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BonBon - A Swedish Candy Co.
130 Allen St, New York, NY 10002, United States
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Ko
Review №1

Always a great experience, especially today. A staff member called to tell me they were out of one candy I ordered. I asked him to sub his favorite sour candy and now I have a new favorite! Truly a gem in the neighborhood.

De
Review №2

Lots of yummy Swedish candies to try! My best friend comes up from DC just to visit the store. Super friendly staff and just a fun experience!

Ro
Review №3

The best candy store in the world! Love going on Sundays to get a Swedish hot dog!

Te
Review №4

Love this place! Super friendly/ knowledgeable staff, also met one of the owners who was really nice and helpful as we made selections. Lots of sour gummies and licorice (plenty of gluten/free and gelatin-free options!). They also had a lot of chocolate/sweet candies too. Very clean, fun decoration & vibe. Definitely will be back for more :)

Da
Review №5

Best candy selection in town and the friendliest service! Big assortment of authentic European sweets. Perfect place to pick up a treat. I will definitely be back.

Al
Review №6

Absolutely amazing and friendly place. I went here on my birthday and all the staff were so incredibly kind, they let me try a large selection of black licorice, all of which were amazing! All of the candies I bought are so incredibly good, especially the salted black licorices.

Ma
Review №7

Swedish Hotdogs on Sundays are a game changer. We’ve been coming for candy but this is the first hotdog we’ve had. I was recommended the Original with the Works and was absolutely impressed.The candy on its own is next level. Swedish sour candy is my favorite. The lips and skulls... tasty!

Ja
Review №8

Amazing candy shop. Glad I don’t live closer because I would stop in once a day. Really friendly staff. Highly recommend!

Ch
Review №9

It was lovely and the environment is welcoming. Amazing place.

Mi
Review №10

Amazing, chewy, and unique candy! Definitely a fun stop. The staff was very friendly and helpful in introducing us the different Swedish candies, even giving us a few samples. Because of COVID, they could only let one group in at a time, so there was a bit of a line outside.

su
Review №11

Go Sunday, they have a hot dog stand and ice cream. Delicious mini hot dogs for $7 dollars.

Ca
Review №12

Amazing candy store filled with a huge variety of delicious Swedish candy. If you love Swedish candy, you will not be disappointed. If you have never had it, you MUST go and taste what you have been missing. Owners are friendly and helpful and the shop is well designed (it you are in to that which I am!)

Ro
Review №13

Yum YumSara has been patient, super friendly and simply amazing. My favorites are the marshmallows (vanilla and strawberry) I never used to care about marshmallows but decided to try the ones from bonbon NYC. After receiving my order, I was so pleasantly surprised at how delicious they were!!!!! Not only the marshmallows but all the candies I ordered. Not only delicious but fresh, I haven’t been to the store I only placed the orders online but will visit If I’m ever in town.Thank you, Sara, for your amazing professionalism and sweetness and thank you Bonbonnyc for the delicious sweets YUM YUM :)

Pa
Review №14

What a great find. Great Swedish candy store. The still offer loose candy and pick it for you now after Covid. Great staff a ton of really different candy. When I can’t stop by in person, I will be ordering online....

Gr
Review №15

Most extensive selection of good candy in the city. Great selection of sour candy and chocolates. They do hot dogs outside when its nice on weekends. Good vibe and friendly and fun people work there

Ty
Review №16

Excellent service, amazing candy, and they really help you find what you like. The grapefruit skulls are amazing.

Si
Review №17

The shop staff is super friendly and always go above and beyond. My daughter loves this place. And the candy is amazing.

Co
Review №18

BonBon offers the most special gift boxes of candy! Ive now shared with friends, family, and clients; all giving HUGE thanks. The packaging is beautiful, theyre happy to include a personalized note, and the candy is absolutely scrumptious! BonBon gift boxes will continue to be my go-to gift for anyone special.

Ca
Review №19

Great place to come try🥳🌟😌

kh
Review №20

We live right by the shop, which I can’t tell is a good thing or not, as we frequent it often. The people are so nice and welcoming and the candy options are amazing! Highly recommend

La
Review №21

If you are looking for Swedish candy in NYC this shop is the place to be! When you enter the store you receive a warm welcome! Their assortment is amazing and service is always super friendly! Unfortunately I have not been able to stop by this last year but their online ordering works great as well. Please consider opening a shop in Miami :) See you soon!

