A sweet beginning...

The Candy Box opened its doors in the early 1950s. The owner, Mildred Price, was sister to the Kellys, owners of the successful candy manufacturer, Bayards Chocolates, which she sold in her newly opened store on route 322, Richwood, NJ.

The second owners, the Reiners, kept the tradition going by continuing to sell hand-dipped Bayards Chocolates. They acquired the store in the early 1960s and operated it for about 20 years until the current owners bought it.

On March 4, 1981, Eleanor Madara, with the help of her husband, William, opened the store in its current location on Lambs Road.

Since the move, The Candy Box has been a family-run business. Three generations of Madaras work to keep The Candy Box the Friendly, country store that the community has cherished for over 50 years, and we are still selling Bayard's chocolates.

Regular Hours:  Monday through Friday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm and Sat 10:00- 5:00.