I don't even like fudge, and I loved the fudge at Joann's Fudge. If you're on Mackinac Island in the fall, when they make pumpkin pie fudge, you need to get some! It tastes almost exactly like the filling in a pumpkin pie! It's kind of crazy. In case you didn't know: Fudge freezes beautifully. The person behind the counter offered that bit of information when I was debating whether or not to buy a couple of boxes of fudge to take home. When I got home, I put the boxes of fudge into a freezer bag and left them in the freezer for two months. After defrosting for a day, they sliced up just as fresh as if I had bought them that day. Also kind of crazy. If you're lucky, you'll get to see the workers make fudge on the marble slabs. They do it so proficiently that it's mesmerizing to watch them work. It's cool to see a puddle of sugar and flavoring turn into a solid mass of candy. Crazy! Along with many different flavors of fudge, you'll find other candies and sweet treats like truffles, taffy, toffee, peanut butter cups, and many others. The people who work here are also super friendly! You can tell they love their product and are proud of what they create. That's so nice to see. read more

We have never had fudge like we did when we were in mackinaw, MI so very helpful and knowledgeable when it came to the fudge.

Friendly service with plentiful samplings. Didn't hurt that we had a coupon for it as well and that it wasn't a chain like some of the other fudge shops. Ultimately, opted for the dark chocolate walnut cherry fudge: three of my favorite things combined into one glorious block of fudgy goodness. The dark chocolate made it so that it was not as sweet as the other fudge flavors; the cherry added some sweet and tartness; and the walnuts added texture to the mix. The fudge was still good after a week. We were told to leave it at room temperature for up to two to three weeks and after that, it can be frozen. It didn't last that long. Whatever you do, DO NOT REFRIGERATE IT as it dries out the fudge. They have live fudge and peanut brittle demonstrations, so of course, the place always smells amazing. Feel free to check out the other fudge shops (there are so many). Each one seems to have different flavors. Overall, we were happy with our fudge purchases from Joann's. read more

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Got two boxes. 1st box of 3: Double dark chocolate, dark chocolate espresso, dark chocolate salted caramel. 2nd box of 3: Double dark chocolate, dark chocolate raspberry, dark chocolate mint. A bag of salt taffies. Just under $80 Would have liked a dark chocolate with Irish cream or maybe French vanilla for my mom. The raspberry, mint and double chocolate are tasty. You can really smell the chocolate goodness wafting from the store. They were letting a new batch cool some on the counter. read more

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Large sample of each. Very welcoming staff. Liked the taste and bought the five pack.

It's just not the same as the time I bought it a year ago It's just meh Previous orders were really WOW Not this time tho read more

Of all the fudge shops on Mackinac, we keep coming back to Joann's because of their unbeatable customer service. Most fudge shops on the island aren't dog friendly, but the staff were quick to welcome our golden retriever in and give him some pets. An employee was working a new batch of fudge on one of the marble cooling tables, and he offered us a sample while we watched. And this was a BIG sample, not just a sliver like when you ask for samples at some other places. The fudge at Joann's is also top quality; it's very moist and not too "grainy" in texture. We'll definitely be back when we visit Mackinac again! read more

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Cute, old fashioned themed shop. So many amazing flavors of fudge to choose from. They offered small tastes of anything you wanted so we tired about three diff kinds and settled on the raspberry chocolate fudge. So sweet and so good. Fudge will last about 2 weeks and won't melt. I'm pretty sure our fudge won't last for longer than 2 weeks anyway before we eat it up. Staff was great. The person making the fudge answered a few of our questions. Great stop. read more

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Great spot for some awesome fudge as well as ice cream. Pro tip: they give some good sized samples as well!

