Nostalgia brews a small local confectionary shop. Suddenly, I am now a five year old little girl…read moreas my eyes are delighted elated with wonderment to see all things chocolate and sweets displayed in the wooden glass case. Surely, my eyes are bigger than my stomach (including wallet). I have always been gravitated to old establishments where there is a long history, period atmosphere decor and the charm. It is family owned and operated since year 1925. Schmidt's Confectionery has been on my Yelp bookmarks for what I felt like an eternity. Previously, I have attempted to patronized during the summer, but it is closed for the summer months partly due the heat and humidity which affects working with ingredients and not optimal temperatures. It is easily accessible via MTA NYC Transit elevated J train on Jamaica Avenue at Woodhaven Boulevard station in Woodhaven, Queens, NYC. However, I walked forty (40) minutes from my home to this business. Upon entering the atmosphere has a redolent chocolate aroma with history and tradition which is intoxicating. There are chocolate lollypops, chocolate covered fruit, nuts, truffles, caramels, but I was hoping for chocolate covered strawberries. I abhor caramel. I despise nuts (despite not allergic). I like truffles. I like thin mints, chocolate covered graham crackers and have a predilection for plain solid milk chocolate. It is run by a woman who is the granddaughter of the founder albeit welcoming and helpful. I would surely return again for chocolate lollypops, chocolate money coins. I do hope Schmidt's have chocolate hearts. At first sight, I could not decide since everything was very enticing and alluring too good. I decided cherry cordials. She shown me a mid-size box of approximately twenty (20) pcs priced $30.00, which I asked if there is a smaller box as a option available followed by she asked if I want either dark, milk or white chocolate type. Oh! Someone who finally listens and heed the hope within my mind, WOW! Customer service is attentive and a personalized shopping experience. She gifted the box with mediocre curling ribbons which I have worked in a high-end retail specialty paper store and trained to use either double-sided satin or organza ribbons - never used curling ribbons. She did distributed a sales receipt. There is a scale if customers were to purchase by the pound. Business cards are available for grabs which is now part of my business card collection in a shoe box. Cherry cordials, box of 8 pcs, $10.00 I was completely sold for this small box. I actually taste the handmade and homemade decadence concoction of milk chocolate. It did tasted fresh and too good to give it away as a gift which I ended up consuming entirely! I delightfully enjoyed my cherry cordials with half a glass of white wine. Wooho! The stems from the cherries are visible. This candy store is certainly reminiscent of earlier times frozen in place. As time is fleeting, I hope Schmidt's Confectionery will continue to operate indefinitely.

This place will have feeling like a kid in a candy shop. The smell of chocolate when you first walk…read morein is intoxicating and inviting. There's so many handmade chocolates and gift boxes to choose from. They even have cute stocking stuffer treats for Christmas! The girl who helped us out was kind and made us a 1/2 lb. assortment of popular milk and dark chocolate on the spot. $15 is a total steal for delicious handmade chocolate. We are definitely coming back and trying out more stuff!

Me and my friend slipped and almost fell on the slippy wet floor tiles in the front enterance…read more Gave it 2 stars because the place was nice. Highly over priced and not worth it. Sell by the pound ($49.99).

This is an interesting place…read more Based on its name, it seems like a French candy shop. But the guys who run it adhere to Cholov Yisroel rules, so more Jewish than anything. Still, it feels like a French chocolate shop with a case that offers around 40-50 different pieces of one bite nibbles. The game changer is that you order by the pound. It's not a place to visit and eat chocolate, but to visit and fill a fill a big box to go (which will run you about $30-40/lb). That sounds high but it's an arty product and great chocolate is not that heavy, I'm happy to eat a mini snickers so I'll defer to real chocolate experts to rank this place.

This place is now called Brooklyn Eats and Treats, they have numerous drinks and popular chips…read more They also have cakes, doughnuts, and multiple ice creams options it feels like you're in an ice cream truck. The service is always well and the owner is always willing to inquire about the quality of his service, as customers are the main priority! Please stop by and support your local deli!

A lot has changed around these parts since my last review over 6 months ago…read more Lee Gardens has largely expanded on the products that they carry. This is the most obvious in the quality and quantity of fresh fruit and vegetables that are now offered. And, they are cheap! There also are a lot more baked goods/breads and frozen food items. These days, this joint is definitely leaning more towards a supermarket than a bodega. I seriously love this place. It's a great staple of the neighborhood AND the folks that work here are super nice. I couldn't ask for much more.

Not a very friendly place. They do however, seem to have a little bit of everything. If it…read morehappens to be on your walk home then you just might end up stopping here occasionally.

It's just a small little side street convenience store tucked away off E95th and 2nd Ave. Nothing…read morespecial but does the trick. Its nice to have these spots around to grab a quick cold drink out of the fridge, if you need a snack, or some toiletries and personal products.

This convenience store just opened yesterday. Since yesterday I've spoken to three employees…read moreincluding the owner. They are here to meet the needs of the neighborhood 24 hours a day. It's their grand opening. Yesterday they were giving out bottles of Poland Springs water. This morning I was offered a coffee. I've already had mine but it sure smelled good! It's very well stocked but they are still in process. I'm sure I'll be back. Just to let you know it's here.

This is a nice small place that sells kosher artisan chocolate alongside with some ready gift…read morebaskets, fresh nuts, ice cream, sorbets and the RAZZLE (a must try when visiting) Price is a bit to the expensive side but after tasting those savory treats you'll agree that it was well worth it.

The guy who works there is a nice person. Very kind. He is a cool person. I like going to that…read moreplace all the time for some coffee and other things too

Convenient store right by the A train and Air Train Stop in Howard Beach. I usually get my lotto…read morefrom here. The have candy, soda, greeting cards, typical Candy Store stuff. I can walk here so if I don't want to drive to the store this is the place. Great stop before or after work coming from subway. Metered Parking nearby. Can get busy around evening rush hour.

Nice local spot with some treats. A great spot if you are looking for a quick gift for someone or…read morefor holiday treats. Their inventory cycles around the seasons and holidays, so there is always something new there with plenty of holiday themed treats. It is on the more expensive side. The staff is really nice.

Love this adorable store! They couldn't have been nicer. I cannot wait to bring my granddaughter…read morewith me next time.