Pieces of homemade chocolate rocky road bark on a white plate
2701 Elm Street, Harrisburg · since 1915

Like a kid in a candy store,for four generations.

We manufacture fresh all natural peanut butter, cooked nuts, roasted coffee and delightful confections — and sell raw nuts, dried fruit and candies in retail and wholesale quantities.

1915John S. Zimmerman opens his general store
180,000 lbsof peanut butter sold in 2004
1929the way we still roast our coffee
Glass cases of chocolates and candy inside the storeShelves of jarred goods in the store
About us

Traveling back in time, on Elm Street.

In 1915, John S. Zimmerman began selling candy and homemade peanut butter in his new general store in Penbrook. Shortly after opening, Zimmerman’s purchased a roaster and a couple of mills for peanuts — peanuts were a novel thing then — and began making peanut butter.

In 1968 and 1969, Lee’s parents expanded the candy selection, bringing in Asher’s Chocolates of Lewistown and Necco Confections. Today Zimmerman’s has chocolates and penny candy as far as the eye can see.

Our products

Made right here, the old way.

Shop in-store, online or by phone. Website and in-store pricing may vary.

Bags of chocolate-covered treats ready for the shelf

Homemade Natural Creamy Peanut Butter

Made with Dry Roasted Virginia #2 peanuts — no artificial sweeteners, no hydrogenated oil and just a little salt, made exactly like it was 100 years ago. No-salt too.

15 oz., 32 oz., 80 oz. & 30 lb. tubs, or by the case
A gift bowl of chocolate-covered candies tied with ribbon

Fresh Roasted Coffee

House Blend of Colombian Supremo and Brazilian Santos, roasted just like in 1929 — continental style, quenched with water. No additives, preservatives or flavorings. Pure coffee, pure taste!

House Blend · Colombian Supremo · Brazilian Santos
White chocolate bark studded with candy pieces

Chocolates & Confections

Chocolates and penny candy as far as the eye can see, plus confectionary coatings, raw nuts and dried fruit in retail and wholesale quantities.

Retail & wholesale
Store hours

2701 Elm Street, Harrisburg.

Address
2701 Elm Street
Harrisburg, PA 17103
Hours
Tuesday – Friday 9 – 5
Saturday 9 – 2
Closed Sunday and Monday
Phone
(717) 232-6842
Email
zimscustomerservice@gmail.com

Shop in-store, online or by phone!

All special-order sales are final. Closed for the annual summer vacation July 4th – 13th and major holidays.

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