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Economy Candy

108 Rivington Street, New York, NY - (800) 352-4544
66% Approval Rating (3 votes)

Scorecard

5 - Overall: Legendary - Worth driving from anyplace
Overall: Legendary - Worth driving from anyplace
Candy

Highlighted Reviews

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Bill Homan - Photos (10)
January 09, 2008
"I've been going to Economy Candy almost since I moved to the city four years ago, after a friend put me on to it. They've been around since 1937 and have just about any kind of candy imaginable. The thing is, there are a lot of "candy shops" in the city, but most of ..."   [Read More]

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Map & Web Site

108 Rivington Street, New York, NY
(800) 352-4544

http://www.economycandy.com/

Hours & Policies

Seasons:Open Year Round
Meals Served:Dessert
Operational Hours:Always Call Ahead!
Credit Cards Accepted:Yes
Alcohol Served:No
Outdoor Seating:No
Reservations Accepted:No
Delivery Available:No
Takeout Counters:No
Goldenberg's are probably my second favorite all-time candy.  Seen mostly under the label ''Chew-ets'' nowadays, it's nice to know I can still get the old label here on the Lower East Side.
"Goldenberg's are probably my second favorite all-time candy. Seen mostly under the label ''Chew-ets'' nowadays, it's nice to know I can still get the old label here on the Lower East Side."
Bill Homan





Dark chocolate Clark bars were a new one to me and quite good.
"Dark chocolate Clark bars were a new one to me and quite good."
Bill Homan


Cherry Mash and Idaho Spud are two brands that turn up in small shops here and there but nearly impossible to find in larger markets.
"Cherry Mash and Idaho Spud are two brands that turn up in small shops here and there but nearly impossible to find in larger markets."
Bill Homan


Rocky Road bars are a chocolate and marshmallow classic from California that are hard to find here on the East Coast.
"Rocky Road bars are a chocolate and marshmallow classic from California that are hard to find here on the East Coast."
Bill Homan


I was so happy to find that Economy carried Big Hunk, a taffy-like nougat bar filled with crunchy roasted peanuts.  I come here to get my fix of so many hard-to-find classics like this.
"I was so happy to find that Economy carried Big Hunk, a taffy-like nougat bar filled with crunchy roasted peanuts. I come here to get my fix of so many hard-to-find classics like this."
Bill Homan


Fruits and nuts in glass jars by the pound and gallon jugs of Fox's U-Bet syrup.
"Fruits and nuts in glass jars by the pound and gallon jugs of Fox's U-Bet syrup."
Bill Homan


My favorite section: the Old Time Favorites.  The candies of my youth.
"My favorite section: the Old Time Favorites. The candies of my youth. "
Bill Homan


Have you ever seen Pez dispensers this big?
"Have you ever seen Pez dispensers this big?"
Bill Homan


Economy keeps their signs and boxes from days gone by.
"Economy keeps their signs and boxes from days gone by."
Bill Homan


A Lower East Side institution.
"A Lower East Side institution."
Bill Homan



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