I’ve been coming here for years, whenever I amvisiting family in Buffalo. The candy is delicious and the ice cream is yummy. Exceptional staff; super friendly. Street parking.Vegetarian options: Ice cream and candy are vegetarian.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Truffles
crazychick4x4
It's a nice little place to go for a sugary treat.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Truffles, Sea Salt Caramel
Aa’liyah Roams
Only go here for aesthetic and looks, don’t go if you actually want something. People are rude and slow.
Diane H.
Looking for the perfect cool me off or sweet summer treat, then Parkside Candy is the place not to be missed.They offer a wide variety of ice cream flavors and sundaes .The hot fudge sundae is incredible. And if you're still not full, try some of these delicious, creamy chocolates.I purchased the Peanutbutter cups and they were amazing.
Denise H.
Not to be missed Parkside candy offers delicious hot Fudge sundaes.And if for some reason that doesn't satisfy your seet tooth then purchase some candy you will not be disappointed, I purchased the peanut butter cups and the chocolate was so creamy.So much to choose from so come in and take a peak you won't be disappointed.
Eli Ciambrone
I pulled a wrapped box off the sponge candy display and when I got home my husband opened it and it was assorted chocolates. And not good quality Parkside would not exchange. Very disappointed
Caroline Monte
If I could give one star, it’s for the beautiful architecture. This is a review from last year right before Valentine’s Day. Me and my three children and mom usually pick somewhere special to go to exchange gift bags and have a treat for the holiday. We usually dress up in Valentine clothes and make it fun. We came right at 12 and they opened at 12. It was a cold windy day in Buffalo and the doors were locked. The old woman who runs the place opened the door and stood there almost like she wasn’t going to let us in. We were greeted with incredibly rude comments about how they just opened. Basically …why were we there? We went in and sat down and put the gift bags in the table and she immediately had a problem and told us we needed to call ahead for a party. We said it wasn’t a party. We also brought cardboard bingo to play on the table and she was fuming and told us we were making a mess. We just wanted to order lunch and ice cream. We do this all the time. We’ve gone to Applebees or even Tullys and had food and just had a good time and exchanged gifts. Not a big deal at all. It’s not as if we brought it balloons and had a crowd. We were treated horribly. We also were told we couldn’t take photos with employees in them and when I took more photos of my own children…not her employees…she continued to monitor and watch us and almost silently harass us. We were told lunch could not be ordered for some reason. All around this woman was a bully. So here we are in 2024 and I had a conversation with my mom remembering how bad we were treated. My three children also felt it. I’ve read multiple replies from the owner in these reviews and she doesn’t ever seem to acknowledge her treatment. This business should be shut down and I’ve never said that about anyone before. A side note, we were treated so bad my one daughter who was 12 at the time asked if we could leave and how upset she was by this lady. We were the only customers while we were there. I will never go back. Also, I’m going to back up many years prior. I had an interview with the same woman and was a young college student with a baby. I was so excited to interview and learn how to make chocolates and she gave me the job. When she found out I couldn’t work a later shift due to childcare she said “oh, I didn’t know there was a child involved!” And she basically retracted my job and I never started. I do believe she is suffering some form of mental illness or possible dementia.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 1
Ivy Y.
Stopped in for Christmas gifts for my husband, and 14 of my friend's children. What a great building, so beautiful inside. I was able to get my husband two very nice gifts i've tasty chocolates and cashews, and also all 14 children taken care of. Lynn was amazing and super helpful. I'll definitely go back.
THE SPONGE CANDY IS EVERYTHING!!! (plus their extraordinary nice service, and their amazing historical decorations) :D
Ping K.
Came for sugar and lunch - what a gem! Best grilled cheese ever (the kids said), and the sundaes are classically satisfying (spooning partially melted ice cream and syrup out of a cold metal bowl is one of life's great experiences). The chocolates we tried were all excellent (peanut butter cups a highlight), and sponge candy is an airy revelation - though it's kind of overwhelmed in a sundae, better to eat it on its own. Interior was restored in 2017 and is absolutely gorgeous, a time machine to another century. The center booth in the back is THE place to sit if you have 4 people or fewer, and the path to the bathrooms is a don't-miss spatial experience through a semi-secret door.
Melissa C. Beckman
I enjoyed visiting Parkside Candy since I was a child. Even though we no longer eat ice cream, my family and I like their sponge candy, dark chocolate molasses chips and vegan chocolate bars.
Ann Newhouse
My family has deep roots in the Buffalo area. We were back visiting from out of town having just spent the day at the newly renovated Buffalo Museum of Art.Walking in the front door of Parkside Candy was like being transported back in time. So beautiful.We had a comfort food lunch consisting of homemade soup, grilled cheese & tuna sandwiches and topped off with ice cream sundaes ?!It was all delicious and the service was excellent!Thank you for and unforgettable afternoon. ❤️My Mom always talked about how she loved Parkside Candy and was so proud of Buffalo in its glory days. This is the most beautiful chocolate shop ever!
