Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Inside the BEST CANDY STORE in New York City
🎥 *Camera I use for filming – amzn.to/4rPWmtD
We go inside what many people consider the BEST candy store in New York City — the legendary Economy Candy on the Lower East Side — for an immersive POV walk through this iconic shop. From the moment you step inside, the walls are packed floor to ceiling with candy history: KitKat, Hershey’s, Peanut Chews, Jolly Ranchers, Reese’s Cups, Giant Dum Dum lollipops, Nintendo Power mints, classic Pez dispensers (Minecraft, SpongeBob, and more), Golden Girls mints, GameBoy candy, Pac-Man candy, Harry Potter jellybeans and Butterbeer bars, Bubble Jug, Bottle Caps, Big League Chew, Hot Tamales, Mike & Ike, Nerds, Red Hots, Candy Cigarettes, Crunch Bars, Fun Dip, Laffy Taffy, Candy Buttons, Sour Patch Kids, Tootsie Rolls, Twizzlers, M&Ms, Snickers, Bubble Tape, Bazooka Original Gum, Cow Tails, Haribo, Skittles, Astronaut Ice Cream, Jelly Belly, Mentos — and an entire case devoted just to chocolate and classic favorites like Butterfinger.
Beyond just candy, we also discover shelves filled with throwback nostalgia, including vintage baseball and trading cards like ALF, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Moonraker, MAS*H, Star Trek, Rugrats, YO! MTV Raps, Topps 1987 MLB cards, Fleer 1991 Football cards, NBA Hoops, and NBA SkyBox SkyDeck — making the store feel like a time capsule as much as a candy shop. You’ll also spot snacks like Lay’s, Doritos, and Oreo tucked into the mix, alongside rare and international treats you won’t find anywhere else.
Economy Candy isn’t just a store — it’s a historic, family-owned New York City institution. Established in 1937, it began as a shoe repair shop with a candy pushcart before evolving into the beloved candy destination it is today, now run by the third generation of the Cohen family. With over 2,000 items ranging from classic American candies to imported and retro sweets, the store offers a true trip down memory lane and has earned its reputation as one of NYC’s most iconic hidden gems.
This is Ambient New York — let me know what store, neighborhood, or iconic spot you want to explore next.
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#nyc #newyorkcity #candy #candystore
Inside the BEST CANDY STORE in New York City
🎥 *Camera I use for filming – amzn.to/4rPWmtD
We go inside what many people consider the BEST candy store in New York City — the legendary Economy Candy on the Lower East Side — for an immersive POV walk through this iconic shop. From the moment you step inside, the walls are packed floor to ceiling with candy history: KitKat, Hershey’s, Peanut Chews, Jolly Ranchers, Reese’s Cups, Giant Dum Dum lollipops, Nintendo Power mints, classic Pez dispensers (Minecraft, SpongeBob, and more), Golden Girls mints, GameBoy candy, Pac-Man candy, Harry Potter jellybeans and Butterbeer bars, Bubble Jug, Bottle Caps, Big League Chew, Hot Tamales, Mike & Ike, Nerds, Red Hots, Candy Cigarettes, Crunch Bars, Fun Dip, Laffy Taffy, Candy Buttons, Sour Patch Kids, Tootsie Rolls, Twizzlers, M&Ms, Snickers, Bubble Tape, Bazooka Original Gum, Cow Tails, Haribo, Skittles, Astronaut Ice Cream, Jelly Belly, Mentos — and an entire case devoted just to chocolate and classic favorites like Butterfinger.
Beyond just candy, we also discover shelves filled with throwback nostalgia, including vintage baseball and trading cards like ALF, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Moonraker, MAS*H, Star Trek, Rugrats, YO! MTV Raps, Topps 1987 MLB cards, Fleer 1991 Football cards, NBA Hoops, and NBA SkyBox SkyDeck — making the store feel like a time capsule as much as a candy shop. You’ll also spot snacks like Lay’s, Doritos, and Oreo tucked into the mix, alongside rare and international treats you won’t find anywhere else.
Economy Candy isn’t just a store — it’s a historic, family-owned New York City institution. Established in 1937, it began as a shoe repair shop with a candy pushcart before evolving into the beloved candy destination it is today, now run by the third generation of the Cohen family. With over 2,000 items ranging from classic American candies to imported and retro sweets, the store offers a true trip down memory lane and has earned its reputation as one of NYC’s most iconic hidden gems.
This is Ambient New York — let me know what store, neighborhood, or iconic spot you want to explore next.
*As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.
#nyc #newyorkcity #candy #candystore
