This place is pretty cool. I must have visited at some point in the past, as I come to Grand Haven once a summer, but if so I can't remember it. They have everything from beer to high-end snacks to candy. My boyfriend bought a pickle starter kit (has all of the spices in it for canning) for $5, and later in the day we returned because I wanted a cannoli chocolate bar that they had. I also got some chocolate-dipped Oreos on sale for $1, and some Junior Mints but they were more in like bonbon form. Staff was pleasant too and everyone was wearing masks, with hand sanitizer available at checkout. read more

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Such a cool throwback general store/market/liquor shop. They have fudge, candy, wine, liquor, hot sauces.... I love this place! The smells alone are worth a stop inside. Lovely clerks too. read more

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Was in Grand Haven today and had to have some Fortino's redskin nuts. Always so delicious. WELL, not today, they were small, little taste, half stale and were cold. For $12 I expected better. Beware. My wife and I both commented on the difference between a few years ago and now. I hope they get the message and improve. read more

Stopped in Grand Haven strictly for the peanuts. They were fresh out of the toaster (they roast their own) Not only did it smell like peanut heaven but my husband has not stopped doting about how amazing they are!! It's a very fun store with great specialty items!! Great candy selection!! He claims this is the best batch ever. I have a feeling will be going back for more. read more

Fortino's is a local and unique store in downtown Grand Haven. It is the oldest candy store there established in 1907. Since it's origination is has expanded over time to include grocery staples, specialty items, and wine. I tried some of their candy at the recommendation of our trolley guide. Chocolates were very good and they have a wide variety. Fortino's still has a nostalgic feel with its selection of candies. It's definitely worth a visit. You can also buy lottery tickets here. read more

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My mom came in with her service dog for PTSD and they were verbally talking poorly about her after she told them. We ended up walking out because of how rude 2 out of the 3 employees were speaking about her. They didn't know I was with her and I heard everything said. I just moved to Grand Haven and will never step foot into this store again. POOR customer service. The gentleman had buzzed black hair. Very disappointing for my moms first visit to meet her grand daughter. read more

Fortino's is an amazing find when in Grand Haven, MI. It's been family owned and operated for over 100 years. They have an amazing selection of roasted nuts, sweet treats, old fashioned candy, gourmet food, wine, and more! Whenever we're in town we stop in and stock up. It's a must visit! read more

Whatever you do, don't try the peanut butter sherbert. If crack was candy, this would be it. I have a big addiction to this stuff. I ate 4 oz. of it today alone. YUMMMMMMMMM read more

Pretty cool old time candy shop. They had a great selection of new and old fashioned candy. They had other items that were fun to look at. They also had some coffees and locally made products. Super cute shop to check out while checking out downtown read more

Best chocolate around. A liquor, great beer and wine selection for a small shop. Very good, friendly service.

Full disclosure: I'm related to the owners. But even if I wasn't I would still think it was the coolest place in town. Plus, Fortino's is so old-school Grand Haven that I couldn't leave it off of my "I Love Grand Haven list! Great-grandpa Louis Fortino opened the store 101 years ago and since then it has been owned and operated next by his son Paul for many years, then his granddaughter Margie and her husband Ken since 1977. Ken and Margie will go out of their way to help you find something good to eat. They have tons of fancy and imported foods, candy, teas, coffees, deli stuff, dairy stuff, beer, wine, liquor, snacks, and a big cooler full of cold drinks. Plus their roasted peanuts are perhaps their signature item. Peanuts in the shell abound, and they carry cashews, almonds, pecans, macadamias, etc. too. Stop in and see for yourself how awesome Fortino's is. read more

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What can I say? I can't come to Grand Haven and not come to Fortino's!! The homemade chocolate is to die for. It seems like they have something new every summer when I come to visit. I basically want to buy everything. I bought some sea salt and dark chocolate caramels this time. They were to die for. I could eat them all in one sitting. They also have a decent selection of wine and unique foods. Further, they have a ton of classic candy lying around the store as well. The people are very friendly and welcoming. You can't beat a local business. read more

We love Fortino's and have for years. I love the old world market or bodega in downtown Grand Haven, similar to what one would see in Europe, NYC or Chicago. Fortino's specializes in fine chocolates, nuts, pastas, meats wine and fine hooch among other things. Recently, we've asked Fortino's to put together a number of gift baskets to send to friends who need a "pick-me-up." The quality exceeded our expectations and the baskets arrived quickly. Fortino's has come through as a legend every time. Fortino's is a Grand Haven treasure. read more

Great store for beverages, snacks, and in-house roasted nuts. Great employees! Great recommendations! Great selection of quality food and drinks. Thank you for your advice on what is amazing! read more

I love this place. With many delicious candies, that are hard to find anywhere else, this is a store one must stop in on when visiting downtown Grand Haven read more

Fortino's is a great place for specialty food and wine. They also have a large selection of packaged candy and chocolates that can be purchased by the pound. read more

Under new management. There are now many other specialty shops and candy options around the immediate area. So the novelty of the small candy shop is not as enticing. Plus the new owners own several similar shops (ice cream and candy), turning most of the options around town to be "more of the same" instead of unique. Given the more options, I don't have much of a reason to go into the shop anymore, but am delighted to see the other stores thriving. The scene in Grand haven is changing and the change of management in this old staple of downtown is just a sign that Fortinos is on the way out after 100 years. read more

This place has everything! Wine and chocolates, cheese and crackers, chips and salsa, and my favorites bourbon and vodka. I check here before I EVER run to the store, and it has everything I need to make it a great beach day. With such a great personal atmosphere and wonderful staff sometimes I just pop in to say "hello!" read more

