New Jersey candy stores run the gamut between traditional shops and century-old chocolatiers. New Jersey candy stores have been recognized nationally for their excellence. Stop by the following shops for your next special occasion or when you’re feeling sweet.
Black River Candy Shoppe, Chester, NJ
The Black River Candy Shoppe was selected by Food Network Magazine as one of the top 50 candy stores in the United States, and No. 1 in New Jersey. Their inventory is humongous, and includes jelly belly products, candy bars, kids and novelty candy, licorice, new and hard-to-find candy, nostalgic, nut candies, and sugar free candies. In other words, if it’s sweet and delicious, Black River is sure to have it.
Jagielky’s Homemade Chocolates, Margate and Ventnor, NJ
For over 50 years, Jagielky’s homemade candy has made life in Ventnor and Margate even sweeter. Candy is sold by the pound. The menu includes Ventnor Fluff, Coconut fluff, Krispy Fluff, Rocky Road, Pretzel Bark, Hap Farley Sponges, peanut Butter Sticks, Brazil Bark, Cashew Bark, Crispiest, and more. Seasonal items include chocolate-dipped fresh strawberries, chocolate-covered New Jersey blueberries, and vanilla and chocolate fudge.
Aunt Charlotte’s Candies, Merchantville, NJ
Aunt Charlotte’s Candies have sold handmade candies since 1920—almost a century. Specialty chocolates include Easter eggs and rabbit pops. Candy selections include meltaways, chocolates, chocolate nuts, bark, crunch, fruit and nuts, and soft centers. Purchase an assortment of candies in fun shapes, like drama masks, chocolate cameras, and chocolate calculators.
Candylicious, Randolph, NJ
Candylicious is the candy shop of any kid’s dreams. They have an incredible assortment of candy that stretches from wall to wall, including old time favorites, chocolates, Birnn truffles, caramel apples, cake pops, cotton candy, brownie pops, apples, Swedish fish, chocolate chip cookie dough truffles, and seasonal items. That’s just the start. Check out their website for mouth-watering pictures.
Laurie’s Homemade Candy, Wayne, NJ
Laurie’s Homemade Candy has been in business for over 40 years. According to her website, Laurie “has made a name for herself with her seasonal Happy Apples and famous chocolate-covered strawberries, among countless other original chocolate creations.” Seasonal creations, including Halloween Happy Apples, make Laurie’s a must-visit year after year.
Giambri’s Quality Sweets, Clementon, NJ
Giambri’s Quality Sweets in Clementon has been in business for over 80 years and is now in its fourth generation of family ownership. All candy is handmade in small batches to ensure quality. In addition to their normal confectionary, Giambri’s offers custom candy. They can do custom chocolate molds, chocolate-covered pretzels, waffles, graham boxes, candy canes, and more. Giambri’s is high-class awesome in a sweet, sweet package.
