First off the staff super friendly. There's a large selection of classic candy & toys that struck every nostalgic string in my heart. Prices are great & they gave us free popcorn & paddle ball on our way out. We we DEFINITELY be coming back over here& I HIGHLY recommend you checking this out if you got a sweet tooth or just need a blast from the past. Two thumbs all the way UP! read more

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I've been passing this store for a few years and wasn't sure if it was still in business. I decided to finally check it out and am so glad that I did! This store, attached to an auto repair shop, is liking stepping back in time! Although small, this nostalgic candy and toy shop is packed with retro items of a different generation. Too bad the prices don't reflect the past, but that's ok! The man at the front who helped me was friendly and not pushy, which I appreciate. If you haven't been there yet, do yourself a favor and check it out... and get yourself a nostalgic treat! read more

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Two Words: Nostalgia Candy!!! Omg, this place is fantastic; a blast from the past, indeed! You will find so many things from your childhood here; not just the candy. They also have toys and boardgames. This is a small general store located inside Bobb Howard's Service Station, and it is packed with so much fun stuff! Take the kids/grandkids there, and show them what "real" candy uses to be. What a fun place! Get on their mailing list to get notification of their fun events. And while you're going down memory lane, why not get an oil change for your car! Haha read more

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Nice folks Great little spot. All the candy you've dreamt about since you were a kid read more

They take great care of you from the beginning to end, give you great recommendations and don't try to take your money like some of these other places . read more

The service and professionalism is the best. I was given a full explanation of what my car needed and the time it I will need to leave the car for repair. read more

Large amounts of nostalgia here. What they are lacking is space. I felt claustrophobic trying to negotiate the store. The time I visited they were hanging two holiday stars and an electrician was doing some work. Way too crowded. Can't imagine many shoppers here at once. I kept being asked to move. Move where? There's nowhere to go. The proprietors are very friendly, gave me some popcorn and told me the story. Had the store been much bigger, I would happily drive in from Suffolk County. But not so with the crammed space. read more

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Just met the original owners son JOHN, who was so helpful and obviously passionate about retro toys and candies and so hard to imagine that this was one of the first grab and go convenience store/gas station repair shops on Long Island as he explained it to me. Looking through the assortment of toys and games. It was like I was reliving my childhood during the 1970s and I found some really nice gift options for my girlfriend's daughter. I will definitely be back here if for no other reason then to wax nostalgic! I even bought myself a rubber bell bicycle horn for my bike and a Guillow's balsa wood rubber band propeller powered airplane just for old time sake. read more

We LOVE this store and shop here whenever possible because it's like walking into a Time Capsule- really! You'll find most of the candy from your childhood here, including Reggie Bars, Sugar Babies, and a TON of penny candy. You'll also find toys and games from the past, like Fashion Plates, Silly Putty, Duncan YoYos, heck EVERYTHING. I've never walked out empty handed and if you sign up on their website,you'll receive a postcard before every birthday that you can use for a discount. What's not to love? GO! read more

You ask what went well ? The answer is EVERYTHING !!! First I was greeted by the owners with a sincere friendliness. The selection was extensive and clean as can be ! They have been there for many years and the place looks like it's brand new ! Five stars read more

This is not really a candy store, it's a working auto repair shop with a candy store inside. An easy way to get old fashion candy

As soon as I opened the door to Bobb Howard's General Store this afternoon, I was transported back to the good ol' days on the island when I was a chubby kid ( actually still am both, chubby and a kid) who loved being around and working in the family candy stores in Baldwin and Westbury. I was greeted by this very cheerful and laid back gentleman named Ronnie who welcomed me as a first timer and introduced me to the rich 71 year history and metamorphosis of this business as he gave some samples of the dark chocolate kisses ( Yes! YEs!! YES!!!) and dark chocolate covered pecans. I think I just created and started speaking a new language as I closed my eyes and bit into the rich, creamy and melt in my mouth chocolate. Bobb's is a very clean, bright and well organized store with cute little blue baskets by the door to pick up and fill up any and every candy one can remember from the 50's to Y2K from mints to gum to candy corn to chocolate coins to jujubes to Yoo Hoo bars and Hershey bars. I have barely scratched the surface with these references.Love the posters and the signs from that era that complement the candy. The store also has an awesome toy collection from the good old says. Great prices too. This is a place where you would need a good three hours to go through and enjoy everything. Ronnie also mentioned that the adjoining auto repair shop was also his and they had a huge following as an honest business. Great vibe! Great set up! You have got to go check it out!, Bobb Howard's general store is located on the south west corner of Lakeville Rd and Bryant Ave, between Hillside Ave and Jericho Tpke just a block north of the library. Open M- Sat! Sign says smiles available 7:30-6:00. Smiles and sweet stuff!! There was free freshly popped popcorn for customers too. Ronnie asked for my birthday and mailing address to send me a gift voucher to redeem. This is just a surprising and refreshing stop in what looks like and is a auto repair shop. I got some sugar over here!! read more

