The thing to get at McCord Candies is the marshmallow Coke, apparently. This is what I was told by a local who I was visiting with, who chose, as his treat, a soda over the thousand other sweet things available at this old-fashioned candy store. The sodas are served with rabbit-turd ice (unquestionably the best kind of ice). And they are made with real syrups and stirred together, like they used to do back in the olden days when the world was black and white, and the people behind the counter creating your drink were called soda jerks. You can also order a soda with other flavors stirred in, like butterscotch, chocolate, cucumber, cherry, lavender and the like, plus phosphates, floats, malts, Italian cream sodas, dirty sodas, freezes, tea, lemonade, ice cream scoops, sundaes and shakes. If it's sweet and you can drink it or let it melt in your mouth, they can probably make it here for you behind the soda counter at McCord Candies. You'll also find candy and chocolates, of every variety and permutation imaginable. Many of the candies and chocolates are made in-house, like their candy canes, which you can see being made right in front of you around the holidays. If you like sweets, you will find something here. Take your goodies to go, or you can go upstairs and enjoy them where there are a few tables and a nice view of the candy store below. There are also some vintage clothing and knickknacks for sale that you can peruse. read more

Not handicap accessible so no place to sit. There are several stair steps to get up to the table area. No elevator.

Such a cute store! Their drinks are always really good, good service considering how busy it is! I recommend the Black Phate drink!

Haven't been to McCords in a while. My wife and I have been trying nicer chocolate shops while on vacation and we thought we would give the hometown joint another look. Boy are we glad we did! Chocolates were very good and reasonably priced for what you get. You can expect us to become regulars! read more

Overall a cute spot for locally made candy (mostly) and Other little things. A bit pricy for somethings, but not terrible. Came in for their annual candy Cane making class, where you see how they make their Candy cane's, then you are given a small piece of the candy to make your own "creation", which is neat. read more

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**MY EXPERIENCE** Stepping into McCourt's Candies feels like a nostalgic journey to simpler times. The atmosphere is rich with history, reminiscent of a bygone era, where each corner tells a story. The store is a treasure trove of exquisite chocolates and candies from around the globe, offering something for every palate. You can practically taste the charm of a bygone era as you explore the selection. The soda fountain bar adds an extra layer to the experience, with sundaes and drinks crafted to perfection. It's a must-visit for anyone looking to indulge in a classic treat. Locals and tourists alike have found a beloved haven here, cementing McCourt's as a cornerstone of Lafayette's Main Street. This isn't just a store; it's a vibrant piece of history. Whether you're a local or passing through, McCourt's offers an unforgettable experience that captures the essence of both nostalgia and modernity. I will be back! **HISTORY & CONTEXT** McCourt's Candies has been a staple in Lafayette, Indiana, since its inception. Established in the early 20th century, it has become a symbol of the town's rich heritage. Over the decades, McCourt's has evolved while maintaining its core identity--a place where generations have gathered to savor unique sweets and beverages. The store's continuous presence on Main Street underscores its significance as an anchor for the community. The establishment reflects the spirit of innovation and tradition, offering a blend of classic charm and modern convenience. Its commitment to quality and variety ensures that visitors experience not just a treat, but a piece of history. McCourt's Candies stands as a testament to the enduring allure of its offerings and its place in the heart of Lafayette. I will be back! read more

Best chocolate Cokes in town! A little more money than others but definitely taste a lot better.

