This has to be one of the cutest stores! I have told so many people to visit. The outside reminds me of the cottage from Snow White. It's so darling. The inside is trouble! You will find so many amazing goodies that are truly hard to resist. I suggest making it your cheat day if you are a healthy junky. lol So fun! Can't wait to visit again. read more

Super cute cottage with anything you may want to satisfy your sweet tooth! Located in the heart of Carmel shops, this unique place has a variety of chocolates and other sweets, some English imported. Even if you're not in the mood for anything sweet is a cute spot to enjoy the scenery. read more

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Cute little shop with a wide selection of sweets. All the sour gummies were delicious! Quick and easy, you can buy by the pound.

I read some reviews before I came here and also walked by a few times before going in. It always seemed very crowded and some of the reviews said that the candy was old and stale and to be aware. So after seeing how crowded it was, I thought well, the turnover is pretty good. I bought several things. The turtles were delicious- I bought both light and dark chocolate. And a few other things, one of which was licorice. I bought several different types of licorice. Sure enough they were stale I couldn't even bite it (maybe one piece was soft and chewable). All the other pieces of licorice were so hard, did not taste good and there was no way, even after keeping it in my mouth for a long time I could chew it. read more

The CUTEST candy shop!!!! FOOD: Great assortment of new and old school candy! SERVICE: The store keeper was kind even when my kids were still making choices while we were at the register. Lol. AMBIANCE: You will never get over how cute this place is. My kids loved it. From the charm of the cottage to the candy filled shop it is a perfect stop on a vacation in Carmel! Overall, will I be back? Yes, my kids will make sure of it. :) read more

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If you ever want to feel what Charlie did in the chocolate factory then step into Cottage of Sweets. Very easy to find if you're walking in downtown Carmel, it somehow feels hidden even though it's in plain sight. The exterior makes it seem like it's just another shop but once you step in you're greeted by enough candy and sweets to make you pre-diabetic at first sight. The shop itself is very small and narrow but they pack it to the brim with goodies. From regular candies to special edition/harder to find ones to fresh baked sweets; this place has it all. We looked around searching for something that called out to us. This is a place where there are just so many options that it's hard to decide what you want to sink your teeth into. After a lot of deliberating we went with the chocolate peanut butter cup (they have milk and dark, we chose milk) and the cookies and cream malt balls (basically cookies and cream Whoppers). Excited to get some cavities, they bagged our sweets and we headed straight across the street to eat them. That's one thing to note, there is no seating in there so if you want to eat immediately then you have to find seating. Luckily there is a library on the corner across the street with benches. Searching for a sugar rush, here's what we found: the peanut butter cup was great. The chocolate shell is a bit hard to bite through, definitely not as soft as a Reese's but the chocolate is much higher quality. The peanut butter filling is soft and delicious, easily a better version of a Reese's. Moving onto the malt balls, they were great. Very light cookies and cream flavor but sweet. Much more on the cream side of cookies and cream so be aware of that. The texture is fantastic, soft exterior and a nice crunch from the malt interior. We were very pleased by both things we got and it far exceeded what we thought they would be. Cottage of Sweets is a must go if you're in the downtown Carmel area, you won't regret it. read more

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Such a cute cottage with so many sweets to choose from! I loved their great selection of fudge and it was delicious! read more

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Cute little candy shop from the outside. Cozy on the inside, they sure do pack it all in. There's a huge amount of candy tucked inside this tiny little "cottage". There's not much space for customers to browse inside. You may need to wait for some to leave before you're able to enter. This candy store is like a tour of the world, they stock candy from around the world. The people working here are friendly. And they're patient, giving you all the time you need to browse. The downside is that this shop is a bit on the pricey side. read more

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Got myself some English toffee and a pecan turtle . Ooooohhhhhh they are amazing!! I could gobble up 10 of the pecan turtles. I should have gotten 1 of each because they had walnut turtles, almonds and other nuts turtles as well. The toffee is addictive. Would definitely be dropping by here again for more sweet treats next time I'm in Carmel. read more

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Beautiful building! Beautiful area (and very walkable)! Wonderful staff! Excellent sweets. Yes, expensive, but worth the treat. I came here with my wife and daughter and we had a really nice moment. Certainly looking forward to returning. read more

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Cute little shop. They have a good amount of chocolate assortments. The chocolates are very good and the two people working there were very nice and helpful. I didn't take any pics of the chocolates because I was too busy eating them! They were delicious! I think they are a bit pricey though... I had 3 pieces of chocolate and it came out to $14. read more

Cottage of Sweets is such a charming little spot in Carmel! The salted caramel dark chocolate fudge was insanely delicious, and the salted caramel dark chocolate marshmallow cloud was sooo good too. Perfect place to grab sweet souvenirs for friends and family! Only downside-- I got charged for the chocolate covered tangerines but they didn't make it into my bag (my mom's fave... bummer but oh well). Service was friendly otherwise, and I can see why this place is a local favorite. Oh and their pistachio bonbons are chef's kiss-- the coffee bonbon was solid too. Definitely worth a stop if you're passing through Carmel. read more

