La Candy Shoppe is a specialty baking and decorating supply store located at 1426 E Mishawaka Ave in South Bend, Indiana. Described as a quaint, clean, and exceptionally well-stocked shop, it is the go-to destination for both beginners and experienced bakers, cake decorators, and candy makers. Known as a long-standing local institution serving the community for decades, the store has built a reputation for its vast selection of hard-to-find supplies and its warm, knowledgeable, and helpful service.
Exceptionally Helpful and Knowledgeable Staff: Consistently praised for going above and beyond, offering expert advice, helpful hints, and personalized recommendations for baking and decorating projects.
Unmatched Selection of Hard-to-Find Supplies: Customers note it is the only place within a wide radius to find specialty items, with a large and varied inventory that surpasses big-box stores.
One-Stop Shop for All Baking Needs: Comprehensive selection for cake decorating, candy making, and cookie decorating, from tools and molds to ingredients and packaging.
Renowned Decorating Classes: Offers popular Wilton decorating classes as well as dedicated cookie and candy making classes taught by experienced instructors.
Pristine and Inspiring Environment: Reviewers highlight the store is always clean, in great shape, and filled with inspiring project ideas with walls of decorating sugars and supplies.
Trusted Local Institution for Decades: A beloved community staple for over 30 years, cherished by generations of bakers, including 4-H cake artists and small baking businesses.
Specialty Ordering and Custom Services: Willing to order specific items not in stock and provides custom services such as beautiful, fast-produced edible image toppers.
Baking & Candy Making Supply Catalog
Cake Decorating Essentials
Item
Description
Cake Pans & Specialty Pans
Wide variety including lamb cake pans and other shaped pans
Cake Boxes and Boards
For transporting and presenting finished cakes
Cake Stands
Available for purchase or rent, including fancy designs
Frostings and Fillings
Complete range for layering and decorating cakes
Airbrush Supplies
Tools and colors for advanced decorating techniques
Candy & Cookie Making Supplies
Item
Description
Candy Molds
Hundreds of molds for chocolates and hard candy
Chocolate Melts & Wafers
Melting wafers that tint easily to custom colors
Hard Candy Flavors
Best local selection of flavors for hard candy making
Cookie Cutters
Extensive collection including rare and seasonal shapes
Caramel
Available by the pound for candy making
Decorating Consumables & Ingredients
Item
Description
Sprinkles & Decorating Sugars
Wide wall of sugars, crystal sugars, and sprinkles
Edible Glitter & Dusts
For adding sparkle and shimmer to baked goods
Edible Images & Toppers
Personalized, computer-generated sugar decorations and licensed character toppers
Sprinkle Mixes & Nonpareils
Festive mixes for cake bases and cookie decorating
Colors, Flavors & Oils
Full assortment to tint and flavor chocolate and icings
Tools, Equipment & Packaging
Item
Description
Baking and Decorating Tools
Rolling pins, whisks, spatulas, and piping supplies
Books & Project Guides
Reference books and inspiring project ideas
Pastry Bags, Tips & Accessories
Individual pieces available without buying full sets
Decorative Packaging
Ribbons, wrappers, and gift-giving supplies
Bulk Ingredients
Bags of premium sugars, wafers, and candy bases
Classes & Specialty Services
Service
Description
Wilton Decorating Classes
Formal cake decorating classes for beginners to advanced students
Cookie & Candy Classes
Hands-on classes focused on cookie and candy making techniques
Expert Consultation
In-store and over-the-phone guidance for projects
Special Orders
Ability to quickly order any item not currently in inventory
Custom Edible Printing
Fast service for custom edible cake toppers and images
