Heilman's Fort Fudge Shop

Heilman's Fort Fudge Shop

Heilman's Fort Fudge Shop
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Sawyer D
19 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2023 • Family
My family and I came here in the winter (non-peak season) and Fort Fudge Shop was the ONLY shop open in the entire city. Met with the owner and had a great conversation!

He passed out some great recommendations and makes all the sweets in house, he’s basically a real life Willy Wonka!!

I must say, they have such a unique flavor because I was used to the processed chocolates. Tasting homemade chocolate and fudge with fresh ingredients is a real treat. Even better once in the fridge and cool! Please avoid downtown and come visit Fort Fudge Shop!!! No need to visit anywhere else folks! Shop local, buy from small businesses, shop here on your next trip to Mackinaw City or the island!
Written November 24, 2023
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OpenRoader
Royal Oak, MI224 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2023
I usually stop for their coconut clusters which are my favorite, but this time I also bought their caramel corn. It was some of the best I have ever tasted. It is rich and tasted homemade! This is a family owned business and they have cool gifts inside too along with sweets. Check it out!
Written June 21, 2023
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Fay S
4 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2024 • Family
The shop stock all seems to be the same type of stuff they had on sale when I was a kid in the 80's and 90's. The prices seem a little high for what they are offering.
Written October 17, 2024
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auntiegodmama
22 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2016 • Couples
I wouldn't know if the fudge is good because the staff wasn't friendly. They couldn't even take the time to say hello and we were the only customers in the shop.
The prices of the gifts were super expensive.
Written June 18, 2016
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sarah K
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2022
Great Mom and Pop shop. Husband was making brittle while we were there this time.
We were also up here on Thanksgiving and this was the only shop open and it is now the only place we visit while we are up here to buy our fudge at.
Written July 17, 2023
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John T
Minneapolis, MN421 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2021
Growing up this was my wife's favorite fudge shop. They were out of the way from the other shops and I have to say I was not disappointed. The only thing that hurt was my wallet from buying my wife all the fudge she wanted for her and her family of origin.
Written June 5, 2021
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jkzoo
Mansfield, OH865 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2020
This place has a great variety of items but we would not have found it had we not been looking for their penny press. Many of the items seemed more like toys than true souvenirs.
Written October 10, 2020
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Rhonda K
3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2019 • Friends
This was the greatest place! My friend & I had some time to kill on our way home so thought we'd stop in & so glad we did! The only reason he stayed open was the unusually warm weather (& he must of known we were coming) but this place was awesome & the owner, who was working that day, was so gracious! We sampled candy & fudge & they even had a really old machine that engraved whatever you wanted into a coin-like metal. I even bought a really cute coat & boots there at a price I couldn't refuse! I go to the U.P at least once a year and I will ALWAYS make it a point to stop here! It was so much more than just a souvenir shop - it was an adventure & we had a great time here! Was the perfect ending to a perfect vacation!! Thanks for the wonderful experience & hospitality!!
Written January 25, 2020
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Marc C
Fort Lauderdale, FL3,523 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2018 • Solo
There are a lot of fudge stores around here, but this one looked unique. The three staff members that I met, were super friendly and were all great at what they did. There was a wide variety of items to choose from, and customers are able to watch them prepare their tasty caramel popcorn. My pet service rabbit, Narvik; was very welcome there, and a fun time was had by everyone. Two rabbit ears up!!
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Written July 26, 2018
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Liz J
Michigan141 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2017 • Family
RV parking and fudge immediately accessible to the Fort, who could ask for more?! Large but typical gift shop. According to the lady, they couldn't reliably source chocolate that they liked, so they make it themselves on site. She said they're the only fudge shop in town that does that. It was delicious, but I think I'm conditioned to love Murdick's the best by tradition. I just like a firmer fudge! Maybe what we need is a taste test. :) I bought six small things of fudge and some taffy and it was like $40 so bring a friend. ha ha We bought saltwater taffy for the kid with food allergies, and were horrified to discover that one food label on the front gave the all clear for his particular allergies, while a second label on the back said nope! Not so much. So that was pretty scary, and we were glad once again that we're diligent with double-checking everything even though we take some flak for being "overprotective". Try it, then tell me. So we probably won't be back. But I wouldn't talk anybody out of it or anything, it has lots going for it!
Written August 9, 2017
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