Virginia · 2026 list
10 Best Candy Shops in Virginia (2026 List)
Out of 57 candy shops we track in Virginia, these 10 have the strongest weighted Google ratings right now, led by H.E. Williams Candy Co in Chesapeake at 4.9. The picks span Chesapeake, Stanardsville, Richmond, Abingdon and Fredericksburg and more.
Want the full list instead of the top 10? See all 83 chocolate shops in Virginia, ranked and filterable by city.
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At a glance
| # | Shop | City | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | H.E. Williams Candy Co | Chesapeake | 4.9 | 246 |
| 2 | York Confections | Stanardsville | 5.0 | 33 |
| 3 | For the Love of Chocolate | Richmond | 4.8 | 805 |
| 4 | The Peanut Store | Richmond | 4.8 | 142 |
| 5 | The Candy Jar | Abingdon | 4.9 | 29 |
| 6 | Sweet Sheep Candy & Wonder Emporium | Fredericksburg | 4.8 | 61 |
| 7 | Raymer’s Homemade Candies | Middleburg | 4.9 | 23 |
| 8 | C-ville Candy Company, LLC | Kents Store | 5.0 | 13 |
| 9 | Pop & Candy Shop | Warrenton | 5.0 | 11 |
| 10 | Wythe Candy & Gourmet Shop | Williamsburg | 4.7 | 1,521 |
The list
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H.E. Williams Candy Co leads the list with a 4.9 average from 246 reviews on Google. Its Google category points to candy. 92% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is closed Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Phone
- +1 757-545-9311
- Website
- Not listed
- Hours
- Mon to Wed 8 AM to 3:30 PMThu to Sun Closed
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Close behind is York Confections with a 5.0 average from 33 reviews on Google. Its Google category points to candy. 100% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is closed Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.
- Phone
- +1 434-405-4909
- Website
- yorkconfections.com
- Hours
- Mon to Thu ClosedFri 11 AM to 5 PMSat 10 AM to 5 PMSun 11 AM to 3 PM
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At number 3 is For the Love of Chocolate with a 4.8 average from 805 reviews on Google. Its Google category points to candy and gifts. 86% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is open seven days a week and stays open until 7 PM on Mondays.
- Phone
- +1 804-359-5645
- Website
- fortheloveofchocolaterva.com
- Hours
- Mon to Sat 10 AM to 7 PMSun 12 to 5 PM
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Next up is The Peanut Store with a 4.8 average from 142 reviews on Google. Its Google category points to candy. 83% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is closed Mondays and stays open until 7 PM every day it opens.
- Phone
- +1 804-321-8264
- Website
- facebook.com
- Hours
- Mon ClosedTue to Sun 1 to 7 PM
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The Candy Jar comes in at number 5 with a 4.9 average from 29 reviews on Google. Its Google category points to candy and gifts. 97% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is closed Mondays and Sundays.
- Phone
- Not listed
- Website
- facebook.com
- Hours
- Mon ClosedTue to Thu 12 to 5 PMFri 12 to 6 PMSat 10 AM to 4 PMSun Closed
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Sweet Sheep Candy & Wonder Emporium holds its place here with a 4.8 average from 61 reviews on Google. Its Google category points to candy. 90% of its Google reviews are five stars. Hours are not listed, so call before you go.
- Phone
- +1 619-333-9166
- Website
- Not listed
- Hours
- Not listed. Call ahead.
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Close behind is Raymer’s Homemade Candies with a 4.9 average from 23 reviews on Google. Its Google category points to candy. 96% of its Google reviews are five stars. Hours are not listed, so call before you go.
- Phone
- +1 540-326-8909
- Website
- raymerscandies.com
- Hours
- Not listed. Call ahead.
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At number 8 is C-ville Candy Company, LLC with a 5.0 average from 13 reviews on Google. Its Google category points to candy. It is closed Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Phone
- +1 434-962-4284
- Website
- cvillecandy.com
- Hours
- Mon to Wed 9 AM to 3 PMThu to Sun Closed
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Next up is Pop & Candy Shop with a 5.0 average from 11 reviews on Google. Its Google category points to candy. It is closed Mondays and stays open until 8 PM on Fridays.
- Phone
- Not listed
- Website
- popandcandyshop.com
- Hours
- Mon ClosedTue to Thu 11 AM to 6 PMFri 11 AM to 8 PMSat 10 AM to 8 PMSun 10 AM to 6 PM
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Wythe Candy & Gourmet Shop comes in at number 10 with a 4.7 average from 1,521 reviews on Google. Its Google category points to candy and gifts. 76% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is open seven days a week and stays open until 9 PM on Fridays.
- Phone
- +1 757-229-4406
- Website
- wythecandy.com
- Hours
- Mon to Thu 10 AM to 8 PMFri 10 AM to 9 PMSat 9:30 AM to 9 PMSun 10 AM to 8 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 Virginia?
H.E. Williams Candy Co in Chesapeake tops this list with a 4.9 average from 246 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 Virginia?
The Virginia chocolate shop directory lists all 83 shops we track there, with filters, a city breakdown and an open-now toggle.