When you're out leaf peeping, and you're towing your husband along, you run into some incredible finds... a Buffalo Bills Garden Sign, Incredible balsamic vinegar's and then you end at the candy cottage!. I'm a white chocolate girl. He's a dark chocolate man, but the pecan caramel fudge and both white and dark nailed it for us. In addition we bought some cappuccino truffles for another night with a great bottle of red wine. Service was amazing. They gave us samples, we were lucky to be on a Wednesday during the fall season when it wasn't so busy, but it felt like somebody's mother's kitchen while we were there! Small place, very welcoming, and it seemed like many people were congregating near the kettle corn which we did not sample or buy. Fun day, welcoming town and now enjoying our fudge! read more

Candy Cottage - Pecan caramel fudge chocolate and vanilla. Cappuccino truffles. - Desserts Near Me - Old Forge, New York

One worker, yelling and so rude to us, outweighed the other polite worker who cashed us out. So sad, this place has declined in the past few years that we are not returning there as part of our annual family trip. read more

The Candy Cottage is like taking a step back into my childhood. They have novelty candies that I haven't seen since I was little. What makes a stop into this quaint little store necessary is their homemade fudge. I lived in Michigan for some time and the U.P. Traverse City has some amazing fudge. THIS is even better! Smooth and creamy with an incredible variety of flavors, there is something for everyone. They also make caramel in-store. Top hats are their design of a marshmallow enrobed with fresh caramel, drizzled with white chocolate. So good! Oh, and ask for a sample for their caramel corn... I bet you'll buy a whole box for the drive home! The best part for me was the service. Everyone was smiling and friendl,y even though the line went out the door and down the sidewalk. Even the owner, Larry and his sweet, kind mom were smiling and took time out to talk with customers. This place is amazing and a true asset to the Old Forge business district. Love you guys and cant wait to get back up and see what you have created! read more

This staple of the Old Forge tourism landscape is a long-established and iconic treat stop for anyone wandering the shops of this perfect little Adirondack town. You can smell the wonderful promise of sugary delight before you see it. And I highly recommend the reader to follow their nose and sample the vast variety of homemade candy, fudge, popcorn, and other delights whenever they can. As the modern-day Willy Wonka behind this candy shop will delight you with each treat you try. Bring the family, bring your sweet tooth and discover a new love of candy. read more

i had the cocoa crispy and some of the chocolates, highly recommend the raspberry truffles read more

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Awesome selection of candy, fudge, popcorn, you name it!! Stopped by to stock up for a car trip going back home from the Adirondacks. Great selection, reasonable prices, and the people working there were really kind. I'd go back in a heartbeat. The fudge tastes homemade. read more

Candy Cottage is a hidden gem in Old Forge, NY. We absolutely love their fudge, so much that Larry was kind enough to ship 5 lbs of fudge to Florida. My husband will die on the hill that Candy Cottage has the best fudge he's ever tasted. He's yet to find another place that has topped their creamy delicious homemade recipe. It arrived within 3 days of placing my order, packaged with a sweet handwritten letter thanking us for our business plus a surprise sample package of some additional flavors to taste test. This Mom & Pop team are the sweetest duo that has earned a repeat customer for life! read more

I want candy. Willy Wonka ain't got nothing on this place. Fudge and all sorts of candies. I always get their fresh fried mini donuts(so good). The fudge assortment is extensive. My fave is Orange cream. (Who my try to kid I love them all) the ones with nuts or the plain JUST TO MUCH TO CHOOSE.. Great tasting sweets and made in Old Forge NY. They also sell candy cigarettes and that's an old time candy. They do sell other things as well. They don't just sell candy you can get a stuffed animal while your there. Really it is also a souvenir shop. But popcorn and candy is why I keep going back. Small store with a small town charm. I visit Old Forge 4 to 5 times a year and we stop every time we are in Old Forge read more

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Cute little place but I feel the need to say (as a business owner myself) that you're only hurting yourself by limiting your hours. Water safari is open until 6:30, yet you close your doors at 6pm. Too many businesses in this area limit their hours and I don't think they realize this grossly effects revenue. You should be open until minimum 8pm. Many people would stop by upon leaving the park but cannot, as we have driven right on by many times with the intention of stopping in and purchasing some items. read more

I have been coming here since I was 2, and I will never stop doing so. The sweetest people you will meet, which goes perfectly with the sweets they serve. A small business, but with a cute exterior and even better interior. A must visit for those who tour Old Forge! read more

What I expected was a touristy candy shop with isles of overpriced candy to browse through and ultimately settle on some fudge and whatever the local specialty is. What we experienced was sort of meh and not what we expected. The fudge was decent, but I got the sense that it wasn't made on site. The interior was outdated and the staff seemed uninterested in being there. read more

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Very beautiful scenery, I feel like I'm going into an old timey candy shop with all the cute decor. The colors are pretty, bright, and they have many kinds of candy. The service was great as well. read more

This is somewhat of a tourist trap. The store is full of ADK souvenirs (t-shirts, mugs, stickers, keychains, etc). The freshly made donuts are good but when are warm donuts ever not?. The chocolates were probably good when they were fresh but the ones I got were stale (not acceptable at the price they charge). The fudge is better than the chocolate but still a little pricey. They claim to make everything from scratch. They do have a wide variety of sweets but I cannot imagine that they have the volume to turn over inventory fast enough to keep things tasting their best. I recommend sticking to their donuts (and anything else they make in small batches when you request it). read more

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Every kids dream shop! And satisfying for all who are young at heart... like me! All the treats you can imagine and more. Many from eras gone by, too. A fun walk down memory lane of tasty treats from years past. read more

