I recently learned of this store from the owner of a new Turkish restaurant that opened in my…read moreneighborhood (read my review of Effes, should you like) because I noticed that he had an giant bottle of cured sumac. I asked where he got it because I've been looking for some (and by some I mean a lot) and am totally unwilling to spend $12.00 dollars for a little bougie glass bottle. He told me about Vintage Specialty Foods! Listen: once you've used cured sumac you can't go back to powdered sumac. Q: Wait. What?? What is sumac anyway? A: Sumac, from the Arab word summaq, meaning dark red, is a spice made of the dried berries of the rhus coriaria shrub. It grows wild and happy in arid rocky environments; think Sicily and parts of the Middle East like Iran, but also in North America. Sumac berries are ground into powder or chopped and preserved with salt (this is cured sumac) and used to flavor or finish beans, vegetables, meats, poultry and fish. I've even had shortbread flavored with sumac and it was O_o. Sumac has been prized by First Nations ancestors for its medicinal values since wayback days but its tart, floral and fruity taste--kinda like if sour cherries and sunlight plus a garden could be distilled into a moment--is a flavor that we highly prize in our current small plates-make it snacky-but-not-just-tapas zeitgeist. I learned that Vintage Specialty Foods has a small, yet solid Turkish spices section--both bottled and bulk. I grabbed at least half a pound of cured sumac :D I also got some isot or urfa biber https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Urfa_biber and nigella seeds (known popularly as black seed or black cumin). Vintage is a lovely, well lit, jewel like specialty grocery, known for its bulk bins of dried fruits & nuts and enormous selection of candies (some which are sugar-free) as well as its teas, coffees and biscuits. (I got some gorgeous dried fruit tisanes and a giant bag of melissa, too!) In the back of the store you'll find a wide selection of olives, Turkish and neighboring nations' cheeses, yogurt and fermented milk products, as well as a small butchery. In the front of the store you'll find sweet buns, Turkish pastries, rusks, breads, and a coffee and tea station. The staff are calm and professional, if not super cuddly. Perhaps this is cultural? No matter, you're here for the goods not necessarily affection! I will say Vintage shoppers are a dedicated, focused bunch so if you're more in the mood to browse and contemplate purchases, you might feel a bit at odds at first, but soon enough you'll get into the opportunity to elevate your kitchen vibe and find yourself the very happy consumer of a number of tasty treats. Covid protocols: Everyone was masked up. It's up to you to be on top of your own six-feet apart measure--which is hard in a small shop--but can be done.

Beware, It's a Scam !!! The Staff is absolutely nasty…read more.Today they charge my EBT card two times for the same transaction. I show my online transaction to the Staff they just laugh on me . I already report fraud to USDA Office (202) 869-9984...Most of the customers are older peoples....Who knows what they doing to them ???

Really great selection of candy, especially nostalgic items. The store is bright and clean. Staff…read morewere courteous. A little overpriced, but understandable as it's in a tourist-trap area.

It's Sugar is a must visit when you go to Coney Island. Coney Island has a long history with sweet…read moretreats that you need to suck on while you enjoy the sun and rides. Just be careful on the roller coaster you may choke on your candy! It a great place to get the Pez for one of my daughters many Pez dispensers. It's all the usual fun toys and crazy gift ideas. I'm trying to be good and just buy gifts. I do get dry walking on the boardwalk. It's nice to have a candy to water up my saliva. Just so you know it's here and don't miss out when you visit Coney Island.

This cute little family-owned old fashioned candy store carries treats from the UK and nostalgic…read moresweets. My friend's partner is from the UK (as is the shop's owner) and he enjoys coming here for goodies from his homeland. We popped in to check it out. I was amazed at the selection. There were so many unique candies and some that I have not seen since childhood. I had to pick up a bar of Cadbury chocolate because the UK version is smoother and creamier than what we get in the U.S. They also sell Blue Marble organic ice cream and bubble tea kits.

A small business that completely benefits the neighborhood! Kids adore going there, whether with an…read moreadult or with their friends. The ice cream is high quality, the candy selection is VAST, and there are always new items for sale. A rare find, and you can finally buy something for under $5 - even rarer! Friendly service, cute ambience, and always the best items!

Every single time I visit my bestie in NYC, stopping by Economy Candy on the Lower East Side is an…read moreabsolute non-negotiable tradition. We've been coming here together for years, and it honestly never gets old. The history alone is incredible. It started all the way back in 1937 during the Great Depression as a shoe repair shop with a little candy pushcart outside, and it's still run by the same family today. The second you step inside, you are hit with this amazing wall of pure chocolate and sugar nostalgia. They have absolutely everything packed floor-to-ceiling, from retro candies you haven't seen since you were a kid to massive bulk bins and rare international imports. It is loud, chaotic, packed, and easily my absolute favorite spot in the city. You literally cannot leave empty-handed!

((4.5 stars)) if…read moreCandyland the game was a place, it would be Economy Candy except everything is not made of candy and of course, you have to pay. the store is clean, fairly large, and well-organized. BUT it feels much smaller because the Economy Candy is often superbusy, filled with tourists and locals alike. the shelves are filled with candy, chocolates, snack foods, confections, and more from floor to ceiling,. great place to find unique candy items as well as to just browse and discover new ones. don't sleep on the loose candy area in the front( that's charged by weight)--lots of variety from Reese's mini buttercups to laffy taffy. the staff, in general, can be helpful but they seem hit or miss in terms of presenting a friendly demeanor. beyond that, this store is unique to the Lower East Side if not all of NYC--worth at least one visit.

