Schimpff's Confectionery

This is an absolutely fantastic candy store full of charm that is still making sugary goodness the same way since the 1890's. With the vintage store, candy displays, posters, machines, malt shop and dining area it's also a timecapsule of America's sweet tooth. The owners charisma is on full display as they entertain and wow you with their candy making process. A very informative live show where they also let you sample the candy you watch them make.

Our first visit, won't be our last. You can read about the history and it's an interesting one. We saw a segment on local TV recently, and it reminded us we hadn't been. Interesting demonstrates, interesting museum room, we were too late for a meal. Great staff, the owners were part of the demonstration, it is great. It was a free show and display, but it cost us $110 before we left! We are very happy we came and will be back soon.

Just voted the #1 Candy Store in the country! Exceptional confectionery. Cool demonstrations. Step back in time with a room full of old paraphernalia. Sugar free treats as well. We walked from KY over the Walking Bridge (Ohio River) and walked a couple of blocks to their store... makes for a lovely day!

The BEST candy store around! You can also get lunch here as well. I've probably seen the candy making process a dozen times and it never gets old! Their hard candies are a classic and their chocolates are delicious. It's like stepping back in time. Everyone there is friendly and genuinely seem to enjoy being there at Schimpff's.

Fun, awesome little candy shop! You can watch them make candy and learn about the old-fashioned cand making process. Samples are available and candy is displayed for purchase. Their antique collection of old fashioned candy making equipment & old storage boxes is quite extensive.

Such a wonderful experience. The store was easy to find and parking was easy as well- parking along the street. We got to watch a demo of the cinnamon red hot candies and then we tasted a warm, fresh piece. Unforgettable. They offered both "old fashioned" candy and newer age as well. Lovely assortment of chocolates that I didnt get a photo of but Schimpff's is well worth a visit. Especially learning they were voted #1 candy store of 2025 in the USA.

This candy shop is wonderful to visit. We learned that this shop has been owned and operated for 134 years. They have candy 🍬 tours where they tell you and show you the process of candy making. At the end of the tour, you get to sample whatever it is that they showed you. Everyone who works there are very kind and helpful. They will answer your questions and help you get whatever candy your heart desires. We found out the people who gave the candy tour are the current owners Warren and Jill. They were so kind and full of life as they told their story. There is also a small Cafe inside where you can get something to eat, ice cream, and of course a wide variety of candies including chocolate. A truly awesome experience.

One of my favorite things to do during the Christmas season is to visit Schimpff's when they're making candy canes. I also buy a lot of candy gifts while there. The red hots are a MUST when visiting this shop. Trust me on this.

I got recommended here from the steam boat museum, and I'm so glad I visited. The museum is free btw, and there's a ton of fun, weird and interesting trinkets. I ended up getting chocolate covered peanuts and dark chocolate covered espresso beans to take home from a work trip. If you need sugar free, they had quite a few good options there as well. The chocolate covered peanuts were perfect!

We stopped in here on a Friday morning walk and appreciated getting to wander around the store and scan the glass cases filled with treats, viewing the demonstration area, and rooms full of nostalgic memorabilia being displayed anywhere we looked. Sensory overload fun. We were greeted by multiple employees and one of the co-owners offered us samples of lemon drops or cinnamon redhots. Tours and candy making demonstrations are offered periodically and can also be scheduled in advance. Great longstanding location in downtown Jeffersonville on one of the main streets and near a multitude of restaurants and shops, easily accessible near the Big 4 Bridge. Looking forward to a return visit to explore further and also to grab some treats.

You can get candy almost anywhere today. Waiting in line at the checkout, the vending machine down the hall, ordered online. But Schimpff's is something more. You can visit just to buy amazing confectionaries, sure. But you're also getting to experience 133 years (as of this writing) of history as this local family continues its candy-making tradition. Part candy store, part museum, part soda fountain and ice cream bar, it all adds up to an experience that you're hard-pressed to find elsewhere. We spent time looking over the items from decades past as well as the amazing selections of sweets, finally settling on some chocolate covered caramels with sea salt for the day. Then we visited the ice cream bar and ordered a basic hot fudge sundae. I took one bite and could taste the difference. It had been so long since i had had genuine vanilla ice cream that the flavor burst through immediately. It was excellent!

