This Candy Store in New Mexico Was Ripped Straight From The Pages Of A Fairytale
By Melissa Mahoney|Published March 28, 2023
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I'm an east coast girl living in a west coast world. I grew up in New England before moving to SoCal for several years. I then lived in NYC or a year before moving to AZ in 2009. I worked in the entertainment industry for many years of my adult life and have a deep love for photography, writing, and traveling around the U.S. as well as to far-flung locations around the world. Travel is my life and writing about it is a dream!
Do you have a sweet tooth and dream of chocolate and sugary treats? Well, visiting a candy store is the best way to satisfy those cravings. And there’s no better place to get candy in town than at Buffett’s Candies. It may even be the best candy store in New Mexico, but you’ll have to try it and find out for yourself!
Buffett's Candies certainly stands out against the Albuquerque landscape that surrounds it. This red-and-white striped building complete with a giant red-and-white striped candy cane is one of the most noticeable buildings in town.
This New Mexico-based candy store was started in 1956 by George Buffett who wanted nothing more than to have his own business. So, his mother suggested a candy store. Since Buffett's Candies opened, it has become a tradition in New Mexico.
When you come to Buffett's Candies, you'll be in awe at the variety of sweets they make and sell. You can try the gourmet popcorn that comes in sweet flavors like butter rum and caramel or more savory flavors like cheddar cheese and green chili cheese.
'Tis the season for seasonal treats here at Buffett's Candies, too. This candy store makes special treats and sweets at certain times of the year depending on the holiday.
If there's one item that Buffett's Candies is known for its piñon nut rolls. Piñon nuts grow in New Mexico and, due to their texture and sweetness, George Buffett thought they were a perfect ingredient in making these sweet and tasty rolls.
See how these candies are made on this YouTube video:
Have you tried the candies and chocolates and popcorn from Buffett’s Candies yet? Do you have another favorite place you believe to be the best candy store in New Mexico? If so, please mention it in the comments. For more information on Buffett’s Candies and to place an online order, visit the Buffett’s Candies official website. You can also give the Buffett’s Candies Facebook page a follow for updates.