Candies By Vletas
Chocolate shop · Abilene ·

Candies By Vletas

Chocolate shop · Abilene ·

Hand-dipped chocolates, pralines, white chocolate grapes, taffy

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1201 N 1st St, Abilene, TX 79601 Get directions

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1201 N 1st St, Abilene, TX 79601 Get directions

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Candies by Vletas is a family-owned confectionery known for handmade taffy, chocolates, and renowned pralines that have been celebrated locally and nationally.

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Established in 1912 by Greek immigrant brothers, Candies by Vletas has been a cornerstone of Abilene's confectionery scene for over a century. Known for their hand-dipped chocolates, pralines, and brittles, they continue to use original recipes and techniques. Featured in Texas Highways magazine, this shop offers a nostalgic experience with every bite.

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Candies By Vletas delights visitors with handmade chocolates and confections, including their famous white chocolate-covered grapes, offering a rich history and delectable treats cherished by the community.

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Elizabeth D.

Google
A lovely local candy and treat shop! I’ve been several times to pick up chocolates, my favorites are the sea salt and caramel ones, and every time I have had a great experience. Super friendly staff, and consistently delicious products. What more could you want? Highly recommend stopping by for a sweet treat.

Millie F.

Google
Went in for the first time yesterday and the staff was so friendly and helpful. They had a great variety to choose from and I got to compile a wonderful self picked selection for home as well as get a little something to send as a gift. Will definitely be ordering from and visiting again in the future!!

Carly

Google
A must-visit, locally owned Abilene business! The staff are wonderfully helpful, and because I was interested, they shared the story of the two Greek brothers who started the business over 100 years ago. I came in because of the white chocolate covered grapes, and now I have to return for pralines and hand dipped nuts. A wonderful place to visit and buy a gift or a treat for yourself.

Toni H.

Google
I went to the store looked at a Texas Shape basket. I asked the lady if they came in a bigger size shape Texas basket. She replied by saying yes she explained what I would get., so I was I agreed and paid for a bigger basket. I was happy. When I picked it up it was a small Texas Shape size and candles are all just stacked on top of another and I wanted the larger one. The lady said it would have not looked good in a bigger size basket. What happened to getting what the customer wants. For me I would rather had not been full and thick. I would rather want to see what’s inside. Poor service. Never again.

Benjamin Grise'l (.

Google
This is random Chocolate Factory I saw in downtown Abilene, TX on a business trip. I bought $54 worth of chocolate to take home. We'll wort it! The chocolate is awesome!

K

Google
Yummy little spot in town. They’ve got a wide variety of truffles, fudge, and many specialty items. They also have a large sugar free section. Staff was super nice. We love that the Easter Bunny statue is outside of it too. We got a couple truffles for $1 each.

Patrick C.

Google
Candy store with higher than average prices. Mostly locally made candy. Has a selection of peanut brittle, sugar free section, & truffles section. Heavily air conditioner to keep the goods cool. Parking that is accessible. Plenty of tourist stuff within walking distance. The folks behind the desk were quite friendly!

Payper Sac B.

Google
i still remember the nice Lady who would give us sample pieces for free when we were young. Such a generous and benevolent woman, heard She owns it now... Awesome place. Used to be on South 14th 1990's
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Kaylie D.

Yelp
Big sign that says "CHOCOLATE"!???!! you can believe i'm going to see what that is about. Candies by Vletas is a beautiful shop with many choices - all made in house. The staff member was very helpful and gave us a sample! I picked up the chocolate covered peanuts, milk chocolate peanut butter cups, and the milk chocolate fudge. beautiful store and location as well. Definitely stop in here if you go through Abilene!
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Shawn M.

Yelp
Short form review: Vletas has been an Abilene staple for many many years (apparently established in 1912). It's a fantastic place to get all sorts of chocolates as well as candy. They have the largest selection of sugar-free chocolates that I have ever seen. They all taste wonderful too. From huge chocolate covered strawberries to truffles to fudge, they have you covered. Prices are in line with many other chocolate specialty stores.
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Laura M.