Je
Review №22

A sign and sight of the times. Candy at premium prices packaged in premium paper.

Ma
Review №23

There is nothing like this candy store in all of NY, and maybe the US. If you’re looking for the best salty, black licorice - this is the place! Incredible selection, delightful and knowledgeable staff, and pristine inside. After stopping by for the first time, I couldn’t stop telling my friends and family about it. I’m so grateful to BonBon for bringing authentic Swedish sweets to a corner of NY!

Ja
Review №24

Satisfies my sweet tooth every time. They have vegan candy options! On the more expensive side, but candy quality is worth it.

Ni
Review №25

Discovered Bon Bon from a friend who sent a very generous house warming gift. I lived in Sweden and would frequent the video store to get Swedish candy every week. Bon Bons candy is just as fresh as the candy in Sweden. They have an incredible variety to choose from. I will continue to order from Bon Bon because I am a candy freak!

Sa
Review №26

This place is full of all types of yummy from Sweden. I don’t get there often but when I do it’s going to be a party. I’ve met all three of the guys running this place and they are really nice people. Not withstanding the samples lol. Awesome place and on Uber Eats. #sweden #swedishcandy #sankofatafari #kingofcoffeenyc #nyc #ubereats

Sa
Review №27

My happy place :))))) if you are having a bad day BonBon is the place to go to brighten it up

Sa
Review №28

I’m absolutely in love with this place.Not only is the decor itself super cute and instagrammable, but they have so many delicious candies!Most people in the USA aren’t huge fans of licorice or salted licorice, but in Europe licorice is a staple most people do love to eat (haribo in Italy has so many licorice options you’d be surprised).If you’re a fan of licorice you’ll find this to be your heaven - they have all sorts of kinds to pick from: sweet, salty, fruity... you’ll have plenty to choose from!If you’re not a fan, don’t worry: you’ll find your fix of chocolate, gummies, jellies, as well as chocolate bars and gum.I’ll definitely be back - and hopefully they’ll open more stores all around the city!

Ka
Review №29

This candy store is the only thing that has brought a smile on my face in the year 2020. The customer service is fantastic, the candy is incredible, the decor just fab. All around 10/10 spot would def recommend to anyone in NYC looking for a cute place to stop by or to anyone anywhere else who’s looking for unique treats to try! The sour candy skulls and lips are amazing!

Em
Review №30

I honestly don’t even really like candy but this place is so freaking bomb. so so delicious and if you’re not a candy person it would make a really great gift.

Ol
Review №31

Even amidst a global pandemic the store is so friendly and welcoming. The Employees make you feel like royalty, and it is such an amazing place. The selection of candies and chocaltes are amazing and so authentic. Truly an amazing place.

Ke
Review №32

I’m visiting NYC from Orlando. I’m a candy shop connoisseur I’ve been to candy shops all over the United States , all over the world. BonBon is easily number one. It FEELS like happiness. I went twice, & both days I was treated like family. The assortment of candy is so different , interesting & delicious. The employees offer samples just fit to your tasting. It’s such a happy place. They follow Covid 19 guidelines & I felt extremely safe. If ever there was a shop that I would compare to Wonka’s factory , this would be the one. I’ll be back everytime I’m back in NYC.Thank you for making my experience unforgettable!

Me
Review №33

Delicious, delightful, friendly and clean. So many goodies to choose from

Vi
Review №34

This place is absolutely amazing and you need to go ASAP! The owner is the absolute sweetest man I’ve ever met and made our experience magical. I genuinely felt like I was in Willy Wonka & the chocolate factory. Such an amazing experience I cannot begin to explain. It really made my day:)

La
Review №35

Okay, so I originally found this store on Uber Eats one night when I was craving candy and no other store was open (they are open late until 12am and deliver)! Then, I decided to go in person and the store felt magical. It is decorated so well I feel like Im in Willy Wonkas candy factory! The customer service was amazing and the owners were working the store which made it so much better because its a small local business! If you want a cool experience, come here! Oh, and they have soft serve and sodas!

