This List of the Top 5 Sour Candies Will Make Your Mouth Water

Today is National Sour Candy Day. Some people love the pucker that sour candy gives them. Others don't need that extra step to get to the sweetness that these candies also provide. Let's run through a list of the most popular sour candies in the United States. This ranking is determined by general sales for each candy, so as you can imagine if it's found in a quick stop or convenience store it's probably high on this list.

1. Sour Brite Crawlers

Trolli is on the verge of having a monopoly on the sour candy industry. When my 3-year-old was talking about sour worms last night before bed (which is funny because he has no idea that today is Sour Candy Day) you know they've made the right choices in both the bright color of the worms and the flavors.

2. Sour Gold-Bears Gummi Candy

Haribo is the King of the Gummi Bear. The only logical step after reaching the peak of the gummi bear mountain is to attempt a 2nd climb with the original gummy bear dipped in a citric acid-type sugar coating. Pro tip: Haribo Gummi Bears are even better if you leave the bag open and let them "marinate", or get a bit hard.

3. Sour Patch Kids

Tried and true. Can't go wrong when you grab a bag of Sour Patch Kids. You can apparently order and customize bogs for yourself depending on the flavors you like best. The best thing they've done in a while with Sour Patch Kids is added the blue raspberry flavor. I like to save all the blue ones for last. That's not weird, right?

4. Airheads Extremes

I grew up on Airheads, but they hadn't figured out the correct sour science then. We used to shake them as if they were sugar packets and they would start to move towards the end you weren't holding. They would eventually become a big ball-like shape, which totally wasn't a choking hazard. I loved Airheads as a kid. Now my kids love them. Sidebar: My oldest's baseball team gets to choose a snack after each game, and if the kids choose airheads as their snack they are given five of them in a rubber band! I'm sorry Airheads, but 5 ropes of sugar are too much.

5. SweeTarts Chewy Sours

The name of these is a bit redundant since tart and sour are in the same ballpark. I guess the thinking is when your original candy already gives the people a bit of a pucker face, then you need to let them know that you're stepping the game up a bit.

There are so many sour candies out there, but these seem to be at the top of the list everywhere you look. You're mouth definitely started to water at some point reading this article. It seems like companies will make a sour version of any of their big sellers. Is there a candy that it would be wrong to make sour?

This is the time of year when our springtime thoughts turn to chocolate. These little bits of joy are stuffed into Easter baskets, make a great Passover dessert, and are exchanged as gifts.

No other treat brings the elation of a chocolate delight.

Chain store bunnies and wrapped chocolates serves the kids well. For the more sophisticated tastes; we’ve searched for the more intricate chocolate shops in the Delaware Valley.

The chocolate bunnies we know and love today originally were created in Germany in the mid 19th century. Piece, Love, and Chocolate explains that chocolatiers saw the idea of rewarding those who abstained from pleasures such as chocolate during Lent with chocolate eggs and bunnies. Then in 1890, Robert Strohecker, a Pennsylvania shop owner, became known as the "father of the chocolate Easter bunny", after displaying a five foot high chocolate bunny in his shop. After that, chocolate Easter bunny sales took off and today over ninety million chocolate Easter bunnies are produced every year.

So if you're wondering where are chocolate shops near me that carry these delicious treats, here’s our list. Order early and enjoy!

903 South 9^th Street
Philadelphia, PA
Anthony's - Coffee House, Chocolate House & Gelateria

In the late 1980's, after traveling to Italy Tony's grandson, Anthony returned with an idea to bring all of the color and culture of an authentic Italian Café back home, to what was now know as the S. 9th St. Italian Market. The market and the customers have responded so well that Anthony's added a Chocolate House in 2003 to showcase house-made chocolates and artisan gelato.

517 S. 5^th Street
Philadelphia, PA
Aurora Grace Chocolates

A chocoholics paradise, Aurora Grace has barks, bon bons, French macarons, and an entire Easter collection. Can't make it to the shop? You can also order online on their website.

575 NJ-73 Bldg D, Suite 5,
Berlin Township, NJ 08091
Cluizel Chocolate Store, NJ – Chocolat Michel Cluizel

For more than 20 years, the Cluizel chocolate manufacturer has been distributing their French chocolate throughout the USA. From Easter chocolates to baking chocolates, Cluizel can satisfy all your chocolate needs.

