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Upon our entrance, the vibe was cold. Especially from the gentleman behind the chocolate treats counter. I just attributed that to a gruff NY personality. Still we browsed around with a shopping basket. The store is small yet spacious and well-organized into clean spaces. I had taken my nephew and two nieces. We purchased a lot of items, including the Economy Candy bag for an additional $1. Some items were weighed on a scale. The young woman behind the counter was so nice.
"This place is dangerous!" is what a lady coming out of the store with a bag full of candy told us on our way in. And she was totally right. I had a visitor from Japan who loves Haribo and was looking for the Ginger Lemon flavor, which apparently is only produced in Germany. So we searched online and came across Economy Candy. Considering it's been around since 1937, I don't know how I'd never been here before. It is such a fun store! It's not large, but has floor-to-ceiling shelves and you are surrounded by chocolates and candy. It's a child's dream (and possibly for adults, too). I can't wait to go back again!
Located on the lower east side you will find Economy Candy. They are known as the oldest candy store in NY. Upon entering I was a little overwhelmed. But if you take a minute to breath you will find baskets and you can walk around. It is small, but houses a lot of different kinds of candy and even some snacks and candy from other countries. There really is a large selection here. There was even a take on penny candy, where you could pick out a few individual pieces and you pay by weight. They have various types of candy even some from back in the 90s that i miss and wish I could get my hands on. The inside is well organized chaos. But,, pretty well organized and clean. The staff were working hard getting products supplied and helping customers.
When I am here on the LES I always stop by even if it is the day after Halloween. They had candy available at $4/lb which if you didn't know, is a bargain. When I worked at my mother's stores back in the early '80s, Jelly Belly's were that price. I affectionately call this place Grandma's candy store because if your grandmother had it in her jar, they have it. The small Cavendish tins with fruit drops, those little coffee candies, even salted Licorices for you Brits, etc. Well it had been about 4 years and while still impressive it lost some of the vibe for me. They were out of Cavendish, many of the old stuff seemed to be gone. There were less racks, and it just didn't feel as old school as the past. That said I was able to pick up some old violet packs and other things. Check out my older photos to see how it used to look
Cute shop on the Lower East Side. Easy to get to by subway, or to walk to. Great selection of candy, even rare import candies and chocolate. My wife got a package of Cadbury Flake (her favorite) and I got a box of Sno-Caps. We would have gotten a lot more, but we were headed to the Yankees game later, so wouldn't have been able to bring everything into the stadium. Check out was quick as well, so we didn't have to wait in line long to make our purchase. Will definitely be back our next trip to New York, and will make sure we don't have anywhere to be so we're able to get a lot more.
Economy Candy is the coolest candy store that carries all the old school candies and a lot of candies from foreign countries. Their candies stacked up all along the walls make you feel like a kid in a candy store. Their decor is fun and exciting. Everywhere you look, there's some interesting candy or something cool to check out. Economy Candy has many different flavors of jelly beans in their own dispensers, Kit Kats from Japan, Haribo gummies from Germany, Feastables, Pez, and many many more. They also sell t-shirts and bags with their cute logo. I bought some Super Mario gummies from Germany, which were vegetarian and very fun. I also got some various candies that the girls picked out. The staff was friendly and encouraged me to get a cute reusable bag, which was only $1. They have such a fun logo...it was hard to resist. Economy Candy is a fun candy store in NYC that's sure to fulfill your childhood needs.
This candy store has been on my to check out list forever. I randomly walked by it on my way to another spot. It was a bit crowded inside and my azz was excited like a little kid in the candy store. This place is packed with all sorts of candies. Of course my favorites were the old school ones I grew up on. I grabbed some flavored tootsie rolls by the window. I grabbed a few favorites my mom wanted like "Mary Janes." They had some chocolates behind the glass and register. All I kept hearing was "please don't lean on the glass." lol. They had a wall of popular candies from tiktok smh. Omg, I saw so many old school candies and picked up a few. The staff were cool and it can get hectic in there so be ready to shift and move out the way while you're smiling and reminiscing when you see a candy from your childhood. This is definitely a spot to check out and grab just a few sweets to go.
