Nostalgia brews a small local confectionary shop. Suddenly, I am now a five year old little girl…read moreas my eyes are delighted elated with wonderment to see all things chocolate and sweets displayed in the wooden glass case. Surely, my eyes are bigger than my stomach (including wallet). I have always been gravitated to old establishments where there is a long history, period atmosphere decor and the charm. It is family owned and operated since year 1925. Schmidt's Confectionery has been on my Yelp bookmarks for what I felt like an eternity. Previously, I have attempted to patronized during the summer, but it is closed for the summer months partly due the heat and humidity which affects working with ingredients and not optimal temperatures. It is easily accessible via MTA NYC Transit elevated J train on Jamaica Avenue at Woodhaven Boulevard station in Woodhaven, Queens, NYC. However, I walked forty (40) minutes from my home to this business. Upon entering the atmosphere has a redolent chocolate aroma with history and tradition which is intoxicating. There are chocolate lollypops, chocolate covered fruit, nuts, truffles, caramels, but I was hoping for chocolate covered strawberries. I abhor caramel. I despise nuts (despite not allergic). I like truffles. I like thin mints, chocolate covered graham crackers and have a predilection for plain solid milk chocolate. It is run by a woman who is the granddaughter of the founder albeit welcoming and helpful. I would surely return again for chocolate lollypops, chocolate money coins. I do hope Schmidt's have chocolate hearts. At first sight, I could not decide since everything was very enticing and alluring too good. I decided cherry cordials. She shown me a mid-size box of approximately twenty (20) pcs priced $30.00, which I asked if there is a smaller box as a option available followed by she asked if I want either dark, milk or white chocolate type. Oh! Someone who finally listens and heed the hope within my mind, WOW! Customer service is attentive and a personalized shopping experience. She gifted the box with mediocre curling ribbons which I have worked in a high-end retail specialty paper store and trained to use either double-sided satin or organza ribbons - never used curling ribbons. She did distributed a sales receipt. There is a scale if customers were to purchase by the pound. Business cards are available for grabs which is now part of my business card collection in a shoe box. Cherry cordials, box of 8 pcs, $10.00 I was completely sold for this small box. I actually taste the handmade and homemade decadence concoction of milk chocolate. It did tasted fresh and too good to give it away as a gift which I ended up consuming entirely! I delightfully enjoyed my cherry cordials with half a glass of white wine. Wooho! The stems from the cherries are visible. This candy store is certainly reminiscent of earlier times frozen in place. As time is fleeting, I hope Schmidt's Confectionery will continue to operate indefinitely.

This place will have feeling like a kid in a candy shop. The smell of chocolate when you first walk…read morein is intoxicating and inviting. There's so many handmade chocolates and gift boxes to choose from. They even have cute stocking stuffer treats for Christmas! The girl who helped us out was kind and made us a 1/2 lb. assortment of popular milk and dark chocolate on the spot. $15 is a total steal for delicious handmade chocolate. We are definitely coming back and trying out more stuff!

I should not be allowed in stores like this. Everything looks good, and I want to buy it all. Yes…read moreall, it's pricey, but whatcha expect? You're getting high quality fruit, nuts and chocolate. Located on Austin, and a nice size location, the staff let me wander aimlessly around on my most recent visit. Everything was kept neat and the staff asked if they could help, but wasn't pushy at all. Again I could have EASILY left with over $100 worth of treats. I wanted to created my own gift box with their easily do it yourself set up they had. A whole bag of dried pineapple sounded lovely too. This time around, I only bought a bar of regular Dubai chocolate for the fam to try. They've been hounding me about it. There was a special happening, 3 bars for $50. I opt'd just for one at $20. I want to see if the fam would like it first. I'll prob be back before we know it to make my own trail mix.

This place is a really cool suites and treat shop that mostly has nuts and there's a great variety,…read moresalted, unsalted, candied, and I had to get the candied pecans with cinnamon and light sugar. So good for snacking and I couldn't choose, but I had to go with the pecans that's my number one. They also sell Dubai chocolate and I'm from Portland Oregon, and the Dubai chocolate isn't the best and they do have an imported legit one but every time I want it, they're out of stock... So I came to the next best place in New York.

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

I've been coming to this quaint little chocolate shop in Forest Hills for a few years now. I can…read moretell you that this is the BEST chocolate that I've ever had. Good lord, it's delicious!! Very easy to get via several buses that stop on and around Metropolitan Avenue. Every time I've come here I've always been warmly greeted and offered a free chocolate. They give you a choice between dark, milk and white. They have so many different kinds of items. Not just chocolate. Candy, hot/cold drinks, ice cream, etc. Some of the items are pretty pricey. Like the boxes of chocolate, but believe me, it is worth EVERY cent. They do have a shelf of discounted chocolate items. Its the last shelf in the back on the right-hand side. It'll have previous holiday chocolates for half price. Last week I got a chocolate flag for only $4.25. It was still fresh and delicious. Their stuff is so good that even just a simple milk chocolate Valentines heart on a stick is satisfying delicious. They have chocolate covered Oreo's and Twinkies. Everything is handmade and you can tell! Don't forget to sign up for their rewards. You get 1 point for every dollar you spend. Once you reach 250 points, you get a $25 gift card. If you pay in cash your order will come out to less as well. I look forward to my next visit. The friendly service and dynamite chocolate will always keep me coming back!

