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    Wertz Candies

    4.3 (18 reviews)
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    Alexander G.

    Growing up in the area, we would always come to Wertz Candies for a special treat. I didn't realize until I was older how special this place is! If you're driving through the area, you must make a special effort to stop in! 2017 is their 85th Anniversary, and I wish them the best in the future! Located on historic Cumberland Street in Lebanon, PA, Wertz has weathered the storm of difficulties the city has endured. The Wertz family is always friendly and happy to chat. City parking is available behind the store or along the street. The smell will lure you in and won't let you leave! The store is tiny and very unique. It is basically one aisle with counters brimming with color around the entirety of the store. They specialize in chocolates and caramel corn! You must try everything they make. The caramel corn is extra sweet with plenty of golden goodness on every piece. They make specialty chocolate treats and caramels. Local Wilbur chocolates and older candies are available. I love their chocolate covered pretzels, both the small kind and large Shuey's! If you're from out of town, be sure to ask for Opera Fudge, both the regular and peanut butter varieties. As a kid, I always loved the colorful tins and lunchboxes all around the store. The images have changed with the times, but their availability never has. I love the lighting and back small stair case into the chocolate room. I've never been back there, but my childish wonder has never waned. Mike Rowe's Dirty Jobs filmed an episode here, which is funny to watch. This is truly a small town family business. Come in for a treat, but be sure to try everything!

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    Great selection, everything you can want, excellent service, and usually a parking space in front...

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    Be very careful if you order, as they refuse to work with you if an order is lost or stolen. Not good with customer service....beware.

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    14 years ago

    Great place. Mr. Wertz is a great man.

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    If you're from out of town, be sure to ask for Opera Fudge, both the regular and peanut butter varieties.

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    Grove’s Brittle Works - Inside our candy cottage in our home made brittle room! The shelves are full. Stop in or have our candy shipped to you!

    Grove’s Brittle Works

    4.7(24 reviews)
    10.7 mi
    $$

    Candy Candy and even more candy is what you can find here as it's candy of all different types some…read morebeing totally random yummy concoctions to your classic gummy bears and brittle so if your a lover of all things sweet in chocolate town then this is the place for you! Coming here has been on my list to get to and with a holiday for my mom coming up I was totally stoked to get her some brittle as that's just her favorite and they have a few different varieties of it here! This is a totally small DIY shop with a nice older lady running it she was totally into explaining everything to me which was kinda cool because she pointed out things I did notice and that's totally what's good! Overall this is an awesome place to get some local candy in a town that is full of it so don't overlook coming here as there really is something sweet for everyone or something salty sweet like that bacon brittle I bought! Now with that said go satisfy your sweet tooth you'll be happy you came here!

    This little spot of heaven is a must see when you're in Hershey! They have such a wide variety of…read moregoodies, and truly something for everyone. My little one was a bit handsy with everything inside so we waited outside but the owner could not have been nicer! He even gave my husband the background of the company and talked about the process of making all the goodies. Everything we tried was so delicious! Definitely a place to stop by to get some high quality chocolates and candy!

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    Grove’s Brittle Works - This is Grove's candy cottage store front. Located on Chocolate Ave in Hershey, PA.

    This is Grove's candy cottage store front. Located on Chocolate Ave in Hershey, PA.

    Grove’s Brittle Works - Inside our candy cottage in our home made chocolates room! You can smell the freshness and then taste the sweetness!

    Inside our candy cottage in our home made chocolates room! You can smell the freshness and then taste the sweetness!

    Grove’s Brittle Works - Home Made soft creamy caramel apples. Tell us what topping you want and we can make it.

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    Home Made soft creamy caramel apples. Tell us what topping you want and we can make it.

