We were in town visiting family when they brought us to this adorable confectionery. 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! read more

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Imagine you order some McNuggets, you open the bag, and find they gave you extra. It's an amazing feeling, 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. read more

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I was definitely not expecting to walk into a large candy making shop when I met my parents here. It was such a pleasant surprise! They make hard candies right in the store. They were making delicious red hots when we came. They had just the right amount of cinnamon. There are so many types of candies and chocolate! It has been family owned since 1891! They were so nice and we spent close to 2 hours picking out candy, eating ice cream, and watching them make candy. It was very family friendly. They also have sandwiches but we didn't get any just sweets. They have been voted as the best candy store in the US and are working on getting votes for the second year in a row! read more

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LOVE this old fashioned candy store!!! There is a huge selection of candy and everything is phenomenal!! The bourbon balls and dark chocolate covered raspberry jellies are my favorite!! The staff are SO very kind and the attached candy museum is nice to walk through! Don't miss stopping here if you're in the area! read more

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Old-School Candy [Jeffersonville IN] So excited to find this old time candy shop in Jeffersonville, the store was just a little less than 7 miles from our hotel. Unfortunately, the shop was closed the first time we dropped by so we returned on our last day of vacation before heading to the airport. Inside are thousands of pieces of American candy memorabilia. The Candy Kitchen offered tours including a candy-making demonstration. The Chocolate Dipping Room and Candy Museum are always open for viewing during normal store hours. I believe reservation is required. They are a small mom and pop business and does not have a set production schedule - the candy makers cook what they need when they need it! The Deli Lunch Room opens at 11:00a and they have a cool old 1950's soda fountain. It was interesting looking at the antique equipment used in candy-making and the many pieces of American candy memorabilia representing decades of collecting candy equipment and artifacts. The Schimpff family has been making candy in Jeffersonville since 1871 and in Louisville since the 1850's. Wish we had time for a guided tour. Enjoy the photos. Bought some milk chocolate peanut clusters... mmm, mmm, mmm, so good... the chocolates didn't have time to melt! Ate them all in the airport. Instagram: @schimpffs.confectionery Review #3875 read more

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Stopped by Schimpff's in Jeffersonville after my walk across the Big Four Bridge and was instantly charmed by the vintage candy shop vibe. Walking in feels like stepping into a slice of history--old-fashioned candy jars, and shelves lined with nostalgic treats that bring back memories of my childhood in the area. I picked up some of my favorites... nonpareils, lemon drops, and their famous Red Hots--all delicious candies you just don't find in every store anymore. My family has been shopping for candy from Schimpff's for years, and it's always a special treat to find those sweets in our Christmas stockings. The shop also features a classic ice cream counter with a variety of flavors and a shake machine like the ones used at the original McDonald's. They even have a small lunch counter, though we didn't try it this time. It had some interesting offerings like wrapped up deviled eggs... yum? Though I didn't get to see any candy-making demos on this visit, just soaking in the atmosphere and all the history here made it totally worth the stop. If you're around Jeffersonville, Schimpff's is a must-visit for anyone who loves candy, nostalgia, or just a little taste of the past. read more

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I walked over the bridge and made my way to Schimpff's this weekend with a couple other ladies. Wow! How have I not been here before. It's only been here over 130 years. It like an old time dinner and candy store in one. You can get fountain sodas, food, and basically any kind of candy you could imagine. They make 60% of the candy they sell. Yum. I had a hard time choosing what I want to buy so I made a 15 piece sampler box of just a few of the candies they make at the store. You can't go wrong with any of them. Of course, I couldn't leave without buying some of their homemade red hots too. Everyone was super friendly! I will be back and bring some visitors too! read more

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Did you know: Indiana's oldest candy store can be found in Jeffersonville? Schimpff's Confectionery has been family owned since 1891, and it is a candy store, candy museum, soda fountain and candy-making kitchen all in one sweet spot. The highlight of our visit was seeing candy made right in front of us on century-old equipment. The family still makes it the same way, with the same techniques, machinery and candy molds that they've been using for decades. Three of the Schimpff clan demonstrated how they make cinnamon red hots, from start to finish. At the end, we all got to taste the candy, and it was still warm from the machine! Be sure to call and make a reservation if you want to see a candy-making demonstration, as they have limited viewing space and they might not be making candy that day if you pop in randomly. After the candy demonstration, we shopped for some candy. I'm a chocolate person, and I have a soft spot for homemade peanut butter cups. I got some of those (yum!), plus a few truffles and other chocolates. Schimpff's also has an old fashioned soda fountain, where they serve malts, shakes, sodas and sundaes, as well as lunch items like soup and sandwiches. There are lots of tables, too, so you can stay a while, eat and be surrounded by candy. read more

