By no means am I a chocolate connoisseur - meaning that, frankly, you stick candy in front of me, I'll eat it. I know what I like and what I don't, but that's about as far as it goes. One of my colleagues surprised me with a box of the sea salt caramels recently and I wrote him an email that read like this: "Mother of God. These chocolates are amazing. Thank you so much...I want to hate you for introducing me to these, but they are so good, I can't." That pretty much sums it up. I don't even want to try anything else because I'm not sure that it can get any better than those sea salt caramels. They are little pieces of confectionery heaven and I'd go to church if they were served for communion. read more

This candy shop is an encouraging reminder that there are still small, local, family-run companies that take enormous pride in their work, have a great product and give superb customer service. Puopolo Candies is one such shop where the delicious assortment of chocolates and candies are almost all made on site and are made by hand. To shop here means you are dealing directly with the owners and candy makers. This is not at all like purchasing a box of chocolates from a corporation such as the one that owns Godiva...ugh. These are made from all natural flavorings and ingredients and no preservatives. You can get all the choices in either milk or dark chocolate. If you're in a rush you can pick up a pre-made up box but I think it's infinitely more fun to make up your own assortment. It's the grown-up version of going to the corner candy store and picking out your bag of penny candy choices. I'm not sure I can pick just one favorite here because I love just about everything but the chocolate bark with cranberries and pistachios comes to mind as does the buttercrunch. When I'm here, I'm pleasantly reminded of the service in local village shops in Italy where even the smallest purchase is often given great care by being wrapped nicely in pretty paper. Similarly, at Puopolo the staff will box and wrap and ribbon whatever it is you're buying. The result is that you feel great walking out of here with your delicious and pretty chocolate treasures whether it's for you or for a gift. You can have special orders made up too so just tell them what you're thinking about doing with chocolate and they'll help you execute your desire. I love this shop and the people who work here. Making chocolates by hand is an art and Puopolo does it beautifully and tastefully. read more

I use Puopolo Candies, a neighborhood store on special occasions and when I want the best chocolate I have ever tasted. The staff at Puopolo's is extremely helpful and responds very quickly to my requests. A great neighborhood store. read more

There is no better place to get your chocolate. Not only amazing candy, but so many gift ideas. Dick & Debbie have been friends of mine for many, many years. Not only the nicest people, but truly the best candy. The fudge was always my favorite! I love this place! read more

i would like to see more pictures for Easter candy. Never open late for holiday shopping. I love this store but it now doesn't make it easy to shop. read more

Great chocolate store. I think they still make their own custom candy bars (with fillings). They're closed on Sundays. The map shows them as being on N Street in Hull, but they're actually on North St in Hingham. read more

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I love the chocolate but the service has been horrible lately. The website is not updated, the selection in the store is horrible, and the hours are not convenient. When I go to the store there is no selection and I have stopped visiting my favorite place for chocolate. read more

Update: we clearly had a weird one off issue. These sea salt caramels are exceptional, especially the dark chocolate.

The only place for delicious homemade chocolate and candies in downtown Hingham. You are treated like family here very kind staff and store is meticulously clean! My mother and myself always request Puopolo candy for all occasions! We are never disappointed here. read more

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Got mom Valentines chocolates here, they were a hit. Although it was crazy when we were here on Valentines day, there was lots of help, and things moved along well. read more

I picked up some pre-wrapped boxes as Christmas gifts. As expected, it was very busy but the service was very friendly and fast. It's a small shop, but they have a great display of all the different kinds of candy they have. I'll be going back to Puopolo's any time an occasion calls for some quality chocolate. The Hingham Harbor Bark was out of this world. read more

