The Gigantic Candy Store In New Mexico You’ll Want To Visit Over And Over Again

If you've lived in New Mexico for any amount of time, you probably recognize the huge candy store with the larger-than-life candy cane perched outside.

This gigantic store will have you feeling like a kid again, but the red and white retro decor will have you feeling like you've transported back to the simpler times of the '50s.

After graduating college with a degree in business administration, George wanted to pursue a business and his mother suggested candy making. This turned out to be harder than he thought it'd be, but George persevered and was able to open what is now one of New Mexico's most popular candy stores in 1956, just five years after graduating.

George worked for the business until his passing in 2012, but Buffett's brought him more than just business success—it brought him his wife. Jeannette and George met when Jeannette started working at the shop in college, and the two went on to have three children. Their children now run the business, and the grandchildren have shown interest in taking over as well. Buffett's is a family name.

Buffett's Candies does not use any preservatives in their candies, so they're always made fresh and are ready to eat immediately. Buffett's is committed to using only the finest ingredients, including U.S. Grade AA butter.

Not only is this establishment your go-to for candy, Buffett's is also home to its own popcorn cannery. They carry many different flavors from traditional caramel corn to green chile popcorn, cinnamon, butter rum, as well as chocolate covered popcorns for the perfect blend of salty and sweet.

Buffett's Candies original location is located at 7001 Lomas Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM. Their smaller but equally delicious location in Ruidoso is located at 1925 Sudderth Dr., Ruidoso, NM.

For more information, you can visit their website right here.