Love love love Economy Candy!!! They have it all! Great selection of candy, vintage and modern, all at excellent prices. The space is huge, with so much to look at and discover. The employees I encountered were all super friendly. Somehow I left with having spent $60 on candy alone. Worth it!!!
Nice place with all different types of candy you can imagine, sold in packages or by the pound. Surprisingly not very pricey and seem to have their home-made candy on display too, though the most popular items seem to be gummies. Gets crowded but it's spacious enough to get a good look of everything and checks out fast.
((4.5 stars)) if Candyland 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. read more
Wow this is special, truly a gem in the Lower East Side. The moment you walk in as an adult you're transported back to when you were young, to when you were getting cavities due to the amount of candy you were eating. I brought my niece and nephew here and they were enjoying it as much as I was. The service is top notch. A helpful smile and guidance for any of my candy questions. It's fun and bright inside. The perfect setting for a sweet experience. Economy Candy is essential in keeping the child in your heart alive and I am grateful for their business. read more
Upon our entrance, the vibe was cold. Especially from the gentleman behind the chocolate treats counter. I just attributed that to a gruff NY personality. Still we browsed around with a shopping basket. The store is small yet spacious and well-organized into clean spaces. I had taken my nephew and two nieces. We purchased a lot of items, including the Economy Candy bag for an additional $1. Some items were weighed on a scale. The young woman behind the counter was so nice. read more
"This place is dangerous!" is what a lady coming out of the store with a bag full of candy told us on our way in. And she was totally right. I had a visitor from Japan who loves Haribo and was looking for the Ginger Lemon flavor, which apparently is only produced in Germany. So we searched online and came across Economy Candy. Considering it's been around since 1937, I don't know how I'd never been here before. It is such a fun store! It's not large, but has floor-to-ceiling shelves and you are surrounded by chocolates and candy. It's a child's dream (and possibly for adults, too). I can't wait to go back again! read more
9 months ago
Located on the lower east side you will find Economy Candy. They are known as the oldest candy store in NY. Upon entering I was a little overwhelmed. But if you take a minute to breath you will find baskets and you can walk around. It is small, but houses a lot of different kinds of candy and even some snacks and candy from other countries. There really is a large selection here. There was even a take on penny candy, where you could pick out a few individual pieces and you pay by weight. They have various types of candy even some from back in the 90s that i miss and wish I could get my hands on. The inside is well organized chaos. But,, pretty well organized and clean. The staff were working hard getting products supplied and helping customers. read more
When I am here on the LES I always stop by even if it is the day after Halloween. They had candy available at $4/lb which if you didn't know, is a bargain. When I worked at my mother's stores back in the early '80s, Jelly Belly's were that price. I affectionately call this place Grandma's candy store because if your grandmother had it in her jar, they have it. The small Cavendish tins with fruit drops, those little coffee candies, even salted Licorices for you Brits, etc. Well it had been about 4 years and while still impressive it lost some of the vibe for me. They were out of Cavendish, many of the old stuff seemed to be gone. There were less racks, and it just didn't feel as old school as the past. That said I was able to pick up some old violet packs and other things. Check out my older photos to see how it used to look read more
4 months ago
Cute shop on the Lower East Side. Easy to get to by subway, or to walk to. Great selection of candy, even rare import candies and chocolate. My wife got a package of Cadbury Flake (her favorite) and I got a box of Sno-Caps. We would have gotten a lot more, but we were headed to the Yankees game later, so wouldn't have been able to bring everything into the stadium. Check out was quick as well, so we didn't have to wait in line long to make our purchase. Will definitely be back our next trip to New York, and will make sure we don't have anywhere to be so we're able to get a lot more. read more
Economy Candy is the coolest candy store that carries all the old school candies and a lot of candies from foreign countries. Their candies stacked up all along the walls make you feel like a kid in a candy store. Their decor is fun and exciting. Everywhere you look, there's some interesting candy or something cool to check out. Economy Candy has many different flavors of jelly beans in their own dispensers, Kit Kats from Japan, Haribo gummies from Germany, Feastables, Pez, and many many more. They also sell t-shirts and bags with their cute logo. I bought some Super Mario gummies from Germany, which were vegetarian and very fun. I also got some various candies that the girls picked out. The staff was friendly and encouraged me to get a cute reusable bag, which was only $1. They have such a fun logo...it was hard to resist. Economy Candy is a fun candy store in NYC that's sure to fulfill your childhood needs. read more
