I was in Columbia for a family wedding and was excited to see, my welcome bag had favorites of the bride and groom. I had a packet of Chocolate Covered Pretzels and another packet containing a Chocolate Covered Oreo. Typically I was a glass of cold milk with my Oreo, but this one from the Candy Factory was perfect just being dipped in chocolate. The pretzels gave me a nice mix of savory and sweet. The two pack had one dipped in Milk Chocolate and another in, White Chocolate. I surprised myself, by liking the White Chocolate best. It seemed to have a sweeter taste, which went well with the salty pretzel. While out exploring downtown Columbia, I stopped by to give their Chocolate Covered Strawberries a tasting. OMG - so good. The chocolate shell had a good crunch and the berry was super juicy. I feel bad that I did not, take a picture of the deliciousness. The customer service was attentive and the associates were eager to recommend their favorites. If you love chocolate, you gotta stop by Candy Factory. read more

Candy Factory - Chocolate Covered Pretzels and Chocolate Covered Oreo - Candy Stores Near Me - Columbia, Missouri

A gem of a local business! The Candy Factory is a Columbia institution which features a large assortment of locally made chocolate and other candies. We've been shopping here for years for ourselves and for gift giving and have never been disappointed. For the quality, the prices are not too bad either, you have the option to either buy individual items or order by the pound (around $20 a pound last I checked). The service is always friendly and helpful, and the store is nice and cozy. Highly recommended! read more

I love this local buainess they were great to send my daughter treats through out her college time in Columbia. This ywar foe Mothers day my daughter for me truffles from there. Wow!! Their chocolate is obe 9d the best i have had and their amaretto truffle was so good! read more

I did not go into the Candy Factory myself, but my boyfriend did to get a small order of mixed chocolate covered strawberries. I've always heard great things about the candy factory, especially their chocolate covered strawberries, but was left disappointed. I'm a big fan of supporting locally owned/ small businesses, especially downtown, but the quality left me wanting more. The strawberries were soft and personally tasted like they were on their way to going bad. In all fairness, they do have a pink note on the inside of the box that once enrobed in chocolate they have a carbonated quality. They were extremely carbonated and it was akin to sparkling water. I had bought a pack at Hyvee earlier this week that said they were from the candy factory and those strawberries were not carbonated and their chocolate tasted better. Being curious, I searched up why the strawberries might be carbonated and it said online that it's due to them not being properly stored or the strawberries being overripe. My boyfriend noted that the cashier was really helpful and kind, so this is in no way a reflection of their employees perhaps just their strawberry making procedures. To improve I highly recommend considering different storing methods, being selective of the quality of fruit they use, and having employees let customers know upfront that the strawberries may have a carbonated or fizzy quality to avoid this. read more

Love their chocolate covered strawberries! They have some other yummy items as well! They also have some of the cutest gift ideas in the store. read more

I've had expensive, high end chocolate from around the world. I didn't expect a world class chocolatier in central Missouri. Their chocolate is right up there with the best. It is worth stopping in. read more

Okay, I am generally a pretty healthy eater and don't ever buy pre-packaged snacks, but let me tell you a secret--I love Nutter Butters sandwich cookies. Well this old-timey candy store has chocolate-covered Nutter Butters and Oreos for 75 cents each. That is a 5-star there, even if they operated out of a little shack on the road. I don't know about the other stuff in the store. It seemed like it carried a little too much of this and that just to fill such a big space. But who cares? They have chocolate-covered Nutter Butters! read more

Do NOT recommend. Customers were not greeted upon entry, staff were not available to assist, long wait to checkout because there were NO staff in the FRONT at the registers. No restrooms were available for customers. Do NOT RECOMMEND. NOT worth the poor and lackluster customer service. This review was made BEFORE the snowstorm and/or any other inclement weather. Several employees were in the back NOT assisting customers in the store. Based on SEVERAL other reviews customer service needs to be improved as this appears to be an ongoingi issue. The store is already expensive AND the customer service is poor. This review stands as is. Do better in order to gain more new customers. read more

This locally owned candy shop has been our got to store for special occasions for over 30 years. The premium quality confections make wonderful gifts and we ship Candy Factory gift baskets to family all over the country. Our family always look forward to the holiday candy - a family tradition. read more

Huge selection of chocolates, gifts, and non-chocolates, too. The staff are all very attentive, helpful and friendly. Their chocolate creations are quite unique, from Mizzou fan chocolates to kids favorites like chocolate shaped castles on a stick, or a chocolate car. And the decorative truffles are so artful. I got a chocolate covered apricot and it was just wonderful! Looking forward to sharing some of the gifts we purchased with the family! read more

