If you go through Rockledge you have to stop at Grimaldi Candies, founded by Vincent Grimaldi,…read moreMelbourne's Candy Man. Grimaldi was a 10th-generation Italian confectioner. In 1961 while strolling the snack aisle in Miami he got the idea to cover potato chips in chocolate and the rest his history. Since 1969 Grimaldi's has been famous for their Chips N Chocolate, chocolate covered potato chips. They are also known for their Ghost Pepper Caramels and Key Lime Truffles. All of the treats are made with high quality ingredients and without additives or preservatives. Grimaldi sold his namesake business in 1999 when he retired. Jim and Trisha Frazier became the fourth owners of Grimaldi's when they purchased the business in 2014. Today, Grimaldi Candy Co. is one of the largest specialty chocolate manufacturers in the southeastern United States. This is the production plant and cute retail store on U.S. 1 in Rockledge and there is also a retail store at The Avenue Viera. You can book a factory tour for your visit here. For the longest time I have wanted to stop at Grimaldi's whenever I passed the exit but I was always in a rush to reach somewhere else. I finally got the chance to visit this summer and the experience did not disappoint. As soon as I came in I was warmly welcomed and offered a sampling tray of their classic treats including the Key Lime Truffle. They sell bark, the chocolate covered chips in milk and dark chocolate, caramels, fudge, truffles, dipped treats, and more. They even have sugar free options. They also have a little boutique area selling gift items like water bottles, wallets, hats, jewelry, and bath items. After serious deliberation I left with a box of Chips N' Chocolate, white and milk chocolate haystacks, Pecan Rum Bark, and coffee truffles. My haul will last me a long time. The white haystack was especially creamy and delicious. Grimaldi's chocolate is rich and you can taste the difference. If you want to be the most popular person at your next gathering, show up with a box of the Chips N' Chocolate. They are the the perfect addictive combination of salty sweet. You can't go wrong with any of the treats here. It is easy to see why they have stood the test of time.

Rockledge? Why are we going to Rockledge? I asked my friend. "There's nothing in Rockledge." …read more... WRONG!!! There is Grimaldi Candies. The star of the show there is the chocolate covered chips which you can choose either milk, or dark. They're ridiculously good! I have to say though, my personal favorite from here is the dark chocolate covered pretzels with the ghost pepper chili; omg.. sooo good if you're a fan of spicy sweet items. I love how my lips are tingling afterwards! The absolute cure for when you're having a rough day ladies; do it! P.S. - They ship. Just call and make arrangements.

This is a super cute candy store! I am only giving 4 stars instead of 5 because of the pricing. It…read moreis quite expensive. They have the peelerz candy from TikTok for $10 a bag!!! Its $1.50 at Five Below. I am not sure if I will return.

It looks like a basic setup in a mall plaza. The service is okay though I'm not there for the…read moreservice, The candy in the case at least was good but entirely too expensive!

I love the taffy it is very good. also the cream is good I love the lemon sorbet 10 out of 10…read morerecommend

They make the taffy and ice cream themselves and you can taste the difference!…read more Well worth the visit!

What a lovely spot! While shopping all day, a sweet treat was needed. I want to start with the ice…read morecream side. It had alot of really good flavor options. The worker allows you to try them to find your favorite. I got 2 scoops of the banana pudding. Oh. My. God. It is to die for. It had a great balance of banana and nilla water flavors. My mom also had 2 scoops. I thought the prices were very reasonable and made for an inexpensive dessert. I highly recommend. The candy store is awesome. There is so much to look at. There was lots of candies that I haven't seen in along time. This shop has one of the longest fresh chocolate cases I've seen. There was so much fudge options and other goodies. We got several chocolates to enjoy later in our hotel. They were delicious. The staff here is the sweetest. We felt so welcomed and were greeted right away when we entered. They were patient while we decided on the flavors of chocolates we wanted. I really enjoyed my time here.

