Signature
Handmade Truffles
Small-batch ganache centers in dark, milk, and white chocolate — finished with cocoa, nuts, or a gold leaf touch.
Upper East Side · Est. 1982
Come on in —
the sweets are
waiting for you.
For over four decades, we've been the corner candy store where neighbors come for handmade truffles, childhood favorites, and that first taste of something truly special.
40+
Years on the Corner
100+
Sweets in Stock
Est.
Since 1982
Neighborhood Favorite
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Our Story
A corner store that became
a neighborhood tradition
Back in 1982, 219 East 85th Street was just another corner on the Upper East Side — until someone decided to fill the storefront with every sweet you could imagine.
What started as a modest candy counter has grown into something the whole block relies on: birthday boxes for kids, anniversary treats for neighbors, last-minute gifts for guests, and the same old-fashioned hard candies that taste exactly like they did when you were seven.
We don't chase trends. We keep the classics in stock, order the small-batch chocolates we actually want to eat, and treat every person who walks through the door like they've been coming here for years — because chances are, they have.
Since 1982
Over 40 years serving the Upper East Side
Handpicked Selection
Small-batch chocolates and classic confections
Local & Trusted
A neighborhood staple for four decades
The Collection
Something for
every sweet tooth
From velvety truffles to tangy hard candies, our shelves are stocked with treats worth savored — and gifts worth giving.
Old-Fashioned Candies
The kind you remember — lemon drops, peppermint sticks, butterscotch discs, and licorice the way it used to be.
Popular
Gift Boxes & Baskets
Curated assortments wrapped in our signature packaging — perfect for birthdays, holidays, or just because.
Lollipops & Suckers
Artisan lollipops in seasonal flavors and classic favorites — a hit with kids and adults alike.
Coffee & Hot Chocolate
Rich, locally sourced coffee and velvety hot chocolate — available by the cup at our café counter or to go.
Seasonal
Seasonal & Holiday
Pumpkin spice in autumn, peppermint in winter, and everything bright and festive in between.
The Café
Sit down.
Stay a while.
Pull up a chair at our counter and order a cup of something warm — our coffee is roasted locally, our hot chocolate is stirred by hand, and the view out the window is always worth a moment.
Whether you're grabbing a quick espresso between meetings or settling in with a chocolate croissant and a good book, our café corner is your spot on the block.
- Single-origin pour-over and espresso drinks
- Hand-stirred hot chocolate with whipped cream
- Fresh pastries and chocolate-dipped treats daily
- Indoor counter seating and a welcoming atmosphere
What Neighbors Say
Loved by the
block
"
This is my go-to when I need a last-minute gift or just want to treat myself. The truffles are unreal, and the staff always remembers my name.
"
My kids still ask to stop here every time we walk past. Forty years and they haven't changed a thing — and honestly, that's exactly why we keep coming back.
"
Best hot chocolate in the neighborhood, hands down. I stop by after work at least twice a week — it's become my little ritual.
Stop By Today
The door's open and
the candy's calling
Whether you're craving something specific or just want to browse the shelves, we're here every day — ready to help you find exactly what you're looking for.
Visit Us
Find us on
the corner
Address
219 E 85th St
New York, NY 10028
New York, NY 10028
Phone
1212-288-7690
Hours
Mon – Sat: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
