Southern Candymakers
Shops · New Orleans, LA
About
The smell of warm sugar and pecans fills the air at this family-owned French Quarter staple. Southern Candymakers has been crafting fresh pralines, toffees, and chocolate assortments in-house since 1992. Their creamy praline samples are a daily ritual for passersby on Decatur Street, and the shop supplies its old-fashioned handmade treats nationwide through shipping.
You'll find classic candy shop favorites like Tortues and caramels alongside ice cream for a quick treat. The shop stays busy with locals and tourists alike, so expect a line. Prices are moderate, and the shop is open daily from 10am to 6pm. If you're walking the Quarter, it's an easy stop near Bienville Street.
Features
- ✓Get a free warm praline sample
- ✓Watch candymakers at work in the shop
- ✓Order Tortues and toffees for shipping
Good for
Practical
What people say
Rated from 450 reviews. 4 community ratings. View this venue on Yelp
From the community
“Hands down, the best pralines in the city!”
As a local, I frequently take friends to this place, or I bring their pralines along when I travel to see others.
A visitor · Over a year ago
“Great Pralines”
This is a compact shop with excellent, freshly made pralines and chocolates produced on the premises.
A guest · Over a year ago
Frequently Asked Questions
What products does Southern Candymakers sell? +
They sell fresh pralines, tortues, toffees, caramels, chocolate assortments, and ice cream.
Do they offer online ordering? +
Yes, Southern Candymakers supplies nationwide through shipping, so online ordering is available.
What are the hours? +
Open daily from 10am to 6pm, as confirmed by Yelp.
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