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Candymaker

3.5 (91 reviews)
Open 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Updated 2 months ago

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Good for kids
Outdoor seating
Good for groups
Dogs allowed

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Heather M.

This candy shop has been around for a very long time from what I've heard. Saw this place and decided to come after a few beach visits. I came here alone the first time after spending a few hours at the beach nearby and friend was golfing. There is a front and a side entrance to the place. My first visit was basically checking out the place. They have a wide variety of chocolate and many other candies. Salt water taffy's, they got 'em. There are also other cool finds here as well. Basically a candy and a souvenir shop. Came back with a friend after eating at Nearby Back Porch. I snagged up some Sugar Free candies the 2nd visit. They taste nothing like sugar free and taste like the real candy. This is definitely another place to visit in Destin whether you're spending a day at the beach to getting dessert after dinner.

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Dalton D.

Hi y'all, local here. It's a very cute touristy place. A bit pricey, we got a pound of jelly beans for $15 and a frozen chocolate banana for $4. Banana was really yummy.

Abby R.

Overpriced candy shop BUT I gotta say that chocolate coconut truffle was delicious... also When in Rome.... Plenty of little things to buy and get as souvenirs. It is actually next to the Silver Shells resort where we stayed so we walked on over. My daughter has a nut allergy but they said they can't guarantee any chocolate doesn't have nuts. I appreciate the honesty. Take a trip, grab some chocolate, and enjoy.

Breaynn T.

We've stayed near the candy maker for years now and we always try to visit, but the prices are very very high! My dad gave his grand kids 10$ each to enjoy and get themselves some candy. The kids could only get 1-2 things each and still went over 10$ each! One sucker was $7.. service is average. No smiles or anyone speaking to you other than telling you the price of things

Niki A.

What a charming little place! It has a variety of homemade chocolates, candies, and other treats, as well as whimsical signs and gifts for people of all ages. I regret not taking more photos while I browsed, but I was too busy drooling over everything I saw! We will definitely stop by for more treats when we are in the area again.

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Great service. Amazing chocolates & great prices. We will definitely go back the next time we visit.

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The ice cream quality is top tier and amazing serving sizes 10/10 would go back. We got the birthday cake and it was really good

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3 years ago

I came in at 8:45pm and the ice cream machine had already been shut down. If you close at 9pm, close at 9pm.

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cashier was rude & shorted my special needs son $5 in change, did not offer receipt with his purchase

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Delicious chocolates!!! Definitely worth the visit! We got the toffee bark, fudge, pecan cluster, and cashew pattie. All yummo!!

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Adorable!! Precious little gift shop with candy and chocolate! Salt water taffy, fro yo, carrot-cake cake balls! So yummy!!

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