I was visiting Buffalo and wanted something unique to take my friends and family back home as a souvenir. While exploring local neighborhoods, I came across Ko-Ed Candies. They had a big banner hanging out front that said they sold Buffalo's famous sponge candy, so I knew I had to stop in. This small family-owned candy shop looks like it's been a neighborhood staple for years. It's been open since 1947! The sweet older lady at the counter was very welcoming to us as tourists, and even offered plenty of free samples for us to try. Now that I've tried it, I will say that sponge candy isn't my favorite. But we wanted something uniquely Buffalo to take home, and ended up purchasing a few variety bags. They also sell chocolates in pretty little designs and cookies too, all handmade! I couldn't resist a flower-shaped chocolate on a stick, which set me back about $2.50. I enjoyed it on the plane and it was very good chocolate. If you want to support a local business and shop local, Ko-Ed Candies is the place! There's limited street parking and it's located in the middle of a residential neighborhood, so be aware that it may be difficult to find a spot on busy days. read more

Ko-Ed Candies - Exterior of the candy shop. - Candy Stores Near Me - Buffalo, New York

Good chocolates here. Typical old school chocolate shop. They had creative stuff like chocolate that looks like chicken wings and a side of white chocolate to resemble a side of blue cheese. Definitely worth the trip. read more

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Went to Ko-Ed Candies to get a bit of chocolate for a Easter basket. They have amazing chocolate here they have flats, molds,box chocolate, suckers, covered pretzels and Oreo's , orange, dark, milk chocolate and more I go every year they never disappoint always willing to help you find something. Stop in you will like their product read more

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I bought 2 lbs of mixed chocolates for my friend for special occasion and 3lbs sponge to send for holidays always consistently awesome. Best candy in the city. Love Ko Ed always friendly always stocked. If you're on the Facebook friend list they make special candy for special occasions! The chocolate covered strawberries are to die for! read more

I am sorry to give this review as we have enjoyed the sponge candy and chocolate covered popcorn for decades. Last year we purchased dark choclate covered popcorn for Christmas.....opened it and every bit tasted like orange choclate---clearly labeled as regular dark choclate. This year we went back to milk choclate popcorn which was good and milk choclate sponge.....the sponge was-----orange. The label clearly said regular not orange so its not a literacy issue. Not really something you make a stink about with guests present. For the expense.... things need to be done better. EDIT 12-26-24....The company did respond to address the issue and we conversed via email....Ko Ed has always been great and hopefully that continues going forward. read more

I stopped in here while in town for work to find out about the sponge candy. I ended buying three different kinds and a few other novelties for Valentine's Day. The staff was very friendly and they even wrapped my little box. I can't wait to try my treats and share them when I get home. read more

This place was delicious!! It smelled amazing as soon as you walked in. We got a whole bunch of stuff: peanut butter smoothies, coconut clusters, chocolate covered peanuts and sugar cookies. Wow everything was so good. There chocolate is delightful. The coconut clusters were amazing and I want more as I am writing this. Street parking and there is free gift wrapping which is always cute! Stop here! read more

This is the best chocolate available in WNY. It's a small mom and pop shop that had so many different kinds of chocolate, fudge, candies and Buffalo items. Their most prized offering is their sponge candy. It's so creamy and crunchy and delicious! You have to try their chocolate covered Oreos too! The service is always polite and will help you find the perfect gift. Around Mother's day they have chocolate covered strawberries available and there are no words to describe how perfect those are. If you like chocolate, you must come here, you won't regret it! read more

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Great local candy shop. There is a good choice of chocolate goodies including the Buffalo favorite sponge candy. The quality of the chocolate is very good. read more

Love their sponge candy, did a presentation on the business for a business project, classmates loved them and so did the teachers. Ko-ed candies has a long history and it was really fun to learn about and present. read more

I LOVE Ko-Ed Candy! Best sponge candy in WNY, and my son in law loves your macadamia nut turtles. They made wonderful chocolate shamrocks that we gave as favors as my sister's shower. Just the best, best candy! Definitely one of the places I miss now that I'm in South Florida instead of South Buffalo. read more

This place has my favorite sponge candy. It has a great sponge to candy ratio. Wednesday the 2nd I stopped in here because it was my birthday. They were having a 25% off sale from the 1st until the 3rd so I decided to treat myself to a few too many things. I bought chocolate laced popcorn, chocolate covered potato chips, while chocolate sponge candy, a small chocolate buffalo sucker, a huge balloon cookie, some small buffalo chocolates, and a peanut butter stick. The white chocolate covered sponge candy is amazing!!! I've never had anything like it before. The storefront is so cute and fall-like. It's very inviting!!! Honestly the customer service is fantastic!!! They threw in a free candied apple when I told them about my birthday and everything else I had going on. I unnecessarily spent just under $33.00 on things for myself, my niece, and my best friend, but this place is worth it. I'll definitely be back!!! read more

