Davidson of Dundee Fruit

So much more than a fruit stand! The staff makes candies and jellies on site They have a viewing area where you can watch the process. The staff gives a free mini tour and offers a number of free samples. The staff is very friendly and takes time to answer any questions. We just couldn’t leave without purchasing a variety of itms to take back home with us. Oh and a course they sell fruit!

Went here on a Monday morning with an out of town visitor. Only two workers in the back area preparing to make candy. Got to take pics of them pouring liquid candy into a pan. Place is very clean and the front staff very friendly explaining the candy making process and history during the factory ‘tour’ which consisted of being in the back area in front of the glass panes watching the two workers preparing for the day. There were free samples of jellies and candies which were delicious, however the discounted jellies for sale in jars looked spoiled compared to the full priced jellies and really should have been thrown out instead of trying to sell them. We bought a couple of souvenirs which were decently priced and will come back for the chewy jelly candy which we especially liked because it didn’t stick to the teeth like regular store bought candy.

Awesome place. They were very friendly, LOTS of free samples laying around, was able to try all the jams and chewies and most of the chocolates, wandered around and saw the factory, which was happily sparkling clean and luckily did not smell like a mix of burning sugar and chemicals (looking your way Jelly Belly) but instead was light and citrussy. I was THRILLED to find the chewies in a package of JUST RED ONES, (not sure what the «chewies» are really called, but they are the rectangular fraternal twin of Sunkist fruit gems) usually they only have citrus flavors, but when berries are in season… mmmm red chewies. I was pretty surprised at the prices too, everything was very reasonable, if you came in here with even $ 5 and were smart you could get 3 or 4 different things. Again, totally worth a stop if you are in the vicinity.

Touristy place that makes and sells citrus candies and jellies.
I expected a real tourist trap. And indeed this place had the stereotypical imprinted shot glasses and dead alligator heads.
But they do give you a mini factory tour and their treats are pretty good. I particularly liked the ruby red marmalade — bought some!
Davidson’s is worth a brief stop.