Visit These Four Sweet Shops near Jacksonville 

Rich, chocolate fudge; sweet, sugar-coated candy; or crunchy, savory popcorn—what do you prefer? Oh, we forgot to mention indulging in delicious donuts. Whatever it is your palate craves, we recommend spending an afternoon at one of these sweet shops near Jacksonville that carry some of the most delightful treats near our Jacksonville apartments. 

Sweet Pete's Candy

Head to the largest candy store in the southwest, and you'll find more to do than just eat candy. Sweet Pete's Candy offers a variety of candy-making classes, whether online or in-person, at their infamous Candy Mansion. They also have a restaurant with a fun happy hour and a cotton candy prosecco, along with a trivia night. On the first Wednesday of each month, you'll find live music on their front porch.

The Poppin' Box

If you've never tried gourmet popcorn, then you need to go to The Poppin' Box immediately. All the popcorn is made from scratch, and there are plenty of flavors to choose from. They also have specialty soda, candy, and homemade fudge.

Motion Sweets

Located in the historic Five Points area, Motion Sweets has a vast selection of treats that will satisfy all of your sweet-tooth cravings, from macaroons to pies to cakes and puddings. This popular shop started off as a flea market gig but has since blossomed into a Jacksonville staple.

Good Dough Donuts

Good Dough Donuts is an artisan donut shop that handmakes all of its donuts and glazes from scratch to ensure optimal freshness when you bite into your favorite treat. Enjoy some freshly brewed coffee or seasonal lemonade flavors and some warm donuts at this friendly shop.

We find it fun supporting local businesses and exploring the Jacksonville community. From the best Italian eateries to these sweet shops near Jacksonville, we at Hawthorne Apartments can't wait to hear what your favorite part about Jacksonville is. Contact us today to learn more about our community near your favorite local stops.