Cute little gift shop with a candy store inside. I was very impressed to find that they actually make their own chocolates on the second floor of their business. I've learned lots of candy places want you to think they make their own chocolates, but not all of them do. We bought several different items and everyone loved their choices! This is a place worth stopping if you need a fun gift or some great tasting locally made chocolate! read more

Candy Factory has a lot going for it. Not only do they have delicious sweets in all shapes and sizes, they also have a decent selection of gifts and decor that surprised me the first time I went into the shop. As a chocolate/sweets lover, I could spend my entire paycheck here. The truffles and Tiger toffee are a few of my favorites, as well as the many chocolate-covered items they offer. If you don't like chocolate, they have a good selection of non-chocolate sweets as well. The staff have always been very friendly and willing to help you pick out just what you're craving. They have several gift box options that make great gifts, or just a special treat for you. The prices are very reasonable for the quality you get, too. They have lots of cute, seasonal home decor and even some serving dishes and glasses. They also have candles, food/drink mixes (like dips or ciders), adorable baby clothes, and more. Items mostly seem to rotate based on the time of year, with a few standards. Definitely a must-try if you are a candy lover, and worth browsing around to check out their other offerings. read more

Cute place! My exact words after taking 2 steps in! They have adorable gifts displayed around the shop (picture frames, signs, crafty things, magnets, cups, etc) and lot and lots of candy! You name it and they have it! Little stations of candy displayed all of make it a great place to search out your favorite sweets. They have a big display case where you can buy goodies by the pound or piece if you can contain yourself! Off the main shopping area of downtown so they are a bit hidden but worth the extra effort to find it! read more

I enjoy the trips to Candy Factory with my daughter. The chocolate is excellent. Their concoctions are creative and taste very good. It's a quaint shop. You can go upstairs to watch the make chocolates. Fun trip. read more

Love the flavors of fudge here. Too many flavors to describe here because they always have new ones. Give this place a try. You won't be disappointed. Other types of candies as well. read more

Candy Factory - Candy Stores Near Me - Columbia, Missouri

Check out these specialty items: Milk and White Chocolate covered animal crackers (my favorite). Chocolate covered potato chips. Dark Chocolate covered Jalapeo potato chips. They have a lot of interesting novelty candies and gifts. A cute little shop. read more

We were traveling from Philadelphia and saw the Candy Factory online so, we wanted to use it as a stop to stretch and look around. Someone said that they had tours to see how the chocolate was made. Unfortunately, there was no information on the tours anywhere and we found out that they don't have tours on weekends when we got there on Saturday...They did let us go up to look to see where it was made and the girls working at the time were very nice. While, that was disappointing, the shop itself was as good as all the other reviews are talking about. If we weren't traveling I'm sure we would have been taking things with us. There was something for everyone. read more

Chocolate Covered Strawberries. Huge. Juicy. Delicious. Homemade chocolate. A couple of my co-workers were raving about them, so I had to try them when they came out on Valentine's day weekend. Much better than anything you can get at a grocery store. The rest of the store looks delicious, and they've got gifts for every occasion. However, I strongly recommend the chocolate covered strawberries. read more

Candy Factory is the cutest candy spot I have ever been to! The chocolate is amazing! I always get dark chocolate covered pretzels, which is my favorite. The staff is friendly. You definitely need to give this place a try! They have gummies and other kind of candy in addition to chocolate, so you can find something for everyone! read more

I placed 2 orders to be delivered on 5/10 neither which were delivered. They were for Mother's Day. Cancel them both it's too late now!!! Very disappointed! read more

I love Columbia's only local candy shop, the Candy Factory! It's right downtown, so you can pop in anytime you need a chocolate fix. They have cute gifts, toys and candy in the main area, but if you know what's good, go straight to the counter. That's where you'll find all of the fresh and amazing candies. The Katies (chocolate, caramel and either pecan or cashews) are fabulous, as are the heavenly hash, salted chocolate-covered caramels and selection of truffles including one made with a local winery Les Bourgeois's wine. Yum! They also have really good chocolate covered fruit - bananas in the summer and raspberries and even grapes in season (Sounds weird, but they're yummy!) in addition to the famous strawberries which have a unique fizz. I don't even buy candy bars anymore, I just come here when I get a candy craving! read more

Price is moderate for homemade candy. I used to live in Columbia and now use the Candy factory for delivery of greetings and presents for friends and relatives remaining in Columbia. They take orders over the phone and the delivery has always been on time and the candy is great and always appreciated. read more