Nagel’s Candy Barn

Bittersweet that this place is closing my mother had gotten our first bunnies and one every year from here I remember her probably spending what would have been a small fortune back then to get one of the three foot jobbers the boxes always remain the same and I always looked forward to those boxes… for the last 8 years I have been treating my girls to the same tradition… that said it wasn’t easy the place is expensive the chocolate did go downhill the folks were not that nice and they have a lot of rules including cash only which was posted with handwritten signs all over the place as a not-​so-​friendly reminder… the lines were long and the worst of it you couldn’t choose the ribbon color so with three little girls getting one pink and two blue was a problem that they didn’t quite understand… couple of times they were accommodating but
grudgingly that said go to Nutty Over Sweets in Sparta they are super nice great folks and the shop is AWESOME… Super quaint and tons of other treats… and yes they take credit cards…

mrs nagel and staff always very pleasant. have been getting candy here for over 20 years… sign on door says closed… Google says closed permanently…

Went there twice this week. Sign on door says sorry we’re closed. I guess they went out of business.

I loved this place for years but the last time I was there the staff was so miserable, I never want to go back. Also, I received the wrong order and the lady gave my hard time about fixing it so I just took it and left. I’ll be looking for another store.

Their chocolate has gone downhill and so has their attitude! Most items are no longer homeade, and they do not care that they are selling overpriced garbage. You get much better quality and service at Bromilow’s and Kraus. I won’t be back and suspect they won’t be in business much longer if they continue to decline in quality and service. I don’t care how old you are or how long you’ve been in business, there is NO reason to be dishonest AND disrespectful to your customers, especially when you are selling crap– no thanks keep it!

Their candy is outstanding, however they do not accept any credit cards, so if you want to purchase in bulk for showers or weddings you are out of luck. They only accept cash, which in my opinion hurts their sales. It forced me to go elsewhere.

What a lovely place. Family owned. Huge and full of chocolate creations. Some stuff not fresh but incredible selection of chocolates and goodies. A real treat.

I’ve been a Jerseyan a long time and only heard of Nagel’s seeing it pop up on the Unilocal app when looking at Krause’s in Paramus. Well, Nagel’s is all the fun that Krause’s is not! It’s HUGE with a ton of variety and delight for your eyes!
Unfortunately, Krause’s beats Nagel in portion size and taste. My beloved molasses sponges were small and the chocolate very crumbly and sweet.

Our first time in today. We chose toffee crunch, milk choc crabs (turtles) and black licorice pipes. Really nice selection of all candy types and the handmade, in store, items are wonderful. CASH ONLY here. Not even a check. So prepare for that. They do not ship either. No prob. This is good a choice as seen anywhere and reasonable prices. Thanks folks. Well done. Very personal and helpful staff here, which were much enjoyed.

This is such a great candy story. The fudge is amazing and I love getting treats from here around the holidays. The employees are also so sweet! Whenever I am home visiting family, I try to stop by and pick up some goodies.

Very cute place. I think I was here as a child many years ago as it is near my family’s home. Stopped in here for Easter supplies. It reminds me a lot of the Josh Early Chocolates shop in Bethlehem, PA but a tad less upscale. Not super fancy but quaint in atmosphere and offerings.
There is a huge assortment of chocolates in the showcases with caramels, jellies, fudges, bark, etc. Pricing is very reasonable at $ 19.95/lb. There were a lot of occasion specific gifts (i.e., Easter, baby showers, holidays, etc.) and a good selection of candy sticks.
No credit cards allowed so bring cash. And be prepared to get carried away and bring home more sweets than you intended!

I left NJ 22 years ago and still dream of the smell in the store. Wish they had a website so they could ship it to San Diego to me!

FANTASTIC candy store. been around for almost 60 years and original owners still work there! they have a huge selection of candy. there chocolate is all homemade and they have an endless amount of flavors to choose from. the staff was so pleasant and helpful. theres so much to look at. great place to bring the kids.

Decent chocolate, not the best or highest quality out there but consistently good. They really excel at their displays and packaging. Reasonably priced and so easy to find a great chocolate lovers gift. Cash only though. My parents used to get all our Easter basket candy here growing up. Ahhh Nostalgia. Haven’t been in awhile since my 2 year old was actually yelled at by Mrs. Nagel herself for, well, acting just like a kid in a candy store while I was otherwise occupied. Anyway, my kid is 14 now and I just recently stopped in on a whim passing by. Place has not changed one single bit AND… I was greeted by none other than, you guessed it, Mrs. Nagel! She’s still kicking, good for her. Bought several dark chocolate peanut butter cups large enough to share. They were so so so good and yes, we all had a good laugh over that old story. Nostalgia never tasted better!

NJ’s best chocolate… just call her Mrs. Nagel. You will know her when you see her.

Great atmosphere, great workers, and most importantly, great assortment of candy!
P.S you gotta try the fudge

I and we have gone to Nagel’s years and years.
Always a great selection… I like miniatures in mainly dark, some light.
We celebrate St Nicholas Day first, then Christmas, so I always got a LOT!
Always a cheerful and super delicious experience!

anything and everything you can ask for in terms of sweets in a cute setting… not glitzy, quite dark which goes along with the old-​school-​humble-​barn character. barrels of chocolates, candies, peeps galore in all shapes and sizes. long counter with homemade fudge, bark etc. on wax paper behind glass. I’m a dark-​chocolate-​only kinda gal, so opted for dark chocolate covered espresso beans, dark malted balls, dark chocolate bark with brazil nuts. bark was a little stale (prolly the nuts), definitely got my cocoa fix

Imagine walking into Santa’s workshop, only instead of seeing toys, you see every candy imaginable at your fingertips. That’s the quintessential Nagel’s experience.
My brother in law introduced my family to Nagel’s back in the late 80’s/early 90’s when he was dating my sister. Family owned and operated for my gosh, maybe 40 plus years if not 50. I’m going to find out the exact year they opened. My brother-​in-​law whom is in his late 40’s has been coming here with his family ever since he was a young boy. A tradition now carried on with his own children.
Old fashioned to the core (cash only) no credit cards which is a tad bit annoying, but worth it when hit with the aromas and aesthetically attractive displays of chocolates and a multitude of other assortments of candy galore. You quickly forget this inconvenience. Everything is appealing about Nagel’s. Mrs. Nagel herself, her sweets and the friendly staff working for her.
Every holiday has its own special theme of assorted goodies. An abundance of displays and designs of candy are crafted. I love their dark and milk chocolates and everything else in between, like the chocolates filled with fresh coconut and peanut butter too. The chocolate covered strawberries, pretzels, lollipops, and so much more are available. It’s a whirlwind… a magical candy paradise at Nagel’s. I for one can become dizzy with the choices presented before me when I’m visiting there.
The store is immaculate, organized and pleasing to the eyes and senses. I’ve never been disappointed with any of the goodies I purchased. My sister keeps treats in the house from Nagel’s and it’s always a happy sensation for my palate.
Over the years, excursions to Nagel’s has become a special part of our family’s holiday tradition. Non holidays too. They are open year round and are always well stocked with classic Nagel’s items and new candies too.
Prices are moderate. Great parking and pretty swift customer service.