The sweetest staff run this small little candy store. I only call it a candy store bc there is no…read moredeli but there are tons of snacks both savory and sweet and drinks available. The best part is they accept Apple Pay and credit cards with no minimum charge. A nice little spot to grab something to eat while you wait for the F train or B82 bus, which are both located by this store.

My son in law and I where in the area and needed some coffee and donuts…read more Seasons Express is a small 7-eleven type store. They have donuts and pastries and all sorts of drinks. They also have a variety of candy and other items. Seasons Express has there own parking lot with free parking. Cashier was friendly and we where in and out in a few minutes. overall experience was very good. The donuts where ok and the danish also was ok nothing special. if I was in the area and in a hurry I would go back again.

Great store! Best pizza and spinach (or broccoli or mushroom) rolls anywhere! Best potato kugel…read moreI've ever eaten (it comes in on Thurs nights and gets snatched up almost immediately--for very good reason). The store has sandwiches, sushi, salads, and other foods, not to mention excellent coffee and fountain soda and various types of cakes. Everything is kosher. The staff are friendly and courteous and make people feel welcome. I highly recommend this store.

One Word...., Nostalgic !!!…read more Born and raised in Brooklyn ; so we all know Coney Island we all know Nathan's famous Frank's so you have to know William's candy shop... You cannot go get Nathan's, Frank and fries and not go hit the candy shop !!! If you know, you know !! My favorites are the chocolate covered marshmallow sticks !!! Always fresh always delicious !!! Their assortment of candy dipped apples are also amazing ..... You assortment of all nostalgic candies sold by the pound !!! This place will never disappoint !!! Super clean, super fresh and super friendly !!! If you're in Coney Island, you must put this candy shop on your bucket list !!!

This candy shop dates back to the 1940s and still a popular spot on Coney Island for all things…read moresweet! Located right next to Nathan's is this tiny shop. With windows full of their famed candied apples and many other sweets, you'll be instantly drawn in. The shop is small and can fill up fast, but the staff tries to keep things moving along. It was overwhelming to deside what to get between the chocolates, popcorn, ice cream, soft serve, and candy. On a hot day I decided to get the soft serve. They have chocolate, vanilla, banana, and pistachio flavors, but employees mentioned the banana flavor was most popular. They suggested a double swirl so I could also try the pistachio soft serve. You may also add toppings for an extra 50 cents or do a chocolate or cherry dip for an extra $1. If you pay cash, it's a little cheaper ($5.50 per cone). With credit card there is a service charge of 3.5% on all purchases. Overall, cash is best if you want to avoid extra fees. Stop by this historic spot. Worth a visit when exploring Coney Island!

The name "Golden Key" comes from an old Russian fairy tale. I've long forgotten what the fairy tale…read morewas about, but the name has always made me think of candy. There was a famous Golden Key candy store in Odessa. Little Odessa has one too. Russian candy is the best in the world - and this from a person who'll take sushi, dim sum or biriyani over a borsch any day. I didn't even know the travesty called milk chocolate existed until I moved to the States. Here, you will find some milk chocolate, more as a consession to Americans and Americanized Russian kids shopping here - but the majority of candy sold in the store is honest-to-goodness, real Russian chocolate. It sells other stuff - sausage, cheese, whatever... but really, who can bother with those things with all that CANDY! It lines the walls, it sits in bins, it's piled everywhere. Forget Willy Wonka, he didn't know what he was doing. If you want to know what real candy is supposed to taste like, this is the place for you!

Frozen Russian Ravioli + dumplings. Cheap fruits and veggies. Pickled fish. Fun individually…read morewrapped Ukrainian candies and chocolates. These are groceries you should stop by here for, on your way back to Manhattan from Brighton Beach.

It's great to have a sweet spot on 108th Street! The strip can really use a local candy store in…read morethe mix! There are gift baskets on display as well as dried fruit trays. Candy trays are also on display on the shelves. Window space is taken by gift baskets with plush bears. A self service candy section allows you to get some goodies. A scoop comes out of the plastic holder and is attached to avoid lost or being misplaced. There are also plastic gloves. A decorative gold baggie is to filler up on the sweets! There is a wall of candy dispensers. The self-serve candies are $6.99 a pound. I found the store could benefit from more varieties of candies and might even help to get a soft serve machine or slushee! Novelty rock candies are on shelves and these are the longest ones I've seen. Workers are still unpacking things so maybe they are not fully stocked on shelves yet! They have only just opened this week! It's a good start to add some business to the area and also something new! The workers here are young and sweet! There is a candy tray on the counter so customers can have a taste! I see little kids and families enjoying the candy store. The business card is colorful and grabs the eye!

A really nice convince store, really good for kids, they treat you well here and i really…read moreappreciate it

Pizza on the Point is exactly what Breezy needed. You can't go wrong with one of their classic…read morecheese pies. The regular slices are a little bit lighter on the sauce side but they have plenty of other options. Their Sicilian slice tastes like it was made with a focaccia style bread which makes it super fluffy and light. Plus their Grandma Slices are phenomenal!!!!!! (And they're perfect for sauce lovers) While it is a very charming small slice house there isn't much seating so you should consider take away. Grab a pie, some beers and head to the beach. Staff is courteous, kind and often a familiar face.

Wow. Amazing pizza. No complaints about the food at all. I really wanted to give this place 5 stars…read morebut after the girl that was handling the cash register put her bare hands on my pizza, I couldn't give this 5 stars. I was in shocked. Her customer service was terrible. I wouldn't eat here again but the pizza was really good.