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10 Best Candy Shops in Louisiana (2026 List)

Pictured: Loretta's Authentic Pralines, New Orleans, LA

Out of 34 candy shops we track in Louisiana, these 10 have the strongest weighted Google ratings right now, led by Loretta's Authentic Pralines in New Orleans at 4.8. The picks span New Orleans, Metairie and Shreveport.

Want the full list instead of the top 10? See all 43 chocolate shops in Louisiana, ranked and filterable by city.

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At a glance

#ShopCityRatingReviews
1Loretta's Authentic PralinesNew Orleans4.8926
2Southern Candymakers - Main StoreNew Orleans4.71,089
3Laura's CandiesMetairie4.7203
4Ms K's PralinesMetairie4.7132
5Aunt Sally's PralinesNew Orleans4.791
6Candy Grapes NolaNew Orleans4.713
7NICKICANDYLANDShreveport5.01
8Nicoles Sweet DealsShreveport5.01
9Loretta's Authentic PralinesNew Orleans4.61,420
10Bernards Pralines of New OrleansNew Orleans4.6133

The list

  1. Loretta's Authentic Pralines

    Loretta's Authentic Pralines leads the list with a 4.8 average from 926 reviews on Google. Google describes it as: "Quaint sweets shop offering local treats like pralines, pies, cookies & king cake." Its Google category points to truffles, hot chocolate and candy. 88% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is closed Mondays, Tuesdays and Sundays.

    Hours
    Mon to Tue ClosedWed to Sat 9 AM to 4 PMSun Closed
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  2. Southern Candymakers - Main Store

    Close behind is Southern Candymakers - Main Store with a 4.7 average from 1,089 reviews on Google. Google describes it as: "Handcrafted confections, including Southern pralines, draw crowds to this family-owned candy store." Its Google category points to truffles, candy and gifts. 80% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is open seven days a week.

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    Mon to Sun 10 AM to 6 PM
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  3. Laura's Candies

    At number 3 is Laura's Candies with a 4.7 average from 203 reviews on Google. Its Google category points to candy. 83% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is open seven days a week and stays open until 9 PM daily.

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    Mon to Sun 10 AM to 9 PM
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  4. Ms K's Pralines

    Next up is Ms K's Pralines with a 4.7 average from 132 reviews on Google. Its Google category points to truffles and candy. 90% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is closed Sundays and stays open until 7 PM every day it opens.

    Hours
    Mon to Sat 11 AM to 7 PMSun Closed
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  5. Aunt Sally's Pralines

    Aunt Sally's Pralines comes in at number 5 with a 4.7 average from 91 reviews on Google. Google describes it as: "Long-running store known for handmade Creole pralines & many other Southern-style gourmet gifts." Its Google category points to truffles, candy and gifts. 84% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is closed Saturdays and Sundays.

    Hours
    Mon to Fri 9 AM to 4 PMSat to Sun Closed
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  6. Candy Grapes Nola

    Candy Grapes Nola holds its place here with a 4.7 average from 13 reviews on Google. Its Google category points to candy. It is open seven days a week.

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    Not listed
    Hours
    Mon to Sun Open 24 hours
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  7. NICKICANDYLAND

    Close behind is NICKICANDYLAND with a 5.0 average from 1 review on Google. Its Google category points to candy. It is closed Sundays and stays open until 12 AM on Mondays.

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    Not listed
    Hours
    Mon 1 PM to 12 AMTue 12 to 9 AM, 1 to 9 PMWed to Fri 1 to 9 PMSat 12 to 8 PMSun Closed
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  8. Nicoles Sweet Deals

    At number 8 is Nicoles Sweet Deals with a 5.0 average from 1 review on Google. Its Google category points to candy. Hours are not listed, so call before you go.

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    Not listed
    Hours
    Not listed. Call ahead.
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  9. Loretta's Authentic Pralines

    Next up is Loretta's Authentic Pralines with a 4.6 average from 1,420 reviews on Google. Google describes it as: "Quaint sweets shop offering local treats like pralines, pies, cookies & king cake." Its Google category points to truffles and candy. 78% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is open seven days a week.

    Hours
    Mon to Fri 9 AM to 4 PMSat to Sun 9 AM to 5 PM
    Full details Directions Call
  10. Bernards Pralines of New Orleans

    Bernards Pralines of New Orleans comes in at number 10 with a 4.6 average from 133 reviews on Google. Its Google category points to truffles and candy. 82% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is closed Sundays and stays open until 7 PM every day it opens.

    Hours
    Mon to Sat 10 AM to 7 PMSun Closed
    Full details Directions Call

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 Louisiana?

Loretta's Authentic Pralines in New Orleans tops this list with a 4.8 average from 926 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 Louisiana?

The Louisiana chocolate shop directory lists all 43 shops we track there, with filters, a city breakdown and an open-now toggle.