I don't think I can explain to you how happy I am that I stumbled upon this place on my drive home from Collingswood. It is the cutest little chocolate shop on the side of the road. I've been a lifelong jersey resident and I cannot believe I didn't know about this place. But of course once I mentioned it to my parents they were like "oh yeah, we know Damask ! They're delicious!" If I remember correctly, the nice girl at the counter was telling me they've actually been there since 1950. It's completely family owned, homemade candies. And let me tell you this chocolate is absolutely delicious! And so nice of them to offer samples at the counter. I've never had a sea salt caramel that tasted so good. And the chocolate covered pretzels are to die for. My mom absolutely loves the buttercream, and my dad is a toffee fan. But you cannot go wrong with their signature "Candy" which is actually oyster crackers dipped in chocolate. You absolutely have to try this place if you pass it. They are only open from October to Easter so get there while you can! I wish I remembered to take pictures, but we ate the candy too fast lol. Next time! read more

This is the only place to go for candy! It is the best chocolate ever! Service is amazing! Best holiday gifts!!!

Great service, variety, and taste. All reasonably priced. Convenient location. So much better than the Kandy kitchen at the Delaware beaches read more

I visited Damask Candies once again this year for Christmas gifts of mostly Dark chocolate covered oyster crackers. The service from the young ladies who where there today was excellent. The even offered to call me when a specific item came in, as they had just sold out. I didn't see the owner today but he is very much present. Their chocolates are always delicious & you can tell they are made by hand using the freshest ingredients. Support this small business, you won't be disappointed. read more

The shop is very spartan but they have excellent candy and lots of unique offerings. If you want something specific, make sure to call ahead and confirm availability or give them time to make sure it is ready. The store is closed for much of the summer so don't wait until after Easter to need the awesome candy they have! read more

Ask for dark chocolate sponge and milk chocolate straws. Excellent-- the best !! Also get chocolate covered crackers and peanut brittle. Terrific read more

Damask Candies temporarily shutters as of April 16. They're only open select times of the year for the holidays. Easter is, I assume, one of their most popular times. Their chocolates have been part of a sweet tradition in my family for as long as I can remember. Growing up, my cousins and I would hide our hollow chocolate bunnies -- etched with our names -- in my grandmother's house, and then "hunt" for them. As the youngest of the bunch, I usually struggled the most and needed "hot" or "cold" clues to find my rabbit. Don't even get me started on Easter egg hunts. #stillbitter I've only stepped foot in Damask itself a handful of times. Usually, it's an "elusive" part of my life, despite often driving by the storefront on 322. Alas, I'm older now and most of my cousins no longer want bunnies. But, as the youngest, I still revel in this part of my youth and appreciate the rich, top-tier chocolate every Easter Sunday. As such, this year -- for the first time ever -- I picked out my own bunny. This actually appalled the sales clerk. Her children (one older than me, one my age, one younger) still love getting their bunnies each year. [Let's be friends? Adopted fam?] She suggested I break the routine of buying the classic bunny and led me to a chocolate bunny crafted to be a COWBOY with a purple bow tie. I can hardly stand the cuteness. I also bought a bag of jelly beans (they were delicious), but passed on getting a chocolate egg. I think Damask is a gem in the chocolate world, and I hope they continue to exist for another 111 years. read more

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My absolute favorite place for chocolate covered peanut butter candies! If you travel from Chester County PA to the Jersey shore, do yourself a favor and take the Commodore Barry Bridge so that you will drive right past Damask Candies on your way to 55South. Now, I'm not doing myself any favors by telling you to do this because if you are smart enough to listen to me, traffic will be terrible. But you know what? Damask Candies are so good that it will be worth it. Easter is my favorite time to stop there because the Easter candies are so cute! And the peanut butter eggs are to die for! But, even if it's not Easter they still have amazing candies (including peanut butter). read more

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Dark chocolate covered pretzels, peanut cream filled clusters, and chocolate covered oyster crackers are amazing!!!! I love this old fashioned chocolate shop. You walk in and you are immediately enticed by the warm aroma of chocolate goodness. There are pre-packaged boxes of specialty items as well as samplers if your just not sure what you want. Additionally you have the option of picking your own chocolates which is what my FH did on our most recent trip. Be for-warned they do read minds and know you are thinking about eating your candy the second you step out the door lol. If you happen to be anywhere near exit 11A on 295 from November to May, do yourself a favor and stop in for a sugary sweet confection from heaven :) read more

