Vermont · 2026 list
8 Best Candy Shops in Vermont (2026 List)
Out of 8 candy shops we track in Vermont, these 8 have the strongest weighted Google ratings right now, led by Village Peddler and Chocolatorium in Arlington at 4.8. The picks span Arlington, Brattleboro, Quechee, Bennington and West Rutland and more.
Want the full list instead of the top 8? See all 12 chocolate shops in Vermont, ranked and filterable by city.
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At a glance
| # | Shop | City | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Village Peddler and Chocolatorium | Arlington | 4.8 | 241 |
| 2 | Tavernier Chocolates | Brattleboro | 4.8 | 45 |
| 3 | The Sweet Spot Candy Shoppe | Quechee | 5.0 | 12 |
| 4 | Village Chocolate Shoppe | Bennington | 4.7 | 156 |
| 5 | Cross Road Sugar Company | West Rutland | 5.0 | 4 |
| 6 | Mountain Sweets | Stratton | 4.2 | 5 |
| 7 | Middlebury Sweets | Middlebury | 4.5 | 232 |
| 8 | Alderman's Of Vermont Chocolate Shop | North Ferrisburgh | 4.3 | 87 |
The list
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Village Peddler and Chocolatorium leads the list with a 4.8 average from 241 reviews on Google. Its Google category points to candy and gifts. 86% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is open seven days a week.
- Phone
- +1 802-375-6037
- Website
- villagepeddlervt.com
- Hours
- Mon to Sat 10 AM to 5 PMSun 11 AM to 5 PM
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Close behind is Tavernier Chocolates with a 4.8 average from 45 reviews on Google. Its Google category points to artisan and candy. 93% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is closed Mondays and Tuesdays.
- Phone
- +1 802-258-2100
- Website
- tavernierchocolates.com
- Hours
- Mon to Tue ClosedWed to Fri 11 AM to 5 PMSat to Sun 11 AM to 4 PM
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At number 3 is The Sweet Spot Candy Shoppe with a 5.0 average from 12 reviews on Google. Its Google category points to candy. It is closed Mondays.
- Phone
- +1 802-478-0686
- Website
- sweetspotcandyshoppe.net
- Hours
- Mon ClosedTue to Sat 10 AM to 5 PMSun 10 AM to 4 PM
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Next up is Village Chocolate Shoppe with a 4.7 average from 156 reviews on Google. Its Google category points to candy, gifts and ice cream. 81% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is open seven days a week.
- Phone
- +1 802-447-3789
- Website
- villagepeddlervt.com
- Hours
- Mon to Sat 10 AM to 6 PMSun 12 AM to 5 PM
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Cross Road Sugar Company comes in at number 5 with a 5.0 average from 4 reviews on Google. Its Google category points to candy. It is open seven days a week.
- Phone
- +1 802-235-2747
- Website
- youtube.com
- Hours
- Mon to Sat 9 AM to 5 PMSun 11 AM to 5 PM
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Mountain Sweets holds its place here with a 4.2 average from 5 reviews on Google. Its Google category points to candy. It is closed Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.
- Phone
- +1 802-297-4566
- Website
- stratton.com
- Hours
- Mon to Thu ClosedFri to Sun 10 AM to 5 PM
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Close behind is Middlebury Sweets with a 4.5 average from 232 reviews on Google. Its Google category points to candy. 69% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is open seven days a week.
- Phone
- +1 802-388-4518
- Website
- middleburysweets.com
- Hours
- Mon to Sun 10 AM to 5 PM
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At number 8 is Alderman's Of Vermont Chocolate Shop with a 4.3 average from 87 reviews on Google. Its Google category points to candy and gifts. 68% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is closed Mondays and Sundays.
- Phone
- +1 802-453-3221
- Website
- aldermanschocolate.com
- Hours
- Mon ClosedTue to Fri 10 AM to 5 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 Vermont?
Village Peddler and Chocolatorium in Arlington tops this list with a 4.8 average from 241 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 Vermont?
The Vermont chocolate shop directory lists all 12 shops we track there, with filters, a city breakdown and an open-now toggle.