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(52 reviews)

5.7 mi

If you're a candy and sweets person then Bonbon should be on your list. This is a smaller location…read morecompared to other shop in Brooklyn I have been to. They have all types of gummy style candies with a large varieties sold by the pound. From chocolates, to sweet & sours, candy bars, assorted flavored soft and hard candies. Scoop as much as you want into a bag but be aware that it can get pricey. Everything looks delish and the store is very clean. The staff here is nice and helpful Quality stuff and much better than that which you find in drug stores and supermarkets.

I have been wanting to go to one of the Bonbon stores in person. I really wanted to experience…read morechoosing my own candies and getting the vibe of the store. Life has been a little crazy lately. So, I gave in and placed a delivery order from the Upper Eastside store. I chose the Autumn mix because well, it is fall! The packaging was very cute and was a nice presentation. I also thought the thank you note added a lovely touch. Now, let's get down to the candy! One candy that I see in video reviews (not sure other their name, but they look like skulls) where not in my order. That was a bit of a disappointment. I figure once I go in person, I will try them. I had a really nice mix of both sour and sweet candies. I really enjoyed them. I received some of those soft candies and they were good but, not amazing. I am not a fan of black licorice. There were several types in my bag. That was the major negative about not being able to choose the candy myself. The quantity of candy was larger than I expected.. A yummy experience. I look forward to going to the store and choosing an experiencing with the entire selection.

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The Sweet Shop NYC

I was hesitant at first because, honestly, I thought this was just a candy store. I'm so glad I…read moredecided to give it a try! They have a great selection of both candy and ice cream, with lots of fun ways to customize your treat. When you walk up to the door, you'll be greeted by a friendly gentleman who takes your order (I forgot his name). If you stop by, be sure to compliment his bowling shirt. he's had it for over 16 years and takes incredible pride in keeping it looking great. It was such a fun conversation and really showed his personality. He was incredibly friendly, welcoming, and genuinely enjoys interacting with people. You can tell he takes pride not only in his shop but also in providing outstanding customer service. Great treats, great atmosphere, and even better service. I'll definitely be back!

My daughter and her friend walked there for dessert and found the service (the son of the owner…read morehelped them) to be very friendly and they absolutely loved what they ordered (brownie, cookie and an ice cream sundae). Happy to have discovered this neighborhood spot!

Baklava & a Cup of Coffee and canoli

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La Maison Du Chocolat - Madison Ave

La Maison du Chocolat on Madison Avenue is not only a chocolatier but has a cozy cafe in the back…read more Here I asked for a coffee, a madeleine, hazelnut macaron and a canele. Then I relaxed as I had seen almost six perfume stores and needed to rest. As only two tables had guests, the cafe was quiet. I met Brigitte who gave me the treats. We spoke French as I like to practice and spoke about the cafe and chocolate. Terrence made me the coffee and later I met Mike in the front. There is also a restroom here. I plan to visit again soon as I occasionally came here some years ago. It also helps that I have a loyalty card in the system! Merci Brigitte pour tout.

Pricey but worth it as a special treat! They have a delicious semisweet vanilla hot chocolate that…read moreis so thick and authentically French (but a small cup will run you $10). Be sure to sign up for their awards program to receive a small treat (I received two small chocolates). Employees are so attentive, helpful, and kind. Would recommend!

Chocolate sorbet and passion fruit/mango (forgot what the hubs ordered lol)

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Madison Fare

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6.0 mi

delicious treat on a warm day! i got the plain yogurt with raspberry and chocolate sauce. the…read moreperfect mix of tart and slightly sweet because of the chocolate. i will come back again and again! $10 all in for a nice amount of yogurt and sauces. fyi, it's a tiny spot and they only let a few people in at once. staff was lovely.

Don't come here if you line sweet froyo, it's all tart here!…read morethis place also doubles as a candy shop similar to little sweet treat, which is a nice surprise. Pretty tiny shop so a line usually forms pretty quickly toward the end of the day. I got the honey on top, and my friend got the mango syrup. We weren't blown away. Huge serving but high price point at $10 each.

Pistachio knafeh frozen yogurt (~$15)

Pistachio Knafe - tart frozen yogurt topped with pistachio crunch, pistachio butter, and chopped pistachios

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Nuts Factory

(21 reviews)

5.3 mi

Let's go nuts! This…read morelocation has a ton of variety. if you love to snack on nuts, dried fruits, and candies, chocolates, even Halvah, then this is shop worth visiting. It's clean and well maintained, the merchandise is fresh, and its a also an option for gift giving. Be aware that your purchase is weighed at the end and depending on how crazy you get filling your bag it can get pricey.