Schimpff's Confectionery is seriously mind blowing! My curiosity about this spot had been building for ages, so I finally made the time to visit, and wow! It exceeded all expectations! Schimpff's opened in its present location in 1891 and is one of the oldest, continuously operated, family-owned candy businesses in the United States. How cool is that?! And not only is Schimpff's a unique confectionery, it's also a lunch room, complete with a 50's soda fountain! I had no idea until my visit. Sadly, I didn't get to eat during my visit, but I can't wait to go back and fully experience all that Schimpff's has to offer! In addition to all of that, Schimpff's also houses an amazing candy museum! It's jam packed with old-fashioned candy jars, cases of amazing memorabilia, turn-of-the century equipment, and tons of antique candy packaging and advertising. Plus you can also check out live candy-making demonstrations and tours. Of course, the star of the show is the candy itself. Schimpff's is famous for its cinnamon Red Hots and Modjeskas. And if you can't visit in person, you can shop their confections online! If you're looking for something to do that's unique, interesting, and memorable, you've gotta check out Schimpff's!

Historic confectionery in old town district. Small museum with some dusty displays. The candy shop felt aging. But candies looked yummy! And they have a large variety of choices.

An amazing candy store that has been around for generations in downtown Jeffersonville. There is public parking right near the store which had plenty of free parking available. The store itself has lots of candies and chocolates made right there ! A fantastic museum room with excellent curated vintage candy displays . Also a small hot lunch area that closed at 3pm but looked like it would have been tasty. Definitely a place not to be missed if you are in the area .

What a cool shop! I love the history and the style inside. Add to that friendly staff and delectable chocolates and you have something really special! My son was so excited about the fact that they had candy corn. Definitely make sure you stop by!

Very first time to this location for candy. Took several family members here. Quite educational and great tutorial on candy ( hot cinnamon drops ) making. The store is rich with very early vintage setting, yet some more small modern additions. The feel of the comfort and laid back style back in its inaugural years; you get this feeling of composure, home town feel The variety of candy's is nothing short of spectacular. Found some old candies still being produced ( bit o honey ) that one just has to buy. The other side of store is not only candies but a ole fountain experience from beverage's to sandwiches; a long forgotten trait in our present fast pace world. The building has many original structure; the original tin ceiling. If in the area; this should be a have to stop in place. Staff is phenomenal!

Whenever we have guests in town, Schimpffs is always a destination. We especially love going in the fall as a special treat. The family and staff are great!

This candy "red hots" were delicious. Took our girls scout troop. 5 Adults and 7 girls ages 7-12. We all enjoyed watching the red hots being made. Hard to believe how long the company has been in that location. Small museum , fresh made chocolates and red hots. The girls where able to see all the Oder candy for the past. This is worth the the trip!!

A walk back into time candy store/soda fountain. Didn't eat here but did get a cherry coke and some candy. I'm sure most candy isn't made daily or Even weekly. Was fun to walk thru and a short drive from Louisville.

A wonderful place to visit and spend some time at. They have a lot of sweet treats in a wide variety and plenty to see. A small museum, a viewing area to watch them make candies, and even a small diner. Five Stars all the way!

