What’s Bergen’s Best Candy Shop?
Cast your vote for the best sweets—and much more!—before April 15.
It’s a great time of year to stock up on candy, chocolate and other sweets, whether you’re celebrating National Licorice Day on April 12 or itching to assemble an Easter basket for April 20.
Do you know what’s just as sweet as chocolate? Supporting local businesses. Happily, you can do both at once. Voting for the 2025 BERGEN READERS’ CHOICE AWARDS closes on April 15—that’s only four days away, so time’s running out.
Below, browse some of the best candy and chocolate shops the county has to offer, and then check out our free online ballot and vote now for your favorite!
Chocolates With Love. Head over to Ramsey and pick up truffles, chocolate-covered pretzels, special gifts and more. Feeling overwhelmed by holiday planning? You can buy a pre-made Easter basket that’s beautiful and delicious.
*47 Interstate Shop Center, Ramsey, 201.825.0128
Conrad’s Confectionery. A mainstay in the Readers’ Choice poll and winner of Best Candy/Chocolate for two years running, this Westwood shop has been making sweets since 1928 and has dozens of seasonal treats for you to browse.
*107 Westwood Ave., Westwood, 201.664.2895
Critchley’s Candies. Fresh chocolate-covered strawberries, Easter bunnies and truffles in addition to hard candies of all types await in this River Edge shop.
*812 Kinderkamack Rd., River Edge, 201.967.1800
Genevieve’s Home Made Chocolates. Last year’s Readers’ Choice runner-up is a family-owned business on its third generation. You’ll find a sweet for any occasion—including grabbing a quick treat for yourself.
*174 Ray St., Garfield, 973.233.5149
Meyer’s House of Sweets. Over in Wyckoff, pick up gummies, fudge, fruit and nut displays, gift baskets and more. Keep an eye out for seasonal specials and products!
*637 Wyckoff Ave. #17, Wyckoff, 201.848.8200
The Chocolate Nook. This Fair Lawn shop specializes in custom chocolate treats for all occasions. Easter bunnies in white, dark and milk chocolate are ready for you to pick up.
*11-11 River Rd., Fair Lawn, 201.254.9215
Trina’s Treats. The chocolate-covered Oreos, strawberries and cake pops here are as beautiful as they are delicious. Don’t limit yourself—this shop was a nod for Best Ice Cream in Bergen as well.
*296B Stuyvesant Ave., Lyndhurst, 201.804.7659
What’s the very best candy shop in Bergen? Don’t forget to vote for it now!