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Their candies might be delicious, but check your cars after every service, you might be shocked to find out the coolant reservoir being fully topped off with windshield washer fluid up to the rim. Never brought my cars to Bobb Howard again. read more

Wonderful old fashioned candy store. Hundreds of candys from the 1950's 1960's. Nice people run the store and shop in the store..nice experience will return. I drove in from Brentwood NY and it was well worth the drive!!!!! read more

I still love this place! I come here at least once a year for my reto candy. I'm hoping they'll be able to do egg cream day again. read more

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If you ate it as a kid, 9 times out of 10, it's here. If you played with it as a kid, 9 times out of 10, it's here. It's a wonderful candy land full of nostalgia. I picked up some treats to add to a Christmas gift, as well as treats for myself and the parentals. My dad's eyes lit up when I handed him some candy I remembered him talking about. That's 10000000% worth it. PLUS....everyone there is just so NICE! Go. You won't regret it. You will definitely leave with a smile on your face....and a bag full of candy. read more

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Spectacular assortment of old time candy favorites! Reasonable prices and very friendly service! Great selection of retro toys and games, too! Kids of all ages will love this place! read more

You have to go in to get the frostie Cherry limeade soda and the popcorn then boom best lunch in the world

Best candy and vintage toys!!! I was surprised at the variety. I was also pleasantly surprised that the store delivered.

Want to take a ride on a Time Machine? Then take a drive over to Bobb Howard's General Store; 581 Lakeville Rd NewHyde Pk NY 11040; 5164887996. LOTS of old fashioned candy & toys from WAY BACK. Way before video games & smart phones. Recently brought one of my grandchildren there and we both had a great time. Bobb Howard and his wife were there are were great hosts. Don't putthisoff. Go ASAP. read more

Wanna feel like a kid in a candy store and take a trip down memory lane? Hidden in the quiet town of New Hyde Park, you'll find Bobb Howard's General Store. Attached to the owners' family auto repair shop which opened in 1946, the General Store was a convenience store which has since been converted into a very sweet memory lane. When you drive up, you'll see a sign that says, "Smiles Available" and boy, Bobb Howard's has them! Where else will you find walls labeled "smiles", "giggles", and "memories" which display lots of different candy---350 retro candies to be exact! Things like Astro Pops, satellite wafers, chocolate babies, Delfa (licorice) rolls, Zotz, Pine & Smith Brothers cough drops, and my personal favorite, BBBats!!! They also sell a variety of toys dating back to pre-1920! The owners of Bobb Howard work at the store and chat with their customers. During my visit, they were popping popcorn and handing it out to their customers. With my purchase, they gave me a number of word games to take home, as well as the history of the store and a paddle ball! (If you don't what a paddle ball is, I recommend you take a visit to Bobb Howards! Of course with my visit came a lot of smiles! So worth the trip, I had such a SWEET time!!! read more

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Just had my rear brakes done at Bobb Howards. I've been going there for over 15 years. They are honest, polite and always helpful with any questions about cars. It is also a nostalgic candy store with candy from the 50's and 60's and some toys you just don't see anymore. When you walk in you will feel like you went back in time like the 50's Prime Time Cafe in Disney's Hollywood Studios. Even if you don't have to bring your car in, just go check out their merchandise, it's really amazing how they find it all. You will be pleasantly surprised. read more

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I have been coming here for years. The staff here is very attentive to your needs. They do not try to upsell you on stuff that you dont need done to your car. The job gets done right all the time. This place also has a candy store. This is a great place for all your car needs!!! read more

Such a cute and cozy little store. They have all of the timeless candies that I love. They every Candy you can think of, wax lips, jiffy pop popcorn. We loved every minute. A definite must go to store! read more