Mi
Review №36

Well, we knew we loved Bon Bon’s product when we ordered it online...but after visiting the NYC store this week, we are officially Bon Bon super fans — because of Sarah! The store itself is absolutely adorable, but Sarah is so joyful and helpful and truly makes you fall in love with the whole experience. Oh, also, the soft serve x daim bar topping = out of this world. 10 stars for Sarah and Bon Bon!

Al
Review №37

What a lovely home away from home. Stash up on lösviktsgodis, Kalles, Marabou and many other genuine, Swedish treats.

Mi
Review №38

Best candy shop Ive ever been to. The combination of the amazing candy (gummy, sour, licorice, chocolate; all imported from Sweden), and the lovely, helpful people, are what made me a regular. I wont be getting my candy from anywhere else.

ya
Review №39

Nice small candy store. My daughter loves it!

Pi
Review №40

Perfect! To all the Scandinavian candy junkies. Great selection, good prices!

Mi
Review №41

Nice candy place 🙂

Ma
Review №42

My fav NYC candy store! I order from here allll the time for delivery. It is always packed so nicely, sealed, and with a personal little ty note. Love it!!!

As
Review №43

Loved this store! Also one of the owners was there (presumably an owner), and he was just so nice! He let us sample some of the candy and was very friendly. I don’t live in New York but my friend does and when I come back to visit next month I know we’re coming here!

Le
Review №44

The employees are one of the sweetest treats in the shop. The candy is marvelous and gluten free. Whether it’s sour, gooey, sweet or chewy the employees will find you the perfect candy. The whole fam loves it!

Ne
Review №45

Everything about this place is excellent! From service to the sweets and day specials they like to put on. Basically not coming here is a crime in its self.Even during these crazy times, this shop has been stable serving up treats to the community and working to make the small section of street on front of the shop attractive.Come and bring them your support.

Je
Review №46

Best Candy period! Guilt free, GF, vegan and such a great variety of candy, cookies, chips and other goodies from Scandinavia. The owners are cool dudes too.

Da
Review №47

Candy, hotdogs and free beer what could be sweeter?

se
Review №48

Best candy in New York! Love the place

El
Review №49

Amazing selection and generous staff. Try these two if you like licorice and sour gummies.

Vi
Review №50

Brought my Swedish friend here today and it put a huge smile on her face! Sarah was knowledgeable, friendly, and eager to help us learn more about what the shop offers! We picked up some treats and will definitely come back soon! Great job with socially distanced service!

An
Review №51

Found them a little before Sockerbit and they have a bigger selection and ship way faster. Candy is amazinggggggg, they also have a lot of packaged candies we’ve been trying one by one like the elderflower flavored Swedish fish ahhhh

sw
Review №52

Pretty place with lot of different candy .a friend walk in to get few candies..very nice customer service

He
Review №53

Delicious swedish candy and super friendly staff

M
Review №54

Best experience.Best service. Delicious treats. Very cute shop. Love the merchTheir ice cream is delicious

Ja
Review №55

First time at this store. First of all what a great selection and they keep a fresh inventory of goodies here at all times!!! The store associates helped me find everything I was looking for and were incredibly friendly and I will certainly be returning here soon. So great to have a local Swedish store easily accessible here in NYC!! Thank you!! 🇸🇪

Mi
Review №56

Our best friends in the LES sent me and my wife a mix bag of sour candies from BonBon a while back and we were hooked. We went ahead and placed an order online of some of our faves from the first order and then a couple new ones to try out. Upon delivery in Atlanta we realized that theyd all melted together into large gummy cubes. It was a major bummer. I reached out to their customer service email to let them know about the issue and Sara promptly responded and told me they were working on new packaging for the summer. She replaced my entire order and even threw in some Sour Strawberries (my favorite) that were out of stock when I originally placed my order. I was blown away by Saras service and BonBon has a new fan for life. Support local businesses!!!

Da
Review №57

Might be great, I will have to find out on another visit. This time the staff was more interested in their phones than they are customers. How can you stop to text when you have a line waiting to spend money? I will say, management was quick to make contact concerning my experience, which is appreciated. I will give it another try next time Im in the area, and hopefully have a better experience.

t
Review №58

Nicest people.. great desert spot and store for Swedish goods

K
Review №59

I LOVE this candy shop and I love love love the service! Best candy in NYC!