Beware, you won't leave empty handed! McCord's Candies is a iconic little candy that has been located in downtown Lafayette since 1947. Originally owned by Ivy McCord, the shop expanded from Candy to luncheonette with handmade sodas. The store thrived catering to the business crowd downtown. Ivy sold the store in 1974 and the little shop has changed hands a number of times. In 2022, Billie and Angie Pattengale became the current owners. The adorable red and white awning and sign draws you in. Inside, the original Candy cases from the early 1900's stand filled with beautiful chocolates and candies. I was hypnotized by all the chocolate. I came to grab a sandwich because I heard the egg salad is excellent, but they were out. The clerks offered me one of there hand made sodas, but I regrettably passed. They make them in all flavors. The clerks are friendly and engaging. The candy looked good but I was trying to watch my sugar intake. The clerk told that they carry a number of sugar free options. So I snagged some sugar-free almond clusters. The clusters were really, really good. They have a vintage mid century shop upstairs with cute dining area that overlooks the candy shop downstairs. Interesting art hangs on the wall. I'm going back to try one of the sodas. And next time, I'm taking my granddaughters. read more

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Cutest candy store. Lovely atmosphere and employees very helpful! A must see when downtown!

It's a very cool atmosphere of a store. With lots of candy to choose from ,but it's a bit pricey. I did find Swedish candy however but ended up spending $33.00. read more

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We were in town for a soccer ID camp and I saw that McCord Candies has Swedish candy and egg salad sandwiches, so we had to go. Haha! Sadly, they were out of egg salad sandwiches, but I did get to buy my Swedish candy like Bubs. The inside of this store is so adorable. Lots to see and choose from. Staff and friendly and helpful. We didn't get a fountain soda, which I am regretting now. The Swedish candy was however, everything I had hoped for and more. Delicious! So happy they had it. read more

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McCord Candies is a Lafayette favorite for my family. I love going around Christmas time and stocking up on candy canes and chocolates. I was a bit bummed because they had less candy cane tours this year than usual, but I also understand that the owners need balance. It will take you back in time to an old fashion candy and soda shop. The marshmallow and Vanilla Coke is amazing. read more

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Super friendly staff, especially the owner. The shop is cute. I am So glad they kept some of the old time feel while adding some of their own kitsch. I got a bag of salt water taffy which is really good and not overly sticky. My friend got a sugar free vanilla soda and she loved it. Definitely a place we will return. read more

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This old time candy shop is the perfect place to satisfy that sweet tooth. They offer all different kinds of candies from homemade chocolates to gummies. All the candies in the case are sold by the pound unless otherwise specified. Additionally the soda fountain is always a hit as it is made the old fashioned way. Highly recommend a vanilla coke although there are many options to choose from. They also serve food and usually have lunch specials. There is a small sitting area towards the back past the counters if you are looking to stay a while. Definitely not a place to pass up if you are strolling by. One of my favorite places to grab a sweet treat. read more

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Unique shop with unique candies and drinks. Highly recommend. Great customer service. Customized drinks. Old times vibes read more

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A lovely and unique place, and even better people, with a warm atmosphere that makes every visit memorable.

Stopped in on a rainy Friday afternoon for something to drink and was promptly greeted as I walked in the door. While my Cherry Coke was being made with the authentic soda fountain tools, I walked down the aisle and immediately noticed the buckeyes!!! The young lady asked me if I wanted dark or milk chocolate. I didn't know dark chocolate buckeyes were an option!! My drink was great and the buckeyes were all eaten before we came home. I always enjoy my visits to McCord's. read more

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Loved coming here and making our own candy canes. Not only were they super helpful in the process, they actually tasted really good! Not your average store bought candy cane! read more

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Stopped in because I heard they had great freshly made sodas. I had the brown cow and it was delicious. The shop is set up oddly and is awkward when crowded. Food is just ok in my opinion. Nice selection of homemade chocolates. read more

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So A Muslim ; an Afro American and a white lady walk in a candy store. Sounds like a joke starting huh... that's where it gets interesting. So I had a lovely afternoon with friends this afternoon. However, we had a little bit of downer in customer service at McCords Candy downtown Lafayette. We are all in customer service so we notice these things. I asked her if they were closing soon. She said "soon". She then said pretty abruptly "we arent serving food!" I said "we aren't eating food". The service was very poor and unfriendly. They lost two potential good candy sales. But the lady working really turned us off. She didn't even try to help either one of us. When our 3rd friend did buy something the associate basically left her at the register to finish her sale on her own. They still hadn't closed an hour after as we were leaving downtown. Makes you think about their clientele. read more

