I rarely buy chocolates or any candy for that matter to bring home because it's too much of a…read moretemptation and we really do try to limit the sugar we eat. That said, I succumbed recently as we were having friends over for dinner and although I made a dessert to serve, I thought it would be nice to have a few chocolates out in a dish as well. I bought a small box of chocolate covered caramel squares made by this local family-run Massachusetts company. Their website says the business started in 1979 and they now have the second generation of family members working there with the third generation (kids now) waiting in the wings. I do love a local family-owned and run business. The particular chocolates I bought were: "Vanilla Caramels" and I would describe what I got as very good quality chocolate covering delicious and creamy soft caramel inside. The shop is in Rowley which is north of Boston...we live south of Boston so getting there would be a haul. Fortunately our in-town local family-run market sells Winfrey's chocolates. I am glad I took a chance on these as we all found them to be fresh and really delicious...in fact, so good they were all eaten that night. I saw in another Yelp review that someone especially loves their chocolate peppermint bark...I saw that option in the store too and while I know a lot of people love the mint-chocolate combo..I am not one of them. But for the holidays, I am guessing this will be a big seller. These chocolates would make for a nice hostess gift or stocking stuffer too and I will keep that in mind going forward this holiday season.

I was so overwhelmed by what to get for a making my own chocolate bag! We were on a mission for…read morechocolate covered raisins which slowly turned into a couple chocolate crème, maybe some chocolate covered Oreos... let's just say we did good for the cravings! Service was great woman helped us make our selection because I couldn't decide what I wanted with so many options! I loved how store was set up for gifts sets, grab and go or build your own which was a perfect touch.

A trip to Rockport wouldn't be complete without a stop at the Country Store. Think old fashioned…read morecandy shop meets quirky retro insanity. With a real, functioning Nickelodeon (that costs more than a nickel), retro-inspired lunch tins, magnets, signs and books, incense, gag gifts, candles, cookie cutters, mugs, toys, and other eclectic goodies, this store is packed to the brim with unique and entertaining merchandise. And don't forget the penny candy (that costs more than a penny....a lot more). The entire left-hand wall is lined top to bottom with plastic bins of self-serve bulk candy. Nostalgic for Squirrel Nut Zippers? Wondering what ever happened to Teaberry Gum? Well wonder no more. From licorice to Nerds, bubble tape and flavored tootsie rolls, even those weird marshmallowy coconut watermelon slices, it's all here. Not to mention the dozens of flavors of Jelly Belly Jellybeans. Just grab a bag, fill it up, bring it to the counter for weighing and enjoy all of your favorite sweets. Or maybe a huge dill pickle or some fresh popcorn (maybe not all at once...) The Country Store has knick knacks from head to toe, and with so many different candies and trinkets to look at, it's hard to leave empty handed.

Big fan of this place…read more Hasn't changed since I was a kid. Lots of fun toys and tons of candy. Love it. This place is a must to stop by when you're kicking around Rockport. If you have kids: be careful because they will hound you like crazy for all that candy!!!

We stop by every time we're in town. This charming little candy shop is small but always bustling,…read morefilled with a huge variety of sweets. One of the coolest parts is their display of centuries-old candies they recovered. It's a neat bit of history because they're the oldest candy company in America. My favorite is the Bog Turtles, their Massachusetts take on classic turtles with dried cranberries, available in both milk and dark chocolate. They also have tons of adorable tourist souvenirs, like chocolate witches. I can never leave without grabbing a packet of Gibraltars, their signature snappy candy that melts in your mouth. The mint flavor is my go-to, but they have lemon too. If there's a line, it's worth the wait. It moves pretty quickly and the folks behind the counter are really nice.

I went in several times before Christmas for gifts for my kid's teachers and family members. Their…read morestaff is so friendly and knowledgeable. They answered all of my questions and helped with suggestions. Their selection was large and I was able to get everything I needed. They had premade boxes of chocolates and also offer gift wrapping. Their prices are per pound so you can get things in your budget. I found street parking and although their store seems small on the outside, you will not be disappointed when you stop in!

Mehhhh. Very cute store. Very friendly people, but the candy is subpar. The white almond bark is…read moregood, but the others just aren't worth the calories.

Picked up some small items as gifts. Fudge and chocolates tasted great! The service was fantastic…read moreas well.

