It saddens me that Asbury Park has gotten extremely pricey, and River Street Sweets is no exception. Our sweet tooth cravings got the best of us before a show next door at House of Independents. Their wide array of options wore us down, but the bill as we rang everything up blew our minds (and not in a good way). Their candy and quality were solid, just way past what we were expecting! read more

Great service and the Gelato is to die for... Next time I go in, think im going to try the pistachio flavor.

Really disappointed. A shop like this needs to keep their product fresh. We did a purchase of three products that should be fresh. A fresh made heath bar- a coconut chocolate candy and a non- parallel. Total weight couple ounces 4-5. You buy by the weight. It was $10.90! So the weight of just an average candy bar. You expect amazing quality four this price. Terrible!! I didn't see that the milk chocolate had that old white sheen on top. Must have been sitting there for weeks. The coconut was ok the other stale. Really disappointing. Wont ever go back. Do better folks. read more

Cute place, but the pricing doesn't really reflect the taste of the chocolate in my opinion. So we started off down the street at the confections of a rockstar which I've had before and loved, but decided to try this place instead since it was more chocolate based. Everything looked good but there wasn't anything that really jumped out to us so I picked a few peanut butter cups and some other peanut brittle or something like that, our total came out to around $50. The peanut butter cups tasted like your average non Reese's peanut butter cup that doesn't really taste like anything special. If you're going to have gourmet pricing, the chocolate better be some innovative chocolate with a Michelin star experience. Definitely won't be back, but you know what, that's how businesses discover their equilibrium pricing. This is definitely not it. read more

So many sweet treats! They have a whole section of their homemade chocolate and then regular candy on the other side of the store. Oh and popcorn - and ice cream! You want it, they got it. I got an assortment of goodies. My favorite was the chocolate covered marshmallow, super fresh and the chocolate was absolutely delicious. I also tried the chocolate covered wafers, nutter butters, s'mores and the rice crispies covered in fluff peanut butter and chocolate. I truly got a bit of everything. One thing I can say is the chocolate is fresh. The price reflects that but at least you know you're getting quality ingredients. The staff was friendly and efficient, the layout of the store was easy and approachable. I'd definitely come back when I'm in the are! read more

River Street Sweets - Chocolate covered marshmallow - Candy Stores Near Me - Asbury Park, New Jersey

Such a cute place! My boys loved the sweet treats. The chocolate truffles were amazing as well. I would definitely recommend and come back soon. read more

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If I could have left zero stars I would have... we were greeted by this punk kid at the door yelling at us for looking at the candy as if I was supposed to purchase candy without knowing what it was... spent 50 dollars on 4 ice cream cups and everyone is so nasty!! Good luck nasty nasty nasty!I would Love the owners to Contact me for some pointers on running a successful business I have many! read more

Wow ! Ok ... long story short ... $50 bucks for 2 peanut butter cups and a bag of candy ... WHAT THE F! we were ignored like everyone else while they stamped bags in the back and then the whammy- 50 bucks for candy .... LOL and yes it's our fault we didn't want to make a scene so paid and laughed out asses off at how ridiculous... this place is a scam don't go unless you have the money to waste and laugh at the poor service and over price candy... unbelievable... love it ... this place is absolutely not worth going to ever again by anyone... Sorry for the bad news . read more

River Street Sweets - 50 Bucks !! Beware !! - Candy Stores Near Me - Asbury Park, New Jersey

I should give only 1 star because they're ruining my weight loss journey...lol. Seriously, though, I am truly addicted to this place. My fiancée goes down to Asbury Park every weekend and always brings me back their crazy good peanut butter cups. I keep telling her I shouldn't be eating them, but then there I am, eating two giant peanut butter cups! Really awesome sweets, and I do highly recommend them as long as you are careful! Lol read more

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10/10 service, called in advance for some candy apples, arrived to an amazing candy store. Every wall was full of different brands and types of candy; tucked away in one corner was the kitchen where multiple types of sweets are made in house. The chocolates were amazing, candy apples were perfect, make sure to check this spot out whenever in town! read more

Place isn't cheap but they do have some good treats. The homemade white chocolate peanut butter cup were my favorite. The ice cream also hits the spot. I did almost lose a tooth on the chocolate covered marshmellow. It had to be sitting there for a while. The M&M peanut butter cup was also lovely. I like the chocolates in here aside from the one off marshellow treat. Check this spot out! 3.5 stars. read more

