Zipf’s Candies

I brought a friend to this store a few weeks ago, she was in need of party favors for a throwback gathering I recommended this establishment as a possibility due to their choice of vintage candies regrettably we were treated very rudely by a young woman who worked there she was not helpful at all and seemed annoyed we were there. When my guest asked to taste something the employee responded if you mean buy then yes you can taste something … Will never return or recommend this establishment again…

This is a throwback to my childhood. The original Zipf’s was located in Reading where I grew up, so I was happy to see this place as I strolled In Chestnut hill awhile ago. The Swedish fish and old school candies are all so reminiscent of my younger carefree days. The ladies that work there are so friendly and very helpful. I even inquired about a candy that’s tough to find and the young woman behind the counter said she would be getting it in soon (peachy penguins) :-) One of the cutest little candy spots. I just love it.

Adorable. A true little tucked away gem.

I agree with the reviews of others. Charming LITTLE candy store with many old school favorites and some unusual chocolates that I haven’t seen, like dark chocolate covered marzipan.
I came in initially for some candied ginger and saw that they also sold dark chocolate covered candied ginger. Oh. My. I didn’t know candy could taste like that. A religious experience is probably a bit of a hyperbole (but only a bit). Closed my eyes to savor it! SOOOOO enjoyable! Words fail me.

Busy place, but cute general store feel. Gets crowded with 5 or more people in the store. Kind of pricey. I thinks its funny that their Unilocal «deal» is pay $ 14 for $ 16 vouchet. A whole two dollars off. Wow.

I absolutely LOVE this candy shop. It’s one of the cutest, friendliest establishments I’ve ever had the pleasure of frequenting. Zipf’s candies are a must have during the holiday season, especially Christmas and Easter. I can’t tell you how many of my friends and co-​workers have raved about the chocolates I’ve bought here. Don’t even get me started on how adorably they package everything, especially during Harry Potter weekend! It seriously becomes Honeydukes! I love this place, the people who work there and the amazing candies they sell! BIG FAN!

I haven’t been to the shop, but I received two small boxes of chocolates from this store as a gift. 4 different chocolates in each box — all very, very good. Best was the pseudo-​peppermint patty one; I don’t see a lot of other places try to recreate that, so it was a nice surprise. I’m not usually one for boutique chocolate places, but their chocolate is great.

it is sooooo great!
it has everything, it is hard to find but sooo worth it!
it closes at 5 p.m. and is completly closed on sunday
i love this place and go there everyday!

Could this be the same Zipf’s Candy from Penn Street n Reading, PA ?
Home of the legendary cut caramels?

This place is a treat, and not just because it’s filled with chocolaty goodness, gummy delights and crunchy creations. Zipf’s is located on an alley, off of busy Germantown Avenue in Chestnut Hill, and is about the size of a walk in closet. It can get pretty packed in there because of the limited space, but don’t let it get you down — their handmade candies are worth the wait. I always go for the chocolate covered marshmallows, my oldest digs the milk chocolate caramels and the little one freaks out for the gummy frogs. They also have those classic Willy Wonka style big lollypops — hey, who eats those things anyway (or gumdrops for that matter…)? Service is friendly — note that you have to buy at least ¼ lb. of the chocolates (too bad, right?) and can’t buy them by the piece.
I always feel like I’m walking down Diagon Alley when I go to Zipf’s. I think it has been there, unchanged, for about 300 years. Hopefully it will remain standing for 300 more (or at least long enough for me to take my future grandkids for a visit).