Welcome to Dee Best® Candy, your destination for tantalizing sweets that delight the senses! Our story begins over 50 years ago, when our founder, Dee Best, first started hand-crafting confections in her home kitchen. Dee had a passion for candy making and believed that a thoughtfully made sweet treat could bring joy to the everyday.

In those early days, Dee drew inspiration from her family’s generations-old recipes, experimenting with ingredients and techniques to create her signature candies. Word of Dee’s scrumptious confections soon spread, and a small business was born.

Since then, Dee Best® has grown from Dee’s humble home kitchen into a beloved candy brand. We now offer a wide assortment of indulgent sweets, from our world-famous pressed candies to chewy licorice and dazzling jewel pops. But our commitment to handcrafted quality and the belief that every piece brings happiness remains at the heart of our brand.

Old-Fashioned Candy Making with Love

Here at Dee Best® Candy, we carry on the time-honored techniques of classic candy making. Our team of skilled candy artisans oversees each step of the process, from selecting the finest ingredients to cooking small batches in copper kettles to hand-shaping each piece with care.

We use only the best natural ingredients, including real fruits and juices, to craft candies bursting with vibrant flavors. And we never take shortcuts. From our chewy licorice vines to our iconic pressed candies, every treat is lovingly made and carefully inspected before it earns the Dee Best name.

Our goal is to bring you exceptional candy that evokes the nostalgic joy of an old-time candy shop. We want each Dee Best® confection to be a treat for the senses – a sweet taste of happiness in every bite.

A World of Sweet Sensations

At Dee Best® Candy, we believe every day is a little sweeter when you treat yourself to something delicious. Our wide selection of candies offers a world of sweet sensations to explore.

One of our specialties is pressed candy, those vibrant discs so iconic of old-fashioned candy stores. We coat real fruit juice infused centers in layers of fine sugars to create jewel-toned candies that dazzle the eyes. Flavors include tart Lemon, fruity Cherry, tropical Pineapple, and other classics. Pressed candies are our most beloved and bestselling treat!

For chewy, tangy goodness, sink your teeth into our handcrafted licorice. We twist black licorice into classic vines or swirl it with sweet fruit flavors. Our licorice is made the traditional way, patiently cooked and hand-pulled to achieve that satisfying chew.

Jewel pops bring the sparkle and delight of hard candy shaped into whimsical designs. These retro-inspired lollipops are a nostalgic throwback made modern with our brilliant colors and flavored syrup centers. A perfect treat to add some flair to any day!

And those are just a few of the tempting sweets we offer. We also craft chewy taffy, crunchy brittles, old-fashioned stick candy, and other classic confections to satiate any sugar craving. One taste is all you need to see why we say Dee Best® is “making life a little sweeter…one bite at a time!”

Bringing Joy from Our Family to Yours

In all our years of candy making, the joy of bringing people together through sweet treats remains at the heart of our mission. We think of every customer as part of the Dee Best® family.

Our founder Dee Best first started sharing her candy creations to spread a little happiness with her loved ones. Now, we carry on that tradition by delivering quality, handcrafted candies that provide a moment of joy and connection for candy lovers everywhere.

We always strive to offer the finest experience, from our friendly customer service to our signature gift wrapping. Let us help you choose the perfect candies to surprise your loved ones for any occasion. Or stop by yourself and pick out a piece to enjoy – you deserve a treat!

At Dee Best® Candy, we take pride in making life sweeter…one taste at a time. We hope these delights we’ve crafted with care can bring some delight to your day.

Now step into our world of sweet sensations and see what treats inspire you!

Our Candies

Pressed Candy

Pressed candy, with its jewel-like colors and concentrated fruit flavors, is one of our signature treats. To create these colorful confections, we start with centers of real fruit juice and sugar. Each center is pressed inside layers of fine granulated sugar using up to 2,000 pounds of pressure. The result is a translucent candy that sparkles like a jewel. Pressed candies deliver intense fruit flavor in a beautifully colored, melt-in-your-mouth morsel. This nostalgic candy has been one of our most beloved treats for over 50 years.

