One of the great treasures in Louisville, KY. They have been making homemade candies since 1921. They are known for Modjeskas, (marshmallow covered in caramel), bourbon balls, and turtles (milk and dark). They have 7 different kinds of caramel, 3 different kinds of bark (toffee, pecan, and cashew) and 14 flavor of creamed candies. They started making peanut butter fudge as well as chocolate fudge. They also have seasonal candies, best of all they have SUGAR FREE CANDIES. Ms. Frances is the lovely lady in the picture, she will answer any questions that you have as well as give you TERRIFIC suggestions. You can't go wrong with their popcorn as well as their chocolate covered gummies read more

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My absolute favorite candy store in Louisville! A MUST when visiting The Derby City. The best bourbon balls (bourbon barrels), modjeskas, chocolate covered pretzels, and chocolate drops. (I could go on...) This candy is the perfect treat- I try to pick up these local favorites when I have guests coming to town. I love it so much, I had Muth's bourbon balls as my wedding favors. Muth's is a true Louisville treasure! read more

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I think I'm in love. I just walked in on a whim. Inside is this wonderful old candy store. Run by four generations of nice women. And the modjeskas are legit. Delicious cremes and chocolates...why go anywhere else? read more

Having driven by this little vintage store front on Market Street hundreds of times, it never occurred to me to see what they have to offer, since I don't have much of a sweet tooth. But when my mom requested buttercream candies for Mother's Day, I decided to visit their website. The website lists their bountiful candy selection, but you'll need to call to order. Seventeen dollars and one day later, I had a pound of butter creams handed to me through the passenger window of my SUV. My mom is a cancer patient. She weighs 90 lbs. and eats like a bird. She ate the whole pound of butter creams (minus the one I tried) in two days. The one I ate was definitely delicious:-) read more

Discovered this candy shop while visiting Louisville. What is really delicious are the Modjeskas! Definitely worth the visit whenever you are in town!! read more

Growing up, my mother talked about coming here with her grandmother when she'd visit Louisville, and I wouldn't miss a trip to take my kids if we were anywhere even close! On Saturday, we were in Lexington (from Atlanta), and our GPS had us arriving 3 minutes past closing time. We called to see if we could order something over the phone, and they very kindly agreed. Well, the highway was under construction, and while we took a painfully slow but beautiful (de)tour of the city, and they waited for us! I can't thank the wonderful Muth's ladies enough for their kindness! The modjeskas were amazing as always, but the service is what makes this place memorable! We'll be back. read more

Got a sweet tooth or do you need a special gift (I mean, who DOESN'T enjoy candy?) then I highly recommend Muth's Candy located in the NuLu district. Entering the store one takes a step back in time, and indeed, the store has been in operation since 1920! The beautiful glass and wooden displays, the pictures that illustrate the history of the business, and of course, a plethora of candy and popcorn goodness! I was amazed at the selection! The sweet lady at the counter immediately offered me free samples and assisted me with selecting the perfect chocolatey gift for a special person. The bourbon balls, coffee bean chocolate and their cashew brittle were to die for!!! This is a must see when you are entertaining out-of-town visitors! The prices were reasonable and of course, it is always in best interest to support local business!! Remember Muth's for your seasonal candy and gift needs! read more

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The chocolate pedestal Easter eggs they made for my grandkids was a hit! The kids LOVED them so much! The talented and kind staff at Muth's did an awesome job personalizing and decorating the eggs! It made a very special memory for my family and we'll always remember it! Thank you Muth's! You are the best!!! read more

