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    The Carmelcorn Shop - Exterior

    The Carmelcorn Shop

    4.8(27 reviews)
    13.8 mi
    $$

    The Carmelcorn Shop is an old-fashioned confectionery shop that opened in Easton, Pennsylvania in…read more1931. It was founded by husband and wife John & Ruth Doherty. In addition to their signature housemade carmelcorn, the shop also specializes in popcorn, fresh roasted nuts, fudge, chocolates, gummies and old-fashioned hard candies. Richard Baskin purchased the shop from the Dohertys in 1985. He in turn sold the shop to husband and wife Tony and Sia Bassil in 1996 and they have owned it ever since. Sia had originally been hired to work behind the counter for the Dohertys in 1977, when she was just 14. She continued to work at the shop, on and off, for several years until she bought it with her husband. My family and I visited The Carmelcorn Shop this past summer while we were visiting relatives in the area. We were exploring Downtown Easton and noticed the storefront. It looked like a really cool place and we were shocked when we saw the sign that read "Since 1931". The shop is pretty small, but it has all sorts of novelty candies. The carmelcorn smelled great! We ended up getting some as well as some old-fashioned candies for our two boys. It's nice to know that there are still old-fashioned candy shops like this still in existence. If you're visiting Downtown Easton, then we recommend that you take a stop at the Carmelcorn Shop for a trip down memory lane.

    My mother worked here as a teenager in the 1940's. She used to love to tell the story of how Mr…read more Doherty "stole" her from the candy counter at Laubach's Department Store for an extra nickel an hour. She was there until the late 50's, had her five kids, and returned through the 70's and 80's. I always remember my Mom smelling like roasted nuts and carmelcorn when she came home from work. I always make sure I stop in when I return to Easton to reminisce with Sia and of course pick up some Almond Butter Crunch.

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    The Carmelcorn Shop - Tons of old-fashioned candies

    Tons of old-fashioned candies

    The Carmelcorn Shop - Fresh carmelcorn!

    Fresh carmelcorn!

    The Carmelcorn Shop - Homemade chocolates and fudge!

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    Homemade chocolates and fudge!

    The Fudge Shoppe - [front] chocolate covered raspberries; [back] chocolate peanut butter cups

    The Fudge Shoppe

    4.5(90 reviews)
    12.2 mi
    $$

    Rating by component. Fudge: 5/5. Delicious. Fresh fruit. I…read morehad the orange peel and it was freshly candied, coated in delicious dark chocolate. I had the blueberry and it was coated _fresh_ blueberries. Not easy to find something like that! Service: 5/5. They were happy to describe the different flavors and willing to give out samples. Store: 3/5. A bit cramped inside - I understand they wanted to keep the purchase area separate from the confectioner's area, but a bit too much square footage set aside for them behind the counter. You'll be walking around quite a bit and you may have to go back and forth a bit to get a full sense of what's on offer. Combine the store ambiance with the incredibly high prices (we all agreed it's at least 20% higher than other gourmet chocolatiers) and I can't give it a fifth star. But the chocolate itself? And the wonderful people? I can't possibly go under 4 stars total.

    Anyone who has driven down Route 202 heading to Flemington has definitely seen the iconic red…read morebuilding that is The Fudge Shoppe. I've shopped here a few times over the years, moreso since moving into the area. They have a wide assortment of sweets, even stuff for people who don't like chocolate. Some of the items they have: - Fudge (obviously) - Chocolate covered fruit - Peanut brittle - Cordial cherries - Truffles - Licorice - Swedish Fish - Gummi bears and worms During my latest trip, I picked up some of their dark chocolate bourbon cherries that spend a week soaking in bourbon before being coated in a chocolate shell. I picked up some milk chocolate Oreos for my wife (she doesn't like dark chocolate). They have baskets and seasonal treats throughout the year (Valentine's, St. Patrick's, Easter, etc.) if you need to pick up a gift for someone. The inside may feel a little cramped during busier times of the year but that adds to the character and charm of a place that's been around since 1961!

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    The Fudge Shoppe - The fudge shoppe & old york cellars port-style wine cordial cherries

    The fudge shoppe & old york cellars port-style wine cordial cherries

    The Fudge Shoppe - Closed Sundays!!!! The Lord's day

    Closed Sundays!!!! The Lord's day

    The Fudge Shoppe - Chocolate covered raspberries

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    Chocolate covered raspberries

    Libbybeans - candy - Updated May 2026

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