“There are some cool things here, like the decorations and statues, but the selection was quite lackluster, especially for the size of the store. The first floor is packed, but the second and third floors are quite sparse and empty, lacking a lot of things that I've seen smaller locations stock. A lot of things felt very overpriced as well, but you could find some good deals if you looked hard enough. I liked that they had a clearance section for that. The cashiers are quite nice as well.”
12:30 - 6:30PM
172 West 4th Street, New York
Candy Stores
“If you’re in NYC and love exceptional chocolate, Versano’s Chocolates is an absolute gem. The owner always goes above and beyond to help me with special orders, and everything is completed right on time. The quality is outstanding, especially the white chocolate, which I gift to my husband every year. He says it’s the best white chocolate he’s ever had!
Five stars for both quality and service. I highly recommend Versano’s Chocolates to anyone looking for something truly special.”
“This was my 1st time there & was extremely satisfied. I bought 3, 1 pound boxes of mixed chocolates for Christmas gifts. The service was terrific & very helpful. The gift recipients raved about the chocolates. I will definitely be back and highly recommend.”
“I stopped by simply to browse for a quick visit. This store has all the classic candy from my childhood. Sweet treats that I haven’t seen in years is available at Economy Candy.
It was crowded and everyone seemed to be in a jubilant mood because of the environment they were in. A visit to a candy store like this can trigger fond memories of your childhood.
If you have a sweet tooth or simply desire candy that isn’t sold in stores, then you may need to stop by Economy Candy.”
“Great place to get locally roasted coffee beans. They have them displayed in sacks that are properly labeled, roasting dates aren’t indicated but I guess you just have to ask the folks behind the counter. I didn’t ask because it was getting busy but the beans (Colombian Black Lime Black Honey, Costa Rican Tarrazu, Ethiopia Yirgacheffe) that I ended up getting were all easy to dial in, smelled great and tasted fresh. The Colombian Black Lime Black Honey was probably one of the best types of beans that I’ve had.”
“I looked for an excellent piñateria in many places on Passeic and this store was my choice. The owner's service was excellent and the prices on the sweets were very good. I recommend them for your events.”
“This place has internationally sourced gummy type candies. I ended up getting about 1 lb of different types. I will say my favorites were all the so u r ones! I did go into the store thinking these were Swedish candies and i was slightly disappointed when they didnt have the marshmallow-y type of candy. Either way I very much enjoyed my selections!”
“We had an absolutely amazing experience! Mr. Jason Conway and Ms. Tiffany went above and beyond to make us feel so special, welcomed, and appreciated. They were both incredibly kind, warm, and attentive, and their kindness truly made our visit unforgettable.
A special thank you to the two wonderful ladies who helped my daughter make the giant Reese’s Cup. They were so sweet, patient, and kind with her, and they made the experience so much fun! My daughter was so excited, and it was such a special memory for our family.
Everyone there was wonderful, but Mr. Jason and Ms. Tiffany truly went above and beyond. Their kindness and hospitality did not go unnoticed. We are so grateful for the way they treated us and made us feel like special guests.
Thank you all for such a wonderful and memorable experience!”
“My boyfriend ordered these online after a coworker brought some in, and he loved them so much that he ordered me a box to ask me to be his Valentine. We enjoyed most of the assortment, but the chocolate marzipan was awful. It genuinely tasted like soap and perfume. Aside from that, the chocolate was great.”
“Absolute 5-star service! I used this company to send high-quality arrangements to our business partners and workers to show appreciation for their hard work. The presentation was flawless, the delivery was right on time, and the recipients were highly impressed. They make corporate gifting completely stress-free. I will definitely be using them again!”
“Always friendly service and delicious, creamy chocolate treats! A definite must go when you are in the area! The chocolate covered strawberries are always fresh and perfectly sweet!”
“The cutest candy store in NYC. I came in for the first time and they were extremely welcoming and knowledgeable. It’s so cool to try candies from different countries in the world. Try it out if you’re in the area”
“The chocolate is beautiful and delicious. Wonderful experience from beginning to end! Barbara took good care of what I needed - was there for some gifts for volunteers - she wrapped them beautifully and packed them nicely for me to carry out. Thank you, Barbara!”
“I had my daughter's Bridal Shower at Matisse Chocolatier in Englewood this past weekend and it was a huge success! The owner Lucille, and manager Nija, couldn't have been any nicer, more hospitable, or more helpful throughout the party. It's a GREAT venue for a bridal shower. The bride as well as all the guests absolutely loved the idea of being there for a bridal shower, as it was so different from a typical shower venue. Everyone had so much fun making chocolate, interacting with one another, and of course the chocolate was delicious! I would DEFINITELY recommend Matisse Chocolatiers for your next party, and/or social event.”
