The candy was delicious and we purchased several to bring home. Bourbon cherries are my absolute…read morefavorite! The tours done run on Sunday but we still got a good look at the antique car.

Travelling full time, we never pass up a factory tour! We arrived during lunch so had to head out…read moreto find some ourselves while we waited. We were greeted on the porch by Callie, the sweetest gal in all of Kentucky, who offered us an umbrella since we were walking to find lunch! I promised to bring it back and off we went! All of the employees are amazing, very friendly and you can tell they love what they do. Callie went out of her way to make sure each customer was treated special, she's the best of the best! Our tour guide was Elizabeth who, although very new to touring, was excellent. She knew the factory well and was able to answer all but one of our questions; where'd the Kiss wrapping machine come from!! The factory is small and run by just 9 employees, complete with the Lucy station!! The chocolates are perfect small sweet confections, rich and creamy with that old time goodness. The tour was quick and ends in the candy store, how perfect is that!

I love Ruth Hunts! This has been a staple in Lexington for over 100 years and I can see why. They…read morehad so many different candies to choose from and the chocolate is absolutely divine. The best chocolate being their turtles better known as "Derbies". I brought some derbies home for myself and my family- they all loved them. I have debated ordering more from their website because they are truly the best turtles I've ever had. This store also has a lot of Lexington theme souvenirs. This is now a stop on my list whenever I am in Lexington!

They have so many amazing Kentucky-made items! I came here because I'm putting together gift…read morebaskets of Kentucky goods. I thought I'd only find candy here, but ended up also getting hot sauce, barbecue sauce, bourbon sugar, and more. Very impressed by the selection and the staff was also very friendly. I wish I'd taken photos inside.

Anna and the team at Bauer's Candies are simply the best! I have worked with them over the years…read moreas they have provided Modjeskas for many of my client's special events. What they do is a lost art and we are so fortunate to have a business like this who continue to show love in everything they do. Thank you Anna!

Wish I could bottle the smell of this candy factory from the parking lot & share it with everyone!…read more The smell takes me back to reading the book Charlie & the Chocolate Factory. For 120 years, Anna's family passed this amazing recipe down & after working in her parents basement she now sells all over the world, even to Williams Sonoma. And now Vegas regularly. I'd rather visit the factory when in Kentucky cause they make the candies & package them freshly for you right there. Also to visit w/ Anna, she's such a wonderful passionate woman. Huge fan of the Bourbon Sea Salt Caramels mmm... perfect amount of salt to keep you wanting another piece. The Chocolate Modjeska's are what I wish I had for my s'mores since I was a lil kid! The Original Caramel Modjeska's are not only divine alone, but quarter them & the Bourbon Seat Salt on top of your sweet potatoes. Oh, heavens! Homemade, down to the marshmallow in the middle and I'll never like regular store bought marshmallows again. Also we got a recipe for the Modjeska's from the Food Network. Perfect lil gift from the heart & soul of Kentucky & for yourself & loved ones. I have been a regular since October & have gifted many people including my horse grooms cause I wanna share it w/ everyone. Mmm it's so good!

I've been by Ruth Candy many times while in the area and never had the time to stop in. Glad that…read morechanged on a bourbon trail trip. They are a tiny store, you can easily miss them, but they do set right off the road with good signage. The lot is small, but adequate. My visit was on a weekday in the Spring and they were not busy. I was greeted warmly and offered a sample of one of their well know bourbon candies with a single pecan on it. Of course I enjoyed and have actually had before. They make the chocolates for many of the distilleries in the area and have for decades. The business itself dates back to 1919. I did not do a tour, but it appears they offer. Ruth's offer a lot of variety and I do mean a lot! They also some of the branded boxes like Makers Mark. The service was top notch as everything was explained. I decided on a non bourbon chocolate so my wife could enjoy too. So I ordered a half pound of three varieties of chocolate (white, dark, milk) with almonds. The chocolate's in the case are put in their own box, as opposed to the gift boxes. I really enjoyed after returning from my trip, wife too! Easy 5 stars and will return at some point.

How fortunate I am to be able to purchase bourbon balls from the 1919 bourbon ball inventors…read more Service was excellent. I was greeted upon stepping through the door and offered a sample bourbon ball. It melted in my mouth. It was sooo good. They had some Valentine shaped chocolate lollipops and lots of KY/Derby/Bourbon themed items. I'm so glad they are open.

Get in my belly!! One of my favorite places to visit when…read moreI'm in Berea Kentucky! The ice cream is delicious and the fudge is sooooo good! The employees are always friendly and the shop is super cute with other little trinkets to purchase.

Cute little shop! They have so many different fudge flavors it was hard to make a decision…read more I ended up going with the chocolate peanut butter and was not disappointed. I enjoyed every bite. The employees that I encountered were friendly and helpful. If you're looking for something sweet this is the spot for you!

Great food and friendly and courtesy service. Close by and easy parking . Love to browse the…read morestore each visit.

Friendly, quiet out of the way. Let you shop unmolested but are available to answer questionsread more

We were in town visiting family when they brought us to this adorable confectionery…read more The decor is quaint and vintage. You can even watch the owner and staff prepare the candies. We especially loved the heart shaped red hot candies. They give out samples to taste. The red hots are perfect! Not burn your mouth hot! I bought several bags to take home to friends in California. We enjoyed exploring the museum room with all of the candy tins from years past. They have original candy making equipment and all of the history to offer a nostalgic experience. Be sure to try the marshmallow, chocolate carmel and pecan treat. The Modjeskas definitely came home with us to share with family and friends. I love these little town treasures!

Imagine you order some McNuggets, you open the bag, and find they gave you extra. It's an amazing…read morefeeling, isn't it? Now, imagine the nuggets were sold by the pound, and you paid for the extra ones you didn't want. I fully accept the fact that I might be wrong, but when I sat down just outside, I found more than I'd expected/wanted, and I paid for it. Okay... maybe it was an "oopsie-doodle", it was near my birthday, so all is forgiven. What about the chocolates? I can't deny that the selection is amazing, however, where it comes to quality, I have to admit I was not blown away. That isn't to say I felt they weren't great - they were! At the same time, there are other candy stores with similar products and concepts whose products are no worse. So, what does that leave us with? Schimpff's Confectionery is a very good, old-timey candy store. However, while I can't say their ranking as #1 best candy store in America in 2025 by USA Today is undeserved. However, I personally wouldn't go too far out of my way to get some of their chocolate candies.

A stable in Louisville my granny bought her Bourbon balls for years from Muth's every Christmas…read more The service is always delightful. And the ambiance is perfect nestled on Market surrounded by other cute and cozy places.

One of the best candy store I have ever been in the chocolate smell is amazing just a casual place…read more Were you can get all sorts of candy from chocolate too white chocolate hard candy gummy's bags of chocolate that they make the chocolate is yummy to. Service is very good.

We came in here on our way out of town because hey chocolate shops are great. This place was…read moreamazing, the service was excellent, woman was so nice! Cute little shop and delicious chocolate.

The candy is delicious and the staff are always accommodating in answering questions or offering…read moresamples.