The One Small City In Georgia With Delicious Sweets On Every Corner
Foodie towns with lots of fantastic restaurants are great, don’t get us wrong. But what sounds even better is the idea of a foodie town filled with sweets. If you’re looking for candy and chocolate in Georgia, no place is much better than downtown Dahlonega. It’s the sweetest place in the Peach State. Check it out:

Dahlonega is an adorable town where it feels like time stands still. The downtown area is particularly charming, with plenty of historic buildings.

Connie's Ice Cream Parlor, 18 N Park St, Dahlonega, GA 30533, USA
Connie's Ice Cream Parlor is the type of old-fashioned spot that fits perfectly into downtown Dahlonega. You'll find a diner-style experience here, complete with a black and white-checkered floor.
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There are 24 flavors of ice cream here, plus specialty sundaes. Connie's also serves up sandwiches and salads, if you're looking for heavier fare!
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The Fudge Factory, 8 N Park St, Dahlonega, GA 30533, USA
This second-generation candy shop specializes in fudge of many different flavors, and, of course, chocolate. If you've never had homemade caramel, you're in for a treat!

One local specialty is the Dahlonega Nugget, a delicious mixture of pecans, caramel, and chocolate.

Paul Thomas Chocolates, 102 Public Square N, Dahlonega, GA 30533, USA
Paul Thomas Chocolates leans heavily towards chocolates, as you might suspect from the name, but there are all kinds of sweet treats here. You'll find taffy, kettle corn, gummies, and more.

Everything sold here is made right in the kitchen on-site, so it's as fresh as can be! If you're a fan of chocolate, this place belongs on your bucket list for sure... chocolate-covered Oreos, pretzels, marshmallows, and more are all on the shelves here.

Kilwins Dahlonega, 40 Public Square, Dahlonega, GA 30533, USA
Kilwins serves up chocolate and fudge as well, but what distinguishes this place from many others is that it has ice cream also. This Kilwins is housed in a historic building that was once a general store.
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Definitely make sure to grab some ice cream while you're in Kilwins. There are a variety of delicious flavors.

Dahlonega General Store, 24 Public Square, Dahlonega, GA 30533, USA
There's something about old-fashioned country stores that bring back so much nostalgia, and the Dahlonega General Store is as old-fashioned as it gets.

You'll find all kinds of souvenirs and goodies here, but, of course, there's plenty of old-fashioned candy to choose from!
Have you ever been to any of these candy stores in Dahlonega? What’s your favorite foodie town in Georgia? Share your thoughts in the comments!
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