Give A Real Treat This Halloween With Homemade Candy From These 7 Jersey Shore Shops

Giving the little ghouls a special treat is easy this Halloween. Just stop at one of the fine local handmade candy shops in the area.

If it can be made, they are making it at our wonderful local Jersey Shore candy crafters. Furthermore there is a rich history when it comes to local candy shops here. Most notably with our famous boardwalks. Candy shops on the boardwalk have been around since the 1800's. Meanwhile, most people connect those olden days and the boardwalk with the advent of Salt Water Taffy. However fudge and chocolate have always been a big part of local candy and confection shops along the boards for generations.

From locally sourced ingredients that go into the candies, to employing people from the local communities. Right down to the generations of children, and their children indulging on delicious treat and making memories. Whether it's the local downtown chocolate store. A candy maker on the highway into our out of a seaside community, or as we said, the good old board walk candy shop.  These relics from days gone by are alive and well here at the Shore, and the perfect special treat for the important trick or treaters in your life.

Meanwhile, as my buddy Carl said, just keep it for the kids who you really like, or who's dad's got something cool, like a man cave with a kegerator.

Here are some fine local chocolatiers and more for your sweet fangs this Halloween!

Winter Hours: Saturday & Sunday 12:00 - 4:00 weather permitting. Taffy, Fudge, Chocolate, Coconut Patties. They have it all, for over 60 years. https://berkeleycandy.com/shop/ols/categories/special

Homemade candy at it's finest, plus some hard to get national brands too. The place is always nicely decorated for each holiday, and really gives off that old school general store vibe

The gang at this Ocean County staple start with the highest quality Cocoa Beans and process them to create a mix that can be combined with quality fruits, nuts, creams, jellies and just about anything else you could imagine. They will freeze their candies and ship them all over the country for your little trick or treaters outside of Jersey.  https://vanholtenschocolates.com/

This place does it all. Plus they can teach YOU to do it all with their chocolate and candy making classes! Chocolate Belles can make you the perfect candy collection for Halloween or any holiday, plus amazing cakes and specialty items as well. https://www.instagram.com/p/Cyvp0JULdU_/?img_index=1

Third Avenue Chocolate Shoppe has everything you need to get your sugar fix. Whether you need a piece of candy to satisfy your sweet tooth, a gift for a friend, favors for an event, or client gifts, they have you covered. Plus they are open 7 days a week! https://www.thirdavenuechocolateshoppe.com/

Good God this place is dangerous. In a good way. I used to go pick up my kids Scout candy fundraisers here. If you walk in that front door, they gotcha! LOL it's so amazing. Personally I love the chocolate bars, one of the few things still affordable in this world. Nothing better than a fresh made chocolate bar. https://oldmonmouth.shop/

These folks have been slingin' their world famous pralines since 1973. Check out their Asbury Park location for Halloween themed goodies here: https://www.riverstreetsweets.com/collections/halloween-gifts