My family and I have been loyal customers of Krause's Homemade Candy for many years. We've bought…read morechocolates for ourselves, holidays, and gifts, and visiting Krause's has always been a tradition whenever I returned to New York after living in Florida. In fact, it was the very first stop my husband and I made because I couldn't wait to enjoy my favorite chocolates again. Unfortunately, this visit was incredibly disappointing. The first thing I noticed was the new logo and packaging. While I know businesses evolve, the new design loses the classic, elegant feel that made Krause's so special and instead looks much more generic. More importantly, the chocolates themselves are not the same. Many of the pieces are noticeably smaller than they used to be, and the chocolate tastes different. Several pieces even had bloom, which affected both their appearance and texture. I purchased a variety of chocolates, including individual pieces from the display case, chocolate bars, and peppermint patties, and every product seemed to reflect a decline in quality. To make matters worse, many of my longtime favorite pieces were no longer available. I've happily recommended Krause's for years because it consistently offered some of the best homemade chocolates in the Capital Region. This time, however, I left feeling disappointed and honestly saddened. I truly hope the owners will consider returning to the quality, recipes, and traditions that built Krause's outstanding reputation, because many longtime customers remember how exceptional their chocolates used to be.

Still one of my favorite candy stores to visit when I am out in albany... even though they have…read morediscontinued by favorite watermelon slice hard candy. So disappointing but that is life. They have a great selection of unique Holiday molded chocolate candy and some of the best caramel apples around. This is also a great place to stop and shop for treats and gifts.

Krause's has my heart! This chocolate shop is so cute and has the best chocolates and chocolates…read morefor special occasions and holidays, especially with their festive signs too. Most recently got gifted some chocolate peeps which absolutely made my day. This is such a perfect store for gifts and sweet treats so I highly recommend stopping in. They have such high quality chocolates of all different flavors and assortments. It's such a gem in the town of Saugerties. I actually haven't gotten the chance to stop in myself so I look forward to doing that one day!

Not the friendliest as neither employees greeted us when we walked in even though there was no one…read moreelse in the store. Delicious ice cream from Giffords from Maine. You know it has a high butter content when it doesn't melt. Very tasty! The chocolate dipped cone has a thick layer of dark chocolate, which was also delicious. Their milk chocolate dipped almonds tasted sour. Not sure what that was about. Reasonably priced though at $7 for a bag.

It's like stepping back in time here with that early 1900 feel, back in a simpler time, appreciate…read morewhen places like preserve the past. Besides all the fuff, a large amount of variety between chocolates and gummies, to hard candy's. Really enjoyed my chocolate covered blueberries and cranberries. I have not opened the raspberry one yet. I can say the chocolates I had were so good. Well worth the trip in the past for here

Stopped in here while vacationing in the area, got some goodies. Woman was nice. Cute little shop.read more

If you're looking for some old fashioned made candy, you have to come to Jo-Ann's. Justine, the…read moreowner knows her sweets and a pleasure to deal with. When you walk in, your eyes just light up with the vast assortment of candy. The chocolate strawberries, jelly rings are terrific! I myself being a coffee drinker am partial to the coffee bean dipped in dark chocolate. Between the chocolate and caffeine, it keeps me going during the day. Store is located next door to a jewelry store. Don't bother buying candy off the shelves at a grocery store or big box stores. Who knows how old they are. Try it, you'll love it!

Best candy place for miles! wonderful staff! Always have a smile and my favorite chocolate covered…read morealmonds!

Cute store, really nice staff but the candy and chocolate is massively overpriced. The 'handmade'…read morechocolate is priced by weight and not actually made locally.

I bought what was labeled as "super strong" peppermint bark - worst I've ever tasted. Either old…read moreand stale or not real chocolate (hard to believe for what I paid )! Ridiculously overpriced and not even good. Also had chocolate covered malt balls and peach "juicy" gummies. Slightly better, but not great. No way worth the exorbitant price.

I was a kid again in this candy store! Came upon this gem and wow did it bring me back to my…read morechildhood! So many delicious treats! The lady behind the counter was so nice and even told me of some events coming up in Dec. if you are in this area, I want to feel nostalgic about your childhood. Definitely stopping in this gym and check out all the candy. You won't be disappointed.!

My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our truffles from this candy shop! I liked that they…read moredecorated for fall. It was very festive. The amount of candy items in such a narrow space was both exciting and also a bit chaotic feeling! Service was okay overall.

