Very high quality candy and very friendly staff. The place looks amazing and they have good variety. The old school look is very unique and looks great.

Id come back here just for the atmosphere!! This place has an incredible ambiance. The orange sponge candy is an experience not to be forgotten!!

This is a tough one......We were enjoying the architectural aspects of the building and memorizing it on film when along comes a hateful voice: Dont take pictures of employeesLol.....To which I was forced to reply: I had no intention to!My wife wanted to shop so we stayed and purchased!It is so fantastic when you find these pieces of history still perserved and working.

This place is so pretty! I wish there were more candy options that werent chocolate but the ladies that work there are so charming and polite! I loved the experience and our jelly candy slices

This place is like a time machine. The store has all original wood work and decorations from the early 1900s. They have done a great job preserving the old style. There is a place to sit down and order ice cream, and a wide variety of chocolate and candy.

Not sure what the fuss is about. I did try the graham ice cream, which was pretty good. The chocolate bits were stand-out excellent.Unfortunately, Parkside seems to bank on its old-school charm, and it really didnt appeal to me. The chocolates and truffles on offer were relatively old-fashioned and some of the decoration was less than impressive.I happened to have a frosty service encounter as well.

Loved the beauty and character of the store. We arrived close to closing time, but they were still helpful and friendly. Very glad we stopped during our short visit to Buffalo.

Wonderful place! The gentleman working was excellent, delicious ice cream sundae and the candies.. wonderful.

I believe they did a restoration not long ago, it looks beautiful and they have some food there soups and sandwiches.Sponge candy and other chocolate items

Wonderful staff, pleasant atmosphere with many Buffalo themed treats!

A really cool look, obviously a classic in Buffalo, but we found this to be a great place to grab treats for gifts for family. That said, I would have liked to have stayed longer for some ice cream.

Great old school soda and candy shop. Its a cant miss of Buffalo.

Amazing. Top tier. Get the truffles. All of them

Such a beautiful place, very nostalgic.

The inside of the shop was beautiful ❤️, with a wonderful old-timey feel.The candy is delicious!

What a lovely, nostalgic candy shop atmosphere! The candies we bought were unique, authentic, delicious, and delightful! I wish is were closer if only to get more of the peanut butter cups, lollipops, salted caramels!!, and sponge candy!!!!

Great sponge candy. Very nicely renovated look.

I have heard so many great things about this place and its all true the chocolate is delicious so many choices but the best one for me was the sponge chocolate

This place is so cute, and the chocolate is amaaaaazing. Bob was wonderful and so helpful. Cant wait to come back for ice cream!

Fun stop. Wonderful ornate interior. To be honest I was somewhat underwhelmed by the dark chocolate.

Went for ice cream and couldnt believe how cheap our bill was for all that we got! An amazing part of Buffalo history.

Theyre so rude. But also the candies are not that good. My husband and I got a mixture of truffles. A truffle should be soft and delicate. These truffles had a super hard exterior and the inside was too chewy. The ones with sea salt had too much sea salt. We also had two types of Dixies (pecan and cashew) and they were equally hard and salty ( it tasted like they used salt roasted nuts).

Parkside Candy is truly a gem in Buffalos rich history. Great for a bite at lunch and for an after dinner treat. The staff is top notch, they always greet you with a smile. The food and icecream are delicious. The chocolates are so numerous and tasty its so very hard to pick a treat to go. I love bringing my daughters here, will visit time and time again for sure!

Great selection of luncheon items, and you can leave with a reasonably-priced selection of pretty good handmade chocolates to savor later!

Amazing. Ice cream 100% worth it. Although, could use more employees so the process could go faster. 2 employees and about 7 customers, its very slow.

We have been to a couple other old school candy/icecream bars. This one was something to look at! The service was very nice, friendly. The decor is from another era, very beautiful. the chocolate was very good and the shakes we had as well. very generous portions.

