Located on Park Slope’s Seventh Avenue, Fferins of Brooklyn packs a wide variety of goodies into a relatively small storefront. Its eclectic and far-reaching offerings include nostalgia candy (Pop Rocks, candy necklaces, Astropops, etc.) British imports (Aero Bar, Cadbury Flake, Wispa Gold) and artisanal treats for sophisticated palettes. Plus: Harry Potter candy, uncommon beverages (Bob Ross Energy Drink anyone?) and bulk candy for pick and mix.

Arguably the definitive NYC candy shop, the Lower East Side’s Economy Candy is an institution established in 1937. This “Nosher’s Paradise of the Lower East Side” stocks over 2,000 kinds of candy and other goodies that you’ll find packed floor-to-ceiling. Whether you’re looking for the newest treat on the candy scene, nostalgic candy brands from decades past or an incredible selection of vintage trading cards from shows and movies like Alf, E.T. and Mork & Mindy, you can find it here.

You’ll find Dylan’s Candy Bar locations all over the country now, but the company, debuted in NYC in 2001. Located in Hudson Yards, all the candy bases are covered here: bulk, chocolate, lollipops, gummies, sours, nostalgia, etc., but Dylan’s is also a good spot to hit for candy gifts such as chic treat-filled “tackle boxes”, over-the-top candy towers, candy “cakes”, and even a chocolate “bash cake” filled with confections. They can also whip up a DIY Candy Buffet bar for your next party.l

Here to satisfy all of your Swede candy needs and more, gummy creations such as Swedish Fish are of course on the menu. You'll also find Swedish lollipops, gum, beverages, and even Swedish delicacies. Bon Bon’s mixes are fun and festive, with curated collections of sweet, sour, jelly/marshmallow, and even gluten-free and vegan. Good news if you’re the type to crave Swedish sweets after bedtime: Bon Bon is open til midnight!

Forest Hills’ Aigner Chocolates is widely recognized as producing some of the finest chocolate in the city. Founded in 1930, the shop creates its Austrian chocolate using time-tested recipes and vintage machines. Valentine’s Day is a big deal here, of course, and Aigner’s offers a wide range of chocolate treats and pops in shapes and flavors of all kinds. (Poop emoji pops are a hot item.) The shop also makes chocolates for Chinese celebrations such as Lunar New Year.

The Staten Island extension to the now-closed “Coney Island’s Oldest Candy Shop,”—it was founded in 1930—Philip's has a quiet mom and pop atmosphere, an old timey charm and lovingly crafted chocolates and candies. Signature treats include fresh fruit hand-dipped in melted chocolate, chocolate-covered marzipan and graham crackers and flavored popcorn. Closed Mondays.