Arizona · 2026 list
10 Best Candy Shops in Arizona (2026 List)
Out of 43 candy shops we track in Arizona, these 10 have the strongest weighted Google ratings right now, led by Purple Penguin Candy Emporium in Tucson at 4.9. The picks span Tucson, Phoenix, Flagstaff, Mesa and Chandler and more.
Want the full list instead of the top 10? See all 58 chocolate shops in Arizona, ranked and filterable by city.
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At a glance
| # | Shop | City | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Purple Penguin Candy Emporium | Tucson | 4.9 | 409 |
| 2 | Candy and Chocolate Company | Phoenix | 4.8 | 598 |
| 3 | Flagstaff Scoops and Sweets | Flagstaff | 4.9 | 30 |
| 4 | Mad Candy | Mesa | 4.8 | 61 |
| 5 | Dirty T Tamarindo | Tucson | 4.8 | 48 |
| 6 | Sweeties Candy of Arizona | Chandler | 4.7 | 689 |
| 7 | See's Candies | Tucson | 4.7 | 581 |
| 8 | See's Candies | Phoenix | 4.7 | 504 |
| 9 | Pine Creek Fudge Ice Cream & Espresso | Pine | 4.7 | 304 |
| 10 | Old Town Candy & Toys | Scottsdale | 4.7 | 270 |
The list
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Purple Penguin Candy Emporium leads the list with a 4.9 average from 409 reviews on Google. Its Google category points to candy. 92% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is open seven days a week and stays open until 9 PM on Fridays.
- Phone
- +1 520-660-2511
- Website
- Not listed
- Hours
- Mon 11 AM to 6 PMTue to Thu 10 AM to 6 PMFri 11 AM to 9 PMSat 10 AM to 9 PMSun 11 AM to 8 PM
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Close behind is Candy and Chocolate Company with a 4.8 average from 598 reviews on Google. Its Google category points to candy. 94% of its Google reviews are five stars. Hours are not listed, so call before you go.
- Phone
- +1 602-758-5240
- Website
- candyandchocolateco.com
- Hours
- Not listed. Call ahead.
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At number 3 is Flagstaff Scoops and Sweets with a 4.9 average from 30 reviews on Google. Its Google category points to candy. 90% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is open seven days a week and stays open until 10 PM on Fridays.
- Phone
- +1 928-440-3393
- Website
- flagstaffscoopsandsweets.com
- Hours
- Mon to Thu 12 to 9 PMFri 11 AM to 10 PMSat 10 AM to 10 PMSun 11 AM to 9 PM
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Next up is Mad Candy with a 4.8 average from 61 reviews on Google. Its Google category points to candy. 87% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is closed Mondays and stays open until 8 PM on Saturdays.
- Address
- 46 W Main St, Mesa, AZ 85201
- Phone
- +1 480-900-0602
- Website
- madcandyshop.com
- Hours
- Mon ClosedTue to Fri 11 AM to 7 PMSat 11 AM to 8 PMSun 11 AM to 5 PM
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Dirty T Tamarindo comes in at number 5 with a 4.8 average from 48 reviews on Google. Its Google category points to candy and ice cream. 94% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is closed Tuesdays and stays open until 7 PM on Wednesdays.
- Phone
- +1 520-273-2179
- Website
- dirtyttamarindo.com
- Hours
- Mon 1 to 6 PMTue ClosedWed to Sat 12 to 7 PMSun 1 to 6 PM
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Sweeties Candy of Arizona holds its place here with a 4.7 average from 689 reviews on Google. Google describes it as: "Massive, family-owned emporium selling bulk & packaged old-school & current sweets." Its Google category points to candy. 83% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is closed Mondays and Sundays.
- Phone
- +1 480-899-4245
- Website
- sweetiescandyaz.com
- Hours
- Mon ClosedTue to Sat 9 AM to 5 PMSun Closed
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Close behind is See's Candies with a 4.7 average from 581 reviews on Google. Google describes it as: "Candies & chocolates are sold by the piece or box at this old-school chain, in business since 1921." Its Google category points to candy and gifts. 82% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is open seven days a week and stays open until 7 PM on Mondays.
- Phone
- +1 520-747-3434
- Website
- chocolateshops.sees.com
- Hours
- Mon to Sat 10 AM to 7 PMSun 11 AM to 6 PM
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At number 8 is See's Candies with a 4.7 average from 504 reviews on Google. Google describes it as: "Candies & chocolates are sold by the piece or box at this old-school chain, in business since 1921." Its Google category points to candy and gifts. 84% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is open seven days a week and stays open until 7 PM on Mondays.
- Phone
- +1 602-266-1727
- Website
- chocolateshops.sees.com
- Hours
- Mon to Sat 10 AM to 7 PMSun 11 AM to 6 PM
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Next up is Pine Creek Fudge Ice Cream & Espresso with a 4.7 average from 304 reviews on Google. Its Google category points to fudge, hot chocolate and candy. 82% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is closed Mondays and Tuesdays.
- Phone
- +1 928-476-3777
- Website
- pinecreekfudge.com
- Hours
- Mon to Tue ClosedWed to Fri 8 AM to 3 PMSat 8 AM to 4 PMSun 8 AM to 2 PM
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Old Town Candy & Toys comes in at number 10 with a 4.7 average from 270 reviews on Google. Google describes it as: "Cheery, vintage-inspired outlet featuring old-fashioned candy, toys & other collectibles." Its Google category points to candy and gifts. 87% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is open seven days a week and stays open until 8 PM on Fridays.
- Phone
- +1 480-247-7332
- Website
- oldtowncandyandtoys.com
- Hours
- Mon to Thu 11 AM to 6 PMFri to Sat 11 AM to 8 PMSun 12 to 6 PM
How we picked these
Every shop here comes from public Google business data, and qualifies because their Google category or description points to candy or confectionery. We rank by weighted rating so a handful of five-star reviews cannot outrank years of consistent ones.
Hours and phone numbers come straight from each listing, and anything missing is marked as missing.
Questions
What is the best candy shop in Arizona?
Purple Penguin Candy Emporium in Tucson tops this list with a 4.9 average from 409 Google reviews.
How was this list ranked?
By a weighted Google rating: each shop's average is pulled toward the overall average until it has enough reviews to stand on its own. A shop qualifies when their Google category or description points to candy or confectionery. No business pays to appear.
Where can I see every candy shop in Arizona?
The Arizona chocolate shop directory lists all 58 shops we track there, with filters, a city breakdown and an open-now toggle.