CHOCOLATE GALORE!!…read more This chocolate confectionery business somewhat has an old school aesthetic appeal. Quaint. Upon entering the scent is delightfully sweet chocolate permeates all senses and awakens the spirit. Sometimes chocolate can heal broken hearts. However, I believe the most powerful source of healing is genuine love. There are lollypops, hot chocolate, chocolate ice cream, bars, truffles, caramels, cordials, solid milk and dark chocolate shaped hearts and red liquorice. Sports theme and shaped chocolate are also available. I have entered a chocolate party. Aigner must have good mold to make their creations and certainly made on site. Samples are distributed. Customer service is welcoming and attentive. Gift boxes are available and purchases are issued in a nice gift quality paper bag industry standard $0.05 with a post card description of their business and company history. I was browsing their selection and my eyes are surely bigger than my stomach and wallet. Business cards are available for keepsake. Aigner is easily accessible via MTA NYC Transit buses Q53 SBS/ Q52 SBS and then Q54 on Metropolitan Avenue in Queens, NYC. Foiled Red Hearts $14.95 This product is nostalgia brew. It reminded me of Valentine's Day, every year growing up being educated in NYC Board Of Education public elementary school and one year of public junior high school where every student receive two (2) red foiled heart shaped milk chocolate which was a privilege. As a kid, it was a sweet treat and the highlight of the year. Oh, goodie goodie gosh! I found this same exact product at Aigner which reminded me idyllic, wistful times of what was. Rum Cordial $12.95 Small balls center filled rum covered in chocolate was a happy ending for a celebratory day. Nota Bene: There is a 2.05% surcharge fee for credit/debit payment transactions. This time I did absorbed this annoying fee. The sales associate did not inform me of this fee upon payment, ergo four stars. I would return again and again.

We were here to celebrate a friend's birthday. We had a party of 8 and everyone enjoyed their…read moredining experience. It was my first time visiting Sugar Factory and I had a great time. My appetizer and entree were hot when they arrived to the table. I enjoyed my menu choices especially the buffalo wings because they are one of my favorite foods. Our server Vivi was absolutely amazing and constantly checked on our table to make sure we were okay. The ambiance of the restaurant is nice. It was decorated for Valentine's Day which was cute. My friend enjoyed her birthday at Sugar Factory and stated she will be back soon. The Sugar Factory candy store is located next to the restaurant. Photos of celebrities who visited various Sugar Factory locations adorn the walls. Candy galore for the sugar lovers.

The food is horrible. I came to this location to celebrate my child's birthday. Sugar Factory is…read morevisually appealing for celebrations and photos. The pretty sparkler candle, oversized desserts, and drinks are also nice for special occasions. However, the food I had was terrible, and the menu isn't attractive. It mostly features low-quality items (see the menu) that seem like they were frozen and they just need reheating. The food at Applebee's and TGI Fridays is far better, and I haven't eaten at either in years. Still, I wouldn't recommend this place for a real meal. My bill was nearly $260 for two adults and two kids, with meals consisting of overpriced appetizers and drinks. We opted not to buy entrees because the appetizers were poor in taste and quality. The service was mediocre even with the waiters coming together to serve desert and sing happy birthday. I would not recommend this place to a friend but if you really want to visit Sugar Factory for the vibe or aesthetics I suggest eating beforehand and just ordering desserts and drinks for the celebration. @Sugar Factory! Do better! The cost of your food doesn't match its quality!

I've been living in the area for a long long time. There are a ton of convenience stores nearby…read moreand that could explain why I never really bought stuff from here... But two months ago things changed as my work hours increased. I was getting off work really late around 9-10pm daily. I began to routinely stop by here for the sake of "convenience." One night I bought a beer, a lotto ticket, and a pack of smokes which came out to $16. I paid the gentleman behind the counter with a $100 bill and then walked home with said survival gear. The next morning I woke up to go to work and noticed i was short money. I was short $84 to be exact! I walked to the store and asked the daytime guy if the nighttime guy had found some money on the floor. He said no and advised me to call the nighttime guy after 2pm. He said, "If you did leave it here, Mr. Bobby will have it. Last time a customer left a $2000 winning ticket on the counter and he returned it...." At 2pm I called Mr. Bobby and he confirmed that he did have my money and for me to stop by to pick it up. Later that evening I went to the store and there he was with my change. He told me that I gave him the $100 bill and just walked out and went home. I guess since I was so tired from a 12+ hour shift and had my headphones on, I couldn't hear him calling me. 5 stars....Don't question it....

Not sure why the rating is so low for this place; they have a great selection, everything looks…read moretasty as well. Best prices you will find around the area. Everything is packaged nicely. Susan, the owner, is very kind and helpful, and so are her workers. They personally made me a package for exactly what I needed because they didn't have it on the shelf.

Extremely helpfu! Beautiful displays of fruits and nuts! Beautiful presentation for a Shabbat meal…read more.. or no occasion

Convenient Chinese Supermarket in the heart of Rego Park. Has many items in stock that you would…read moreneed on a dime without even setting foot in Elmhurst or Flushing. Small enough to get what you need and leave without walking an entire length of a regular supermarket. Has fresh meats and seafood section too!! The outside is deceiving. Much more inside than you think!

Rego Seafood Supermarket (or R&B Seafood Supermarket, which is what the large sign outside says) is…read morean Asian grocery store that sells fresh fish. There are some interesting products here. Most packaged items have English and Chinese writing on them. There are a few Japanese foods as well. A few packets of raw chicken were past their sell-by date. $10 credit card minimum.