Hammond's History

Hammond's Candy Factory 1999
Photo by: Robert List

4969 Colorado Blvd.
Denver, CO 80216
Phone: 303-333-5588
Fax: 303-333-5622

Over the last 81 years, the “mile-high” city of Denver, Colorado has seen a number of fine chocolate and candy manufacturers come and go. But the candy company founded by Carl T. Hammond, Sr, in 1920 is one that is still very much in business.

At Hammond’ Candies today, we still make candy the way Grandpa Hammond made it, with the same tempting recipes and the same careful craftsmanship. Toffee is still dipped in rich chocolate and hand-rolled in crunchy almonds. And hard candy is still hand-pulled to extra-shine. Yet, even with all that handwork, we still make and offer hundreds of different candies. Chocolates and creamy caramels fill our showcases, along with brittles, lollipops, candy canes, and much, much, more. Admittedly, that’s a lot of variety for one small company. But as Grandpa Hammond taught us, it’s more interesting, and more fun!

Now, as we enter our 81st year, you’ll be able to order and enjoy our most popular items and assortments wherever you are, thanks to this, our first on-line catalog! In it, you’ll learn a little about how candy has been made by three generations of Hammonds. Would Grandpa Hammond ever believe it?

We hope you enjoy browsing through our catalog. We know you’ll enjoy our chocolates and candies! Hammond’s Candies offers delicious, delectable sweets that recall sugar-spun dreams of youth. Hammond's Candies® has been featured in many national catalogs such as Martha by Mail, Williams-Sonoma, and Crate & Barrel and magazines such as Saveur, Gourmet, Sunset Magazine, Bon Appetit, and Martha Stewart Weddings. Hammond’s Candies has also been featured on television programs such as “Good Morning, America”, “Cooking Live Primetime” and “Food Finds” on the TV Food Network as well as many local television news programs.

Our Factory Store hours are Monday through Friday, from 9:00am through 4:00pm. Please call for extended holiday hours. Factory tours are given Monday through Friday, from 9:00am through 2:30pm. Please call for extended holiday hours.

First Factory in 1920