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Candy Month Around Long Island - Laffey Real Estate

If you've been known to have a sweet tooth, then June is your month. That's right, June is Candy Month, which gives you all the reason you need to indulge in some extra chocolate or a bag of your favorite sour gummies. Luckily for you, the Long Island area is home to many wonderful candy stores. Our real estate agents recommend visiting one of these top shops to indulge your sweet tooth this June. 

  • Roe Roe's Sweet Street: 68 W. Main St., Babylon NY, 11702
    Roe Roe's Sweet Street is a family-owned chocolate shop near plenty of homes for sale in Babylon. The shop has a nostalgic feel and will remind you of childhood. They even have a Candy Museum inside, where you can admire the candy of yesteryear while listening to music from the '50s and '60s.

    Roe Roe's has a little bit of everything chocolate – from fudge to gourmet truffles to chocolate-dipped strawberries. Their chocolate-covered popcorn is a crowd favorite and a perfect choice if you love crunchy treats. They even sell dipped apples and cherries.

  • Sweeties Candy Cottage: 142 E. Main St., Huntington NY, 11743
    If you're looking at homes for sale in HuntingtonSweeties Candy Cottage is the perfect shop to visit. They have a wide variety of candy and sweets, including nostalgic candies, gummies, and gourmet chocolates.

    One of the favorites at Sweeties Candy Cottage is their Chocolate Pizzas. They're meant for sharing, and they come in many varieties. The Caramel Pretzel pizza offers a nice balance of salty and sweet flavors. The Caramel Peanut Butter Popcorn pizza is another great option if you want to spread some love during Candy Month.

  • Carl's Candies: 50 Main St., Northport NY, 11768
    Carl's Candies was opened by two sisters in 2016. It was created in honor of the founders' grandfather, Carl. Over the past few years, Carl's Candies has developed quite the reputation in the local community, and of course, it's within easy reach of homes for sale in Northport.

    Carl's Candies offers all the classics, including various chocolates, jelly beans, and gummies. But they also do offbeat things like create candy photo props for visitors to take pictures with. They've even made candy dresses! You never quite know what wonders you'll discover when you visit, but you're sure to leave with something sweet.

  • Schwartz Candies: 169 Voice Rd., Carle Place NY, 11514
    If you're in the area to look at homes for sale in Carle Place, then celebrate Candy Month with a visit to Schwartz Candies. The store is located inside Plaza 200 Outlets.

    Schwartz Candies' slogan is "out-of-this-world chocolate," and they aren't lying! Their chocolate is incredibly delicious, whether you sample the assorted, chocolate-covered marshmallows, the Parlays, or the chocolate bars. They also have some tasty peanut butter fudge.

  • Emile's Candies: 229 Merrick Rd., Oceanside NY, 11572
    Emile's Candies is a delightful little candy store that has been in business since 1953. The shop is near many homes for sale in Oceanside.

    Some of the favorite treats at Emile's are dark chocolate-covered espresso beans, malt balls, and chocolate-covered peanuts. They also offer a lot of molded chocolates for various holidays. Their foil-covered milk chocolate sports balls are a hit with kids.

Stop by one or more of these shops in honor of Candy Month, and splurge on something delicious. You just might discover a new favorite treat! If you're thinking of moving to the Long Island area and are looking for a real estate agent, don't hesitate to contact us.

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