I'm a sucker for Indiana's little historical gems and I'd long wanted to make it down to Schimpff's Confectionery in Jeffersonville, Indiana. During a recent day trip for a work project, I finally had the chance to check it out. Schimpff's Confectionery is one of the oldest, continuously operating, and family owned candy businesses in the U.S. It was founded in 1891 by Gustav Schimpff Sr. and Jr. Schimpff's is located in Jeffersonville's historic district downtown. It has a confectionery, lunch room, candy museum, and candy demonstration area. There's an actual 50's soda fountain and an original tin ceiling. The loosely organized setting reminds me of Heidelberg Haus (not in terms of the German piece, but more in terms of the disorganized sense of wonder). It's what I would call more accessible than Heidelberg, though. There's old-fashioned candy jars, cases, candy-making equipment, and much more. Schimpff's is largely devoid of the familiar national brands. This is truly a retro-vibed candy wonder. Groups can arrange tours of the museum. Schimpff's has one of the few candy museums in the United States. It displays thousands of pieces of American candy memorabilia and represents decades of collecting candy equipment and artifacts. Schimpff's is mostly known for its cinnamon red hots, hard candy fish, and Modjeskas (marshmallow dipped in caramel). As a fun fact, Modjeskas are named after a Polish actress who became famous in the U.S. in the late 19th century. The candy first surfaced in Louisville's Busath's Candies. For years, only Busath's called the candy by this name, but once Busath's closed other candy makers adopted the name that sticks to this day. You can order online or do call-in orders. I found the prices very reasonable - for example, you can get a 1-pound can of cinnamon red hots for $10! Employees here are super friendly and helpful and enthusiastic about explaining their business, candy making, candy history, and more. While I'm not sure I'd say Schimpff's alone is worth the day trip to Jeffersonville, this area has quite a bit to offer and Schimpff's should definitely be part of it. I'm so excited I was able to check this off my Indiana bucket list. Entryways are pretty accessible and everyone is helpful. While older buildings are definitely never perfect, for the most part I was able to do everything I wanted.

Delicious chocolates and their cinnamon hots are the best. We stop in every time we visit Jeffersonville. They close at 6PM. They have a light sinple lunch menu,too.

This candy shop right here is one of the oldest in the US! When you step in, you can tell it's very old with some charm. It kinda reminds me of A Schwabs in Memphis. Anyways, this shop was walking distance from our hotel. The cashiers were all lovely and explained the products very well. Even got some samples as well. I got a few chocolates by the pound to take home. Lovely shop and worth checking out!

This is such a cool and fun place with a wonderful variety of sweets to choose from! The workers were mostly very kind, with the exception of one individual who was a bit rude - however, I didn't let it ruin my time here! The visuals of this place are unbeatable.

I recommend everything that this quaint, and historically important destination that provides everything that you could imagine!

You're experiencing history when you visit here. Years of candy making and now by the third generation of this family. We were excited to walk in around 3p on a Saturday and the red hot demo was getting started. Even better being next to the front door was prime viewing area. From the boiling pot to cooling process and stamping it into hearts, we were entertained by well timed jokes. At the end we were treated to warm red hots. Schimpff's offers a history lesson in candy sales and their shop. Lots of items to read and plenty to point at and say "I had one of those". In addition to candy you can enjoy food at their deli or ice cream / shakes at the soda fountain. There are sugar free options. If you've never eaten a modjeska, it's a Louisville favorite so enjoy at least one. Excited to come back to grab a snack and shake, plus chocolates to bring home.

Fun free tour with samples (Groups are welcome to arrange tours of the museum -- just schedule with plenty of advance notice.) Schimpff's has one of the few candy museums in the United States. The museum displays thousands of pieces of American candy memorabilia, and represents decades of collecting candy equipment and artifacts. Schimpff's is mostly known for its modjeskas (marshmallow dipped in caramel), and also for its cinnamon candies. Love the Diebold (?) painted safe from the late Victorian era, as well as the abundance of cool candy advertising and apothecary jars from the same period and beyond. Website is cumbersome and difficult to read. Bummer. Staff is friendly and helpful, though. Prices are reasonable enough.

I had been looking forward to visiting, but after walking in, I learned quickly this business was not taking enough safety percautions. The staff had on masks but they did not always wear them correctly. The had a sign about masks and social distancing, but there were no floor marking or enforcement. The business had 2 doors but directed all traffic thru one door. There is still plenty they could do to improve customer safety even with a small historic store. I did get a bag of heart shapped lemon drop candy and they were delicious. I would revisit post pandemic, but today's experience did not sit well with me.