Ge
Review №60

This place is great. The candy is fresh, and the staff is really helpful. Little did I know before walking in that the Scandinavians are pretty crazy about their licorice.You got a try some of the saltier licorice. It’s wild stuff.

Al
Review №61

Thank you to the almighty Gods of candy for having sent to the L.E.S. this joint..!!Who knew Swedish candy could rock this much,...right...?addictive...Either you get it or you you dont...not for everyone

Ne
Review №62

Bon Bon has a very good selection of Swedish candy including raspberry salt licorice skulls which are difficult to find anywhere else. The store has a lot of personality and their soft serve ice cream with salt licorice syrup and sprinkles is worth many visits.

Je
Review №63

BEST CANDY STORE EXPERIENCE EVER. Ive now been to to this spot 4 times and had an awesome experience every single time. The candy is imported from Sweden so it adheres to strict EU food guidelines, and it is also DELICIOUS!!! Im not a big fan of licorice but they have a large selection of real high quality licorice and salted licorice. My favorites so far are the gummy strawberries & eggs, and the cola Ferrari!!!! Fav chocolate is the orange chocolate wedges. Do yourself a favor and check this place out.

Ke
Review №64

So many Swedish treats! Great customer service.

Lo
Review №65

Lovely shop with amazing selection of gormet marshmallows!!

To
Review №66

Too good!

Gi
Review №67

A little gem in the Lower East Side! They have a huge range of Swedish candies and all are really good! Service was nice and friendly! I definitely have to come back to try their ice cream and hot dogs!

Ti
Review №68

One of my favorite places to go in new York city, this place is awesome - if you love pick and mix, but with the best candy you can buy in NYC, this is the store for you.Weve been a couple of times in the last week and both times the staff have been awesome, the vibe of the shop is awesome, and the candy tastes great.We will definitely be back.

Ma
Review №69

As a Swede place is awesome, genuine Swedish candy and auxiliary products. Great hot dogs on Sundays!

Se
Review №70

Great place. I’m Swedish and somehow they’ve managed to have fresher candy than you can get back home. The people working there are super-cool too. If you’re craving some candy, I’d recommend getting it from BonBon

Lu
Review №71

A wonderful choice of treats and candies. I love going there even if is just for a couple of swedish candies.

Ra
Review №72

All my favorite candys in one place!

Da
Review №73

Cute shop with nice vibes. Regaled with interesting stories of Swedish candy intake and free samples of gummies.

MS
Review №74

Great little place with loads of Swedish candy. I was served by a very friendly and helpful Brit. I ended up buying way more than I initially had in mind!

Ek
Review №75

Different in a good way!

Ad
Review №76

I have dreams of this place. Their Rambo Strawberry haunts me in my sleep. Seriously an incredible spot, and the employees are very nice – if youre not sure what you like, ask for some recommendations!

Ja
Review №77

Fantastic selection of Swedish candy and other Swedish goods. The staff here are always super friendly and genuine. All this stuff is legit and imported from Sweden unlike some other places that sell Swedish style candy that is made elsewhere.

Li
Review №78

Amazing place. Owners and staff are so nice, constantly offering to let you try candies and really just want people to enjoy them as much as they do! If they offer you licorice don’t be scared, some of it is good even if you think you won’t like it.Great range of different gummies and chocolate. This australian was super happy to have candy made with real sugar again! They do also have sugar free options. Try the soft serve ice cream too!

Pe
Review №79

Delicious Swedish experience! I wish I lived in NY so I could go more often!! The candy was very fresh and tasted much better than what I am used to as an American. The owners were very nice and enjoyable. Thanks!

Ja
Review №80

A friendly shop with tasty treats.

Li
Review №81

Love BonBon- not only is the candy addictive but the staff is incredibly welcoming and informed about their selection. Always offering samples and having a good time in the shop. Once you try the candy nearly impossible to not go back ...!