I spent a fortune in the place and I asked him to use the bathroom and they told me that they…read moredidn't have one. I was also priced at the highest amount item, even though I had a variety of items in the bag as opposed to separating them and charging me the right price I was charged $26 for Swedish fish. Which didn't make sense because I didn't have that many of them. It was mostly walnuts. So it is well clean place. But no matter how much you spend you will not be able to use the bathroom. The staff was exceptional, though they were very kind and helped me and every way possible.

05/06/23

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it'sugar

4.4

(22 reviews)

3.8 mi

Amazing spot. 1) If…read moreyou come here, I highly recommend getting Boyer Candies. Boyer Candies are hard to find outside of Pennsylvania. My favorite is the Clark Cups. 2) The location & store is amazing. Must visit if you are around the area.

I visited It's Sugar Times Square while on vacation in hopes of finding a child hood candy that…read moreresembled lip sticks. Unfortunately; I didn't find the candy, but the store is nice. They have a large variety of sweet treats. Unika B. & Co.

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Venchi

(59 reviews)

5.5 mi

I LOVE THE GELATO AT VENCHI. I have visited at least 3 or more of their locations in Manhattan and…read morethe consistency and quality is excellent. I know I can count on a delicious, satisfying GELATO OR SORBET. And NICE SERVICE, TOO!! I definitely recommend that you stop in, if you are lucky enough to be at a VENCHI GELATO LOCATION. Enjoy!!

After lunch the next best thing is dessert, this place is well known and I finally have a chance to…read morecome by and try some of their gelato. I like the concept of getting a chance to sample a few flavors before picking the ones I want. In the end I went with pistachio, it was rich and full of pistachio flavor unlike most places. There was a decently sized line and there aren't any dine in seats that I could see, but a nice grab and go spot for the summer.

VENCH-at Lexington Avenue in the East 70's.

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IT'SUGAR

(I visited late evening, Thursday, August 28, 2025). This was a very brief visit, after dinner out,…read moreand based on the very nice service this evening, I want to return very soon, so that I can really enjoy looking around the store. There is a lot to see, and I did not have the time due to my own schedule. The man who helped us was so very nice and kind. I believe he said he is usually at their Brooklyn shop, but he was helping out in this west side of Manhattan shop. He explained about the MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION colorful, rainbow, STAR-SHAPED LOLLIPOPS near the cashier pay area. Please SEE MY PHOTOS. IT'S SUGAR has raised more than $1 MILLION DOLLARS for the Make-A-Wish Foundation, thanks to the people who bought the special lollipops; AND their goal is to raise $2 Million dollars for The Make-a-Wish Foundation. So, if you are near the store, please stop in. Buy a MAKE-A-WISH lollipop. Look around. Enjoy the candy sights you see, and make a purchase. They have Totsie Roll Pops, too!! And so much more, I have to visit again...soon! :) FOR VISITORS TO NYC--you will be near this store if you are in the Columbus Circle area, and the Lincoln Center area. And, it's a nice walk from the theatre district and the Fifth Avenue area, too. NYC is a great WALKING CITY, so, if you are heading out for the day, wear comfortable walking/running shoes, so that you can walk over and visit this shop. And, Thank You to the man from Brooklyn working at the store. Your great customer service made the visit a pleasure!

Just left there where I was accused of stealing drug paraphernalia. Some dumb novelty mug pipe…read morecombo thing. I don't smoke or use cannabis so it's literally of no use to me. It's a heat wave and my daughter is at her college orientation. While we wait for her we've been finding creative ways to stay cool. Before heading into the shops at Columbus we headed into its sugar because we're with my 10m old and he likes looking at the lights and bright colors. I picked up a mug called "wake and bake" and asked my husband does it work and how. I then put it down. When exiting an employee in a purple shirt was kind of blocking the door. I thought that was odd but people are weird. She even almost bumped into someone trying to walk in. She then accuses me of stealing the mug. I was confused and said I put it down and continued on my way, but I'm annoyed that a company that I frequented often with my older kids would accuse me of stealing. If you were watching so closely you should have done a better job and watched me place it back down. How outrageously inappropriate it was to try and smile and play with my 10 month old while you were moments away from accusing his mother. As much as my older kids like It's Sugar I'm going to be thinking twice before purchasing anything there ever again. Maybe it's for the best and I should be supporting local businesses. I'm honestly stuck on the fact that they thought a mother pushing her infant child was attempting to steal something so wildly inappropriate.

