If you're looking for some old fashioned made candy, you have to come to Jo-Ann's. Justine, the…read moreowner knows her sweets and a pleasure to deal with. When you walk in, your eyes just light up with the vast assortment of candy. The chocolate strawberries, jelly rings are terrific! I myself being a coffee drinker am partial to the coffee bean dipped in dark chocolate. Between the chocolate and caffeine, it keeps me going during the day. Store is located next door to a jewelry store. Don't bother buying candy off the shelves at a grocery store or big box stores. Who knows how old they are. Try it, you'll love it!

Best candy place for miles! wonderful staff! Always have a smile and my favorite chocolate covered…read morealmonds!

Uncle Sam's Candy is ALWAYS on Point!…read more I have to give credit where credit is due. Uncle Sam's Candy stays on point when it comes to their products, quality, selection, and most importantly, their customer service. Their customer service is impeccable, and that means a lot to me. You can have a great product, but when you combine that with people who genuinely take care of their customers, that's what keeps folks coming back. Whenever I need some good treats for Valentine's Day, Christmas, Easter, birthdays, or really any holiday or special occasion, Uncle Sam's Candy is one of those places where I already know I'm going to go in and spend some money. From the chocolates and candies to all the different specialty treats, there's always something that catches your eye. And being a chef, I appreciate businesses that take pride in what they put out. Presentation matters. Quality matters. Consistency matters. And the experience you give your customers matters just as much as the product itself. I also believe in supporting businesses that continue to provide great products and great service. When people treat you right and consistently deliver, you show that appreciation by continuing to support them. So when it's time for me to grab something sweet for the family, put together a gift, celebrate a holiday, or just satisfy that sweet tooth, Uncle Sam's Candy gets some of my money every time. Great candy. Great selection. Impeccable customer service. That's how you keep customers coming back. Keep doing what y'all do! ‍

What is not to love about Candy.... Stopped here on way home on my quest for hard candy water melon…read moreslices. While I did not find my hard candy watermelon slices. I did leave with a bunch of Penny Candy (not a penny anymore but brought back childhood memories) and two boxes of chocolates. The chocolate Truffles did not last a day and to be honest haven't tried their signature candy but am looking forward to cracking that box open.

We (two adults) had a blast at The Candy Space! Great selection of interesting candies -…read moreinternational, freeze dried and by the pound. Fun stuffed animals and friendly staff! The cherry on top was the pneumatic tube they send the candy through. The kids that were in the store before us were so excited, and we were too!

Such a fun candy store. The kids especially liked their candy going to outer space before they got…read moreto eat it. This definitely brings up the intense flavors of space. We had a wonderful time exploring the store and had fantastic service. Such a fun way to explore space from earth.

My family and I have been loyal customers of Krause's Homemade Candy for many years. We've bought…read morechocolates for ourselves, holidays, and gifts, and visiting Krause's has always been a tradition whenever I returned to New York after living in Florida. In fact, it was the very first stop my husband and I made because I couldn't wait to enjoy my favorite chocolates again. Unfortunately, this visit was incredibly disappointing. The first thing I noticed was the new logo and packaging. While I know businesses evolve, the new design loses the classic, elegant feel that made Krause's so special and instead looks much more generic. More importantly, the chocolates themselves are not the same. Many of the pieces are noticeably smaller than they used to be, and the chocolate tastes different. Several pieces even had bloom, which affected both their appearance and texture. I purchased a variety of chocolates, including individual pieces from the display case, chocolate bars, and peppermint patties, and every product seemed to reflect a decline in quality. To make matters worse, many of my longtime favorite pieces were no longer available. I've happily recommended Krause's for years because it consistently offered some of the best homemade chocolates in the Capital Region. This time, however, I left feeling disappointed and honestly saddened. I truly hope the owners will consider returning to the quality, recipes, and traditions that built Krause's outstanding reputation, because many longtime customers remember how exceptional their chocolates used to be.

Still one of my favorite candy stores to visit when I am out in albany... even though they have…read morediscontinued by favorite watermelon slice hard candy. So disappointing but that is life. They have a great selection of unique Holiday molded chocolate candy and some of the best caramel apples around. This is also a great place to stop and shop for treats and gifts.

I was a kid again in this candy store! Came upon this gem and wow did it bring me back to my…read morechildhood! So many delicious treats! The lady behind the counter was so nice and even told me of some events coming up in Dec. if you are in this area, I want to feel nostalgic about your childhood. Definitely stopping in this gym and check out all the candy. You won't be disappointed.!

My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our truffles from this candy shop! I liked that they…read moredecorated for fall. It was very festive. The amount of candy items in such a narrow space was both exciting and also a bit chaotic feeling! Service was okay overall.

