Prides Crossing Confections

Hi there! My name is Jean Sword and I own Prides Crossing Confections in Beverly, MA!

In the late 19th century, luminaries of society, built summer retreats in and around Prides Crossing. Presidents, authors, and wealthy scions rode the rails in town and escaped the withering heat of the city during the hottest months. These summer residents had a few things in common. Among them, a love of high quality, traditional goods; and a shared railway station for jumping on and off their private rail cars.

We are purposefully of the old school, inspiring nostalgia and delight while providing sumptuous sensory experiences for generations of local families and visitors. We make our confections on site, every day. Stop by, breathe in the aromas, experience the sights and sounds of real handmade confections.

Chris Flynn, the original owner and world-class chocolatier with over 30 years experience, created this gem in the heart of Beverly Farms/Prides Crossing. The shop resides in the old Prides Crossing train depot and when you walk in, it's like you stepped back in time or onto a movie set. There are rows of glass counters with seemingly countless assortments of chocolates and other candies and the chocolate confections are utterly delicious and made by hand.

Although Chris is in retirement, he has passed down his original recipes. We continue to make the same delicious caramel, toffee, turtles, peanut butter cups, creams and truffles all meticulously made by hand on the premises with all natural ingredients as well as experimenting with new recipes, too.

Prides Crossing Confections holds pride in its excellent reviews from The Boston Globe, Boston Food Lover, The North Shore Magazine, and Boston Magazine. Come on down to Prides Crossing Confections at 590 Hale St to try some delicious handmade treats!