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219 E 85th Candy Store

(1 review)

5.8 mi

219 East 85th Street Candy Store was a great find today. I saw the sign that said you can purchase…read morebus tickets to go to Atlantic City. I thought it was interesting that this place offered something I rarely see. The young man was very welcoming. He said the place has been here since 2005. He said the owners are elderly and not into the latest business trends like Yelp and Google. He put the business into social media including Yelp. He said he has been really cleaning up since he became the manager three months ago. He added that the carpet is going to be replaced and shelves put up on the walls to better organize the merchandise. He was proud of his addition of the pastries and fresh coffee. He made sure I took note of the tea they also serve. The back counter has his register and lotto tickets. He came out to talk to me and when another customer arrived he returned to the rear. It's a very small space that's uncomfortable with more than one customer at a time. I really had a good experience and I can't wait return for coffee and my next lottery ticket. I'm looking forward to seeing the improvements they plan to continue at this small business. The new manager is doing a great job.

From the owner: Established in 2005read more

He added snacks. 09/10/22

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09/10/22 New Manager said he is going to fix this place up.

Venchi

3.8

(66 reviews)

5.1 mi

Service flavors awesome bring everybody try everything so delicious I keep coming thomas j caciread more

Peanut butter, mango, white chocolate and dark chocolate pistachio and a Venchino....so good!…read moreGelato with upscale elegance

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Caffe Paradiso

4.4

(219 reviews)

1.4 mi

Got the brown butter latte (surprise) and was better than I had initially thought. Has a slight…read moreaftertaste, but it's also brown butter, so I'm not surprised. Not sure if it was worth the wait though. Service was good, noticed that many others had an unpleasant experience, but the lady who took my order was kind and did not scam me! Overall it's not really worth the hype to watch a man pour coffee from a machine. Yes, it's a place to buy a nice cup of coffee, but only if there's little to no line.

Trust me... Caffe Paradiso is viral for a reason, and the hype is VERY real! Their Salty Brown…read moreButter & Oat Latte is easily one of the best lattes I've ever had. It was 100% worth standing in line in the humid weather, and I'd do it all over again! The drink was perfectly salty, incredibly creamy, and I could actually taste those delicious brown butter notes. Of course, it's not the strongest coffee-wise, which is something I usually prefer in my everyday coffee, but as a treat it's absolutely perfect!

It was busy, so after paying, you get a cute ticket--hand it to the barista for the viral latte!

Salted brown butter oat latte on tap

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Salted Brown Butter & Oat Latte

Ess-a-Bagel

Great selection of different bagels and cream cheeses so everyone can get what they'd like. They…read moreare popular and unfortunately small, so the line gets tightly packed and seating is not plentiful. I ended up quickly ordering, grabbing seats, then having to circle back to get food and pay. On busier mornings, expect to take to go. I got the "signature favorite" because you can't go wrong with a name like that - bagel of your choice (everything is the way to go) and lox with lettuce, tomato, onion, and capers. It was very thick with its innards with a soft bagel around it. Lox was plentiful and slightly salty. She got a pumpernickel bagel with walnut raisin cream cheese which I thought was a wild combination, but it really worked without being too sweet. So, something for everyone. Good bagels, quick service, and a nice variety of options.

We enjoyed: Vegan…read morePumpernickle Rye Bagel with scallion tofu spread, capers, tomato, and cucumber Vegan Everything Bagel with scallion tofu spread, capers, red onion, tomato, and cucumber Vegan Salt Bagel with veggie tofu spread, capers, red onion, tomato, and cucumber The best I've ever had anywhere. Last time we were here we took a suitcase full back with us to Wyoming. We come here every time we can when visiting NYC.

Plain Bagel w Chocolate Chip Cream Cheese

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Signature favorite (lox, tomato, capers and lettuce) with less cream cheese) on pumpernickel

Hamburger America

I was visiting New York and had Hamburger America recommended to me, and I definitely had to check…read moreit out. I'd heard a lot about the place and the guy behind it, so expectations were pretty high--and it didn't disappoint. As soon as you walk in, it has this really cool old-school burger-joint vibe. Everything was clean, simple, and nostalgic in the best way. The service was also really good--everyone was friendly, welcoming, and made the whole experience that much better. And of course, I had to get a Yoo-hoo. There's just something about drinking a Yoo-hoo with a classic burger that takes you right back to being a kid. The burger itself was really good--simple, flavorful, and exactly what you want from an old-school burger spot. Nothing overly complicated or trying too hard, just a really solid burger, great service, and a fun atmosphere. Definitely glad I stopped by while I was in New York, and I'd absolutely recommend checking it out!