Nice way to end an evening with a sweet treat... Ice Cream solves almost everything...sweet tooth…read morefor sure on a hot day! Not a very big shop but plenty of flavors to choose from. Friendly staff and service... you can sample the flavors before purchasing in case. Decide on one scoop or two, can't go wrong with 2 flavors. They also sell other treats as well besides ice cream... popcorn, cookies, beverages, etc. There are few tables and seat outside to sit and enjoy your treat as well. Otherwise, take it and go. Glad to have come across Nina's as we were walking around after dinner. Will come back another time to try more flavors.

quick stop for ice cream and thoroughly enjoyed their maine blueberry flavor. Staff was friendly…read moreand was patient with me while i sampled flavors. Cute outdoor seating!

I have to admit that I do have quite a sweet tooth for chocolates, especially the homemade…read morechocolates. While I was in Mechanicville very recently, I decided to check out Park Avenue Confectionary to pick up a box of gourmet truffles for MOI- I heart truffles! I deserve a nice treat every now and then. This little chocolate and confectionary shop stocks homemade chocolates and candies including chocolate bars (white, milk chocolate, dark, etc), lollipops, special themes (molded chocolates), bagged chocolate covered candies, chocolate covered pretzels, dgift boxes, and baskets. They also carry sugar free varieties too. The prices here are very fair: $9.95/lb for chocolates and $14.95/lb for truffles. I've been to other chocolate shops near my home,, some of which charge almost double. The owner was very accomodating in helping me to customize and choose an assortment of truffles (24 pieces/12 oz box). There were around 20 choices of truffles to choose from, and I was pointing out what I wanted from outside the glass case. This was like choosing what kinds of donuts I wanted for an assortment (give me one glazed, two jelly, three cruellers, etc), you get the idea. The total came out to just under $14 with tax. I brought the box of truffles into work for ME to indulge on while I was crunching numbers and calculations at my desk (my coworkers are on their New Year's diet, hehe). Each of the truffles tasted very fresh and had a nice hard shell outside with creamy and rich ganache inside. The hazelnut was my favorite. The truffles went well with my daily cup of Starbucks Coffee. It took me the whole week to finish the box, munching on a few pieces each day. What a sweet week! Major credit cards accepted (including AMEX). CLOSED on Sundays

This store is amazing. The owners are very nice and there is a lot of different candies to choose…read morefrom. The variety is exceptional. Prices are very reasonable. I need to go back soon and get some treats for my family. Great place to go for holiday treats as they always have something festive for the next holiday. I hope they are open for many, many years to come! Cannot say enough good things about this wonderful shop. I would much rather support a local business first. Small business is very important to the economy and I appreciate all of the hard work these amazing people put in to build their business and keeping it active everyday, especially in these trying pandemic times. It can be scary to even go in stores but this one feels very safe to me. I saw their name on the Grubhub app, too! Would love to try chocolate delivery!! Will have to check that out. :-)

The fudge here is nothing special and the staff look like they'd rather be anywhere else. It was a…read morebit dried out, still tasty (I mean it's fudge), but not amazing.

I feel like I was scammed. I asked the two people standing behind the counter if they make the…read morefudge themselves, they say yes. I asked how much for a square of fudge, the woman says they weigh it, but that if I just wanted one it would be "quarters" because it would be so light. I only asked anted one square though, so I ask for the biggest square of the peanut butter chocolate. Her and the guy start whispering, the guy rings it up for $5.69... certainly not "quarters". Hear me: I have no problem paying for fudge for $5 a square if it's too little of a quantity. But how dare you LIE and whisper. Doesn't matter how the fudge tastes if that is the last thing your customer will remember. Will never return.

Kilwins is always great. You can smell the sweetness from the street. We've had their ice cream but…read morerecently got their chocolate covered Oreos and chocolate covered marshal mellows and it was unreal. The staff was sweet and fast.

It's hard walking by Kilwins and not stopping in for a goodie. The delicious sweet smell of…read morechocolates amongst a good variety of yummy treats is irresistible. My willpower is weak when I pass... To start, their hand crafted caramel corn, small batch premium ice cream offerings as well as their assorted chocolates and chocolate bark is so rich and delectable. It's hard to practice moderation when you step inside their store! I always have trouble deciding what to buy but I never leave empty handed! Their treats are well worth it and are really that good! I especially enjoy their mint chip ice cream with real chocolate chunks in a freshly made waffle cone. So much so that I didn't even capture it on camera as I was in the moment. I love the rich and creamy texture and its intense flavor. There is nothing that I don't like about Kilwins. Good quality treats are a must have in my book!

This place has been making NY Cheddar since 1923. Its known for their cheeses, pies and nostalgic…read morecandy selection. We grabbed 5 different cheeses, pepperoni/salami platter, fig jam, sea salt caramels, a mini berry pie, a pack of clove gum and crackers. Everything you need to make a delicious cheese plate!

This what a Country Store should be. Creaky wooden floors, unique items and old-world charm. Have…read morebeen coming here for years and look forward to each visit. Outstanding cheese, baked goods and hard to fine sweets. Please don't ever sell to that other convenient store, we need more places like this, not more homogenized generic look alike stores.