We stopped in while visiting the area and were so glad we did. This shop is a true local gem with a nostalgic, small-town charm. The shelves are packed with an impressive variety of candy--from classic chocolates to fun, individually wrapped treats you don't often find anywhere else. They also carry small gifts, unique goodies and an antiques in the back, which makes it a fun spot to browse whether you're shopping for yourself or looking for something to take home. Even though we didn't end up buying anything this time, we really enjoyed wandering through and taking it all in. It's the kind of place that brings out your inner kid and makes you smile. Definitely worth a stop if you're in the area and want to experience a bit of local flavor and charm! read more

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Just got back to the Candy Factory. They do have sugar-free candy!! Today we got some goodies and a candy dish. Very friendly in Uptown Lexington. Near Conrad and Hinkle. Next to Shoto. read more

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The Candy Factory will always get a 5-star rating from me. The nostalgia of this place is unmatched. When you walk up the steps to enter and see the beautiful and playful window displays, then you open that old door and step onto the creaky wooden floor, it just gives you all the warm and fuzzy feelings. The selection of merchandise is excellent. You can find nostalgic candies, new and trendy candies, fresh popped popcorn, all sorts of chocolate items, and even sugar free options! They have fresh fudge and an assortment of gifts and toys. They also can create gift sets/packages for you on the spot when you are there! It's worth a stop every time you are uptown in Lexington! read more

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Great old-timey candy store located in downtown Lexington. Tons of homemade candy behind the large counter, along with fudge. Tim loves fudge. No vanilla fudge at the time I went, which was a little surprising, but perhaps it was sold out. No big deal. Against the walls you will find all kinds of candy for sale. The selection is fantastic. Circus peanuts, candy corn, etc., etc.. Even candy cigarettes. Welcome back to the 80s! In the back there is a small toy section. Prices were decent. Apply pay accepted. I will return. read more

Candies you can't find elsewhere and a delicious fudge selection. The staff are always welcoming.

This was such a neat little spot we popped into during our visit to Lexington. The exterior is so inviting when we saw it while strolling the streets downtown, we knew it was a must. I love anything that invites a nostalgic feeling for me and this place definitely delivered. Any kind of candy old or new, you can fine it here. They also have some of the best "chocolate covered" items and chocolate truffles I've ever had. Plus their unique flavors - we got a banana pudding truffle and it was out of this world. I definitely recommend stopping by if you're in the area and have some extra time on your hands :) read more

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Great place to browse on an afternoon. You can find candy you haven't seen in years. They have all kinds of old brands and also fresh fudge and bonbons. We found some old fashion toys, a balsam airplane glider and a kazoo too. A lot of fun just looking around. Well worth a visit. read more

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The candy factory really takes you back in time and offers so many different options that you can't possibly leave without finding something you would enjoy! They have all of the old fashioned candy that is hard to find as well as the new things you can find just about anywhere! read more

The Candy Factory - Antiques Near Me - Lexington, North Carolina

Very cool antique & candy shop! Yes, you can buy both here! Chocolates, fudge, candies, and all things edible and not, from your childhood, can be found here. read more

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My first visit was today and we will most certainly be back! I haven't seen that much candy in years!

This is a great shop in downtown Lexington. The selection is fantastic; new and nostalgic treats abound. We almost left without getting some fudge and we're so glad we went back for some! The rocky road and maple nut fudge were both rich creamy and delicious! One of the owners was there and she offered great insight into other shops to try. Stop by if you are in the area. What a fun and friendly store! read more

The Candy Factory - Mostly dark chocolate treats, gum and sesame seed sticks (all 5/5) - Antiques Near Me - Lexington, North Carolina

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I really wanted to check this store out since my work buys puffy peppermint from them by the case. The store was filled with edibles and gifts. The massive selection of things for sale in this store is delightfully overwhelming. For a moment I noticed the smell of popcorn and then the aroma of fudge hit me. You would have no trouble finding a gift for someone here. They had some nice ornaments. They had some tableware. They sold vintage postcards. The candy cases were filled with chocolate creations, cookies, and candies. I bought a bag full of stuff. It is defiantly worth you time to stop in and look around. read more

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Cute old fashioned candy store I discovered today while in Lexington. You will find an assortment of candy here! Vintage sodas, homemade fudge, chocolates, traditional candies, taffy, anything! They also have some antique items in the back for sale and pottery. The staff was very friendly! Great place to bring the kids! read more

