Candy Lady, Albuquerque

Candy Lady, Albuquerque

The Candy Lady is a sweet shop in Old Town Albuquerque. With a history that spans three decades, it has become a traditional stop for visitors in New Mexico.

Offerings at The Candy Lady include more than 20 flavors of fudge, licorice from around the world, hand made chocolates, hard candies, glazed and dip fruits, truffles and custom cakes.

Visitors love the candies that reflect the local atmosphere. The Candy Lady offers fudge made with red or green chile peppers, green chile pinon brittle, red chile bars, pinon coated toffee and chile pepper hard candy, among others.

The store also offers an assortment of "Breaking Bad" themed goods. Along with t-shirts and mugs, visitors can pick up a bag of "Breaking Bad" candy that promises not to draw the ire of the DEA.

The Candy Lady is open seven days per week. The shop is open from 11 AM through 5 PM on Mondays and Thursdays, from 11 AM to 6 PM on Fridays and Saturdays, and from noon to 5 PM on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Sundays.

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Candy Lady on Map

Sight Name: Candy Lady
Sight Location: Albuquerque, USA (See walking tours in Albuquerque)
Sight Type: Shopping
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