Muth's Candy - Candy Stores Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

Muth's Candy is like going back in time. When I walk in I get the sense that Muth's has been making candy the same way for a long time. The modjeskas and bourbon balls and caramels and taffy and chocolates and other confections are the same as what I would have found if I had walked through Muth's door when I was five years old ... or even when my parents were five years old. And considering Muth's has been making confections since 1921, you can bet they have perfected it! I love seeing the modjeskas -- my favorite of Muth's -- each delicately wrapped in paper. This Louisville specialty features a marshmallow with a creamy caramel center. Fun fact: It was created in Louisville by Anton Busath, who named it for Helena Modjeska, a famous Polish actress who appeared in Louisville several time in the 1880's. If you get nothing else at Muth's, grab a modjeska ... or 20. This shop is small but filled with more treats than you first realize when walking in. And the store itself seems to be stuck in time as well. But this is the only thing I don't like about Muth's. The racks, shelves and cases are likely the same as they've had for decades, with sun-faded signs. Considering the cases are set up in front of the shelves, it can be hard to see what's on the shelves. And they never have music playing. Maybe I'm just so used to hearing music in other stores, but I find this jarring. I've noticed on more than one occasion that you can clearly hear the old, harsh tube lights in the ceiling buzzing more than anything else. I know that's a weird thing to remember, but the silence makes browsing awkward, especially when I'm the only one in the store, with the clerk. I become very cognizant of time, and it hurries me along perhaps faster than I would otherwise. I just want to make over this spot. Some changes could be made to make it easier and more comfortable to browse and to showcase items better while still keeping the old-timey feel. Either way, the candies are delicious, and I suppose that's the most important part after all. read more

I love Muth's! The shop is like stepping back in time to an old school candy shop. I love going in and looking at all of the delicious confections behind the counters. My favorite item is the Modjeska, which is a marshmallow dipped in caramel. Before moving to Louisville I had never heard of these little delights, but now they are one of my favorite candies ever! And it's even more awesome than they were actually created here in Louisville in the 1880's! I highly recommend checking out Muth's for candies, gifts, and party items. And, you should definitely check out the Modjeskas! read more

Muth's Candy - Candy Stores Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

I have lived in Louisville my entire life but stumbled upon Muth's for the first time today. I'm so glad that I did! Today was a quick visit but I'll be back. The clerk was friendly and told me about the history of Muth's. She also offered samples! A chocolate lovers dream! read more

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Wonderful confections. Highly recommend sugar-free chocolates as well. Valentines treat are all delicious.

The peanut brittle is ohh soo delicious! Can't leave here without some or without some chocolate, or chocolate covered vanilla caramels. My kids LOVE the Modjeskas - to the point where every year they get sent a bag from my sister. A Louisville landmark its always a great place to stop for some good sweets. read more

If you love candy Muth's is a must visit destination in my NuLu neighborhood. If it can be covered in chocolate Muth's has it. The shop smells wonderful when you enter. They do boxes and bags of candy both pre-made and custom orders. Every holiday Muth's has specialty candies for every sweet tooth. Muth's has been in business since 1912! That is truly amazing to me and is a testament to their quality and scrumptious treats! They also have an online site where you can order and have goodies shipped around the globe. read more

Muth's Candy - Candy Stores Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

WOW! Every item I bought was delicious! Highly recommend the "cinnamon square" gummies! WOW!

Best candy ever! The shop was clean and the staff friendly and quick. Many choices to choose from and they even have sugar free candies!

I have been buying this Chocolate Silk since they opened. It is always a family favorite. Life is too short to not eat the best chocolate there is. It makes wonderful gifts for all occassion. The service is top notch and always friendly. The elegant packing also makes a nice presentation. read more

Amazing one of kind candy and the sweetest most welcoming staff. Knowledgeable about candy and no pressure for sales. read more

Muth's is our new Easter Tradition. Our family usually looks to another candy maker to fill our Easter baskets. However, they closed their manufacturing down, so we had to look elsewhere. We live nowhere near Kentucky, think as far west as you can go in the lower 48. But we read amazing reviews about their candy and really wanted to support a small business, so Muth's it was. The online ordering was simple and the shipping was very reasonable. The candy came in record time, and was package so nothing was crushed. We will be ordering the dark chocolate eggs for years to come. read more