The Candy Factory - Vintage sodas! - Antiques Near Me - Lexington, North Carolina

Love walking into the candy factory! The smell of the popcorn just lured you in! The holidays are usually the best, but regardless the time of year, you're always in for a treat! They have homemade fudge toward the back and chocolate! Barrels full of candy! and candies you really don't see around anymore. Cute old style collectibles decorate this store; it feels like you're stepping back in time for a minute. Love the hospitality from the employees read more

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Had been craving a Clark Bar for sometime and I know they are hard to find. Went into the store yesterday and bought 3 bars at $2.50 each and they were hard as a brick. Could not even bite into them. Everything else we purchased, we had no issues with. Just disappointed but it was not worth the drive at almost 100 degrees to take them back. read more

Wonderful place to visit on Main Street. I have taken my daughters there numerous times they have everything from A-Z if you're looking for old candy or new candy. read more

Sweet little store with all kinds of old hard to find candy as well as delicious fresh homemade fudge and chocolates of all kinds. Friendly workers eager to help you as well. Lovely little building! read more

Very cute little candy store that feels like stepping back in time. They have a huge selection of goodies, and offer a good variety of sugar free treats as well. read more

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Love love The candy factory I'm new to the area and I highly recommend this as a stop. I live all the retro and vintage decor. There's a huge selection and also sugar free options. Candy is very reasonably priced and the pricer chocolates are amazing. I love the Kahlua and other specialty chocolates. Great customer service. read more

This store is an Old-Fashion Treat!!! The staff is so friendly & cheery, such a pleasure. TRULY amazing Chocolate! Trust me it's worth the inconvenience of finding parking. Went in to buy treats for a few of my neighbors, ended up with a couple extras (Photo) read more

The Candy Factory - A special treat box (Chocolate Dip Macadamia Nuts) for Santa & old fashion soft peppermints for Mrs Clause - Antiques Near Me - Lexington, North Carolina

Wow, just an amazing variety of candies including some I thought were long not available. Homemade fudge that is reallllllly good. Great friendly staff, reasonable prices. read more

CUTE store! Friendly staff! Unbelievable selection! They have all the hard to find stuff. I spent $180 on Valentine's Day in a CANDY store! That should tell you everything you need to know. :) read more

A walk down memory lane is how you'll instantly feel as you enter the front door of The Candy Factory in downtown Lexington. One of my favorite candy bars is the vanilla Charleston Chew and unfortunately, it is hard to locate. The only two spots in the triad area (that I have found so far) that carries them is the Mast General Store in Winston Salem and here at the Candy Factory. Vanilla, chocolate and strawberry! My first trip here, I stocked up on the vanilla & strawberry and also took a quick look around but I was in a rush and didn't get a chance to really check out the store. My second trip here was during Christmas time a few weeks ago; my daughter and I had a wonderful time browsing around and checking everything out. The Christmas displays were beautiful and everything looked so delicious. I loved seeing some of my favorite goodies from my childhood like Charms, Chuckles, taffy, rock candy, rainbow swirly lollipops, mallo cups and a whole lot more! There's so many flavors of taffy to choose from, large barrels of old fashion penny candy and beautiful chocolate concoctions behind the counter near the checkout. The homemade fudge is absolutely delicious; they are happy to give out samples and I really enjoyed the pumpkin spice fudge, it was incredibly tasty. The chocolate fudge was fantastic as well. Overall service was very friendly, helpful and the prices are average. Don't forget to sign their guestbook! Can't wait to come back; thank you! read more

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If you were to combine nostalgia, great customer service, and amazing goodies... This is definitely the place! It's literally fun for the whole family. My mother got her chocolate covered almonds and some old candy from when she was a little girl. Younger folks in our party loved having so many choices of candies and for the sophisticated sweet tooth they had quite an array of chocolate covered goodies that they have in house. There are also amazing antiques, and the store it's self is like visiting a museum of fun. read more

Very cute candy store with wonderfully friendly people! My kids loved it and we'll be back. The chocolate covered cherries are so good!! Huge selection! read more

Candy shop time capsule right in Lexington! Such a cool place. Wide variety of "old school" candy as well as things you can find anywhere. We came in with our grandparents and they were super excited to see the old Coke fridge that you open from the top & has the bottle opener on the front of fridge. They had fun telling us stories about places like this that they went when they were kids. Very cool to hear their stories! read more