I never expected to have the opportunity to review these chocolates. I read Alexandra's review w/ vicarious pleasure and imagined their taste, but don't anticipate going to Massachusetts anytime soon. Alexandra surprised me. She and I were discussing books and she offered to send me the Tracy Kidder book she was reading when she finished it, an offer I happily accepted. A few weeks later the package arrived and inside was not only the book, but a beautifully wrapped box of assorted chocolates, chosen, I know, by Alexandra herself. This was no standard assortment. There were turtles in milk and dark chocolate, there was dark chocolate bark w/ cranberries and pistachios and an occasional note of salt. There was something like peanut butter enrobed in milk chocolate and something w/ a liquid center I couldn't identify. There was a milk chocolate covered piece that reminded me of the slender, chocolate covered honeycombs that came in threes in the See's box and a dark chocolate covered piece, sprinkled w/ crushed almonds, that reminded me of the See's English toffee my dad used to buy for my mom for special occasions, except that was milk chocolate. This was in the days when See's was a small local concern rather than a conglomerate. And there were dark chocolate covered dried apricots. What an assortment! I couldn't write a review until I had tasted everything and I dole good chocolates out sparingly, so it took a while. I loved everything. Dark chocolate is my favorite, but I like milk chocolate too. There was no white chocolate, which I don't recognize as chocolate anyway and won't eat. If I had to choose a favorite it would be the chocolate bark, which was so complex and interesting. It was like a celebration in my mouth. There is a second piece of the bark I'm saving for last, another quirky habit of mine. This was a wonderful gift and I have taken great pleasure in it, almost as much pleasure as I have taken in our blossoming friendship. read more

I use this store for my business. They imprint out business logo on a chocolate bar in the middle of a box of chocolates. It makes for a great thank you gift or holiday gift. Highly reccomended. read more

I went in for Easter Candy-- got several boxes of personally picked chocolates for family and friends (and one for me too he he)-- HOLY YUM, everyone was so impressed at how gorgeous each individual piece was! Absolutely delicious chocolates-- all handmade with love and craft! Yum! read more

I don't write reviews too often, but this chocolate is beyond amazing. I highly suggest the salted Carmel chocolate- it is one of the best chocolates that I have ever had- and I eat a whole lot of candy! I have only received this company's product as a gift but I do look forward to stopping by the store at some point. Until then, I'll just keep hoping more people will give them to me as gifts.., the product is pretty much as perfect as it gets. read more

I've been a faithful client for 10 years and based on the amount of chocolate I've purchased, I should weigh 500 lbs! Simply stepping inside the store is enough to make your mouth water, the aroma is fantastic. My monthly visits are actually for dark chocolate business cards that Richard pours only to order for me. Upon Debbie Puoplolo's suggestion, we had a mold made of our logo and the cards are a hit wherever i go. Everyone asks where i got the chocolate, which is fine, but it's not usually because of the novelty; Rather it's the quality of the product. I am on a first name basis with everyone, but I've witnessed the same attention to detail and creativity consistently across their patrons. Wish I could add another couple of stars! read more

Any time you need chocolate, sweets, or a host or hostess gift, head to Puopolo's. Park right in front. Get there early for Easter, Valentine's, Mother's Day. The best chocolate you'll ever have. And, they'll make specially shaped chocolates for any special occasion. My family loves the peanut butter and the coconut filled chocolates. delicious! read more

If chocolate were, for your health, like fruits and vegetables, I'd be buying Puopolo's chocolates all the time! I have been eating their chocolates since I was a little girl growing up in Hingham, and I always looked forward to a box for big holidays...birthdays, Christmas, Valentine's, Easter. Now I can't help going in there to build my own boxes of their delicious dark chocolates. The staff is always very friendly and the chocolates never disappoint. I love the wintergreen, coffee, orange, maple, caramel, and peanut butter to name a few. My boyfriend swears that their peanut brittle is the best he's ever had. This is the kind of store that makes you want to support local! read more

Best chocolates ever..far superior to Hillary's, Gowell's and any other boxed candy. Half pound box is $15, pound is $25...worth it. Love their peppermint, dark caramels and just about everything they make. My friends love to get this candy as gifts. Highly recommend. read more

I'm spoiled. I just can't get Easter Bunnies/stocking chocolates anywhere else. And if I want to bring special chocolates somewhere, it has to be from here. It is a little pricey, but you get what you pay for. They always have a lovely selection of different candies, and they are always great. Highly, highly recommend. read more

The most delicious candy beautifully packaged for any occasion! The ideal spot for the perfect hostess gift or to just grab a treat for someone special. Custom orders can be made for any occasion, from scrumptious chocolate birthday lollipops to wedding favors, all exquisitely decorated with beautiful ribbons. One of my favorite spots in Hingham! read more

I just got a box of Hingham Harbor Bark fro Puopolo Candies for Mother's Day--it's the best chocolate candy I've had in a long time. I love candy especially from local shops. I even did a tasting day one time with my kids one summer day from the five local candy shops near me. But Puopolo Candies is the best one by far! Can't wait to try the buttercrunch! read more