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Beerntsen's Confectionery

108 N. 8th St., Manitowoc, WI - (920) 684-9616
Beerntsen's is a glorious little confectionery with a small dining area where you can have a nice, inexpensive lunch and dig into expertly-made sundaes.
100% Approval Rating (4 votes)

Scorecard

4 - Overall: One of the Best - Worth a Trip
Overall: One of the Best - Worth a Trip
Fairy Food
Turtles
Hot Fudge Sundae
Bratwurst Sandwich
Cherry Bark
Chocolate Lips

Highlighted Reviews

rating
Michael Stern - Photos (6)
Roadfood.com Editor
"For its ambience alone, Beerntsen's is worth a major detour. A charming 1930s-vintage candy shop and soda fountain with a striped awning out front and handsome dark woodwork inside, it has mesmerizing confectionery shelves up front and a cozy dining area in back, the ..."   [Read More]

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Map & Web Site

108 N. 8th St., Manitowoc, WI
(920) 684-9616

http://beerntsens.com

Hours & Policies

Seasons:Open Year Round
Meals Served:Lunch, Dessert
Operational Hours:Always Call Ahead!
Credit Cards Accepted:Yes
Alcohol Served:No
Outdoor Seating:No
Reservations Accepted:No
Delivery Available:No
Takeout Counters:Yes
Fairy food is a favorite candy especially in the heartland. It is brittle spun molasses, lighter than air, enrobed in chocolate. This is milk chocolate. Dark chocolate also is available. (buffetbuster photo)
"Fairy food is a favorite candy especially in the heartland. It is brittle spun molasses, lighter than air, enrobed in chocolate. This is milk chocolate. Dark chocolate also is available. (buffetbuster photo)"
Michael Stern





Glorious chocolate bark, made using dried local cherries and roasted almonds. (photo from Beerntsen's website)
"Glorious chocolate bark, made using dried local cherries and roasted almonds. (photo from Beerntsen's website)"
Michael Stern


A hot fudge sundae, served with the fudge in a separate container so you can pour it on or spoon it up as you wish. (buffetbuster photo)
"A hot fudge sundae, served with the fudge in a separate container so you can pour it on or spoon it up as you wish. (buffetbuster photo)"
Michael Stern


Chocolate lips on a stick for Valentine's Day (photo from Beerntsen's website)
"Chocolate lips on a stick for Valentine's Day (photo from Beerntsen's website)"
Michael Stern


This interior view shows the partition between the candy store and the dining area. (buffetbuster photo)
"This interior view shows the partition between the candy store and the dining area. (buffetbuster photo)"
Michael Stern


Joe Beerntsen opened his candy store in 1932 and it remained in the family until 2003 when Dean and Chrissy Schadrie took over. The sweet-shop charm never has changed. (buffetbuster photo)
"Joe Beerntsen opened his candy store in 1932 and it remained in the family until 2003 when Dean and Chrissy Schadrie took over. The sweet-shop charm never has changed. (buffetbuster photo)"
Michael Stern



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