Valentine's Day - it's in the numbers
It's in the numbers. Watson's sells over 20K chocolate hearts at Valentine's Day!
Made in Buffalo, New York
75 Years & Four Generations
Watson’s Chocolates, long considered the locals' favorite, has been hand-crafting delicious confections for our retail shops throughout Western New York since 1946.
Family owned and operated, we are best known for producing Sponge Candy, a regional favorite with a light, airy and crispy center drenched in our heavenly milk or decadent dark chocolate.
We welcome you to our online shop where you will surely find your old favorites and be tempted to try something new!
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Born in Buffalo
In 1946, two brothers, Louis and John Watson, and their respective wives, Ellen and Mary, began making chocolates in the back room of their soda fountain and luncheonette on Delaware Ave. in Kenmore, NY.
Best Sponge Candy
Thank you for voting us as Buffalo's Best, but we aren't just for locals anymore! The word is out and we've shipped to all 50 states.
75+ Years of Tradition
Using family recipes and traditional methods, we still make all our confections, including our famous Sponge Candy, by hand and in small batches.
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Sharing Valentine's and a little bit of history
Watson's is approaching our 80th anniversary so it’s always fun to hear a little bit of our history, share some chocolate Valentine's, and always something fun about our customers.
What's the deal with Sponge Candy? I have seriously wondered this since I was a child.
"How come some sponge candy is lighter and more dense and others are a darker color and less dense? Is there a reason? I have seriously wondered this since I was a child and my parents would get sponge candy and some pieces would “melt” in your mouth faster than...
FDA Ban on FD&C Red No. 3: What it means for Watson's products
We want to inform you that in accordance with the FDA’s recent decision, FD&C Red No. 3 will be phased out from our product line by January 15, 2027. While only a few of our products currently contain this ingredient, we are committed to transparency regarding its use.