Our neighborhood candy store on the border of Buffalo/Cheektowaga. It been here for years and we have been coming here for years. Sponge Candy is a must from Mike's. I think it's the best in WNY. They have it is chocolate, dark and orange. My favorite is orange chocolate and we stop every so often for miniatures. During Easter we bought chocolate cover marshmallows sprinkles with nuts. Those were divine. This is a definite chocolate stop for everyone. Once you come here you will come back. Parking is on the street, but usually you can find a spot even during their busy times. read more

It was Valentine's Day and my wonderful caring husband always gets me orange chocolate sponge and always goes to Mike's they were so busy they ran out of chocolate!! He was fortunate to get my orange chocolate sponge and Charlie chaplain it's an old fashion candy store with great prices!!God Bless Debbie read more

Great candy very nice people wrap candy if want also ship out in needed just where you want

It's a small place and was really busy on Good Friday. You'll have to park down one of the side streets but it's worth it! It was the best sponge candy I've ever had, the sponge was so light and melted in your mouth. I also got milk chocolate miniatures and was upset to find out they had some orange in there.. when you get it for someone who doesn't like orange chocolate, it's a bit of a disappointment. read more

Best candy in Buffalo! New mocha latte sponge candy is amazing! My favorites are sponge candy,coconut cluster and raisin clusters!

Whenever I'm in town this is my first stop for the best Sponge candy around. My husband grew up in the area so when we visit I'm purchasing boxes of candy. Our favorites are orange chocolate and dark chocolate. These are the perfect sizes and so much tastier than other versions I've tried. If your looking for a great candy store stop by. Only street parking available and the service is always fast and pleasant. read more

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Susie is wonderful and the chocolate is pure heaven! The sponge candy is by far the best in Buffalo!

Went today for last minute items. Line was to the door and I expected it to be. It's Christmas week. Christmas is not Christmas without Mikes chocolates. I was blest to have known Mike and Anastasia. Their daughter Susie is making them proud. The chocolates are the best to be found anywhere. Thanks to Mikes candies for a perfect piece of chocolate read more

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It's not surprising to me to find all 5 reviews. Mikes was THE candy play to get sponge candy and easter candy from. As I've grown far past those years and now live in the Chicago area, I still buy my chocolate here- especially Sponge candy. I was so happy when they created their ecom store!!!! Sponge is always cooked perfectly, always fresh- chocolate is smooth and silky, just like you want it! So, So Good! read more

I'm not really a chocolate kind of person but my daughter in law is as well as my girlfriends and coworkers. They absolutely love sponge candy! And they ALL say that Mike's is THE BEST! The service is incredible, they will gift wrap your order for free and they do it with a smile. It's a quaint place so let's just say that the ambiance is amazing! This is THE place to get your sweet tooth fulfilled. I would recommend this establishment to anyone and everyone. They rock! read more

So many kinds of chocolate candy! So many kinds of sponge! Milk, dark, white, orange, raspberry, peanut butter! Even pieces without any chocolate! I seem to be using a lot of exclamation points. Meltaway, so good. Cherry cordials, or chocolate cups with cherries! These people are **so nice**. Very Buffalo. Someone in a house with a business of their very own that they worked to create and build and sustain. You can't go wrong. I haven't figured out where to park other than on the street in front or nearby but I also haven't had a problem doing that. So if you're in the vicinity, give them a try. You won't be disappointed! read more

Mike's Candies - All the different kinds of sponge! - Candy Stores Near Me - Buffalo, New York

THIS! is my hometown candy. Having been born & raised in Buffalo, sponge and orange chocolate were always part of my family celebrations, and holidays. When I joined the Navy, my Dad always would send a box (or 2) to me no matter where I was stationed! Eating the candies always took me back to my childhood & my wonderful memories. I THANK YOU for being a part of my childhood! I honestly believe that MIKES chocolate recipe is THE BEST in all of Buffalo & the surrounding area! I know this has been a year of struggle for everyone, which is why I placed my humble little order, but mostly to share these treats with new family & friends out here in California! Thank you Mikes Candies, you guys are the bomb! read more

Great tasting chocolate! You really must try it if you haven't been, or return if you have been

You have to go here for the sponge candy. I visit my hometown twice a year to see family. I always stop at Mike's for chocolate. You want Hershey's, go to MaDonalds. There is no comparison here. The best. Raspberry chocolate, really!!!!! read more

I am originally from West Seneca, NY and my late Dad gifted all 7 of his kids and their families every Christmas with the sponge candy and the miniatures. We have now added non-perils to the mix and may eventually try some of the others. They are awesome too. We looked forward to this every year. One of my sisters continues Dad's traditions and sends Mikes to her siblings around the country. My grown up kids love Mikes and I now send it to them for holidays as well. Thanks Mikes for your awesome chocolate. read more

Outstanding sponge candy. Tried many a sponge candy since moving to Buffalo and i must say - these are my favorites. The chocolate is so good!!! It's a small unpretentious mom and pop. Love giving them Business. Will definitely be back!! read more

