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Press picks, until locals rank their own Top 5s. Sourced from the local food press. As seen in Step Out Columbus and 614NOW. Updated September 2026.
Pure Imagination Chocolatier · Grandview Heights
This locally owned Grandview chocolatier takes its cue from Willy Wonka for an award-winning lineup of handmade chocolates, decadent and beautifully decorated, with fudge besides. The presentation is part of the pleasure, and the chocolates taste even better than they look. Order a box of the handmade chocolates and some fudge.
Schmidt's Fudge Haus · German Village
This German Village shop is one of the city's original purveyors of chocolates and fudge, with fan favorites like hand-dipped buckeyes, chocolate pretzels, turtles and Schmurtles, plus as much fudge as anyone could want. Order a box of buckeyes and a slab of fudge.
Winans Coffee & Chocolate · German Village
This German Village cafe is a hotspot for coffee and chocolate lovers alike, carrying a variety of indulgent, premium chocolates alongside its flavored lattes. Order a box of the chocolates to go with a latte.
Anthony-Thomas Candy Shoppes · West Columbus
The Arlingate Lane factory shop is the retail home of this Columbus candy maker. Its chocolates and molded buckeyes are the draw, with the factory in the same building. Pick up a box of buckeyes after visiting the shop.
Buckeye Candy Company · Gahanna
This Gahanna candy shop moved to a larger Granville Street storefront after its first location nearby. The shelves hold a broad mix of candy, including unusual sweets from around the world. Browse the selection and take home a few unfamiliar finds.