Fortino's is always a must stop when we head downtown. The smells coming out of that place, wow! If you're not hungry, you will be when you step through the door. Some of the items tend to be a tad bit pricey, but I think it's worth it. Love to pick up some chocolate covered turtles for my mom, and the candy raspberry's for my husband. Good alcohol selection also! read more

I remember 20years ago walking into Fortino's seeing family photos and family members. A true Italian tradition. It's a shame to see walking in an over abundance of wines and not impressed with any of their so called specialty and very little traditional Italian. I don't believe I saw any photos of Fortino's. You should be ashamed. read more

Soon after arriving in Grand Haven, I was told there was only one place to go for a unique shopping experience. As I passed through the door into Fortino's, I was thrown back in time... Louis Fortino was born in 1878 in a tiny Italian village. A year later, the woman who would become his wife 18 years in the future was born in the same village. A year later, Louis and Chiara welcomed a son into their world and Louis began the fight to provide for his new family. Facing the closed doors of the Old World, he packed a trunk and sailed for Buenos Aires, Argentina to live the life of a gaucho. For three years, he sent his earnings back to Chiara in Italy, only returning once to see her and his new son. In 1903, with the help of a fellow Italian living in Michigan, he was allowed to enter the United States as an employed man. For the next several years, he worked at various manual labor jobs faithfully sending his money back home. One day he walked into a small fruit and cigar shop in Muskegon, Michigan, and struck up a conversation with the exhausted Italian owner. In 1907, for the price of $25.00, Fortino's was born. Four years later, it grew into a bigger store on Washington Street in Grand Haven, Michigan, and the cigars were replaced with more produce. It was time to send for Chiara and his son, Frank. They had five more children that survived into adulthood and eventually built the current store at 114 Washington Street. Word has it, one of his children still works at the store. ...My mouth watered over the mix of classic and gourmet delicacies. I was only disappointed that they were minutes away from closing time and my time here was far too short. As the woman rang me up on a cash register that I'm certain was the original, she wasn't so rushed that she couldn't take a moment to offer me a free sample of their "home" made caramels. As it melted in my mouth, I took a moment to be extra thankful for travel. read more

Wonderful old-time store with a good serving of history and friendliness. In earlier years when my family shopped at Fortino's they were a bakery. Today they are still a great store that supplies all the dry goods you could want. Their selection of nuts, chocolate, coffee (beans are ground to order) and some souvenir items are hard to beat. Thanks for staying around, Fortino's!! read more

My daughter and I love this place! Lots of sweets and other food/wine/liqueur.

I decided to hit the downtown area since visiting a friend for a few nights. He used to come here as a child and suggested I stop in. Its a small place but the things they do have are great. I bought a bunch of dark chocolate treats and saw some candy that brought back memories as a child. Some things were a bit over priced but overall i loved it. read more

Best candy store in W.MI. This place has been here forever, and is still owned by the same family. Many hard to find chocolates, candies, specialty food items, large wine selection, and fresh roasted peanuts in the shell. Super customer service, just wait your turn. A must stop when in the Grand Haven area. read more

You gotta stop here when you're in Grand Haven. Specialty foods, genuine hard salami, cheeses - last time I was there they just open a brand new full wheel of Stilton - classic candies, and homemade chocolates! Trust me, they've got something you need! You'll know it when you see it! read more

We purchased: hand made caramel - good flavor but a little grainy. chocolate covered lemon peels - wonderful! toffee - absolute perfection!!!! dried black raspberries with chocolately coating - heaven! dried red raspberries with a chocolately coating - also heaven!! I'd call that a delightfully successful trip! read more

Really good chocolates and nut mixes. Also, they sell booze.

This store has consistently pleased me with the delicious and international selection of sweets including fizzy Zots, Italian marshmallows, old-fashioned hard candy, mint truffles and all the standards. It's a tight squeeze in the narrow aisles when there are multiple customers, but it only makes the atmosphere more welcoming. The history of Fortino's adds to the allure of my favorite stop in Downtown Grand Haven, and family members are who can be found behind the counter. Support this family business by eating a handcrafted truffle today. read more

My trips to Grand Haven are never complete without a trip to this wonderful gem in the heart of downtown. If you like chocolate, candy, wine, or rare foods, be sure to stop in. And don't forget to buy some for your friends back home! read more

I am not related and also think that Fortino's is as good as it gets. Old-fashioned, and yet constantly giving you something new or interesting. They keep fantastic whole bean coffees, a wonderful selection of excellent and fun candy, finest in cheeses and a hodge podge of neat gourmet food items. Also possible to make a wine find in their small but interesting selection. read more

Great local store. The kids and I love to stop in for Candy. There is a great selection.

Fortino's is absolutely magnificent. The PERFECT place to go for a candy treat. They have other food items too. Some may say it is a bit overpriced, but obviously those who shop here don't mind, otherwise it wouldn't be so busy. This place is small, it can be cramped. Don't go in the day before Christmas and not expect to wait a while. They have the tastiest chocolate concoctions. The turtles and chocolate covered oreos are so good. They have a variety of treats! I remember coming here as a kid and just staring googly eyed at all of the candy. I venture in every so often, but if you are visiting from out of town I highly recommend it. The staff is also friendly. read more

Best place in town! A must see if you appreciate historical sites. Who doesn't like a brown paper bag full of penny candy, fine wine, and homemade fudge? So much charm! It feels like you have walked into an early 1900's corner store!} read more

Fresh roasted red skin peanuts were the best