Veni&#x27;s Sweet Shop

This is another great find in downtown Dowagiac. There is so much historic charm and nostalgia…read moreinside Caruso's. The soda fountain, candy cases, counter, booths, etc. are museum quality. My favorite treat at Caruso's is the homemade chocolates, especially the ones with nuts. I have also enjoyed lunch there. Julie, the owner, and all the associates provide great service. I always treat myself to a visit to Caruso's when in Dowagiac. It is a great store to explore as is much of downtown Dowagiac.

Neat little spot in the downtown area. Had some chocolate coconut clusters, chocolate raisin…read moreclusters. Some caramel squares as well. Everyone enjoyed their little snack. Staff was prompt to assist with orders. Very kind and professional staff!

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Evolution Artisan Confections

4.8(44 reviews)

48.0 mi

My brother goes here often for birthday cakes, mother's day,etc. and everything has been absolutely…read moredelicious and so fresh!

Evolution offers out-of-this-world treats to create a deficit in your pocketbook, but it is worth…read moreevery dollar. I love picking up treats for my parents here.

Yummy. So many unique creations

HOT TASTY TREAT, and beautiful too.

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Getting ready for Valentines Day

Sweet Haven

5.0(9 reviews)

39.7 mi

One thing about me is that I absolutely love sweets, so I couldn't resist stopping by this candy…read morestore as I passed by. First off, I have to give a shoutout to the owner--he was incredibly friendly and even let my girlfriend sample some fudge. The store had an endless variety of both new and old-school candies to choose from. They even had this really cool jelly bean machine with a wide assortment of flavors to bag up. Before leaving, I made sure to grab some treats to share with my family too! I can't wait to come back in the summer to see what new goodies they'll have.

Candy shops and popcorn shops are what elevate a vacation town from A to S tier. You need these…read moresupplemental sweets for the days when you're not devouring enormous scoops of ice cream. Or...perhaps even for the days when you are? Maybe it's ice cream in town and candy back at the vacation rental. Sweet Haven ticks all the boxes: various small candy in bulk; taffy in bulk; old-fashioned packaged candy; higher-end chocolates; Jelly Bellys; and of course FUDGE. It's a dangerous and delightful place. I'm not sure about the prices. This stuff *seems* expensive, but since you don't buy an armload of candy very often (do you??), it's hard to tell. So just go ahead and treat yourself (and your kids I guess, but mostly you, because sugar is bad for kids) and see whether you can make it last beyond the journey home at the end of the trip.

Our treats from this trip! Salt water taffy bag plus some samples to try, licorice based bagged candy & gummy / jelly bagged candy.

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Albanese Confectionery

4.5(419 reviews)

57.9 mi

We stopped here with our young boys during our cross-country road trip. Before visiting, I had…read moreexpected there might be a factory tour or some opportunity to see how the candy was made, but that's not the case. This location is strictly a retail outlet. Even so, we still had a great time. The selection of candy was excellent, and it was fun browsing all of the different varieties and trying some of the treats they had available. As expected, the candy was delicious and lived up to the quality we've come to expect from the brand. If you're hoping for a behind-the-scenes factory experience, you may be disappointed. However, if you're simply looking to stock up on great candy and enjoy a fun stop during your travels, it's definitely worth a visit.

I still remember when this place was built, wondering if they'd stay in business...Well, that's no…read morelonger a concern. Albanese is the real deal. I live 2,000 miles away and love seeing their products distributed on the west coast. The factory itself is on another level. It can be very crowded, but it's understandable. Free samples, great retro candy, and the staff are kind and patient with kids. Everyone knows about the gummies. But the hidden gem are their chocolate truffles. This place has become a staple in the region and I absolutely love to see how they've grown over the years.

Candy counter

Albanese store

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Sweet Treats Candy

4.3(4 reviews)

8.4 mi

i was astounded to find the bulk Jelly Belly sells for $16.99/lb, while it's $9.99/lb at Martin's,…read morenearby.

Makenzie and Ava work so hard it's hard to keep up with candy stores these days they have the…read moresweetest candies and sodas in the world

Plague Dr's and much more!

