Emily’s Sugar Rush

Walked by today 11/​25/​2014 and it appears that they’re going out of business. Every thing must go sale.
So long sugar rush.

A very mediocre, fairly over priced candy store. More selection of nostalgic and unique candy mixes would give this place an upper hand. But it’s lacking. Also $ 12.99 a pound is a bit steep. It’s a cute idea though.

I randomly stopped in front of this place because I having brunch up the block and saw the people I was meeting up with walking towards me. My fiancé spotted a stuffed animal of Boo the famous dog so I had to come back after brunch was over. This is a very cute store with a huge inventory of different types of candies. This is basically a local candy heaven. I would have to agree with the other Unilocalers that yes it’s expensive per pound but when you purchase a handful of different things it’s really not that expensive. I didn’t purchase candy but I did buy cookies that they had at the counter. We were also told that they have the green tea kit kats but it’s sold out most of the time so if you decide to stop in try and see if they have it in stock. They’re rare to find and are worth savoring every bite.

I never thought I would give a candy store 1 star. While the selection isnt horrible, there isn’t anything special. Also, they just recently changed their prices to $ 12.99 a pound which I think is OUTRAGEOUS.

let’s get down to brass tacks: this place is what would happen if Willy Wonka stole the TARDIS. it’s bigger on the inside, and it’s filled with everything and anything for those with a sweet tooth.
Emily’s Sugar Rush is another welcome recent addition to our neighborhood that also threatens to undo any dieting/​exercise work I’ve put in. yeah, it’s a tough life out here in Forest Hills.
look, if you want a cheap candy fix, go to CVS and grab a KitKat. but if you are looking for something special, this is the place. of particular note are the giant walls filled with candy that you buy per pound. jelly beans of every variety! CHOCOLATE COATED COOKIE DOUGH! licorice of all flavors! yogurt covered nuts! pareils! and plenty more.
they also have freshly made chocolate coated pretzels of several types. a nice little salty and sweet treat that always hits the spot. also, plenty of nostalgia treats or imports that are hard to find.
every time I go, I find something new to check out. I’m glad to see another small business thrive here!

I believe the correct name of this shop is Sugar Rush, but I may be mistaken. Well, anyway, I popped in here for the first time last weekend in search of something sweet after a spicy brunch. What an adorable store! I loved the selection of every classic candy I could think of plus stuffed animals and other whimsical gifts.
My favorite part of Sugar Rush was the fresh chocolate which made the place smell so good. I got a white chocolate covered pretzel after much deliberation. It was exactly what I wanted and they were not stingy with the chocolate.
Overall, I recommend you rush (haha) over next time you’re in FoHi.

I’ve been here a handful of times, in fact, I paid a visit just yesterday afternoon to pick up some sweet treats with the bf. I’m a bit confounded by the choice negative reviews of Sugar Rush. I think we need to consider the proper context when thinking of the merits of this candy store. First off, Forest Hills is a prime neighborhood and the retail stores in these neck of the woods certainly have a hefty rent to pay, I’m sure of this. To claim that $ 10.99 per pound for their candy is exorbitant is probably a bit unfair. Surely, it isn’t the cheapest, but I don’t know of any candy store within the area that is as charming and visually inviting as Sugar Rush. If you want a Kit-​Kat, go to Duane Reade and avoid this place, but if you want an experience and some well-​curated candies, only then should you consider paying Sugar Rush a visit. (The bottom line: if one can afford to dine and/​or live in Forest Hills, I think it’s fair to say s/​he has enough discretionary income to visit SR on an occasional basis.)
What’s great about this candy store, is the wide variety of sweets in their arsenal of goodies. They have a ton of chocolate-​covered treats (almonds, gummy bears, malt balls, etc)., along with popular hard candies and all the assortments you’d typically find in a movie theater. The higher-​end stuff can be found by the counter, and here you will discover chocolate truffles, chocolate-​coated pretzels (the chocolate-​peanut butter is delicious), and other such yummy bon-​bons. They also carry gourmet/​artisanal chocolate candy bars that typically stock the shelves of boutique candy shops and higher end supermarkets. There are even some vintage candies (think Sky Bar), and even some quirky candy items as well (my bf once gifted a candy-​coated scorpion that he bought here).
From what I have experienced, Sugar Rush is a candy store that can please a wide array of sweet tooth palates. As far as customer service goes, to-​date, I’ve never once had a bad experience. So, Sugar Rush, I’m still sweet on you.

