I'm from Indiana and this is a must stop every time I visit my son and daughter in law. I love the nostalgic feeling I get while walking around the store picking up handfuls of the huge variety of candy. There's nothing here that I need, but everything I want. The checker is probably the best checker-outer of candy east of the Mississippi. West of the Mississippi is probably Redmon's in Missouri. read more

We went here in search of the candy of my youth. This place is a treasure trove of candy and sweets. Bounty bars, Turkish taffy, British candies, zagnut, twinkies candy, Moon Pies, Valomilk and more. Gummies too! I will be coming back here for sure to get more goodies. Well worth a visit. read more

Cute candy store where they have old time candy as well as new candy. Most candy is prepackaged in little bags and can be a bit pricey, but you need to treat yourself once in a while. Service was prompt and attentive. read more

It's cute. Service was good! Employee was sweet. I expected more for some reason. Overpriced as far as I'm concerned. Candy by the pound especially. I expected that though. The black licorice I bought was very good! read more

Candy at a reasonable price. I would have wanted to see more options from my childhood. The store runs under a couple that were pleasant but not super friendly. The store is located in the cutest Village. read more

Black River Candy Shoppe - Candy Stores Near Me - Chester, New Jersey

Best place ever there's nothing like it everywhere I go in my travels. I try to find that perfect candy store. I always wind up right back at Chester New Jersey. read more

This place is a must if you're in the area. They've got old school candy I've not seen since before the Great War. Tons of cool things from around the world, too. read more

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This shoppe has a lot of old skool candy from generations back. It was fun walking through and spotting the candies I loved as a kid. We picked up a basket and filled it with stocking stuffers for the kids, and picked up some of my favorites too. Check it out for gifts or to treat yourself. The store is charming and service was friendly. read more

Black River Candy Shoppe - a variety of candy and candy bars - Candy Stores Near Me - Chester, New Jersey

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I wouldn't exactly call the workers here "friendly"... but they have candy from all around the world, and some super rare "old school" candy. They have a wonderful variety! Most things are in pre-weighed and pre-priced baggies making it easy to shop. I would definitely be back and would recommend! read more

How did I not know that this was here sooner? The store was packed when we walked in so we just knew that we found something good here. The adults had bigger smiles on their faces than the children in here, myself included. We found Black River Candy Shoppe after lunch on the first October weekend and I was in sweet sugary heaven when I walked in. The displays are so inviting to just pick up everything and throw it into your shopping basket. The pre-weighed and pre-priced baggies made it especially easy to shop. They offer every nostalgic favorite mixed with all of the creative seasonal - chocolate foiled wrapped jack o lanterns, sour gummy pumpkin, cherry gummy eyeballs.. I bought it all. The most fun part was bringing my little paper bag full of candy home and dumping it on the counter to share with my family. Everyone's eyes lit up when they saw the festive variety. I can't wait to go back and re-stock on goodies! read more

Black River Candy Shoppe - Candy everywhere! - Candy Stores Near Me - Chester, New Jersey

Cutest candy store ever. Seems to be run by a local couple who are very nice. Great selection of new, old and home made candies!! Great place to get some snacks and a little nostalgic read more

this place is every kids dream! to start off, this candy shop is located in this cute little town center village surrounded so many other cute shops. this place has a lot of unique candy that you don't see in stores. definitely worth looking around. theres a little something for everyone! read more

Black River Candy Shoppe - a variety of goods - Candy Stores Near Me - Chester, New Jersey

An absolute treasure to this wonderful town. Fell in love with both the town and the shop. For those of us who are over 45 years of age, we remember some of those old time candies such as the "cigarette" box that really had candy in it. Pez dispensers that are vintage. Mary Janes, these clear blue wrapped hard crystal candies that only our grandparents liked, chocolate dinosaurs within an egg, the list could go on and on. Prices are a tad higher but I believe it's all due to nostalgia. Bringing back the memories of yester years when things just seemed simpler. As you peruse around the shop reminiscing, be sure to get a basket by the front and put some of those beloved candies in for you to take home and share with your kids. Show them that once upon a time you were a kid too and this is the cool candy you grew up on. read more

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Every type of candy and sweet treat your little heart could desire resides within the four walls of this candy shop. Right off Main Street in Chester, Black River Candy Shoppe is a kid and adults dream. Grab a basket when you walk in and follow the arrows on the floor. You won't be disappointed read more

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When they say "like a kid in a candy shop," now I know what they mean! What a fun place. So many candies from my youth, as well as a great assortment of chocolates, gummies and other goodies. They even had Chick-O-Sticks! The owners were lovely and very helpful. read more

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Amazing place to visit for fun or if you have a sweet tooth. Candy from all around the world in a very cool location. A definite stop if you're in the area! read more