My friends and I were just riding around the town and a friend said, "yo let's go get some candies and stuff. They might have cool jawbreakers or something". We hated his stupid idea, but since we had some time left before kicking off our plan, we decided to give it a try. The store was about to close and we barely made it on time, but the owners (probably?) pleasantly welcomed us, and gave us sufficient time to look around. I ended up getting this huge, classic rainbow lollipop thing, and several chocolate bars. One friend got a huge jawbreaker, and the other got some jellies, like a lot. Place is cozy and tidy! Although we were all born and raised in South Korea, we found toys that brought us semi-nostalgia, and enjoyed our time here. We also got some complimentary ... pingpong kinda toy thing I can't really describe, which was cool. Before we knew it, we were there for 30 minutes. Late for our plan. Our other friends got pissed off, waiting for us. That's how good the place was. read more

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found this candy store with my father after looking for black jack gum for my mother. i found it! i'll be going back to try the violet gum chocolates some watermelon coconut strip and then some ! the owner was extremely generous, giving us popcorn AND 3 of those old school paddle ball game since it was our first time there. this is my new favorite candy spot! read more

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I came here for the first time yesterday, and I was so happy at the variety of nostalgic candies. I found lots of ones I used to eat when I was a kid, and picked up a few for my mom! The owner is incredibly sweet, and he spoke about some of the candies I was buying for my mom that I had no clue about. Also for it being my first time visiting the store my boyfriend, and I were given some paddleballs, pins, and bookmarks! I was having such a bad day, and that truly made me cheer up. I picked up some satellite wafers, bubble gum cigars, Chupa Chups whistle pops, and a whole bunch more! My group, and I were able to take some popcorn home (which was really good!), and I can't wait to come back! read more

Nice nostalgic shop filled with candies that most of us haven't seen in years. You can easily walk in a get lost in the little shop in amazement filled with memories of your childhood. Seems like the owner of the shop enjoyed his candies growing up and wanted to have a small fun project on the side of his mechanic shop rather than your generic cigarettes and lotto shop. read more

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Step back in time and experience a store like no other and I assure you, you won't leave without a smile on your face! Bobb Howard's will bring out the kid in anyone...from their wide array of candy (which grows every week!) to their toys, there is something for everyone here! It's not only the products...the owners of Bobb Howard's treat you the way any customer should be treated - like family. I've never walked into the store without being properly greeted by Eileen, Ronnie, or their other team members. They want you to have a great time as you peruse through their vast collection of goodies. Bobb Howard's is attached to a car repair shop that is under the same ownership. This isn't your typical repair shop. You are never ever ever scammed or taken for granted. The staff is helpful and only suggests repairs that are necessary. I highly recommend them for all of your repair or maintenance needs. Bobb Howard's is a landmark in my opinion. Shopping small in America is the backbone of this nation. Whether you're a parent looking for candy for stocking stuffers or a grandparent wanting to feel young again, Bobb Howard's has something for everyone and their staff couldn't be more friendly! read more

Bobb Howard's General Store is a Long Island jewel! This charming establishment is a trip back in time in so many ways. Every kind of candy and toy from your childhood is on display and there is a warm feeling of nostalgia as soon as you walk in the door. (My personal favorite is the old "Good Humor" sign hanging behind the counter). But where that nostalgic feeling reaches its peak is when you meet the owners, Eileen & Ronnie. Their love for their customers and for what they do harkens back to the days when the Big Box stores were decades away, shopowners knew all their customers, everyone greeted each other warmly, and had a kind word and a generous spirit. Eileen and Ronnie embody this "old-time, old-fashioned" spirit, and the feeling is like cuddling up in front of a fire with a delicious hot chocolate. There's a reason they earn the "Best of Long Island" award every year. It's a wonderful place to bring your kids or grandkids to let them experience what old-fashioned values are about. And they'll love it, as my 8-year old daughter's review below will attest. I cannot recommend Bobb Howard's enough. No matter where you live on Long Island, it's worth the trip to spend some time and refresh your soul. Bobb Howard's General Store is one of a kind. Not only do they have the best old fashioned candy, but also so many old toys! From Etch-a-sketches to Circus Peanuts, they have all anyone could ever want! The candy tastes great, you should especially try the Bubblegum Crayons. Hubba Bubba in the best flavors! Sour Blue Raspberry and the Awesome Original. Don't forget about Gumby! The owners are SPECTACULAR there, and the candy, DELICIOUS! Come on, you know you want it! That's why I think Bobb Howard's General Store is the best place to go when you're feeling old fashioned, or just in the mood! Written By Rose Ciotta (8 years old) read more