Woweee! We need one of these in Milwaukee! I was informed by a friend of mine that since I was in Lafayette for something else, I should visit McCord Candies because they make the very best candy canes in the whole world. First, I was blown away by the magnificent architectural gem that houses the candy factory, a three story, Second Empire brick building with a striking Mansard roof, ornate pedimented attic windows and tall, arched second story windows and other architectural delights. (It's on the National Register of Historic Places.) It stands out in a downtown full of eye-candy buildings, but speaking of eye candy, the red and white, candy cane striped awnings, bright red façade and red-lettered sign make McCord Candies stand out and easy to find! As you enter, you are confronted with an old-fashioned soda fountain where you can order the high-calorie delight of your choice. Opposite are long glass display cases, filled with a myriad of goodies that make choosing difficult - or easy, if money is no object. A small, café seating area can be found in back. Not going to be in Lafayette anytime soon? Order online at mccordcandies.com. Oh, and the best candy canes in the world? You'll find them waiting for you, in a bin, next to the cash register. read more

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I read a comment on FB that McCord's was struggling due to the economic shutdown. So I put out the word to a few folks and hopefully they ordered as well. I live in North Carolina; however, I'm originally from Dayton, IN just outside of Lafayette. My mom used to drop my friend and I off at the library nearby then we'd often come to McCord's to get a treat. I have a lot of fond memories of this place. I purchased an order and had it shipped to me. The order came in a timely manner and in good condition. The packaging had cute boxes with the storefront on it. I bought some cinnamon bears (they weren't as spicy cinnamon as I remember), some lemon drop hard candy (they weren't as tart as I remember), some cherry tart candy, and my favorite was the really cool Purdue Chocolates ! The chocolate was really good quality and the Purdue symbols on top were awesome ! I would definitely order these Purdue chocolates again. I also got a 4 pack of "eggs" that were marshmallow and carmel. I was confused though because they were not egg-shaped... they were just normal round-ish chocolate shaped. They were good though. read more

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Really friendly staff, a great selection of candies (chocolate and others), and even ice cream options. The chocolates were running on the higher end of the cost spectrum at $24 per pound (I get them for around $20 in the places I pick chocolates around Indy.) I went with a half pound and got 15 pieces to fit in the box. I was able to make the selections too, so I didn't have to settle for something I wasn't a fan of. I liked that they had all the options clearly labeled (I took pics as I selected so I could identify them when I got home!) While there, I also tried a single scoop of Death by Chocolate ice cream. Nice flavor with flavor "beans" of chocolate, but the ice cream itself wasn't as creamy/fatty as places that make you swoon while eating it. Overall, really good tasting chocolates and lots to choose from. Review #1535 read more

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Iconic Purdue staple. Walking in you feel like you're taken back in time. They have every chocolate and truffle flavor you can imagine as well as old fashion candy. Our go to is a 16 piece chocolate box for $14. You can mix and match any of the chocolates on display as part of your 16 pieces. While at Purdue I always made it a priority to stop by. Now since graduating it's still a must stop when I'm by campus. read more

Great little soda shop with old fashioned candies and chocolates. They even have hand pulled candy canes at the holidays. Owner talked to us for a long time and was so nice! read more

My family has always loved McCords, it is a Lafayette tradition. The new owners have kept the original charm and brought in some wonderful additions to make it even better. If you have not been to McCords I recommend stopping in. If you have been to McCords try some of the house made taffy, a sandwich, or the chocolate turtles! read more

My friend, a resident of Lafayette, brought me here eager to visit under the new ownership. We were immediately drawn to the cases of chocolate, in particular these beautiful truffles with tulips on them. I'm a tad unsure which candies are made in the store, as when I asked the woman behind the counter who painted the truffles, she said she bought them that way. Still, there are plenty of chocolates to choose from! Both of us both an assortment in individual chocolates. While those truffles were the prettiest to look at, I enjoyed the milk chocolate-covered caramels sprinkled with sea salt best. You can't go wrong with that confection! The next time I pop in, I'll have to try something from the soda fountain. read more

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Nice place, good history. Cool, yum yum business to have in a college town. Go Boilermakers!

