The sweet smell of chocolates and springtime is in the air! Easter season has arrive. The Delaware River Towns is home to several talented artisanal chocolatiers and candy-makers. Here are 6 must-visit shops to satisfy your Easter sweet tooth:
Chocolate Box
39 N Union St, Lambertvile, NJ 08530
Photo credit: https://www.facebook.com/Lambertvillechocolate/
Fancy chocolates and confections as well as everyday favorites like pretzels and bark and gummies. Now under new ownership.
Clusters Caramel Corn
87 S Main St New Hope PA 18938
http://www.clusterscaramelcorn.com/
Deliciously sweet, and very addicting. Specialty flavors include Pumpkin Crisp, Cookie Explosion, Biscotti White Chocolate, and more. Every batch of caramel popcorn features Cluster’s special caramel coating over freshly popped popcorn.
Country Fair Chocolates
93 S Main St, New Hope, PA 18938
A charming shop featuring handmade chocolates in downtown New Hope.
Jelly Belly Bunny Corn from Minette’s Candies
Minette’s Candies
43 Bridge St, Frenchtown, NJ 08825
Tue-Sat: 11:00 am – 5:30 pm
Sun: 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Currently offering a wide selection of homemade candies from chocolates to truffles to coconut haystacks to glaced fruit. Many varieties of candies including licorice, gummies, Jelly Belly jelly beans, turkish taffy and much more. Cards and favors for all occasions.
Pierre’s Chocolates
360 West Bridge St. New Hope, PA 18938
Store hours are Monday-Friday 10-6, Saturday 10-5, & Sunday 12-4.
A family owned and operated chocolate shop offering the most exceptional chocolates and gifts. All chocolate is made on premise.
Solid dark chocolate seder plate for Passover from Pierre’s
Pierre’s dark chocolate Easter egg shell stuffed to the brim with assorted milk and dark chocolates.
Sciascia Confections (a.k.a The Painted Truffle)
19 Bridge Street, Stockton, NJ 08559
Hours of Operation:
Fridays: 3pm – 7pm
Saturdays: 9am – 4pm
Sundays: 10am – 4pm
Credit: https://sciasciaconfections.com/
Award-winning Artisanal Gourmet Chocolates, Confections, and French Macarons owned by Tom and Loren Sciascia.