I went here with my best friend this month. She found some chocolate fudge and was so excited about it. It's a very cute shop but once again they didn't make the chocolate peanut butter fudge without nuts so I didn't end up getting anything. Staff was very pleasant as well read more

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One of the few fudge shops that actually greeted me as I walked in (wasn't busy) and offered a sample. We ended up buying their fudge because it tasted the freshest and not overwhelmingly sweet. I'll be coming back again! Also, their shop also smelled the best for that matter. Some other ones had a burnt smell or weird sweet smell read more

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Mouthwatering fudge! Although I have never visited Joann's Fudge in person, I ordered online. Their Instagram always shows fresh fudge being made and I had to experience the hype. Wow. Wow. Wow! Ordered on Monday, fudge was delivered Thursday, and I can tell just how fresh it is by the taste. I ordered a box of four different flavors I was able to choose myself: chocolate cherry, chocolate raspberry, chocolate and chocolate cookie crunch. All were a hit in our home! If you are looking for delicious, fresh fudge, order online. You WON'T be disappointed! read more

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service was absolutely terrible, me and my family were standing in line waiting to order ice cream and the guy who was serving us didn't even respond or acknowledge us. AND the lady DIDNT even acknowledge us. So no employee acknowledged us. Don't go there go across the street to ryba's. GREAT ice cream. read more

Of all the fudge shops on Mackinac Island these ladies make you feel at home. Great fudge and they give samples, but much more than that is their hospitality. Their smiles say it all. We went into Many shops and none are this friendly. The coffee (Americano) is also the best. read more

Sweet sweets. You can't go wrong with sweets. The fudge was okay. Mind you, I've been all over in New Orleans. Savannah, I've really had some good fudge. The fudge was okay but let me just say the ice cream was way better. So try the ice cream. Try all the samples and then get what you want. Get a cone and enjoy it. The fuzz was just a okay for me. The service was great. Everybody was very helpful. Everybody was very welcoming. I mean it's cool if you've never seen him make fudge and how they lay it out That's great. I've seen that but again the fudge was just really okay but the ice cream the cashew brittle was right on point! Did I say the cashew brittle was on point? Well it was. I really never had cashew brittle and I'm a fan of cashews really enjoyed it. Go sample everything read more

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A fun and very cute fudge shop with a nice variety of flavors and other treats for everyone in the family to find something they like. (B)

Mmmmmm fudge. And get to try samples of every flavor. Do I even need to review this business. It's on mackinac island and it's fudge and it's one of the original Places. It speaks for itself read more

Very friendly staff, generous samples. Best fudge I've ever had--double dark pecan and maple walnut. (I still don't get why fudge is a friggin' industry in Mackinac, though--it's as if an entire city were centered around licorice or candy corn.) read more

The general consensus is that Joann's Fudge is superior on the island. I'm not too sure why. I've been in here twice just to browse the fudge selection. They do offer quite a few flavors. However, the good ends there. The constant swarm of flies in the fudge cases and in the shop really puts a damper on any fudge buying. Fudge with a side of flies? No thanks. Makes me question their sanitation procedures. read more

We tried all five brands of fudge open on Mackinac Island at the start of the 2022 season, Joann's was good, but its smoothness was very inconsistent. Some fudge was so grainy it was unpleasant. Some was less grainy. The flavors overall were good. read more

Best fudge I've ever had. I've had several of the Mackinaw area fudges and this one is my favorite. Very creamy and delicious. Can't go wrong with chocolate cherry, German chocolate or the dark double espresso. Service at this store was great even with the busyness of it. People working were all friendly. read more

My boyfriend's brother sent him some fudge when he was visiting Mackinac Island. I didn't think I would like fudge until I tried this local treat. This Mackinac Island fudge is so smooth and creamy with a good texture. We made sure we would make a stop at the confessionery store on our trip to Mackinac Island. Here we are. There are a lot of confessionery stores on the main street and they let you sample their fudge. They all have good fudge with a little bit different variety in flavors. After checking out a few of them, we finally ended up with JoAnn's because I liked the flavors that they had. Inside the store, you can see them making fudge on marble slab tables. The flavors that we took home are Double Dark Chocolate Expresso and Orange Truffle. We also got some chocolate truffles and salt water toffees that I just couldn't resist. read more

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"In ordinary life, we hardly realize that we receive a great deal more than we give, and that it is only with gratitude that life becomes rich." ~Dietrich Bonhoeffer - I am thankful to Bonhoeffer, a real disciple, because his life, his deep insight, and his writings helped me truly understand Christianity at a much deeper, discipleship level that most don't understand. And as I count my blessings, I am sending a few expressions of thankfulness to family and friends at Thanksgiving. I need my expressions of thankfulness to be thoughtful, unique, and heartfelt. So one of my expressions of thankfulness is the award-winning fudge from Joann's Fudge on Mackinac Island, Michigan. It's considered one of the very best! Every batch of authentic Mackinac Island fudge begins the old fashioned way, with lots of fresh cream and butter. It's made fresh daily with absolutely no artificial ingredients or preservatives. Only the best for the people I love, given with great love. "It's not how much we give but how much love we put into giving." ~Mother Theresa - The Cost of Discipleship (1937) is a book by the German theologian Dietrich Bonhoeffer, considered a classic of Christian thought. The original German title is simply Nachfolge. It is centered on an exposition of the Sermon on the Mount, in which Bonhoeffer spells out what he believes it means to follow Christ. read more

