Hebert Candies Is A Mansion Filled With Handmade Chocolate And Candies In Massachusetts
By Melissa Mahoney|Published September 28, 2021
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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!
If you grew up in central Massachusetts, you may have been to Hebert Candies many times. Best-known for its chocolates, Hebert’s has been a go-to confectionary in Massachusetts since 1917. When you visit and step through the doors of the Tudor mansion it’s housed in, it’s is like walking into a wonderland of chocolate and other delectable sweets. If you live in Massachusetts and have not yet been to Hebert Candy Mansion, you should make plans to visit.
The history of Hebert Candies dates back to more than 100 years ago. In 1917, a man by the name of Frederick Hebert began crafting chocolates and caramels in his kitchen using the finest ingredients he could find. He then sold the sweets to people in surrounding neighborhoods.
Demand for his delectable treats grew over the years, so he expanded operations and purchased a Tudor-style mansion in Shrewsbury in 1946. This became known as the "Candy Mansion."
In 1956, Mr. Hebert introduced the country to white chocolate after tasting some in Europe while searching for fine ingredients to use in his recipes. The popularity of white chocolate grew around the United States after his discovery and remains popular today.
Over 100 years later, Hebert's still uses the finest ingredients in its small-batch, handcrafted sweets. You can certainly taste the quality in every delicious bite.
Among the most popular items at the Candy Mansion are the Genevas - solid bites of milk, white, or 53% dark chocolate. They come in plain or with almond and are a must-buy product here!
Holidays are often the best times to visit Hebert's Candy Mansion. Not only is it festively decorated, but you'll find special treats that aren't available other times of the year. Around Easter, they make chocolate bunnies, baskets filled with all sorts of goodies, and some of the best jelly beans you'll ever have. And Christmas brings Santa pops, special gift boxes, and plenty of edible stocking stuffers.
As if the selection of candies and chocolates wasn't enough, Hebert's offers ice cream, too! Selling local Bliss ice cream, there are plenty of toppings to choose from, including chocolate made at Hebert Candies.
Have you been to Hebert’s Candy Mansion in Massachusetts? What are your favorite treats from there? The Genevas are always a good choice and the holidays are often the best times to visit! For more information, visit the Hebert Candies website and Facebook page.