    Georgie Lou's Retro Candy

    Georgie Lou's Retro Candy

    3.8(17 reviews)
    41.6 mi
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    I recently participated in Georgie Lou's Retro Candy's 6th Annual Sweetheart Stroll, and while this…read moremay have been their sixth time hosting it, it was my first time even hearing about it. I immediately corrected that mistake by buying a ticket the moment I saw the event posted--and then started counting down the days. The concept alone sold me: a ticketed, adults-focused stroll through downtown Carlisle, with participating small businesses offering tastings, experiences, treats, and deals. Sweethearts of all kinds were welcome--couples, besties, gal pals--and dressing in red and pink for Valentine's vibes was strongly encouraged. Say less. Ticketing was super easy, and Georgie Lou's did a fantastic job with pre-event communication, especially via social media. One post in particular deserves a shout-out: a reminder to bring a bag to carry your treats. This is something I absolutely would not have thought about until I was awkwardly shoving sweet treats into my coat pockets. I came prepared with a small reusable shopping bag (pink, obviously), and by the end of the stroll it was completely full of sweets, trinkets, and purchases. Meanwhile, others were struggling with overflowing pockets alongside gloves, hats, maps, and life regrets. Lesson learned. Excellent advice! I found parking around 1pm and headed to Georgie Lou's to check in and grab my materials. The staff were incredibly friendly, checked my name off the list, and sent me on my way with a Map of Hearts, a button identifying me as an official 2026 Sweetheart Stroller, and a small sweet treat to kick things off. I also took some time to explore the shop itself--my first visit--and wow! They have managed to pack an impressive amount of nostalgic goodness into a small space. Total blasts from the past, plus candies I'd never seen before. Super fun shop! From there, the stroll itself was a delight. Georgie Lou's clearly put a lot of care into coordinating participating businesses, and it showed. Most spots offered sweet treats, discounts, or special offerings, but every single business was warm, welcoming, and happy to have folks stopping in. Even though I've done a few downtown Carlisle walk-style events before, I still discovered shops I'd never been in--and every purchase I made that day was from a place I was visiting for the first time. That alone feels like a win. Overall, this was a fantastic way to spend a few hours on a very chilly January Saturday. It got me out of the house, walking downtown, supporting local businesses, and discovering gems I usually zoom past while driving from Point A to Point B. I had such a great time that I jokingly asked if I could pre-register for next year... apparently that's "not a thing yet." Fine. I'll wait. :) This has officially been added to my annual tradition list. Great event, great execution, great vibes. Well done, Georgie Lou's!

    Great nostalgic candy shop...lots of unique inventory! Definitely a great gift spot for people of…read moreall ages.

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    Georgie Lou's Retro Candy
    Georgie Lou's Retro Candy

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    Frederic Loraschi Chocolate

    Frederic Loraschi Chocolate

    4.7(36 reviews)
    20.7 mi
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    I think you should stay away from this establishment. I especially recommend that you stay away on…read moreSaturdays when fresh pastries and other delights are available. I'm not being selfish; I'm simply concerned about your health LOL Wow. Just wow. I'm not sure where to begin with the superlatives. My companion and I paid our first visit on a recent Saturday morning. She had heard about the almond croissants and wanted to drop in and try one. It was all over once we entered the store and I was grateful to finally pry her away! This quaint little shop is tucked away in a mainly residential area a few blocks off Jonestown Road in Colonial Park. The shop is utterly immaculate, and from what we could see the production area was also spotless. The young man working the counter was very friendly and quite patient as my companion bounced from item to item, adding to our quickly burgeoning order. I finally managed to stop her and we escaped with an almond croissant, a butter croissant (mine), a bacon and Swiss quiche, and two wonderfully crafted desserts. I would have included a photo of the butter croissant, but I devoured it before we left our parking space. The photos are of one of the desserts--now long gone!--and the bacon and Swiss quiche, which I am savoring as I post this review. The quiche shell is basically perfect and the bacon is generously portioned and good sized, thick bits. Just wow. Frederic Loraschi Chocolate is absolutely worth a visit. Ever single aspect of our visit was superb, and I know we'll be back repeatedly. HIGHLY recommend. Do note that baked goods are only available on Saturdays, and the shop closes at noon on Saturday.

    Wow! Heard about how great this place is and their croissants on Saturday... CLOSED?! Maybe stay…read moreopen till 4pm? so people travelling to you out of the area can enjoy.

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    Frederic Loraschi Chocolate
    Frederic Loraschi Chocolate

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