Southern Candymakers

My history with Southern Candymakers begins long before I met them as a born and bred New Englander when living in Wayland MA outside of Boston. Starting around 1982 I homemade turtles for family and friends for Xmas every year. People liked them so much that they became a must-do for me for years. That is till one of my several trips to New Orleans about 20-25 years ago when I was staying at what was probably the La Galerie Hotel on Decatur St. So it was during a short walk along Decatur St that I met Southern Candymakers as a non-descript storefront with hanging plastic sheets for a front door. So I walked in. And there was a display case with tortues which I instantly recognized as the turtles of my past. And they were good. So good that I decided to thereafter to buy tortues from Southern Candymakers for all my Xmas fans. Not a hard decision to make because not only were turtles a labor of love to make, they are frankly, a lot of work. I have bought tortues and other confections from Southern Candymakers ever since on and off and they are now my go-to store for all candy I wish to send to anyone for any reason. And of course, Xmas 2023. So, sorry Southern Candymakers, no one recommended you to me, you were just an accident of traveling and moving around the US. And thank you Southern Candymakers for your enduring presence near and far from Pennsylvania. WTM.

For over 20 years I’ve been a happy Southern Candymakers customer. I’m from NOLA but now live in a different city. When I return from visiting NOLA my friends and customers wanna know if I brought back some pralines and milk chocolate tortues. Can’t come home without ‘em. Every year I love stopping by Southern Candymakers and scoring some hand crafted candies that are uniquely New Orleans! Thank you Southern Candymakers for being a source of enjoyment, friendship and the very best service ever!

The Southern Candy Makers has a very wide selection of store made candies. They make delicious pralines in the store and stock milk, white and dark chocolate candies of all types. They also have and sell a selection of coffee. The staff are friendly and helpful and service is very quick. A nice spot for a sweet treat.

Great marketing - the sweet smell of cooking rich chocolate and caramel was wafting out the door onto the sidewalk - we were drawn into the store. We were then greeted by a super friendly and knowledgeable counter person who offered samples of several items, including some irresistible dark chocolate covered apricots and orange peel slices. We then watched the "Pralines," being made right from the copper kettle. We ended up with a dozen or so of several different types of "Pralines," and a dozen dark chocolate covered apricots and orange peel slices. We also had a chance to chat with the owner about the shop, the beautiful candies, and learning to water skiing on the bayou. Great place, excellent sweets, friendly staff, and they ship!