The owner finally contacted me with an apology and a PARTIAL refund of $6.03 of the $12.55 additional that I had to spend to ship it to the correct destination. RIDICULOUS customer "service"! read more

What a treat! The $4 candy cane tour is 45 minutes well spent! McCords is one of only 4 places in the US where candy canes are made by hand. You get to shape your own cane on the tour! Very sweet diversion after a concert at the Long Center down the street! The candy cane hot chocolate is excellent while you wait for the tour in this hundred year old location. I think they also have actual food but we loved the candy and the piano player too much to think about that. read more

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Today while visiting Lafayette, we stopped by McCord's candies and ice cream and ordered one scoop of ice cream and a root beer float. We were very disappointed. The scoop of ice cream was half the size you would normally get at any other ice cream shop. And the root beer float had no root beer flavor at all! They made it with soda water with a little bit a root beer flavoring - it was horrible. We then asked for a refund. I think the problem is the highschooler's that are working there don't know what they're doing. The management team needs to train them better. Unfortunately that ruined our experience with McCords. read more

Very poor quality ice cream. We were served the bottom of the barrel ice cream...it should have never been served. It was gummy and sticky. Very disappointing read more

A small town gem. Still rolling candy canes and crafting chocolates by hand, McCord's is a step into the 1950's. The variety of the chocolates is huge, but the quality of the chocolate itself seems to be a bit sub-par. They're not bad, just more sugary than something like Fannie May. More sugarry, less chocolatey. Not my preference, but maybe yours. Certainly worth a try. read more

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I noticed the 3.5 star review and was shocked! It appears the bad reviews stem from years past, under old ownership. Let's boost this business and show some love! What a fun environment with so many unique goodies. I love the attention to detail with all the yummy gift arrangements and old school candy items that I grew up with. I also never really cared too much for soda, but I got talked into a strawberry spritzer, and I now need to get my fix once a week! My fav chocolate is the salted carmel, which pairs nicely with my spritzer! Thank you McCord Candies for bringing back that old time vibe and joy that we've been waiting for! #myfirstchoicecandyshop. read more

Spent $40 on 12 candy canes only to get home & have 7 of them broken. I realize the candy canes are very soft & break easily, but over half of them were broken. Also, very disappointed in how the owner of the store handled the situation. read more

I got a quick stop here this winter when in Lafayette on business. I had read about McCord Candies a few years ago and had to get some! I dashed in quickly while parked in the short term parking and filled an assortment box to take home. Of course I also had to get a few bags of candy cane pieces to crunch away on the drive home! Their candy canes and chocolate candies are all so delicious and fresh. I am just a little addicted to the candy canes! These are good old fashioned hand made candy canes and worth every penny, as is the chocolate! read more

McCord Candies has the old town feel when you walk in. I feel like a kid again who's going into their first candy store. On top of their old fashion style sodas, the food is delicious and made with love. I would highly recommend getting a BLT sandwich and a cherry Vanilla Coke. read more

I love McCord Candies. I have a disability and the staff is very understanding and helpful toward me. Their food is wonderful and I love vanilla chocolate cokes! read more

What a darling little spot right in town! It truly feels like you've stepped back into time when you walk into McCord's. While I can't speak to the candies (although they Looked delightful), I can say that their fountain soda is second to none. Upon ordering your soda, you get to see them mix the soda water with your favorite flavors right in front of you! Adding a flavor shot of vanilla is a must! Quick note- They do have a $5 credit card minimum, which is great to keep the prices low, but also to keep in mind if you're planning on purchasing a small treat! read more

Best shakes and real cherry coke Candy canes are made at the store inquire about dates and times.