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Economy Candy

Worth it. The oldest candy store in New York City, Economy Candy is easily one of the best places to visit in the Lower East Side for those with a sweet tooth.

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Address
108 Rivington St Directions
Subway
F, J, M, Z to Delancey St-Essex St, 2 min
Website
economycandy.com

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The popular Lower East Side candy store has been able to get its hands on both new, trendy candy and the old-school classics throughout its three generations of ownership.

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The oldest candy store in New York City, Economy Candy is easily one of the best places to visit in the Lower East Side for those with a sweet tooth. The store is filled (practically to the ceiling) with every sweet treat imaginable. Instead of flashy displays, the no-frills candy store focuses on packing every nook and cranny with sugary delights.

Economy Candy is also one of the best places in the Lower East Side to find rare or special candy. The popular Lower East Side candy store has been able to get its hands on both new, trendy candy and the old-school classics throughout its three generations of ownership. You’ll be hard-pressed to find something Economy Candy doesn’t have (there are over 2000 candy varieties).

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