Mother Lode Mercantile

Fudge - fun, friendly family run. Did I mention the FUDGE?! Creamy, smooth and decadent! Simply the best, the salted caramel is our favorite. Yum
Apr 6th, 2024

Great Fudge!! So good.
Mar 9th, 2024

This fun gift shop is located in the Goldfield Ghost Town in Apache Junction, Arizona. They sell all kinds of Arizona and Western souvenirs in all price ranges. They also sell old fashioned candies and delicious homemade fudge. If you are a lover of handmade fudge , I highly recommend that you come and give it a try. They sell most flavors for about $7-$8 a 1/4 pound or about $28-$32 a pound. I read some other reviews that thought that was priced high, but there are not a lot of places that sell homemade fudge in the Phoenix area unless you get up really early on a Saturday for a farmers market or you head to a shopping mall. I believe that this store is open every day from 10am-5pm, except Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. They use real cream and have traditional and unique fudge flavors like prickly pear cactus and fudge with real gold! The BEST part is that if you come by to visit them, they will let you sample a FREE piece of fudge before you buy it! The Mercantile has plenty of free parking and the view of the Superstition Mountains is amazing from their front door! The employees are welcoming and friendly. There is a ramp and path a bit further down from the front staircase that leads to the entrance. The Ghost Town is FREE to visit with LOTS of FREE Parking! The different attractions vary in price but average about $10-$12 each, per person. The buildings are old and some are historic and the town tries to cater to all, but many structures/shops at Goldfield either don't allow or are not accessible with strollers, walkers, and wheelchairs. So, if you live in the Phoenix area or you are a visitor to Arizona, Mother Lode Mercantile is a fun place to visit to find some cool Arizona merchandise and to buy some delicious homemade fudge. If you can't make it out to their store, you can also order their fudge on their website.
Feb 25th, 2024

My fianc and I are locals, but never miss the chance to head over to Mother Lode Merchantile for their amazing fudge! Definitely adds something sweet to the trip and we leave happy and satisfied every time! (Definitely recommend the prickly pear fudge and my fiance loves the Hot Mexican fudge)
Feb 20th, 2024

Love this gift shop! The fudge is delicious and so many cute little souvenirs.
Feb 20th, 2024