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For a small town this is a wonderful delight. The candy factory is a journey into time. It provides candies treats and sweets I would read about as a child. The store brings to life the Willy Wonka and the chocolate factory. There were some moment I wanted to open every candy bar to find the golden wrapper. The store has an assortment of fudge typical flavours of the south- red velvet, pralines and old school fudge. The factory is also filled with a couple of surprises- Tabasco chocolate and salt, vinegar crickets in boxes( yes I tried them and let's say they have a great source of protein.) read more

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Awesome old fashioned local candy store on Main St. They have everything from hand crafted truffles, treats, fudge, and candies and sodas of all kinds. You can find lots of hard to find treats that I wasn't sure were even made anymore, as well as some old-time nostalgic toys and decor too! Enormous selection and friendly and helpful workers. They have everything from the common to bizarre and lots of unique selections in between. They even had sour cream and onion crickets! We'll be back for sure! I'm regretting not getting that red velvet fudge...the sample I had was excellent! read more

Walking into this store is like traveling back in time. You have an instant feeling of nostalgia seeing all the old school candy. It was very busy and took awhile for us to be greeted. However, the candy was well worth the wait! We learned you can make you own box of chocolates!! Being a chocolate lover, I was thrilled! So my man friend & I picked out some candy for the custom made box! Imagine having a box of candy and knowing you are going to like them all!! This is offered all the time & not just Valentine's Day! Definitely a must if you are ever in Lexington! read more

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Just like the old days when they had so many goodies to choose from and they were very customer friendly,an awesome customer experience, it was clean and easy to find products read more

What a SPECIAL SPECIAL PLACE!!!! Wonderful people that work here! Wonderful selection of everything! Just a GREAT PLACE!!!!

What a find for those who like to find nostalgic candies from their childhood. They have it all including some of the newer candy. They have homemade fudge and an assortment of chocolate candies. It reminds you of an ol' time general store with hardwood floors that squeak as you walk over them. We will be back the next time we visit Lexington. read more

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I loved this store! It's like going back in time to the local stores in my little hometown with the old creaky wood floors and wood shelves. There were so many different treats to look at it was hard to take them all in...everything from chocolate covered nuts to huge gummy bears. They even had wood toys and tin type gifts. The prices were about what you would pay anywhere and they had the best fudge made right there. The ladies who work there are really nice and If you are in the area, you have to go visit this store! read more

Very tiny candy shop & the prices aren't always the best but if you're looking for some hard to find candy, you'll probably find it here. It's in downtown Lexington so it's not open for many hours but if you're in the area, you should definitely stop by. Even if you don't like regular candy, they have a whole section of sugar free fare, lots of older antique toys and an aesthetic that will definitely trigger nostalgia if you were born before 1990. read more

When you go to an old school town like this, this is the type of store you are hoping to find.This place is magical and I immediately thought I was in the candy store in the opening of charlie and the chocolate factory. Wall to wall candy fresh fudge old school games and toys. If I could this is where I want to live just pull a blanket over me after I pass out from sugar shock. Everything is fresh and delicious and everyone is super nice who works here. Worth a trip to NC just to come here! read more

Candy! Candy ! Candy ! And I don't mean the girl I dated in high school! This sweet shop rivals any I've seen anywhere! Take a walk down candy memory lane. You might even find those non political correct candy cigarettes!!! Remember when you got stressed in 3rd grade and ate the whole pack? I love this place and I assure you that you will too! read more

How amazing is this store!!! Old time candy and toys bring the memories roaring back. Great selection and great prices. The people that work here are wonderful and welcoming. I can't say enough about this shop. It is an absolute must stop if you're in the area. read more

If you like old-school you'll never find it any older than this. Don't ruin your appetite for lunch or supper down at Southern Lunch close by. House made fudge is totally dreamy. Truffles on the high end and bargain end and bits of the locally made striped candy are my choice. I look forward to a return. read more

The Candy Factory - Look for the pig :-) - Antiques Near Me - Lexington, North Carolina

A wonderful old fashion candy store. I always stop here to get their malted milk balls they are awesome. Impossible not to find something you like in this store. read more

Such a cool place that takes you back to your childhood no matter what your age! My son loves the old fashioned candy cigarettes and my husband buys bags of the orange slices, which are always fresh and chewy! My favorite is the homemade fudge. There are traditional flavors that are always on the menu, and they offer seasonal flavors. Pumpkin spice in the fall is my all time fav. Not sure what to pick? Ask to try a sample. They freely share to help you make a decision. read more