Can't believe I haven't written a review for Mike's candies yet considering they have THE BEST sponge candy, ever! Forget Fowler's or Watson's, Mike's homemade artisanal chocolate is way better! I would have never known about this place since it's a small family business in Kaisertown (down the street from wiechecs lounge - really awesome fish fry). Luckily, my husband grew up right around the corner from there (used to work there as a teenager) and he bought me some sponge candy when we first started dating - and I have been addicted to them ever since. I typically don't like orange flavored anything, especially the smell of it. I remember the first time I had an orange chocolate sponge candy, I was kind of like ehhhhhhh, but then I had another one, and another, and ever since then, I fell in love with orange chocolate - but only from Mike's. Mike's staple sponge candy flavors are milk chocolate, dark chocolate and orange chocolate, but sometimes they have special flavored ones like raspberry chocolate etc. They also have a ton of other candies and chocolates including some diabetic-friendly items. I have bought Mike's sponge candy for almost everyone I know, and I have spread my addiction to many of my friends and coworkers. Sadly, my body doesn't process sugar very well, and like most females, I'm constantly on a diet. So Mike's has become a luxury for me, and I only allow myself to eat it a few times a year (birthday, holidays etc.) PS. They close down for a few weeks every summer, so make sure you call ahead if you're planning to go in July or August. read more

Amazing sponge candy and friendly service w a mask : what a cool place for a gift, including some chocolate shaped Buffalo !!!

So leave it to the locals to point you in the right direction when it comes to seeking out the best source for regional delicacies -- in this case, Buffalo's ubiquitous sponge candy and the mysteriously named Charlie Chaplin logs. While these boards had pointed us to two other well-known area chocolatiers, the word on the street quickly confirmed that this unassuming little family-owned candy shop in Cheektowaga is the ultimate desination for sponge candy perfection. And let me just say, after comparing the sponge candy we bought at Mike's to the samples we received at Watson's and Fowler's, we can once again confirm that locals always know best. The woman who waited on us was making sponge candy when we arrived and was explaining the difficulty of preparing it on hot summer days, especially when rain sweeps through and changes the temperature and humidity rapidly. To show me what she meant, she provided a sample from the backroom that hadn't come out quite to their standards. It was tasty, but also a bit chewy in the end, as opposed to the perfectly airy, melt-in-your mouth sample that followed, which was what she was selling from under the glass counter. We quickly snatched up a few dozen to go, with a nice mix of milk, orange, and dark chocolate coatings. The Charlie Chaplin logs -- essentially a long slab of soft marshmallow filling rolled in coconut and cashews and then covered in chocolate -- lacked visual appeal but more than made up for it in their gooey lusciousness. We grabbed two -- one milk chocolate and one dark. While I tend to prefer darker semi-sweet candies, the milk chocolate version proved to be the way to go here. Nobody seems to know how this confection got its name, since Chaplin has no obvious connections to the Buffalo region. But his namesake treat gets two thumbs up on my scorecard, and Mike's generous version would appear to be amongst the best local versions. There's a lot more here we didn't try, but that's the stuff of future visits (and future reviewers). In the meantime, more local food buffs need to check out this great destination for candy in Cheektowaga. read more

Mike's is an institution. Best sponge candy in Buffalo. When I was a freshman at college, my mom sent me a pound of orange sponge. My friends were like WTF is sponge candy? I explained. Then they asked, WTF is orange chocolate? I'd tell them. You know that people from Buffalo love repping their hometown specialties. "You might be from Buffalo if you know what sponge candy is." Well, I converted some non-Buffalonians. Everyone was sold and my mom started sending a couple pounds at a time. At Easter time, and then the three Easters after that. Where else still has candy shoppes like Mike's? And who still spells it shoppe? Janice Okun is the food critic for the Buffalo News and once she wrote that we should enjoy what we've got till it's gone. She meant the great, often ethnic, local places. The non-chains. The shoppes. Point taken. Go to Mike's for your next chocolate fix. read more

I have enjoyed Mike's candies for 28 years. I am always happy to receive it as a gift!

Went to Mike's after a recommendation from a friend. We were in for the weekend and so I drove over with my trusty Garmin directing me. It is a little place, so don't blink. I usually went to Parkside or Watson's or Condrell's. Now I will go to Mike's when I get into town. There was a family from Baltimore ahead of us (they were going to see the Sabre's that night). I was in to see the Bills. So I ordered a bunch of sponge candy and then my wife got some other things. Some others came in and we just stood around chatting for about 15 minutes about Buffalo and things in general. A really nice neighborhood feel. And they were so nice and would let you sample -- oh yes, I want to sample allllllllll of this place...... The sponge candy was really different than other places. Not worse or better just different. And the prices are right in line with places around town. I would recommend stopping into this place. read more

I won't lie, I've only had the sponge candy, but it's the best kept secret in Buffalo. Forget all the big chocolate names that everyone has had before, you likely haven't had this and it's worth it when it comes to our local favorite. read more

i have enjoyed for 55 years , the quality is far superior to others , getting ready for my valentines order

I'm a Buffalo native, and since moving away 7 years ago I always have to get some of Mike's sponge candy when I come to town. I'm so grateful they now offer purchasing available online! read more

Just good stuff. Sponge...orange..to die for. I can't just pick and choose because this is a local institution for those who know about it...and maybe we want to keep it that way. read more

Best milk chocolate sponge candy in buffalo!!!! We have been customers for years, haven't found any sponge candy that compares!! Yum!!

The real thing. Finally got to try authentic sponge candy with artisanal milk chocolate. So good! I also highly recommend Jane and Michael Stern's description of this place in their book "Road Food." No Charlie Chaplins today due to weather, but sponge so worth the trip. Thank you, Mike's! read more

the Candy is GREAT (this is obvious) - its the wonderful people that really make Mike's standout!!!!!