Eugene J. Candy Co. — Local services in New York

The Most Creative Candies in New York!

There's too many good things to say about Eugene and his fantastic store! How many sweet shops can you say actually make their own creations? I stumbled upon this store while on a random visit to Bushwick and it honestly made my day. Most candy stores in NYC - great as they are - typically are resellers buying in bulk and selling to customers with a markup. While Eugene J. does have a wide selection of sweets from other producers, there's still a lot of care and attention to what is offered and the curation of sugary treats is excellent.

But the stuff he makes? Oh man. "Freaks," which are his supersized take on Nerds, are amazing (see my photos - it's the bright, colorful candies). Each one has a different flavor and they last really long (if you don't give in to the temptation to just chew them). And the chocolate covered corn flakes have this great crispy texture like nothing I've had before. (See the large chocolate ball in the upper right. I even cut one in half so you can see what's inside.)

You have to get the chocolate covered cheerios, too - they have this delicate outer candy coating reminiscent of an M&M, but they look like mini dinosaur eggs or some sort of holiday delight (bottom left of photo, one red, one green, and one cut in half). It's hit after hit in his store and I loved everything I picked up during my first time there. My only regret is I didn't buy more.

And as many other reviewers already mentioned, Eugene himself is a real pleasure to be around. He's super friendly and open, gave me lots of fantastic recommendations when I asked for them (but left me alone to make my mind up), and was an excellent conversationalist.

Simply put, Eugene J. Candy Co. is exactly the kind of place that makes New York such a great city to live in. A hidden gem with an owner who is passionate about his craft, whose workmanship and dedication to quality really shows in the product and...

I walked into this tiny sweets shop and was astounded by the commitment to candy. Everywhere around me was covered in spooky decoration and deliciousness. I come from a candy-loving family that enjoys some deep cuts that aren’t very common. I asked the guy working the front about them, and not only did he have them in stock, he gave me excellent recommendations of what else I may like. Turns out it was Eugene, the owner. He may be one of the nicest people I’ve ever see run a counter and we shared enthusiasm for candy as well as for his homemade treats, which are both original and tasty. His mind is brilliant, and this store showcases that. I can’t wait...

Eugene's candy shop is a dream. It is themed halloween all year round with some seasonal decor inside. The shop sells candy by bulk, wrapped individual candies and bars, various drinks and sweets, as well as some specialty chocolates and creations in a little fridge. There are also some small accessories for sale as well. When you come in you are greeted by Eugene himself, a very friendly owner! He recently opened up delivery orders so you don't have to visit when busy, but it's always great to have a conversation and the experience is nice. There are some modern candies, alongside traditional ones, as well as some that he created himself. An...