While walking around DeLand we came across Pat and Toni's. When you walk in they have good music…read moreplaying and every space is covered with brighter colored candies. They have so many options to choose from, there's something for everyone. We wanted a few pieces of chocolate so we went to the counter and were greeted by the worker. We made our selections and paid. Then we went to the ice cream side and ordered a milk shake as well as an expresso with ice cream. All the chocolates were fresh and delicious. The milk shake had just the right amount of sweetness and thickness consistency. The shot of expresso mixed with ice cream was the perfect mix, and a great afternoon pick me up. Whenever in DeLand this will always be a stop for me.

It's a cute small shop tucked away in the back of a plaza in cocoa village. We stumbled upon it…read morewhile strolling down the street. It reminds me a lot of some candy shops back home, so we went inside to check it out. They had a bunch of candy some nostalgia and some newer. We ended up grabbing a small pack gummy penguins and sour gummy bears. The small bags are perfect so you don't feel guilty eating it all in one sitting . The employee working at the time was nice and helped point out other options they had when we couldn't decide what to get. We'll be dropping back in next time we're in the area.

Fabulous selections of all kinds of candies made by the owner. Perfect sizes for packing in a…read moresuitcase to take home. The Dark Chocolate Orange Peel was a favorite! Highly recommend. Very friendly owner

The best chocolates in the area! I used to go to Grimaldies years ago, the minute you walk in the…read moredoor, the wonderful smell of chocolate makes you want to buy everything!!

Hands down THE best chocolate in Brevard! The owner is the son of the original Grimaldi's, so the…read moreoriginal quality and taste has been preserved! The chocolate covered potato chips (my favorite!) seem to disappear in one sitting, so I recommend buying the larger box! The peanut butter cups, choco-covered coffee beans, and plain dark chocolate chips are also amazing! Really, anything I've ever purchased has been out of this world! They also have sugar-free options, so there is something for everyone! Love this little candy shop treasure! You'll want to visit soon and visit often :)

just picked up my birthday cake and I dove right in! The velvet vanilla is absolutely delicious and…read morethe buttercream frosting is light and perfect! Thank you Ellen!!! Ellen is wonderful too!

We found this adorable shop, when we were staying at Captain Hiram's. She has unique candies like…read morepoofs, as well as chocolates, fudge and other delicious candies. Very yummy!! Definitely worth stopping in for!!!

Rocket Fizz is Very Nostalgic and Fun to Explore. No matter…read morewhat your age, it's a Great candy store that makes You remember the candy that You grew up with and introduced to Your Children as well as seeing lots more vintage and modern candy. Our group ranged in age from the upper 80's to 29 years. All of Us were captivated by the assortment of Goodies that are at Rocket Fizz. The Employees were Very friendly and helpful.

Super fun joint! Lots of odd and fun candies and sodas! It was a super cute place for kids and…read moreadults alike!

I love this place!…read more They have an amazing selection of candy. Some sold in bulk, others by the piece/package. The staff is really helpful and friendly

We stopped by Candy Galore n' More in Melbourne, FL with my daughter, and she was super excited to…read moretry their rock candy shaped like actual rocks--but made of chocolate. It looked really cool and neat, like something out of a geology kit turned into candy! But honestly, it wasn't as amazing as it sounded. The chocolate was super hard (almost like biting into a real rock at first), so it took some serious crunching. My daughter liked the novelty, but it wasn't her favorite. That said, I really enjoyed the smaller rock-shaped chocolate candies--they were much easier to eat and had a nice chocolatey taste without being overly tough. The store had a crazy variety of stuff in stock, which was awesome. They had chocolate-covered coffee beans (not the most exciting pick for everyone, but I was happy they were there and fresh), tons of different jelly beans in all flavors, and so many other treats to choose from. It's a great place if you love browsing and finding unique or classic candies. The selection kept us entertained for a while, and it's a fun family stop in the area. We'll definitely go back to try more things! Highly recommend for anyone with a sweet tooth looking for variety. Just maybe skip the giant rock chocolate unless you love a real workout for your jaw!