Its nostalgic, not even a fancy new computerized cash register. Prints out old type receipts like before. Id never been there to purchase nor eat there. My friend told me how he mom would take her there for lunch on an afternoon treat as a kid. So today she wanted sponge candy and we were driving by so I stopped in to see the place and to make a purchase of their sponge candy and ended up buying a pint of their wedding soup as well. It was great. I love yesteryear places. The ornate wall trimmings and checkered flooring, just very unique. Even the entrance doors are of a previous era. An old register sits in the window to remind us of simpler times. The menu and other notable items of past era.I now plan on taking my Dad there soon to have a meal. Everyone should go there once.

A charming café / Ice cream palor / candy store. Fozen in time, you almost want to go there in a period costume.

Great lunch.

Rude staff and terrible candies in a wonderfully decorated antique shop. Inside the shop, it feels like you are back in time. But, I wonder if the chocolates were that bad back then or if the service was also so inattentive and rude.

A treasure. My kids favorite stop in Buffalo. Like travelling back in time to find something delicious

Wonderful it was like we stepping back in time, one of buffalos. Best.

Terrible service. The old woman at the counter was very nasty towards us. Did not end up buying because we were so shocked at the behaviour of the staff. Would not recommend. Went to Paula’s donuts instead.

This place is an undiscovered gem. Stop in for a sandwich, finish it with an ice cream desert and then go home with some of the best chocolate that Buffalo has to offer. If I could include a 360 picture here of the inside of this place, I would, and then you could see what you are missing.

I have never been in a more exquisite candy store. Came back again to try the ice cream, which was stellar. The atmosphere and service was a joy.

Large selection of all types confections. Very helpful and friendly stsff

Such a sweet staff, it’s like stepping back in time. Can’t go wrong with any of the chocolate options here as well!

My granddaughter and I had a most enjoyable experience! I wanted to treat her to something special. No matter what the weather, ice cream is always a wonderful treat. Parkside Candy always satisfies! The service was outstanding! The ice cream was really great! Its a place thats quiet, clean and very friendly! We will be returning for more!💛🍨🍧

We love the ice cream counter!

Clearly the best candy in town.havent been here in many years back on business, brings back great memories.

This place is beautiful! We all enjoyed our sweets. I had a brownie sundae. The brownie was fresh and homemade, the chocolate sauce was very good, the ice cream was the perfect addition. A strawberry sundae and peanut butter pie was also enjoyed by my companions. The service was friendly and prompt. I highly recommend a visit here!

A little nostalgia and excellent food, ice cream & lots of delicious candy!!!!! Support a local business.

A must when your in the Buffalo area. The best shakes Ive ever tasted. Old school candy / soda shopambiance. Great selection of sandwiches to have with your ice cream shake

Like entering a time capsule. They make all there own candy here and they serve ice cream. Definitely recommend it..sponge candy!!!!

Nice clean quiet place. Ice cream was good. Not as much candy as I thought. Its was like walking back into the past which was nice. The service was great and the staff was very nice. Would go back again for sure

An absolute treat!

A real, old fashioned candy store---complete with a really great ice cream bar! Love, love, love this place! A must see if in the area.

Ice cream and service was good. Thought the place had a unique vintage atmosphere so I tried taking a picture on my phone and they told me no pictures... Really?

My grandpa took my dad here as a kid, and they both go with me here sometimes. Shakes, sundaes, and candy’s are amazing!

Outstanding collection of various chocolates, etc!

An historical ice cream and candy store. Beautiful interior. The ice cream is only surpassed by the delightful gentleman that waited on us.

Opened in 1927, BEAUTIFUL ice cream & candy shop. Beautiful oak paneling, beautiful plaster (scroll) accents on round ceiling (ALL original. Ice cream delicious! The BEST Honey Comb (Sponge Candy).

The best ice cream and candy

Such an adorable shoppe. Hand made chocolates, dine in ice cream bar, and even some luncheon if your hungry. Inside is a beautiful throwback to when Ice cream bars were THE place to go and meet. Family friendly and has wonderful ice cream!

Friendly Staff. Their chocolate tastes amazing. Their ice cream is quite good too.

