Nichols Candies Inc

Chocolate is amazing. I will now never go anywhere else to get chocolate. All home made on premises. They have dark chocolate orange peels and dark and milk chocolate covered apricot. Absolutely 💯 delicious.
They are $39.00 pre pounds. But it is excellent chocolate. I will definitely go back .

The best chocolates around! Expensive but well worth it. Almond clusters are my favorite.

We’ve been meaning to go here for years and finally made it! What an awesome store. An amazing variety and selection of candy to choose from. And of course everything is delicious. There is nothing like an old fashioned candy shop, so make sure you stop in. One warning- they seem to close early at 2pm so make sure to check their hours before you go.

Old fashioned candy shop with chocolates, salt water taffy, caramels… Same family owned business for 90+ years

Nichols has been a staple candy shop for my family for years. They have the BEST Jordan almonds and my roommates and niece and nephew got a kick out of the lobster candy

Excellent selection of gourmet chocolates, as well as taffy, caramels and more. Pleasant staff. Something for everyone.

I stopped in here yesterday after a whale watch in Gloucester and I'm so happy I did. The woman working there was very friendly. She helped me choose all of my favorite candies. I ate 4 pieces on the way home to Connecticut and hid the rest of the box in my house so my husband won't eat them. Definitely the highlight at the end of a great day in Gloucester.

We had a great time visiting. It's well worth the trip, their chocolate & candy is delicious! There is a HUGE selection of candy, chocolates, fudge and more, here, I was pleasantly surprised! Plenty of chocolates to choose from, something for everyone, dark, milk, white, with and without nuts, caramel, crispy, peanut butter, nougat, and way more still...sugarfeee chocolate, etc.... and you can buy small amounts, per piece or per pound. An employee helped us selecting what we wanted and she kindly answered each question we had. Very knowledgable and helped us. They also have prepackaged bags to grab & go too. We bought some homemade maple chunks that dissolve a bit once you start eating them and wow, very nice, I've never tried anything like it before, they were so good. We could see some candy being made in the next room through the glass which was nice. Also, they have specialized chocolate bars for occasions which was cool to see. We stopped in on our way to the beach and it was easy to continue on our way right after. I'm definitely looking forward to going back!

I've shopped Nichols Candy for years, both in the store when I visited friends nearby, and now on-line, since I have moved away. The candy is always fresh and wonderful, and the service has always been spot on. This year they went above and beyond when they gift wrapped my selections, and shipped them the very next day! The chocolates I always order from Nichols are not available anywhere else, and they remind me of my beloved Dad who used to make these candies every Christmas.The boxes are always stuffed full and I am always thrilled with my purchase. This has become a beloved tradition for me!

Cast in time... This priceless candy shop seems never to change. It was here and excellent when I was in school in the area in the early 80s. More recently, I took a group of college students to visit New England over spring break and stopped at Nichols to satisfy my own nostalgia. And the students loved it. Superb chocolate candies made on the premises. Also try the sponge candy. You may never see it anywhere else. Enjoy this little treasure of a shop while it's still with us. It's the real deal.

It's simply the BEST chocolate anywhere. The proof is in the taste. It is surpassingly smooth and not overly sweet. Despite the challenges of ordering ahead of time, they couldn't have been nicer. My only critique is that the website needs to be a little more user friendly under the circumstances.

Came upon this place by chance while we were traveling, and had to stop and check it out. We were not disappointed! The staff was warm and welcoming. They've got a ton of variety and it really felt like stepping back in time - in a good way. But they are not coasting on nostalgia, the candy is mostly hand made, high quality and definitely delicious. It's not cheap but it's not overpried by any means. Definitely worth a stop.

I can't remember a holiday without Nichol's Chocolates - I was glad this Valentine's would be one of those sweet and special days, thanks to Nichol's! Sadly recent times and circumstances have made all things difficult. Upon googling I saw that you have to call and order ahead. I knew that would take some effort as they a rightfully so popular. I got lucky on my 40th redial. Jan took my order on Wednesday and I picked up on Friday. A simple "speakeasy-ish" knock on the door and my order was in hand. It was well worth the effort and patience as we all look for the "sweet spots" in these challenging times. Thanks Nichol's Chocolates for always being there!

The selection is amazing and you can get quite a bit in the half pound box. Dark and milk chocolate options for almost everything. Be prepared to have a difficult time choosing. Great views of the water outside as well. Definitely worth a trip if you're in the area.

Absolutely love the dark chocolate turtles! Had to go back twice in same day.

Nichols Candies is fantastic. They're a little confectioner right by the water thats been around since 1932 and makes some of the most delicious chocolates I've had the pleasure of eating. They're right on the way to grandmas house and have become a holiday tradition for my family. If you're hearing to Gloucester or Rockport make sure to stop by!

Really great old fashioned candy shop, where almost everything is made in house and is all delicious! The ladies behind the counter look like they've been there forever, and are very friendly and helpful. Classic New England!

What an absolutely neat place!! A piece of history, in business for 86 years and still looking original! 😃♥

A great old fashioned highway candy shop like you ted to see everywhere60 years ago. Go and enjoy. It's like something you would have seen on Cape Cod many years ago before…just go, relax and enjoy!
To someone having trouble with the service:
It's a slice of America from many years ago. It's not Disneyland or Walmart. If you didn't get good service or think the prices are too high then go to CVS, chances are the person you are buying candy for is not going to notice the difference.

I have been going here since I was 12. I love every moment of going , the sweet savory taste of chocolate to the sour,bitter surprise on your tongue to a hard candy! Fresh taste and a welcoming feeling :)