Candy. Just the word alone sounds sugary-sweet. Chocolate, lollipops, jawbreakers, gumdrops, caramel, licorice…the list goes on. No region to live in is complete without a candy store, and Queens is no exception. Because at some point, everyone, even a dentist, gets a sweet tooth. So this year, if you feel like letting out your inner kid (or taking your kids here), then check out the Best Candy Store in Queens.
2024: Queens Voted Eddie’s Sweet Shop Best Candy Store!
Eddie’s Sweet Shop
105-29 Metropolitan Ave #1, Forest Hills
(718) 520-8514
Go back in time with a visit to Eddie’s Sweet Shop, Queens’ choice for Best Candy Store in the Best of the Boro contest. The century-old soda shop still features vintage touches that will transport visitors to a simpler (but no less tasty) time. The only thing more charming than the subway tile, wooden stools and neon signage is the care and craft that goes into the treats. Eddie’s makes their syrups in-house for an authentic soda fountain experience, and the menu includes timeless crowd-pleasers like malteds, egg creams, floats and tantalizing ice cream sundaes. Eddie’s Sweet Shop has plenty of modern-day sweets to choose from as well, ensuring you’ll have any sugar craving (or nostalgia craving) thoroughly satisfied.
2023: Queens Voted Eddie’s Sweet Shop Best Candy Store!
Eddie’s Sweet Shop
105-29 Metropolitan Ave, Forest Hills
(718) 520-8514
Take a trip back in time with a visit to Eddie’s Sweet Shop on Metropolitan Avenue in Forest Hills. As one of the oldest suppliers of sweet treats, Queens residents from near and far continue to rave about the wide assortment of treats that Eddie’s Sweet Shop has to offer. One of the better reasons to visit this historic sweet shop is their wide assortment of ice cream sundaes and old fashioned milkshakes. Especially on a hot summer’s day, nothing cools you down faster than basking in the shop’s friendly atmosphere with friends, and sharing a bite of whatever can satiate your sweet tooth. If you ever wanted to know what it was like to hang out in an olde fashioned ice cream parlor, head over to Eddie’s Sweet Shop.
2022: Queens Voted Eddie’s Sweet Shop Best Candy Store!
Eddie’s Sweet Shop
105-29 Metropolitan Ave, Forest Hills
(718) 520-8514
Got a sweet tooth? Eddie’s Sweet Shop in Forest Hills has been satisfying the sweet cravings of Queens residents for decades. The shop has plenty of sweet treats to choose from, many of which can be scattered across Eddie’s iconic ice cream dessert options. This little corner store provides a comfortable atmosphere for friends to come together and enjoy a treat on the weekend (or at any point during the week, whatever floats your boat!) from their huge display case of beloved candies. Whether you want to enjoy your treats in the shop or take them to go, you’re in for a tasty experience. So what are you waiting for? Get over to Eddie’s Sweet Shop!
2021: Queens Voted Eddie’s Sweet Shop Best Candy Store!
Eddie’s Sweet Shop
105-29 Metropolitan Ave, Forest Hills
(718) 520-8514
If you’ve got a sweet tooth, look no further than Eddie’s Sweet Shop in Forest Hills. When it comes to candy, Eddie’s Sweet Shop is the place to go for that quick sweet treat. The store is stocked with the best candy that will surely satisfy your taste buds and satiate that sweet tooth, regardless of what time of day you decide to stop by. It has tons of sweet options that you can use to top one of Eddie’s Sweet Shop’s iconic menu items, including its delicious milkshakes and ice cream sundaes. Eddie’s truly is the best in the biz when it comes to sweet things, so be sure to swing by whenever you get the crave for something sweet.
2020: Queens Voted Eddie’s Sweet Shop Best Candy Store!
Eddie’s Sweet Shop
105-29 Metropolitan Ave, Forest Hills
(718) 520-8514 – www.facebook.com/EddiesSweetShop
Step back in time and enjoy the treats of yesteryear at Eddie’s Sweet Shop in Forest Hills. The century-old soda fountain shop serves up massive ice cream sundaes, shakes and malts. This classic corner store boasts an interior that is warm, friendly and harkens back to the days of old. Along with their ice cream, Eddie’s has an enormous selection of candies. Their staff is also professional and friendly. If you’re looking to visit the bygone age of ice cream parlors and candy stores, be sure to stop by Eddie’s Sweet Shop, the best candy store in Queens.
2019: Queens Voted Eddie’s Sweet Shop Best Candy Store!
Eddie’s Sweet Shop
105-29 Metropolitan Ave Forest Hills
718-520-8514 – www.facebook.com/EddiesSweetShop
Step back in time and enjoy the treats of yesteryear at Eddie’s Sweet Shop in Forest Hills. The century old soda fountain serves up massive ice cream sundaes, shakes and malts. This classic corner store boasts an interior that is warm, friendly and harkens back to the days of old. Along with their ice cream, Eddie’s has an enormous selection of candies. Their staff is also professional and friendly. If you’re looking to visit the bygone age of ice cream parlors and candy stores, be sure to stop by Eddie’s Sweet Shop, the best candy store in Queens.
2018: Queens Voted Aigner Chocolate Best Candy Store!
Aigner Chocolate
103-02 Metropolitan Ave, Forest Hills, NY 11375
(718) 544-1850 – www.aignerchocolates.com
“Founded in 1930, Aigner Chocolates is one of the oldest chocolate and confectionery shops in NYC. Owned by the same family for three generations, the Aigners have recently passed the recipes and traditions of chocolate making to the new owners, Mark Libertini and Rachel Kellner. Mark and Rachel plan on continuing the rich tradition of making Austrian style chocolate using the same antique equipment and techniques that has made Aigner a New York City institution. Mark and Rachel are honored to be a part of generations of tradition and hope to help create new traditions in the years to come.”
2017: Queens Voted Eddie’s Sweet Shop Best Candy Store!
Eddie’s Sweet Shop
105-29 Metropolitan Ave #1, Forest Hills, NY 11375
(718) 520-8514
Eddie’s Sweet Shop is the gem in Queens that isn’t only rare in the city, but the country. Thank goodness it has been preserved after all these years, mostly thanks to loyal customers and great owners. Eddie’s Sweet Shop includes a century-old soda fountain that offers up huge, fresh homemade-ice-cream sundaes, malteds, shakes, and egg creams.