Yelp
Woah so good. Really cute place, nice ladies. I'm pretty picky about my sweets, I like to taste the flavors and not just have sugar overload. Everything here is exceptional. Lemon chocolates- SO lemony Sea salt buttercreams- lovely texture PB crispy rice- these were my favorite, not super sweet Mini PB cups- lots of PB in these guys, loved White chocolate covered grapes- very interesting, never had anything like it. The tart green grapes were so good with the white chocolate. I cannot wait to go back

Marissa F.

Yelp
Best chocolate-covered strawberries I've had! Love the location and use of the building. We love taking anyone who comes into town for a treat!

Crystal C.

Yelp
THE BEST CHOCOLATE COVERED STRAWBERRIES!! Literally the best. Hands-down, no competition they melted in your mouth. Anytime we are traveling from San Antonio to Lubbock. We go a little bit out of our way just to make sure we stop and get these strawberries. I am so happy we found this place. I just wish we lived closer. Such a treat!
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Mytzy S.

Yelp
Thank you so much! This was a last minute gift and Vletas came through with the save. The presentation is lovely and I appreciate the extra attention placed on the gift bag and wrapping. I had it delivered via Menuhopper and it arrived to the recipient in less than an hour. Will consider purchasing here in the future again.

Fred G.

Yelp
Consistently delicious confectionaries served up by the friendliest people your ever want to meet. We'll go back again and again!

UN O.

Yelp
Great chocolate! Very friendly staff, and tasty food. I couldn't tell the difference between the sugar-free chocolate and the regular chocolate. If you have dietary needs to avoid sugar, you won't miss out on flavor or have strange aftertastes.
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Fernando V.

Yelp
Cute little candy store on the downtown area. Good selection of treats, I happened to get some of the chocolate covered pretzels, chocolate peanut butter cups and a chocolate strawberry covered. Everything we got was delicious but I'll admit a little pricey. They had plenty of other candy options that I'm excited about coming back and trying.
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Bri L.

Yelp
The best homemade chocolate!!! Our family and friends always request the truffles when we visit.
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Lauren M.

Yelp
The sweets here are amazing. They also have the cutest little gifts for your friends. Great for a birthday gift or something of the sort. Sometimes they don't always have the flavors I'm looking for, and it can be a bit pricy; however, it is very tasty so I'm not complaining too much. I haven't tried too many things there, mainly just the fudge and some chocolate coconut clusters. These are both wonderful choices! I plan to go back soon for a third visit.
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Rene L.

Yelp
I think this place has a lot of potential. We stopped in a couple of months ago, & bought some chocolate salted caramels, cherry cordials, & orange moscato. It was all tasty, but nothing we haven't gotten elsewhere. There was a rather small display; a lot of the shelves were empty, & we weren't greeted when we walked in. I'll have to stop in again & see if anything has changed for the better.
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Colleen M.

Yelp
Overpriced, nothing special. I don't know how this place stays in business. Tiny expensive bags. A very unappealing display (just thrown in little plastic bins for people to paw through). I just dont get what all the fuss is about. The candy we got tasted like it was made with cheap waxy chocolate.
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Bridgett T.

Yelp
The white chocolate caramel popcorn is amazing and so fresh! The lady working the register greeted us right when we walked in the door. She told us a little bit about the place and the history of it, so that was really neat. There's such a wide variety of candies/chocolates, so it was really hard to choose just a couple of treats!
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Kate S.

Yelp
Stopped in for a small treat, the place smelled so amazing when we first walked in. Great selection and very affordable. A must stop with any friends or visiting family.
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Ali S.

Yelp
Very pricey, but the chocolate I got ended up being worth it! EXCELLENT chocolate-covered pecans, and the Peppermint Bark was also delicious. They sold me the best truffles I've had in quite a while, but the chocolate pretzels I go were just fair. (That didn't stop me from devouring them!)
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Randy D.

Yelp
One weakness I have, and I have many is chocolate a candy bar from the Grab & Go on the corner do. Pick up a bag of M&M's with peanuts, Three Musketeers. If you looking for some Fancy candy's Vletas is the place to go. Its been awhile since I've been there. No need to wait for a Holiday to special occasion go get some hand dipped chocolates.

Luke S.

Yelp
I got some of the chocolate covered strawberries. Great choice!

Jane R.

Yelp
My husband brought home a chocolate covered strawberry from this place. I took a bite and had a moment of silence. THIS IS SO GOOD!!!! He only got ONE so I had to go back to get more! Haha