Some shops sell snacks, and some shops become part of a family’s story. Just north of downtown Wichita sits a candy and nut store that grandparents bring grandkids to, and that former Kansans make a point to revisit every time they come home.
The cases hold house-made fudge and chocolate-coated treats, the aisles hold candy you probably forgot existed, and the staff seems determined to let you try a little bit of everything. Keep reading to learn where it is, what fills those shelves, when to go, and why so many people call it a true Wichita tradition.
A Sweet Address on St. Francis
Every town has a shop people give directions to by memory, and in Wichita that shop is Nifty Nut House. You will find it at 537 N St Francis Ave, Wichita, KS 67214, just a short hop from downtown.
The name suggests a nut store, and it is one. Yet the shelves tell a much bigger story, with candy, chocolate, fudge, dried fruit, snack mixes, and baking goods packed into one large space…