How cute is this place?!?! We were around the area and noticed this candy shop walking to O'Shea's. There are so many options to choose from where everyone can be have something to try. My friend and I came in at the right time because one of the owners was showing us a demonstration on how to make their cinnamon hard candy. We were able to take a few samples with us. This was a win in my book!

What are great candy store with a soda fountain and sandwich shop. The decor is through back to days gone by...

I have been a frequent customer of Schimpffs since the 1980's. I love the pecan clusters and the fruit mix jelly candies. It is such a charming place, I love to browse and read the history. The owners are so nice and friendly. I once asked my son for some of the pecan clusters for my Christmas stocking instead of the usual gift card. He bought a lb. box. I enjoyed every bite.

This place is an institution in Jeffersonville. Established in 1891 they have been making candy for 131 years. There are not too many local candy shops left in the Louisville area. I think Schimpff's and Muth's are it. Both are very good and are my go to places for holiday candy. Last night Jeffersonville had their annual Holiday Open House on Spring Street to bring in the Christmas/holiday season. No visit to downtown Jeffersonville is complete without a visit to Schimpff's. It's not just the candy but there is a small museum in the back plus you can watch them make candy--and get free samples, It was interesting to watch them make Red Hots(cinnamon hard candy) on machines over a 100 years old. Oh, they do have quality chocolates also. The bourbon balls are pretty good as is their chocolate malt balls. If you are feeling nostalgic about the holidays then you should go there.

Schimpff's is so awesome!! I have been wanting to come here for so long but always found myself nearby on a Sunday, when they are closed. If you're looking for a local candy shop with just about any sweet treat you can think of, this is your place. They have candies for sale, candies (and other historic knick knacks) on display, and even a built-in ice cream shop. If you stop by at the right time, you can watch some candy being made! It's incredibly interesting to watch, and you even get some free samples at the end! Need a gift for literally any holiday of the year? They've got you. Or even if you just want to try something new or different, They've got enough of a selection to choose from!

Stopped by here randomly as my friend and I were walking through downtown Jeffersonville (I'm not from the area). I love old, independent candy stores, so we had to stop in. Schimpff's is an old family run candy store with a ton of history, and some really informative little displays and candy antiques. You can also see people making treats through the window. I have been trying to cut back on my sweets, but I left with some Chocolate covered Amaretto Almonds, a chocolate lollipop and chocolate covered Oreos. Everything is delicious, but the chocolate covered amaretto almonds are insane. Unlike anything I've had before. I wish I got the big bag before leaving town! I don't have pictures because my friend and I walked across the bridge from Louisville and my stuff was a little melty (still delicious) since it was over 90 degrees. The prices here are so reasonable for the quality. In my opinion, it's an absolute must do if you're in the area. If I'm ever back in town, I will be stocking up on the Chocolate Amaretto Almonds and other goodies! Highly, highly recommend.

Fun place. Homemade candy. Good prices and selection in a small town. Staff could be friendlier

One of the oldest (if not actually the oldest, I'm not sure) candy, lunch sandwiches and old fashioned soda fountain that is worth the visit to just step back to simpler times. Very friendly staff too.

You cannot best a good ole fashioned soda and candy shop. They go back a century at least, still family owned and make the best cinnamon red hot candy ever!!!

This place is beyond amazing! First off it has been around since 1891 and they have a whole museum of historic candy machines and artifacts to prove it! When you walk in you are immediately greeted by friendly and personable staff that definitely give you that family business feel. The store itself has maintained an old fashioned vibe with the cool metal seating in the opposite room, old bar for sodas and milkshakes and giant wall of glass candy jars. I bought some chocolate Santas that were dark chocolate with raspberry filling and I have to say they beat ghirardelli's which for me is saying something. My siblings got some caramels and chocolates which were just as good. All the flavors were stronger and you could that the craftsmanship was there by the little details on all the chocolates. By far the coolest place has to be the back room though. When I say from ceiling to floor in old chocolate making artifacts I mean it. The whole room is covered with tins, glass jars, dispensers, molds you name it all from easily 100 years ago. Not only that but they have their actual working chocolate and candy making section right next to the museum with all of their personal molds so you can see exactly how they make their chocolate. They do it all handmade just like when it first started. Quality quality quality. What I like most about this place is the quality and simplicity at the same time. Sometimes you go into these new chocolate shops that are all art deco and super modern and very fashionable and I always kinda feel out of place, I love chocolate but I can't tell you all the ins and outs of it. This place is comfy and makes you feel at home while also giving you the quality. It is definitely a must stop place, whether you are passing by for dinner or you walked the bridge from Louisville you don't want to miss this place.