How much do you love chocolate? I really love it! My introduction to true chocolate was when my Dad went to Belgium and he brought back a box of Leonidas. I was 12 and had grown up with the typical Hershey's and Mars stuff. Leonidas was like stepping into a whole new world of melt in your mouth magic. Since then I've been to the Ethel M factory and (RIP) Martine's chocolate store in Bloomingdales. But I didn't think that a little candy store in Louisville could ever beat what I'd come to think was the best chocolate in the world. Wrong! A few years ago a friend gave me my first Modjeska. It's a handmade marshmallow wrapped in a thin shell of perfect buttery caramel. Dear God, where have you been all my life? The angels sang as this blissful sweet treat made love to my tongue! Today I tried their cherry cordials for the first time. Why did I do this? I've ruined myself forever. I like to bite off the bottom shell and tongue out the filling, and yes, I know this review is bordering on pornographic...but I don't care! How much do you love chocolate, I ask again? Because once you go to Muth's, you'll never be satisfied by anything you can get from Belgium to Switzerland to Brazil. I've tried it all. This is heaven! read more

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This is such a little gem with a lengthy history. I stopped by to pickup some bourbon barrels for a few friends to try. It was nice to see an ipad based cashier in such an old establish, a nice mix of old with new. The staff was very helpful in the selection of candies. The bourbon ball is flavorful with a hard chocolate shell and a coconut confection consistence with mixed pecans. read more

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Candy is delicious from this nostalgic Louisville spot. Their welcome wagon and customer service is in great need of an overhaul. It's sad to me that this really cool gem has such rude people running the show. I ordered party favors from them (250+) for a corporate holiday party. My order was over $600. Never again. The older woman who took my order was gruff and irritated with me immediately. I called them 2 weeks before my order was due to confirm the order and discuss pick up. I talked to another equally rude young man who told me they were busy and 'you'll get your order when you get it'. Just what a party planner wants to hear. I believe they are all family and that is how this attitude is allowed to go on. This year I'm ordering from Schimpff's in Indiana and couldn't be more excited about it. read more

My favorite candy store in Louisville. Just makes me so happy. Will be coming here for years and years.

We purchased a box of deluxe assorted chocolates from Muth's Candy to send as a Mother's Day gift, and their customer service could not have been better. Highly recommended. Their commitment to quality shows. read more

Oh. My. God!! Trust me when I say you have forgotten what real chocolate tastes like until you sink your teeth into these dark chocolate coconut bon bons, and turtles!! I had to hide them from myself as I was going to eat myself sick! GO SUPPORT LOCAL TREASURES LIKE THIS! read more

I love how nostalgic you immediately feel as soon as you step in. It's a very old school shop with little individually wrapped goodies. I wish I had got name but i was feeling spontaneous and tried a bag of tiny sour hearts. It looks like a left over Valentine day special. Nonetheless, They are addictive. Now I'm afraid I'll never be able to get them anywhere else or even there, ever again. They're chewy but not sticky, and the sour kick you a bit just so you can enjoy the sweet center. We also got a bag of gummies and chocolate espresso beans. They were good, nothing extravagant but good. I'm mostly happy about the price. All three bags of candies came out to $5. I cannot complain. I love supporting local shops and I'm glad to have found this gem. read more

When I order online or purchase in store my experience is always a great one! I am never disappointed and always blessed to experience the folks at Muth's. I would recommend Muth's above any other that I have experienced. read more

I had been on a hunt in Indianapolis for caramel apples for Thanksgiving. Since I was driving from Indy to TN, I decided to look in Louisville, and that's how I found Muth's. I called and placed an order for three apples. I was a little nervous about the pickup because I had my dog with me. However, parking was right in front of the building, which was super convenient. I went in and ended up buying a whole bag of additional goodies. All kinds of candies fill the store and you can't help but keep adding stuff to your pile! I got sugar free bridge mix (for my diabetic grandmother), ribbon candy, peanut butter/chocolate squares, and a few other things. The real star was the caramel apple. I've had many caramel apples throughout my life but those were on another level. Holy moly. The caramel was thick (but not too thick or sticky). The apple was fresh. Seriously the best caramel apple I've ever had in my life. Both my mom and grandma agreed. The peanut butter square was SO good, and I'm not convinced the sugar free bridge mix was actually sugar free...it was just too tasty. I've been given a strict order from family that I'm not allowed to visit again unless I have Muth's with me! read more

Modjeska's! They are Fantastic Chocolate Covered Caramel Marshmallow Bites. Some of my favorite chocolates ever....... The dark chocolate is of superior quality, it reminds of Parisian Chocolatiers. Just down the street from downtown Louisville. Supposedly, they will have a website that you can order from up soon. read more

