There’s nothing quite like an old-fashioned candy shop…except for an old-fashioned candy shop that specializes in southern confections! Need some convincing? A visit to The Candy Cottage should do the trick. And while the southern sweets alone warrant a visit, the confection selection doesn’t end there. Take a look:
Downtown Ocean Springs is full of charming shops – and The Candy Cottage is one of them!
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As charming as it sounds, the candy store has been sweetening up Ocean Springs since opening in 1992.
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It may not be the largest store, but it’s brimming with tasty treats.
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And just like candy stores of yesteryear, it carries sweets of all sorts. There are old-fashioned favorites, seasonal candies, and lots more.
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But the specialty at The Candy Cottage is southern confections.
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Correction: homemade southern confections, which are cooked to perfection daily.
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Fudge and pralines are plentiful – and come in a variety of flavors.
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One of the store’s most popular treats, though, is its famous pecan log.
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The iconic treat is made using a family recipe that dates back to the 1930s and has roots in Louisiana.
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Can’t make it to The Candy Cottage? No problem; the sweet shop ships its treats worldwide!
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For more information, call The Candy Cottage at (228) 875-8268. You can also visit the shop’s website or Facebook page.
So, did you know about this charming sweet shop? Ever visited? Did you try any of its southern confections? If so, what’d you think? Tell us in the comments section.
This isn’t the only place in Ocean Springs you can satisfy your sweet tooth. Read about another here.
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Address: The Candy Cottage & Gourmet, 702 Washington Ave, Ocean Springs, MS 39564, USA