I’ve been coming here for years, whenever I amvisiting family in Buffalo. The candy is delicious and the ice cream is yummy. Exceptional staff; super friendly. Street parking.Vegetarian options: Ice cream and candy are vegetarian.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Truffles
It's a nice little place to go for a sugary treat.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Truffles, Sea Salt Caramel
Only go here for aesthetic and looks, don’t go if you actually want something. People are rude and slow.
Looking for the perfect cool me off or sweet summer treat, then Parkside Candy is the place not to be missed.They offer a wide variety of ice cream flavors and sundaes .The hot fudge sundae is incredible. And if you're still not full, try some of these delicious, creamy chocolates.I purchased the Peanutbutter cups and they were amazing.
Not to be missed Parkside candy offers delicious hot Fudge sundaes.And if for some reason that doesn't satisfy your seet tooth then purchase some candy you will not be disappointed, I purchased the peanut butter cups and the chocolate was so creamy.So much to choose from so come in and take a peak you won't be disappointed.
I pulled a wrapped box off the sponge candy display and when I got home my husband opened it and it was assorted chocolates. And not good quality Parkside would not exchange. Very disappointed
If I could give one star, it’s for the beautiful architecture. This is a review from last year right before Valentine’s Day. Me and my three children and mom usually pick somewhere special to go to exchange gift bags and have a treat for the holiday. We usually dress up in Valentine clothes and make it fun. We came right at 12 and they opened at 12. It was a cold windy day in Buffalo and the doors were locked. The old woman who runs the place opened the door and stood there almost like she wasn’t going to let us in. We were greeted with incredibly rude comments about how they just opened. Basically …why were we there? We went in and sat down and put the gift bags in the table and she immediately had a problem and told us we needed to call ahead for a party. We said it wasn’t a party. We also brought cardboard bingo to play on the table and she was fuming and told us we were making a mess. We just wanted to order lunch and ice cream. We do this all the time. We’ve gone to Applebees or even Tullys and had food and just had a good time and exchanged gifts. Not a big deal at all. It’s not as if we brought it balloons and had a crowd. We were treated horribly. We also were told we couldn’t take photos with employees in them and when I took more photos of my own children…not her employees…she continued to monitor and watch us and almost silently harass us. We were told lunch could not be ordered for some reason. All around this woman was a bully. So here we are in 2024 and I had a conversation with my mom remembering how bad we were treated. My three children also felt it. I’ve read multiple replies from the owner in these reviews and she doesn’t ever seem to acknowledge her treatment. This business should be shut down and I’ve never said that about anyone before. A side note, we were treated so bad my one daughter who was 12 at the time asked if we could leave and how upset she was by this lady. We were the only customers while we were there. I will never go back. Also, I’m going to back up many years prior. I had an interview with the same woman and was a young college student with a baby. I was so excited to interview and learn how to make chocolates and she gave me the job. When she found out I couldn’t work a later shift due to childcare she said “oh, I didn’t know there was a child involved!” And she basically retracted my job and I never started. I do believe she is suffering some form of mental illness or possible dementia.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 1
Stopped in for Christmas gifts for my husband, and 14 of my friend's children. What a great building, so beautiful inside. I was able to get my husband two very nice gifts i've tasty chocolates and cashews, and also all 14 children taken care of. Lynn was amazing and super helpful. I'll definitely go back.
This place is a gem to be protected at all costs.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 3
Best Candy in Buffalo!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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Atmosphere: 5
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THE SPONGE CANDY IS EVERYTHING!!! (plus their extraordinary nice service, and their amazing historical decorations) :D
Came for sugar and lunch - what a gem! Best grilled cheese ever (the kids said), and the sundaes are classically satisfying (spooning partially melted ice cream and syrup out of a cold metal bowl is one of life's great experiences). The chocolates we tried were all excellent (peanut butter cups a highlight), and sponge candy is an airy revelation - though it's kind of overwhelmed in a sundae, better to eat it on its own. Interior was restored in 2017 and is absolutely gorgeous, a time machine to another century. The center booth in the back is THE place to sit if you have 4 people or fewer, and the path to the bathrooms is a don't-miss spatial experience through a semi-secret door.
I enjoyed visiting Parkside Candy since I was a child. Even though we no longer eat ice cream, my family and I like their sponge candy, dark chocolate molasses chips and vegan chocolate bars.
My family has deep roots in the Buffalo area. We were back visiting from out of town having just spent the day at the newly renovated Buffalo Museum of Art.Walking in the front door of Parkside Candy was like being transported back in time. So beautiful.We had a comfort food lunch consisting of homemade soup, grilled cheese & tuna sandwiches and topped off with ice cream sundaes ?!It was all delicious and the service was excellent!Thank you for and unforgettable afternoon. ❤️My Mom always talked about how she loved Parkside Candy and was so proud of Buffalo in its glory days. This is the most beautiful chocolate shop ever!