Whether you have a raging sweet tooth or are more drawn to salty treats, you can’t deny that there’s something inherently charming about a candy shop. The smell of chocolate mingling with the scent of mints and butterscotch, the big glass jars – it all brings back so many happy memories. Here are some of our very favorite candy shops in New Hampshire.

  1. Chutters, Littleton

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Yelp/Rob M. Chutters is not only a beloved local institution, it also boasts the longest candy counter in the world. This is the place to fill up on all of your favorite gummy candies and every possible flavor of jelly bean. Find it at 43 Main St, Littleton, NH 03561.

  1. Lee’s Candy Kitchen, Meredith

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Facebook/Lee’s Candy Kitchen If you’re looking for candy in the Lakes Region, this is your spot. From amazing fudge to old-fashioned sugary favorites, you’ll find it all at 312 Daniel Webster Hwy Ste 11 Meredith, NH 03253.

  1. Granite State Candy Shoppe, Manchester

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Facebook/Granite State Candy Shoppe This Concord candy shop makes chocolates and other candies using old family favorite recipes. They carry plenty of other treats as well. Find them at 832 Elm St, Manchester, NH 03101.

  1. Van Otis Chocolates, Manchester

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Yelp/Tawny M. This Manchester shop makes some of the best chocolates you’ve ever tasted. Best of all, they even offer factory tours! Try it at 341 Elm St, Manchester, NH 03101.

  1. Sanborn’s Fine Candies, Plaistow

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Yelp/Deirdre C. This family business dates back to 1957, and the candy is as good as ever. It’s definitely the place to go for salt water taffy! Find it at 143 Plaistow Rd, Plaistow, NH 03865.

  1. Kellerhaus, Laconia

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Facebook/Kellerhaus This Laconia favorite sells amazing candies and also has a fantastic ice cream sundae bar. You have to visit! Find it at 259 Endicott St N, Laconia, NH 03246.

  1. Kilwins, Portsmouth

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Yelp/Megan G. The only problem with this Portsmouth shop is choosing what to buy - their huge assortment of chocolates is unbelievably tempting. The ice cream is amazing too! Try it at 20 Congress St Portsmouth, NH 03801.

  1. My Brigadeiro, Hanover

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Facebook/My Brigadeiro If you want to try a somewhat more exotic candy, visit My Brigadeiro in Hanover, which sells tasty Brazilian candies made from chocolate and condensed milk. They’re like extremely decadent truffles! Try one at 44 S Main St Hanover, NH 03755.

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Yelp/Timna N.

Yelp/Rob M.

Chutters is not only a beloved local institution, it also boasts the longest candy counter in the world. This is the place to fill up on all of your favorite gummy candies and every possible flavor of jelly bean. Find it at 43 Main St, Littleton, NH 03561.

Facebook/Lee’s Candy Kitchen

If you’re looking for candy in the Lakes Region, this is your spot. From amazing fudge to old-fashioned sugary favorites, you’ll find it all at 312 Daniel Webster Hwy Ste 11 Meredith, NH 03253.

Yelp/Granite State Candy Shoppe

Facebook/Granite State Candy Shoppe

This Concord candy shop makes chocolates and other candies using old family favorite recipes. They carry plenty of other treats as well. Find them at 832 Elm St, Manchester, NH 03101.

Yelp/Ian W.

Yelp/Tawny M.

This Manchester shop makes some of the best chocolates you’ve ever tasted. Best of all, they even offer factory tours! Try it at 341 Elm St, Manchester, NH 03101.

Facebook/Yelp/Deirdre C.

Yelp/Deirdre C.

This family business dates back to 1957, and the candy is as good as ever. It’s definitely the place to go for salt water taffy! Find it at 143 Plaistow Rd, Plaistow, NH 03865.

Facebook/Kellerhaus

This Laconia favorite sells amazing candies and also has a fantastic ice cream sundae bar. You have to visit! Find it at 259 Endicott St N, Laconia, NH 03246.

Yelp/Megan G.

Yelp/Megan G.

The only problem with this Portsmouth shop is choosing what to buy - their huge assortment of chocolates is unbelievably tempting. The ice cream is amazing too! Try it at 20 Congress St Portsmouth, NH 03801.

Facebook/My Brigadeiro

If you want to try a somewhat more exotic candy, visit My Brigadeiro in Hanover, which sells tasty Brazilian candies made from chocolate and condensed milk. They’re like extremely decadent truffles! Try one at 44 S Main St Hanover, NH 03755.

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