The Candy Rush

This place is really cute and the smell definitely draws me in. A great place to take the kids and bring them for a treat. The only thing about this place is that I think it is way too overpriced, almost 7 dollars for an ice-​cream cone. Really!!! It’s not that serious!

Delicious crepes (even though only had enough batter left for one). The most adorable teenage boy was working the day we went, and was really sweet and polite. It was warm enough that we could sit outside in their little backyard. I had a really good pumpkin whoopie pie and the coffee was not so bad either. I assume most people stop in for the hundreds of gummies and novelty candy items they have. Definitely a nice stop for the kids.

The cutest little candy store. A much needed gem to the neighborhood. They make their own sugar/​waffle cones and there’s a nice selection of ice cream. The owner and her husband are really cool people. There’s a patio out back that’s great for relaxing. They’ve advertised that they screen movies back there but unfortunately I’ve never been. They get one star removed because twice they ran out of my fave candy (strawberry puffs) but I still love them oh so much! I will definitely keep coming back for more :)

Every time I visit, I feel like I entered a time warp. This place is so full of youth and energy. I always get excited whenever I stop by. Their products are great, they’re always expanding the menu of items they offer. The management is committed to this community and hosted so many tremendous events for the neighborhood children and their parents. The backyard is so spacious and ideal for film screenings or just a small get-​together with family or friends. I can just go on and on about this place. I have a sweet tooth and this is the best place in Brooklyn to stop and buy and satisfy those cravings. We’re practically neighbors so I enjoy the option of stopping by every day, week, or month – whenever I get the chance. The location is perfect. It’s blocks away from Franklin Ave. station on the 2, 3, 4, and 5 line. The Brooklyn Museum of Art, Prospect Park, and Grand Army Plaza Library are also nearby.

I went in here to buy a jar of sweets for some friends as a thank you present. The young guy helping me was extremely sweet and patient. I purchased a candy jar for $ 3.99 and filled it with about $ 10 of sweets. The selection didn’t seem much more exciting than my local cinema but the result looked nice, although probably not as impressive as the price! I think that making little candy bouquets or candy gift jars would be a great addition to the store, actually. I would have been happy buying a random mix and it would have saved having to tip out all the candy to weight it.
While I was there they were just finishing up with «baby French» — says a lot about the kind of neighbourhood this is becoming! All in all though it’s a nice, fun place.

Chocolate cookies and cream ice cream is my jaaaammmm. And they take cards!
Open late, so perfect for a bit o’sweetness while you wait for 20 minutes for a table for dinner at Chevela’s across the street.

This place is so fantastic. So many sweet choices in one adorable space!!!
1. Blue Marble ice cream. Awesome.
2. DOUGH doughnuts. HELL YES.
3. Options — a la mode, ice cream sandwich, sundaes, shakes, floats, waffles! tons of toppings too —
4. «Mini» scoops are plenty big!
5. So many candy choices by the pound — including gummi brains!
6. Retro candies available.
7. Friendly employees!
8. Beautiful colorful chalkboard menus!
9. Convenient location where all the cool kids are!
Next time I think I am going to go for the ultimate diabetic-​friendly sugar explosion — a cinnamon sugar doughnut underneath at least one scoop of ice cream. Or perhaps a doughnut with a milkshake, perfect for dipping the doughnut in. I’ll have to try the backyard as well, since I didn’t even realize they had one when I was last here.
If I lived nearby, I would know everyone here by name. I would also ride a Rascal Scooter because I would weigh 400+ pounds and my knees would not be able to keep up with my stomach. However, I now have a new place to stop at on my way home from teaching. I am sad that it’s far from me, though, because there’s a part of me that REALLY WANTS to have my birthday party here next month. I’ll still think about it. So tempting. Rainbow sprinkles.

What is up with this place?! Sure, it’s cute but the prices are insane. INSANE! (yes, all caps.) $ 5 for an iced tea? Really? $ 3 for basic «old school» candy that you can probably get at the bodega down the street? Listen, I like supporting local small businesses as much as the next guy, but this ain’t Manhattan, honey. It’s Crown Heights. Get over yourself.

Beautiful store, great ice-​cream, chill backyard. Can’t wait till they start serving booze.

When I walked in the door, I felt like Alice when she fell down the rabbit hole. Candy Rush is the utopian candy store of Crown Heights — the kind you wish still existed. Besides walls full of sweets, they sell crepes, waffles, coffee, donuts, and ice cream. My relatively cheap and gigantic junior size strawberry cone tasted like heaven. There’s free wifi to boot, and the garden party style courtyard shows free movies!

Found a place that makes delicious crepes right around the corner from my house… Score!
Not only is this place cute as hell, its also spacious and there’s free wifi. I was very surprised to find out they sold more than just sweets, as the advertising describes. So you can come here and satisfy that sweet tooth or get something else to eat. Prices are also pretty good. My savory crêpe was about 7 dollars. No complaints here!