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Olympia Candy Kitchen

4.3(62 reviews)

27.4 mi

Would give them more than 5 stars if I could. So welcoming and kind... quite the opposite of the…read morenew coffee shop down the street (Cortado). Food was DELICIOUS and they even split it for us since they knew we were sharing the meal. And the biscuit was homemade and amazing... the way a biscuit should be. We love it here... there's good reason they've been around for over 100 years!

Historic old-fashioned candy store with all the favorites you remember. Turtles, peanut butter,…read morecups, chocolate, covered, peanuts, and cashews with gift boxes to take home. It's a little slice of local history and worth a visit.

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Confections with Convictions

4.9(51 reviews)

46.4 mi

Spotlessly clean!! The staff was very polite and helpful!…read more I tried the Merlot truffle I am a fan of dark chocolate and it was perfect, I also got a ginger orange truffle that was very tasty. I will have to come back for Valentine for treats for the ladies in my life.

Wide selection of truffles. Didn't expect such tasty treats in my little home of Kalamazoo…read more Friendly service from a company with a mission to help disadvantaged youth and to rehabilitate young people that made mistakes in early childhood. Like many of us.

Other fair trade chocolates

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Rocket Fizz

4.6(30 reviews)

47.0 mi

Rocket Fizz is like a retro candy store from the 1960s, carrying every candy brand imaginable. It…read moreconjures up nostalgia from a bygone era before people started buying in bulk from warehouse stores and online. The service is very friendly. A lot of the candy here I'd never heard of before. The candy and drinks are from every region of the USA as well as from Europe and Asia that can't be found in most stores. Shopping here is a fun and unique experience with something for everyone. I bought peanut butter Goo Goo Clusters from Nashville and Twin Bing from Sioux City, Iowa, both candies I have not seen sold in my neck of the woods. Rocket Fizz is a must visit when in Kalamazoo.

I love this place! They always have the best candy options! I love to check out this place when I'm…read moredowntown Kalamazoo.

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Albanese Confectionery Group

4.4(52 reviews)

62.1 mi

Best candy place in the region. Not just the famous gummy bears, best in the nation. Just candy no…read moredrugs. The chocolates are great in variety and options both dark and milk chocolate. Also they have some great throw back style candy, like candy necklace etc. The samples are free and you will not be disappointed by your next visit.

This is the smaller storefront, compared to the bigger location in the other direction. Honestly,…read morethis spot felt a bit dull next to the factory. I was hoping for a little more excitement, but it just wasn't there. Still, they had what I needed, and I tried to chat a bit to brighten things up. Not sure if it worked, but I left happy with what I picked out. Will I be back? Probably, since it's right here in my hometown's backyard.

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Alexander T.

8 years ago

This amazing little downtown shop has the best chocolate confections I've tasted to date... the BEST Milk & Dark Chocolate Signature Mints, BEST Milk & Dark Chocolate nut Clusters (any nut... outstanding), BEST Milk & Dark Chocolate Truffles (any flavor... outstanding), BEST Caramel & Chocolate Apples, BEST "White" Chocolate Confections... (I think you get the drift). What amazes me is Veni's, in the charming, historical little town Niles, Michigan, can best virtually any Chicago area confectioner. And Yes, I'm from Chicago! read more

Dawn S.

15 years ago

I got a box of chocolates for Valentines Day, and the presentation was beautiful. And the chocolates ere even better than the looked! Veni's chocolates are by far the best I've ever had. These are much better than any other local candy store. And I think their better than high quality Belgian chocolates. Venis, in other words, puts all other chocolates to shame. Just some advice, go to Veni's when you crave candy. read more

Lloyd A.

15 years ago

Veni's is the best hands down. Located just a few minutes from Notre Dame and well worth the short drive. Everything is still made by hand. You will love this place over all others. read more

Jennifer M.

11 years ago

Veni's is the best for friendly service & quality candies! Their caramel apples are my favorite. I'm always happy with my purchase. I highly recommend! read more

elizabeth p.

4 years ago

Great find! Boutique chocolate shoppe with. Nice selection of chocolates and very nice people

D A.

11 years ago

Very good customer service, very good chocolates, and very good candy! Worth the trip!!

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