The Goldenrod

Join us for our 129th summer season. We ship our taffy nationwide! Join us for breakfast, lunch or dinner in our dining room or at our marble soda fountain.
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Enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner in our rustic dining room, savor our homemade ice cream at our marble soda fountain and watch us make our Goldenrod Kisses. We are a candy store, homemade ice cream shop and restaurant, located in the heart of Short Sands Beach since 1896. Home of the mouth watering sensations Goldenrod Kisses, our own salt water taffy made in full view of spectators. As the sweet

aroma of boiling sugar and molasses fills the air, one bite of a Goldenrod Kiss will take you back to a time when things were simpler. We have a large selection of sandwiches, salads and daily specials, all complimented by our desserts made with our own ice cream. Come on down, eat and have fun watching the kisses, fudge and other candies being made.

04/29/2026

We open May 15, and are currently hiring for all positions. Apply now to join our team!

Relevant experience is always a plus, but we will train for any position. Learn more about available positions, and apply online at: https://thegoldenrod.com/job-openings/

10/18/2025

Today is our LAST day of the season. We're selling candy plus takeout ice cream, beverages, baked goods, and chowder from 9am to 2pm (or while supplies last).

10/17/2025

Stop by tomorrow for our LAST day of the season! Candy counter open 9am to 2pm. Restaurant offering takeout beverages, ice cream, baked goods, and chowder.

10/11/2025

Stop by this weekend to get your Goldenrod favorites before we close for the season!

Saturday, Oct. 11 & Sunday, Oct. 12:
⏰Food & Ice Cream: 9am to 3pm
⏰Candy: 9am to 5pm

Monday, Oct. 13:
⏰9am to 2pm
Food, Ice Cream & Candy

Saturday, Oct. 18: Harvestfest
⏰9am to 2pm (or while supplies last)

During Harvestfest we will sell taffy and any remaining candy. New this year: we'll also have takeout ice cream, coffee, chowder, and baked goods.

09/25/2025

The last day for mail orders this season is Tuesday, September 30 📦 See fall hours & mail order info below🍂:

Mail orders can be placed online at: https://thegoldenrod.com/shopcandy/

We'll still be open for in-person sales until Monday, October 13.

Restaurant & Candy Counter:
Monday 9am to 3pm
Tuesday CLOSED
Wednesday CLOSED
Thursday 9am to 3pm
Friday 9am to 3pm

Saturday & Sunday
Restaurant: 9am to 3pm
Candy Counter: 9am to 5pm

08/05/2025

Orange you craving this creamy classic?? 🍊

07/24/2025

Noses to the glass, eyes full of wonder—remember when this was you? 🫶🏼

07/22/2025

Come grab our taffy flavor of the week before it floats away!!

07/17/2025

Cone-grats July! You’re officially the coolest month! 🍦❄️

07/15/2025

Come check out our taffy flavor of the week, Cotton Candy!! Basically a carnival in candy form! 🎡🩷

07/08/2025

The Goldenrod Candy Shop & Restaurant in York, Maine is one of those spots you look forward to all year long! They make their own ice cream right there in the shop, and you won’t find a better banana split, float, or sundae anywhere. The candy counter is packed with handmade sweets, and it smells incredible inside. They also serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner...and the food’s just as good as the desserts. For those vacationing in and around the little town of York...this is one of the best summer stops you'll find in the area!

Address

2 Railroad Avenue
York Beach, ME
03909

Telephone

+12073632621

Website

http://www.thegoldenrod.com/

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