See comment below I got an abusive comment below my review from it looks like the store. No wonder customer service is the way it is. No wonder I think this comment explains itself and the nurse I got the home made gift basket for loved it! And I put it together myself! I do not even have to add any comments about their customer service. Just read for yourselves and have a laugh! Vegan ice cream and candy are different things, Vegan ice cream doesn’t have dairy in it, non Vegan ice cream does and Pathmark in Jersey carries everything! And considering that most on my Unilocal friends list know I have been to Per Se and I am world traveled the owners statements are hilarious and false! I have no idea who Emily is or who or what the owner is talking about. Just read the owners statements see the lack of respect and lack of customer service.
Comment from owner–
«Really? «Pinky without the Brain» let me explain how feeble minded you are. You state that you were unaware of Vegan Candy. Yet, you personally reviewed a «Vegan Icecream» shop in May of 2011. Then you complain that Dylan’s did not get back to you regarding Vegan Candy. Then you make the oxymoronic statement that the Vegan candy you desired «is not as exotic as it sounds.» Your statements are incongruous and false.
Now, lets examine your statements regarding «customer service.» You claim that while you had NO idea of Vegan Candy, the sales associate provided you with poor customer service because she went out of her way to look up Vegan Candies on her IPAD! Well, Pinky without a Brain — that is the definition of customer service. A sales associate trying to help a 49 year old «dolt» like yourself. Yes, we do KNOW who you and Emily’s is happy you were able to find the low end VEGAN candies you were searching for at the Pathmark in Fort Lee, NJ. Really, you spent some twenty dollars in tolls, wasted your time, and gas because you did not want to spend money for Vegan Candies NOT found in Pathmark. You deserve congratulations. When I was growing up persons like yourself heard the familiar ring, «Attention K-​Mart Shoppers.»

My go-​to candy store, granted, it is the only candy store in the Forest Hills area. They’ve got a great selection, prices are quite high but that’s about what you’d expect with any candy boutique I guess. Super cute place and if you just get a small bag of goodies it’s not too bad. Really cute specialty items as well!

The shop is super cute, but it’s the range of interesting candies that makes it special. I mentioned that I wished they had another flavor of something, and the clerk special-​ordered it for me. They’ve always been friendly and helpful every time I come in.

Great selection of candies like Dylans Candy bar just without the allergy free options which is why it didn’t get 5 stars… now they just need some Gluten Free Options and Dairy Free Options… please consider adding some items for those with food allergies! Gluten free Licorice and Vegan Gluten Free Chocolate Pretzels would ROCK!

I have been living in Queens for quite a while and come to this particular block for dinner often. I have never seen Sugar Rush. While waiting for some friends I walked in front of the store and made a note to check it out after dinner.
Growing up, i received a small allowance and i learned then to budget my money. Half went to savings the other half was for my candy. I loved me some candy. And i loved candy stores. Over the years my teeth have suffered the effects of my candy addiction and i dont have a taste for the stuff as much as i used to.
However, taking a walk into Sugar Rush I felt a wave of nostalgia. From Pop Rocks to All the Jelly belly flavors, even chocolate malt balls, this place has a little bit of everything. Its been open for about a year and im sad it wont be walking distance from me as I pack to relocate to another borough.
But when i come to visit the area again in the future, I see myself coming in for some licorice rope and maybe some fireballs.

Such a nice little candy store with a good selection of old favorites and new candies. We recently dropped in here to check the shop out as we were walking around the area during a recent visit with Forest Thrills one and only Fluffette Monique R.
Judging by some of the harsh reviews I see here I wonder if some of these lame-o’s really have some sort of agenda against the owner, or are just never happy with anything and love to complain for no real reason. Whatever people. I happen to like this little candy store and thought it was a well stocked place with a diverse selection of candy types old and new.
Every spot of this store is filled with something to satisfy the sweet tooth. There are shelves and counters of great looking candies and even gifts for special occasions. From Pop Rocks to almost all the Jelly Belly flavors to chocolates to candy cigarettes to licorace laces and atomic fireballs. They even had Zots here! I haven’t had those in forever and bought a handfull. I love fizzy candy.
It’s a pretty new store and has been around for about a year. Prices are fair, and as the norm with small businesses that specialize in specific items there are certain things that might seem a bit pricey, but that is the cost of the world we live in nowadays. I also thought the girl working the counter this night was very friendly and helpful. Will definitely drop in again if in the area.

