CLAYTON, Mo. – Halloween is right around the corner, and candy lovers don’t have to wait too much longer for trick-or-treating. But for those looking to satisfy their sweet tooth beforehand, one local shop has earned recognition for doing it best.

A research team at LoveFood.com recently compiled a list naming the “best candy store” in every U.S. state. Their selections were based on reviews, awards, and accolades, in addition to the first-hand experience of their food-writing team.

According to LoveFood.com, the best candy store in Missouri is none other than How Sweet Is This in Clayton.

How Sweet Is This is a retro-inspired candy store specializing in gourmet chocolates, gummy foods and nostalgic treats. Along with a wide selection of candy, the shop also offers made-to-order shaved ices over summer, crafted with real pure cane sugar and coming in 30 flavors.

Additionally, the store also prides itself on seasonal specialties such as Halloween-themed gummies, frosty flavor candy mixes and holiday candy corn.

LoveFood.com offered the following review of How Sweet Is This:

“A small candy store with a big personality, Missouri’s award-winning How Sweet Is This has something for everyone. As well as stocking a wide variety of gummies, gourmet chocolate, and nostalgic treats, this place offers up a sweet selection of vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, sugar-free, and kosher candy, too. However, in summer, it’s the shaved ices, made with raw cane sugar and available in more than 30 different flavors, that everyone raves about.“

How Sweet Is This is located just blocks away from Forest Park at 804 De Mun Avenue. The candy shop is open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. from Monday to Saturday and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday.

Katy Morris is the owner, and the candy shop has served the St. Louis region at its Clayton location for more than 12 years.