Putnam Pantry Candies & Icecream - A Delightful Candy Store & Cafe

Putnam Pantry in Danvers, Massachusetts, has been a North Shore favorite since 1951. This classic candy shop and ice cream parlor is best known for its legendary Make-Your-Own-Sundae bar—overflowing with toppings, sauces, and whipped cream. Generations of families have made it a go-to stop for homemade chocolates, fudge, and old-school penny candy. Still family-run, Putnam Pantry blends sweet nostalgia with tradition. Located right on Route 1, it’s a must-visit for anyone with a soft spot for New England treats—and a perfect excuse for a roadside detour.

Love Putnam's Pantry. Brings me back to my childhood. It is so wonderful sharing it with my son now. Great ice cream, hot fudge is the best, great candy to take home.

This was a cool spot for ice cream. To be honest it doesn’t look like an ice cream place from the outside or when you walk as your basically looking at a lot of candy & other treats. It was my first time here & I actually enjoyed it. Lots of options to choose from whether your having a birthday party or just a small get together this place has a lot of options. The ice cream bar was great as you get to pick your own toppings without having to have someone give you an exact portion. Overall service was great & friendly & the outdoor patio as well was nice.

Ice cream and chocolate and candy oh my! Add in a sandwich and patio seating and you’ve got it all! No where else have I seen an ice cream smorgasbord! Handmade chocolates, candy galore and a decent selection of big and yummy sandwiches, pizza and sides like broccoli salad. All within a charming setting in a family owned business dating back to the early 1950s. Sit indoors or out and enjoy the deliciousness and nostalgia.

Was told by a worker at Rebecca Nurse's House that this was the place to check out. Boy were we glad she told us. Beautiful outside and delicious inside. The sandwich was delicious, the broccoli salad was great add a pickle and it's lunch. All the candies are excellent at tempting my friend and I. We fell into temptation, chocolate and so much more!! Ice cream was available also but I got full on lunch .

Great little gem. Fun " smorgasbord " ice cream topping bar for ice cream. Everything homemade ( fudges, whipped cream, marshmallow topping, caramel cherry sauce)... Regular hot fudge was soo yummy. Great sandwiches and sides also. Nice little stop for homemade chocolates along w a bites to eat. Don't forget the ice cream smorgasbord !

Beautiful Store with endless choices of candy, ice cream and other foods. One could spend a long time here, and that is a good thing. We stopped on our way back to Jersey from Rockport Massachusetts. Well worth the stop if you are in area, all chocolate is made in house and are extremely good. You will not be disabled in the least. A definite must in my opinion. The store is quite larger than it appears from the outside and the staff is extremely friendly, which is always a plus in my opinion. You feel very welcome from the moment you walk in the door.

It's so fun to go! Automatically takes u back to being a kid again, so many things to look at, and the candy is so beautifully wrapped. Candy of all kinds. There are so many yummy treats for everyone's taste buds! I, dear, u to go there and try walking out empty handed I bet u won't!