We offer a rainbow of pressed candy flavors, including:

• Cherry – Our fan favorite! Enjoy the sweet/tart flavor of rich cherry juice.
• Lemon – A burst of tart lemon in edible form, sprinkled with sugar for balance.
• Lime – The sweetness of lime with a bite of zest.
• Orange – Sweet candied orange flavor and orange oil aroma.
• Grape – Sweet concord grape flavor that brings you back to childhood.
• Pineapple – Bursting with the vibrant tartness of tropical pineapple.
• Watermelon – Refreshingly cool like a slice of juicy summer watermelon.
• Blue Raspberry – Lip-puckering blue raspberry flavor in a vibrant blue disc.
• Cinnamon – The warmth of cinnamon spice combined with sweetness.
• And other nostalgic picks like Butterscotch and Clove.

We also craft pressed flower candies that infuse the delicate flavor and beauty of real flower petals into a candy jewel. Options include Rose, Lavender, Hibiscus, and more.

Our pressed candies delight the senses with their vibrant colors, concentrated flavors, and smooth texture. Try a few flavors or sample our pressed candy assortments! These classic candies capture the nostalgia of old-fashioned candy shops.

Licorice

Licorice lovers, get ready to enjoy old-fashioned licorice candy made the traditional way! Our skilled candy makers slowly cook real licorice root to extract the signature flavor. The licorice syrup is combined with sugar and wheat flour then hand-pulled to achieve that satisfying, chewy texture.

We shape the candy into 3-foot long licorice vines that are perfect for sharing. Our signature black licorice has a robust, anise flavor. But we also offer fruit flavored licorice for a sweet/tart twist.

Popular flavors include:

• Cherry Licorice – Juicy cherry combined with licorice root in a red twist.
• Blue Raspberry Licorice – Bursting with sweet raspberry flavor in a fun blue color.
• Strawberry Licorice – A sweet strawberry flavor with a hint of tartness.
• Pineapple Licorice – Real pineapple juice creates a tropical twist.
• Watermelon Licorice – Crisp watermelon flavor in a pink-striped green twist.
• Cinnamon Licorice – Real cinnamon spice gives this black licorice a comforting flavor.

With flavors from fruity to spicy, our chewy licorice makes a satisfying treat for licorice aficionados. Enjoy a nostalgic bite of authentic, handcrafted licorice candy.

Jewel Pops

Our retro-inspired Jewel Pops combine pure cane sugar hard candy with a sweet syrup center for double the enjoyment. These classic lollipops are handmade on old-fashioned candy stirring equipment to achieve signature textures and flavors.

We craft each Jewel Pop into a unique shape, from flowers to gems to hearts. Vibrant colors and flavored syrup centers add to the fun. Every detail is carefully executed to create a dazzling candy pop.

Some of our most popular Jewel Pop shapes include:

• Flower lollipops in bright Spring colors
• Heart pops for sharing sweet affection
• Gem-shaped pops that glisten like real jewels
• Whimsical butterfly and star lollipops
• Vintage-style discs and swirls

Our lollipops feature syrup centers in nostalgic flavors like bubblegum, cotton candy, orange cream, and more. The Sweet Shop Assortment includes a mix of shapes and flavors for jewel pop variety.

With their beautiful designs and flavors, Jewel Pops make every day a little more playful. Enjoy these handcrafted hard candies just like you may remember from childhood trips to the candy store.

Novelty Candy

At Dee Best® Candy, we love crafting playful candy treats that add an element of fun to your day! Our wide selection of novelty candies includes:

Candy necklaces – Wear your candy jewelry in an array of rainbow colors!

Candy sticks – Fun flavors on a stick like bubblegum and orange cream.

Rock candy sticks – Watch as flavor crystals form before your eyes.

Candy cigarettes – Remember this childhood classic? Chocolate sticks look like rolled candy cigs.

Candy Lipstick – Color your lips in delicious flavors like strawberry and grape.

Lemonheads® & Friends® – Pucker up for an extra tart candy experience!

Wax bottles – Quench your thirst with sweet liquid candy filling.

Candy buttons – Nostalgic candy dots on paper for you to “pick.”

Pixy Stix® – Sweet, powdery candy in plastic tubes.

Peach rings – Soft peach gumdrop slices coated in tangy sugar.

Gummy bears & worms – Chewy, fruity gelatin candy in fun shapes.

With their whimsical shapes and packaging, these fun candies are sure to surprise and delight kids and adults alike. Enjoy a playful treat from your childhood or discover a new novelty candy sensation!