Adorable. I plan on bringing my niece here when I feel my Favorite Aunt status starting to slip. (Oh, so aunt M has a pool, well, here's $10 and the greatest candy store you've ever seen...) read more

This place brings me back to my childhood, well what I can remember of it. They have candy you can pay for by pound and they have candy in little bags to buy. This store has lots of types of candy that you can't get in the food store ! I believe this candy is great for Christmas and special occasions or any occasion! They have lots of my favorites! Cow tales, Mr. Goodbar, peanut chews and so much more ! I'm sure they have your favorite also. They have lots of parking in front of the store . Watch out becasue you can spend a lot of $$ in this store because it's all so tempting ! This is the perfect store for Chester!! read more

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The BEST retro and hard-to-find candy shop in NJ. The store itself is very retro like an old general store. Friendly owner. It's fun just to see it, but you can't resist buying while you're there! read more

If you are a candy lover like me than this is your spot!! They have all the old goodies from when we were kids. Barrels and Barrels of sweet goodness. I saw taffy, root beer barrels, candy smokes, jellies, necco candy, lollipops and much much more. They have a Groupon special often, $6 for $12 worth of treats which is a great deal. read more

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I'm such a fan of businesses with charm and Black River Candy Shoppe has it in abundance. Reminiscent of an old country store, they're overflowing with both new and classic candy, some of which I hadn't seen in years. They also have a large selection of wrapped bulk taffy, licorice and chocolates. This is a fun and visually striking store that really takes time to fully browse. Walking around I found myself smiling and remember many of the things I hadn't seen since my childhood. Worth mentioning is that they also have a selection of every single flavor of Bomino Turkish Taffy, my personal favorite candy. If you're in Chester, have a sweet tooth or need a perfect gift for someone who does, you would be remiss not to pay them a visit. Great place that's sure to bring back lots of memories for those of us old enough to have them. And if you're young, what an amazing place to discover. Remember to check in with your Yelp app to receive a generous discount. Enjoy! I know I do. read more

Loooooove this place! It's a blast from the past inside. There is so much nostalgic candy in addition to tons of delicious options. It's such a great place to visit for stocking stuffers, Easter baskets, or even just for fun! read more

I started going to the Candy shop in High school and frequent there ever so often while in Chester. I've gotten skybars there as well as all other sorts of candy. They have a large selection of loose candy as well. If you have as sweet tooth this is a must stop place for you. read more

My friend and I had a nice little grown-up tea lunch at Sally Lunns and happened to notice this candy shop on our way out. After circling through some other shops, we walked in, and I instantly transported back 20 years. The candy sticks! From PA Dutch Country! 25 cents each! After walking through the store, being very good, I finally caved, walked back to the candy sticks, and purchased four. Subsequently stopped by a local farm with a petting zoo, and ate my candy stick in the company of a donkey, horse, and many a goat. Don't be too jealous. read more

This store is delightful! We walked in after closing hours and they let us peruse and buy wax fangs and take pictures of their amazing Pez collection. Could be the best candy store in NJ. Great vibe, great owner, good times. read more

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Anyone who knows me is aware that I don't do sweets. There are very few exceptions to this - cake from Old Man Rafferty's, Girl Scout Cookies (I'm lookin' at you, Thin Mints!), and British Cadbury. Having spent my early childhood living abroad, real milk Cadbury bars and Mars bars were the only chocolates I ate. I never developed a taste for American chocolates like Hershey's or Nestle, and the American versions of the brands I knew and loved tasted nothing like what I grew up with. I knew of a few places where I could get real, genuine imported Cadbury bars, but they sold out quickly and replenishment stock was oftentimes delayed in coming in. I had all but given up on being able to enjoy pieces of my childhood until I came upon Black River Candy Shoppe. The store itself is pretty good sized for a candy store. As soon as you walk in, you see boxes and barrels and cases of colorful sweets - from modern candies to our grandparents' childhood favorites, this place pretty much has anything you could think of. The Man is pretty sweet on their maple candies and caramels, so we always grab some of those when we stop by. They have nearly a thousand different candies, so we sometimes pick up something we've never tried before to see if we like it. By the time we make our way back to the front of the store, it's not surprising for us to bring home $50+ worth of candies and chocolates. There's is something for pretty much everybody, and they will even take orders by phone or email and ship them to you. Their store is clean and cozy, and their website is well maintained with updates on what candies are back in stock. If you love sweets or are looking for hard-to-find candies, this is the place for you. There's ample parking and lots of other shops to visit while you're in the area so the trip out will be even more worthwhile! read more

Love the selection and layout of the store. Huge variety of all kinds of confections. Owner is a bit crusty. Lady at the front counter is not sweet, not nice and I can't figure out why they would have someone work in a candy store who is so nasty. It's supposed to be a fun place that brings people joy. Good products, bad vibe. read more