“Mike’s is the perfect mattress store for someone who wants a quality-mattress at a fair price from a kind and knowledgable business-owner. I was able to pick out a quality mattress in 20 minutes today without anything but comfortable conversation and assistance (no awkward questions or up-selling like many places). Mike’s is a small place which makes the most of its square footage by filling it with as many options it can fit. Mike was able suggest a mattress based on our stated preferences, take it down to let us lay on it/try it out, and get it out to my SUV with ease. He offered to deliver it if needed, but that was unnecessary because he was able to position it for me with notable experience. If you want to buy a competitively-priced mattress that you can actually see and touch without a big production/hassle, I highly recommend Mike and Mike’s Mattresses.”
“Lisa goes above and beyond for her customers. She’s always so friendly and pleasant. Always takes the time to help her customers. I highly recommend her store for all your chocolate supplies. She’s simply the best!”
“Biggie's is great! The owners are super lovely and run it themselves. Their dog, Biggie, is super cute. Often there's people playing chess outside- it's pretty rad.
Inside is a vintage lovers paradise, or more specifically, a vintage smokers dream. They specialize in refurbishing old lighters, ash trays, and smoking sets. Trust me, they're awesome. If you're not a smoker, they have old magazines, game sets, and old-style soda. If you'd like to become a smoker but are scared, they have candy cigarettes. Sick!
Anyway, I like to pop by whenever I'm in the neighborhood. You should pop in, too.”
“Ray is an East Village celebrity. Originally from Iran, Ray jumped overboard a Navy ship to swim away to a new life in the United States. He started the shop in the 70s and has been around ever since. Even when Ray recently sustained an assault, he went right back to work. This institution offers various soft serve, fries, fried Oreos, hotdogs, chili dogs, egg creams, onion rings. Any number of fried foods one might eat after a drunken soirée. Someone commented on his Instagram page, “no one has seen me drunker than this man.” Most things are 7-10 dollars, though there are a few things that are more expensive, like 16 dollars or so. Pretty sure Ray is cash only. Ray still works the spot. He’s about to turn 91. If you want to see him, get on with it. New York changes all the time. One day you might show up, and Ray will be gone. Don’t miss your chance to experience this icon.”
“I love this place!!! It is so welcoming with a warm family feeling. I drive 19 miles to visit. Super friendly staff and very patient. Always a hit when I bring a nice tray to work to share (maybe ?). I recommend everyone to stop by.”
“BEST POPCORN AROUND! The owners are the sweetest humans on this planet. They did my wedding favors and they came out perfect! I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND this place to anyone. Definitely check it out.”
10AM - 2PM 2:30 - 8PM
595 River Road Ste. 852, Edgewater
Candy Stores
“Apparently we can’t mention names, but the one girl that literally looks like Lisa from Blackpink was amazing and we will literally never buy Royce from anyone else thank you!”
“My “Achilles” heel is chocolate … then Lindt goes over and above. Someone sent me to buy them ONE Easter rabbit chocolate and I ended up with a whole bunch of my own order-thanks to the cheerfully helpful staff I found.”
“Thank you Clara(Hope I spelled it right) She was so welcoming and lovely. I was visiting wanted to buy something local to take back to India and all the way to Australia. She patiently packed the chocolates and had a delightful conversation.
I took my colleagues back next day after we had lunch. They loved the chocolates too.
Thank you for being Warm and Kind.. I hope to buy more in future too. ..
FYI - The Chocolates did make to Australia and The Border Security did ask me to open it- 😀”
10AM - 7PM
32 West 40th Street, New York
Candy Stores
“The female sales associate was extremely professional, knowledgeable and a real pleasure to speak with. Truly someone who understands the customer, knows how to guide them and most importantly, entices them to buy without feeling pushy. I could’ve stayed another hour in the store talking about chocolate and life! Truly an asset for Royce!”
“This store has been going to for years, and I have never seen a fly roaches or any kind of insect. This sells great empanadas, alcapurias y rellenos de papa. Their prices are fair.”
“The staff here is really friendly, polite and helpful. I went there as I needed a personalized piñata. The piñata they made was beautiful my kid loved it. I would highly recommend it and will definitely be going back.”
“Staff is very sweet, I was able to try two sample items of my choice. They just opened this spot a month ago. I just happened to pass by this spot today after dinner and wanted a sweet treat. I love my gummy candies and their variety is similar to BonBon which is my go to!”
10AM - 11:59PM
1220 Lexington Avenue, New York
Candy Stores
“Just came from there. The lovely girl ( speaks Swedish but grew up in US) that works there was very down to earth and nice! And she found what I was looking for in the back :)”
“Like a kid in the candy store! This was my first experience at a Swedish Candy Store and it truly impressed me. From the bucked of SANITIZED scoops, clear organization and lovely samples, this is a place I will come and revisit!”
“Laderach is located on the first floor at American Dream mall. We approached the Laderach store towards the end of our trip.
My husband was craving chocolate, especially for peanut butter. The chocolate options in the store holds a variety for any Chocolate fans out there.
If you are ready to try a small sample, view their selection carefully . Parking is available within the mall space, all forms of payments are accepted.”