When I was a kid in the late 70s, there was a real, old-fashioned, penny candy store around the corner from my house in Westerly, R.I. called Munsells. Old Mr. Munsell who had to have been close to 90, had run the store since he opened it back in the 1920s. It was just like you'd see in the movies, truly. Old-fashioned glass display cases were full of glass jars with every kind of candy you could imagine. Little paper bags, you could load up for a dollar or so. They had some regular groceries as well, but for me, it was heaven. I was so lucky to have been able to experience a place like that during a time when those kinds of places were a rarity. To be a kid again.
One of the happiest places in all of NYC. Been going there for thirty years. Always so cute to see little kiddos enter this place for the very first time!!
It was a great segment. I live in New York and I didn't know about this place I will definitely go check it out. It's great to see family-owned company last for so long, and be so loved by so many. 🍬
Martha asking the little girl if she likes coming to the Candy Shop everyday and the girl almost replying "what kind of question is that?!" 🤣 What a great segment this was for the inner child!
They even have my childhood favorite : Blackjack gum! The licorice flavored gum that makes your tongue black. And they have just about every type of candy that I would buy as a kid in the 1950's from long gone Sid s Candy Store on Avenue P and east Third Street in Brooklyn.
I remember as a kid in San Diego, all of us children that went to the boys & girls club after school, would walk up to the ice cream truck to by all sorts of goodies. Amazing memories, and what a fantastic candy shop in NYC!
Gasp! My brother brings me Japanese Kit Kats when he comes home, and I had no idea some places have them here in the States! I want to get on a plane right now...
You can now find Japanese Kit Kat chocolates in many Asian markets across America, not just this NYC candy shop. I can easily spot them at Korean markets (H-Mart is expanding everywhere now), Vietnamese markets, markets in Chinatowns, and other Japanese franchise stores across many US states like Daiso and Mitsuwa Marketplace. And I don’t even live in California or Hawaii where there are lots of Japanese. I even buy things like kamaboko and konnyaku on bi-weekly basis. Of course not every flavor of Japanese Kit Kat is available (hello, there are about 200 of them) but you’ll surely find matcha and strawberry flavors. You just need to venture more and know where to get them.
In Mexico I have seen candy stores like this. Not international but with many varieties of candy. In Dener I also seen and bought candy like this. Very nice.
Unfortunately, the best item Economy Candy used to have, Rocky Road Chocolate, is no more. There were two varieties, dark and milk chocolate. It was sold by the pound, and came in large blocks, which were cut to the customer's order. The story goes, that the candy was so irresistible, the staff got addicted and ate more than it sold. So, it was discontinued, sometime in the 70s, and is now a part of history and nostalgia for us old folks.
We have a store like that in Naperville, IL, and it looks quite similar to the one seen here. I’m always getting so much of those Willy Wonka vibes, whenever I’m in there.
I've been looking for Slap Sticks! Help me find some, the company went out of business recently, and another company hasn't picked up making them. I come to NYC once a year!!!
Great story. Just want to personally add that I lost 90 pounds in 2017 by going on a No Sugar, No Flour diet. I haven't had any sugar 5 years. And I've never regretted it. Candy tastes great. But it isn't worth it for my healthy. Not even in moderation.
When I was a kid in the late 70s, there was a real, old-fashioned, penny candy store around the corner from my house in Westerly, R.I. called Munsells. Old Mr. Munsell who had to have been close to 90, had run the store since he opened it back in the 1920s. It was just like you'd see in the movies, truly. Old-fashioned glass display cases were full of glass jars with every kind of candy you could imagine. Little paper bags, you could load up for a dollar or so. They had some regular groceries as well, but for me, it was heaven. I was so lucky to have been able to experience a place like that during a time when those kinds of places were a rarity. To be a kid again.
A little paper bag loaded up at Economy Candy would probably set you back $40. You can’t go home again.
One of the happiest places in all of NYC. Been going there for thirty years. Always so cute to see little kiddos enter this place for the very first time!!
Thank you for keeping your Grandfather’s dream alive
3rd generation business are super rare. I wish them sweet success!
It was a great segment. I live in New York and I didn't know about this place I will definitely go check it out. It's great to see family-owned company last for so long, and be so loved by so many. 🍬
A treat for someone that has a sweet tooth. I can see the store can be like heaven with different kinds of candy.
Going to the candy store brings out the inner child in all of us.
Martha asking the little girl if she likes coming to the Candy Shop everyday and the girl almost replying "what kind of question is that?!" 🤣
What a great segment this was for the inner child!
I grew up near the candy store. So much fond memories.
What a sweet store! Jane also looks sweet in her red dress.
I live in Ny and I come her all the time. It’s my favorite candy shop
This is an amazing story thank you CBS Sunday Morning
These are the stories to watch, filled with love and happiness, thank you 🤗😍
What a little treasure! ❤️
I grew up on grand street, I love economy candy, I still go every time I’m back in the LES
I spent $70.00 in Economy Candy! It's got all the OLD SCHOOL candies....
$70 well spent.
HOW WONDERFUL, THIS TAKES ME BACK TO A MORE GRACEFUL TIME !
