About Us

A History of Tradition

About Us

A History of Tradition

Our Mission

To carry on The Olympia tradition of old-world service by giving each customer an authentic, friendly, and courteous diner experience, and creating the most delicious candy and confections in the Midwest from scratch.

Our Mission

To carry on The Olympia tradition of old-world service by giving each customer an authentic, friendly, and courteous diner experience, and creating the most delicious candy and confections in the Midwest from scratch.

Our History

The Olympia Candy Kitchen has been welcoming visitors for almost a century in its unchanged location in downtown Goshen, Indiana. Its tradition began in 1912 when Greek immigrant Nicholas Paflas began making his own hand-dipped chocolates and running the soda fountain…the old-world way, with friendly and courteous service.

It was at the Olympia Candy Kitchen where he met his wife, Leona. In 1920, the couple purchased the Candy Kitchen and added a diner. From its humble beginning, the Olympia Candy Kitchen has remained a family business, passed down from generation to generation.

The Olympia Candy Kitchen has a rich history in Goshen, passing through four generations over 100 years, and it continues to be a local gathering spot to this day.

Our History

The Olympia Candy Kitchen has been welcoming visitors for almost a century in its unchanged location in downtown Goshen, Indiana. Its tradition began in 1912 when Greek immigrant Nicholas Paflas began making his own hand-dipped chocolates and running the soda fountain…the old-world way, with friendly and courteous service.

It was at the Olympia Candy Kitchen where he met his wife, Leona. In 1920, the couple purchased the Candy Kitchen and added a diner. From its humble beginning, the Olympia Candy Kitchen has remained a family business, passed down from generation to generation.

The Olympia Candy Kitchen has a rich history in Goshen, passing through four generations over 100 years, and it continues to be a local gathering spot to this day.

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