In 2001, Dylan Lauren pioneered creating the world's largest confectionery emporium and lifestyle brand, Dylan's Candy Bar. By merging the worlds of art, fashion and pop culture with candy, Dylan's Candy Bar has innovated the way we see candy today. With a mission to awaken the creative spirit and inner child in everyone, Dylan's Candy Bar surrounds customers with the most imaginative, state-of-the-art decor and product mix.
Dylan's Candy Bar transports its guests to a modern day version of Willy Wonka's factory the moment they enter. Its pop art installations—such as the iconic oversized lollipop tree, candy cane columns, dripping chocolate shelves, kaleidoscopic candy wallpaper and candy-embedded staircases—embody the pinnacle of "retail-tainment". The ultra-sensory experience is enhanced with delectable smells, a candy timeline and a vast milieu of candy songs and commercials awarding customers not just a sugar high, but a sweet lasting euphoria.
Dylan's Candy Bar houses over 7,000 confections, boasting the largest, unparalleled selection of candies and candy-related gifts from around the world. It is a museum of candy where each piece is literally curated like precious art. The whimsical displays highlight the vibrant colors, textures, eye-popping graphics, creative packaging, gorgeous patterns and distinctive shapes of candy. Dylan's Candy Bar is the launching pad for new candy innovations and one-of-a kind items. There are Dylan's Candy Bar (private label) products, a large assortment of rare American nostalgic favorites, novelty items, imported specialty sweets and dazzling confections for every holiday.
In addition to the 7,000 edible treats, there are also candy-inspired lifestyle products. From stationery to technology, toys to plush, jewelry to handbags, scented body lotions to sweaters; Dylan’s Candy Bar cures any fashion craving. Several locations also include an Ice Cream & Dessert Parlor, Candy Cocktail Bar and Party Rooms offering a wide variety of themed events for all ages. Dylan's Candy bar redefines itself regularly, changing its assortment and window displaysaccording to the themes of holidays or cultural events. It's guaranteed to melt the hearts of even the most sophisticated, seen-it-all shoppers.
Dylan's Candy Bar plans to continue expanding worldwide. Since the birth of the original flagship in New York City, Dylan's Candy Bar has opened in cosmopolitan U.S. locations such as Chicago, Los Angeles, Miami and East Hampton. Dylan’s Candy Bar also has distribution in luxury boutiques, leading department stores, and premium hotels nationally and internationally.
Dylan's Candy Bar locations have become the most popular destination for the ultimate sugar rush. In fact the flagship store in New York City has remained on a variety of “Top 10” lists of New York City tourist attractions since its inception, welcoming over 2 million visitors per year.
Dylan's Candy Bar appeals to people of all ages and backgrounds, which explains the brand’s impressive fan base of over 200 celebrities and influencers. Fans include Michelle Obama, Oprah Winfrey, Madonna, Janet Jackson, David Beckham, Steven Spielberg, Al Pacino, Hugh Jackman, and Tom Cruise.
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Dylan's Candy Bar received an average rating of 3.26 out of 5 stars from 19 reviews.
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Whats not to love? This huge candy store is New Yorks FAO of candy. Its located on the Upper East Side on 3rd, and you cant miss it with its color... Read Full Editorial
MAJOR DISAPPOINTMENT by Holly Riley via Citysearch on 12/12/2011
For my daughter's 16th birthday we made a trip to NYC. I had our evening planned with the final stop for birthday dessert at Dylan's Candy Bar. Well, let me say we were majorly disappointed! I had read some negative reviews before going,…
Hard to Sell by artchic101 via Citysearch on 3/21/2011
I had passed dylans by on several occasions and my review is based on two visits. On my first visit I went there during this past holiday season. The store is incredibly busy!!!! There were tourists EVERYWHERE and you could barely reach…
Nothing Sweet Here - RIDICULOUS Customer Service! by chiquitabanana17 via Citysearch on 1/19/2011
Like Quality, Knowledgeable Service and Common Sense? Then don't purchase something here!
So my Mom ordered my husband a birthday gift from Dylan's - "membership" in the Candy of the Month Club (yes, my husband loves candy as much as a 6…
Candy Heaven!! by brilliantbullet via Citysearch on 10/27/2010
This store is heaven for those who have a sweet tooth!! This candy bar by Dylan Lauren is a fantastic place to find the best selection of candy. Great customer service only appropriate from the Ralph Lauren family.
