Philadelphians seem to have a sweet tooth! From inventing the root beer float, to making some of the best ice cream in the country, to being home to the nation’s oldest continuously operated candy shop... you'd better hope we also have good dentists. If you can't get enough of vintage penny candy or hand made chocolate, you'll need to check out the best candy shop in Philadelphia - Shane Confectionery.
The building at 110 Market Street has been a candy shop since 1863, and owned by Shane Confectionery since 1911.
The current owners have restored the candy shop to its former glory, ensuring that it looks like it did in the early 20th century.
The shop has always been known for its homemade chocolates, and much of the machinery used in the early days of the shop still makes candies to this day.
To complete the vintage look and tribute to candy makers past, the shop offers classic penny candies that will remind you of your childhood! Or...your parents’ childhood...
Shane Confectionery holds the title of America's oldest candy shop, and the attention to detail and quality candy they produce are the reason why business is always booming.
The store is deceivingly large - you won’t believe the variety of candies, chocolates and other sweet treats they fit into this colonial building!
In 2010, the historic candy shop was purchased by Eric and Ryan Berley, who owned the nearby Franklin Fountain retro ice cream shop. The Berley brothers have combined their love of confections and ice cream to make the 100 block of Market Street the sweetest place in Philadelphia.
Just one visit to Shane Confectionery will be all you need to know that this truly is the best candy store in Philadelphia.
You can find directions to Shane Confectionary here, or just head down to Front and Market. If you want to have a truly great night, visit the best candy store in Philadelphia for dessert after dining at one of the best restaurants in Philadelphia! Talk about treating yourself right.
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