Economy Candy Explained

Economy Candy
Foundation:	in New York City, New York, United States
Location Country:	United States
Area Served:	United States
Industry:	Confectionery sales
Products:	Candies
Homepage:	https://economycandy.com/

Economy Candy is a candy store in the Lower East Side New York City.^[1] It was established in 1937.^[1] The managers are the Cohen family.^[1]

Serious Eats described Economy Candy as the craziest and best candy store in New York City.^[2]

The store celebrated its 85th anniversary in July 2022.^[3]

Economy Candy stocks many branded candies, including older brands which are difficult to find elsewhere.^[4]

The Cohen family who owns the store also has a history of themselves working at the store.^[5]

In February 2023 the store announced its first expansion location, which will be in the Chelsea Market.^[6]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Soto . Kaly . Candy of All Stripes, in Stores in New York City . The New York Times . 28 October 2010.
2. Web site: Falkowitz . Max . A Tour of Economy Candy, the Best and Craziest Candy Store in NYC . Serious Eats . en . 9 August 2018.
3. Web site: Weaver . Shaye . Economy Candy is throwing a block party to celebrate 85 years in business . Time Out New York . 29 July 2022.
4. Web site: Nadelson . Reggie . A New York Sweet Shop Out of Childhood Dreams . The New York Times . 28 December 2021.
5. Web site: Berger . Joseph . Trendiness Among the Tenements . The New York Times . 2 September 2004.
6. Web site: Orlow . Emma . New York Icon Economy Candy Is Expanding for First Time in Nearly 90 Years . Eater NY . en . 3 February 2023.