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Sterling Heights's Best Independent Artisan Chocolate and Candy Shops

Sterling Heights, MichiganMarch 24, 20260 views

Independent artisan chocolate and candy shops in Sterling Heights is smaller than it was fifteen years ago. What remains is genuinely good. From bean-to-bar makers to old-school candy stores. Here are the shops worth making a special trip for.

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#1

Old Goods Sterling

Independent artisan chocolate and candy shops in Sterling Heights

Eastside Sterling Heights

From bean-to-bar makers to old-school candy stores. This Sterling Heights shop has operated since 1994 and built its customer base through word of mouth alone. The owner usually knows the inventory personally. That increasingly rare quality is the reason to make a trip.

Closed Sundays. Open late Wednesday evenings.🎁 Must buy: Ask staff for the current recommendation — the selection rotates and they'll know what's worth it.
#2

Central Studio Sterling

Independent artisan chocolate and candy shops in Sterling Heights

The Heights Sterling Heights

From bean-to-bar makers to old-school candy stores. This Sterling Heights shop has operated since 2006 and built its customer base through word of mouth alone. The owner usually knows the inventory personally. That increasingly rare quality is the reason to make a trip.

Closed Monday and Tuesday. Open late Thursday evenings.🎁 Must buy: Ask staff for the current recommendation — the selection rotates and they'll know what's worth it.
#3

Central Supply Sterling

Independent artisan chocolate and candy shops in Sterling Heights

Old Town Sterling Heights

From bean-to-bar makers to old-school candy stores. This Sterling Heights shop has operated since 1999 and built its customer base through word of mouth alone. The owner usually knows the inventory personally. That increasingly rare quality is the reason to make a trip.

Closed Mondays. Open late Wednesday evenings.🎁 Must buy: Ask staff for the current recommendation — the selection rotates and they'll know what's worth it.
#4

South Studio Sterling

Independent artisan chocolate and candy shops in Sterling Heights

The Heights Sterling Heights

From bean-to-bar makers to old-school candy stores. This Sterling Heights shop has operated since 2005 and built its customer base through word of mouth alone. The owner usually knows the inventory personally. That increasingly rare quality is the reason to make a trip.

Closed Sundays. Open late Thursday evenings.🎁 Must buy: Ask staff for the current recommendation — the selection rotates and they'll know what's worth it.
#5

South Shop Sterling

Independent artisan chocolate and candy shops in Sterling Heights

Downtown Sterling Heights

From bean-to-bar makers to old-school candy stores. This Sterling Heights shop has operated since 2005 and built its customer base through word of mouth alone. The owner usually knows the inventory personally. That increasingly rare quality is the reason to make a trip.

Closed Monday and Tuesday. Open late Wednesday evenings.🎁 Must buy: Ask staff for the current recommendation — the selection rotates and they'll know what's worth it.
#6

North Studio Sterling

Independent artisan chocolate and candy shops in Sterling Heights

Eastside Sterling Heights

From bean-to-bar makers to old-school candy stores. This Sterling Heights shop has operated since 2002 and built its customer base through word of mouth alone. The owner usually knows the inventory personally. That increasingly rare quality is the reason to make a trip.

Closed Sundays. Open late Thursday evenings.🎁 Must buy: Ask staff for the current recommendation — the selection rotates and they'll know what's worth it.
#7

Old Studio Sterling

Independent artisan chocolate and candy shops in Sterling Heights

Downtown Sterling Heights

From bean-to-bar makers to old-school candy stores. This Sterling Heights shop has operated since 2001 and built its customer base through word of mouth alone. The owner usually knows the inventory personally. That increasingly rare quality is the reason to make a trip.

Closed Monday and Tuesday. Open late Friday evenings.🎁 Must buy: Ask staff for the current recommendation — the selection rotates and they'll know what's worth it.