Nice store & nice staff with a large selection of Vermont made chocolates--truffles that are so…read morepretty!

I stopped in last week with my two boys - we just browsing around the town. I picked up eight sea…read moresalt caramels, half white chocolate and half dark. It's perhaps important to note that I don't often post reviews, but I was so impressed by the quality of these chocolates that, even a week later I feel the need to do so. Here's the deal: these were the best chocolates I have ever eaten. The multiple layers of encasing chocolate were thin and consistent, the caramel centers beautifully executed in both flavor and consistency - not overly sweet or salty, just perfectly balanced. The whole thing was just stunning. I was in Queechee, VT a few days later and picked up some other sea salt caramels, just as a test - nothing doing - they were not even close. I'm fairly well traveled and a bit of a gourmet, not on the snobby side, good food, good wine, etc. I did not think I would find the best chocolates ever down a back alley in Chester, VT. But I did. They are so good that I tried to change my return route to get some more, but I had to rush back home to NY. But I will be back. Also, the owners/staff are kind and welcoming, and the shop is charming and full of lovely local crafts and clothes. But for me, the chocolates are the star here. Go get them!

I used to get candy from them as a kid in the 80s and 90s when they were in the Colony Mill mall…read more Went back Nov 2025 and it was still just as good. Staff was friendly, clean with good lighting, and great selection considering the size of the store. It's hard to go wrong with what you choose to get. I'm normally not a dark chocolate person but actually prefer the dark chocolate here.

In the days of the ever increasing chain stores, this spot is a Keene, NH institution and a perfect…read moreexample of a small business that you treasure for still being around! My wife has been going here since she was a kid. They have delicious chocolates, fudge, truffles with flavors like marzipan and various cremes. You can make your own assorted box and pick your own from the case or they have prepackaged as well. They have a good selection of old school candies like candy buttons, sour patch kids, rock candy and the like. They get creative with things like "reindeer corn" around the holidays and themed stuff for Valentines, etc. I also like how reasonable their prices are-they are more than fair and affordable. If you need a good treat, stop by. Easily found off beautiful walkable main street in Keene, where many other great businesses are as well.

Cute store with lots of local gifts. We always stop here several times when we are in town. We love…read morethe maple ice cream and the maple cookies and nuts. You really can't go wrong with anything from here! An absolute must visit!

I loved Harlow's Sugar House. It was my first maple creemee experience and I'm obsessed. Maple…read morecreemees are maple-flavored soft serve. I love maple flavor and I love soft serve so this is a match made in heaven. I have nothing to compare to so I thought these were great. And they had the creemees available in April, which I understand is not common. Also, I loved all the maple items available for sale and while I didn't get to indulge this time, next visit I'll be doing a maple syrup tasting. There are also Vermont themed items to buy. Service was great. The staff was so kind to our family, which I appreciate. I'm looking forward to returning.

The candy had mold on it and gave me food poisoning for 2 days never going back again…read moreand the worker was rude

Warning! Visited in…read moreNovember 2025, candy purchased was stale and old. In reviewing past reviews, this seems to be a common problem at this store. Read your reviews and fix the problem! This is a food service establishment.

Cute little shop with candies, souvenirs, maple syrup and maple creamers (maple soft serve)…read more We got a couple, one with maple crunchie toppings. In looking at the wall, it looks like they have won lots of awards for their maple syrups!

Ever go to a place so much you forget you never did a Yelp review?…read more Well this place is a gem. Sure the candy or the wine is nice. And the local souvenir gifts are a plus. But you come here in part for three things: the maple syrup (nuff said), the view, and the Maple Creemees. We could call it soft serve but well, Vermont. The creemees are delish. Affordable and big they are perfect on a summer day, a fall, day or even a winter day. Then take it out and eat by the lake? Heavenly. Nice people. Well worth the stop.

Up to this point in my hunt, I have been to 25 ice cream places on the list. This is in my Top 3…read more(it being 3rd) because I love how flavorful the Red Raspberry limited sorbet was. Also, I added cherries and they were not only huge, but she put 2 of them! Again, thank you for putting up with our rowdy group of runners. I was the only one doing the hunting, but they wanted to tag along. We all got something from the ice cream/candy shop, then sat outside and talked forever. There's also a gazebo you can sit at in the middle of the business while eating.

Extremely friendly staff. Open 7 days a week. I had a couple chocolates and they were delicious!…read moreI'd recommend on their customer service and delicious chocolates. Lots of old fashioned candy and ice cream too!

Great candy store with lots of serve yourself options. Good variety with lots of chocolate and…read moregummy varieties. Worth the stop if you are in the area.

Sophia's is a fun place for a solo pick-me-up or to bring kids. When I walked in, I first noticed…read morethe fudge and it was delicious. The owner let me know about all of the types of candies available: from the hard candies to the Licorice Lagoon to the massive selection of gummies to the chocolates to the rock candies and to bubble gums to sours to lollipops to international finds (including from Europe, Dubai and Mexico) ... it's a small space but there won't be much that you can't find if you are having a hankering. The freeze-dried candies are delicious: very flavorful. Go to Sophia's Candy Corner on Facebook to see featured candy items and events. She's also big on car events out in the parking lot in front of the shop, in season.

This candy shop has a lot of candy, chocolates and ice cream. Gift boxes, maple sugar candy, bags…read moreof jelly beans and gummies, a wall of candies you can pick and bag up yourself sold by weight and a long counter of chocolate confections sold by the pound. The prices are steep and although we intended to pick up a few things I just couldn't justify the cost in my head. We've definitely been to chocolate shops before and purchased both their gift boxed items and confections by the pound but I just couldn't convince myself to splurge this time. In any event, they have a large selection. I didn't see the list of ice cream flavors they had on offer but that area was manned and there are some tables in there to enjoy on site. Parking is on street about a block away that you pre-pay for at the kiosk and leave the receipt on your dash board. The entrance is up a few steps.

I've been here a few times, only getting their amazing almond butter crunch. This time I put…read moretogether a small box of assorted chocolate. Honestly I wish I had just stuck with the butter crunch, the others just weren't as amazing. The raspberry gel had absolutely no flavor so stay away from that one for sure! The caramel one and the chocolate covered pretzel were stale, I was disappointed! The one with hazelnut was good and the chocolate covered almond clusters were good but from now on, im going to get butter crunch and call it a day.

I came here with my nephew from Canada so he could meet George and Jill. I am sad to say that they…read moreare closing the store for good. I guess I can't blame them for retiring, they been doing it for 25 years. I will surely miss them and the store of course. Who else makes my favorite Vermonster? Sad really sad. Enjoy your retirement Jill and George, you deserve it!

So many wonderful chocolates and candies! There are old fashioned candies, like sticks and fruit…read moreslices, plus taffy and fudge. There are many milk and dark chocolates, plus some white chocolates, that include truffles and chocolate covered pretzels. Jelly Belly jelly beans in so many flavors! Gifford's Ice Cream to have as a dish, cone, sundae or shake. And so much more!