Nope by nomorecandy via Citysearch on 4/11/2010
If you're looking for extraordinarily overpriced candy administered by staff that far too often acts as if the customer should be honored to shop in such a cool place, Dylan's by Bloomingdale's is the store for you. I'm sorry to say that…
Dylan's Dirty Candy Bar by 2plus1 via Citysearch on 10/19/2009
I was so excited to be coming to NYC for my anniversary with my husband for a long weekend. Dylan's was one of the place's that I had looked up and did some research on. So we decided to go there on October 17, 2009. When we walked in it…
Candy Store by magicloop2009 via Citysearch on 7/26/2009
They have great chocolate bars. On the upper east side, very rich and upscale, though junk food is by far not healthy. This is located right near fao schwartz. I think that Hershey's is better though. If you have a sweet tooth and crave…
Try Chocolate Bar for a more sophisticated candy store by lindsayalix via Citysearch on 5/26/2009
If you're looking for a more sophisticated and trendy dessert place with amazing chocolate, try Chocolate Bar. They just opened up another location in the West Village and its the best in the city!!! Must try!\r
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Go there by CSMobileUser via Citysearch on 4/14/2009
So much fun
Awesome Gingerbread House Kit by CLorenzo66 via Citysearch on 12/28/2008
This holiday season we wanted to make a gingerbread house (our first). We waited to long to decide what we needed and couldn't find all the ingredients. A co-worker suggested that I try buying a gingerbread house kit at Dylan's Candy Bar…
Help! by istara via Citysearch on 12/12/2007
Someone sent me a Chanukah basket as a gift for my daughter. The box was huge and I was excitedly wondering what was inside as I tore open the box. After digging through a ton of plastic, cardboard and bubble wrap, i found A TINY BASKET OF…
I waited 45 minutes, but the staff was so incompetent that I couldn't buy anything. by stormer21 via Citysearch on 12/5/2007
I went downstairs to the chocolate case. I wanted to make a purchase, so I waited. And waited. And waited some more. Two more groups came in after me and were also waiting. Finally, the 3rd lady apparently knew what was up. She went around…
An enormous two-story candy store where sweet dreams come tr by Contributor via Citysearch on 7/26/2007
This rainbow-striped, two-story confection--courtesy of Ralph Lauren's daughter Dylan and Jeff Rubin of FAO Schwartz--attracts crowds of kids and kids-at-heart. Midtowners sweeten their day with double-dip cones, relaxing on a…
Dylan's Candy Bar by Pat B. via Judy's Book on 12/3/2006
Dylan Lauren has become the queen of confections, reigning over Dylan's Candy Bar, a two-story flagship store on Manhattan's tony Upper East Side. The shop offers more than 5,000 varieties of fantastic and unusual candy including all kinds…
I Love Candy!!! by citychic06 via Citysearch on 10/27/2006
i've been to Dylan's quite a few times and always love it. they have a great selection of candy and their desserts or amazing! it's a really cute store and everyone is always friendly and cheery. yea, it's a bit pricey, but it's worth…
Undeniably sweet but overrated by Kate L. via Judy's Book on 8/31/2006
I trekked east to Dylan's Candy Bar one day and was really disappointed in what I found. Sure, (overpriced) candy abounds, but the place was overrun with people. Local kids squabbling at the soda fountain, tourists gawking... the smell of…
Candy Heaven by Nicole F. via Judy's Book on 5/22/2006
Dylan learned a lot from Papa. Daddy (Ralph Lauren) taught this girl how to merchandise a store so the customer is transported to another place. Instead of WASP heaven, Dylan's customers are sent to Wonka land.There is so much chocolate…
Sugar overload by Racheline M. via Judy's Book on 5/16/2006
I finally just caught up with Dylan's Candy Bar. The greatest thing about it, i think is its selection of difficult to find or old-time candies. I was shocked at how many candy items I haven't seen since my childhood are on hand there. …
overpriced by jessemi via Citysearch on 4/18/2006
i've been to at least two of the stores and while the lighting and decor are a lot of fun it doesn't make up for their over-inflated prices. their selection isnt anything amazing and you're mostly paying for the packaging. also, it tends…
Dylan's Candy Bar by J P. via Judy's Book on 4/14/2006
If you like candy you will feel like you stepped into heaven when you step into this store. It's a very large, lively place that has every type of candy you can imagine. The first time I stepped into this place, I was blown away. They had…
