By Eve R. Green.

The sweetest holidays bring out the most devoted fans. If you live in Southeastern Massachusetts and love chocolate, you should recognize these names: Dorothy Cox, Fedele’s, Gowell’s, Hilliard’s, and Skinner’s. They represent our locally famous, locally owned, locally operated, multi-generation chocolate shops. Yes, these shops will be busy as bunnies before Easter, and for good reason. They use quality ingredients and have unique offerings. Prefer savory to sweet? Most locations offer freshly roasted nuts alongside their sweets. May we suggest trying cashews dipped in dark chocolate? A Happy Easter indeed!

 

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Dorothy Cox’s Candies & Ice Cream—since 1928
21 Berdon Way

Fairhaven, Massachusetts 02719
100 Griffin Street.
Fall River, MA 02724
(508) 996-2465
dorothycox.com

Fedele’s Chocolates—since 1987
Anderson Plaza
95 Church Street

Pembroke, MA 02359
(781) 826-0669

Village Landing Marketplace
170 Water Street

Plymouth, MA 02360
(508) 746-8907
www.FedelesChocolates.com

Gowell’s Home Made Candy—since 1959
727 N. Main Street

Brockton, MA 02301
(508) 583-2521
www.GowellsCandy.com

Hilliard’s Chocolates—since 1924
316 Main Street (Rte. 138)

North Easton, MA 02356
(508) 238-6231

81 Washington Street. (Rte. 53)
Norwell, MA 02061
(781) 878-8533

333 School Street, B150
Mansfield, MA 02048
(508) 339-5333
www.HilliardsCandy.com

Skinners Sugar House—since 1916
24 Union Street

East Bridgewater, MA 02333
(508) 378-3693
www.SkinnersSugarHouse.com