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Happy Tuesday Adventurers! I dropped by here after a late lunch and was craving something a bit sweet. Upon walking in I was greeted by the delicious smell of warm popcorn (my favorite) and chocolate. The chocolate that reminds you of being a kid down at the shore with a tinge of saltwater taffy. There were samples of treats being offered which is rare but lovely to see since COVID. I love the atmosphere and the staff were really nice. I ordered the chocolate gelato and unfortunately I wasn't a fan. It was more gooey ? Idk if I phrased this right. I also grabbed a bag of butter popcorn. It was wayyyyy too salty but I prefer home cooked with nothing on it. Again this place was really cute but just not my style. read more

Standard sweet shop for tourists . Disappointing for anyone who really appreciates chocolate. Also, for what you get- tastewise- it's violently overpriced. read more

Very nice people. Get the pralines! Pricey but worth it. New Orleans style. They gave my dog lots of treats and a bowl of water to drink outside. read more

Stopped in here for some dessert, it's a candy store with typical candy you'd see in any other candy store. They also got sweets that are homemade in the show glass. I got a chocolate covered smore and a M&Ms Reese's cup, both were pretty good but definitely pricy, $18 for both items. Nice employees and it's a cool shop to check out. read more

River Street Sweets - M&M Reese's cup and a chocolate covered smore - Candy Stores Near Me - Asbury Park, New Jersey

Candy apple was horrible, took one bite and threw the rest of it away. Also bought 2 peanut butter cups, but the employee only put one peanut butter cup in the bag. Paid $23 for 1 candy apple and one peanut butter cup. Will never return. read more

Their dark chocolate salted caramel apple is nirvana on a stick. Pralines and peanut butter cups also outstanding.

Hands down the best caramel / pecan turtles (they call them a different name)! The caramel is melty and the chocolate is delish!

River street sweets is a great candy store in the heart of asbury park. The smell as you walk in is heavenly and you can tell everything is homemade. Their homemade peanut butter cups are to die for! We walked out with a whole bag of goodies. read more

This is an awesome place - small business and family owned and operated. The ice cream is homemade and outstanding. The service is first rate and personal. The owners work so hard to ensure a great experience. We always go here when in AP. Highly recommend. read more

Original or chocolate prailines are the best! Make a selection to take to your next house visit, college send off, or just walk with a fresh made waffle cone with sorbet or your fav!! Clean, fresh, innovative! read more

River Street Sweets - Robin Mennie forced into taking a break! If you want to see a heart in business, this is your gal! Don't forget the fudge and fruit slices! - Candy Stores Near Me - Asbury Park, New Jersey

The chocolate sweets are so good. Each item is hand crafted to give a unique flavor. It pairs well with a glass of milk. I enjoyed the sweet and savory flavor of the items I chose!!! read more

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The candy is delicious and the staff and management are wonderful. Case in point, there was a small mistake with our order and not only did the store make it right, they wrote us a thoughtful note and included extras. Great candy, great people, great business! read more

River Street Sweets - Candy Stores Near Me - Asbury Park, New Jersey

Wow, absolutely love this place. They have a ton if stuff, chocolate covered pretzels to truffles. Got a little of everything and the pralines and turtle fudge were the best (but superrr sweet). The staff was also so nice and helpful. read more

I wandered in here on a lark and OH MY GOD, it's like candy heaven in here. Taylor helped guide me through the freshly made items like the pralines and toffee and helped me make some delicious decisions, and her mother, Robin, who works in the back, has created quite a delicious spread. Spending too long in here is dangerous because everything looks and tastes THAT good read more

Have gone in twice now and like some things but not others. First their chocolate is very good and priced accordingly. I suggest you try it. Second their ice cream. Not impressed. Was not creamy and flavorful like it should be. We have so many choices in this area, they will need to step up their quality. Salt water taffy - very hit or miss. Some pieces were very good and chewy and others were hard. Some of the pieces felt as if they were old. Bulk candy - great selection but it sure is pricey. $16/lb for sour patch kids or Swedish fish is excessive. I wish them the best of luck. read more

This looked like a nice little store but was quickly disappointed. I was surprised that nothing in the store was priced. The candies in the center were for sale by pound but didn't know if it was $10 a pound or $20 a pound. The other items around the store on the shelves were not priced either. Am I to spend time and wait in line to ask the clerk only to be embarrassed that the price was higher than I wanted to spend? Does the price change by time of day or the type of customer entering the store? I spoke with someone I believe was the manager about it and asked if she makes blind purchases but she seemed delusional and went around in circles saying what a great group of people are part of this franchise. She did say it promoted interaction with the customers. I don't want to wait in line to have a conversation during a pandemic nor feel obligated to make a purchase. I then contacted the franchise manager and was told that this is definitely not a practice or policy set through the franchise. Maybe other restaurants and retail stores and businesses like McDonalds should stop listing their prices also! Don't let business owners get away with this. This is not right. Boycott their business. Let them be fair to the customer and then the customer will endorse their business. A business should not hide their prices from the consumer. read more

