The Absolutely Whimsical Candy Store In New York, Oliver's Candies, Will Make You Feel Like A Kid Again
By Ben Jones|Published April 05, 2021
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Ben Jones is at heart an adventurer who delights in inspiring others. A former reporter and photojournalist, he explored towns large and small as a Wisconsin correspondent for USA Today. He later became a lead photographer and senior copywriter for an award-winning destination marketing agency, before founding Boldland Creative, a company that produces photography, video, and other content for travel destinations. Jones has completed photography and content projects in more than 15 states and when he’s not looking through a camera or at his Macbook you’ll find him exploring the world’s lakes and forests.
Oliver’s Candies in Batavia, New York is a little dangerous—it’s a place where every single thing is delicious and you’ll probably find a few things you didn’t know you needed. The store is incredible, a wonderland of ribbon candy, sponge candy, and French creams, and it’s easy to lose yourself in the magic of the place. In short, the store is perfect. Here’s a sweet sample of what’s inside this incredible store and why you need to make plans now to head to Oliver’s Candies.
The store is an institution in Batavia and it has made life a little sweeter for generations of customers. You know you've arrived in candy heaven when you see a big alpine lodge by the side of the road.
On a warm day, you might be tempted by the ice cream parlor at Oliver's Candies. There are 18 tempting flavors to sample. But that's just a small taste of what you'll find in the shop.
The French creams taste even better than they look! They have a crystallized coating and a creamy flavorful center—according to Oliver's they are a real treat, any time of year!
Oliver's makes award-winning ribbon candy—the candy is laborious to make but the result is incredible. It's a delicate treat that's perfect for the holidays.
While the quality and selection of the candy at Oliver’s Candies is wonderful, customers also rave about the great service. You’ll be taken care of when you’re at Oliver’s.
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