Wow what a wonderful place to relive your childhood memory!! we were just looking for some candy to decorate our cake pops with and as we were searching for a good candy store, Bobb Howard came up and we knew we can't pass this on. First things first- Bobb Howard's General store is super easy to miss, it's on Lakeville Rd, it's easy to miss because it is attached to an auto mechanic shop. If you drive too fast, you'll definitely miss it because the store is not big and there's no giant signs pointing you to it. Just follow your GPS and you'll be fine! You would think a store like this would be dark, filthy and antiquish but not Bobb Howard's, the place is very well maintained, it's clean, bright and everything well polished, you can tell the owner put a lot of hard work into maintaining the place and of course the candy! The place is not big, probably the size of a small bedroom BUT that doesn't mean their inventory is lacking! My first impression walking in was OMG, THEY GOT THAT? I HAD IT WHEN I WAS IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. I can't tell you how much fun stuff I found in the store but my greatest finds were definitely the classic coke bottles, Cry Baby Tears, Sour power straws- Pink Lemonade flavor and Chocolate Cigarette. There were also a lot of old school toys and collectibles such as cereal bobble head wobbler, garbage pail kids cards, Felix the Cat and Popeye collectibles and how can I can't forget about the good old classic coke/Pepsi signs. When we went to pay for our stuff, Ronnie (the super friendly store owner I believe) asked us if this was the first time we came to the shop and we said yes, and he said then I got a little present for you both, he went to the back and got two paddle ball rackets for us. He asked us to join the mailing list and they'll send us a little present on the month of us birthday! how cool!! Price: Most loose candies are priced at around $.25 to $1.50 per piece, which is not bad consider how hard it is to find some of these candies. Overall: A place I will come back and visit every once in a while because they restock their items and I can't wait to discover more new toys and candies from this shop!!! I feel like a kid again- what a great feeling!! read more

The minute you walk into the store you are hit with feelings of nostalgia. Not only does the store bring back memories, it is organized and clean. The owners are so friendly and personable and you immediately want to start talking to them. Such a warm and inviting store with so many goodies you cannot find anywhere else!! read more

They have every kind of candy you can possibly think of! Candy from the 30's, 40's, 50's, 60's all the way up to today's candies. Mary Janes, Jawbreakers, Oh Henry's, candy cigarettes, rock candy, dots, candy buttons, licorice laces, jujubees and anything else you can think of all at amazingly Low prices! 35 cents for Mary Janes. 35-65 cents for the smaller candies and up to $1 and change for the bigger candies. Lots of little collectible items like Betty Boop and Gumby. The workers are very nice and knowledgeable about the candy. You can ask them what candy was made in the 30's and they will give you a list of every candy made during that time period. It was really interesting and fun. Upon leaving I was given a paddle ball toy and a bag of popcorn. So glad I went here, my candy train is going to be awesome with all of the amazing candies I got here! read more

I absolutely adore this little gem. Being in this store makes my heart so happy! I was driving down Lakeville Rd when I saw a little store beside a car service shop that advertised- "We Sell Old Toys and Candy!". Obviously as a retro lover and pin up girl, I just had to stop in. The store is tiny, but I could have spent hours looking over every little thing they had! If you're looking for a time warp- look no further! They're got all the retro candies you could remember, trading cards, toys, knick knacks and bric a brac. A working vintage popcorn machine (like no regular popcorn machine you might be thinking of) and a vintage Coca Cola cooler await your fancy. The music sets the mood, as do the vintage signs they have hanging all around. This shop brings back so many memories for anyone who was a child up until the mid 90s. Other kids and kids at heart will certainly have a blast picking candies and looking at toys. But walking down memory lane is for those of us who remember eating Long Boys and Sugar Daddies, while marveling at how a Slinky or the Magnetic Mustache Man worked. And of course, the service was lovely and personable. I left with some Kits Banana flavored taffy and a Cracker Jack box. Score. I without a doubt will be showing this store off to my friends and family- and Bobb Howard can count me a returning customer! read more

I have to say how much I was charmed by this little "general store" -- it's a wonderful throwback to the candy store, "five-and-dime" experiences of my childhood! And the gentleman who runs the place is clearly a kind person with a joyful soul. read more

What a cool little candy store. Kinda easy to miss as its on the same property as the auto shop right next to it. Woulda missed it if it wasn't for its attractive storefront. This place is filled with a bunch of cool classic toys and candy. They even have little shopping baskets for you, neat! But their regular candy like hersheys or snickers etc is more pricey than your local drug store. But hey, i guess he has to stay in business somehow! read more

