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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....

Watson's Voted Western New York's Best Sponge Candy Again in 2025

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by Polly MartinAug 12, 20250 comments

Watson's Voted Western New York's Best Sponge Candy Again in 2025

We are delighted to be WNY's favorite Sponge Candy once more in 2025, chosen by Buffalo Spree Magazine readers and locals alike!

42 North Collaborates with Watson's Chocolates on Velvet Dreams

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by Polly MartinMar 27, 20251 comment

42 North Collaborates with Watson's Chocolates on Velvet Dreams

A few weeks ago, we visited our friends at 42 North in East Aurora, NY, to brew our long-awaited collab, Velvet Dreams. The idea all started over a cold one at the Holiday Valley Beer Festival last fall. We met, we tasted, we sipped, and Velvet Dreams, a 5.5% abv raspberry creme...

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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.

FDA Ban on FD&C Red No. 3: What it means for Watson's products

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by Polly MartinJan 16, 20251 comment

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.