I will admit ... my visit here was influenced by TikTok. I love seeing all the videos of them making candy and had to come check it out. My husband and I did the walking bridge from Louisville over to Jeffersonville. Our walk roundtrip was about 2 miles. The smell inside Schimpffs is heavenly. So many options to pick candies and chocolates by the pound. My husband picked out some chocolate covered raisins... they were HUGE. I grabbed the lemon drops and sour blue raspberry hard candies. Staff were so helpful & friendly. Thank you for a great Saturday morning experience. We can't wait to return! read more

We came for the bourbon balls because they are amazing, but left with some other candies as well. Their labels say $30 per pound for everything in the cases. I bought about 1.5lbs of candy, with half of that prepackaged bourbon balls. That's about $45 plus tax worth of candy, yet I was charged $72. Feeling pretty ripped off by this place. read more

Such a cool spot! The atmosphere is the best! Old school diner vibes with sweet sweets! read more

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My kids loved this place! We got to watch 4th and 6th generation confectioners make candy right in front of us. Really cool. 134 year old business and still operating! read more

There can't be a place like this without us going to visit it. After breakfast we stopped in here before checking out some shops. We have a place similar to it in NY, in lots of movies our place. Chocolate was good from here. We just stopped in quickly so can't say much else. read more

I got recommended here from the steam boat museum, and I'm so glad I visited. The museum is free btw, and there's a ton of fun, weird and interesting trinkets. I ended up getting chocolate covered peanuts and dark chocolate covered espresso beans to take home from a work trip. If you need sugar free, they had quite a few good options there as well. The chocolate covered peanuts were perfect! read more

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We walked over via the Big 4 Bridge this morning and headed to Schimpff's for lunch. Our party of 6 each ordered a different menu item and were content. I had a turkey on toasted rye with lettuce and mustard with a cup of vegetable soup. It was a basic lunch, fairly straightforward, and simple. Prices were affordable. Others in my group tried chili, BLT, pecan pie, and cherry cola and were satisfied. Service at the counter was pleasant. The business is quaint and cozy with antiques and classic advertising displays. read more

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You can get candy almost anywhere today. Waiting in line at the checkout, the vending machine down the hall, ordered online. But Schimpff's is something more. You can visit just to buy amazing confectionaries, sure. But you're also getting to experience 133 years (as of this writing) of history as this local family continues its candy-making tradition. Part candy store, part museum, part soda fountain and ice cream bar, it all adds up to an experience that you're hard-pressed to find elsewhere. We spent time looking over the items from decades past as well as the amazing selections of sweets, finally settling on some chocolate covered caramels with sea salt for the day. Then we visited the ice cream bar and ordered a basic hot fudge sundae. I took one bite and could taste the difference. It had been so long since i had had genuine vanilla ice cream that the flavor burst through immediately. It was excellent! read more

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We started crossing the bridge from KY to come here after learning their competing candy shop in Louisville is run by a racist, misogynistic family. Schimpff's, however, is a candy shop with incredible charm, welcoming staff, and amazing candy. Their modjeskas and caramel can't be beat, and their red hots are addictive! If you're in KY, please take the extra 10 minutes and come here; you won't regret it! read more

The food is excellent. The service is efficient and excellent. The Ambiance is pleasant and inviting. I highly recommend this place.

