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Five Favorite Candy Shops in Kansas City

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Treat your sweet tooth to something special at one of these local shops.

The Candy Wizard

This shop sells a wide variety of retro, hard-to-find candies, including saltwater taffy, Bavarian fruit, Necco wafers, caramels, Jelly Bellies, lollipops and more. This is every candy lover’s dream come true. Tip: It’s in the same building as the Arabia Steamboat Museum—a perfect family outing. TheCandyWizard.com

Chip’s Chocolate Factory and Chip’s Candy Factory

Chip’s is a local landmark selling a variety of novelty treats and chocolates. Kids love watching the fudge-making demonstrations at the chocolate factory (second level). At the candy factory (first level), you can choose from more than 450 classic and unique candies. Tip: The shops in Crown Center are a perfect treat after a show at the Coterie or a visit to Legoland or Sea Life. ChipsCandyFactory.com.

Christopher Elbow

This gourmet chocolate shop has become a Kansas City landmark. The artisan chocolates are true works of art—both beautiful and delicious. Tip: The shop is in the Crossroads Arts District, and on First Fridays it sells chocolates for $1 each. ElbowChocolates.com

It’Sugar 

This penultimate candy store on the Country Club Plaza is ready to satisfy all your sugar cravings! In addition to all the classics, It’Sugar is known for a giant selection of giant-sized candy, including the world’s largest solid Chupa Chups lollipop, a 1.75-pound solid strawberry sucker. Tip: Enjoy a visit to the Plaza after exploring the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art or the National Museum of Toys and Miniatures. ItSugar.com

Laura Little’s

This sweet shop is famous for delicious candy made from scratch in copper kettles with wooden paddles. For holidays and special occasions, they even sell personalized chocolate treats with your child’s name. Tip: This shop isn’t far from the Shawnee Indian Mission, which has a fall festival that is a favorite family annual tradition. LauraLittleCandy.com

 

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