92 North Main Street
Windsor, NJ US
David Bradley Chocolatier

The business was started by Bob and Marcy Hicks, and Bob’s mother Alma. The family had always loved sharing delicious food and conversation with family and friends. In 1977, when Alma started looking for a business to start, it seemed natural that it would be something food oriented. They all decided that gourmet chocolates and gifts would be an exciting and fun business to run.

145 Kings Hwy E.
Haddonfield, NJ 08033
Duffy's Fine Chocolates

Duffy's candy is still made on the premises in small batches & hand coated to ensure the quality of every piece. All these made to order chocolates can be purchased in store or online.

24 South High Street
Westchester, PA
Home - Eclat Chocolate

Christopher Curtin is proud to share his art and experience with you through Éclat Chocolate, but his journey to become a Master Chocolatier began more than two decades ago. All his chocolates, bars, and other confections can be picked up or ordered online.

26 Brand Ave
Clementon, NJ
Giambri's Quality Sweets

Founded in 1942 by Vincenzo "James" Giambri who opened Giambri's and ran the company until he retired in 1971. His nephew Anthony now runs the shop and continues to craft caramels and coconut to candy canes and chocolate straws. You can shop all their items by visiting the shop in Clementon or ordering online.

5115 Ventnor Ave
Ventnor, NJ

8108 Ventnor Ave
Margate, NJ
Jagielky's Candy

Jagielky’s Home Made Candy of Ventnor and Margate New Jersey has a legacy of more than 40 years making gourmet candy. Stop by and try their caramels, nut barks, chocolate covered pretzels, and more.

163 West Wyoming Avenue
Philadelphia, PA
John and Kira's Chocolates

John & Kira's chocolate creations are made with the finest ingredients sourced from urban gardens and small family farms around the world.

34 South 7th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Lore’s Chocolates

Making chocolates the old fashioned way, the authentic way, that’s what the Walter family is all about. With over 100 years of combined chocolate manufacturing experience, the Walter Family knows a thing or two about making chocolate. From a Philadelphia collection to Easter treats, and your everyday traditional chocolates, Lore's has it all. Stop in or order online.

108 S. 13^th Street
Philadelphia, PA
Marcie Blaine Artisanal Chocolates

Marcie looks to Lancaster County for Organic cream and butter and her recipes are inspired from Mexico, Spain and the Mediterranean. Her chocolates are handcrafted and can be purchased by visiting her shop or online.

7 Kings Highway E
Haddonfield, NJ 08033
Mecha Chocolate

MECHA Chocolates add a little luxury to the every day. In store shopping, curbside pickup, or shop online for all your seasonal chocolate needs.

Reading Terminal Market
51 N. 12^th Street
Philadelphia, PA
Mueller Chocolate Co.

Family owned and operated since 1980, Mueller Chocolate Company is perhaps as well known for their sense of humor as they are for their hand-made chocolates and candies. Their anatomically correct chocolate hearts and lungs have even been featured by Ripley’s Believe it or Not! and the Travel Channel’s Bizarre Food.

721 Asbury Ave
Ocean City, NJ
Rauhauser's Candies Chocolates

Rauhauser's has been creating homemade chocolates for over 50 years. If you're looking for classic chocolates stop in and check them out.

1325 Route 206 & Montgomery Shopping Plaza
Skillman, NJ
Robinson’s Chocolates

You might be lucky and visit on a day when the machine is running and actually see the homemade chocolates coming off the conveyor belt. Robinson's has been serving homemade candies since 1978.

32 S. Main Street
New Hope, PA
Sciascia Confections

At Sciascia Confections you will find chocolates, caramels, macarons, and all your seasonal chocolate needs for Easter and Passover. Stop in and see them at Ferry Market or order online.

110 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA
Shane Confectionery

America's oldest continuously operating confectionary shop is serving chocolate, candy, baked goods, and ice cream. Their candies are available online as well as in store.

107 Coulter Avenue
Ardmore, PA
Sweet Stuff

Sweet Stuff has been a family run business for over 30 years. Located in Ardmore, PA within Suburban Square, it has become a staple on the Main Line for gourmet chocolates and candies, special gifts and more recently premium Bassett’s ice cream and Famous 4th Street Cookies!