Best couture candy and retro treats at these Palm Beach County Halloween stores
Whether you’re into couture bonbons or retro sweets that whisper childhood memories, these local spots deliver treats worth the trip.
According to the National Confectioners Association, 92% of Americans say they’ll celebrate Halloween with chocolate and candy, and 85% plan to stock up before Oct. 31. That means shelves are clearing fast, especially for seasonal specialties.
From eyeball-shaped bonbons to peanut butter cups made to order, these destinations offer thrills, chills and sweets that steal the spotlight.
Bulk Candy Store in West Palm Beach
During Halloween season, Bulk Candy Store goes all out with decor. This scary fellow, reminiscent of Pennywise, kept following me when I was trying to get past him.
At Bulk Candy Store, nostalgia meets spectacle and sometimes a scare. When visiting, I wandered toward the counter where personalized peanut butter cups are made, only to lock eyes with an animatronic creature straight out of Stephen King’s “IT” which turned toward me every time I moved, a creepy reminder that Halloween candy can come with a side of fright.
Brothers Brian and Ken Shenkman have transformed this West Palm Beach landmark into a candy wonderland, complete with a chocolate-making station and a popcorn room perfumed with 70 flavors including blue raspberry and green apple. Shelves brim with retro favorites; mine include Chuckles, Drops and Goldberg’s Peanut Chews, alongside modern treats and custom creations. The shop also offers a reservations-required behind-the-scenes tour for candy lovers who want to see the magic in action; it boasts a TripAdvisor top 10 score. For Halloween, order ahead for personalized sweets or just wander in for a sugar rush and a few goosebumps.
Norman Love Confections in Boca Raton and Delray Beach
Norman Love's Halloween treats are almost too gorgeous to eat.
Norman Love Confections isn’t just a chocolate shop but the work of a celebrated chocolatier whose name is synonymous with edible art. Based on Florida’s Gulf Coast, Love has earned international acclaim for his jewel-like chocolates, each hand-painted and layered with imaginative flavors. Seasonal collections often include playful nods to holidays, making his Palm Beach County boutiques the ultimate destination for Halloween treats that feel and taste like couture candy.
This year’s lineup features "Blood Orange" in dark chocolate; "Wicked Dark" with 76% bittersweet chocolate; "Candy Bar" with peanut caramel; "Raspberry Caramel" in a white chocolate shell painted like an eyeball; and a refined peanut butter cup. Boxes of 10, 16 or 25 pieces are priced at $34, $49 and $68, available online and in-store.
Bissinger’s in Palm Beach
Baker's dozen or unlucky number? Bissinger's clever Black Coffin Gift Box has 13 pieces priced $48.
Founded in France in the 17th century, this heritage chocolatier offers seasonal assortments and signature pieces like sea salt caramels and fruit-filled truffles. Once a confectioner to European nobility, the brand still uses centuries-old recipes, handcrafting chocolates in small batches for a luxurious experience.
For those seeking Halloween indulgence, the shop offers fun themed assortments including a "Black Coffin" gift box with 13 chocolates ($48), the "Halloween Skull Collection" with 16 pieces ($38), and milk chocolate Halloween cookies ($42 for 12). In our office, the first pieces to disappear were the Halloween-esque chocolate covered oranges.
Oh My Chocolate in West Palm Beach
Oh My Chocolate on Clematis Street offers a selection of housemade Belgian bonbons.
Flor Nordine channels European artistry into every piece she makes. After learning the secrets of fine chocolate in Belgium and mastering gelato in Italy, Nordine treats her two-bite bonbons with the same care as her frozen creations, layering flavors for depth and balance. Her red velvet gelato is a standout, marrying silky chocolate with a whisper of creaminess for a decadent bite.
The shop itself feels like a whimsical treasure trove, with shelves of stuffed animals adding carnival-ish charm to the sweet experience. For Halloween, Nordine recommends ordering ahead to secure her seasonal specialties.
Diana Biederman is the Palm Beach Post's new food & restaurant writer. Care to share news tips about the local dining scene? Please send them to [email protected]. Help support our journalism. Subscribe today.
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