Candy and chocolate
New York loves chocolate! Alongside the American chocolate brands, you will find in New York the most famous Belgian and French names. And don't forget to check out the incredible M&M's store...
The statue of Liberty made with M&M's ! (Photo Didier Forray)
Chocolates and Candies in New York
- You’ll quickly notice: Americans love sweets! So it’s no surprise to see so many candy stores and chocolatiers in New York. According to manufacturer estimates, there are about forty confectioners in New York, not to mention numerous Belgian and Swiss chocolatiers who have corners here and there.
- Our list mainly highlights American chocolatiers and confectioners because, while you’re in New York, you might as well discover local specialties. You’ll find the must-have M&M’s but not only. New York has its own artisanal chocolatiers and confectioners. Their creations will surprise you!
The 10 Best Chocolatiers and Candy Shops in New York
Modern Chocolate
Joan Coukos, president of Modern Chocolate, was born in New York. She studied the art of chocolate with French, Belgian, American and Swiss chocolatiers. Since then, she has opened her own shop and is also a member of the New York Women’s Culinary Alliance.
Address: 27 West 20th Street, Suite 904, 9th floor, between Fifth Avenue and 6th Avenue.
Neighborhood: Flatiron District.
Metro: 23rd St.
Hershey’s
Hershey’s is one of the most important American brands of candies and chocolates. The brand welcomes you in its flagship on Times Square.
Address: 701 7th Avenue/47th Street.
Neighborhood: Midtown.
Metro: 49 St.
Jacques Torres Chocolate
Jacques Torres was born in Bandol, France. He fell in love with the art of dessert at a young age. Today, this Frenchman settled in New York offers a wide range of chocolates, not forgetting brownies and cookies. His very first shop is located in Brooklyn.
Address: 66 Water Street, Brooklyn.
Neighborhood: DUMBO.
Metro: York St.
La Maison du chocolat
Unmissable in Paris, La Maison du chocolat has also settled outside French borders. In New York, La Maison du chocolat even has 4 addresses. The largest one is located in the Upper East Side.
Address: 1018 Madison Avenue, between 78th Street et 79th Street.
Neighborhood: Upper East Side.
Metro: 77 St.
Li-Lac Chocolates
Li-Lac Chocolates is one of the oldest artisanal chocolate shops in New York. The brand was founded in 1923 by George Demetrious, a Greek chocolatier trained in France. Li-Lac Chocolates now offers more than 120 varieties of chocolates, including its famous “chocolate fudge” but also truffles, pralines, mousses, chocolate bars… Everything is obviously homemade for the greatest happiness of gourmets.
Address: 75 Greenwich Avenue.
Neighborhood: Greenwich Village.
Metro: 14th St.
M&M’s World
The M&M’s World is entirely dedicated to M&M’s, this small universally known candy, combining a chocolate heart and a colored sugar coating. The Times Square store is one of the craziest stores in New York. You will find all categories and all colors of M&M’s, as well as an infinite choice of derivative products.
M&M’s have their store in New York! Address: 1600 Broadway/49th Street.
Neighborhood: Midtown.
Metro: 49 St.
MarieBelle
Founded in 2000 by Maribel Lieberman, a chocolatier from Honduras, MarieBelle is for purists. She only uses cocoa beans from Latin America.
Address: 484 Broome Street.
Neighborhood: SoHo.
Metro: Spring St.
Mondel Chocolates
Since 1943, this chocolatier has enjoyed an excellent reputation in New York. Truffles, ganaches, orangettes, mint or coconut squares… Succumb to temptation! Enough to motivate you to push as far as Harlem.
Address: 2913 Broadway/114th Street.
Neighborhood: Harlem.
Metro: 116 St/Columbia University.
Serendipity3
Serendipity is the temple of hot chocolate and whipped cream! Taste in particular the famous “Hot Frrrozen Chocolate”.
A sweet treat from Serendipity. Address: 225 East 60th Street, between 2nd et 3rd Avenue.
Neighborhood: Upper East Side.
Metro: Lexington/59 St.
Williams Candy
Founded more than 75 years ago, Williams Candy is one of the most popular confectioners in Coney Island. The store has notably mastered the art of popcorn, ice cream, cotton candy, marshmallows and lollipops.
Address: 1318 Surf Avenue, Brooklyn.
Neighborhood: Coney Island.
Metro: Coney Island Stillwell Av.