This frozen-in-time chocolate shop is as adorable as it is authentic. Beautiful dark wood fills the interior, and small original tiles cover the floor. The place is almost to large, except for the fact that it’s the original, so you can ignore the fact that the space is too big for it’s current offerings. The middle section that displays the goods feels awkwardly setup, and could use a redesign, but everything along the walls- the ice cream parlour, checkout, and glass display cases, are perfect. The confections themselves are incredibly delicious- and they have a large variety on offer, including some sugar free options as well. Friends are always blown away with the old time charm when I bring them there for their first taste of sponge candy- which, of course, they make exceptionally well.

Having a hot fudge sundae delivered to your table and set on a paper doilie next to a real napkin is a rare treat. The atmosphere here is unique and an experience in itself.

Very nice place, Affordable, Quantity is good enough for 2.I loved it. great service :)Milkshakes are best!I had Sea Salt Caramel Milkshake with Chocolate Sauce. You have to make a special request for this one. It’s not in the menu!You are gonna love this one!

Got what I wanted plus they gift wrapped it which is a big help me

Great chocolate, great ice cream, great atmosphere. If you visit any candy store it Buffalo, make it this one. Parkside is a piece of history and its beautiful. They have traditional sponge candy, truffles, milk chocolate, dark chocolate, you name it. You can also sit by the ice cream parlor and feel like youve stepped back in time eating ice cream sundaes surrounded by authentic parlor architecture. Their chocolate is heavenly and as someone who hates mint chocolate, their mint chocolate truffle is amazing. This is one place that makes Buffalo special.

This is a beautiful little vintage art deco ice cream shop and chocolatier, which had a complete historic overhaul last year. It is back to all its original splendor. You will love this place!

Rich in WNY History and Architecture! A MUST see historic favorite and the chocolate IS the Bonus! Food is great too!

Old time candy shop with seating. Wonderful staff! Excellent chocolate and ice cream!

Very nice, decor bright and cheery. Staff very polite and friendly.

Anyone visiting Buffalo/Niagara Falls ought to visit this place which was started around a century ago, especially the chocolate lovers for whom its a heaven. The ambience gives one a rich vintage feeling and the sundaes, shakes & chocolates they serve is as if filled with grandmas love. Parkside offers one with supremely delicious chocolates be it white chocolate, milk chocolate, dark chocolate or their signature chocolate sponge candies. The huge chocolate bunnies put up on display are surely a marvel to behold. They have small bunny shaped chocolates to offer especially during Easter time which are just too delicious to resist and just too adorable to eat.

Had red cinnamon ice cream here with family tonight on visit to Buffalo. Sat in the special round nook at end of store. Incredible!! The candy, ice cream and the amazingly beautiful OVAL store. Get here soon and often: they dont make them like this anymore! Love the orange chocolate sponge candy and the truffles. Fresh, and still made on location. The neighborhood is definitely in decline, but there are so many jewels that remain in the Buffalo area. Will definitely return and recommend.

Took Mom for lunch and Easter candy shopping-a real trip down Memory Lane, since she grew up in the neighborhood {the alcove was her table for after school Cokes!} Our server was the sweetest girl ever! And the lady who made our lunches was a doll as well! Many thanks for a wonderful afternoon!

Always a delight, soft spot in my heart, from my days as a child......still Topnotch.....very nostalgia. Highly recommended!

Great food, amazing hot chocolate, wonderful nostalgic atmosphere and great chocolate and candy selection!

Ive only been here once to buy some sponge candy and I thought it was pretty expensive. Place is clean and the staff was friendly. Overall a good experience but prices seemed a little high. They have all kinds of chocolates here and you could buy them by the pound. 3 kinds of sponge candy, milk, dark, and orange. Never had the orange though.

We tried different flavours of ice cream, black berry, smore, coffee and salted caramel. The salted caramel ice cream was the best of all. I could taste small pieces of ice in coffee ice cream. It was not smooth and creamy. Over all it was a okay experience.

Great malted milkshake. Best in town sponge candy. Its a classic old style shop. Its worth a trip just to see the interior.