Great store, cool to see the confectionery behind the glass too. A good selection of American candy…read moreand homemade things they produce themselves. The ambience is great, with the taffy bins resembling a small row boat! Service is great, there's also a 10% off discount for the first order when signing up for the rewards. Generally prices are reasonable too. Pretty funny they have the same store within 500 ish feet of each other. I'd go twice!

Fun candy store experience. There was quite a bit of variety to choose from, which makes it fun for…read moreeveryone. We ended up getting a taffy assortment to try, and the kid family members we were with opted for gummy sharks and sea creatures, and some gummy pizzas. I saw some people ahead of us getting frozen lemonades, which looked good. If my friend were with me, I know she would have gotten the chocolate covered gummy bears, which can be hard to come by. There's a little freezer with chocolate covered frozen bananas- in dark and milk chocolate varieties. It was the first time I had a dark chocolate covered frozen banana. It was awesome!

Great candy shop with multiple levels. Delicious fresh fudge! I believe I was at a disadvantage…read moreshopping late in the season because it was not well stocked. Looking forward to visiting in season next time!

All year long I look forward to making the trek to Hampton Beach FOR the fudge and taffy! Both are…read moresmooth, soft, and melts in your mouth! You will never look at either of these the same after experiencing The Candy Corner's! The fudge isn't gritty and stays soft. The taffy doesn't extract teeth trying to chew it! And, the flavors are rich and true! I'm a massive fan of the maple fudge and the maple taffy! Some places are bigger, but this place is best!

We stopped in yesterday afternoon after hearing great reviews and recommendations. Absolutely…read moreadorable store. Friendly welcome when walking in. Smelled delightful. Decorated so well and had just about anything you could think of chocolate/truffle/candy wise. We left with a large amount of chocolates and truffles and a few novelty items for our son. Chocolates were very fresh and delicious. The best raspberry jelly truffle and you HAVE to try the peppermint patty, it was our favorite!

Ye Olde Pepper Companie is the oldest candy store in the United States - they have been open since…read more1806! They are famous for their Gibralters and their Blackjacks - I of course, took home both. The Gibralters come in lemon and peppermint flavor - they are big pieces of candy that are made to be broken and shared. I also took home two of the blue raspberry flavored fruit jellies which didn't make it very far - I'm a sucker for anything blue raspberry flavored. The inside of Ye Olde Pepper Companie is very small, the line took up the entire store and people actually had to wait outside until people left before they could come in. The line moved quickly though and they were very organized when helping customers. There are no tables to sit at, just tables, cases and shelves of candy! They offered chocolates, fudge, Saltwater Taffy, caramel corn and even brittles. Is it the best candy in the world? No, but I love knowing that I got to visit and purchase candy from the oldest one in America. Staff were very friendly and they gave me a See's Candy vibe minus the cute little outfits. I will definitely visit again if I get the chance! Check out a part of history!

This is a very nice candy store and the workers were friendly and exceptionally helpful…read more I was looking for some take home gifts, and after a quick Yelp search PennyCandys came up. They are located in a small-ish strip mall, and parking (private lot) was right outside. They have a variety of interesting sodas, candy, in-house chocolates, and fudge. My son got some Freeze dried skittles (is this an East coast thing?) and we bought some chocolates, pre-packaged fudge, and old-timey candy. Prices were very fair and the fudge (Valley fudge and candy) that I bought was delightful (peppermint!). I am not from the area, but I would revisit the next time I'm in town.

Great place to spend penny candy right next door to Methuen family restaurant . Old fashion as it…read morecan be

This ice cream shop is an adorable, indoor, walk up shop. A TON of flavor options, like churro,…read moresmores, mocha chip, coffee oreo, etc etc. While they don't make it on site, they do get it from Blake's. The prices are a little steeper than I expected, BUT you do get a lot for your money. I ordered a kiddie and got 2 scoops on a plain cone! I decided on chocolate cookie monster and OMG it was amazing, exactly what I've always been searching for in a flavor. Chocolate ice cream, chocolate cookie swirl and cookie dough pieces. Amazing! The girls at the counter were so friendly, knew the details of every flavor and were super helpful. Love love love, don't listen to the negative reviews because you HAVE to give this place a try!

Don't go if you have any allergies There's "nothing they can…read morereally do" to accommodate peanut/tree nut allergies and I would have to assume the same goes for gluten Most ice cream places will scrape the top of the tub or even open a new one and get a fresh scoop