Nostalgic goodness. If you're visiting Louisville, trying a bourbon ball is a MUST DO even if you're not a bourbon fan. Admittedly this Confectionary is just outside of Louisville, in Jeffersonville but is on the city tours because of its longstanding history of offering sweet treats for every palette, including Modjeskas - caramel coated marshmallows--- another Louisville staple. Bourbon balls are chocolate, bourbon and pecan delights that costs anywhere from $1.25 - $2.50 per piece. Here, you can really tell the pecan pieces were soaked in the bourbon for some time before the dark chocolate coating was used to seal the deal. There are pre-packaged gift packs for sale but we figured out that buying the same amount out of the case was a bit cheaper. We tried a traditional bourbon ball at one other place, and found the chocolate delights here to be the top pick. We also bought some English Toffee, a root beer float and a pineapple shake---- yes, a pineapple shake! Surprisingly, the pineapple taste was rather milder than you expected but really really yummy.

I didn't know what to expect when I went here but it exceeded my expectations. It was so fun watching them make cinnamon candy and put it through the mold to make a little ovals. Getting to taste the candy that was just made was a unique opportunity. It was so cool to see all of the history of different candies in the museum. I will definitely go back for more of the cinnamon hard candy.

"Charming" doesn't quite do Schimpff's justice ... but it gets pretty close. I got a chance to pop into Schimpff's Confectionary for the first time today, and it won't be my last. Schimpff's is one of the oldest, continuously operated, family-owned candy businesses in the United States, dating back to 1891. So I was impressed when a Schimpff family member -- we'll call her Mrs. Schimpff -- greeted me and my group at the door with their signature cinnamon Red Hots for us to try. You could tell she takes pride in this Southern Indiana institution, and the Red Hot was pretty darn good as well. It wasn't too hot -- the right amount of spicy and sweet. You can also see Schimpff's employees making candy in the front of this spot. We then made our way back to the small candy museum, which contained packaging from way back when, candy advertising, candy-making equipment, old metal candy molds and even some old candy, which was neat to look at but I would definitely recommend against eating any. Ha! Schimpff's has several candy items available to buy, and I liked that they have both candy and chocolate. I feel like a lot of local sweets shops have one more than the other. The prices also didn't seem too expensive. There is also an old-fashioned soda fountain, with even more sweet treats. You MUST stop by Schimpff's when you're in Jeffersonville. You'll definitely leave happier than you were when you walked in.

Schimpff's is like stepping back in time! Such a nostalgic place that is celebrating 130 years in business. Wow! I've been coming here for years - especially during the holidays and close to Valentine's Day. Dark chocolate triple dipped malted milk balls are my all-time favorites and the dark chocolate dipped Oreos are really yummy. Neat to see the expansion and larger deli area on my visit today. Staff was very helpful and everyone was socially distanced and wearing masks. Fun outing!

The best candy in the area. The red hots and the chocolate are wonderful. Customer service at it's old fashioned best.

So fun to stop to see the candy being made. Snag a free taste and leave with some well thought out candy choices. We came in during Pre-Easter season. It was great seeing all the big bunnies. Well worth the stop right off highway 65 where Indiana & Kentucky meet. Remember - between 11:00 & 3:00 you can get lunch!