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Adorable little shop right in the heart of Carmel-by-the-sea. Mix of sweets like fudge and candy. There was even some more nostalgic candy options that I never see anymore. Pretty cool. read more

As a Brit living in California I was excited to see somewhere selling British chocolate bars. We purchased a few things and left. The place is extremely cute but literally everything we got was expensive. We drove down the coast to home and decided to open some things. Make sure you check the British chocolates expiration dates as the Cadbury Cake Bars we got were expired by over six months. They are a pack of five but there was a sixth one in there all smushed and broken up. All six bars were unsealed somehow but the outer packaging was still sealed. I was willing to try one and it was stale as hell. Dunno what I expected to be honest. When you're going to sell something imported please make sure to check your dates. Kinda messed up but that's $9 down the drain for one bite of stale, unsealed cake bar. Not a good nostalgia trip after all. It wasn't a backward British date thing either, plus it doesn't matter when you're almost at month five of 2025 and the date says 26/7/2024. Almost a year past the date! Not okay! The Yorkie bar, 2 Frys Turkish Delight bars, 2 packs of Maltesers were all within date though. The fudge was expensive but delicious. Very annoyed about the cake bars though! For anyone that has a World Market near them, they sell some of the British chocolate bars for literally half the price of this place. Honestly doubt I'd ever come back in here. Maybe to get the fudge but that's it. read more

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A tiny little store in the middle of the many shops in Carmel Plaza. They have many different kinds of sugary treats that will satisfy your cravings. Looked around and saw a lot of intriguing items, but decided to go with a classic that I love, sour cola gummies. Quarter lb of candy will run you $5. Would recommend this place. read more

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I'd give the candy 3.5 stars, but the young people who were happily serving customers at 930 PM on the 4th of July deserve all five (please tip these hard working kids!) Excellent selection of packaged British candy, and beautiful looking fudge varieties . We got a smores bar (don't be scared by the 52 dollar a lb price, one was like 8 bucks). It was decent. The watermelon jelly slices were not the best. Berries red and black candies were fine. This place smells like what I'd imagine heaven smells like. Super cute and open late! read more

i think this is my favorite sweets store in downtown carmel the ppl working are always so nice its a small store with tons of chocolate, fudge, candy, gifts and much more its always packed i love their fudge, they make it in house read more

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this place is minuscule, but they've got a nice selection! a good place to pick up some souvenirs or gifts for a loved one on your way home read more

Cottage Of Sweets - Candy Stores Near Me - Carmel, California

Fun, cute, and cozy candy store. They have a pretty extensive collection of licorice and chocolates (heavy on milk chocolates and not a lot of dark chocolate). Was super fun to visit after dinner nearby. read more

I always love coming to this shop. This shop is so nostalgic as it holds so many types of candies from other countries! It is a small shop but hold so many delicious candies! Came here this time to get their fudge. Best ones I like are the smores and rocky road fudge. Just a taste of their ooie gooey chocolate in one bite and it is just a delight! Gotta try here if you haven't already! read more

What's dinner without dessert? We always end our evening at Cottage of Sweets. The smell of chocolate as soon as you walk in is so warm and inviting. I love their wide selection of chocolates. My go to is the caramel turtles in both dark and milk chocolate. read more

Just Sweet It British-style sweet shop that's located in a historic building built back in 1922 and originally located on Dolores St. It was moved the following year (1923) and has had several other iterations in its lifetime before becoming what is now Carmel-by-the-Sea's favorite candy shop back in 1959. The candy shop has had several owners since then and was even named one of "America's Ten Best Candy Stores" by USA Today® back in '09. The Good: *Building is very cute and reminds me of something that would belong in The Shire™. *Lots of varieties of candy that you can't find everywhere. Even hard-to-find Harry Potter© themed candy, and lots of my favorites from Cadbury®. *Service was friendly *I'm usually not that big of a fan of caramels but theirs are pretty dang good. *Housemade fudge and other goodies. The Meh: *Prices are fairly high but not as high as I thought; I cross-referenced some of the prices with The Amazons™ and they were both ±$1 within each other. The Ugly: *While the shop is cute, it's not made for big ogres, like myself. This is the kind of place that makes me want to vamoose as quickly as possible because of the claustrophobia it produces. TLDR: Great place for candy lovers--just not the morbidly obese ones, such as I. :( read more

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Such a cute shop and I have memories of coming here as a child. Glad to see it's still in business. Walked in to buy some fudge and was happy to see they still have a huge selection. They weigh it at the end to determine the price, so keep in mind that it's fairly expensive ($28 per pound). I got four pieces/squares and it was about $26 total. Despite the price, it's totally worth it! read more

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Wow they have a whole lot in here. Heads up the shop is kinda small so you might be elbow to elbow with other sugar craving folks lol. The employees are super nice and they let you sample the fudge! We walked out with a whole bag full of goodies. Everything's pretty good! A little pricey but it's expected. read more

