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 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.”
“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.”
“Today, I embarked on a quest to find supplies to rectify the color issue on custom cookies I had ordered. The color didn’t turn out as I had envisioned, so I was determined to find everything I needed, including extras I might not have realized I needed, just to attempt a fix. All this effort was driven by the desire to make the cookies look exactly as I had imagined for my bridesmaids’ proposal boxes. Honestly, I had no idea what I was doing to try and fix the color. I even started crying at the store because I felt overwhelmed. The store owner helped me calm down and guided me through the necessary supplies and showed me how to fix the color. In the end, she reassured me that whoever I choose to be part of my bridal party will love the cookies regardless of the color. ??
There are still good people in the world, and I truly appreciate everything she did for me today. I will be coming back for supplies but not to fix my cookies.
Thank you,
From a stressed-out bride.”
“Heard about LST from my sister and it definitely lives up to the hype. I’m stocking up to bring some home to my partner in California and everything from the taste to the set up is well done. Allison helped me today and she was kind, sweet, and helpful with all my questions. My favorite strawberry marshmallow is a fan favorite so they were out today but Allison informed me I could order on the website as well. Thank you!”
“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.”
“Wonderful place to buy all kinds of special coffee. The service was amazing. He was very knowledgeable and patiently helped us decide which coffee to buy. We're definitely coming back for more.”
“The owner is so sweet and has plenty of stock. She also is very knowledgeable about the products. She also stocks odd candy you can't get elsewhere. Went there looking for molds for daughter's sorority acceptance and she had them. Her store is very clean.”
“All I can say is WOW! Absolutely phenomenal this store is beautiful & inviting on all levels.
The sales associate (TARA) she was incredible & her expertise & her welcoming nature. It was my very first time visiting the store on Saturday March 15th in the evening around 6ish. The crowd was busy but (TARA) made everyone feel so welcome even when she was busy she kept her composure & with a great beautiful smile on her face she took care of everyone there. I can talk on & on about this fantastic place & the customer service is top tier.
I will absolutely return back!!
Thank you Tara for making my experience Wonderful!!”
“This place has three levels of candy. Literally every candy you can possibly want is here located at IT’S SUGAR. There is so much to choose from and great variety. I think I was more excited than the kids.”
“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.”
“Quite possibly the best Milkshake I’ve ever had! Dylan’s Cookie Butter Milkshake is Amazing! One thousand times better than the milky Van Leeuwen shake. Try one you’ll love it. They also have a plethora of candy too!”
“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.”
“This is a gem in RP, and the lovely lady behind the counter is simply wonderful. If you like comedy, a snarky birthday card, and candles that express what you're going through that week - this is the place.”
10AM - 9PM
651 Kapkowski Rd, Elizabeth
Candy Stores
“Such a great variety of candy! My husband enjoyed sour peach rings and the classic gummy bears, while I got a taste of my childhood via candy cola gummies! And of course we had to get some dark chocolate covered nuts and pretzels!”
11AM - 7PM
60 W 8th St, New York
Candy Stores
“I purchased a 1lb box of assorted chocolates. I bought it as a hostess gift for Thanksgiving. Our host had lived on the west coast for years and was ecstatic. Apparently, she did not know there is a store in Manhattan. She will be visiting!”
“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.”
“This place is awesome so many options it’s just a place you have to go and see and enjoy yourself. It’s a small family owned & operated business that has been making delicious treats since 1912. The prices are also great for the handcrafted quality and flavor”
“Loved this 5 and below, the workers were super kind and i knew if i needed help with anything they were ready to assist. I also received compliments from the workers which brightened my day! Also the store is nicely organized compared to other 5 and belows and there is loads of self checkout machines with workers available to help you. My only critique is the location of the store but there’s not much you can do about a not so perfect area.”
“Awesome shop for Chocolates and assorted Candies. The real treat is the custom made displays like Chocolate Cornucopia with Assorted Cookies, the Chocolate Santa Sleigh with Assorted Cookies, or the Chocolate Snowman with Assorted Cookies.”
10AM - 8PM
125 18th St, Jersey City
Candy Stores
“The manager is amazing, I may be misspelling it and I apologize but her name is Kemei, she was the sweetest and efficient, the store was also in pristine condition and fully stocked and I’ve seen some crazy five below’s this was by far the best !!”
11AM - 9PM
700 Plaza Dr, Secaucus
Candy Stores
“I love this place everything you need the service makes you feel like family they always treat me and my daughter amazing fyi they have the candy you can’t find in cvs best place”
“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.”
“This place has NOT closed and is open for business. Moreover, the owner is one of the nicest and most polite persons I have encountered lately. He is quite helpful and more than willing to special order anything he doesn't have in stock. It is truly a pleasure spending my money at this establishment where my business is genuinely appreciated! (I am not from San Fransico, CA as stated in my profile). NJ here.”
Open 24 hours
732 Ave E, Bayonne
Candy Stores
“Super convenient! It’s right next to the train station at 45th street and open 24 hours
They have everything there you’ll need for a convenience store. super friendly and prices are doable!”
“I would definitely say this store had many cute trinket like items. There were a variety of things to select from and it was a really cute shop to walk around and browse.”
6:30AM - 10PM
128 Montgomery St Apartment 1, Bloomfield
Candy Stores
“The first thing that they said as we walked in was “vegan or not vegan?” so I knew we were off to a good start. Separate vegan menu is huge! So many choices that it took forever to decide because I’m not used to so many options. Great selection, many creative options. Eggplant rollatini was excellent, and the vegan meatballs had a perfect texture. I don’t live in the area but will be stopping by every time I’m nearby! Updated from previous review on 2025-12-28”
“Perfectly Creamy, perfectly flavored chocolate is not just coating the Cashews, the chocolate blankets them. Thick and soft. The cashew is at perfect firmness, not too hard.
They are a little bit more expensive but not so much that Ill gladly pay a bit more for the quality and taste.
The worst thing about them is I cant quit eating them once I start so I buy 2 bags at a time. Found during an episode of munchies while standing in the checkout line at T.J. Maxx.”