Damask Candies - Sweet lil chocolate shop - Candy Stores Near Me - Woolwich Township, New Jersey

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The best chocolate covered crackers. I know you're thinking what?!?!? But yes they are chocolate covered Oyster crackers. Soooo good. The chocolate is smooth. The Chocolate is thickly covering the crackers. I could sit and eat a whole box plus in one sitting. I can't not wait to try others! Yummmmm. read more

Damask Candies - Chocolate covered crackers - Candy Stores Near Me - Woolwich Township, New Jersey

I haven't had a box of Damask candies in a long time. My Dad and step mom brought be a heart box for Valentine's Day. Such a sweet surprise. Nothing better than supporting a local family business. I love the mix of chocolates, the dark is my favorite but a quality milk chocolate tastes good too! Can't wait to buy some at Easter time. I don't think they are open all year round. read more

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The best candy around!!! The most delicious peanut butter that just melts in your mouth!!! The peanut butter candies used to be my fave, but now I LOVE the milk chocolate sea salt Caramels!!!! I love both but have a new fave now. You won't be disappointed read more

BEST CHOCOLATES EVER! I consider myself a bonafide chocoholic and this place seriously delivers. My favorites are the chocolate covered oyster crackers, chocolate covered pretzels, chocolate covered caramels, and PB chocolates. The actual bulk chocolate is shipped to Damask, but they make their own (AMAZING) caramel, etc. There are really no words to describe how amazing the caramel actually is because it will never do it justice. The pretzels and crackers are coated with the perfect amount of chocolate. Random location, but if you find yourself within 20 miles of this place you MUST stop in. I have family that lives in this area so I'm lucky enough to be able to gorge myself silly numerous times per year. read more

Received a box for xmas. They are horrible. The filling is nothing but sugar. No flavor. The chocolate coating is thin.

Outstanding Chocolates~ So wonderful to still have a little shop that has been in business over 100 years making the best home made chocolates on the East Coast. The chocolate crackers are crazy good~ why yes folks I said crackers. No one makes them, well not to my knowledge. What a wonderful hostess gift! The chocolate covered caramels are mouth watering OH MY GOSH where have you been all my life excellent!!! So if you should be driving up or down 295 in NJ exit 11 is where you would exit to this great little shop just 1 mile or so off 295. read more

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I got lost off of the NJ Turnpike and while I was driving down a rural road, I came across this place. I picked up a pack of chocolate covered pretzels for the long drive back to the Jersey Shore. They were very good. The pretzels were very crispy and the dark chocolate was fresh and of the highest quality. read more

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Wanna get a candy/chocolate coma? Just go here. There are so many options as to what you can get. They taste very yummy! My partner and I stopped while were in Jersey and got a box with assorted chocolate. The lady was nice and patient to get all of the ones that I wanted. :) I got all of them in dark chocolate and tried the orange peel (my fave), the filberts, black walnuts, walnuts, almonds, brazil nuts and apricots. I do not remember how many of those I ate. read more

When I lived in Philadelphia chocolate covered crackers were hard to come by. My Mom would always get them for me or my husband on special occasions. Now we live down the street and I'm a little scared. Their cute little store is filled with delicious chocolates of every kind. Perfect for all the candy giving holidays. I like that it's a simple store with no frills. Can't wait to go back already so I can enjoy my next indulgence! read more

Delicious candy! I bought my Easter candy there and it was excellent. I love black jelly beans and I am often disappointed but not here. I asked if they were good because I didn't want to buy crappy ones and they let me taste and they were some of the best ones I ever had. Love this store. read more

I have enjoyed Damask candies all of my life. Great homemade chocolates. I recommend everyone to stop by for a real treat. Peanut Butter eggs, Peanut Clusters and the Turtles are my favorites. read more

Remember going here as a kid with my mom and remember it being the very best chocolate I ever had! We used them for fundraisers and our house smelled FANTASTIC!!!! If I lived in Salem County again, I'd be a regular!!!!!! read more

Delicious candy!!! It's our family tradition since when I was in grade school 30+ years ago. Our school sold this as a fundraiser at St. James and today my children sell these delicious candies. It's a win/win. Supporting our community and small businesses and they support us Not too mention a great variety of sweet treats. read more