Shane Confectionery in Philadelphia is one of the city's oldest and most popular candy shops. The sweets sold in the store are not just any old candy; some are carved from actual human anatomies. The family also owns Mueller's, a chocolate shop with unusual flavors, including onion-shaped chocolate. The original recipe for the infamous Philadelphia chocolate-covered onion can be found at Shane Confectionery.
The Shane Confectionery in Philadelphia is the oldest continuously operating candy store in the United States. The original shop was founded in 1863 by Samuel Herring. His son Benjamin Herring took over the business and made a name for himself by making candy. The company closed in 1864 but continued to operate in Philadelphia. The Shane family's new owners remodeled the store and expanded its offerings. The Shane Confectionery still serves the traditional confections, but it is also renowned for serving modern, unique ice cream creations.
