Antoinette’s Sweets

Wall of do it yourself bagged candies and jelly bellies for $12.99/ 1/4 gram. Cheaper than at home…read more Bought over a pound of the stuff and they were good and fresh and gave us a good sugar buzz for the drive home. Fun hangout and time killer for kids too.

Hand made candy!…read more You can watch them make it and they explain the process that they used. First they cook it and then roll it out. It is hot and they use thermal protective gloves. Then as they pull it and shape it, the candy becomes hard. Finally, the candy makers break off pieces like shattering glass and give you the little pieces to try. Warm hard candy is so tasty! I liked that experience a lot.

Starts off soft and they roll it out.

Then it becomes hard and they break it up for samples for us! Warm hard candy? Awesome.

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Candy workshop.

Palace of Sweets

5.0(2 reviews)

3.7 mi

I would give this place 10 stars if I could! We came in on a slow day, and were immediately greeted…read moreby such lovely people. The sponge candy is delicious, and the selection is overwhelming. I will be coming back here! It's great to support small businesses.

This location was originally at Mckinley Mall, and moved to Eastern Hills fairly recently. It's…read morelocated where the old Parkside Candy original was in the mall. Eastern Hills mall is in the process of converting into a lifestyle center; this store is a great addition for supporting local with are recent added coffee shop in former Tim Hortons. Paul, the owner is friendly, appreciative and greatful for every customer business, no matter if it's a small or large purchase. If you find yourself picking up an online order from JCPennys, or the DMV, or feeling like mall walking check it out. Something for everyone chocolate, sponge candy classic candies just to name a few. If your a fan of flying saucers..like my mom and I are you'll find them there.

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Parkside Candy

4.0(110 reviews)

6.9 mi•Main Street

In addition to this jewel-box location (as if you'd stepped into the 1920's), the service is…read moreexcellent, the selection is wide, and there are seasonally-appropriate greeting cards too! (Very much appreciated for those last-minute Mother's Day presents!) Parking on Main Street and in a private lot to the side of the store.

I have been going to Parkside Kandie since I was very little, the place hasn't changed much except…read morefor the prices went up a lot. I used to go in there for ice cream sundaes all the time with my mom and they were always so good and I'm sure they're still the same way. They have a nice selection of chocolates in there. They have a lot of sponge candy. Milk, chocolate, dark, chocolate, and orange sponge candy. They have tables inside so you can sit down and eat your sundae or whatever else you order. They have all different kinds of candy, not just limited to chocolate. Like I said, they are expensive, but I think that goes with any specific candy store. I wanted to buy so many things in there, but did not have the money to do it. If you've never been in there, go and look around, have a Sunday, sit down and relax, and it's nice air conditioning.

Enjoying Father's Day 2025

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Parkside Candy Peanutbutter Cups

Alethea's Chocolates

4.3(111 reviews)

3.2 mi

After an outstanding dinner at Hayes Seafood in Buffalo we made our way to Alethea's Chocolates for…read moredessert. Alethea's is named for the great grandmother of the current owners who started making candy in Greece over a century ago. The current shop is located in a charming, historic house in Williamsville - everything is made on the estate. Alethea's has an outstanding selection of icre cream and chocolates. We opted for the two-scoop almond butter toffee sundae which has vanilla and chocolate ice cream infused with almond butter toffee crumbles from the chocolate store. Drizzled in home-made choclate and caramel sauces and topped with freshly whipped cream, the ABT sundae is a decadent tribute to the fine art of creamery perfection. On our way out, we bought a pound of a Buffalo staple - chocolate covered sponge candy. Alethea's is a must-stop for anyone with a sweet tooth!

Wonderful place! Looking for chocolate? How about great ice cream? This is the place! Such a…read morecute shop with indoor and outdoor seating. Give it a try, you will be back (so will we)!

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Olde Tyme Candy Shoppe

4.7(6 reviews)

22.6 mi

A fun little candy store with a lot of things we don't have in the US. We found real Kinder eggs,…read morewhich my kids were super excited for. We also grab a bunch of different flavors that are not in the US to try from different candy brands. The store is small so when it's busy it can be hard to maneuver.

This store is on the main strip at Clifton Hill in Canada at Niagara Falls. Excited to see an old…read moretimey candy shop with dispensers, and novelty candy from around the world! Canada is known for using real ingredients (such as milk) in their chocolates, so it's fun to see a store that features that. It's kind of a tight space in there, so I wouldn't bring unruly children or animals, but definitely a place to check out for the novelty of it.

