Bonbon – A Swedish Candy Co.

\”Do you have salt licorice?\” – I asked with hesitance after being welcomed into the not-yet opened candy store on 130 Allen Street in Lower East Side. I had been invited inside by the two gents, Selim and Robert when I passed by and stopped for a second as I saw the words Swedish candy on the window! BonBon – A Swedish Candy Co.

And did they? They were quick, sweet and generous with the samples of classic Swedish chocolates, and bonbons and salmiak lollipops and Dumle with licorice filling. I felt so welcome in their little candy store with the great personality of the two and I really looked forward to visiting them again when they opened up for real.

Unfortunately I wasn\’t able to come back until months later as I was busy with my moving to Las Vegas. But when I finally did come back I was not disappointed!

They\’re great with their social media accounts and of course they\’re \”selling\” their product but besides that they\’re staying true to their motto: \”Growing up is a trap\” and they\’re making the funniest Instagram Stories, and it seems like it\’s always a party in their store!
It was certainly so when I visited one late evening in October! They may not be Danish but they know how to \”Hygge!\”

Great music, nice conversations with locals and delivery persons! – Yes, get Swedish candy delivered with some of their delivery partners such as Grubhub and Ubereats etc.

Of course as a tourist there\’s many things you\’d like to experience while you\’re in New York but Swedish Candy is just one of those things you really should try – if you\’re near by or even if you\’re not, stop by and say hello and experience as little bit of Sweden in New York City!

Oh yes, of course … their selection of candy and sweets and other goodies are GREAT! Perfect for gift shopping as well!
Follow their accounts and check out their website:

– https://bonbonnyc.com/
– https://www.facebook.com/BonBon.Candy.NYC/
– https://www.instagram.com/bonbonnyc_/

 

(First published in Danish on turistinewyork.dk)

Enjoy,

Maria-Leena Kerr
Owner & Tour Guide
The Danish Tour Guide USA LLC