The Candy Factory

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15 N Main St
Lexington, NC 27292

The Candy Factory, located in the heart of historic Lexington, NC, is celebrated as the #1 candy store in North Carolina by Food Network Magazine. This charming vintage shop offers a delightful assortment of nostalgic candies, chocolates, and unique novelty items, making it a perfect destination for sweet-toothed visitors of all ages.

With an extensive selection that includes Red Bird peppermint puffs, fresh creamy fudge, and a variety of old-fashioned treats, The Candy Factory encapsulates the joy of childhood candy shopping. The store also features toys and party favors, ensuring an enchanting experience that recaptures fond memories of simpler times.

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4.545 reviews
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Jessie D.
7/14/2025

The Candy Factory will always get a 5-star rating from me. The nostalgia of this place is unmatched. When you walk up the steps to enter and see the beautiful and playful window displays, then you...

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Mike B.
9/6/2025

We stopped in while visiting the area and were so glad we did. This shop is a true local gem with a nostalgic, small-town charm. The shelves are packed with an impressive variety of candy--from...

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Tim S.
7/13/2025

Great old-timey candy store located in downtown Lexington. Tons of homemade candy behind the large counter, along with fudge. Tim loves fudge. No vanilla fudge at the time I went, which was a...

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Marc T.
11/9/2024

The Candy Factory is in historic Uptown Lexington surrounded by other shops and restaurants. It is a go to for all candy lovers and also offers toys and holiday decorations. It does not have a...

M B.
8/1/2025

It's too bad they stopped selling peanut butter meltaways with sea salt. Not sure why they would stop selling them they used to sell out all the time.

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