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Turtle Alley - Gloucester, MA

These are extraordinarily good-looking turtles, unlike mass-produced ones because their nuts are not totally plastered with chocolate. Instead, the nuts are implanted in the caramel underneath the chocolate so that they stick out the side. Some really do look anatomically correct; others look like cartoon turtles with a dozen flippers paddling all around the shell.
100% Approval Rating (6 votes)
4 - Overall: Worth planning a day around
Overall: Worth planning a day around

Must Eats

Turtles (N/A)
Fudge (N/A)
Peanut Brittle (N/A)

Written Reviews

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Michael Stern
Roadfood.com Editor
"Step into Turtle Alley and behold a fleet of candy turtles without peer. Big, knobby critters are made of dark, white, and milk chocolate; they are handmade, and each as unique as a snowflake, bristling with nuts that poke out from the caramel like multiple flippers ..."   [Read More].

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91A Washington St., Gloucester, MA
978-281-4000

http://turtlealley.com

Hours & Policies

Seasons:Open Year Round
Meals Served:Dessert
Operational Hours:Always Call Ahead!
Credit Cards Accepted:Yes
Alcohol Served:No
Outdoor Seating:No
Reservations Accepted:No
Delivery Available:Yes
Takeout Counters:Yes
The ultimate, last word in turtle pulchritude. This one has crisp, lightly-salted almonds and soft caramel as well as cherries and apricots inside its dark chocolate shell.
"The ultimate, last word in turtle pulchritude. This one has crisp, lightly-salted almonds and soft caramel as well as cherries and apricots inside its dark chocolate shell."
Michael Stern





Each of Hallie Baker's candy turtles has character all its own.
"Each of Hallie Baker's candy turtles has character all its own."
Michael Stern


Whether you're a dark-chocolate-caramel-and-pecan traditionalist or an adventurer willing to try turtles spiked with smoky chili, Turtle Alley is a very large helping of paradise. (photo courtesy of Hallie Baker)
"Whether you're a dark-chocolate-caramel-and-pecan traditionalist or an adventurer willing to try turtles spiked with smoky chili, Turtle Alley is a very large helping of paradise. (photo courtesy of Hallie Baker)"
Michael Stern


Although turtles are the specialty of the house, Turtle Alley crafts all manner of chocolate temptations.
"Although turtles are the specialty of the house, Turtle Alley crafts all manner of chocolate temptations."
Michael Stern


Another Turtle Alley assortment. Note the chocolate-robed apricot at the rear left of the photo: a must-eat!
"Another Turtle Alley assortment. Note the chocolate-robed apricot at the rear left of the photo: a must-eat!"
Michael Stern


Gloucester is known as a rough-and-tumble fishing town. Inside this place, it is nothing but sugar and sweetness.
"Gloucester is known as a rough-and-tumble fishing town. Inside this place, it is nothing but sugar and sweetness."
Michael Stern


Whatever your chocolate passion, this dreamy sign marks the place that will satisfy it.
"Whatever your chocolate passion, this dreamy sign marks the place that will satisfy it."
Michael Stern


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