There are so many candy options at Ruth's! A lot of nostalgic candies and gums and many new ones I…read moredidn't realize existed! The owner was extremely personable. Such a great store and definitely worth visiting!

From the owner: The smile on each kids face when the leave the store . It's priceless . Even the adults childhood…read moreis coming back with our nostalgic Candy or chocolate from years ago.

I love Ruth Hunts! This has been a staple in Lexington for over 100 years and I can see why. They…read morehad so many different candies to choose from and the chocolate is absolutely divine. The best chocolate being their turtles better known as "Derbies". I brought some derbies home for myself and my family- they all loved them. I have debated ordering more from their website because they are truly the best turtles I've ever had. This store also has a lot of Lexington theme souvenirs. This is now a stop on my list whenever I am in Lexington!

They have so many amazing Kentucky-made items! I came here because I'm putting together gift…read morebaskets of Kentucky goods. I thought I'd only find candy here, but ended up also getting hot sauce, barbecue sauce, bourbon sugar, and more. Very impressed by the selection and the staff was also very friendly. I wish I'd taken photos inside.

Lollie's Sweet Treats is an in home bakery located in the mountains of Morehead, KY. It is owned…read moreand operated by Angela Fuller. She specialize in small batch cupcakes, but also offer custom birthday, wedding and shower cakes. If you cakes aren't your thing, then they offer a boat load of other goodies too. Such as...meringue pies, sugar cookies with buttercream frosting, hand pulled cream candy, fudge, and chocolate dipped caramel apples just to name a few. She hand makes all of her baked goods and sugary sweets out of her house and there fore doesn't have an official storefront. She usually requires a day or two advance notice to be able to fulfill most orders, but that goes with any at home bakers. In my opinion, it is worth the wait. Lollie's Sweet Treats has recently became a Kentucky Proud and Appalachian Proud member. Anytime I need cupcakes or cookies, I always give her a call. You should too. Tell her Chad Sent you.

I was lucky enough to try some of her cupcakes at an event. I live in Lexington, so I may not have…read moreheard about them if not for this event. They were delicious, and interesting flavor combinations. The icing was rich, but not the kind that is too much that I usually can't finish.

Friendly, quiet out of the way. Let you shop unmolested but are available to answer questionsread more

Love to buy my tomatoes here. They also have great deli meats too. Definitely have to check out the…read morefresh produce.

I stopped in this gem of a store this evening after discovering it on Facebook. I was looking for a…read morefew Christmas gifts and they did not disappoint! There were so many Kentucky Proud products--candles, chocolates, coffees, and more. I loved that there were so many gift options (and things I wanted to take home for myself!) In the back of the store was a section of books by Kentucky authors/about Kentucky/take place in Kentucky that I could have spent so much time browsing. The owners were friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. I will definitely come back and bring friends!

Well, we went to lunch and then we got to explore downtown Lawrenceburg. That's how I found…read moretastefully delicious. Is the most adorable shop I think you could ever find. They have kitchen vines from all over the state of Kentucky and they had a few of my favorites with Weisenberger Then also had cookies and cakes that were incredible. I ended up picking up the cookies and cream cookies which were amazing. The staff was super friendly and amazing and I wish I could've spent more time and bought more items, but we'll have to do that on the next visit. This was an inspiring store to find amazing cooking items. Will be back in Lawrenceburg for this.

Expansive but worth it. Very friendly, clean and organized. There's a variety of candy,…read moredecorations, shirts, etc... They have like a little post office inside where you can mail your candy, etc... They also have little samples on their counter for you to try. The official Kentucky for KY Derby is their Blue Monday if I am not mistaken. Everything that they sell is made there (workers do have hair nets). You may want to check but I believe that they also give tours. Awesome spot,, specifically if you love sweets.

Ruth Hunt Candy is an excellent local spot to buy Kentucky themed gifts or just a treat for…read moreyourself. One of my favorite things to get is a little square peanut butter nugget covered in chocolate. When I tell you, it's 1 million times better than a Reese's it is unbelievable. They have a few different versions so make sure you get the little squares. Those are the best. They also have caramel covered marshmallows, which are decadent.

