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by Polly MartinFeb 05, 20260 comments

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Wake Up! It's time to celebrate!

We were feeling like rockstars at Channel 4 Wake Up for our 80th Birthday Kick Off! Watch segment here. Meteorologist Mike Cejka brought the heat, warning us about the chilly weather ahead and reminiscing about the good ol' days with Watsons. So many memories and we want to capture them all! Come visit and celebrate our 80th Birthday this Saturday, 10-4 at our Kenmore store.

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by Polly MartinFeb 04, 20260 comments

Fresh Sponge Candy Today!

We recently had the pleasure of welcoming News 4’s Kelsey Anderson—whose wedding favors came from Watson’s—along with Dave Greber and a very special guest, Grandma Joyce.

Watson's Chocolates is celebrating 80 years with free Valentine hearts

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by Polly MartinJan 30, 20264 comments

Watson's Chocolates is celebrating 80 years with free Valentine hearts

Watson’s Chocolates is marking its 80th anniversary by turning Valentine’s Day into a heartfelt community birthday celebration. On Saturday, February 7, 2026, at its Kenmore flagship store, the family-owned Buffalo chocolatier will give free Valentine’s chocolate hearts to guests age 80 and over in exchange for a favorite Watson’s memory....

The Tradition of Valentine’s Fancy Hearts at Watson’s Chocolates

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by Polly MartinJan 23, 20260 comments

The Tradition of Valentine’s Fancy Hearts at Watson’s Chocolates

For more than a century, Valentine’s fancy hearts have been a cherished symbol of love, romance, and thoughtful gifting. These large, beautifully decorated chocolate hearts, often personalized with handwritten names and delicate cursive lettering, represent a tradition rooted in craftsmanship and heartfelt connection.

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by Polly MartinFeb 14, 20250 comments

Valentine's Day - it's in the numbers

It's in the numbers. Watson's sells over 20K chocolate hearts at Valentine's Day!

Sharing Valentine's and a little bit of history

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by Polly MartinFeb 11, 20250 comments

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.

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by Polly MartinJan 09, 20250 comments

Time to Pivot <3

Valentine's Day at Watson's is a time-honored tradition. We write names on over 15,000 hearts every year in our stores and on our website. We have suckers and truffles, fancy heart assortments and sponge candy clouds. And we've seen it all: proposals, breakups, galentine's wishes, and some things we cannot...

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by Polly MartinFeb 09, 20240 comments

Watson's Instagram Hits 100K

Our famous "flop" gets the job done!

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by Polly MartinFeb 13, 20230 comments

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.