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If you have a sweet tooth, this place is like heaven! There are so many options that I could have spent all day there. I decided to try the salted caramel dark chocolate fudge and it was decadent. Super rich and creamy! read more

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A perfectly charming little sweets shop that blends into the picturesque town around it. Of course I had to go! It's very cozy inside, so be prepared to wait for people to leave if there's more than a handful of patrons ahead of you. There's a ton of options, from handmade chocolates, fudges, and toffees to packaged chocolate bars and sweet treats. I used to work in a toffee shop so I am pretty particular about my toffee, but this was a good option, albeit a bit sweeter than I wanted it to be. I also tried some chocolate peanut butter fudge, which was indulgent as hell, and a dark chocolate turtle, which I've definitely made better versions of (sorry!) but was still nice with tea later in the afternoon when I was at the beach. Everyone was very friendly and patient as I perused the options and then packed things up very nicely so I could take them to go. Definitely worth checking out! read more

The chocolates are fine. Tastes like any other better than average chocolates and caramels but certainly not worth the price. We got a peanut butter cup, two nuts & carmel turtles, and 2 chocolate covered caramels. Came out to $25. read more

If you love sweets then this is the place for you! So many and I mean SO MANY to choose from! You have to go to and see it! We got a pack of lemon drops, a Harry Potter chocolate, and peanut brittle. We love what we got! We'll be sure to come back! The staff are friendly. If you're ever in Carmel by the Sea, this one is a must visit! read more

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Great place to go for quality and classic sweets Amazing and knowledgeable service A comfy ambiance nestled in a town known for its angst to tourism and picturesque environment. read more

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This is a nostalgic must-visit whenever I am in Carmel. It's the cutest cottage filled up with a ton of candy and chocolates. Grab a few pieces of fudge and chocolates to enjoy. My favorites are the oreo cookies and cream and dark chocolate- pure heaven. For nut lovers, the milk chocolate walnut is good. I would skip the tiramisu- much too sweet. read more

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Probably 2 dozen types of fudge and 50 different types of chocolate treats. The chocolate marshmallow, large chocolate peanut butter cup, truffles, chocolate dipped apricots and orange peels are all a win in my book. My daughter found it very challenging to decide one treat. She had a meltdown from the conundrum between gummies in the shape of sea creatures, and the tower of lollipops from airplanes, unicorns, and other novel shapes It can get busy but the line moves fast! read more

#ThankYouThursday2021 I always appreciate a business that makes their own fudge in house. 'Cottage of Sweets' deserves a high five and five stars for their fudge alone. Displaying a plethora of creative and mouth watering flavors of tasty fudge! Wall to wall candy for all the Sweet Tooths out there. First candy shop I've ever visited that offered Vegan Cashew Brittle! I didn't know there was such a thing. Right after a salty meal, Cottage of Sweets delivered the sugary goods. Left with the Tiramisu, Creme Brulee and Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge assortment. Honestly, that fudge didn't stand a chance against me! Definitely going back there next visit to Carmel. read more

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Great options especially many of their homemade chocolate items like fudge and chocolate covers marshmallows. Excellent brittles as well. Lots of options for imported candies as well! read more

I visited cottage of sweets at the end of June and purchased a variety of fudge to bring back home to New Jersey. Considering I grew up at the Jersey shore, where fudge is plentiful, I wasn't expecting this fudge to blow me away. Boy, was I wrong! We tried the sprinkle donut, strawberry shortcake, creme brûlée, and tiramisu because they all were unique flavors. It was some of the best fudge I ever had and it traveled well too! Definitely stop here if you're in the area! read more

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It was a little under whelming - unless you really like fudge. They have bulk candy - the same you can get at any store. Kids liked it, but there was nothing sweet about it for me. read more

The atmosphere is great, tucked into one of the cottages in Carmel and that makes the experience worth it. We made out with a load! We were disappointed that the Canadian-imported bars my husband bought (we bought 10) were all stale and the maple fudge was so-so. Their fresh selection of in-house treats are the best. The gummies and licorice were great! read more

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Hold on to your wallet! I think their scales are faulty! I was charged for 4 lbs of chocolate when I bought 1 lbs! Outrageous and the hackstacks were stale. I would not go back. Staff NOT friendly! I wondered why it was the only place that didnt have a line on that block! read more

Hours on yelp are different from in person. Very disappointed. Planned a trip to Carmel to visit this store specifically and planned to go after dinner since it's listed as "9pm" for closing. Got to store at 8:02pm and it was closed and there were two staff inside looking at us like "too bad". Just left with very disappointed kids after hyping it up all day. At least update your business page on Yelp to let potential customers know. "Disappointed" is an understatement. read more

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I always stop here for house made chocolates and imported candies. They have plenty of options and it's always busy. It's in an English style cottage on the main road. . read more

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Warning eating a LOT of candy will put a smile on your face, but may also give you a tummy ache. This cottage has ALL the sweets and a TON OF HOSPITALITY! My new sweet shop when I am near the coast! read more

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