Schimpff's is a place that is nothing short of magical. Walking in the doors and you're immediately taken back a hundred or so years to a simpler place and time. A more innocent time. An easier time. To a time when there was less responsibility and my world wasn't quite so complicated. I miss those times (that's not to say that I'm a hundred or so years old (I'm not)), and this places brings back memories of the local drug store were I lived that had penny candies and kites for less than a dollar. (It was the 60s.) Schimpff's has become one of the must-go places when friends come to town. We walk across the Big Four bridge and make our way to Schimpff's. So far we've been lucky enough that every time we visit they've been midway through making a batch of hard candy. There is nothing like a fresh, warm piece of cinnamon candy...truly. The owners (I forget their names) are charming, and her narration as he makes the candy is entertaining and informative, if a bit very well rehearsed. (I'm sure they've been through it thousands of times.) The place is divided into the candy-making side (with a very healthy dose of old-timey memorabilia lining the walls and what amounts to a friggin' candy museum in the back) and the soda fountain/deli side. The deli is limited-menu deli and the soda fountain -- which is frikkin' awesome -- is a great place for ice cream, shakes, and (my favorite) malts. A small seating area is a great place to sit and relax in a place that forgot about time. Schimpff's really is a step back in time, and one I think we should all embrace.

Super cute! Also a great place to bring kids. It is an old school place and they do candy making demonstrations in front of you. I went here on a date and we both felt like little kids in the best way possible. The museum part is also really cool.

When we decided to walk down the downtown street of Jeffersonville, IN, we didn't know we'd luck into such a cool place! We were greeted with the smell of cinnamon and given a sample of a fresh, warm cinnamon red hot heart candy. We looked around the candy museum area and then headed to the sales floor. So many delicious items to choose from. We bought some red hots to take home and a couple of chocolate candies to eat later. On our way out we stopped to watch a demonstration of the owners making the cinnamon candy hearts. They use original equipment that their family has used for 130 years. It was interesting to see how it was all done. This serendipitous experience was a highlight of the day!

This is a review that I couldn't wait to write because this place was absolutely amazing. From the moment you walk in the smell of candy takes over your nostrils. The shop has a very cool feel and the different kinds of candies being made are create a sense of child like wonder. The antique equipment being used takes you back in time and the museum in the store is nothing short of captivating. They had a really cool Antique candy machine that takes nickels and works. Jill and Warren are the owners and did a demonstration on how to make red hots and my kids and I both absolutely loved it. They were funny, very informative, and very likable. The demonstrations are entertaining for both adults and children. The part that blew my mind was that it was free to go but you will spend money because everything looks so delicious and once you sample something your self control disappears. The cafe is cute and everyone who worked there was amazing and super friendly. This was the best thing we did over spring break and I would recommend this place to anyone. This mom and pop run candy shop was one of a kind and a true experience. I ended up getting all my kids Easter candy while I was there and I will be back. This is the kind of business we as a society must support so it doesn't go away. Apparently this shop was even featured on history channel. This is a good family spot, date place, or just a spot to stop in!!

It was interesting to go here with my grandchildren. They saw all the chocolates and the packaged candies but I noticed they weren't drawn to it like I had expected. In fact, while I was still browsing, one of them walked outside to sit on a bench. Though I thought the store and diner part were set up nicely and were appealing, it didn't have the "name" candies that this new generation is familiar with. So, they weren't that interested. I guess marketing has a huge affect on popularity. I did convince the kids to go into the museum part with me (another doorway from the outside). We could instantly smell the cinnamon candy that had just been made and cut. The woman offered us each a piece and we enjoyed it. In fact, everyone in the museum area was friendly and asked if we had any questions, but none of us had been in there long enough to know what to ask. The museum is a collection of packaged candies from way back. Some were in simple boxes. Others were in ornate glass containers. There were some plaques with information about Schimpff's as well as some other tidbits about making candy. However, there didn't seem to be any organization, at least that was obvious, to the endless items on display. I would have liked something that said "Glass containers" and see those grouped. Or maybe "Candies from 1900-1920" and see how those were packaged. Something other than just endless items cluttered onto shelves. They have a great collection, it just wasn't clear what I was looking at other than it had something to do with candy. Frankly, I wasn't familiar with most of the names. Sorting by either date or part of the country would have been useful. I still enjoyed going but I was a little disappointed that it didn't appeal to our granddaughters, so we ended up not staying as long as I had anticipated. Maybe I would have felt comfortable staying longer if I was on my own and would have been able to ask more questions. Review #3256

Schimpff's has a great old timey atmosphere with the lunch counter and demonstrations on how they make cinnamon red hots.