Insect candy

Inside left wall and part of the center

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Oliver's Candies

4.5(114 reviews)

26.1 mi

After living in Batavia for a few years, it is always nice to go back and visit some of my favorite…read morespots. Oliver's is at the top of that list. Do you like candy? Do you like ice cream? This is the spot to go. We came in for a quick stop to grab some ice cream on the way home. We also had to pick up some candy too because I mean, we were here, might as well! This place always feels like walking into Wonka's factory. There are so many different kinds of chocolate and candy that there is something for everyone on that front. Then the ice cream parlor is pure nostalgia and there are so many flavors offered. I got a milkshake and it was made perfectly, topped with whipped cream and a chocolate wafer. The staff here is always friendly and helpful. The vibes are so happy in here. I suggest this spot to everyone looking for some sweets.

Historic confections store right down the street from where our grandparents lived. So you know we…read morewent there a lot. We were back in town last week and made a bee-line to Oliver's and filled our cravings for fudge, sponge candy, peanut brittle and of course a stop at the ice cream stand inside. It was a chance to recall fond memories while also thankful that the establishment is still here and still the best. If you are driving by Batavia on the Thruway I'd recommend a stop here. You'll be happy.

Oliver's Candies

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Watson's Chocolates

4.1(10 reviews)

3.6 mi

Came in town for business but was not leaving without some delicious Watson's Sponge Candy. Shannon…read morewas the best!! So glad we stopped and met her at this location.

Well first off, the good stuff... I went into this store and I have to say that the selection is…read moreincredible, the store was super clean and everything was laid out beautifully in the display cases and around the store itself. The lady behind the counter was super polite and very helpful with my selections. I typically do my chocolate shopping at one of the competitors stores however I thought I would try Watson's chocolate and my first impression was very high. One of the items I purchased was orange sponge candy and she had a little concern that maybe some of it wasn't up to the high standards that they try to abide by so she asked if you check the box first. She explained that during the summer time sometimes sponge candy doesn't survive the trip for too long so no problem I said she gloved up and checked all of them, found a couple that weren't passing her quality control standards so she replaced them. I took that box and a couple of other selections, paid and left. One of the other items I tried was fudge meltaway which I had never actually had before. Personally my wife and I didn't care for it however that is probably just our personal palate coming into play as I'm quite certain it wasn't prepared improperly or anything. The coconut patties were very good and the orange sponge candy honestly some of it was kind of chewy. The fact that she had some concern over the quality of this and felt the need to check it kind of threw up a little bit of a red flag for me and after getting it home and having some I'd have to say I'm a little disappointed. I'm not by any means a connoisseur of sponge candy or anything however if what she said was true about it staying fresh during the summer months and obviously she had some concern that it may not have been, why wouldn't you just pull all of it off the shelf and make more? I mean I used to manage a restaurant and it's the same idea in my opinion, if you're not happy with the food going out, don't send it. I would rather have purchased just milk chocolate sponge candy and been reassured that they didn't have orange because it failed their quality check. So I took one star off what would have been a five star review for that reason, the other one I took off because I couldn't find the building. If you approach this location from the side that I did, the side that faces a little strip mall with a good sized parking lot, there is no signage of any kind anywhere that says hey this is a store that sells chocolate. It just looks like a house sitting on a separate property off to the side. My GPS said I was there, I'm driving around the parking lot for 5 minutes looking at all of the store fronts trying to find Watson's chocolate, and it doesn't exist. I finally put my GPS on walking directions and found myself approaching like I said what looked like somebody's big old house... And I didn't even feel comfortable doing that until I got about 6 ft from the door where there's a sheet of paper sized sign that says Watson's chocolate and has the hours posted. I mean seriously something that could be seen from the road would have been nice, something that could have been seen from the parking lot would have been even better. Apparently if you approached this from the other direction there's a great big sign so I would have had to have driven past it not realizing it and did a u-turn and then I would have said oh there it is. The lady working inside like I said was very super polite and I suggested that to her and she kind of looked at me and said the owners are aware of it but they haven't done anything about it yet. I'm guessing nobody local has a problem because yeah they probably know where this place is however I live over 3 hours away and didn't have a clue. So yeah I'm kind of mixed as far as my opinion of the actual chocolate, I might go back and try a couple other selections and see how they taste. If I do I will try a different sponge candy, maybe one that sells more often so the stock is rotated more often.

