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10 St. Louis Candy Shops to Give You That Sugar Fix

By Riverfront Times Staff on Tue, Oct 25, 2016 at 10:12 pm

Nothing will take you back to childhood (or give you a full-blown sugar high) faster than a trip to a candy store -- and St. Louis has several you definitely shouldn't miss. Whether it's Halloween, Christmas, Valentines Day, or Treat Yo Self Day (yes, that's an actual holiday -- look it up), there's always a good reason to make a pit stop at one of these candy havens. So take a look and stock up to your sweet tooth's content. We won't judge.

October 25, 2016

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Bissinger's
Locations in Maryland Plaza, Plaza Frontenac and downtown

You can't talk about candy in St. Louis without discussing Bissinger's. Here, chocolate is an art -- and you're bound to find lots of treats to love. There's chocolate for pairing with wine, chocolate with adventurous twists (fig balsamic truffle and quinoa crunch, to name a couple), gummy pandas (yes, pandas)...the list could go on and on. Photo by Laura Miller.

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Kakao Chocolate
Locations in Maplewood and Clayton

You really can't go wrong at Kakao Chocolate. From truffles to barks and bars and every confection in between, Kakao makes a vast array of chocolates with all-natural ingredients. Whether you're indulging in pumpkin-chocolate truffles in the fall, the variety of hot chocolate flavors on offer in the winter or stocking up for Easter baskets in the spring, Kakao has something for every occasion. Photo by Barb Baue. Photo by Holly Ravazzolo.

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Merb's Candies
4000 S Grand Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63118
(314) 832-7117

Merb's Candies is a staple, providing a wide variety of sweet treats to St. Louis sugar addicts. The shop's "bionic apple," a Granny Smith apple covered in caramel and southern pecans, is a particular favorite in the fall. Other popular treats include molasses puffs and "snappers," which are Merb's take on turtle candy. Photo by Emily Bearden.

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Sugar Shack
151 W Argonne Dr.
St. Louis, MO 63122
(314) 966-0065

This old-school candy shop offers nostalgic candies, ice cream sodas and gourmet cotton candy. The shop will even host your kid's birthday party...just don't blame us if they're all hyper by the end. Photo courtesy of Instagram / hannahforsythe.

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Chocolate Chocolate Chocolate Company
Locations in both Missouri and Illinois

Good luck trying to make your selections at Chocolate Chocolate Chocolate Company. This family-owned business has a chocolate for every occasion, literally -- you can even sort your options by occasion on the company's website. Caramel apples, holiday-shaped candies, truffles, chocolate bark...it's all there. Photo by Dan Abel Jr.

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How Sweet Is This
804 De Mun Ave.
Clayton, MO 63105

How Sweet Is This, aka the Itsy Bitsy Candy Shoppe, is a true charmer. Formerly known as "Oh Lolli Lolli," the retro candy store specializes in gourmet chocolate, nostalgic candy, gummies and, yes, bulk candy for your big holiday needs. Photo courtesy of Instagram / howsweetisthiscandyshoppe.

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Crown Candy Kitchen
1401 St Louis Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63106
(314) 621-9650

Crown Candy Kitchen is treasured by tourists and locals alike. Sure, you're already a fan of the ice cream and nostalgic atmosphere -- but don't forget to show this soda fountain some love when you're in need of candy, too. Crown Candy makes its own chocolate, and the counter is lined with sweets not to be missed. You can tell yourself you're investing in St. Louis' history. Photo courtesy of Instagram / goldygoose.

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Sweet Be's Candy and Gifts
12027 Manchester Rd.
St. Louis, MO 63131
(314) 835-1400

Sweet Be's is swarming with fun treats, including candy bouquets, sixlets (candy-coated chocolate candies), rock candy, gummies and much more. You can even shop Sweet Be's candy by color. How cool is that? Photo courtesy of Sweet Be's.

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Rocket Fizz
6372 Delmar Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63130
(314) 833-4614

Sure, Rocket Fizz is a chain, but it's just too fun to pass up when walking along Delmar. You can never predict what you'll find here, from gag gifts to weird (but oddly good) soda flavors to a boatload of different candy. If you can't find something you like here, you're not trying hard enough. Photo courtesy of Instagram / rocketfizzshops.

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Miss M's Candy Boutique
6193 Delmar Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63112
(314) 721-7000

This little shop is a must-visit when meandering along the Loop. Sure, you'll find your typical Hershey's and Snickers, but you'll also discover harder-to-find items (chocolate-covered bacon or lollipops with crickets, anyone?) With more than 500 kinds of candy to pick from, every visit is a treasure hunt. Photo by Zoe Kline.

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