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    Eugene J. Candy Co.

    4.9 (56 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 8:00 PM
    Updated a few days ago

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    Freaks and SuperFreaks!

    Wow. Just wow. I'm stunned. My husband and I moved to the neighborhood in November and it took us until last weekend to actually go. And wow we're we blown away. We opted to shy away from anything that we could get anywhere else and the guy at the register was super helpful. He had great advice and even let us try a few things. Turns out he's the owner of the store. This guy is DEDICATED and his candy is incredible. He was telling us about how he gets up at 3 am to make candy and the whole thing is kind of just his show. And his candy is just awesome and creative and inventive. His attention to detail is impeccable - this shell is just the right amount of crunchy, the triple dipped malt balls are beautifully thick, each color of freaks has its own unique flavor that really comes through and OH MY GOD THE GUMMIES. Best gummies I've ever had. They're literally perfect. Anyway thanks Eugene. Your store is fantastic, your candy is spectacular, and I can't wait to come back.

    Freaks! So amazingly good. I even cut one open in the top right just to see the magic underneath

    The Most Creative Candies in New York! There's too many good things to say about Eugene and his fantastic store! How many sweet shops can you say actually make their own creations? I stumbled upon this store while on a random visit to Bushwick and it honestly made my day. Most candy stores in NYC - great as they are - typically are resellers. While Eugene J. does have a wide selection of sweets that are from other producers, there's still a lot of care and attention to what is offered and the curation of sugary treats is excellent.  But the stuff he makes? Oh man. "Freaks," which are his supersized take on Nerds, are amazing. Each one has a different flavor and they last really long (if you don't give in to the temptation to just bite into them). And the chocolate covered corn flakes have this great crispy texture like nothing I've had before.  You have to get the chocolate covered cheerios, too - they have this delicate outer candy coating reminiscent of an M&M, but they look like mini dinosaur eggs or some sort of holiday delight. It's hit after hit in his store and I loved everything I picked up during my first time there. My only regret is I didn't buy more.  And as many other reviewers already mentioned, Eugene himself is a real pleasure to be around. He's super friendly and open, gave me lots of fantastic recommendations when I asked for them (but left me alone to make my mind up), and was an excellent conversationalist.  Simply put, Eugene J. Candy Co. is exactly the kind of place that makes New York such a great city to live in. A hidden gem with an owner who is passionate about his craft, whose workmanship and dedication to quality really shows in the product and speaks for itself.

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    Kirstin B.

    Whimsical, amazing, delicious! A walk back through childhood. This spot has any and all of your candy needs- plus some!

    Viviann L.

    Super cute place and nice owner. Lots of options and some really brings back memories. I thought the Pet Ray Gummy was adorable although my friend wasn't a fan. Eugene, the owner makes his own candy (floral) and it's great. He sells CBD gummies (help with sleep, stress relief, anxiety, etc.) I'd definitely have to come back for some candies on one of my cheat day

    William K.

    "I want the world. I want the whole world. I want to lock it all up in my pocket. It's my bar of chocolate. Give it to me now." -Veruca Salt Chocolate, candy, and sweets can bring the inner Veruca Salt out in many of us! My sweet tooth has been building up more and more over the years. Luckily the only golden ticket needed to get into this small candy kingdom is an MTA pass. Eugene J Candy Co is a great little addition to the NE part of Bushwick. Located in a small shop on Wilson that used to house the great pins and patches crew known as Scumbags and Superstars (now in the LES). Hopefully their great neighborhood mojo has been passed on. I mean nothing goes better with Monster Movie greats like some sweet or sour candy and this place is a perfect stop on your way to a double feature at Syndicated Bar & Theater down the street! Although the store is rather small, it packs a punch, a sour patch punch! You can get not only your classic old school candies and holiday needs like peeps for easter but also many gourmet offerings. With options like Ladybug Truffles, Sea Salt Caramels. Speciality chocolates, featuring classic brands like Double Stuff Oreos and Ritz PB Sandwiches and original takes on mints and peanut butter cups. The proprietor seems knowledgeable, young, creative and very friendly and helpful. Theres something great and innocently childlike about going into a candy shop and picking out a sweet for the day. Eugene J Candy Co is helping to keep that ability alive.

    My candy from Eugene's :)

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    The owner (Eugene) makes a lot of his own candy, like 'Freaks' (sort of like a supersized Nerd) to chocolate covered Cheerio

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    I've been here twice. The first time I bought chocolate covered strawberries, which are a made to…read moreorder item. She charged two dollars for each regular sized strawberry and three dollars for each large strawberrry (these are VERY large -- the type Shaquile O'Neil eats). This price is very reasonable compared to other candy shops. The lady in the store wrapped them up very nicely, and told me how to store them so they'd be nice for the wife. On my second visit to the store, my sister and I went shopping for Purim food baskets, or "mishloach manos." Again, the ladys eho worked there were very cordial. We end up buying three baskets, one dried fruit ($26) and two food baskets ($18.99). See my pictures for how they looked. The baskets were nicely wrapped and I couldn't of been happier. In and out quickly. Parking situation is terrible, especially right before holidays (and on Friday). Look for parking on McDonald Avenue if you're desperate.

    If you're not hasidic or orthodox, dont bother going in here. I'm reform and I dress oddly enough…read moreto piss off anyone conservative and I clearly was not welcomed in that store. I was there at the store back in spring and I asked about one of the candy boxes because I never learned hebrew and had no idea from the picture because it looked like actual gemstones. This old hag behind the counter either ignored me or gave me a snippy attitude. When I asked her what it was she went "I dont know. I dont try every candy here." Well you should at least know what you sell, you shmuck. I had to argue with her just to get her to ring me up because she was "busy" hiding herself behind a rack of candy and she had to stop the world to ring me up. There were no other customers really in there. I walked by there yesterday and saw people in there but I didn't even bother. She can kiss my kosher ass. I only wish I did learn hebrew or yiddish as a kid so I coulda chewed her out for being a horrible employee. If you do decide to go into Boropark...dont drive here unless you want to park a week in advance. Either take the B16, the B67, the F to church ave or the D to 50th/55th..which is probably the closest.

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