There are two types of people in this world: those who casually pass by a fudge shop, and those who walk in, breathe deeply, and immediately decide they need five squares of peanut butter swirl and a gift box of chocolate turtles for “someone else.” If you fall into the latter category (hi, same), you need to get yourself to Schmidt’s Fudge Haus in German Village.
Tucked into a charming little corner on East Kossuth Street, this shop is an oldie but a goodie.
It smells like happiness the moment you open the door — like, actual happiness in the form of handcrafted fudge and rich Belgian chocolate. It’s giving rainy-day magic. It’s giving grandma’s kitchen if your grandma trained in an elite European fudge academy. You get it.
Schmidt’s Fudge Haus isn’t just a cute name slapped on some touristy candy. These folks are the real deal. Their fudge is made the old-fashioned way: slow-cooked in copper kettles and finished on marble tables, just like the fudgiest of fudgy old-world traditions demand.
But the fudge isn’t even the only star of the show.
Schmidt’s also serves up bonbons, truffles, nut clusters, and pretty much every delightful little chocolate thing your inner child (and current adult) could dream of. And because they’re sourcing premium ingredients — think real Belgian chocolate, roasted pecans, fluffy marshmallow — the result is melt-in-your-mouth perfection every time.
This place has some serious street cred, too. Martha Stewart and Adam Richman (of Man v. Food fame) have both made the pilgrimage. You don’t have to be a celebrity to shop here, though. You just have to like delicious things.
It’s a perfect stop if you’re wandering around German Village, looking for a gift, hosting out-of-towners, or honestly just need a little edible serotonin. Because whether you’re buying a single truffle or a whole box of fudge, it’s all made with the same care, charm, and yes, a little bit of cocoa-powered magic.
Schmidt’s Fudge Haus is located at 220 E Kossuth St, Columbus, OH 43206, in German Village. If you want to eat before your dessert, head over to Schmidt’s for a delicious, traditional German dinner.
