Philipsburg, Montana’s Sweet Palace finds formula for success

Although it’s been open less than 25 years, it’s hard to imagine Philipsburg without the Sweet Palace. During the summer, you won’t find many busier spots in western Montana.

The Sweet Palace has been an integral part of the small town of Philipsburg, Montana for 23 years and in that relatively short amount of time, this store has built quite the reputation as the go-to place for the best candy around. It’s a reputation that has brought people in from all parts of the country and around the world.

Co-owner Shirley Beck noted just one example of many from a visiting Australian family. “They met someone in the Outback of Australia telling them that when they come to the United States, if they’re visiting the parks meaning Yellowstone and Glacier, you’re going to be in Montana and you must go to the Sweet Palace.”