Westport Candy & Ice Cream Shop Closes

WESTPORT, CT — Saugatuck Sweets, a candy and ice cream shop, closed its Westport store on Riverside Avenue over the weekend after more than a decade at the location.

Owners Chris and Al DiGuido said in a message to customers that the Westport shop became another casualty of the pandemic.

"In recent years due to the challenging economic conditions and Covid issues, we have determined that it is no longer financially viable for us to keep this business afloat," the DiGuidos wrote.

"We have so many amazing memories from our time in Westport that we will always cherish. So many incredible and lifelong friendships that we have built in our time here. It is our hope that while serving the Saugatuck section of Westport we have provided you and your families with not only great ice cream and candy...but also a tremendous family experience."

The shop's Fairfield location, which opened on Reef Road in 2014, remains open, and the DiGuidos said they hope to see many of its Westport customers there.

"Please keep in mind...That Saugatuck Sweets FAIRFIELD is open and thriving here at 28 Reef Road in Fairfield," they wrote. "You can get the same great ice cream, candy and service at this location. It is our hope that you will take the ride to Fairfield and see us ! We promise that you will find everything that you need and more at this location.

"While we are saddened to be leaving the Westport area... we are excited to continue to serve you at our Fairfield location."

The DiGuidos thanked the Gault family for "their support, patience and help" as the landlords of the Westport location.

Any of the Westport store's gift cards will be honored at the Fairfield location, and parents can pick up photos of their children that hung on the walls of the Westport shop at the Fairfield shop, they said.

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