Celebrating Ellicottville

The residents and visitors to Ellicottville are of great importance to our business, of course, and we welcome seeing those smiling faces at special occasions and events that so often arise in town, but we have been even more blessed to have the support of the townspeople of Ellicottville over...

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It's all smiles at Watson's

Ester has the greatest smile!  Perhaps because she loves her job, but more than likely, it's her disposition :-) . Ester moved to the United States from the Democratic Republic of the Congo in 2017 and has been loving her life here in Buffalo.  Now home to her mother and her 1yr...

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It's a Family Affair on Elmwood Ave.

James was born for this. Literally, a fourth generation Watson, James is having a blast managing the Elmwood Village retail store.  “It’s such a wonderful neighborhood with lots of great people and fun events. We have the best customers!”

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Love & Chocolate

Gary Maicki, a new full-time resident to Ellicottville, like many, has a thing for Watson's Sponge Candy. Can you  blame him?  Gary called and asked if he could visit with Barb in the shop on Washington to learn a little bit more about Valentine's Day and his favorite confection.

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Meet Goretti

One of our talented hand dippers in the Watson's candy Kitchen, Goretti has been a seasonal worker since 2019 but has recently joined the team full time!

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Meet Monica , Manager in East Amherst

Monica joined the Watson's Family in Summer of 2018.  She leads the team/family of one of our our busiest shops in East Amherst.

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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,...