Economy Candy - NYC's Premier Candy Store Offering a Wide Selection of Sweets and Treats

Throw back to the throwback. Every candy they you had growing up and then some v so much stuff herei couldn't honestly choose was literally at a loss for words because they had so much candy. As an adult I don't eat candy but just being here till me back to my childhood

“This place is dangerous!” is what a lady coming out of the store with a bag full of candy told us on our way in. And she was totally right. I had a visitor from Japan who loves Haribo and was looking for the Ginger Lemon flavor, which apparently is only produced in Germany. So we searched online and came across Economy Candy. Considering it’s been around since 1937, I don’t know how I’d never been here before. It is such a fun store! It’s not large, but has floor-to-ceiling shelves and you are surrounded by chocolates and candy. It’s a child’s dream (and possibly for adults, too). I can’t wait to go back again!

This place is pretty sweet. Great selection of popular and non-traditional candy. It gets super busy and difficult to move around so be patient. The staff are super knowledgeable and the prices are pretty reasonable. The bulk options are great. Check it out!

What a fun place to visit, so much candy and many other surprises like PEZ and vintage trading card packs! Highly recommend you visit. The oldest candy store in the city and the best!

Visited this candy store on our trip to New York City as it had been mentioned in a TikTok that it was the oldest candy store in the city. It was a small building with so much packed inside. We spent a good amount of time here checking out all the nostalgic candies as well as the imported candies. The back wall is a failure on jelly belly bag. I was personally intrigued with all of the imported snacks there were so many from France. They had their own shelf on the wall Europe it appeared was in the center on the cabinet, and then there were some Asian Oreos and pocky in the same area. If anyone in your life likes candy it’s definitely worth checking this out.

THERE ARE BUGS IN THE CANDY!! We bought candy from the pick n mix candy bins and when we got home, discovered silk worms in the candy. Do not buy the pick n mix! Edit: They responded quickly and informed me that they were inspecting their bins and removing all the affected candy, so I'm revising my review as I am satisfied with their response to the problem.

Check the expiry date before you buy anything. I bought a gum that's expired! I guess it's hard to keep check on all the products they have? Anyway, the vibe there was great. Never seen so many candies in my life. The staff said better go on weekdays to avoid the crowd.

Cute little historical candy store. Felt very special and nostalgic being there. Great options. But do wish they had more halal/vegan/pescatarian options . They also had ranges from other countries too which was a nice surprise.