An amazing candy store that has been around for generations in downtown Jeffersonville. There is public parking right near the store which had plenty of free parking available. The store itself has lots of candies and chocolates made right there ! A fantastic museum room with excellent curated vintage candy displays . Also a small hot lunch area that closed at 3pm but looked like it would have been tasty. Definitely a place not to be missed if you are in the area . read more

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What a cool shop! I love the history and the style inside. Add to that friendly staff and delectable chocolates and you have something really special! My son was so excited about the fact that they had candy corn. Definitely make sure you stop by! read more

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I'm a sucker for Indiana's little historical gems and I'd long wanted to make it down to Schimpff's Confectionery in Jeffersonville, Indiana. During a recent day trip for a work project, I finally had the chance to check it out. Schimpff's Confectionery is one of the oldest, continuously operating, and family owned candy businesses in the U.S. It was founded in 1891 by Gustav Schimpff Sr. and Jr. Schimpff's is located in Jeffersonville's historic district downtown. It has a confectionery, lunch room, candy museum, and candy demonstration area. There's an actual 50's soda fountain and an original tin ceiling. The loosely organized setting reminds me of Heidelberg Haus (not in terms of the German piece, but more in terms of the disorganized sense of wonder). It's what I would call more accessible than Heidelberg, though. There's old-fashioned candy jars, cases, candy-making equipment, and much more. Schimpff's is largely devoid of the familiar national brands. This is truly a retro-vibed candy wonder. Groups can arrange tours of the museum. Schimpff's has one of the few candy museums in the United States. It displays thousands of pieces of American candy memorabilia and represents decades of collecting candy equipment and artifacts. Schimpff's is mostly known for its cinnamon red hots, hard candy fish, and Modjeskas (marshmallow dipped in caramel). As a fun fact, Modjeskas are named after a Polish actress who became famous in the U.S. in the late 19th century. The candy first surfaced in Louisville's Busath's Candies. For years, only Busath's called the candy by this name, but once Busath's closed other candy makers adopted the name that sticks to this day. You can order online or do call-in orders. I found the prices very reasonable - for example, you can get a 1-pound can of cinnamon red hots for $10! Employees here are super friendly and helpful and enthusiastic about explaining their business, candy making, candy history, and more. While I'm not sure I'd say Schimpff's alone is worth the day trip to Jeffersonville, this area has quite a bit to offer and Schimpff's should definitely be part of it. I'm so excited I was able to check this off my Indiana bucket list. Entryways are pretty accessible and everyone is helpful. While older buildings are definitely never perfect, for the most part I was able to do everything I wanted. read more

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Very first time to this location for candy. Took several family members here. Quite educational and great tutorial on candy ( hot cinnamon drops ) making. The store is rich with very early vintage setting, yet some more small modern additions. The feel of the comfort and laid back style back in its inaugural years; you get this feeling of composure, home town feel The variety of candy's is nothing short of spectacular. Found some old candies still being produced ( bit o honey ) that one just has to buy. The other side of store is not only candies but a ole fountain experience from beverage's to sandwiches; a long forgotten trait in our present fast pace world. The building has many original structure; the original tin ceiling. If in the area; this should be a have to stop in place. Staff is phenomenal! read more

Coolest little candy store I've ever been to. Love the little gummy like slices. The whole experience was great! Will be back that's for sure. read more

This candy "red hots" were delicious. Took our girls scout troop. 5 Adults and 7 girls ages 7-12. We all enjoyed watching the red hots being made. Hard to believe how long the company has been in that location. Small museum , fresh made chocolates and red hots. The girls where able to see all the Oder candy for the past. This is worth the the trip!! read more

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You're experiencing history when you visit here. Years of candy making and now by the third generation of this family. We were excited to walk in around 3p on a Saturday and the red hot demo was getting started. Even better being next to the front door was prime viewing area. From the boiling pot to cooling process and stamping it into hearts, we were entertained by well timed jokes. At the end we were treated to warm red hots. Schimpff's offers a history lesson in candy sales and their shop. Lots of items to read and plenty to point at and say "I had one of those". In addition to candy you can enjoy food at their deli or ice cream / shakes at the soda fountain. There are sugar free options. If you've never eaten a modjeska, it's a Louisville favorite so enjoy at least one. Excited to come back to grab a snack and shake, plus chocolates to bring home. read more

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This candy shop right here is one of the oldest in the US! When you step in, you can tell it's very old with some charm. It kinda reminds me of A Schwabs in Memphis. Anyways, this shop was walking distance from our hotel. The cashiers were all lovely and explained the products very well. Even got some samples as well. I got a few chocolates by the pound to take home. Lovely shop and worth checking out! read more

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A walk back into time candy store/soda fountain. Didn't eat here but did get a cherry coke and some candy. I'm sure most candy isn't made daily or Even weekly. Was fun to walk thru and a short drive from Louisville. read more

