Candy Kraft Candies

I love this quaint, friendly, and delicious shop! My husband doesn’t like chocolate but he always eats the chocolate from Candy Kraft. There is something for everyone here. Especially love the almond clusters.

As I said in my review a year ago, I’ve been coming here to buy peanut butter ribbon candy for many years. And for probably the last 20 years to buy Turkey Joints. The prior 20 years the Turkey Joints were given to me every Christmas holiday as a gift from my mother-​in-​law. You see, Turkey Joints are made in Rome, NY where my wife grew up, so she had been introduced to them long before meeting me.
Ironically, one Xmas when my mother-​in-​law also gave us a box of ribbon candy, which Santa must have told her I really enjoy, I happened to notice that the box was the same design as the one’s I had recently purchased at Candy Kraft. When I opened the box from my mother-​in-​law, the inside of the cover was stamped with Candy Kraft’s name. The next time I was in Candy Kraft I mentioned it to the clerk and they explained to me how the owners of both businesses met at candy school and agreed to exchange each other’s product for sale.
So now I had a local supplier of Turkey Joints once I no longer had a reason to make regular trips to Rome. I’m not going to tell you what they are, if you don’t already know, with the hope that you’ll visit the friendly folks at Candy Kraft. They have a lot of delicious candy and they make most of it on the premises, even the ribbon candy.
This year they even were kind enough to give me a reusable cloth sack in which to carry my purchases. I then turned with a jerk and laid my finger aside of my nose, and giving a nod, out the door I strode. I sprang to my car, whose exhaust gave a whistle, and down route 20 I flew like the down of a thistle.

Our family has been coming to Candy Kraft since I was a young girl (& that’s a long time!!!). We love the tradition of getting special treats for all the various holidays during the year. I have passed on the tradition to my son and Candy Kraft is his absolute favorite chocolate spot in the world! Everything they make and sell is fresh, delicious and made with loving care. The customer service at the store is outstanding. Thanks Candy Kraft for all the delicious memories and we look forward to many more!

Homemade candy from copper kettles & ribbon candy makers. Our favorite candy shop especially for holiday treats.

Stopped in on Roger’s recommendation for some Turkey Joints.
Before I get into the review of the store, let me comment on the parking. Best handicapped parking EVER! Seriously. You park right smack in front of the front door. If you do it right, you can step right onto the front steps as you exit your car. Makes me feel like I own the place. My wife questioned if it was really a spot or if I was just being an ass until we exited and she saw the paint.
Candy Kraft is smaller than other local candy stores. There’s a bell that rings continuously when the door is open, so if someone takes a little bit to get up or down the stairs (like me) that bell can get awfully annoying.
The shelves behind the counter are lined with candy in the old fashioned jars. The place has a real charm. There were a lot of people there milling about and only two people working behind the counter. Now that I think of it, it might be difficult for the staff to be anywhere else without getting in the way. This means you’ll likely have to find what you want on your own.
Wife went to wait in line and ask about the Turkey Joints when I happened to spot them on the shelf. They were a bit more expensive than I expected, $ 19.99 for the jar. I almost put it back on the shelf.
But, it was for a party, and it’s not something I do every day, so we got it anyway.
Next time we have to try some of the candy made at Candy Kraft, it’s probably not fair to judge the store on someone else’s candy. But the Turkey Joints were a hit. Kinda like a cotten candy taste on the hard shell outside with a nutella taste on the inside. Unique texture and eating experience, everyone enjoyed it.

Cute little candy shop that rival’s See’s on the west coast. A bit more cluttered, but cozy, good selection of chocolates by the pound, chocolate novelties, hard candies, and other assorted sweets. They even have stuffed animals and a few rings (???) if you’ve really fouled things up and roses won’t do. If you call ahead they’ll set aside an order for you, but if you’re going during the busy season, be prepared to wait.