Location: 1576 E. Main St., Springfield
Contact:
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/peanutshoppe/
- Website: www.ohiopeanutshoppe.com
- Telephone: (937) 323-2591
Background/Overview:
The Planters Peanut Co. was founded in Pennsylvania in 1906. It opened many Peanut Shoppes throughout the United States in the 1930s. The Springfield location opened as store No. 50 on South Limestone Street in 1937. More than two decades later, Planters was acquired by Standard Brands, which wasn’t interested in the concept of retail business. As a result, hundreds of stores were sold or closed. The Peanut Shoppe in Springfield became independently owned and moved to its present location in the early 1960s.
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Tim and Laurel Shouvlin are each from Springfield. As a married couple, their careers were focused on organic farming. Tim often visited The Peanut Shoppe to buy shelled peanuts and nonpareil candy. About five years ago, then owner Jeannie Ferrell informed him that the Shoppe was for sale, and soon thereafter the Shouvlin’s decided to begin a new career as sole proprietors of The Peanut Shoppe.
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The Menu:
- Candied Nuts/Other Nuts (include): Bridge Mix; Honey Roasted Cashews; Almonds; "All Tree" Mix; Brazils; Cajun Mix; Cashews; Filberts (Hazelnuts); Macadamia Nuts; Mixed Nuts; Party Mix; Peanuts; Pecans; Pistachios; Raw Nuts; Red-Skinned Peanuts; Salted Nuts; Shelled Nuts; Unsalted Nuts; Walnuts-$3.25 to $20 (pound).
- Chocolates (include): Bavarian Mints; Buckeyes; Butter Creams; Caramels; Cherry Cordials; Coconut Haystacks; Opera Creams (Creme Drops); Orange Creams; Peanut Butter Delights; Peanut Clusters; Turtles; Sugar-free Chocolates-$2.50 to $17.25. Chocolate Covered Coffee Beans (edible): Dark/Light Chocolate — $10 (pound).
- Fudge: $12.49 (pound).
- Sugar-free Fudge: $17.99 (pound).
- Dried Fruits (include): Dried Strawberries; Dried Kiwi; Dried Mango; Dried Papaya — $4.50 to $7.75.
- Licorice: Black/Red-$1 to $8.
- Old-Fashioned Candies (include): Bit-O-Honey; Chocolate Gold Coins; Jelly Bean Nougats; Mint Twist — $ .20 to $6.50.
- Old-Fashioned Christmas Candies (include): Holiday Gummies; Peppermint Bark; Ribbon Candy — $6.50 to
- $12 (pound). Peanut Brittle: $3 (one-half pound).
- Seeds: Flax Seeds-$ .75 to $3; Sunflower Seeds — $ .90 to $3.60; Chia Seeds-$1 to $4; Pepitos (Pumpkin) Seeds — $1.38 to $5.50.
- Almond/Cashew/Peanut Butters: $4.75 to $9.25.
- Raw Honey (Locally sourced): $7 (pound).
- Holiday/Special Occasion Tins: Cashew Special Tin-$36.99; Pecan Lover's Tin-$43.99; Nut Lover's Favorite Tin-$44.99; Happy Birthday Tin-$44.99; "Best Nut" Tin-$45.99.
- Custom Holiday Tins (One-Day's Notice): Custom orders for individuals or corporations-$ priced accordingly.
Hours:
- Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.;
- Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
More Information:
Located next to Whitacre’s Pharmacy. There’s plenty of free parking in the front and rear of The Peanut Shoppe.
“Android Pay” is also accepted as a payment method.
Military personnel with I.D. each receive a 10-percent discount.
The Peanut Shoppe owners proudly present, “Fresh, cooked nuts served by your neighbors!” They are currently looking for a buyer to keep the shop open for years to come.
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