I’d say that the candy is often a bit stale/old at Economy Candy. Makes me think that they just buy the stuff that is older and people are trying to get rid of in bulk. Not sure if that’s true but it certainly seems... (7 replies, last updated by tamasha December 15, 2006)

i wasn’t paying attention when i walked by economy candy today, but i probably would have noticed if it had closed down. (4 replies, last updated by Fida August 2, 2009)

I had a fun experience today. Had lunch at Fried Dumpling on Allen Street, and then realized that I have been meaning for years to check out Economy Candy, at 108 Rivington Street. Turns out that the place is pretty neat –... (23 replies, last updated by Nick Bacon April 2, 2002)

How is this awful economy affecting your food spending decisions? From today’s NY Times magazine http://www.nytimes.com/2009/06/14/magazine/14food-t-000.html?ref=magazine (84 replies, last updated by Pei September 21, 2009)

I’d try Economy Candy. And they’re pretty good about answering questions over the phone, if you want to spare yourself a possibly wasted trip. But why would you want to spare yourself a trip to Economy Candy? (2 replies, last updated by Amy Mintzer February 26, 2009)

Yes, cook at home. It’s literally a multiple of 4-5 times more expensive per meal to eat out. I don’t think people realize yet how much this economy is going to change and affect people. Eating out used to be something... (24 replies, last updated by Whosyerkitty January 25, 2009)

Have you been eating differently lately because of the economy? A friend who works at one of those high-end cookware shops in an upscale neighborhod,says that sales are “going through the roof”, Why? Because people... (34 replies, last updated by zoe p. June 18, 2008)

Try Economy Candy on Rivington St. around orchis St. They make some very good stuff, not reallt fancy but good, and they have al that political incorrect stuff like candy Cigarettes and cigars, allt he old time stuff, dots on... (2 replies, last updated by Art McColgan November 29, 2005)

I’m sure Economy Candy on Rivington Street has a huge selection – http://www.economycandy.com/ (2 replies, last updated by Jenny March 25, 2004)

I need to find some old-fashioned Christmas Candy Canes for a photo shoot. Have called Economy Candy, Sweet Life, Dylan’s Candy Bar, etc.. no one’s got them in stock this early in the year. Anyone have any idea where... (2 replies, last updated by middlesister July 30, 2002)

there, so you’ll have to decide if you want to be responsible for the occasional nutshell.) I’m partial to their chocolate-covered apricots. Also, any supermarket that sells wrapped bulk candy (or try Economy Candy... (2 replies, last updated by milliemark October 18, 2000)

Choward’s candies of all stripes, including violet of course, can be found at ECONOMY CANDY (108 Rivington St). (7 replies, last updated by youff January 14, 2005)

economy candy in LES on Rivington (6 replies, last updated by debbie October 15, 2002)

I’ve been reading about restaurants in other large cities (New York, Vancouver, etc.) going through hard times because of the current economy. Many top restaurants in NY, for example, are offering special menus at very... (37 replies, last updated by Ninisix October 18, 2009)

The bars with the checkered black and white pattern and also yellow lettering? I think I’ve seen them at Economy Candy, and maybe at Dylan’s Candy Bar as well. (2 replies, last updated by Asumnuthin August 19, 2009)