River Street Sweets

River Street Sweets: Traditional Candy-Making Art

River Street Sweets represents a commitment to preserving traditional Southern candy-making craftsmanship. In an era of mass-produced sweets and automation, River Street Sweets continues the time-honored practice of hand-pulled pralines, hand-dipped confections, and small-batch fudge creation.

The Candy-Making Process

What sets River Street Sweets apart is its transparent candy-making practice. Large viewing windows allow customers to watch skilled candy makers work throughout the day—hand-pulling pralines, pouring hot fudge into molds, dunking caramel apples, and packaging finished confections with care.

Hand-Pulled Pralines

The signature praline experience involves watching two candy makers work as a team—one pouring hot praline mixture while the other guides and shapes the candy as it cools. This choreographed dance of candy-making creates beautiful, individually unique pralines.

Fresh Fudge Creation

Fudge is made fresh in small batches throughout the day. Customers can watch fudge being poured into cooling trays, cut into individual pieces, and wrapped for sale. The shop typically offers 8-12 fudge flavors rotating seasonally.

Caramel Apple Production

During fall and winter seasons, caramel apples are a specialty. The process involves dipping fresh apples in hot caramel, then rolling them in various coatings—nuts, chocolate drizzle, or candy coating—to create finished confections.

Signature Products

Pralines: The Heart of the Offering

Pralines represent River Street Sweets' core product. Available in classic pecan, chocolate-filled, and seasonal flavors, these buttery, nutty candies showcase the complexity of traditional praline-making.

Fudge Varieties

Flavor options typically include chocolate, peanut butter, salted caramel, cream cheese, and seasonal creations. Fudge is sold by the piece or in bulk quantities for gift-giving.

Specialty Confections

Beyond pralines and fudge, River Street Sweets offers divinity, brittles, caramels, and chocolate-covered creations that rotate seasonally.

The Sampling Experience

Most visitors sample products before purchasing. The staff encourages tasting to ensure you find flavors you love. This generous sampling approach reflects confidence in product quality.

Gift Selection

Gift boxes range from small (3-5 pieces) to large (20+ pieces). Custom assortments are available, allowing you to create personalized gift boxes with your favorite selections.

Why Handmade Matters

Handmade candies taste noticeably different from mass-produced alternatives. The use of quality ingredients, careful temperature control, and individual attention to detail creates superior flavor, texture, and overall eating experience.

Pairing with Theatre

Purchase a small box of pralines as a pre-show treat or post-theatre celebration. The compact gift boxes are perfect for taking to an evening at New Oak Theatre or sharing with friends after a night out.