Fantastic old fashioned candy store. I can't get enough of their caramel: buttery and smooth. They graciously gave us a generous offering of samples and answered all out questions patiently. Even about an old Kentucky family recipe we had hoped the had heard of. We came away with Mojeskas, Bourbon Balls and chocolate covered caramels, plus some Licorice Cats. A 'must stop' & good break from bourbon tasting if you should want that . read more

Muth's made some personalized candy bars for my wedding reception. Everything was fantastic! They made personalized wrapper for us and the candy was delicious! The service there is top notch! I was really excited to pick up my candy bars and I was not disappointed! I highly recommend! read more

Walking into Muth's is like going back in time. Their candy is amazing. My favorites are their Bourbon balls and modjeskas (I don't like most Bourbon balls but theirs are fabulous). This is a must go to when shopping for your kids Easter basket and Christmas stocking. They also have sugar free options. They have a huge selection of candy! And if you're getting married, they have cute little boxes of candy you can purchase. They have been there since the 1920s. If you haven't been, go and cure that chocolate craving! read more

Incredible caramel. I also got some popcorn brittle and fell in love it. Great place, highly recommended. read more

Muth's Candy - Candy Stores Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

Modjeskas!!!! I have never had them with chocolate on them as another reviewer has. I have never even seen them this way and I didn't find any the day I went. I love Modjesdas and I think I would really like them covered in chocolate! Anywoo...I love the candy at Muth's. They have been here forever and they have a huge selection of black licorice candy which my friend really loves so now I know where to pick some good stuff up! I also love their peanut brittle and suckers. NOTE: You have to spend over $5 to use your credit card - but that is easy to do! Yummo! read more

We were looking for some of the best candy in the world and we googled it. Muth's candy store in Kentucky came up, so we investigated. We then put an order in, and in no time at all the candy arrived safe and sound in California. We couldn't be happier!!! The candies are as described...so delicious!!! We ordered a variety of cremes (my favorite), and my husband ordered the turtles, and he is so pleased with your candies. We also ordered the brittle, two kinds, and they're wonderful. The next order will be to Muth's, and we've samples candies from around the world. You are right up there with my top four favorites which are; in no particular order: See's, Ethel M's, Roger's (Canada), and Butler's (Ireland). If you want a U.S. candy, from Kentucky, order Muth's. Delicious!!! read more

Muth's reminds me of trips to Strawbridge & Clothier's candy department with my grandmother. It's a small shop lined with cases and candy of all types. I purchased a bag of chocolate covered raisin clusters (mixed dark and milk chocolate) and some bourbon balls. My MIL bought black walnut brittle and couldn't stop raving. The prices are very reasonable (I paid less than $8) and the staff was very friendly. They even offered to sell me bourbon balls without the fancy gift box at a cheaper price. This is a great place to visit when you're downtown and an even better place to take out-of-town visitors. I was more than happy to support this local business on Small Business Saturday and definitely plan to return. A great experience for candy-lovers of all ages! read more

I stopped to try modjeskas. They were awesome. The bourbon balls were also excellent. It was a nice balance of alcohol and sugar for me. Typically I find alcohol candy to be overly sweet. read more

Amazing place! If you're lucky enough to see Stanley, ask for some pool shark stories. Their signature Modjeskas are fun but the Turtles melt minds. Neat, old time store and they make most of the candies in house. Doesn't get better.. read more

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My family and I were in Louisville eating breakfast at the Toast restaurant and decided to go next door and try a taste of some home- made candies once we entered their store and was treated great, we decided to try the Modjeskas caramel and marshmallows and thought it was the BEST caramel taste ever, and very very fresh !!! Bought a 1# box and am now going to order a much bigger box cause when I got home everyone tried them and Loved them and ate them all. Keep up the GREAT job!! Ernie Powers and Family 11-3-2012 read more

I bought just about everything. Bourbon balls, modjeskas, malted milk balls (well, I ate my friend's), and some caramels. Everything is delicious. The little lady who worked there was so sweet and friendly, and gave us all a bourbon ball to taste since I said I had never had one before. Highly recommend this adorable candy shop. read more