3 months ago
This candy store has been on my to check out list forever. I randomly walked by it on my way to another spot. It was a bit crowded inside and my azz was excited like a little kid in the candy store. This place is packed with all sorts of candies. Of course my favorites were the old school ones I grew up on. I grabbed some flavored tootsie rolls by the window. I grabbed a few favorites my mom wanted like "Mary Janes." They had some chocolates behind the glass and register. All I kept hearing was "please don't lean on the glass." lol. They had a wall of popular candies from tiktok smh. Omg, I saw so many old school candies and picked up a few. The staff were cool and it can get hectic in there so be ready to shift and move out the way while you're smiling and reminiscing when you see a candy from your childhood. This is definitely a spot to check out and grab just a few sweets to go. read more
Love love love Economy Candy!!! They have it all! Great selection of candy, vintage and modern, all at excellent prices. The space is huge, with so much to look at and discover. The employees I encountered were all super friendly. Somehow I left with having spent $60 on candy alone. Worth it!!! read more
Nice place with all different types of candy you can imagine, sold in packages or by the pound. Surprisingly not very pricey and seem to have their home-made candy on display too, though the most popular items seem to be gummies. Gets crowded but it's spacious enough to get a good look of everything and checks out fast. read more
It was a step back into the candies I loved as a child. It was fun and nostalgic. I found myself walking out of the store with more candy than I needed, but I had to buy. The service was good, and the atmosphere was fun. read more
1 year ago
Shout out to my homegirl from high school who introduced me to Economy Candy! From the moment I open the door, even before stepping inside, I get the jollies. I don't know if it's all the sugar in the air but it feels good and I ain't mad at it! If you miss and want that candy from your childhood 50, 60, 70 or so years ago, go to Economy. Want that international candy that you had when you went to Japan or England or where ever else in the world? Go to Economy. Want that otherworldly KitKat flavor that you've never before seen in your life? Go to Economy. Got a sweet tooth and want no limit on your options, take your butt to Economy! read more
Fun spot to pop into! There's a huge selection of candy from around the world, as well as older brands that just fills the wall. The checkout line moves very quickly. It's a small space so it can't get cramped when busy, but definitely worth a visit. I've bought candy as souvenirs from here and think it's more fun and unconventional. read more
3 months ago
The candy store is an iconic opportunity to rediscover candies which are not commonly found in your local supermarkets or big box stores. Can be a a bit pricey, but it's NYC where everything has a bit of an elevated price. You should go visit, walk around the store a bit, and I guarantee you will find "something" that appeals to your 'sweet tooth" or inner child. Staff were exceedingly friendly and helpful in finding specific items. read more
1 year ago
They had so much candy and a large variety! This was so much fun running around to make my selections. Well not actually running because the place was packed. I nabbed a Charleston chew, violet pastilles, ginger candy, Swedish fish, sour gummies, and 2 other types of sour candy for the younger folks in the family. My mom would take me here when I was a kid so what a treat of an experience this was. We were parked illegally right in front and ran out in then nick of time! The ticket person was there so I screamed to avoid him punching that ticket screen. Ticket averted, fortunately. When you go, find a legal parking spot. read more
Are you looking for a candy you had once back as a child? They will definitely have it here. From ceiling to floor, there are candies and chocolates of all forms and flavors. Im so excited for the sour candies I found. It's so much fun to just remember and recall the taste of those candies and see how they taste now as an adult. Good place to check out! read more
11 months ago
Adorable candy shop! Plenty of options for candy from all over the world! Authentic and delicious. If you have a sweet tooth, this place is for you! read more
I love that places like this exist. Economy Candy is not only filled with delicious candies and snacks but it's also filled with so much nostalgia. While inside they had classic tv theme songs playing throughout the store. They had items from other countries, classic items that I haven't seen in years, and well known favorites of today. My sister and I both grabbed about a dozen items and we both spent under $20. This was a great treat to bring back to our hotel and snack on. read more
