Foodie towns with lots of fantastic restaurants are great, don’t get us wrong. But what sounds even better is the idea of a foodie town filled with sweets. If you’re looking for candy and chocolate in Georgia, no place is much better than downtown Dahlonega. It’s the sweetest place in the Peach State. Check it out:
J. Stephen Conn/Flickr Dahlonega is an adorable town where it feels like time stands still. The downtown area is particularly charming, with plenty of historic buildings.
- Connie’s Ice Cream Parlor: 18 N Park St, Dahlonega, GA 30533
Connie’s Ice Cream & Sandwich Shop/Facebook Connie’s Ice Cream Parlor is the type of old-fashioned spot that fits perfectly into downtown Dahlonega. You’ll find a diner-style experience here, complete with a black and white-checkered floor. Connie’s Ice Cream Parlor, 18 N Park St, Dahlonega, GA 30533, USA
Connie’s Ice Cream & Sandwich Shop/Facebook There are 24 flavors of ice cream here, plus specialty sundaes. Connie’s also serves up sandwiches and salads, if you’re looking for heavier fare!
- The Fudge Factory; 8 N Park St, Dahlonega, GA 30533
The Fudge Factory/Google Maps This second-generation candy shop specializes in fudge of many different flavors, and, of course, chocolate. If you’ve never had homemade caramel, you’re in for a treat! The Fudge Factory, 8 N Park St, Dahlonega, GA 30533, USA
Fernando Rodriguez/Google Maps One local specialty is the Dahlonega Nugget, a delicious mixture of pecans, caramel, and chocolate.
- Paul Thomas Chocolates: 102 Public Square N, Dahlonega, GA 30533
Paul Thomas Chocolates/Google Maps Paul Thomas Chocolates leans heavily towards chocolates, as you might suspect from the name, but there are all kinds of sweet treats here. You’ll find taffy, kettle corn, gummies, and more. Paul Thomas Chocolates, 102 Public Square N, Dahlonega, GA 30533, USA
Otto VeeDub/Google Maps Everything sold here is made right in the kitchen on-site, so it’s as fresh as can be! If you’re a fan of chocolate, this place belongs on your bucket list for sure… chocolate-covered Oreos, pretzels, marshmallows, and more are all on the shelves here.
- Kilwins Dahlonega: 40 Public Square, Dahlonega, GA 30533
Kilwins Dahlonega/Google Maps Kilwins serves up chocolate and fudge as well, but what distinguishes this place from many others is that it has ice cream also. This Kilwins is housed in a historic building that was once a general store. Kilwins Dahlonega, 40 Public Square, Dahlonega, GA 30533, USA
Kilwins Chocolate/Google Maps Definitely make sure to grab some ice cream while you’re in Kilwins. There are a variety of delicious flavors.
- Dahlonega General Store: 24 Public Square, Dahlonega, GA 30533
Rajeev Saxena/Google Maps There’s something about old-fashioned country stores that bring back so much nostalgia, and the Dahlonega General Store is as old-fashioned as it gets. Dahlonega General Store, 24 Public Square, Dahlonega, GA 30533, USA
Dahlonega General Store You’ll find all kinds of souvenirs and goodies here, but, of course, there’s plenty of old-fashioned candy to choose from!
Have you ever been to any of these candy stores in Dahlonega? What’s your favorite foodie town in Georgia? Share your thoughts in the comments!
J. Stephen Conn/Flickr
Dahlonega is an adorable town where it feels like time stands still. The downtown area is particularly charming, with plenty of historic buildings.
Connie’s Ice Cream & Sandwich Shop/Facebook
Connie’s Ice Cream Parlor is the type of old-fashioned spot that fits perfectly into downtown Dahlonega. You’ll find a diner-style experience here, complete with a black and white-checkered floor.
Connie’s Ice Cream Parlor, 18 N Park St, Dahlonega, GA 30533, USA
There are 24 flavors of ice cream here, plus specialty sundaes. Connie’s also serves up sandwiches and salads, if you’re looking for heavier fare!
The Fudge Factory/Google Maps
This second-generation candy shop specializes in fudge of many different flavors, and, of course, chocolate. If you’ve never had homemade caramel, you’re in for a treat!
The Fudge Factory, 8 N Park St, Dahlonega, GA 30533, USA
Fernando Rodriguez/Google Maps
One local specialty is the Dahlonega Nugget, a delicious mixture of pecans, caramel, and chocolate.
Paul Thomas Chocolates/Google Maps
Paul Thomas Chocolates leans heavily towards chocolates, as you might suspect from the name, but there are all kinds of sweet treats here. You’ll find taffy, kettle corn, gummies, and more.
Paul Thomas Chocolates, 102 Public Square N, Dahlonega, GA 30533, USA
Otto VeeDub/Google Maps
Everything sold here is made right in the kitchen on-site, so it’s as fresh as can be! If you’re a fan of chocolate, this place belongs on your bucket list for sure… chocolate-covered Oreos, pretzels, marshmallows, and more are all on the shelves here.
Kilwins Dahlonega/Google Maps
Kilwins serves up chocolate and fudge as well, but what distinguishes this place from many others is that it has ice cream also. This Kilwins is housed in a historic building that was once a general store.
Kilwins Dahlonega, 40 Public Square, Dahlonega, GA 30533, USA
Kilwins Chocolate/Google Maps
Definitely make sure to grab some ice cream while you’re in Kilwins. There are a variety of delicious flavors.
Rajeev Saxena/Google Maps
There’s something about old-fashioned country stores that bring back so much nostalgia, and the Dahlonega General Store is as old-fashioned as it gets.
Dahlonega General Store, 24 Public Square, Dahlonega, GA 30533, USA
Dahlonega General Store
You’ll find all kinds of souvenirs and goodies here, but, of course, there’s plenty of old-fashioned candy to choose from!
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