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Rich hooked me up if you know what I mean. Bro got me the goods. Chocolate cherry and a free jawbreaker. Bro hooked my boy up also, they should give the store to Rich before he gets all lathered up and greasy in that hot chocolate. He said he's SINGLE LADIES! read more

You cant help but stop in after smelling the amazing fudge while walking by. The fudge is so soft and rich. It makes the perfect gift to take home for friends & family. The maple walnut and chocolate cookie crunch flavors were my favs. The smkres ice cream was also amazing! read more

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Still the best! We tried some of the other fridge shops and came back to Joann's. You just can't beat the creaminess of the fudge and the flavors. The staff are so friendly and helpful, unlike some of the other shops we visited. Their prices are better also! read more

Delicious fudge. The staff were kind and you got to see the people making the fudge and you can get a sample. The atmosphere is wonderful.

Always a great stop when we're on the island! Hand dipped ice cream hit the spot! See you next time!

Ahh. Fudge. For my yelp friends that may have never made it to the Upper Peninsula, and to the magical Mackinac Island, you have no idea what fudge really is. The fudge you get in Texas, doesn't hold a candle to the fudge you can find on Mackinac Island. And let me tell you, there are a lot of options. I believe 10 shops on this small island, but who has the best? For years I believed it to be Murdicks. Only because that's what I was brainwashed to believe throughout the years by purists and tourists alike. But alas, move over murdy. I have a new love. Joanns fudge is very creamy and not overly sweet. You can actually eat more than one bite before feeling like you need to book a dentist appointment. What drew me in was the array of flavors they offer. Boasting 23 year round flavors, I believe they offer the most variety on the island, as well as some yummy ice cream. The price was also right too, and after looking at other prices around the island, I realized that Joanns is the cheapest! Score. I opted for orange truffle (a flavor I've never had anywhere before) and my boyfriend went with cookie crunch. Both were spectacular. Throughout our sampling, we found out that double dark is the way to go, but had already purchased enough. That double dark is so good, it almost tastes like a fudge brownie. I WILL be placing an online order for some. The workers were also very helpful in helping us make our decision, as well as doling our multiple slices to our whole group! I read more

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There are fudge shops practically everywhere on Mackinac Island and if you don't pass the stores, you can definitely smell it from afar! Being the chocolate-addict that I am, I knew I couldn't end my trip without trying some. I stopped by a few stores, and Joann's Fudge was honestly the best thanks to not only its mouthwatering delights, but also for its superb customer service! The staff was very friendly and allows you to try samples before settling on a purchase. It was so hard to choose from their vast selection, but I ended up buying slices of the Butter Pecan, Chocolate Toffee, Double Dark Chocolate Salted Caramel, Chocolate Turtle, German Chocolate, Peanut Butter, and Chocolate Peanut Butter. All of them had a smooth and creamy texture and each bite was so flavorful. My favorite was the Double Dark Chocolate Salted Caramel Fudge. I'll definitely be ordering from Joann's online store. read more

Joann's Fudge - Double Dark Chocolate Salted Caramel Fudge - Candy Stores Near Me - Mackinac Island, Michigan

This came up on Yelp as the best-reviewed fudge store on the Mackinac Island, so naturally we had to visit it. I liked the variety they offered but I was hoping they had been a little bit more adventurous with the flavors and added some limited-time flavors - for comparison, Sanders offered watermelon fudge, Kilwins had orange fudge, Ryba's got strawberry fudge and I could go on and on. They were nice and allowed customers to sample some fishes before purchasing them, and their dark chocolate salted caramel was outstanding. I also tried their butter pecan which was pretty good but tasted very similar with their vanilla but only with the addition of pecans. So I went with 1/4 pound of the classic vanilla, since I'm a huge white chocolate fan. Each slice was about 1/2 pound but you can order it by half a slice. We also got 1/4 pound of the dark chocolate salted caramel. It was about $10 give or take per slice. read more