1 year ago
I love this place. What's not to love. A candy store of my dreams. I had such a great time here and got so many good treats. I'm obsessed with a candy store that reminds me of my childhood. This is an amazing New York City experience. A candy store stuck in time is beautiful. These are the things New York City is really about. I spent a Sunday here and was so much fun. All the candy from the past and now goes crazy. And not to mention they also make their own chocolate here and sell it for the pound or whatever ya want. I got 4 white chocolate pretzels ugh so delicious. The staff is super friendly and it gives nostalgic vibes. 10/10 of you are looking for fun or candy from your past or present you will not be disappointed . I even got a cute tote bag and magnet. read more
11 months ago
You want old candy? You came to the right place. You want old random movie and tv cards from the 80s? You came to the right place. You want diabetes? You get it... read more
1 year ago
Love this old fashioned candy store located on the LES. I don't get to go often but when I do I stick up on sweet treats from days past (some before my time). The staff is always friendly and the atmosphere is very nostalgic with retro vibes. If you're in the area make sure you stop by, take some fun photos, and stock up on some retro candy! read more
6 months ago
2 years ago
The greatest candy place on earth since 1937. It was all of the old school candy you used to eat growing up as well as chips and candy from other countries, nuts, vegan options. There candy wall to wall and from floor to ceiling. It felt very nostalgic. The space was a bit crammed, but movable. I was disappointed they didn't have any big chewy sweet tarts or squirrel nuts, but they did have Sugar Babies and Sugar Daddies. The place was really self-serve, but if you had any questions, there were employees who could assist. If you are ever in the Lower East Side, stop by Economy Candy for old times sake. Til we eat again read more
7 months ago
Fun candy store, though not exactly what I thought it would be. It's in the name, so I should have known better. I thought this would be more about exotic/unique/unusual candy or candy from other countries. And there were a few things, such as lays potato chips from Asian countries. And there are some novelty treats, like gum packets with fun sayings on them, or the baseball card gum from my youth in the 80s. But a lot of this is run of the mill stuff, but conveniently packaged in one place. Jelly belly, lollipops, various types of fairly mainstream chocolate. A lot of hard candy and suckers considered "grandma candy." Things like mints, butterscotch. But it isn't about fancy or exotic. If you're looking for a large, affordable selection to please the masses, this is your place. Next I'll check out one of the cities specialty exotic candy shops. read more
9 months ago
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Do you carry an 1980s candy called Crazy Ball? It is my childhood favorite.
I see that your question was asked two years ago so you may have your answer by now. If not, check their website. They have all of their candies listed.
Did the chocolate covered macaroons cone in yet?
When we were there last week, they didn't have any. I don't know about this week.
Hello, do you have gummy crunch bears? They're gummy bears covered in colorful sprinkles. Or do you have chocolate covered gummy bears?
Hi Christine, we have both Sprinkle Covered Gummy Bears as well as Milk, Dark and White Chocolate Covered Gummy bears in store and online at www.economycandy.com :)
Do you carry Japanese UHA Kororo Gummy Candy - Peach Flavor 40g? It's has a circle-shaped packing…
Hi, unfortunately we do not carry that specific item. You can see all of the Japanese candies we do carry on our website here: https://www.economycandy.com/product-category/imported-candies-chocolates/
Hello! i was wondering if you guys carry the MALTESERS chocolate? thank you!
I don't recall that because they are sold in Costco (Big tub) and BJ's If they do I think they will have in small packets or the NOn Brand Maltesers in a clear bag by the…
Hi...do you sell Good and Fruity Candy?
Hi! Unfortunately Good & Fruity is no longer being made. The closest candy is Mike & Ike which we do carry!
Do you sell Valrhona chocolate?
No, we do not carry Valrhona. We do carry many other bars of equal or greater quality though! Check out our selection in store or at www.economycandy.com.
Do you carry Candy Apples?
We do not carry caramel apples but we do carry caramel apple lollipops!
Do you carry a gum from China in orange wrappers?
We don’t carry any gum made in China. We do have Fortune Bubble and Orange Play Bubble (which is from Japan):…
Hi do you folks sell Empty Chocolate or candy box packaging?
Hi, we sell cellophane bags as well as small gold boxes both in store and online:…
Hello! I was wondering if you guys carry this candy from france called "Abbaye de Flavigny Oval Traditional Tin Rose Flavored Anise drops" ?…
Yes we do! http://www.economycandy.com/product/les-anis-de-flavigny-anise/
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