I had the BEST Donut here, passionfruit with cacao nibs! Just one of the many inventive flavors they had to choose from. This place is super cute and has a huge selection of candy and desserts. It also has a beautiful garden out back where you can sit and enjoy the weather and the company.

Their donuts are impossible to not purchase. Blood Orange? Hibiscus? The variety of flavors are so enticing and these are definitely the best donuts I’ve ever tried. I went there once with my stepdad and we bought three and he proceeded to eat them all one after the other, giving my mom and I small bites, they are addictive.
I’m not really a candy fan, but they have a good variety of ice cream, and generally seem to have a couple of sorbet flavors.
What I love about this place is the vibe. It’s really inviting to relax in, everyone who works here is amazingly friendly, and they have some great tea and coffee.

I have only had the hot chocolate from here (3 times… a little addicted). The flavor so amazing. Best Hot Chocolate in Brooklyn, so they boast… and they are correct. My only hold up is that they have never been made the same way. The first time it had an entire cinnamon stick in it– fabulous. The second and third times, it didn’t, and the cup was only filled about 70%. I did not take whip cream. It costs about $ 2.45– somewhere around there– not outrageously cheap or expensive. But, it should be filled, in my opinion!
They also have some candy that I haven’t seen in 20 years (Note: I’m 25, and a bit afraid of how old this previous statement makes me seem). I like the joyous atmosphere, the great tunes, the community board, and the people. The owner is a fabulous woman and I wish her and her husband all of the best. Yay for Franklin Avenue business!

This place is just visually stunning to look at – from both outside and in. Like having a small Willy Wonka Factory in the hood. From ring pops to nerds to whatchamacalit, its a vintage candy stroll down memory lane. Like some old fashioned general store, you even have to get the workers to climb a ladder to open up a jar and get a few bits of your favorite jellybeans or licorice. And did I mention, there’s an old school Ms. Pac-​Man video game in the back? Chic, hip, and good for kids ages 4 to 40.

I really like their idea of local businesses of candy, ice cream and donuts!
I tried their hyped up blood orange donut and I really think its ok. It tastes like a glazed donut with a SLIGHT hint of orange… I don’t know about you, but this doesn’t qualify as a MUST eat donut.
I love that they are doing this in Crown Heights and their customer service is great. But I would definitely come back for the candy and ice cream!

The lady working there was incredibly friendly!
I’ve been counting calories for the last few months and successfully shed many pounds, so a sundae AND a donut at 9PM (unsurprisingly) proved me an extremely weak person, but OH WELL. SO WORTH IT!
Backyard is very cute.

I have been to the Candy Rush several times for candy and ice cream and, of course, it’s been great. They have a wonderful backyard garden with a play area for kids where you can sit and enjoy a summer afternoon.
I’ve also just rented out the backyard for a birthday party and all my guests had an amazing time. Owners Kevin and Garnett were helpful and generous with their store. They provided a grill, tables and chairs and a fantastic space (AND ICE CREAM!)
I will be back for more ice cream and more parties!

Franklin Avenue is indeed changing, and The Candy Rush is an excellent new spot, good for old time locals and new faces (like me). I mean, who doesn’t like ice cream and candy? The prices are great and they serve Blue Marble ice cream. If this heat keeps up I’ll be there everyday.

A new addition to the ever-​changing face of Franklin Avenue will have you feeling like a kid in a candy store, but that’s cause it is a candy store!
The Candy Rush is a rustic kaleidoscope of candy store meets ice-​cream parlor.
With a nice selection of candy goodness, from bulk candy to Laffy Taffy, and all sweet things in-​between you are sure to find something to satisfy a candy craving.
And if you don’t feel like candy you can find satisfaction in their 13 flavors of Blue Marble Creamery hard ice creams. Served in either a cone on three sizes of dishes you can even customize your ice cram with fun toppings like sprinkles, gummy bears, fruit and fudge. They also offer refreshing drinks like fresh brewed ice coffees (even add ice cream), root beer floats, and milkshakes.
I really wanted to give this place 5 starts, but in all honesty I probably should give them 3 starts, but I’ll stick with 4 as the staff and atmosphere was super friendly, and I’m a fan of locally owned business.
But here’s the deal: although it is a pleasant addition to the neighborhood, it is a little over priced. For just under $ 9 we go two single scoops of ice cream one with sprinkles and one with fudge. The ice cream seemed runny or maybe overly milky, it didn’t seem like the Blue Marble Creamery ice cream I had had before. I’m not quite sure what it was but neither of us finished our single scoop and me not finishing ice cream would come as a shook to many.
I really have high hopes for this place, and wish them the best. But considering on our walk we also hit another new ice cream parlor that opened a few avenues away that had a line almost out the door and was half the price, I’m not to sure.