I have to say the Candy Cottage is a wonderful place to get a variety of items. When we went we got the dark chocolate orange creams and salted dark chocolate caramels. They were outstanding! When we got home we called the shop and spoke to Larry to see if they ship those chocolates. He said yes and was very accommodating! We ordered and it was shipped to our house in 3 days. Thank you Larry! I will forever be a customer! read more

Best caramel apples on earth hands down they always were fast service very old fashioned which I love and really want to try more of there stuff! Only problem is that the staff look miserable read more

3.5 stars... This is a candy store along the main strip of shops in main street Old Forge. They have top notch treats like a dozen plus types of homemade fudge, caramel apples, marshmallows, and popcorn just to name a few. On the plus side you won't find a better tasting or higher quality treat then what they have here but on the down side is that most of everything here is somewhat pricey. You can request a taste of any of their delicious fudges but unfortunately the minimum is a 1/4 pound which you can't split between flavors so you really have to commit to a flavor or get a good amount of fudge. Although they do have jelly bellies they really don't have a huge selection of classic candies, their selections are more about selective gourmet chocolates and homemade items. The store does have a bit of an identity crisis though by also allocating a section of the shop to selling a few cheap souvenirs that you can get at any one of the two dozen other souvenir shops in the surrounding area. I think that the candy cottage should take 100% of their efforts (and real estate) to making the best and most welcoming candy store imaginable and not spread themselves too thin by being some sort of a one stop Adirondacks shop (Its not that big of a deal though) Their identity crisis, cash only policies, and higher than ideal prices take away one star but you can't make any complaints about any dessert they sell, they really do have great quality in everything they make. Update: The owner of the Candy Cottage has contacted me and wished for me to relay that they do now take credit cards and that they have been selling a small selection of souvenirs for about 14 years (years longer than many of the bigger souvenir power houses in the area) read more

This place is cuter on the outside than the inside. Once you get inside it's a lot of blue fluorescent lighting and wrapped candies. They do have fudge made on site, but you can get a much better chocolate selection at Souvenir Village. Overall I would say pass it unless you are enjoying walking around or have a thing for Fudge. Fun Fact: a couple of years ago a bear tried to break into the side of the shop. The bear tore away some siding, but they fixed it quickly. read more

Every touristy town needs a Candy Shop, and this one fills the void for Old Forge. The Candy Cottage offers many different types of Chocolates as well as Fudge. They have a really great selection of lollypops as well as candy bars for the go. One cool thing about the candy cottage is they make their own homemade mini doughnuts which gives off an amazing smell all throughout the store. This is a must stop if your in Old Forge with kids... or if you just plain love chocolates! Try the Sea Salted Caramels they are delicious! read more

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Gotta say Candy cottage is one of the best candy shops ever every time i go to Old forge i go here. I love the fudge and the mini donuts are fantastic. If you every go to old forge and crave candy stop here. read more

This candy and popcorn store is fantastic! The candy is absolutely delicious, and the choices excellent! Fudge is made there (sinfully yummy) and there are dozens of really fine chocolates, which one can mix and match. The proprietors are simply delightful people, and go the "extra mile" to please their customers. The whole family will love a visit herr, but be prepared to go back often! read more

Cool little candy shop! The Caramel popcorn and mini donuts were the best! The owner came out and chatted up my son and gave him a small bag of jelly beans! Really thoughtful! Will definitely be back in when I visit Old Forge again! read more

Old Forge has a top grade candy shop, second to none in the area! Candy Cottage has been in operation for many years, and the selection of treats is bountiful. I counted 22 varieties of fresh, homemade fudge the other day! Although chocolate is my favorite, the maple, penuche, & amaretto fudges are insanely delicious, too! Other area shops may have fudge, but certainly not the quality of Larry's, the friendly owner. I can't stay away! They have a delicious selection of chocolates, including bear claws and truffles. Other treats include malted milk balls, jelly bellies, licorice, fruit slices, & sugar free chocolates. The prices are comparable to other quality shops. Candy Cottage also has mini donuts, popcorn, nuts, & souvenirs. You can even order over the winter, when you're not in the area. Definitely worth stopping for anyone who likes sweet treats! read more

I can't complain when the ladies behind the counter entertained the fat kid cravings and even assisted with samples: pumpkin pie fudge. Enough said. :) read more

Fresh popcorn - caramel, cheese and butter, all good but the cheese us my favorite. Also, if you are a fan of gummy fruit slices, so worth it! read more

Ohh My! Wonderful homemade chocolates. My husband loves the chocolate covered waffles... you must try them! Every candy we bought was DELICIOUS! Prices were reasonable for such chocolate perfection! read more

The best part about this shop is their mini donuts. Something different and delicious. However, apparently they only operate the machine from 10-4. I was advised as such from the gentleman in the shop that I am assuming was the owner. After expressing I was bummed in a facetious manner as I was on vacation as I'm sure many people are, he proceeded to talk under his breath and storm off into the back. Which I found not only unprofessional but rude. I have visited the shop quite a few times as I have family that resides in the area of Old Forge, however I don't believe I will be stopping in again. I was rather disturbed by the reaction I received and aside from the donuts, the shop does not have any thing spectacular to offer. read more

I love this place. Best chocolate covered pretzels in the entire world. The caramel corn is wonderful. And the fudge is beyond decadent and it really is home made. They manage to find the friendliest people in the area to work here. Maybe all the sugar gets everyone in a such good mood. This is a fun place to pick up some extra calories. Anyone visiting Old Forge will find something to love here. I can't say enough good things about this place and I don't normally eat a lot of sweets. read more