Ohio candy stores are great places to find a sweet gift for Christmas. Many offer online ordering and shipping as well as sugar-free varieties. (Credit: Ken Drenten)

By Ken Drenten

Ohio-made candy makes a wonderful holiday present, and you can get some now, even at the last minute. And yes, you can even put Ohio-made sugar-free candy in your Christmas stocking.

Most of the Ohio candy shops listed here provide both in-store purchases and online ordering and shipping. Many of them, as noted, provide sugar-free candies in addition to their regular varieties.

If you have time, these stores are excellent destinations for a short drive to enjoy the sights, tastes and sounds of the season.

For lots more information about candy shops and other great places to go this holiday season, go to Dusty Tires – Great Places to Visit in the Buckeye State.

Anthony-Thomas Candy Co. – Famous for their Buckeye candies. Sugar-free available. 1777 Arlingate Lane, Columbus.

B.A. Sweetie Candy Co. – The largest candy store in North America. Sugar-free available. 6770 Brookpark Road, Cleveland.

Boyd’s Retro Candy – They stock hard-to-find candy from decades past. Sugar-free available. 954 Phillips Ave., Toledo.

Coblentz Chocolate Co. – Chocolates from the heart of Amish country. Sugar-free available. 4917 SR 515, Walnut Creek.

Coons Candies – They’ve been making toffee and assorted chocolates since 1917. Sugar-free available. 16848 CR 113, Harpster.

Dietsch Brothers – A sweet Findlay tradition since 1937. Sugar-free available. 400 West Main Cross St., Findlay.

Gorant Chocolatier – Making fine hand-made candies since 1949. No sugar-free available. 8301 Market St., Youngstown.

Goumas Candyland – Founded in 1911, Goumas Candyland specializes in hand-dipped chocolates, candies and other treats. Sugar-free available. Three locations: 19 Claren Drive, Heath; 113 N. Prospect St., Granville; and 18 N. Park Place, Newark.

Grandpa’s Cheesebarn & Sweetie’s Chocolates – The “Sweetie’s” side of the business offers chocolates and candies. Sugar-free available. 3916 S. Cleveland Massillon Road, Norton.

Grandpa Joe’s Candy Shop – Offers dozens of varieties of bulk candies and candy bars. Sugar-free available. Locations in Chillicothe, Cuyahoga Falls, Miamisburg, Middletown, Springfield and Troy.

Harry Birt’s Store – Huge variety of homemade chocolates and candies. No online ordering, but this 100-year-plus business is well worth a trip. Sugar-free available. 501 Main St., New Weston.

Ben Heggy Candy Co. – Ben Heggy’s has been handcrafting chocolates and candies in Canton since 1923. No sugar-free available. 743 Cleveland Ave. NW, Canton.

Wittich’s Candy Shop – Established in 1840, it’s the nation’s oldest family owned and operated candy shop. No online ordering available. Sugar-free available. 117 W. High St., Circleville.

Ken Drenten is creator and manager of Dusty-Tires.com, a travel blog for out-of-the-ordinary places in Ohio.

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