Economy Candy is a Big Apple institution, so glad it's still going strong!
They even have my childhood favorite : Blackjack gum! The licorice flavored gum that makes your tongue black. And they have just about every type of candy that I would buy as a kid in the 1950's from long gone Sid s Candy Store on Avenue P and east Third Street in Brooklyn.
Loved that as a kid!!
Thanks for posting this, CBS.
Awesome!. Definitely checking out this candy store when I visit NYC in November
Magical!! Every visit.
I remember as a kid in San Diego, all of us children that went to the boys & girls club after school, would walk up to the ice cream truck to by all sorts of goodies. Amazing memories, and what a fantastic candy shop in NYC!
You’re killing me, a diabetic
🍎🍊🍌🥬🫐🍆🍡🍧🍰🍦🍫🍯🍩
I gotta visit this place WOW!!!!
If I ever go to New York, I'm definitely going there.
I will be going to NYC in the next 2 years, and I am planning the same thing for my daughter. She will be in heaven.
Combine it with a trip to Katz's Deli and you will have a great day
Need more feel good stories STAT!
Gasp! My brother brings me Japanese Kit Kats when he comes home, and I had no idea some places have them here in the States! I want to get on a plane right now...
You can now find Japanese Kit Kat chocolates in many Asian markets across America, not just this NYC candy shop. I can easily spot them at Korean markets (H-Mart is expanding everywhere now), Vietnamese markets, markets in Chinatowns, and other Japanese franchise stores across many US states like Daiso and Mitsuwa Marketplace. And I don’t even live in California or Hawaii where there are lots of Japanese.
I even buy things like kamaboko and konnyaku on bi-weekly basis.
Of course not every flavor of Japanese Kit Kat is available (hello, there are about 200 of them) but you’ll surely find matcha and strawberry flavors. You just need to venture more and know where to get them.
I love that store 🏬, candy 🍭 heaven 👀💯😋🤤
I'm an adult and I would love to go there too LOL I always said if you don't like candy there is something wrong with you
In Mexico I have seen candy stores like this. Not international but with many varieties of candy. In Dener I also seen and bought candy like this. Very nice.
Who don't love candy!
Right on
Lovely story
Unfortunately, the best item Economy Candy used to have, Rocky Road Chocolate, is no more. There were two varieties, dark and milk chocolate. It was sold by the pound, and came in large blocks, which were cut to the customer's order. The story goes, that the candy was so irresistible, the staff got addicted and ate more than it sold. So, it was discontinued, sometime in the 70s, and is now a part of history and nostalgia for us old folks.
Waw beautiful candy's. I didn't no this excuse in nyc definitely will check it out
Give Me, Give Me, Give Me. I want, I want that, Give me that. Lol😋🍬🍭
i tried to go last time i was in nyc, nye 2019 but they were closed for new years day! sad we will have to try again next new years!!
This candy store is amazing I wish I can have it I will need the sugar-free kind
I got a sugar rush just by watching this video!!!! Almost into a sugar coma!! lmao
Ahh, I will visit on my next visit to NYC. Curiously, they did not mention if they sell any sugar free candy.
I'm sure they do.
I remember penny candy! I use to go to the pharmacy next door to the deli get 3 pieces of candy for a penny!
Grew up getting a special treat..
.being handed pennies to buy penny candy. I root beer barrels!
We have a store like that in Naperville, IL, and it looks quite similar to the one seen here.
I’m always getting so much of those Willy Wonka vibes, whenever I’m in there.
wonderful candy store in downtown Indianapolis, don't remember the name though
Wow😊🎉🎉🎉🎉
Okay, I take back everything I said. This place has a wide selection of organic and gluten free candy. So I vote, “Place an order!”
What the name of those little rectangular peanut butter treats covered in a candy shell with brown stripes? Peanut butter logs? They were my favorite!
Nice! 😋🍫🍬🍭
Hari-bo!
I wanna gooooo❤️
I've been looking for Slap Sticks! Help me find some, the company went out of business recently, and another company hasn't picked up making them. I come to NYC once a year!!!
I'm from NYC - this is candy shop for Manhattan elite kids who live in LES area and tourists
no normal new yorker goes to this
I like to eat candy, but I can't eat candy that often because of high blood pressure.
Great story. Just want to personally add that I lost 90 pounds in 2017 by going on a No Sugar, No Flour diet. I haven't had any sugar 5 years. And I've never regretted it. Candy tastes great. But it isn't worth it for my healthy. Not even in moderation.
Unfortunately, I can’t have the candy because I am diabetic.
B. A. Sweetie Candy in Cleveland, Ohio
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Amazing❤
I bet they don't have dark Twix.
Valentines cancelled: covid
How do they keep the rats out?
Kandy Kats, of kourse
Love this 🍭🍬🍫❤️
get habit forming candy addiction and be a diabetic at the end of the day
More like the word diabetes comes to mind
Bah Humbug commenters! If you don’t have something nice to say, say nothing at all!
Sooo much sugar isnt healthy and all that candy wrap adds to the waste problem the world already has🤢