This place has more candy than I would ever know what to do with. It's incredible what you walk into when you first set foot in this store. They have all this new candy and old school candy, things you thought you may never see again. For me, it brings back a lot of childhood memories of my favorite candies and my young daughter loves going here and selecting a huge variety of candies. They have everything from Pop Rocks to rock candy; cigarette candy sticks to Nerds; every type of gummy you can imagine - sweet, sour, worms, cherries, bears - you name it. Candy you haven't seen in a million years is likely to be found here, transporting you back to your childhood. There's tons of chocolate too - white, dark, milk - anything your heart desires. Nearly all of the candy is situated in barrels, which you gives you a fun option for just grabbing a handful and moving on to the next. The staff is friendly and it's a large enough store where you can linger and make your selections. It's a bit pricey, but definitely worth it for those sweet, special treats! read more

Black River Candy Shoppe - Candy Stores Near Me - Chester, New Jersey

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I'm pretty sure this is what heaven looks like. My boyfriend is originally from near Chester, and one day when we were visiting his parents- his dad, my boyfriend and I came here. (His dad always gets jellybeans as stocking stuffers here) They have probably every kind of candy you could possibly imagine here. They even have imported candies from other countries (along with my beloved Bounty Bars which are like Mounds but 1000x better) While we were picking up a few things here and there, another couple bought 70 dollars worth of bulk candies, and had a basket filled to the brim. read more

Stop selling candy cigarettes Even the tobacco companies know that it's wrong. They don't even put their brand names on them anymore. They're still selling them. What a shame read more

My local source for U.K. chocolates! Compared to American chocolates, they have a stronger and cleaner chocolate. But check the expiration dates (Day-Month-Year), U.K. chocolates have less fillers, so they have a shorter shelf life. This place has a huge selection of candy and most likely has your favorites. The staff is friendly, so stop by and check them out. read more

Black River Candy Shoppe - Tasty selection of U.K. chocolates! - Candy Stores Near Me - Chester, New Jersey

Awesome candy store. Lots of treats for kids and adults alike. If you want to get lost in candy store then this is he place to do it. read more

OUTSTANDING! My wife and were visiting from California a few months ago and stopped in. I don't remember the store being here when I lived in Morris County nine years ago, so it was pretty new to me! Here in Chico, there is a similar store, as well as a few in Sacramento that I have been to. I have to say, Black River blows away the other candy stores I have been to! They have a GREAT selection of old time and imported candies. I grabbed a few bags of Bassett's Jelly Babies when we visited and as I was running out, I ordered some from an on-line retailer that took the order and then proceeded to let me know they were on back order. I remembered Black River had some and contacted Steve, the owner. He stil had some in stock and was VERY professional! Got my order processed and they arrived today! I will make sure I visit on my next trip to Jersey! Thanks! read more

A Haiku for Black River Candy Shoppe: Nostalgic candy I haven't seen that in years Can I have some more? read more

Hidden gem behind shops of Main Street Chester. Love the smell of this place. No your stuff you find in large bags in Grocery stores or Pharmacies. Old time Candies and some new ones. Stuff you ate as a kid. Hard to find stuff. Great selection of chocolates too. Also good selection of Sugar-Free candies and chocolates. Great prices too. read more

It's a sign of how blessed and lucky I am that this store - with a wide array of candy from the US and England, including many nostalgic items that are hard to find - disappointed us. It is aggressively priced, shall we say, and other mega-candy stores we have visited do this niche better. Cracker Barrel, for example, does many of the nostalgic items at far better prices. Dylan's in Manhattan, of course, is just so much bigger. And Wegman's does many of the European candies, again, more cheaply. Even the hilariously named Fruit Bowl in Cumberland MD does this segment better. That said, if you are in that area with kids, it is a fun stop. Just be prepared for sticker-shock. (And, of course, there are internet sites that sell almost all of this stuff now - but it is definitely more fun to buy and eat from an actual store.) The women who checked us out were very nice. read more

A MUST stop if you are visiting Chester. Rows and rows of barrels of candy. Almost everything you could think of. Little bags of chocolates and gummies so you can get samples of all your favorites. Grab a basket on your way in and circle around the bins once grabbing your all time favorites. read more

Be a kid in a candy shop again. Penny candy (by the pound), all your favorites, plus hard to find brands. It should always be a main stop if you are browsing the shops of chester read more

Unlike a lot of candy stores, I think they really get it right. A lot of small local candy stores tend to showcase their candies in beautiful glass jars, but make purchasing very difficult. But not this place. When you walk in, simply grab a basket and help yourself to anything you see from their rows and rows of selections. See something you like better? Swap out your choice, no problem. read more

A great find. Steve, the owner, is always helpful and pleasant. My our kids repeatedly beg to be taken here for treats - it's their #1 choice. Great atmosphere and terrific selection. read more