Krause’s Homemade Candy

They have the best chocolate covered strawberries and pretzels.

REAL chocolate. Everything is amazing here! None of the wafer gross «chocolate» other local places attempt to sell.
I am obsessed with their chocolate covered strawberries. Addicting! They dip the whole strawberry, without the stem in thick chocolate. Absolutely perfect!

They have the most amazing chocolate covered strawberries here. Never realized how good until I moved out of state, but I always try to go back and get my fix. The rest of their chocolate goods are great as well. Their jelly beans are also very delicious and addictive. A bit expensive, but worth every penny. :)

First time here! Greeted by friendly staff. I came here to try their chocolate covered strawberries & they were absolutely amazing! Better than others that I have for a more expensive price. I’ll deff be coming back here to get my chocolate covered strawberries & white chocolate covered pretzels! Yum!

What a decadent treat ! I can’t describe how happy I was with a gifted goodie from here. Best chocolate covered strawberries & my now new addiction: chocolate covered graham crackers. My daughters loved them too :) great packaging as well !

I have been eating their chocolate since I was a little kid and it is still the best that I have ever had. The raisinets, solid chocolate in holiday shapes, boxes of mixed nuts covered in chocolate… all amazing! You will not be disappointed!

I really believe their chocolate is the best in the NJ/​NY metro area. I have been coming to this homemade candy business location with both my grandmother and mom since I was a child, which is over 60 years. Their milk and dark chocolate covered nuts, fruits (especially the large chocolate covered strawberries!), truffles, creams, etc. are to die for! I even send their chocolates all over the US to both family and friends as gifts. You can not go wrong with anything from Krause’s in Paterson or at their other location in Fairview, a family owned business.

Sometimes you comes across places you weren’t looking for, or seeking out in any fashion, that tickle your chocolate bone. OK, that doesn’t sound right, so take your mind out of the gutter for a moment.
While on our way to eat insanely good Filipino food in Elmwood Park, we passed by Krause’s Homemade Candy. I’ve driven by thousands, perhaps millions of homemade candy places this week, and throughout my life, and have stopped at maybe 2. Not sure why we decided to stop at this place after lunch. Maybe it was the fact that we knew we were going to crave something sweet after eating Pinoy food. Maybe it was something… else.
I don’t know what it was exactly, but I am glad it was something!
When we got in here I felt like a kid in a candy store. (looks at camera) I could swear I could hear Gene Wilder singing Pure Imagination when I walked in.
Woweee, this place smells and looks pretty. I mean, the candy is also eye candy. More varieties of anything chocolate you can imagine. I think I could have easily spent over $ 14 million dollars in here, but went easy. Walked away with multiple goodies, but most importantly, chocolate covered strawberries. All I can say, is Garden State Parkway while eating chocolate covered strawberries is the ONLY way to travel. Technically, there are additional travel methods, which I will not get into at this moment.
The girls working here were also very nice, friendly and helpful.
If I can summarize this review in one word: sweet.

I love coming here for the amazing chocolate strawberries!

Yum! I really love their dark chocolate almond bark. Coconut puffs are great too.
My wife says the dark chocolate is too sweet for fans of very dark chocolate.
Since we both prefer dark chocolate, we’d rather their selection of (delicious) chocolate skewed more toward dark, rather than milk. Right now looks like it’s about ⁶⁰⁄₄₀ in favor of milk.
The staff was very friendly.

Jesus they make the Best chocolate. They have the best chocolate covered strawberries. They are usually the biggest strawberries and the chocolate just makes it so scrumptious. I can’t eat a whole half a pound in a few hours. (But won’t since Im on a diet) thank the lord for this place lol.

Chocolate covered strawberries were perfect!

This is a local chocolate/​candy shop that makes everything in-​house. I don’t come here very often since I typically avoid candy, but every once in a while I’ve gone in for the chocolate covered strawberries, which are the best I’ve had anywhere. Although I’ve never had a bad batch, I think the strawberries are the absolute best when in-​season. My parents used to come here for the strawberries and other random chocolates since I could remember until they moved. They still stop here every time they visit. I do recommend that if guys are trying to earn some points with their chocolate-​loving significant other for a special occasion, get her the chocolate covered strawberries here. Unless you are a complete ass or eat them all before you get home, you are set.

I love the smell when you open the door! Love, love the chocolate covered strawberries, they are the best! The almond bark is yummy!

Amazing chocolate! My family has been going here for years and I’ve never been disappointed by anything. Everything is always fresh and delicious. You will not be disappointed!

Old World Charm Nice Assortment Of Fine Candy Customer Service Needs Improvement
Back when Hannah was around this place was run with precision, from front to back of the house everything was top notch. Over the past ten years or so Krause’s has seen a bit of decline overall with the counter people leading the way.
The candy is still quite good mind you, but I have had occasions when the covered graham cracker /​pretzel inside was a bit stale, or the fruit was over ripened. At the premium prices you pay here, unacceptable and not a isolated event. That said, the dark chocolate bark with walnuts is superb as are many of the chocolate dipped fruits and nuts that may be available. The key is to get them nice and fresh, so now I ask «these made fresh today?»
With three locations in North Jersey Paterson Rt 20 North, Fairview — Fairview Avenue and Paramus Rt 17 South next to the Garden State Plaza Mall Krause’s is no secret around here. So Holidays see huge crowds lining up for seasonally themed treats. Despite some of the shortcomings of the post Hannah Krause era, this place is still a delight.
Formerly a 5 Star Chocolatier

Horrible service.

This place has fresh chocolate covered strawberries every day and they are the BEST! I’m picky about chocolate covered strawberries so I know what I’m talking about.
It’s not just the Choc strawberries though. They have the best chocolate around. Any kind of chocolate you want, they have. Cordials, truffle, bar etc. their pecan turtles are to die for. They also have a really good diabetic chocolate selection. My grandmother has Diabetes So I buy them
For her occasionally and she loves them. I’ve never tried them but I know they must be good because my grandmother usually detests diabetic/​sugar free food.
If your a chocolate lover then making a trip to Paterson to visit krause is a must. Dont worry about having to drive in the «hood». This is on a highway. You can get there without even having to drive through town.

My father grew up in Paterson, so I’ve had the pleasure of experiencing Hannah Krause’s amazing chocolates for my entire life. Although Mrs. Krause is no longer alive, her legacy continues at Krause’s Homemade Candy.
I promise and assure you that Krause’s makes the best chocolate you have ever had in your life. Their chocolate colored strawberry’s cannot be beat. There is nothing quite like it.
If you are a chocolate lover and you’ve never made the trip to Paterson to try some these chocolates, then you are definitely missing out on one of the great enjoyments of life. And I mean that with all sincerity!

Chocolate is rediculously good. Perfect in every way. Nice people.