I've been by Ruth Candy many times while in the area and never had the time to stop in. Glad that…read morechanged on a bourbon trail trip. They are a tiny store, you can easily miss them, but they do set right off the road with good signage. The lot is small, but adequate. My visit was on a weekday in the Spring and they were not busy. I was greeted warmly and offered a sample of one of their well know bourbon candies with a single pecan on it. Of course I enjoyed and have actually had before. They make the chocolates for many of the distilleries in the area and have for decades. The business itself dates back to 1919. I did not do a tour, but it appears they offer. Ruth's offer a lot of variety and I do mean a lot! They also some of the branded boxes like Makers Mark. The service was top notch as everything was explained. I decided on a non bourbon chocolate so my wife could enjoy too. So I ordered a half pound of three varieties of chocolate (white, dark, milk) with almonds. The chocolate's in the case are put in their own box, as opposed to the gift boxes. I really enjoyed after returning from my trip, wife too! Easy 5 stars and will return at some point.

How fortunate I am to be able to purchase bourbon balls from the 1919 bourbon ball inventors…read more Service was excellent. I was greeted upon stepping through the door and offered a sample bourbon ball. It melted in my mouth. It was sooo good. They had some Valentine shaped chocolate lollipops and lots of KY/Derby/Bourbon themed items. I'm so glad they are open.

I have now seen the fudgy heaven, and all it can offer. I mean peanut butter fudge dipped twinkly,…read morereally? This place is great a little sweet shop set up in just the right place. I didn't like all of the fudge being precut in to little squares, and its Sothern fudge. For those not of the north its soft marshmallow fudge. It is a lot sweeter the northern fudge and not as hearty. It's a good friendly little shop. I would stop in for all the other treats if nothing else.

A must stop in buy and try in old town Berea. Has the old fashioned old timey feel just like the…read moreones in Gatlinburg TN. Very friendly and nice pricing is very reasonable

I have been going to Sharp's for 50 years!! I remember being a kid and walking into the store and…read morethat smell is undeniable. I loved the pulled candy and the white chocolate suckers my mom would tuck into our Easter baskets! I always go back when I'm back in Lexington and love how it takes me back in time. They always pull out a tray you can sample from and I thought that was the best as a kid. XOOXOXOXXOXO I love Sharp's Candies.

Absolutely love this place!! The girls that work there are absolute dolls and they always make me…read moreenjoy my time in the shop! And the chocolates are absolutely divine, best in Kentucky by far. If I could give this place more than five starts I would. I am not one to ever set foot on yelp but after coming this place a few times I just knew that I had to. Please come here if you want excellent service and even more excellent candy.

Anna and the team at Bauer's Candies are simply the best! I have worked with them over the years…read moreas they have provided Modjeskas for many of my client's special events. What they do is a lost art and we are so fortunate to have a business like this who continue to show love in everything they do. Thank you Anna!

Wish I could bottle the smell of this candy factory from the parking lot & share it with everyone!…read more The smell takes me back to reading the book Charlie & the Chocolate Factory. For 120 years, Anna's family passed this amazing recipe down & after working in her parents basement she now sells all over the world, even to Williams Sonoma. And now Vegas regularly. I'd rather visit the factory when in Kentucky cause they make the candies & package them freshly for you right there. Also to visit w/ Anna, she's such a wonderful passionate woman. Huge fan of the Bourbon Sea Salt Caramels mmm... perfect amount of salt to keep you wanting another piece. The Chocolate Modjeska's are what I wish I had for my s'mores since I was a lil kid! The Original Caramel Modjeska's are not only divine alone, but quarter them & the Bourbon Seat Salt on top of your sweet potatoes. Oh, heavens! Homemade, down to the marshmallow in the middle and I'll never like regular store bought marshmallows again. Also we got a recipe for the Modjeska's from the Food Network. Perfect lil gift from the heart & soul of Kentucky & for yourself & loved ones. I have been a regular since October & have gifted many people including my horse grooms cause I wanna share it w/ everyone. Mmm it's so good!