Two Buffalo Families. One Sweet Tradition.
Watson’s Chocolates teamed up with local ice cream legend Anderson’s to celebrate a pretty special milestone: we both turned 80 in 2026!
Made in Buffalo, New York
80 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.
80+ 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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And the Best Buffalo Backer Bar is… Delilah’s in Chicago!
After hearing from Buffalo fans across the country, we’re excited to announce that Mike Miller and Delilah’s in Chicago are our winners!
Watson’s Chocolates 80th Anniversary Buffalo Bills Backer Bar Contest
Do you have a favorite Bills Backer Bar (or other gathering place) that feels just like home? Whether it's in Florida, the Carolinas, Texas, Arizona, California, or anywhere fans fly the colors, we want to hear about it!
Watson's Chocolates Named Buffalo Spree's 2026 Best Sponge Candy
For the sixth time, Watson's Chocolates has been voted Best Sponge Candy in Western New York by the readers of Buffalo Spree Magazine, earning the title in 2014, 2017, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and now 2026. This latest recognition comes as Watson's celebrates its 80th anniversary, making the honor especially meaningful.