Giving the Gift of Sweets

Sharing sweet treats with others is one of life’s great joys. At Dee Best® Candy, we put care into creating gifts that spread happiness through indulgent candies.

Let us help you select the perfect candies to create a personalized gift. Choose an assortment of your recipient’s favorite flavors or select a theme that suits your occasion.

Beautiful ribbon, raffia, and wrapping elevate our candy gifts into something truly special. Or select one of our signature candy bouquets for an edible work of art. Our design team artfully arranges blooms of ribbon and treats in vases and boxes to craft candy bouquets that impress every sense.

Some of our most popular gifts include:

Dee Best® Classics Gift Tower

A towering gift of our most beloved candies: jewel-like pressed candies, old-fashioned licorice vines, retro Jewel pops, and more. It’s our signature assortment for candy lovers.

Birthday Candy Bouquet

A stunning arrangement bursting with ribbons and candy in the celebrant’s favorite flavors. It’s a birthday gift that’s truly unique and memorable!

Thank You Candy Bouquet

Express your gratitude with a bouquet brimming with sweet delights. A one-of-a-kind gift sure to delight.

Get Well Soon Candy Care Package

Help them recover with a thoughtful candy care package. Filled with edible pick-me-ups crafted to boost the spirit and bring a smile.

We also offer:

• Holiday Candy Gift Boxes for spreading sweetness year-round
• Build Your Own Assortments so you can customize the candies
• Corporate Gifts for clients, colleagues & employees
• Candy Favors for weddings and celebrations
• Care packages, gift baskets and towers piled high with sweets

Let our team of gift-crafting experts help you find the perfect candies to share joy with those you care about. Contact us to create a custom candy gift sure to delight!

Fun for All Ages

The magic and wonder of an old-time candy shop bring out the inner child in all of us. Visiting Dee Best® Candy is a chance to relive sweet memories while making new ones, too. We love to bring candy joy to guests of all ages.

Seeing our visitors’ eyes light up when they walk through the door never gets old. From kids enthralled with row after row of treats to adults reminiscing over childhood favorites, our candy shop sparks delight.

Little ones love picking out candy sticks, pops, novelty sweets, and more. It’s a paradise of new discoveries for developing sweet tooths! Parents can introduce children to nostalgic candies from their past so they can share those sweet memories.

For adults, our shop provides a throwback experience that whisks you back to being a wide-eyed kid gazing at candy counter wonders. Taste pressed candies, licorice, caramels, and other confections like you remember from childhood. Strike up a conversation with our candy makers while they work warm copper kettles. Relax in our lounge with a sweet treat.

We also host parties and events that make our shop come alive with even more magic. Kids’ birthday parties with candy crafting and tasting are always a hit! We also offer candy-making classes and tastings for adults looking to dive into candy nostalgia. Special holiday events like Easter Egg Hunts and Trick-or-Treating bring extra seasonal excitement.

We love being a part of celebrations and making our shop a place where candy memories are made. Visit us to create your own delicious memories as we bring candy joy to all ages!

Carrying On Sweet Traditions

At Dee Best® Candy, we’re devoted to keeping the traditions of old-fashioned candy making alive. For over 50 years, our team has handcrafted each piece using time-honored techniques, recipes, and values. Just as our founder Dee Best did in her home kitchen all those years ago.

We lovingly make small batch candies in our copper kettles, never cutting corners. Candy artisans knead and shape each piece with care. Traditional pressing machines press our candy jewels. And we use only the best ingredients – real fruits and juices, natural colors, and more. Each candy that earns the Dee Best name meets our unwavering standards of quality and craftsmanship.

Our cozy candy shop provides a space to immerse yourself in vintage candy nostalgia. Step back in time while watching our candy makers practice their craft. Relax in our lounge while nibbling pressed candies, licorice vines, and other sweets from days gone by. Experience the sights, sounds, smells, and especially tastes of an old-timey candy store.

We offer a destination to create new candy memories while re-living sweet nostalgia. A place to enjoy simple pleasures and connect over the joy of an artfully crafted treat. Our family looks forward to continuing these traditions for all the candy lovers yet to come.

Thank you for letting Dee Best® Candy be a part of your sweeter moments. Come visit us anytime – we always have fresh candy and fond memories waiting to be shared!