Where to get your chocolate fix in Ohio.
Ohio chocolate should not be just for special occasions and holidays. In fact every day should be National Ohio Chocolate Day! And what better way to celebrate than to enjoy a piece of chocolate made right here in Ohio.
Below you will find a few of our favorite stops to stock up on our favorite confection, along with a few #MyOhioFun Road Trip notes.
ASHTABULA COUNTY
Marianne’s Chocolate
1038 Bridge Street
Ashtabula, Ohio 44004
440.964.0384 | marianneschocolates.com
Marianne’s Chocolates & Cheese
2241 OH-45, Austinburg, OH 44010
440.275.5028 | marianneschocolates.com
#MyOhioFun Road Trip notes:
Marianne’s Chocolate has two shops, one in Austinburg and one shop on Bridge Street in Ashtabula, Ohio and is part of the Historic Ashtabula Harbor. I want to warn you, their chocolate covered potato chips are habit forming. Besides a various selection of handmade chocolates, Marianne’s also offers a nice selection of homemade fudge.
The Historic Ashtabula Harbor and Bridge Street are just a few of the places you can explore in Ashtabula County. Ashtabula County is home to 19 covered bridges and the Grand River Valley, with over 26+ wineries to explore.
Looking for more area information? Visit our friends at
Ashtabula County Convention & Visitors Bureau.
COLUMBIANA COUNTY
Heggy’s Confectionery
296 East State Street, Salem, Ohio 44460
telephone: (330) 332-5723
heggysalliance.com
Not only can you find delicious chocolates and nuts, you can also enjoy a meal in their diner.
CUYAHOGA COUNTY
Malley’s Chocolates
Various locations throughout Northern Ohio.
malleys.com
This hometown favorite, family run business has been making chocolate for over 80 years.
FRANKLIN COUNTY
Anthony-Thomas Candy Co.
1777 Arlingate Lane, Columbus, Ohio 43228
website
Factory tours available: Yes
Open House Tours are open to the public and appointments are not necessary.
September-May, Tues & Thurs, 9am to 3pm. June-August, Tues, Weds & Thurs, 9am to 3pm
GEAUGA COUNTY
White House Chocolates
14607 Kinsman Rd, Burton, OH 440621
website
#MyOhioFun Road Trip notes:
The above chocolate stops are located within Ohio’s fourth largest Amish community and a great place to take a one day trip. LEARN MORE.
During the month of March, Geauga County celebrates Ohio Maple season, with festivals, pancake events, tree tapping and more. LEARN MORE.
Check out this chocolate wheel! Don’t you just want to put your fingers in it?
GUERNSEY COUNTY
Nothing But Chocolate
1218 Southgate Parkway, Cambridge, OH 43725
740-439-5754 | website
#MyOhioFun Road Trip notes:
Not only can you find great chocolate in Cambridge, you can also find great bakery. Make sure you allow time for a visit to Kennedy’s Bakery at 1025 E. Wheeling Ave., Great donuts and bakery with “chocolate”.
HOLMES COUNTY
Coblentz Chocolate Company
4917 State Route 515
Walnut Creek, OH 44687
800.338.9341 | coblentzchocolates.com
A family-owned and -operated business, Coblentz Chocolate Company began in 1987.
Looking for a fun road trip that includes a stop at Coblentz Chocolate Company?
Click here to learn more.
MAHONING COUNTY
Gorant Chocolatier Flagship Store
400 Boardman Poland Rd., Boardman, OH 44512
330.758-4208 | gorant.com
Gorant Chocolatiers has been producing delicious morsels of goodness since 1949.
#MyOhioFun Road Trip notes:
1. The Mint Meltaways are delicious.
2. After eating all that delicious chocolate, a relaxing walk through a beautiful garden may be a great way to take off a few of those calories. Fellows Riverside Gardens is just a 15-20 minute ride from the factory, and well worth trip.
“This twelve-acre display garden features a landscape of remarkable beauty with diverse and colorful plant displays, roses of all classes, seasonal displays of annuals, perennials, flowering bulbs, and scenic vistas.”
Open to the public and FREE.
Location: 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown, OH 44509
330.740.7116 | website
Looking for more area information? Visit our friends at YoungstownLive.com.
STARK COUNTY
Ben Heggy’s Candies
743 Cleveland Ave., N.W., Canton, OH 447020
website
Ben Heggy’s has been crafting chocolates since 1923.
Besides various chocolates, Heggy’s also sells a selection of roasted nuts. Located in the shop is a little diner where you can order hamburgers, hot dogs and more. If you love french fries, we suggest that you order yourself a side order of fries. Their fries are fried in peanut oil and then topped with a pat of butter.
Heggy’s Nut Shop
3200 Tuscarawas St., W. Canton, OH
heggysnutshop.com
If you love fine chocolates, fresh-roasted nuts, home-made ice cream, small diners and French fries plated-up like nowhere else, then you owe yourself a road trip to one of Ohio’s nut and chocolate stops with deep area history and quite a following.
This diner and nut shop located in the Canton area has been a favorite stop for those seeking out their fresh-roasted nuts and local favorite Ben Heggy’s Chocolates like butter creams, peanut clusters, French mints and more. All individually wrapped so you can pick your favorites.
But wait there is more. French fry lovers rejoice! Heggy’s serves-up a plate of French fries like no place I have ever been to with a pad of butter on top! Can you guess what they fry them in?
Although the diner is small their menu includes all the favorites like hamburgers, chili hot dogs, sandwiches, soups, milkshakes? sundaes, and those French fries.
Perfect little road trip if you are looking to satisfy your sweet tooth or a nut craving. Or mark another 50’s type diner off your list.
Deliciously Different Candies
136 N Canal St, Canal Fulton, OH
330.854.4400 | Facebook
This little candy shop in Downtown Canal Fulton is the go to spot in town for chocolate. Just to purchase a box of their famous “Canal Mudd” is worth the trip.
Enjoy the day. Just about a block down the road is the Dragonfly Tea Room. Make reservations ahead of time. To learn more about the tea room click here.
Harry London Candies
5353 Lauby Rd, North Canton, OH 44720
800.333.3629 | fanniemay.com
Factory tours available: Yes
Tours are FREE and depart hourly: Monday – Thursday from 11am – 4pm
For more information about tours click here.
All of the above chocolate stops are located near tourist attractions and beautiful parks. Enjoy a one day trip as you sample chocolates from around Ohio. If your favorite chocolate stop did not make our list, feel free to let us know.
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