Forget the golden ticket. All you need is a reservation.

For generations, a trip to Sarris Candies has been a western Pennsylvania tradition. Since 1960, the family-owned company has been crafting chocolate-covered pretzels, peanut butter meltaways, and boxed chocolates that have become staples at holidays, celebrations, and road trips alike. The original Sarris Candies shop and ice cream parlor remains a beloved destination, complete with sparkling chandeliers, old-fashioned booths and its famous 1,500-pound chocolate castle. It's the perfect place to cap off your visit with a scoop of homemade ice cream or a sweet treat to take home.
Now, for the first time ever, visitors can step behind the scenes to see where the magic happens at the brand-new Sarris Candies Chocolate Factory in Canonsburg.

Interior of a colorful candy store with a sculpture of four pretzels stacked on one another standing next to a winding staircase

A Sweet Look Behind the Curtain

Take a guided tour of the new chocolate factory in Canonsburg and see Sarris Candies from a whole new perspective. From an elevated observation area, you'll watch the candy-making process unfold as ingredients move through each stage, from mixing and cooking to coating, cooling, and packaging. Along the way, knowledgeable guides share insight into the techniques used on the factory floor and include stories that highlight the company’s long-standing commitment to quality and tradition

For anyone who's ever wondered how their favorite Sarris candy is made, this is a rare chance to see the process up close. Reservations are required for the 45-minute guided tour, which runs three times daily and is limited to 15 guests, creating an intimate experience where everyone gets a clear view of the action. 

A sign on a wall made up of letter cubes that write out Sarris A Tradition You Can Taste

Shopping at The Factory Store

If you’re not taking a tour, the Sarris Candies Factory Store at 135 Meadow Lane offers a welcoming stop for visitors year-round. The experience begins before you even walk through the doors, thanks to a towering 20-foot inflatable box of Sarris chocolate-covered pretzels. Inside, you'll find a 12-foot pretzel statue made for photo ops, displays of vintage chocolate molds from the company's early years, exclusive Sarris merchandise, and shelves stocked with chocolates, seasonal specialties and gifts.