Love this place! Best candy around, nice atmosphere all around nice place to visit! People are great it's all around a very nice place to go!

After walking over the Big Four Bridge, a friend took us to Schimpff's for ice cream. We didn't get to experience much of Schimpff's. They close promptly at 5:00 p.m. on Saturdays. We didn't check the hours before entering. Rather than being greeted with a warm "hello," we were greeted with "we close in 6min. Make your purchases quickly." I did find this rather off-putting. If I hadn't been with my friend I would have turned around and left. They could have said it in a more customer friendly manner. At 4:59pm someone went to lock the doors. Another employee stopped them, and told them to wait one more minute​. The person who was told to wait closed the blinds, and put up the closed sign. The ice cream was nice and creamy. Large chunks of black cherries were found throughout. There was a true, not artificial, cherry flavor. I was told they make many candied in house. A woman by the demonstration area gave us each one piece to sample. There is a small candy museum on sight. Since we were eating, we were not permitted to enter. No food allowed in the museum. The ice cream receives 4 stars. The customer service was 1-2 stars.

So fun. Candy is the traditional 6 year anniversary gift and we decided to see what options were available. My husband found this place and it was such a fun stop in our day. We stayed for the red hot demo by Jill and Warren which was clever, funny and adorable. Sampled some freshly made red shots and lemon drops, then stoles by the soda fountain for a turtle sundae. This place has some pretty adorable seasonal treats as well. The shop was quaint and decorated for both St. Patrick's day and Easter. Found a few options that will make cute additions for Easter baskets next month. We bought a sampler pack and a few extras, as it was incredibly hard to contain the sweet tooth. Will definitely be going back as it was a lot of fun!

This place was amazing. There is at least a hundred years of candy making history displayed in their little shop and they are hard at work making the candy right in front of you. It is definitely worth the stop.

We stopped in Schimpff's right when it opened around 10:30 on a Saturday morning. A large crowd hadn't gathered yet and we were right in time for their first demonstration for the day which was a neat experience to watch. We learned how they make their Red Hot candies and got a sample of the fresh candy at the end. The tour is given by the owners--all in the same family but different generations. It's very cool that the shop has been open for over 100 years and still maintains its tradition and old school vibes. This store is very unique and a fun place for people of all ages. You can stop in for a variety of candy options or check in the fountain shop for a sweet treat.

This is like candy heaven!! Wow! I placed my order via email. We had a large corporate order for an event. The red got candies they sell are so addicting! So I thought what a great local gift for those traveling from afar! My order was ready and packaged for me. Paying was super easy too! But when I walked in this sweet tooth girl all but ran through the store dancing and singing. I was like a kid in a candy shop! I will for sure be back for a personal purchase. It was all I could do to contain myself from running through and picking up one of everything! I even passed on the sample candy. I recently got clear aligners for my teeth and that's what held me back. But next time I'm in the area this is my spot!

Wow what a fantastic place! We heard about this place and just had to come over from Kentucky and see it. Absolutely fantastic museum with lots of interesting history on making candy. The owner was right there and he gave us a little history of the stores. Really great place with lots of friendly people and fun candy to purchase.

Talk about going back in time to the penny candy store that made its own goodies. This 1920's throwback has it all including the working machinery where you can actually watch them make the candy. The smell of cinnamon that day permeated the entire store. All the original packaging, advertisements and antique paraphenalia are on display. If you want candy that is not readily available in retail candy shops it is probably here. The only drawback is the agonizingly slow wait to check out.