Historic Downtown Jeffersonville, Indiana Candy Shop Voted #1 in 2025!
JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA, May 27, 2026 – Schimpff’s Confectionery is asking for your vote again as they go for a repeat win as Best Candy Store in America 2026 by USA Today. The beloved candy shop, open for business in Historic Downtown Jeffersonville for the past 135 years, won the nationwide competition last year and hopes people will help them earn the title again.
A panel of experts from USA Today nominated independent candy stores from across the country and is hosting online voting to determine which business the public thinks is the best in the nation.
“We were honored that people across America and the world voted for Schimpff’s Confectionery last year,” said Steve Shepherd, affectionately known as ‘Cousin Steve,’ the fifth generation of the Schimpff’s family to run the business. “We wanted to defend our sweet title, and so we are kindly asking everyone to vote for us online again. Last year was amazing, but this year we marked 135 years in business, so a repeat win would be a little extra cinnamon on the red hot.”
Jeffersonville Main Street, the downtown revitalization organization is encouraging people to vote for the iconic candy store in Historic Downtown Jeffersonville. “Schimpff’s Confectionery has been here since 1891 and it’s the anchor of Downtown Jeffersonville,”said Jay Ellis, Executive Director of Jeffersonville Main Street. “They’re such a positive force and they and bring so many people to our downtown district. Schimpff’s is a great ambassador for our community, and people always leave there with smiles and good memories of both their business and Jeffersonville.”
People can vote for Schimpff’s Confectionery at this link every day through June 8:
Schimpff’s Confectionery: 2026 USA TODAY 10BEST Readers’ Choice Awards
About Schimpff’s Confectionery:
Schimpff’s Confectionery has operated in Jeffersonville, Indiana since 1891. Warren and Jill Schimpff ran Schimpff’s Confectionery from 1990-2025. Now their cousin Steve Shepherd, a 5th generation family member, who, along with his wife Beth, run the famous business. Warren and Jill still work in the shop, help with tours, and offer advice from their years of experience. In addition to selling a wide variety of sweets ranging from their world-famous red hots to toffee, and Modjeskas, the business also features a deli lunch counter, an authentic 1950’s soda fountain, and a candy museum. Schimpff’s Confectionery is located at 347 Spring Street in Jeffersonville, Indiana. Schimpff’s encourages people to visit their store and the other small businesses in Downtown Jeffersonville.
