Amanda Cox’s family tradition of making holiday treats grew into Nothing But Chocolate, a Cambridge shop that handcrafts chocolates in small batches. The business carries that personal touch through each piece, from its smooth, creamy chocolate to the packaging and presentation, and also makes fudge for community fundraisers.
Bomboy's CandyA family business since Barry and Jean Bomboy opened their Havre de Grace storefront in 1978, Bomboy’s Candy continues to make chocolates from recipes passed down through the family. The company’s handcrafting and deep ties to its hometown have helped build a word-of-mouth customer base spanning all 50 states, while its donations support local community organizations.HAVRE DE GRACE, MD
JoMart ChocolatesSince 1946, the Rogak family has made hand-crafted chocolates and confections at JoMart Chocolates, Brooklyn’s oldest chocolate factory. Now a third-generation candy shop, JoMart still produces fresh sweets in the family’s original tradition, with Michael Rogak using his father’s stove and grandfather’s copper kettles. The family’s small-batch, hand-cut and hand-dipped approach carries through to its classic marshmallows and custom bonbon gift boxes.BROOKLYN, NY
Chocolates on BroadwayFamily-owned and operated since 1906, Chocolates on Broadway carries a candy-making legacy that began in Bangor when a young Greek immigrant opened the town’s first candy store. Its historic storefront preserves a nostalgic setting while the Bangor shop continues making small-batch, handcrafted chocolates for everyday customers, gifts, and community fundraisers.BANGOR, PA
Mitchell's Fine ChocolatesSince 1939, Mitchell’s Fine Chocolates has been making handmade European-style chocolates in Cleveland Heights, including the housemade marshmallows that helped put the shop on the map. What began as a neighborhood soda fountain and sweet shop serving the adjacent Heights Arts Theatre became a third-generation business, now led by Jason and Emily Hallaman, preserving the Mitchell family’s recipes and traditions in small batches.CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, OH