Let’s face it! No visit to Dayton, OH is complete without a taste of the legendary Esther Price Candies. What began in a family kitchen here in town has grown into a beloved Ohio institution, with seven standalone shops and a headquarters proudly rooted in the heart of Dayton.
Esther Price Candies: A Dayton Tradition
So…who was Esther Price? Well, as a teenager in the 1920s, she was a budding chocolatier selling fudge door-to-door to help support her family. Once married with a family of her own, that entrepreneurial spirit swept her from department store employee to candy company owner!
She ran her first business from a house on Wayne Avenue in Dayton, Ohio until 1952, when she opened her first store. As her business grew, she built the factory’s headquarters around her house—where Esther Price Candies are still made today!
Esther knew when chocolate was ready simply by looking at it and taste-tested every batch she ever made. This commitment to quality has paid off nearly 100 years later, rewarding the company with steady growth, several awards, and countless loyal customers—all by sticking to the same recipe Esther innovated in the very beginning.
The Perfect Valentine’s Day Gift
If your sweetheart has a sweet tooth, you can’t go wrong with Esther Price chocolates for Valentine’s Day. With its signature gold packaging and a hand-tied red ribbon, they’ll know right away there’s something special inside!
Esther Price candies are made with pure, premium chocolate and locally sourced Ohio milk and butter. In some assortments, hand-selected and top-choice nuts, nut butters, and fruits are carefully crafted into their mouthwatering chocolate mixtures, proving that a near century of quality and tradition results in perfection.
Choose from milk and dark chocolates with caramels, almonds, cashews, fruit creams, cherries, and even potato chips inside!
Nationwide Shipping for Fans from Anywhere
Only here for a short stay? Craving a taste of Dayton after your trip? Want to procure a unique gift for friends and family, no matter where they might be?
Esther Price confections can be shipped nationwide! Simply pick out your favorites online, then place the order. In just a matter of days, delicacies from this local jewel will make their way to the doorstep.
Don’t make your trip to Dayton without making a trip to Esther Price Candies!
Looking for other “sweet” things to do in Dayton for Valentine’s Day? Check out our list of 12 ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day in Dayton!
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