Summer in a chocolate factory

It's August kind of hot this week. Monday finds us all sharing stories of the heat and humidity of the weekend and wondering how all the chocolate that we shipped last week fared on its' journey (fingers crossed).  When it’s hot like this, we must deal with what we call summer things: sticky sponge candy, soft caramel, styrofoam coolers, melted ice packs,...

75 Years & 4 Generations of Names

Valentine's Day is when we shine! Our roots are deep with this lovely holiday, and family. Thank you for a being a part of our story...

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January '22 Staff Spotlight

Ann is celebrating 20 years at Watson's!

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November Staff Spotlight

Barb started working at our Ellicotville shop in 2005 and loves to talk to people and make them happy with our great chocolate. She loves all the chocolates, but especially sponge candy, peanut and raisin clusters. Barb enjoys Valentine’s Day - the flat hearts and the pretty boxes. She doesn’t...

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Starting early is starting smart for this holiday season

We are hearing and reading it all over ... long lead times, long delays, not enough workers, not enough time.  We are never the ones to listen to holiday music in October, BUT perhaps we are singing a warning tune... PLEASE order early! We are already working with corporate customers to...

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Watson's Voted Best Sponge Candy & Chocolate in all of #716!

Back in June the Buffalo News asked folk to vote for their FAVORITES when it comes to all things food and fun!  How excited we were to find out the we were voted favorite Sponge Candy AND favorite Chocolatier in all of the #716!  Always an honor and a thrill,...

2 ways to win a year of Sponge Candy!

At retail, one winner will be selected from entries collected at retail through 9/21/22. Winner will be notified by email or phone. Prize is equal to 12 one-pound boxes of Watson's Sponge Candy (S&H not included). Online, one winner will be selected from entries collected on Instagram through 9/21/22. Winner...

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Summer Shutdown

Our shipping department will be closed July 1-19 with regular shipping resuming on Tuesday, July 20.  Please order today if you'd like to send or receive candy!

Best of Buffalo - 2021

The Buffalo News is asking for your vote!  The Best of Buffalo launched today and Watson's is honored to be in the running for both the Best Chocolatier and the Best Sponge Candy!  Click here - we appreciate your vote!  

Hippity hoppity, Easter's on its way!

The arrival of Easter in Buffalo often brings warmer days, lots more light, and maybe an outdoor glimpse of our neighbors.

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Shipping in Covid-19 Times

Every indicator says shop early, ship early. Please be patient and know that we are all working hard on your behalf.

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Cyber Monday Sale is today through 11/20

Visit our website now through Friday for the best prices of the season.  This will be the ONLY holiday sale, so shop early to save on your favorite chocolates and take advantage of FREE SHIPPING* too! With all of the shipping delays this year, we want to make sure your chocolates...