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I had been looking forward to visiting, but after walking in, I learned quickly this business was not taking enough safety percautions. The staff had on masks but they did not always wear them correctly. The had a sign about masks and social distancing, but there were no floor marking or enforcement. The business had 2 doors but directed all traffic thru one door. There is still plenty they could do to improve customer safety even with a small historic store. I did get a bag of heart shapped lemon drop candy and they were delicious. I would revisit post pandemic, but today's experience did not sit well with me. read more

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Historic confectionery in old town district. Small museum with some dusty displays. The candy shop felt aging. But candies looked yummy! And they have a large variety of choices. read more

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A wonderful place to visit and spend some time at. They have a lot of sweet treats in a wide variety and plenty to see. A small museum, a viewing area to watch them make candies, and even a small diner. Five Stars all the way! read more

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Schimpff's is so awesome!! I have been wanting to come here for so long but always found myself nearby on a Sunday, when they are closed. If you're looking for a local candy shop with just about any sweet treat you can think of, this is your place. They have candies for sale, candies (and other historic knick knacks) on display, and even a built-in ice cream shop. If you stop by at the right time, you can watch some candy being made! It's incredibly interesting to watch, and you even get some free samples at the end! Need a gift for literally any holiday of the year? They've got you. Or even if you just want to try something new or different, They've got enough of a selection to choose from! read more

Fun free tour with samples (Groups are welcome to arrange tours of the museum -- just schedule with plenty of advance notice.) Schimpff's has one of the few candy museums in the United States. The museum displays thousands of pieces of American candy memorabilia, and represents decades of collecting candy equipment and artifacts. Schimpff's is mostly known for its modjeskas (marshmallow dipped in caramel), and also for its cinnamon candies. Love the Diebold (?) painted safe from the late Victorian era, as well as the abundance of cool candy advertising and apothecary jars from the same period and beyond. Website is cumbersome and difficult to read. Bummer. Staff is friendly and helpful, though. Prices are reasonable enough. read more

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Such a cute place and so full of history! If you get a chance to watch a candy making demonstration, definitely stay for that! The owners take part in the demonstration and do such a wonderful job. The candy was delicious and even sweeter when you see it made right in front of you. Highly recommend!! read more

How cute is this place?!?! We were around the area and noticed this candy shop walking to O'Shea's. There are so many options to choose from where everyone can be have something to try. My friend and I came in at the right time because one of the owners was showing us a demonstration on how to make their cinnamon hard candy. We were able to take a few samples with us. This was a win in my book! read more

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Ehhh, way way way too expensive. Either the cocoa bean has gone through the roof or these people are trapping tourists. Either way, no thank you, not for me. Bourbon balls were good but not near as good as the Mary Ruth chocolates. read more

This is such a cool and fun place with a wonderful variety of sweets to choose from! The workers were mostly very kind, with the exception of one individual who was a bit rude - however, I didn't let it ruin my time here! The visuals of this place are unbeatable. read more

Whenever we have guests in town, Schimpffs is always a destination. We especially love going in the fall as a special treat. The family and staff are great! read more

What are great candy store with a soda fountain and sandwich shop. The decor is through back to days gone by... read more

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Nostalgic goodness. If you're visiting Louisville, trying a bourbon ball is a MUST DO even if you're not a bourbon fan. Admittedly this Confectionary is just outside of Louisville, in Jeffersonville but is on the city tours because of its longstanding history of offering sweet treats for every palette, including Modjeskas - caramel coated marshmallows--- another Louisville staple. Bourbon balls are chocolate, bourbon and pecan delights that costs anywhere from $1.25 - $2.50 per piece. Here, you can really tell the pecan pieces were soaked in the bourbon for some time before the dark chocolate coating was used to seal the deal. There are pre-packaged gift packs for sale but we figured out that buying the same amount out of the case was a bit cheaper. We tried a traditional bourbon ball at one other place, and found the chocolate delights here to be the top pick. We also bought some English Toffee, a root beer float and a pineapple shake---- yes, a pineapple shake! Surprisingly, the pineapple taste was rather milder than you expected but really really yummy. read more

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If you love history and delicious candy, this is definitely worth checking out. Loved the 1910s feel