Best Salt Water Taffy

I grew up on the Oregon coast in Florence, and salt water taffy was the thing to have, no matter how long you were staying. I remember going to the beach as a kid and getting bags of different flavors to bring home, it was one of my favorite treats. Did anyone else grow up in the saltwater sandals??

Unfortunately, most store-bought saltwater taffy doesn't compare to the real thing, and you'd be missing out on what makes it special.

While I enjoy making homemade candy like my fluffy divinity, chewy polar bear paws, and crunchy chocolate billionaires, sometimes nothing beats ordering traditional taffies from the best shops online.

Where To Buy The Best Salt Water Taffy

Not only do these shops make some fantastic salt water taffy, but they are all available for online purchase. I'll even throw in some of my personal favorites as recommendations for you to try out first.

1. Shriver's Salt Water Taffy

Shriver's Salt Water Taffy & Fudge is a family-owned staple on the Ocean City, New Jersey boardwalk since 1898, making it the oldest business still operating there. They are best known for their authentic, soft, and chewy taffy that tastes just as good as it did generations ago.

Shriver's has 47 flavors of taffy, some of the most popular being chocolate, vanilla, strawberry, grape, peanut butter, banana, molasses, and orange. I know you'll love every bite of them!

You can order directly from their site or find their taffy on Amazon for a true boardwalk favorite.

2. Fralinger's Salt Water Taffy

Fralinger's Salt Water Taffy is another New Jersey classic with what appears to be 5 shops (physical locations) up and down the coast. Owned by James Candy Company, they've been making old-fashioned, nostalgic taffy with the best ingredients for well over a century.

Fralinger's has 25 original best-selling salt water taffy flavors consisting of favorites like banana, chocolate, lemon, licorice, lime, orange, peppermint, strawberry, and vanilla,  plus 16 modern flavors to try.

Their original salt water taffy even comes in a replica 1920s box, making it a perfect gift or keepsake.

3. Taffy Town

Taffy Town has been crafting handmade taffy for more than 100 years, using a unique recipe and taffy production process that sets their gourmet salt water taffy apart. They offer a huge range of flavors, with unique options like chili-mango, cotton candy, buttered popcorn taffy, black licorice swirl taffy, and cherry limeade.

You can try over 80 of their amazing flavors with a Taffy Sampler before committing to a full-size order. Plus, their taffy is made with egg whites and premium ingredients for a soft, whipped texture that melts in your mouth, and it's produced in a facility that is free of peanuts, tree nuts, and gluten.

Place your order directly from their site or pick up your favorites on Amazon, just look for the trademark red Taffy Town lettering or visit their Amazon store.

4. Taffy Shop

Taffy Shop is another primarily online Utah candy store that opened in 2020. Instead of traditional pulling, the Taffy Shop uses a special process of whipping the candy for 24 hours to make extra soft and delicious whipped taffy for a unique salt water taffy experience.

They have over 75 unique saltwater taffy flavors to try, even offering a flavor guide to help you choose. Try out the unicorn poop flavor for a fun treat for the kids, create your own bundle, or grab one of their many packaged assortments like the classic flavors mix.

You can buy Taffy Shop candy online today, or through their site or via their Amazon store.

5. Sweet Candy Company

Sweet Candy has been around since 1910 and offers some of the best salt water taffy flavors. Unlike many others on this list, they're a full candy company rather than a taffy-only shop, but their chewy, flavorful taffy stands out as a must-try.

They have perfected about 30 saltwater taffy flavors including blue raspberry, chocolate taffy, cinnamon, black Licorice, neapolitan, orange/cream, peppermint, pear, huckleberry, and banana taffy.

This is the only product offered by this company, a classic flavors mix, that I could find on Amazon.

6. Seaside Candyman

Seaside Candyman in Seaside, Oregon, is the shop that first sparked my love of salt water taffy. Growing up on the Oregon coast, taffy was a treat I always looked forward to, but stepping into this store felt extra special with rows of bright colors and endless flavors to choose from.

It's the kind of place that makes you feel like a kid again, walking out with a bag full of your favorite salt water taffy to enjoy long after the beach day was over. They have 172 flavors of salt water taffy, including 24 that are completely sugar-free. Taste test them all! There are endless assortment possibilities.

Seaside Candyman accepts online taffy orders through their website.

7. Cabot's Candy

Cabot's Candy is a family business that has been making salt water taffy since 1927, starting out at small fairs before opening their well-loved shop in Massachusetts. Their taffy is still created using a handmade batch process, with soft, chewy texture and a wide variety of flavors to choose from (the number ranges because they come up with new flavors all the time!).

You'll find classic options like vanilla, chocolate, and peppermint taffy, fruity choices like watermelon, strawberry, blue raspberry, and pineapple coconut, and unique flavors like ginger, huckleberry, rum butter, and s'mores.

Their assorted boxes and buckets include at least 20 different taffy flavors per mix, making it easy to try a variety of their delicious taffy.

It's a classic New England candy stop that continues to deliver the same quality that's kept customers coming back for nearly a century.

🍬How to Choose the Best Salt Water Taffy Online

• Check the flavor variety. Some shops have over 100 flavors, while others stick to classics. Decide if you want something traditional like vanilla and chocolate or fun options like chicken and waffles (a favorite at Taffy Town).
• Look for freshness. Authentic shops usually make small batches, which means softer and chewier taffy compared to mass-produced brands.
• Consider sugar-free options. If you or someone you know is watching sugar intake, a few shops (like Seaside Candyman) have great sugar-free selections.
• Check if they offer specialty packaging. Some shops package their taffy in nostalgic boxes or specialty assortments, which makes them perfect for birthdays, holidays, party goody bags, or care packages.
• Compare shipping. Since taffy is heavy, shipping costs can vary, so it's worth checking before you order.

With these shops, you'll be able to enjoy the best salt water taffy around without even having to leave your house. Leave a comment and let me know your favorite taffy flavor!