Island Fudge Shop INC

Island Fudge Shop INC is a family-owned and locally operated candy shop located at 1 N Forest Beach Dr in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. The business has been making homemade fudge, hand-dipped chocolates, pralines, and other sweet treats for nearly 40 years since 1990. They specialize in creating delicious treats with care and offer a wide variety of flavors and gift options for locals and visitors.

The website states that their candies are made with an emphasis on quality, flavor, and the homemade experience. They take pride in the fact that most of their products are made from scratch right in their own kitchen, including items like creamy chocolate fudge, molded chocolate alligators, and scratch-made caramel.

Customers can browse and order many of the shop's homemade fudge, chocolates, candy assortments, and gift products through the online store at islandfudge.com. For in-person visits, they can stop by the Coligny Plaza shopping center location to pick up their treats.

The website lists specific prices such as $6.25 for a 4oz box of Chocolate Fudge, $6.75 for Non-Pareils, and $12.00 for Thanksgiving Turkeys. Fudge sampler boxes range from $25.00 to $98.00, while Salt Water Taffy assortments range from $12.99 to $18.99.

Corporate gifting options include chocolate assortments, gift boxes, and chocolate business cards designed for client and employee appreciation. Customers can contact the shop to discuss their specific business gifting needs and order custom corporate chocolate gifts.

Popular flavors include chocolate, vanilla, Rocky Road, praline pecan, salted caramel, peanut butter chocolate swirl, chocolate walnut, and penuche. Specific favorites highlighted by reviewers include chocolate peanut butter fudge and sea salt caramel fudge.

The business holds a Trustburn rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on 8 reviews. The reviews range from 3 to 5 stars, with the most recent feedback dated as late as September 2023.

Reviewers frequently mention that the fudge is rich, creamy, and has incredible flavors. They also consistently praise the staff for being friendly, welcoming, and helpful, noting that the shop has a clean and inviting atmosphere.

Owners Gus and Maureen Robinson have run the business for nearly 40 years since moving to Hilton Head Island in 1990. They met in the Washington DC area in the 1980s, married, and decided to move south to be closer to family before purchasing the existing business.

The shop offers homemade fudge, hand-dipped chocolates, pralines, salt water taffy, caramels, toffee, chocolate-covered treats, and specialty candies. They also feature a Certified SC collection with South Carolina-inspired treats like pecan sea turtles and almond toffee.

Island Favorites feature some of the shop's popular treats, including pralines, salt water taffy, chocolates, and other specialty candies that make great Hilton Head Island souvenirs. These items are highlighted as perfect for enjoying, sharing, and remembering time on the island.

The shop is located in the Coligny Plaza shopping center on Hilton Head Island and serves the surrounding community. They are described as a staple of the area, making them an annual stop for generations of visitors to the island.

Wedding candy options include chocolate favor boxes, sea shell boxes, and other specialty candy gifts suitable for weddings and celebrations. They also offer corporate chocolate products with business card options for client appreciation.

The website is powered by BigCommerce and includes features like a newsletter subscription for updates on new products and upcoming sales. The site also provides a sitemap and categories for easy navigation of their fall collection and homemade candies.

The business phone number listed on their website and profile is 843-842-4280. They also encourage customers to fill out a contact form on their website if they need assistance with returns or other questions.