Ballyhoo

On our trip back to NY from visiting my daughter in camp yesterday, my younger daughter spotted…read morethis "sweet" little candy shop so we decided to stop in. Opened in December of last year, the beautiful displays of gift baskets, assorted candy and cookies are a such a welcoming and pretty sight as you enter the store. The candy and cookies are not homemade, but you will recognize several of the brand names that they do carry, such as: Jelly Bean, Mrs. Prindables, Corso's Cookies, The Popcorn Factory, Lindt, Ferrero, Godiva, Ghiradelli, Hammond's Candies and several other favorites. There are pre-made baskets filled with goodies to celebrate Birthdays, a New Baby, Religious occasions, Get Well Soon, etc., but they can also custom make any other basket that you ask for. The section my daughter immediately ran to was where an entire wall was filled to the brim with many different types of chocolates and jelly beans you could possibly imagine. There are bags to the side that you fill with these delights which sell for $8.95 a pound. My daughter chose the malted milk balls and minature peanut butter cups. We took 1/2 pound of each. The chocolate is so fresh and delicious, I am very surprised there was any left by the time we got home. This is a great store to visit - definitely stop in if you're in the area and satisfy that sweet tooth! I shall be returning!!

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Callie's Candy Kitchen

4.3(92 reviews)

29.3 mi

HUGE selection of candy. If you can imagine it covered in chocolate then they probably have it. A…read morebit on the expensive side but you'll know it's worth the extra money when you taste it. Nice big place with some interesting antiques on the wall. Staff was patient and not pushy.

My co-worker is from this town and she told me that this place is a must…read more I made the trip even when it was 20 minutes away from my original direction. They make all the chocolates in house and they also have some vintage chocolate moulding. The lady was pleasant to interact and very good customer service skills. The store it is a regular chocolate store with plenty of lights and parking is located in the side. They have a port o potty for a bathroom.

Interior

The sign

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Chocolate gifts

Dunmore Candy Kitchen

4.8(9 reviews)

10.8 mi

I been a consumer of DCK for 40 years. First my grandmother was the buyer and I was a little kid in…read morethe 1980s that found this chocolate in my Easter Basket in far away Philadelphia! Believe it or not my favorite was a solid chocolate gun, not as acceptable today! Nostalgic for sure, but this is a real chocolatier. Get pop rocks for fun, the chocolate because it's awesome.

Love the chocolate covered marshmallows but everything here is yum and the staff is very friendlyread more

Penny Lane Candies & Candles

4.3(7 reviews)

33.5 mi

If the owners hate children, they shouldn't own a candy store. Today I witnessed the owner…read morereprimand a 3-year-old for crying and then asked the family to leave the store. Completely uncalled for. Our family has been coming to Beach Lake twice a year for a decade and brings the kids to Penny Lane each visit. NO MORE.

Fresh candy and chocolate.... Had a little section for hot sauces and candles in the back. Too…read moremuch stuff going on but if your looking for candy, chocolate and gummies this is a good choice.

More lollipops

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Country Kettle

4.1(51 reviews)

39.8 mi

It doesn't look big outside but once you are in, it is actually a huge store offering almost all…read morethe Knick - knacks I am looking for in a country store. The best of course that everybody loves and enjoys are their candies. Glad that they are open until 6 pm on a winter Saturday business so I was not surprised seeing a large number of consumers inside. A good spot to swing by if in a neighborhood.,

Cute little place to stop and look at. We bought a few things. Lots of candy, although most were…read moregummy type, which we like. Staff were friendly, the cashier asked about my dog since I had a bag that had his picture on it. Bought some cute things for my daughter since we don't always find things with the way we spell her name, which is not unique at all. Would go back next time we are in the area

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Grandpa Joe's Candy Shop - Stroudsburg

4.7(21 reviews)

39.4 mi

Wow! This is a big candy shop. I thought it was a local specialty but there are other shops around…read morethe country. What a selection of products from beverages, candies and novelties! There were even international candies! It is located on Main Street so there is street parking available. We treated ourselves to dessert so they serve Hershey's Ice Cream which was yum! They are known for their $5 candy buffet. Service was friendly. This store is every kids dream! Worth a stop if you're in town.

Awesome candy store that has absolutely everything you are looking for. It's located in a former…read morebank and is huge. They offer tons of different sodas of every flavor you could imagine. They have the classic stuff like root beer and birch beer and then offer cotton candy and pickle soda. The train going around overhead took me back to my childhood. The $5 candy box has always been a favorite of mine since I first visited the strip district location years ago. The staff was turning the store over from Halloween to Christmas when we visited but were still friendly and welcoming.

Ice sculpture

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What's left of my $5 box. The teardrop shaped coated candies are the Cry Babies Tears

Rainbow's End

4.3(20 reviews)

32.3 mi

A friend sent me a variety knowing I favor high end sweets. I am very pleased, these compare with…read moreEclat, Compartes, Norman Love and DeBrands. The peanut butter fudge might be the best I have ever had, I immediately incorporated it in a cookie recipe. High end!

We recently were in Jim Thorpe and came accross this very quaint candy/ gift shop…read more The old fashioned shop carries all kinds of sweets, from old fashioned flavored sucker sticks, fudge, gum, nuts, ice cream, and so much more. There are a large variety also of gifts, particulerly of dogs. (magnets, t- shirts, mugs, etc). The woman proprietier was very nice and we got some fudge and some ice slushes since it was a hot day outside.

Nice decor

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Incredible Popcorn

4.4(18 reviews)

40.1 mi

Bring your kids here and get them a super shake. It's very good. The people are nice, the place is…read morenice. The candy is great.

A little pricey for the amount of popcorn. Do not get the white cheddar. All I could taste was…read moresalt! The other popcorn was good but $7 for a bucket.

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Incredible Popcorn M&M Pretzel

Jon L. Stopay Candies

5.0(2 reviews)

4.6 mi

Great peanut butter chiffon chocolates..l really enjoyed them.. Their shop is on River Rd. in…read morePlains..

A coworker raved about their peanut butter chiffons and how they were the only things she wanted…read morefor Christmas. Yup. Delicious. The other chocolates were good too. Staff was very friendly.

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Brian C.

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14 years ago

Take a trip back in time as soon as you step inside the doors to Ballyhoo. This fantastic little nook in West Pittston has all the charm of an old soda fountain, with a large, glass penny candy display; great atmosphere; wonderful owners; and some of the best ice cream you'll find in the area. The sundaes are generous and well-priced, and the decorations and furniture (not to mention the big cow in the window) make for a fun dessert destination. Be sure to check them out! read more

Kevin H.

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8 years ago

Love the old fashioned ice cream parlor. My grandson loves the big cow in the window! Great selection of "penny candy" from your own childhood. I hear they do birthday parties as well. You can smell them making cones and it is amazing read more

Amanda K.

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8

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9 years ago

Clean friendly environment. Interesting selection of penny candy. Homemade ice cream in a cool little shop. Kids love the big cow in the window. The tables and chairs are also very quaint. read more

Eric B.

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11 years ago

Great service, great people, at great prices; can't expect more than that.

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