Sir Walter Candy Co

Sir Walter Candy Co Sir Walter candy specializes in gourmet confections. Experience more than just a treat Alfonso was fascinated.

Growing up in Mexico City, Alfonso Porras always dreamed of starting his own candy business. At the age of 12, while visiting his older sister in New Jersey, was taught by Walter Zittel, a family friend, how to make old fashioned candy. After returning to Mexico, Alfonso started making confections. Unfortunately a few years later Walter was diagnosed with cancer and passed away shortly. His wife Karen Zittel remembered that Alfonso was the only one that shared the same enthusiasm and passion for candy as Walter did. She sent Alfonso all of Walter’s books on candy making and a thousand dollars with a note that said it was for him to start the business her husband never was able to. With the small investment Alfonso was set out to do just that. He along with his wife Alejandra, re-purposed an old trailer into a kitchen to start. Once finished they started making and selling candy in different Farmer’s Markets in Southern California along with their four children. They named the business “Sir Walter,” to honor the memory of the man who inspired them, and who taught Alfonso all he knew about the art candy making. Soon they opened their first retail store in Monrovia, California. They now have a factory in Salt Lake City where they continue to do what they do best, incredible confections and chocolate. Though Walter Zittel never got to start his business his legacy and passion for candy lives on in Sir Walter.

08/19/2026

Simple ingredients + years of refining a recipe =
Our sweet toasted pecans

Come visit our store and you might be lucky and see them being made.

07/29/2026

If happiness had a flavor… it would look like this. 🍭✨

Take a peek at our lollipop collection and tell us, which one would you pick first?

What Sir Walter is today... started with a simple dream and a love for making people smile. ✨More than 30 years ago, our...
06/02/2026

What Sir Walter is today... started with a simple dream and a love for making people smile. ✨

More than 30 years ago, our family began crafting chocolates and confections with the belief that every treat should create a memorable moment.

One recipe, one batch, and one customer at a time, that dream grew into everything you see today. 🍫🥹

Thank you for being part of our story, for supporting a family-owned business, and for helping us continue building something sweet every single day.

For the moms who deserve something extra sweet 🍫Thoughtfully packed with handcrafted treats and a whole lot of love.Beca...
05/07/2026

For the moms who deserve something extra sweet 🍫Thoughtfully packed with handcrafted treats and a whole lot of love.

Because no one deserves celebrating more than Mom 🤍

Available in-store for Mother’s Day while supplies last. ✨

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05/06/2026

Happens to the best of us

Join us for a fun Saturday afternoon of shopping, fun and treats, featuring a curated mix of local vendors and sweet fi...
04/23/2026

Join us for a fun Saturday afternoon of shopping, fun and treats, featuring a curated mix of local vendors and sweet finds—perfect for picking up something for thoughtful for mom (or treating yourself).

Get ready for Mother’s Day or just stop by, there’s something for everyone.

✨ What you’ll find:

A selection of local vendors & small businesses
Gifts and treats perfect for Mother’s Day
20% off all treats during the event

🗓 Saturday, May 2nd
⏰ 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Stop by, shop around, and enjoy a sweet afternoon.

Even Messi needs a little pre-game sugar ⚽️Best of luck tonight… but we’re still rooting for 😏
04/22/2026

Even Messi needs a little pre-game sugar ⚽️
Best of luck tonight… but we’re still rooting for 😏

Address

3828 S Main Street
South Salt Lake, UT
84115

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 6pm
Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 6pm

Telephone

+18014631541

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