Two Kansas stores named top 5 candy shops in the nation. One is based in Wichita

A Wichita candy store made a national ranking for the 10 best candy shops in the U.S.

The Farris Wheel Candy Co., located at 9747 E. 21st St., got fifth place in this year’s ranking — three spots higher than it made last year.

“I’m always shocked; especially last year, I was completely shocked. And this year I was shocked again. And it’s neat that we actually moved up a couple spaces from last year,” Gerika Wulf, The Farris Wheel’s owner, told The Wichita Eagle.

The ranking, released June 20, was selected by experts and voted on by USA Today readers.

“These candy shops stand out because they offer a variety of delicious treats that you won’t always find in big chains or supermarkets. Plus, they offer the chance to discover new flavors, support local businesses, and enjoy a fun and nostalgic experience,” the ranking said.

According to the candy store’s website, the store offers fine chocolates, trail mixes, gummy candies, raisins, espresso beans and more.

USA Today’s best candy shops in the U.S.

The Sweet Granada, a candy store in Emporia, made second place in the ranking.

“We have the best fans and customers in the world!” Sweet Granada said on its Facebook page.

Sweet Granada sells a variety of different sweet products, including fudge, truffles and macaroons.

Here are USA Today’s top five best candy shops in the United States for 2024:

1. The Taffy Shop (Estes Park, Colorado)
2. The Sweet Granada (Emporia, Kansas)
3. Sweet Pete’s Candy (Jacksonville, Florida)
4. Bright’s Candies (Walla Walla, Washington)
5. The Farris Wheel Candy Co. (Wichita, Kansas)

Lindsay Smith

The Wichita Eagle

Lindsay Smith is a suburban news reporter for the Wichita Eagle, covering the communities of Andover, Bel Aire, Derby, Haysville and Kechi. She has been on The Eagle staff since 2022 and was the service journalism reporter for three years. She has a degree in communications with an emphasis in journalism from Wichita State, where she was editor-in-chief of the student newspaper, The Sunflower, for two years. You can reach her via email at lsmith@wichitaeagle.com.