Emily H.
Yelp
Muth's Candy is like going back in time.
When I walk in I get the sense that Muth's has been making candy the same way for a long time. The modjeskas and bourbon balls and caramels and taffy and chocolates and other confections are the same as what I would have found if I had walked through Muth's door when I was five years old ... or even when my parents were five years old.
And considering Muth's has been making confections since 1921, you can bet they have perfected it!
I love seeing the modjeskas -- my favorite of Muth's -- each delicately wrapped in paper. This Louisville specialty features a marshmallow with a creamy caramel center. Fun fact: It was created in Louisville by Anton Busath, who named it for Helena Modjeska, a famous Polish actress who appeared in Louisville several time in the 1880's.
If you get nothing else at Muth's, grab a modjeska ... or 20.
This shop is small but filled with more treats than you first realize when walking in.
And the store itself seems to be stuck in time as well. But this is the only thing I don't like about Muth's.
The racks, shelves and cases are likely the same as they've had for decades, with sun-faded signs. Considering the cases are set up in front of the shelves, it can be hard to see what's on the shelves.
And they never have music playing. Maybe I'm just so used to hearing music in other stores, but I find this jarring. I've noticed on more than one occasion that you can clearly hear the old, harsh tube lights in the ceiling buzzing more than anything else. I know that's a weird thing to remember, but the silence makes browsing awkward, especially when I'm the only one in the store, with the clerk. I become very cognizant of time, and it hurries me along perhaps faster than I would otherwise.
I just want to make over this spot. Some changes could be made to make it easier and more comfortable to browse and to showcase items better while still keeping the old-timey feel.
Either way, the candies are delicious, and I suppose that's the most important part after all.