Posted in Buffalo
May 08, 2017
This Massive Candy Store In Buffalo Will Make You Feel Like A Kid Again
There are few things in life that bring the joy and nostalgia of setting foot in a candy store. The phrase “Like a kid in a candy store” came into existence for a reason, and at Parkside Candy Co., that reason is realized time and time again. Step inside this vintage candy store to get a taste of the good ol’ days (and really good candy, too).
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According to The Parkside Candy Story, "...One day came a vision, the vision of a candy shoppe that would surpass even the most modern in its beauty and convenience." And thus began Parkside Candies.
The original shoppe was located at Main Street and Oakland Avenue, but you can find it today at 3208 Main Street in Buffalo.
Including an old-fashioned ice cream parlor, serving up delicious sundaes and frozen concoctions.
Beautiful checker board floors, vintage tables and chairs, and stunning display cases and shelves adorn the interior of the shoppe.
Parkside Candy Co. makes some of the best confections around, which is a major reason the shoppe has been successful for nearly a century!
While the owners of Parkside Candy Co. could chalk their success up to several different factors (delicious chocolates, to name one), they actually credit their popularity with one secret ingredient: family.
Okay, so there might be one more secret to the shoppe's success. Parkside Candy is known for their amazing sponge candy, available in orange, milk, and dark chocolate.
While it was originally founded by the Kaiser family, the Buffafonte family purchased the shoppe and has owned it since, with three generations of the family working for various aspects of the business.
Visit Parkside Candy Co. the next time you're in Buffalo and you'll see what they mean by acting like a kid in a candy store. You just can't resist feeling happy when you're surrounded by delicious candies and sweets!
To learn more about the history of Parkside Candy, visit their website and read the “sweet” story behind Parkside Candy Co. here!
Are you craving chocolate yet? Head to Parkside Candy Co. to indulge! Be sure to share your favorite Parkside Candy treats and memories in the comments below.
