Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Handcrafted Gourmet Chocolates & Candies in Torrance, CA
Founded in 1946 by Grandma Jo in Manhattan Beach, California, our company has grown from a small candy store into a beloved purveyor of gourmet chocolates and confections. We specialize in crafting timeless treats like chocolate graham crackers, Coco Jos, Smores Cookies, English toffee, and toffee caramel popcorn, combining traditional recipes with meticulous attention to quality. Our dedication to excellence has earned international awards for taste and quality, reflecting our commitment to preserving the flavors customers remember from their childhood.With every handmade chocolate Easter egg, peppermint crunch, and seasonal Valentine's Day candy, we strive to deliver the same joy that first captivated our loyal patrons decades ago. Our products are designed to evoke nostalgia while meeting modern standards of craftsmanship, ensuring each bite maintains the integrity of our original creations. As a family-owned business operating for over 75 years, we take pride in using time-tested methods to produce confections that consistently exceed expectations.
Services
Gourmet Chocolates
Seasonal Candies
English Toffee
Chocolate Graham Crackers
Toffee Caramel Popcorn
Details
- Year established: 1946
Highlights and features
- Family tradition of candy-making since 1946
- Internationally awarded chocolate and confection quality
- Handmade seasonal specialties with heritage recipes
- Consistent craftsmanship maintaining original flavor profiles
- Dedicated to preserving nostalgic childhood taste memories
What people say
Nostalgic flavors
Consistent quality
Award-winning taste
Traditional recipes
Handmade excellence
Services
Gourmet Chocolates
Our gourmet chocolates combine traditional recipes with modern quality standards. Each piece maintains the authentic flavor profiles that earned international recognition. Handcrafted using time-tested methods, these chocolates deliver consistent excellence through every bite, preserving the nostalgic taste experiences customers remember from childhood.
Seasonal Candies
Specialty seasonal candies feature Christmas peppermint crunch, Valentine's Day confections, and handmade chocolate Easter eggs. These limited-time offerings maintain the same rigorous craftsmanship as our year-round products. Each seasonal item reflects our commitment to creating nostalgic taste memories through carefully formulated recipes and precise production techniques.
English Toffee
Our signature English toffee balances perfect crunch with rich buttery flavor. The recipe follows original formulation methods established in 1946. Each batch undergoes strict quality control to ensure consistent texture and taste, maintaining the standards that contributed to our international award-winning reputation for confection excellence.
Questions
What makes Jo's Candies' chocolates special?
Our chocolates use heritage recipes developed since 1946, combining traditional methods with modern quality standards to preserve authentic flavor profiles.
Do you offer seasonal candy varieties?
Yes, we create limited-time seasonal specialties including Christmas peppermint crunch, Valentine's Day candies, and handmade chocolate Easter eggs.
Are your confections handmade?
Yes, we maintain traditional production methods for all items, including our English toffee, chocolate graham crackers, and seasonal treats.
How long has Jo's Candies been in business?
Since 1946 when Grandma Jo established the original candy store in Manhattan Beach, California.
What awards have your candies won?
Our products have received international recognition for quality and taste, including multiple awards for our dark chocolate and English toffee.
