
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Rocket Fizz Sioux Falls comes in at number 5 with a 4.6 average from 71 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. 85% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is open seven days a week and stays open until 9 PM on Fridays.
- Phone
- +1 605-630-3505
- Website
- rocketfizz.com
- Hours
- Mon to Thu 11 AM to 8 PMFri 11 AM to 9 PMSat 10 AM to 9 PMSun 11 AM to 5 PM
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Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory holds its place here with a 4.5 average from 58 reviews on Google. Google describes it as: "Retailer offering premium chocolate & other confections, plus cocoa & gift baskets." Its Google category points to candy and gifts. 74% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is closed Sundays.
- Phone
- +1 605-716-4700
- Website
- facebook.com
- Hours
- Mon to Sat 11 AM to 6 PMSun Closed
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Close behind is Candyland with a 4.4 average from 1,048 reviews on Google. Its Google category points to hot chocolate, candy and ice cream. 65% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is open seven days a week.
- Phone
- +1 605-574-2824
- Website
- candylandsd.com
- Hours
- Mon 10 AM to 5 PMTue 10 AM to 6 PMWed to Thu 10 AM to 5 PMFri to Sat 10 AM to 6 PMSun 10 AM to 5 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 South Dakota?
Choco Latte Coffee and Handmade Candy in Brookings tops this list with a 4.8 average from 357 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 South Dakota?
The South Dakota chocolate shop directory lists all 10 shops we track there, with filters, a city breakdown and an open-now toggle.