While my predecessors did overstate the breadth and esoteric nature of the selection a BIT, this place is gets my vote. Profit margins on the items near the front counter, which were accompanied by zero nostalgia for me, are substantial - but I'm all for supporting this establishment, especially when it comes to difficult-to-source offerings. Beware, as your corny joke may ring true in some instances, as some candy along the walls was truly old (all Zagnut & Abba Zabba bars had disappointingly expired). The two folks (presumably Bobb & his wife, who I assume run the adjacent auto shop of the same name) were kind and generous, doling out the free popcorn bags (and first-timer-only bookmarks, flyers, and paddleboard games) with enthusiastic smiles, chuckling as I failed to operate the machine as deftly as my younger brother. Ultimately, a great spot for a single visit, scoop-up-everything-that-intrigues-you $20.25 purchase (still kinda steep for a one-off). As of night 1, a good part of my purchase has been fraught with cloying letdowns with ingredients questionable for contemporary consumers: the marshmallow cone was simply disgusting, the (Brach's) sundaes neapolitan coconut tough to eat (or enjoy), the kits banana sticky, the banana splits sticky, the squirrel nut zippers appallingly edible, the Candy Farm neapolitan 3 color coconut bar intensely textural (doesn't make sense, I know), Long Boys Coconuts was the sole tasty item from the wall...the Idaho Spud (counter-bound) emerged the clear winner. Here's to hoping the Cherry Mash, Skybar, Mallo Cup, GooGoo Cluster, & Butterscotch Smoothie PB Cup live up to the collective hype... read more

They get four stars because Ive been going here for years and the owners are truly honest people. I drive a really old car but my mom mostly kept it in the garage and serviced it timely so it was in great shape. I brought it in for regular servicing because I wanted it to last. For years no problems but then I noticed a pattern. I'd bring it in, no problem, followed by a major ticket repair between 4 and $700 within a short period of time. Bring it in again for an oil check, no problems, followed by a major ticket repair between 4 and $700 within a short period of time. Third time I thought ok there is something wrong here I know it's not the owner. The mechanic told me I needed to replace the entire exhaust system, Mike, who's a nice honest guy, said I dont recommend spending $2000 on an old car for a new exhaust and it's due for inspection, you may want to junk it. I called my guy friend because it just didnt feel right that this kept happening. Ive dealt with this before where I was taken advantage of bc I dont know enough about cars. I took it to my friend's mechanic, cost me $250 to get the one piece welded for the exhaust and some new belts since there was an oil issue. I asked if the exhaust leak seemed natural and he said yes it was definitely from rust but this piece commonly rusts and you don't need a whole new exhaust, just the flex pipe welded. Which I now have. It passed inspection, Im still driving it. I cant say what's going on but third times a charm. I expect things to go wrong with an old car, even one kept up but it just didnt feel right that it kept happening after I brought it in for routine checks. I can't say the mechanic team took advantage but I became uncomfortable with the pattern. Owners are super honest, I mean to a fault so it's not them. And maybe it was just a coincidence and the exhaust was a difference of ability or opinion, I'll never know. The atmosphere is great, the candy and nostalgia are fantastic but I have a new mechanic. read more

Unfortunately, it is unwelcoming to children and the owner/attendant(s) bristle and frown when children come in to explore and try out the small toys displayed in baskets at child eye level. My two children are not rough nor disrespectful and they were just trying out the different small toys. The man there snidely told me "It's not a playground" and scolded my children for exploring and touching toys. I had been planning on treating my kids and buying them something but decided against making a purchase after being put off. This was not the first time we've experienced an unwelcome vibe from this store. Over the last five years, we've been there about 6 or 7 times to redeem birthday postcards and it's always a similar negative feeling there. I keep returning because I keep hoping it will be different because I love nostalgia and I love the idea of the store. Too bad. I gave them enough chances. Also, the air and all surfaces are toxic from the connected adjacent auto body shop: it smells like exhaust, oil, grease and carbon monoxide. I can't imagine the poisonous air not having a detrimental effect on the health of those who work there at the toy store and on the edible candy they sell and the free popcorn that sits there all day everyday. read more

Bobb Howard's is such a fantastic place to not only go to for your car repairs , but to relive your childhood with such outstanding personnel ! You know that when you walk into Bobb Howard's , you are treated with such warmth and respect . I would not trust my car to anyone else expect for Ronnie and Eileen's team . And if anything is ever missed , which never happens , because they give such perfect work , they are there immediately to make it even better yet . My children ,ages 18 and 14 , love to be greeted and welcomed by the owners . You always leave there with a smile . As a a special education teacher who has been in the field for 32 years , I can assure you that this establishment deserves at least an A plus , and then some . It is a testament to their quality of work and dedication to their customers that they have been in business for 72 years ! Many more years of success wished to such outstanding people ! I read more