New Hampshire · 2026 list
10 Best Candy Shops in New Hampshire (2026 List)
Out of 20 candy shops we track in New Hampshire, these 10 have the strongest weighted Google ratings right now, led by Red Kite Candy in Hanover at 5.0. The picks span Hanover, Exeter, Salem, Stratham and Wilton and more.
Want the full list instead of the top 10? See all 31 chocolate shops in New Hampshire, ranked and filterable by city.
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At a glance
| # | Shop | City | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Red Kite Candy | Hanover | 5.0 | 103 |
| 2 | The Chocolatier | Exeter | 4.9 | 170 |
| 3 | Chocolate Moose | Salem | 4.9 | 55 |
| 4 | Lindt Chocolate Shop | Stratham | 4.8 | 580 |
| 5 | Nelson's Candy and Music | Wilton | 4.8 | 299 |
| 6 | Sophia's Candy Corner | West Lebanon | 4.8 | 50 |
| 7 | Chutters | Littleton | 4.7 | 1,679 |
| 8 | Lickee's & Chewy's Candies & Creamery | Dover | 4.7 | 1,156 |
| 9 | Bavarian Chocolate Haus | North Conway | 4.7 | 741 |
| 10 | The Chocolatier South Peak | Lincoln | 4.8 | 20 |
The list
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Red Kite Candy leads the list with a 5.0 average from 103 reviews on Google. Its Google category points to candy, gifts and ice cream. 97% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is closed Sundays.
- Phone
- +1 603-277-9201
- Website
- redkitecandy.com
- Hours
- Mon to Fri 10 AM to 5:30 PMSat 12 to 5:30 PMSun Closed
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Close behind is The Chocolatier with a 4.9 average from 170 reviews on Google. Its Google category points to candy. 92% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is open seven days a week.
- Phone
- +1 603-772-5253
- Website
- the-chocolatier.com
- Hours
- Mon to Sat 10 AM to 5 PMSun 12 to 4 PM
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At number 3 is Chocolate Moose with a 4.9 average from 55 reviews on Google. Its Google category points to artisan, hot chocolate and candy. 91% of its Google reviews are five stars. Hours are not listed, so call before you go.
- Phone
- +1 603-893-2225
- Website
- Not listed
- Hours
- Not listed. Call ahead.
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Next up is Lindt Chocolate Shop with a 4.8 average from 580 reviews on Google. Google describes it as: "Retailer known for fine Swiss chocolate, truffles & confectionery since 1845." Its Google category points to truffles, hot chocolate and candy. 81% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is open seven days a week.
- Phone
- +1 603-772-3614
- Website
- lindtusa.com
- Hours
- Mon to Sat 9 AM to 6 PMSun 10 AM to 6 PM
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Nelson's Candy and Music comes in at number 5 with a 4.8 average from 299 reviews on Google. Its Google category points to candy. 86% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is closed Mondays.
- Address
- 65 Main St, Wilton, NH 03086
- Phone
- +1 603-654-5030
- Website
- nelsonscandymusic.com
- Hours
- Mon ClosedTue to Sat 10 AM to 6 PMSun 12 to 5 PM
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Sophia's Candy Corner holds its place here with a 4.8 average from 50 reviews on Google. Its Google category points to candy. 90% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is closed Mondays and stays open until 8 PM on Fridays.
- Phone
- +1 603-276-0001
- Website
- sophiascandy.com
- Hours
- Mon ClosedTue to Thu 10 AM to 7 PMFri 10 AM to 8 PMSat 10 AM to 7 PMSun 10 AM to 5 PM
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Close behind is Chutters with a 4.7 average from 1,679 reviews on Google. Its Google category points to candy and gifts. 77% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is open seven days a week.
- Phone
- +1 603-444-5787
- Website
- chutters.com
- Hours
- Mon to Sun 10 AM to 5 PM
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At number 8 is Lickee's & Chewy's Candies & Creamery with a 4.7 average from 1,156 reviews on Google. Its Google category points to candy and ice cream. 79% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is open seven days a week and stays open until 8 PM daily.
- Phone
- +1 603-343-1799
- Website
- lickeesnchewys.com
- Hours
- Mon to Sun 10 AM to 8 PM
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Next up is Bavarian Chocolate Haus with a 4.7 average from 741 reviews on Google. Its Google category points to candy and gifts. 77% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is open seven days a week.
- Phone
- +1 603-356-2663
- Website
- bavarianchocolatehaus.com
- Hours
- Mon to Sat 10 AM to 5:30 PMSun 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM
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The Chocolatier South Peak comes in at number 10 with a 4.8 average from 20 reviews on Google. Its Google category points to artisan, candy and ice cream. 90% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is closed Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays and stays open until 8:30 PM on Fridays.
- Phone
- +1 603-236-7065
- Website
- thechocolatiersouthpeak.com
- Hours
- Mon to Wed ClosedThu 11 AM to 7 PMFri 11 AM to 8:30 PMSat 10 AM to 8:30 PMSun 10 AM to 7 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 New Hampshire?
Red Kite Candy in Hanover tops this list with a 5.0 average from 103 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 New Hampshire?
The New Hampshire chocolate shop directory lists all 31 shops we track there, with filters, a city breakdown and an open-now toggle.