Fudge Shoppe of the Smokies

Fudge Shoppe of the Smokies

Gatlinburg, Tennessee · Making fudge since 1986

A family-owned shop that has spent four decades perfecting exactly one thing.

Handmade artisan fudge made fresh daily with real cream, real butter, pure chocolate, cold-pressed Mexican vanilla, and fresh nuts — no artificial flavors, no dyes, no additives. The Chocolate Pecan has been the best-seller since opening day and is still the benchmark for a first visit.

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The fudge

Every batch is made fresh daily on the same recipe used since 1986. The ingredient list is the whole argument — fresh cream, pure butter, high-quality chocolate, and carefully sourced mix-ins, with nothing artificial in the kitchen. The difference shows up in texture before you even taste it.

Where to start

• Chocolate Pecan — the flagship and best-seller since 1986. Pure chocolate, real cream and butter, packed with fresh Georgia pecans. The benchmark everything else is measured against
• Dark Chocolate — a house blend that's less sweet than the rest and skips the bitter finish dark chocolate usually carries. Worth ordering even if you normally avoid it
• Classic Vanilla — cold-pressed Mexican vanilla and nothing else. Considerably better than it sounds
• Penuche — real maple, brown sugar, a hint of almond oil, and crunchy pecans. Creamy and genuinely nostalgic
• Peanut Butter Pie — peanut butter fudge swirled with semi-sweet chocolate and a touch of vanilla; balanced between sweet and salty
• Rocky Road — Georgia pecans, English walnuts, marshmallows, and pure chocolate

The full lineup also includes Chocolate Walnut, Maple Walnut, Cookies & Cream, Chocolate Peanut Butter, plain Chocolate, and plain Peanut Butter. Current flavors at fudgeshoppeofthesmokies.com.

Ship it home

Location

Confirm the current address and hours on their website or contact page before visiting.

Tips for visiting

• Start with the Chocolate Pecan. The best-seller since 1986 is the best-seller for a reason, and it's the clearest expression of what this shop does
• Try the Dark Chocolate even if you don't like dark chocolate. The house blend removes the bitter aftertaste most dark chocolate carries, and it surprises people who usually skip it
• Don't overlook the Classic Vanilla. Simple vanilla fudge made with cold-pressed Mexican vanilla is far better than the description suggests
• Order online before you leave town. If your bag is already full, ship a box instead of going without
• If Parkway fudge has disappointed you before, this is the one to try. Real ingredients versus mass production is an immediately noticeable difference

Nearby

Downtown Gatlinburg puts the shop close to everything on the Parkway. See our things to do guide for more.

• Aunt Mahalia's Candies — Gatlinburg's oldest candy store, making sweets by hand since 1939
• Ole Smoky Candy Kitchen — taffy and Taffylogs, pulled fresh since 1950
• Sweet! Candy Company — thousands of curated varieties from every decade
• The Crazy Mason Milkshake Bar — over-the-top Mason jar milkshakes
• Fannie Farkle's — Ogle Dogs and a long-running arcade
• Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies — a short walk down the Parkway
• Anakeesta — mountaintop gondola and adventure park, with Astra Lumina after dark
• Downtown Gatlinburg — the full guide to everything on the strip

Frequently asked questions

How long has it been open?

Since 1986, family owned and operated.

Is the fudge made fresh daily?

Yes — every batch, on the same recipe used since 1986.

Are there artificial ingredients?

No artificial flavors, dyes, or additives. Real cream, real butter, pure chocolate, cold-pressed Mexican vanilla, and fresh nuts.

What's the best-selling flavor?

Chocolate Pecan, and it has been since the shop opened.

Can I have fudge shipped home?

Yes — they ship worldwide. Order through fudgeshoppeofthesmokies.com.

Are gift boxes available?

Yes, custom boxes both in-store and online.

How does it compare to the other Gatlinburg candy shops?

This one does a single thing. Aunt Mahalia's makes a wide range by hand and dates to 1939. Ole Smoky Candy Kitchen is the taffy specialist. Sweet! curates thousands of varieties rather than making its own. If fudge is what you're after, start here.