interesting Candy Stores in Bergen County NJ

Critchley’s Candies

812 Kinderkamack Road

River Edge, NJ 07661

(201) 967-1800

https://www.critchleyscandies.com/

https://www.facebook.com/CritchleysCandies

https://www.instagram.com/critchleyscandies/

Open: Sunday 11:00am-4:00pm/Monday-Tuesday 10:00am-5:00pm/Wednesday 10:00am-7:00pm/Saturday 10:00am-5:00pm

My review on TripAdvisor:

https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g46776-d33257078-Reviews-Critchley_s_Candies-River_Edge_New_Jersey.html?m=69573

The front of Critchley’s Candies at 812 Kinderkamack Road in River Edge, NJ

Critchley’s Candies is an old fashion candy and chocolate shop with a modern twist. Many of the original ‘penny’ candies are still sold here along with new items like the ‘Dubai Bars’, which have become really popular lately.

The store carries all the classic candies like jelly beans, Swedish fish, licorice and chocolate bars but also has a line of homemade chocolates that are made ‘in house’ such as chocolate covered bark, marshmallows and Oreos.

The inside of Critchley’s Candies

The owner can also create all sorts of gift baskets and arrangements for special occasions and holidays.

The section of candies at Critchley’s Candies

The delicious homemade candies at Critchley’s

The selection of homemade candies are made fresh daily in the store and are all decorated by hand. They make a special gift for someone who enjoys homemade candy.

The store offers very personal service by the owner and her staff. They will work with you with special requests and offer a level of service not seen in too many stores today.

The history of Critchley’s Candies:

(from the store’s website)

Critchley’s Candies is located in the former Grace Lutheran Church of River Edge, NJ. If you look at the back of the store, you will see a decorative arch that has now become part of the store decor. This is where the original alter was in place. The building was converted to a chocolate and candy shop in 1957. Nicholas S. Phillips, and later his brother Ed, were two of the original owners.

They trademarked the “Mint Oritani” which was at the time our most famous treat! The store has changed ownership a few times over the decades, but each time it has kept the traditional chocolate recipes and added new delicacies. Critchley’s has become a one-stop shop with its expansive selection of gifts. Of course, there are still the old favorites like our large selection of chocolates, licorice, gummi bears, delicious chocolate covered strawberries and our newest favorite… hot cocoa bombs!

The Bergecco-Parc Consulting Inc. Team Project the store partnered with me through Bergen Community College in Paramus, NJ: