What to order at Cottage of Sweets

Must order
A quarter pound of house fudge, cut from the slab.
Editor tip
The house fudge and chocolates are made by the shop's own confectioners, and the licorice shelf is imported from around the world.
CuisineMarket
Price$
NeighborhoodOcean Avenue
HoursMon-Thu 10:00-20:00; Fri-Sat 10:00-22:00; Sun 10:00-21:00
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Must order: A quarter pound of house fudge, cut from the slab.

Why locals love it: Tourists photograph the ivy-covered cottage without realising the fudge and chocolates are still made by the shop's own confectioners.

Tip: The house fudge and chocolates are made by the shop's own confectioners, and the licorice shelf is imported from around the world.

Location

Address: Ocean Ave between Monte Verde & Lincoln, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93921

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Order: The night's baked tegamino, the namesake pan dish.

Why locals love it: You enter through a courtyard tucked behind the Cottage of Sweets candy shop; from Ocean Avenue there is almost nothing to see.

Tip: Find the courtyard entrance tucked behind the Cottage of Sweets; the room is tiny, so book before you plan the rest of the evening.

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Order: The night's baked tegamino, the namesake pan dish.

Why locals love it: You enter through a courtyard tucked behind the Cottage of Sweets candy shop; from Ocean Avenue there is almost nothing to see.

Tip: Find the courtyard entrance tucked behind the Cottage of Sweets; the room is tiny, so book before you plan the rest of the evening.

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