Sweenor’s Chocolates Inc

Wakefield, United States

5

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6 reviews

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Telephone:
+1 401-783-4433
Website:
www.sweenorschocolates.com
Address:
21 Charles St, Wakefield, RI, 02879
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Accepts Credit Cards
Yes
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Yes
Wheelchair Accessible
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Today

Today 9:30 am – 5:30 pm
Open now
Local time (Wakefield) 09:54 Thursday, 26 June 2025

Business hours

Monday 9:30 am – 5:30 pm
Tuesday 9:30 am – 5:30 pm
Wednesday 9:30 am – 5:30 pm
Thursday 9:30 am – 5:30 pm
Friday 9:30 am – 5:30 pm
Saturday 9:30 am – 5:30 pm
Sunday 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Description

Specialties

Gourmet chocolates, truffles, sugar free chocolates, chocolate novelties, nautical themed chocolates, hard candy, hostess trays, gift baskets and more.

History

Established in 1955.

Sweenor’s Chocolates started modestly more than 50 years ago as a home business in Cranston, Rhode Island. Schoolteacher Walter Sweenor had learned the trade from his father, who was a candy maker in Springfield, Mass., in the early 1900s. Looking to make extra money during World War II, Walter Sweenor started creating the sweets in his basement kitchen and, in 1955, opened the first retail shop, «Sweenor’s Open Fire Candies» in Garden City, Rhode Island.

Walter’s son Bill joined the business in the late 50’s. In 1979, along with his wife Claire, Bill opened a store in Wakefield, RI and moved the kitchen to Wakefield in 1983. Son Brian joined the business in 1985 and is now the primary candy maker. Daughter Lisa runs the day to day operations of the business.

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6 reviews of Sweenor’s Chocolates Inc

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Place rating: 5
South Kingstown, RI
Can I give them higher than a 6? I can’t say enough good stuff about this little family owned treasure. When you walk in the front door the smell is just heavenly. The seasonal chocolate half dips are my favorites, lemon, cinnamon. The staff is always very friendly. The chocolate bars are great and make sure you grab a few extra for when you need a chocolate fix. I grew up on Sweenor’s chocolates and store bought just can’t compete. Only negatives… hard to choose between all the awesomeness, and wallet suddenly shrinking (hahaha). First Sunday of December is open house. You can watch them hand pull the candy for the candy canes. It is very crowded during the open house, but well worth checking out at least once.
Place rating: 5
Swansea, MA
As always the candy, and selection was great. Everything looks so pretty. you want it all. The coconut custard eggs was delicious. Alway love coming here.
Place rating: 5
Temecula, CA
The chocolate from here and candy is awesome. However, the 2 ladies that usually work here are a little crabby. We joke every year about if we should or should not go in because the ladies might turn us into chocolate. …But we still go in… the candies are that delish!
Place rating: 5
West Kingston, RI
Nothing says the holidays, Valentines day or Easter quite like Sweenor’s Chocolates does. Way back in my URI years I would always get the crunchy bars that are sold all around town to raise money for a good cause (by the way they still do that), and now I would not go anywhere else when it comes to getting the absolute best in not only chocolate but customer service. The owners and staff are always friendly and very helpful. If you haven’t taken their open house tour in December to see the candy canes get made you must make it a point to do that, you won’t be disappointed. By the way, my wife and I are absolutely addicted to their nonpareils.
Place rating: 5
Morgan Hill, CA
When I think of chocolate, I think of Sweenor’s. I make a visit every holiday, whether it is the Wakefield or Cranston, (Garden City), location. I specifically love this store since it was the original location, so of course it’s larger and has a wider selection. They make their candy in store, so it smells fantastic. Wonderful people and wonderful candy.
Tip: try their chocolate dipped Oreos.
Place rating: 5
Warwick, RI
Excellent chocolate and really great staff. It is also important to support something local.