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I'm not good on computers at all...I just ordered a lot of Rocky road fudge from Halls... I'll see in 3 days if any good, it has poor ratings. So Disappointed!!!! Marcie read more

Mackinac Island is known for its fudge, and you should not leave without fudge. It's against the law, practically. This small island is home to FOURTEEN fudge shops. So yeah, it's a big deal. JoAnn's is #1 on Yelp when searching for fudge and I agree, though I didn't do much comparison. The shop makes 29 different flavors ranging from standard chocolate to Kahlua and butter pecan and beyond. You can sample, but I went ahead and picked the chocolate pecan, which I gave two thumbs up. So creamy and delicious! One slab ran me about $8 after tax. It's wrapped in a box with a knife so you can cut it and enjoy on the go! JoAnn's is unique in that it does wedding favors and corporate gifts, and it ships fudge year-round. Find a second location in Mackinac City near the boat docks. If nothing else, you must step foot in a fudge shop while on Mackinac. It is truly a step back in time and resembles a candy shop of yesteryear, and you can see the product being made in front of you. The smell wafts down Main St. and you won't be able to resist! read more

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Coconut Explosion = love in a waffle cone. I got 1 scoop of that and 1 scoop of Van Elephant Tracks. I can't stop thinking about the coconut. Seriously, it was the best tasting ice cream I've ever had. read more

Joann's Fudge - I ordered a scoop of each of these in a waffle cone. The coconut explosion changed my life- it's DELICIOUS!! - Candy Stores Near Me - Mackinac Island, Michigan

I could literally smell this place in the air before I even opened the door, and it smelled heavenly!! We came in after seeing a billboard that said they were rated #1 fudge on Trip Advisor (advertising works lol). Then I also found a coupon for 15% off our order in a brochure I picked up while waiting for the ferry! We got German chocolate, pumpkin pie, and butterfinger flavors since they do a special if you get 3. I didn't sample anything else, but I can absolutely say this is the best fudge I've ever had! I only *thought* I knew good fudge, and now I know what it can REALLY taste like I'm afraid nothing else will compare. We didn't try any fudge from any other stores on the island but I don't think it's possible I could have missed out on anything. If you're on the island you have to try this place! read more

I'm not a fudge eater. Can't recall when I last had it, maybe decades ago. But I do have a sweet tooth, and being a tourist on the island, it seemed only fitting to try the fudge. The shop was very nice with friendly staff graciously offering samples. You can watch staff make the fudge. A large selection to choose from. I sampled the cookie crunch and the dark chocolate sea salt. Both were very good. Went with the sea salt. One slice ran me close to $10. Seemed very pricey. read more

Best fudge ever! Double chocolate is the best. I was able to compare with other fudge shops and rate Joann's 10/10! Enjoyed watching the making of fudge and even got to taste the warm sample which was delicious! Took tons for friends and family back home. read more

Taste very good. I picked three fudge bars and vinala ice cream with waffle cone. The fudge i got, Peanut butter with chocolate, dark chocolate mint and milk chocolate. All.was very good. Lots of people. I would buy again. Also, the work staff is supper friendly. read more

My wife and I recently got married in San Diego, but since I am from Michigan we wanted to find some fun little way to slip a little of my home state into our West Coast wedding festivities. Last summer, I took a few of my friends up to Mackinac Island and everyone had an absolute blast. Of course, everyone also loved the fudge! So, it was a natural decision that the wedding favors we went with were Mackinac Island fudge! The ordering process on their website was very easy to use and there were SO many options to choose - from the fudge flavors to the color of the boxes to the fonts to the colors of the fonts to the little graphics... we really felt like we were truly personalizing every aspect of our wedding favors. They arrived in California in perfect condition and very fresh the week of our wedding, and our guests LOVED them. We selected five different flavors and randomly placed them on our guests' table settings. Guests were even trading them like baseball cards in order to get the flavors they wanted! We received many compliments on them, and wanted to pass on our sincere compliments and thanks to Joann's! read more

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Fudge was creamy and delicious! We got the chocolate peanut butter, peanut butter, and vanilla salted caramel. Peanut butter is my absolute favorite so I savor every piece and will be sad when it's gone. read more