A Michelin-Star-Level Egg Salad Sandwich…read more This update focuses on the egg salad sandwich, which stole the show on my most recent visit. I ordered the egg salad sandwich on toasted whole-wheat bread, and it was outstanding. The flavor and texture were, in my opinion, Michelin-star level. Visually, it was almost a work of art: the egg salad had a beautiful, vibrant yellow color, thanks to the addition of yellow mustard and the use of high-quality eggs. What makes the sandwich particularly impressive is how simple the recipe is. The egg salad is based on George Motz's mother's classic recipe, made with just hard-boiled eggs, yellow mustard, and quality mayonnaise. Sometimes, keeping things simple is the secret to making something exceptional. I chose the express line and headed to the first-come, first-served seating area in the back. I quickly found a window seat, which gave me a great view of the constant SoHo hustle and bustle--the perfect setting for enjoying lunch. There are also several options for customizing your experience. You can order the egg salad on white or wheat bread, toasted or untoasted. And if you can't decide between egg salad and tuna salad, there's the off-menu "Jonathan," which combines half egg salad and half tuna salad in the same sandwich. Another option is the Salad Plate, which comes with a scoop of both egg salad and tuna salad served with Ritz crackers. As always, the restaurant was spotless, and the service was efficient, friendly, and consistently excellent. For me, though, the star of this visit was unquestionably the egg salad sandwich--simple ingredients, beautifully executed, and absolutely delicious.

Lunch Counter and kitchen

Double George Motz's Fried Onion Burger.

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Fried Onion Double Cheeseburger

Crispy Heaven Bakery

High quality French bakery/brunch spot!! They won nyc's best baguette in 2024. Only downside is…read morethat their sandwiches are kinda pricey I def need to come back to try their pancakes and Turkish eggs. - Grass fed short rib 1/2 baguette sandwich: 11/10, the baguette was crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside, and the meat was so tender and flavorful w/ the caramelized onions. The soup was insanely flavorful too and not too salty (which I was scared about) - 16 m. aged serrano ham 1/2 baguette sandwich w/ Gouda cheese: 7/10, not as good as the short rib baguette sandwich, but still yummy

Really good bread here! Scrambled eggs were nice and fluffy. My only criticism is the short amount…read moreof time we had at our table. We had made a reservation for 9.30 am and they asked us to leave at 10.05 am because they had another reservation waiting. Kind of weird to only give 30mins to sit down, look at the menu, order and eat your food. I had just finished my last bite and the plates were taken away and we were given the cheque. The waitress was friendly, just wish we weren't rushed out.

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Beet salad

Parla

10/10 Mafaldine Alla Vodka - This pasta is insanely delicious and so creamy. My mouth is watering…read morejust thinking about it. I absolutely love the pasta it comes with too. The shape is unique, which makes it even better. My only complaint is... why doesn't it come with any protein? Cost - $22.87

{Overall: 4; Food: 4} Ambiance: 4; Service: 4…read more Parla is a great Italian restaurant on the Upper West Side very close to the American Museum of Natural History. The menu is focused on Italian American comfort food, with an emphasis on pizza and pasta. *Mafaldine Alla Vodka: Really good. The pasta was cooked perfectly, with plenty of rich vodka sauce. The chili flakes added a nice little kick. *Angry Roni: A really satisfying pizza with lots of melty cheese and toppings. Service was very friendly and attentive throughout the meal. The ambiance is also nice. There is bar seating, communal tables, and a windowed area at the front of the restaurant that feels like a sunroom.

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Pura Vida Miami

(215 reviews)

2.9 mi

Seems like Pura Vida has popped up in a lot of neighborhoods. We stopped by the Flatiron location…read morefor a weekend brunch. This location has several tables outside. The menu is large so there is something for everyone. Various eggs, smoothies, pancakes, salads, sandwiches, bowls and wraps to choose from. We ordered the falafel crunch wrap and chicken pesto sandwich. The wrap was stuffed with fresh veggies. The chicken sandwich was cooked well and quite filling. Both were very tasty and made with fresh ingredients. Great option for a healthy and quick meal!

stopped by on a weekday morning for a quick bakery treat. i decided to try the chocolate croissant…read more& there was only one left in the case. the croissant had a wonderful flaky, crispy texture that paired really well with the warm dark chocolate inside. compared to other chocolate croissants i've had, this one probably had a little less chocolate filling, but the taste was still great. the contrast between the flaky layers and the soft, warm center was superb. the staff was kind, and it took about 10 minutes to get my croissant warmed up. i would say it may take a little more time than expected to get your food, especially if you're in a rush like i was. otherwise, the space is really nice. they don't have many prepared grab-and-go items, but they do have a good selection of baked goods and the option to sit down and eat. i also noticed later that they had some lunch meals available to go, which is something i'd definitely look into trying next time.

Handcrafted coffee with latte art and a hazelnut crunch acai bowl, served in a warm and welcoming all day café atmosphere.

Fresh and healthy table spread featuring vibrant salads, nutritious bowls and wraps, all-day breakfast favorites, superfood s...

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The Perfect Egg Sandwich with pasture-raised eggs, avocado, tomato, arugula and mozzarella - the ultimate healthy breakfast on-the-go

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