The place looks amazing, and today, most of the staff was really nice and helpful. It is a great place to visit and a great experience. However, they most certainly don't use natural ingredients for their chocolate, cream, or caramel. To their credit, they never claimed to do so. But eating wax and feeling chemical burn on my tongue and throat isn't my idea of a good time so even though I really enjoyed the experience, the place is not for me. read more

Good chocolate and candy collection. Rare to see a hot apple cider which was kinda nice. Pecans were amazing and certainly would visit again

These were the very best Pralines that I have tried. I was given a mixed box of different Pralines from a friend as a gift (knowing I love Pralines). Each and everyone of them was so different and so tasty. Living in NC and knowing the Asbury Park, NJ area, my next trip to NJ will definitely require a trip River Street Sweets so I can pick the ones I like most and take them back to NC. Loved you candies! Ron & JoAnn read more

One of my favorite places to be at when visiting Asbury. Robin and the rest of them are (no pun intended) the SWEETEST. And the Pralines are ridiculously great. Give them a try. You won't be disappointed read more

Absolutely fantastic treats, quality service and gorgeous atmosphere! I have family that lives in the Charleston and Myrtle Beach areas and this is always somewhere I make sure to stop whenever I'm in their areas, so it's awesome to have one literally walking distance from home now! read more

Super friendly. Great staff. Most of the chocolates are made in house and fresh daily. Would recommend.

Amazing candy and treats with awesome customer service. I was putting together a basket of goodies to represent the Jersey Shore and they were so helpful! read more

I normally don't write reviews but I felt the need to write one this time. I've been to this store a handful not that often but I recently went to the store and I just didn't appreciate how cold and rude one of the sales associate was. She didn't say much but it was just her attitude and actions that I did not appreciate. I'm not going to describe her but I just felt the need to describe my experience. I'm not here to tell people to not go into this establishment and to not ever shop here. I just felt the need to explain what happened so that in the future if it happens again to just handle things differently. This place truly does have a great selection and a wide variety of all different kinds of sweets. I was in the candy section and was picking out my candy when the sales associate come running at me (I saw her in the corner of my eye) to ask me to put on gloves and to not eat the candy without paying. I do not know why I ate 1 piece of candy (a gummy cola) but I did (I will admit it was wrong of me to do that) and the way she just gave me so much attitude to put on some gloves was just not necessarily. I did not see any sign and if there was a sign I'm sorry but I missed it. I just did not appreciate how much attitude she gave me over a small thing. I understand I was in the wrong but I truly did not know about the glove situation and as soon as she told me I said that I was sorry and that I understand. When she returned back to the register, I had my back towards her still facing the candy and my friend was watching her and had mentioned that she rolled her eyes at me. I understand customers can be a pain but after she spoke with me, I just apologized and said that I completely understand, I'm not sure what more she wanted from me. My friend and I continued to walk around the store and every time I turned she was just starting at me and watching me. Mind you there are other people in the store and it was semi busy. While I was paying she also charged me .05 for the piece of candy I ate. Which I do not disagree with it at all but the fact that she just charged me without even mentioning it to me just seemed rude. I am an understanding person so maybe the sales associate was having a bad day but I just hope she can just be a little more friendlier to the customers who are new to the store. I also wanted to mention that I do not expect anything from writing out this review, I just felt the need to speak out. read more

Me and my husband went here when I was craving for some sugar, and their pralines were delicious Their hot apple cider was unique and just what you need on a cold winter day! The staff were so sweet and courteous and gave us the best choices among their candies. read more

I paid for an extremely expensive ROTTEN apple! I got a caramel apple and when I got home the inside of it was ROTTEN! So disappointed especially because it was a lot of money. The chocolate on the apple wasn't great either read more

prices are high and both the chocolate caramels and big peanut butter cups were not great. i understand good service but i feel like we were being bombarded and hovered over the entire time we spent inside. read more

This was my first time visiting this shop yesterday. Employees were nice & accommodating. We got 4 chocolate covered pretzels & two bags of hand picked assorted candies but disappointed when coming home to enjoy to find out most of the candies & pretzels were stale. read more

Poorly managed and hard to get served due to lack of proficient staff. Extremely overpriced for the hit or miss quality. Unsatisfactory. Additionally, one of the owners stood outside with free samples. While this would be nice, her mask was not on correctly and it was overall extremely unsanitary. It also added unnecessary pressure to the experience as she would not leave pedestrians who weren't interested in her shop alone. read more