They have Cowtails. Enough said.

Well, I like how my comment conveniently got filtered. I also like how Rosemarie M. (suspiciously) writes exactly like Ingrid and gave this place 5 stars the next hour to boost its rating. For you, Rosiemarie, to say that 10.99 is NOT expensive based on FACT purely unintelligible. It is relative to the person. In addition, I guess it is very intelligible to use the word RAPE out of context 3 times to get your point across. Clearly intelligence still exists! Right, INGRID? I actually loved reading Ingrid’s comments myself, seeing as how ignorant and judgmental people can be if they don’t get what they want, which was a high rating. Lets not confuse intelligence with ARROGANCE.
Oh and guys, btw, here are some awesome places to check out: Economy Candy Market and Candiworks. Look them up on Unilocal,they have hundreds of positive reviews. They are much cheaper, taste amazing, and are NOT in Jackson Heights (I’ll just ignore the racism you placed on me there, and the people who live there, because I don’t care where in the world you live, you are just ignorant for judging people you don’t know)
It does take more energy to be negative, as Ingrid clearly is toward all those people who had anything bad to say about this place. But, quite shockingly she had LITTLE to say towards my comment. Maybe it was because she was stumped?
I don’t think it is right to allow a pretentious buffoon talk to people the way she did, so I shall be negative right back. Rosiemarie, continue to go to this place. Like I said, we are all entitled to our own opinions but you have no say whatsoever in HOW a person should or should not express their opinions. So get off your high horse, and YOU get a grip. Continue to be ripped of at Sugar Rush, it doesn’t bother me.
And Ingrid, I don’t know why you care about my picture of whether I’m smiling in it. But take your own advice — in real life. As for your shop, the candy is NOT bad, it just isn’t amazing. That is my opinion. So let me have it.

Way too expensive for a candy shop ($ 10.99 per pound of candy). I got a little bit of everything and I ended up paying $ 6 dollars for something I could have bought for $ 3. The candy wasn’t even that great… the gummy bears were too soft, the sour gummies weren’t sour enough.
But I give them props for having a huge variety of everything… it has candy from the olden days, but they’re all HELLA overpriced. :/

this is a cute little candy shop right on austin st. The man behind the counter was sweet and friendly and the little girl was as cute as a button. They have all sorts of fun chocolate, jelly beans and candy that is not found in other stores– like potato chip chocolate, bacon truffles and chili pepper truffles. The prices are a little on the expensive side, but thats what you pay for imported french chocolates.
Will be visiting again soon.
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A really small candy store, blink and you miss it. There was average stuff you could find at any other candy store, nothing really cool. The one appealing factor to me was the chocolate behind the case next to the register. I got a smore and it was pretty sweet. I swear I almost stepped on a kid when I was there.

I stumbled into this cute candy shop while trying to figure out where to go in Forest Hills. One of our friends grew up in the area and wanted to see what the place is like now. While standing in the rain, we spotted Sugar Rush on the corner of Austin and 72^nd. The place is warm and inviting, the décor is absolutely adorable. We were so excited to find old, hard-​to-​find favorites and fun novelty candy. I can picture little kids going crazy here. The place is not huge, they have a lot of candy but don’t expect to find Wonka Factory type of variety.
Bonus star for the cake… OMG one of the best cake ever. Very simple, not overly sweet, just the perfect amount of icing and the icing complements the not-​so-​sweet cake very well. Emily (the owners’ little girl), was offering us free cake samples — she was a sweet, spunky rockstar salesgirl! Love the butter pecan and coconut crème cake.

Mister and me, we’ve been watching this corner, waiting for this candy store to open and the signs in the papered up windows were a tease — let your sugar monkey out. OK!
Today is Sugar Rush’s opening day so we had to stop by and I’m glad we did. This tiny corner store carries close to 100 different types of candies, gum, pastries and truffles– the owners aim to offer several hundred more and are eager for suggestions! Mister requested Mike n Ikes, Dots and Jolly Ranchers to start while I filled a bag with malted milk balls and chocolate covered raisins for later– YUM!
Ingrid, the affable owner was there, saying hello to every customer and thanking all for stopping by. A candy store in Forest Hills is a welcome addition, especially one that caters to kids and parents alike. Good luck, Ingrid!