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This place is great. A little pricey but very much homemade and high quality. We have been coming here since we were kids and continue to get treats for mom from here. Excellent products and always freshly bagged. The smell alone is worth a visit and if you are into chocolates, check this place out! Worthy of noting that during the holidays, these ladys wrap items for free and they do an amazing job! The sponge candy and clusters are very very good and worth the money you will shell out here. I am pretty positive they craft all products on site and nothing is really commercial or shipped in other then ingredients. Small store and family run, this place will have a ton of selections when you visit. Parking is off street only. A+ and a solid 5 stars all day. read more

Use to like Ko-Ed candy, but not anymore!! Absolutely terrible customer service, when I wanted to return candy that was obviously was bitten into, they accused "someone in your house" doing that. I opened it & there was nobody else with me. Please why would I go through all that? Bring back the previous owners!!! read more

Customer service is zero Stars!! Bought a box of candy (4 pics. For $6.00) . Each piece was bit in half & disgusting. Should of taken a picture so I could post that also. When we returned it they were very rude, said our kids must of done it, (we have none) & we do not lie. ​ read more

Both employees working when I stopped in to buy Christmas candy were so helpful and friendly. I got sponge candy as gifts, and an advent calendar for my family. The advent calendar had an assortment of chocolates in it that are all so good! Will definitely be returning in the future. read more

I'm a Buffalo native that lives all the way on the West coast. Each time I come home, I've got to have all the usual treats of Buffalo, one of them being sponge candy. I like to visit different shops to support all the small businesses and to try each shops variety. This time around for the 2018/19 holidays, I came upon Ko-Ed Candies. If anything, you have GOT to go in and try their peanut butter sponge candy. The creamy peanut butter and it's chocolate go so great with the sponge. None of the shops I've visited have done it as well as these guys. Seriously, grab yourself a small bag and share the love of their amazing pb sponge candy. read more

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I live in Hawaii and I'm unsure of how many of you realize but being out in the middle of the ocean on an island gives you little access to (delicious) candy stores. I'm fortunate enough to have my cousin that went to buffalo to visit family stop in this candy store and she sent me two of the dark chocolate sponge candy bars and I cannot believe how delicious they taste. I am going to savor the second one for at least a week....or at least I hope I can hold out that long. I grew up in buffalo and always had watson's or Fowler's chocolate, but from now on this is my go to spot. I hope they have an online ordering system so I can send gifts to family during holidays and special occasions! read more

I was turned onto sponge candy years ago, by a former coworker who grew up in Buffalo. I've been hooked ever since, and Ko-Ed is my shop of choice. They've updated since the first time I visited in 2016 - there's new signage, and the sponge seems much more consistent in size and shape. I am very happy for them, but I definitely miss the handmade charm. The reason why I love Ko-Ed is that they offer a peanut butter version of their sponge candy. Their standard sponge has a wonderful crunch while still melting away in your mouth, and their chocolate has a consistency and texture that other artisan sponge makers cannot match. Add a thin layer of peanut butter between the chocolate and sponge, and you have the stuff dreams are made of. You definitely get what you pay for here, the quality is superb. As a Bostonian, a trip to Buffalo just for candy is absurd, but luckily Ko-Ed sells their sponge online! read more

Came here to grab some goodies for my sister since we were in buffalo New York . The ladies here were so great and definitely gave us the run down on what they specialize . Great place to stop to get some sweets and treats read more

Sponge candy in Buffalo doesn't get better that Ko-Ed Candies. Absolutely amazing chocolate and their peanut butter sponge candy is something so sweet you'll be coming back for more. Chocolate is on the expensive side but definitely worth it. Small shop right in south buffalo with a helpful staff read more

I recently moved back to buffalo and made a stop at ko-ed candies for easter chocolate. I got some melt away fudge, oh my gosh, this stuff is amazing. SO GOOD. read more

Best sponge candy EVER! I went with my mother last night and we enjoyed a few pieces with our coffee last night.

This is the best sponge candy in Buffalo. The chocolate has a very specific flavor that seems to be missing from many other sponge candy makers. It is dynamic and excellent whether you are buying sponge candy, Charlie Chaplins, chocolate covered cordial cherries, etc. Charlie Chaplins are homemade marshmellows covered in coconut and chocolate. People might comment about the prices, but you are getting what you are paying for. The candy here is well worth the price. You can buy candy by the pieces, by different portioned boxes, and they usually have wrapped boxes that are perfect as presents. I have converted many Buffalonians to Ko-ed from many of the other local sponge candy shops. If you are skeptical, be sure to try it and check it out for yourself. They also have great sales right after holidays and at the end of the sponge candy season. They close for the summer as you cannot make sponge candy when it is hot outside. read more

Sponge Candy and non periels are amazing. I'm from Buffalo and live in Dallas....I always plan my trips home around their open season...otherwise my trip wasn't worth it! read more

I ordered candy for Valentine's Day. The candy was delicious, and the customer service was great, too. When I called about a problem with shipping, the woman I spoke to on the phone was very understanding and helped solve the issue. Highly recommend ordering sponge candy from here! read more