I have to admit that I do have quite a sweet tooth for chocolates, especially the homemade…read morechocolates. While I was in Mechanicville very recently, I decided to check out Park Avenue Confectionary to pick up a box of gourmet truffles for MOI- I heart truffles! I deserve a nice treat every now and then. This little chocolate and confectionary shop stocks homemade chocolates and candies including chocolate bars (white, milk chocolate, dark, etc), lollipops, special themes (molded chocolates), bagged chocolate covered candies, chocolate covered pretzels, dgift boxes, and baskets. They also carry sugar free varieties too. The prices here are very fair: $9.95/lb for chocolates and $14.95/lb for truffles. I've been to other chocolate shops near my home,, some of which charge almost double. The owner was very accomodating in helping me to customize and choose an assortment of truffles (24 pieces/12 oz box). There were around 20 choices of truffles to choose from, and I was pointing out what I wanted from outside the glass case. This was like choosing what kinds of donuts I wanted for an assortment (give me one glazed, two jelly, three cruellers, etc), you get the idea. The total came out to just under $14 with tax. I brought the box of truffles into work for ME to indulge on while I was crunching numbers and calculations at my desk (my coworkers are on their New Year's diet, hehe). Each of the truffles tasted very fresh and had a nice hard shell outside with creamy and rich ganache inside. The hazelnut was my favorite. The truffles went well with my daily cup of Starbucks Coffee. It took me the whole week to finish the box, munching on a few pieces each day. What a sweet week! Major credit cards accepted (including AMEX). CLOSED on Sundays

This store is amazing. The owners are very nice and there is a lot of different candies to choose…read morefrom. The variety is exceptional. Prices are very reasonable. I need to go back soon and get some treats for my family. Great place to go for holiday treats as they always have something festive for the next holiday. I hope they are open for many, many years to come! Cannot say enough good things about this wonderful shop. I would much rather support a local business first. Small business is very important to the economy and I appreciate all of the hard work these amazing people put in to build their business and keeping it active everyday, especially in these trying pandemic times. It can be scary to even go in stores but this one feels very safe to me. I saw their name on the Grubhub app, too! Would love to try chocolate delivery!! Will have to check that out. :-)

Those who know me well know that sugar runs through my veins and there is nothing I like better…read morethan candy. For me Candy should be its own food group and truly something I love. The sign alone beckoned me into this quaint and cute cottage like candy shoppe. They have both hand crafted chocolates as well as many packaged and retro candies. I was hoping to find one if my favorite retro candies (hard candy watermelon slices) but no such luck but you will find Razzles, waxed lips, and other nostalgic candies of days gone by. Such a fun store with some really yummy candy.

Its location has changed to Clinton, but still a blast from the past. The pure nostalgia of candy I…read moreate when I was a child was a fun thing to see and get, the fudge is delicious as well as the multiple other varieties of goodies they have!!! The service was friendly and the whole atmosphere was just fun.

Uncle Sam's Candy is ALWAYS on Point!…read more I have to give credit where credit is due. Uncle Sam's Candy stays on point when it comes to their products, quality, selection, and most importantly, their customer service. Their customer service is impeccable, and that means a lot to me. You can have a great product, but when you combine that with people who genuinely take care of their customers, that's what keeps folks coming back. Whenever I need some good treats for Valentine's Day, Christmas, Easter, birthdays, or really any holiday or special occasion, Uncle Sam's Candy is one of those places where I already know I'm going to go in and spend some money. From the chocolates and candies to all the different specialty treats, there's always something that catches your eye. And being a chef, I appreciate businesses that take pride in what they put out. Presentation matters. Quality matters. Consistency matters. And the experience you give your customers matters just as much as the product itself. I also believe in supporting businesses that continue to provide great products and great service. When people treat you right and consistently deliver, you show that appreciation by continuing to support them. So when it's time for me to grab something sweet for the family, put together a gift, celebrate a holiday, or just satisfy that sweet tooth, Uncle Sam's Candy gets some of my money every time. Great candy. Great selection. Impeccable customer service. That's how you keep customers coming back. Keep doing what y'all do! ‍

What is not to love about Candy.... Stopped here on way home on my quest for hard candy water melon…read moreslices. While I did not find my hard candy watermelon slices. I did leave with a bunch of Penny Candy (not a penny anymore but brought back childhood memories) and two boxes of chocolates. The chocolate Truffles did not last a day and to be honest haven't tried their signature candy but am looking forward to cracking that box open.

I have been a recipient of the candy from this store for the past 25th years! My parents have…read morealways given me chocolate from here for every holiday since I was a baby. The quality has not changed and everything continues to the taste the same. My favorite chocolates are the dark chocolate covered pretzels. Candy Kraft has a great selection of candies and reasonable priced. The quality is untouchable and well worth the money.

My family has purchased chocolates and candy from Candy Kraft since the 1940s. And the tradition…read morecontinues. Their peanut butter ribbon candy is a MUST for my family at Christmas. I purchased six boxes this year! And we only kept one box for ourselves. If you have never tried it, you are missing out. It melts in your mouth, packed with peanut butter goodness and is a Christmas treat you'll savor. All of their chocolates are homemade and you can taste the extraordinary quality in every piece. I also like their large selection of old fashioned candies from childhood. Candy Kraft is a warm and welcoming candy shop. Their candy is arranged beautifully with a great layout. The staff are always very friendly and helpful, too. An absolutely WONDERFUL family business!