Cl
Review №82

Parked outside of this little shop and coerced my brother and cousin to go in. Was greeted happily by the salesperson and offered free samples. Amazing gummies and candies available - can’t wait to go back!

in
Review №83

We had an experience like you read about in a book as a kid. Really good candy without all the chemicals and colors. Great staff. Real gem of a place.

Sa
Review №84

Amazing candy + super fun staff. They have an unbelievable selection, visiting the store is definitely an adventure. BonBon boxes make great gifts, easy to order online as well:)

Ro
Review №85

BonBon has the best candy ever!!! I go at least once a week because it is that good. Im also an avid candy consumer so my expertise in the area is incredibly high, and I can validate its the best not only in NYC but maybe the country. They import everything from Sweden, they let you try everything (I think? hey- better to ask forgiveness than permission), and one of the best parts is the really awesome guys running it. They have stayed open late for me on multiple occasions when I simply need candy to fuel my existence. They also deliver all over the city, super late and super quick (theyre on everything too - seamless, postmates, uber eats, etc.). If you dont like candy, go in for the experience - sometimes they have hot dogs. You never know.

Sa
Review №86

Its Magic!

Mx
Review №87

The layout of the store is cute, too much licorice, so confusing with so many new things to figure out what to buy, pretty expensive for a pound of candy. Staff are friendly, but the transition experience to engage Swedish culture wasn’t easy to navigate or pleasant. Wish there was more chocolate, fizz candy, kid friendly, and affordable.

Ri
Review №88

Cute and delicious ~ Rambo Strawberry Dreamin’ 🍓♥️

Em
Review №89

If you are a candy fanatic you have met your match made in heaven!! Sour Skulls are a must. The amazing team even gave me a sneak peak tasting into the amazing soft serve launching this week!!!!

De
Review №90

Reminded me of my days in Copenhagen. Including all the strong salmiak lakrids I remember, plus Marabou chocolates (so many flavors now!) and, for some reason, Knorr Hollandaise mix. 😀

Sa
Review №91

Such a fun experience!!

Ph
Review №92

This place is awesome! All the wonderful candies I remember from childhood trips to Sweden, with the added benefit of carrying Kalles caviar, Julmust, and more! The staff is amazing, too. They literally chased me down the street to give me back my credit card that I accidentally left there!

Ed
Review №93

I love these guy, they’re always waving at me when I walk by. Top notch customer service. The candy is FIRE, delicious candy from Sweden. Who knew real Swedish fish would taste better than reg ones #growingupisatrap

Ma
Review №94

The best candy i’ve ever had. and now they have ice cream!! try the amazing hazelnut syrup topping for me. i can’t have anymore because i’m allergic, but in that brief moment preceding the recognition of my folly, i was in heaven.

Al
Review №95

Honestly, best soft serve ice cream I’ve had in forever. And toppings are unbeatable. Like crazy good. It’s all I can think about😭!!!!!!

J
Review №96

Really nice and delightful candy store. Nice gluten free options and regular candies.

Av
Review №97

Great, cozy little candy shop PACKED with everything swedish and sweet. Huge selection, friendly staff

Ta
Review №98

The best. Amazing service. Amazing candy.

Mr
Review №99

Love this place....so does my dentist! Super nice people too.

Ma
Review №100

Best Swedish candy I’ve had! The widest variation I’ve seen in town and great prices.

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  • Address:130 Allen St, New York, NY 10002, United States
  • Site:http://bonbonnyc.com/
  • Phone:+1 212-786-0094
Categories
  • Candy store
  • Chocolate shop
  • Corporate gift supplier
  • Ice cream shop
Working hours
  • Monday:10AM–12AM
  • Tuesday:10AM–12AM
  • Wednesday:10AM–12AM
  • Thursday:10AM–12AM
  • Friday:10AM–12AM
  • Saturday:10AM–12AM
  • Sunday:10AM–12AM
Service options
  • No-contact delivery:Yes
  • Delivery:Yes
  • In-store pickup:Yes
  • Takeout:Yes
Health & safety
  • Mask required:Yes
  • Temperature check required:Yes
  • Staff wear masks:Yes
  • Staff get temperature checks:Yes
  • Staff required to disinfect surfaces between visits:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
Planning
  • Quick visit:Yes
Payments
  • NFC mobile payments:Yes
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