5 LOCAL TULSA CANDY SHOPS YOU MUST VISIT

Your Guide to the Sweetest Destinations in the City

If you’re looking for a sweet treat, look no further than these five locally owned candy shops. Each exquisitely unique to Tulsa, these candy shops will fix even the most determined case of a sweet tooth.

Pinkitzel Cupcakes & Candies

Pinkitzel feels as though you’ve strolled through a portal into a whimsical dream land filled with chic desserts and candies. Think Parisian, add some glitter, glam, of course pops of pastel pink, and you have a Wonderland-meets-Barbie candy boutique. The candy emporium offers airy macarons, delightful truffles, and playful cupcakes along with isles of candy in all shapes, sizes, and colors that will tickle your fancy. High Tea experiences and parties for adults or children are available to book in the private Society Party room. Important to note, Pinkitzel moved from downtown and is now located on Cherry Street.

Glacier Confectionary

Glacier Chocolate offers Tulsans the chance to experience gourmet chocolate the way it should be: Beautifully, richly, and infused with the passion of true artisans. The shop has over 70 truffle flavors between its Signature Collection, Vegan Collection, and—for those more adventurous foodies—Glacier Artisan Collection. The Artisan Collection offers especially unique flavors like Sweet Potato, Banofee, and Yuzu, to name a few. Each truffle is a delicious masterpiece that fuses together beautiful artistry and adventurous flavors. But if you’re not in the mood for truffles, Glacier also offers a wide variety of other gourmet sweets, including peanut butter cups, cake cups, turtles, cakes, and more. Whatever delicious selection you make, rest assured that every item at Glacier is created by artisans with a passion for inspiring happiness one chocolate at a time.

Sweet Boutique

The smell of chocolate wafting through the Sweet Boutique promises to bring back memories of desserts and candies shared between family. French macarons, fudge, chocolate covered nuts, candies, and chocolate dipped strawberries amongst other specialties line the display case. Stop by during happy hour from 2 to 7 p.m. on Monday and Tuesday to enjoy 20% off macarons. While the desserts are locally sourced, Sweet Boutiques’ focus is to bring families together with their sweets. The Sweet Boutique lies in the historic Boxyard district and offers stunning views of the cityscape. Woodland Hills Mall also houses a Sweet Boutique location.

Candy Food Truck

If building a time machine seems like too much work to taste candies-gone-by, then take a stroll to Candy Food Truck—if you can find it! The Candy Food Truck is never in the same place twice. In fact, it moves from day to day. Imagine Willy Wonka’s but smaller and portable. This candy shop guarantees to bring out the kid in you with their vast candy options and flavors of ICEEs. It is not unusual for requests to be made for the truck to appear in residential neighborhoods. They are available for booking and can be found at events around Tulsa.

Each of the five candy shops listed above offer the unique ability to spark childhood joy through the passion and love of each crafted bite of candy. From Italian cream sodas, French macarons, and locally made chocolates, to retro and new candies alike, each of these uniquely themed candy shops explore the artistry of candy-making. While discovering these hidden Tulsa gems, remember life is as sweet as you make it.

Content 02/04/2021 by Emerald Dean