Parkside candy was Awsome. Just the architecture inside the shop takes you back 80 years. I split a sunday with my wife who had gone there when she was a little girl.Also We parked right in front of the building, great area, wonderful experience.

An old favorite that never ceases to be enjoyable, especially on a hot day when all you want is ice cream. Brings back the memories of childhood!

My go-to store to get peanut clusters for my mother. The staff is always friendly and they greet you with a smile. Soup and sandwiches are served daily, along with old school milkshakes and other icecream desserts.

Charming decor, delicious ice cream and chocolates, whats not to love? Restored to its original glory inside. Needs to work on the exterior, but well worth a trip.

Very nostalgic to my family old fashion sundaes and ice cream selection is great. The renovations still make it look as the same from 20 years ago. Large chocolate selection but over priced in that area.

Loved the cookie dough ice cream with chocolate fudge topping! The place has a medieval feel to it. And the lollipops are on sale !

Wow! Very disappointed, bought $70 worth of assorted candy all was very good until my wife took a bite of sponge candy and had a hair hanging! That was not the only 1 I had 1 in a piece earlier didnt tell her because I didnt want to throw away $70 worth of candy! Dont get me wrong candy is excellent and it will get eaten and if no more hair will change the 1 star if we get another I will post a picture. Best candy gone bad😕

This is a very nice place to browse and get ice cream. I really like the interior of the building, reminds you of an old ice cream parlor.

Best ice cream in town. They give you so much ice cream for the price. Make sure you go with a few friends if you want to try the grand slam.They have a big variety of chocolates too. The place takes you back in time as soon as you open the doors.

Lovely little place to stop for a meal, snack, or dessert. Great vintage atmosphere, delicious meal, and lovely staff!

Amazing confectionery with large Factory located directly behind the building. Its like stepping back in time. Crate to take kids or a date. Also doubles as an ice cream parlor.

Awesome place with great ice cream sundaes and sponge candy And Linda is a well informed and friendly server. Cant wait until its restored

Fun old fashion style ice cream parlor.

Freshly made in the factory next door. Amazing chocolate and fudge. Building is hundreds of years old and amazing. Classic chocolate/candy store experience. Not cheap, but worth it.

This is one the most real and colorful candy-shops ever. It is a must visit when you come to Buffalo. Its steeped in history and has survived the last 100 years (almost) in Buffalo. Not an easy thing to do anywhere in the rust belt of Upstate NY. I lived in Buffalo for two years. I lived 2 blocks from Parkside Candy. My Mom who was born in 1943 said that Parkside candy was a perfect example of the candy shops she remembered as a kid. Im surprised they arent used for a movie shot. This, the Buffalo zoo, Anchor Bar and the Niagra Falls gorge trail were the highlights for me. I used to eat lunch there too. They make sandwiches/soup. ect.

A classic. Always love coming here when we are in town. Top-notch in all respects. They just dont make em like this anymore!

Just picked up our annual allotment of Easter candy. Been coming here for years. Never disappointed.

Beautifully restored old ice cream soda shop. Friendly staff. Delicious hot fudge.

Pretty, historic location, but chocolate was of poor quality.We had several flavors of truffles that were very small and had a heavy tasteless center. The pecan and cashew clusters were also poor. The chocolate was brittle and snapped as you bit in it, and the nuts were not fresh or crunchy. Overall the chocolate was disappointing.

Omg!!! It was a wonderful throw back to old fashion soda shops!!

Food is delicious... sandwiches, soups. Candy is very, very good and ice cream is a good treat.

What fabulous historical building and the candy isnt too shabby either!

Love the restoration. Great sense of History. Fantastic ice cream.

First time with my daughter. She is six yrs old and called it magical. The service is friendly and the ice cream is excellent.

I was blown away by the interior of this place. Its a must see.Not to mention the delicious Sunday

The best chocolate around. Love the way the owners have kept the look, the atmosphere and the quality!

Some of the chocolate candy was stale. Hurt my stomach.

This place is beautiful. 1920s style ice cream parlor.