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Watson's Chocolates

4.4(33 reviews)

44.4 mi

If you're visiting Ellicottville, stopping at Watson's Chocolates is an absolute must. The shop has…read morethat perfect old-fashioned charm, but the real star is their incredible sponge candy. The light, airy honeycomb center has the perfect crunch, and it's coated in rich, silky chocolate that melts in your mouth. Every bite is the ideal balance of crisp, sweet, and decadent. You can tell they take pride in making their chocolates with quality ingredients and generations of craftsmanship. Whether you choose milk or dark chocolate sponge candy, it's the kind of treat you'll be thinking about long after you leave Ellicottville. The staff is always welcoming, and the entire store is filled with amazing chocolates and sweet treats. If you've never had Buffalo-style sponge candy before, this is the place to experience it. Watson's doesn't just sell chocolate--they create a tradition that's worth coming back for. Five stars without hesitation!

An update: Now that Lent has begun, jellybeans, chocolate eggs, and a giant 15 lb "Big Boy" Easter…read morebunny wearing Mardi Gras beads are for sale. Ice cream always available in cones, dishes, milkshakes, and sundaes.

Gettin candy

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Yia Yia's Goodies

4.8(18 reviews)

4.6 mi

They make the absolute best peanut butter sponge candy I've ever had in my life! The very large…read morepieces were nearly twice the size of competitors sponge candy, and everything else - the taste, quality, texture were superior as well. I came with a friend and will be a customer for life now!

My wife, who lived in nearby Amherst for 9 years, tells me that Yia Yia's Goodies makes a very good…read moreversion of Sponge Candy. I'd argue that there's no such thing, but I love my wife more than I hate sponge candy, and so, at her behest, I say, visit Yia Yia's and buy as much of the stuff as you can tolerate.

Dark chocolate almond bark and dark chocolate almonds

She loves you, yia yia yia.

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Kathy M.

4 years ago

My review has nothing to do with the chocolates that they create at this establishment. My review is about how incredibly Rude one of their employees were yesterday at the USPS (post office) on Cayuga road near the airport in Cheektowaga. I'm handicapped plain and simple. I went to the post office, it was busy. Parked in the handicapped area. It was farther from the door than I would have liked, but it is first come, best spot. As I was exiting my vehicle, a woman came out to gather something out of her vehicle. She was in the premium handicapped spot. Lucky her, right? She wasn't handicapped, no handicapped plate, nor a handicapped parking placket, so as I was trying to get up the curb, I said "you parked in the handicapped area?" She said yes, I have 25 boxes to unload. I said but I'm handicapped. No response. Just rude and obviously entitled. She had 11 boxes total. I guess entitled ranks above everyone else. read more

Lauren R.

2 years ago

Antoinette's is truly magical! We visited while in town for a Buffalo Bills game, and a friend recommended we check out this charming shop. It exceeded all of our expectations. The candy selection is absolutely incredible--everywhere you look, there's something delicious and unique to try. The ice cream is just as impressive, with so many amazing flavors to choose from. Every bite was a treat! What really sets Antoinette's apart, though, is the exceptional service. You can tell the staff genuinely care about their customers and take pride in everything they do. It's a rare gem and absolutely worth visiting. We can't wait to return! read more

Elaine G.

Elite 25

240

326

7 years ago

Wholesome, rich and not too sweet. This has to be one of my favorite ice cream places. Nowadays all you really see is the overly sweet, cavity inducing ice cream. This place is not one of those. We've been here on multiple occasions because their ice cream is wholesome rich and not too sweet. You get more of the ice cream flavor and goodness without feeling awfully sick when you leave. Granted it's a bit far in the middle of nowhere (as there's not very many other restaurants and shops nearby). Once in a while, we'll make the drive if we're somewhere near. Try it, it's a true old fashion ice cream. read more

Amy W.

13 years ago

Sinful is the best way to sum this place up. The decor is reminiscent of a bygone era, with all the modern conveniences. The sponge candy I bought was out of this world. I will definitely return read more

PrimozzIsBad J.

12 years ago

Not as good as malleys in mentor ohio! The dishwater they serve in glasses is gross as well. Finally, the creepy bathroom is unbecoming of a "fine establishment". read more

John R.

5 years ago

The best chocolate in WNY hands down. Do yourself a favor and give them a try. Also, they service amazing ice cream!!

Don D.

13 years ago

Great,Great ice cream. Very creamy thick and large!

Antoinette’s Sweets - desserts - Updated September 2026

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