Economy Candy
Economy Candy
4.5
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
About
Economy Candy is New York City's oldest retail candy shop. Having opened in 1937 it is now run by it's third generation husband and wife team.
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Address
Neighbourhood: Downtown Manhattan (Downtown)
How to get there
  • Delancey St • 3 min walk
  • Essex St • 3 min walk
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  • Jack
    Old Bethpage, New York3,377 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great vintage candy
    Economy candy is a great, vintage candy store in the Lower East aside of Manhattan. You can find every candy imaginable there, new or old. I highly recommend giving Economy candy a visit.
    Visited December 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written 1 January 2024
  • Kelli
    Keller, Texas1,386 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Candy store of my dreams!
    This store has it all - vintage candy, specialty candy flavors from popular brands, bulk candy, imported candies & chips, and more! If you like candy - this is the place, and the prices aren’t bad either. I picked up a nice little haul of goodies but I’ll definitely be back on my next visit.
    Visited January 2024
    Travelled with friends
    Written 18 January 2024
  • AdventureTraveler60
    81 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Life may be sweeter for this...
    I've been to Economy Candy a number of times and if you're visiting NYC, make sure not to miss it. It's like stepping back into your childhood as you walk through that candy land. I had pre-ordered some candy which I was picking up today and decided to grab a few more items. As I turned around, I noticed that the line had grown incredibly long. Yamilex, who had just given me my order, noticed my dismay (I was on my way to tutoring and in a bit of a rush) and was able to ring me up on a portable device. Now that is what I call exemplary customer service! Thank you Yamilex - much appreciated! You rock! I highly recommend Economy Candy! I'll definitely be back!
    Visited April 2024
    Travelled solo
    Written 16 April 2024
  • HanKelly
    Bowling Green, Kentucky4,524 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    90s heaven
    A lot more than just candy this is a throwback into my childhood. Wax packs from the 80s and 90s, prank fit type items, candies you haven't seen in ages. This is a major throwback and is a really fun place to visit.
    Visited June 2024
    Travelled with family
    Written 27 July 2024
  • Eddie S
    Bronx, New York1,357 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Something Old, Something New
    We heard about this place and stopped in while in the neighborhood. It was cool to see a mix of old and new items in the store. Some of the stuff brought back memories. There is something for everyone. Definitely worth a trip to explore what they have to offer.
    Visited August 2024
    Travelled with family
    Written 16 August 2024
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AdventureTraveler60
81 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2024 • Solo
I've been to Economy Candy a number of times and if you're visiting NYC, make sure not to miss it. It's like stepping back into your childhood as you walk through that candy land. I had pre-ordered some candy which I was picking up today and decided to grab a few more items. As I turned around, I noticed that the line had grown incredibly long. Yamilex, who had just given me my order, noticed my dismay (I was on my way to tutoring and in a bit of a rush) and was able to ring me up on a portable device. Now that is what I call exemplary customer service! Thank you Yamilex - much appreciated! You rock! I highly recommend Economy Candy! I'll definitely be back!
Written 16 April 2024
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hrobinson1114
Nashville, TN5,779 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2023 • Solo
Fun candy store, though not exactly what I thought it would be. It’s in the name, so I should have known better.

I thought this would be more about exotic/unique/unusual candy or candy from other countries. And there were a few things, such as lays potato chips from Asian countries. And there are some novelty treats, like gum packets with fun sayings on them, or the baseball card gum from my youth in the 80s.

But a lot of this is run of the mill stuff, but conveniently packaged in on place. Jelly belly, lollipops, various types of fairly mainstream chocolate. A lot of hard candy and suckers considered “grandma candy.” Things like mints, butterscotch.

But it isn’t about fancy or exotic. If you’re looking for a large, affordable selection to please the masses, this is your place.

Next I’ll check out one of the cities specialty exotic candy shops.
Written 2 October 2023
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Geoffrey B
Canterbury, UK97 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2022 • Couples
A family run business in NYC, FANTASTIC! This Candy Store is fully loaded with Candy from everywhere. Be prepared to spend alot of money, not because of the prices but the massive wide selection of candy. Selection of merchandise available too. This Candy Store is full of history
Written 23 October 2022
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Godowdo
Madison, NJ25 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020 • Couples
If you find yourself in lower Manhattan around East Village, any sweet tooth should visit Economy Candy on Rivington Street. They have an amazing array of reasonably priced sweets. We happened upon this place while walking to our car and had to take a look inside. I'm glad we did.
Written 12 January 2020
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Jack
Old Bethpage, NY3,377 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2023 • Family
Economy candy is a great, vintage candy store in the Lower East aside of Manhattan. You can find every candy imaginable there, new or old. I highly recommend giving Economy candy a visit.
Written 1 January 2024
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Eddie S
Bronx, NY1,357 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2024 • Family
We heard about this place and stopped in while in the neighborhood. It was cool to see a mix of old and new items in the store. Some of the stuff brought back memories. There is something for everyone. Definitely worth a trip to explore what they have to offer.
Written 16 August 2024
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

Kelli
Keller, TX1,386 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2024 • Friends
This store has it all - vintage candy, specialty candy flavors from popular brands, bulk candy, imported candies & chips, and more! If you like candy - this is the place, and the prices aren’t bad either. I picked up a nice little haul of goodies but I’ll definitely be back on my next visit.
Written 18 January 2024
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George
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2020
If you're a fan of old fashioned candy, an endless amount of options, including chocolate from Europe at great prices, please visit. You can place an order online, and pick it up. The customer service is also very responsive.
Written 1 December 2020
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HanKelly
Bowling Green, KY4,524 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2022
Sweet, tasty, nostalgic visit to every candy you can think of. Overwhelming amount of sugary goodness to study and find your favorites. Our favorite thing to discover was the 90s themed packs of cards in the middle of the store. There were vintage baseball cards as well as comics, shows and more. The front of the store had bags and scales to weigh pieces by the pound and different sections around the store like gummy, chocolate, etc. Was fun to look around and find a few to take home. The kids loved it.
Written 2 July 2022
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HanKelly
Bowling Green, KY4,524 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2024 • Family
A lot more than just candy this is a throwback into my childhood. Wax packs from the 80s and 90s, prank fit type items, candies you haven't seen in ages. This is a major throwback and is a really fun place to visit.
Written 27 July 2024
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