Los Angeles is known for its wide variety of delicious sweets, making it an ideal destination for candy lovers. From classic candy shops to more modern ones, here are some of the best candy stores in Los Angeles.
The Best Candy Stores in Los Angeles
Compartès Chocolate
Made in Los Angeles, 70-year old gourmet chocolatier Compartès makes their decadent, wildly inventive chocolate bars and truffles from scratch daily, sourced from local farmers markets. Be warned though—choosing a chocolate bar for yourself may be the hardest decision you make for the day—from Matcha Green Tea White Chocolate to Avocado Chocolate, it's almost impossible to choose just one (let alone when they have limited editions like the Donuts & Coffee Milk Chocolate Bar available). For kids? We're pretty sure the Cereal Bowl Chocolate Bar reigns supreme. These bars really feel like a gift as their wrapping is stunning—almost too pretty to unwrap.
5735 West Adams Blvd.
Los Angeles
Online: compartes.com
Fugetsu-Do
Apart from Fugetsu-Do's beautiful confections, it boasts quite possibly the most incredible immigrant origin story of any candy shop in town. The Kito family-run business opened in 1903 and ran until the World War II-era Executive Order sent Japanese-Americans to internment camps in 1942. The Kitos were sent to a camp in Wyoming, where the owner made mochi for his fellow detainees with their donated sugar rations. As soon as they were released, the Kitos returned to their original location on First St. and worked to buy back their shop and baking machinery, sleeping in a temple in the interim. Today, nearly 120 years later, the store is run by his son, 3rd generation master wagashi confectioner Brian Kito!
Fugetsu-Do has a mochi (rice cake candy) or a manju (sweet bean-filled rice cake candy) for every palate: plum-shaped steamed mochi, rainbow-decorated dango, and strawberry-flavored mochi with peanut butter filling, among others. And yes—for the Valentine purists, there is even a chocolate-flavored mochi filled with chocolate ganache!
Good to Know: You can sample the many types of mochi and manju at their Little Tokyo store daily, find them in limited quantities at local markets (Marukai, Mitsuwa, Nijiya, Tokyo Central, Tokyo Fish Market, and Uwajimayaor) or order online from japansuper.com.
315 E. First St.
Los Angeles
Online: fugetsu-do.com
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Galco's Soda Pop Stop
Another shop operating in Los Angeles for over 100 years, Galco's Soda Pop Stop had humble beginnings as a Highland Park Italian grocery store. Today, it boasts over 600 types of sodas, beers from around the world, specialty wine and champagne, and of course, something for the little ones—a vintage candy corner! Show your kids your favorite sweets from your childhood and help them discover Pop Rocks, Candy Buttons, Wax Lips, and more. There's even a retro toy corner for the tots!
Good to Know: Don't miss their Soda Creation Station, where your kids can make their very own soda pop—selecting between 100 different syrup options.
5702 York Blvd.
Los Angeles
Online: sodapopstop.com
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Jack's Candy
Planning on going a little wild, candy-wise? Look no further than Jack's Candy Store. From floor-to-ceiling there are stacks of every candy and treat you can imagine in this downtown warehouse. You can shop by brand, color, and theme, making planning a snap. Grab a piñata while you're there and stock up on sweets and gifts for the next birthday party.
Good to Know: There's a free customer parking lot, so it's a cinch to haul your loot back to the car.
777 S. Central Ave.
Los Angeles
Online: jackscandy.com
Sockerbit
Sockerbit, located near the Old Farmer's Market and The Grove, is a shop for the gummy-lovers, pure and simple. Sockerbit loosely translates into "sugar cube" in Swedish, which is also the namesake for one of their most popular candies (besides the Swedish fish of course)—a little square of homemade marshmallow that comes in pink or white.
7922 West 3rd St.
Los Angeles
Online: sockerbit.com
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Munchies
Munchies has the largest selection of Kosher candy in the city, from chocolate and gummies to lollipops and truffles. But whether you keep Kosher or not, you'll want to drop in for their biggest claim to fame: the largest selection of Gimbal's jelly beans this side of San Francisco. Niche, but 100% necessary.
Good to Know: Don't miss their chocolate dipped bananas covered in almond brittle.
8859 W. Pico Blvd.
Los Angeles
Online: lamunchies.com
