Samuel's Sweet Shop

Came here for a coffee and some sweet treats for the kids. It was busy but the 3 people behind the counter got the line moving quickly. The truffle candy was delicious. The coffee was strong and was ready quickly. The mango smoothies took some time as they’re freshly blended. Kids loved them!

This small but mighty candy store packs in a lot of homemade goodies and other sweet treats. The Frightening Good Halloween Bark was better than good. Stop by for a treat if you are in the area. It’s been around for a long time.

What an adorable little gem we stumbled upon while strolling through this charming town! The young ladies who worked there were pleasant & handled our order of 25 hot chocolates like pros! The candy was fresh and so much to choose from. The novelties were adorable. If you are in the area give this place a try!

Cutest little shopnin the most adorable town! Handmade candy, sweets and baked goods. Truffles were out of this world! My husband got a danish and it was definitely amazing since it was inhaled in under 2 minutes and I didn't even get a bite. Definitely recommended!

We’ve been a few times and always encountered a clean, bright store and friendly staff. My favorite is the cara -marsh. I think that’s what it’s called. But it’s a homemade marshmallow covered in caramel. It’s about $3 for 1 so not cheap but the goodies there are meant as once in a while type treats based on their richness. Would love to see the addition of homemade fudge in the future.

Such a fun little shop with so many varieties of candy and sweet treats. As well as a yummy coffee bar. Maybe, on another visit we can run into Paul Rudd and talk all things Rush!!!

Sweet Nostalgia with a Celebrity Twist We stopped by Samuel’s Sweet Shop partly because we’re fans of Paul and Jeffrey. It’s a charming little candy shop with a lot of heart. We picked up some rice krispy treats (we really didn't want to eat their faces, but we held off as long as we could) and chocolate (including clodhoppers and the Samuel's Bar). Didn't get a chance to try as much as we wanted. Some of the candy is the kind you can find elsewhere, but that's ok. Nostalgia in a small-town —plus the added fun of knowing who’s behind it. Support your local candy shop. Keep the hope alive!

Really liked their coffee and cookies! Staff was very helpful. My kids loved it there. Worth the 2 hour drive from NYC. Wanted to get the crispy treats but I'd feel bad chewing on Paul Rudd's head lol although Jeffrey Dean's head I don't mind #justiceforglenn 😜

its so awesome paul rudd owns this place! i would faint if i saw him lol. the chocolate covered raisins are soooo good! nice and fresh! friendly staff and lots of sweet treats to choose from. i'll def. come back and try more!

Great place for coffee, baked treats and of course candy. The folks there are a pleasure to do business with!

We've been a few times and always encountered a clean, bright store and friendly staff. My favorite is the cara -marsh. I think that's what it's called. But it's a homemade marshmallow covered in caramel. It's about $3 for 1 so not cheap but the goodies there are meant as once in a while type treats based on their richness. Would love to see the addition of homemade fudge in the future.

Such a cute little candy shop. Their chocolate chip cookie's are delicious! If you have a sweet tooth this is the place to go to!!

Decided to stop by here after making trip to Albany. Staff was super friendly went out of the way to find Easter cookies for me. Also recommended I visit the Vanderbilt mansion. Had various coffees, chocolate, candies. Made me nostalgic for childhood with the 2 piece for 25 cent signs.

Cute, but expensive, candy shop! It was fun to see all the different types of candies, some I hadn't seen in years like the candy dots on white paper. Rice crispy treats with celebrities printed on them. My partner and I got a cookie and a few truffles to try - the cookie was decent but the truffles were the real star of the show... especially the peanut butter one!

My mom and I are big fans of the owners and being that we live in California, a trip to Rhinebeck is not in our plans so we decided to order some candy from their online shop! We ordered Paul Rudd and Jeffrey Dean Morgan's favorite candy boxes and they were both filled to the top with lots of tasty options to try! Paul Rudd's was filled with a Marshmallow Crispy Cake, Signature Bark - dark chocolate with cherries, almonds & sea salt, Clodhoppers - peanut butter, pretzel & graham cracker in milk chocolate and Candy Blocks. Jeffrey Dean Morgan's was filled with a Marshmallow Crispy Cake, Signature Bark - dark chocolate with cherries, almonds & sea salt, Milk Chocolate-Covered Swedish Fish and Strawberry Gummi Teeth. Everything we have tried so far has been really good! I can't wait to try the rest! I can't speak on the service or ambiance since we ordered online as I previously stated, but maybe one day in the distance future we'll make a trip out there! For now, I am happy to order and support from the West Coast!

I LOVED the selection of candy in Samuel's Sweet Shop. It was quite expensive but a novelty store so probably to be expected. I got a package of gummy bears coated with crunchy candy. Great texture but all the gummy bears were the same color/flavor and I was hoping for a variety (couldn't tell due to the crunchy coating) especially for the price. Would definitely visit again to sample other candies!

Located in the cute town of Rhinebeck, this candy store had all my favorite classic candy. The staff was amazing and friendly. Our dog Benton was loving the attention. We brought some gourmet chocolates, caramel popcorn as well as two cups of hot cocoa. All was delish! Would have loved if they served sandwiches. We drove 2 hours from the city and was hoping they had a grilled cheese or something on the menu. We were lucky to snag a table at the diner (two doors down). HEADS UP - Parking is difficult to find during the weekends. The lot next door has reserved spots for CVS, so be sure to park in a spot that does not have a CVS or employee sign. You might get towed if you park in the wrong spot. We will def go again

Stumbled over here while taking a walk in the area, definitely was not disappointed, plus it's kind of similar to a place in Washingtonville called guilty pleasure cheesecake. Love the selection from gummies,retro candy, chocolates/chocolate covered, cookies, rice crispy treats and much more. Something I give this a lot credit for is actually selling truffles below 2$ can't tell you how many places want 2-3plus $ for truffles and here it's 1.65 for them. Really can't stress how rare that is, that alone is very appreciated. The ambiance is great too, since you feel like you're going back in time to old fashion candy stores of times long gone for a simple sweet fix, without thinking Omg my diet,hah. Between the cookies, brownie and truffles it was all good, nothing I ordered was wasted and overall can't say anything I got was better over the other. I would to shoutout how nice and helpful was lady at the counter with order, I keep adding more items and she keep up without issue and answered my questions like about marzipan strawberry item.

This has been our go to sweet shop for the past few years, we actually got engaged outside of this shop. They handled the chelates for our wedding, to the point I had so many guests text/call and ask where they came from. (We went a week after the wedding to get some thank you gifts and restock our selection as well lol. I can't say enough about all of the staff, we have always had amazing interactions! It is a cute local shop that supports other locals so why not support them!

This is a great little candy shop that also has baked goods and drinks. The staff is so friendly and will chat you up. The inside is tight but packed with a lot of nostalgic candies and new local items! They are expensive. But you get things you cannot find other places easily. Give it a go!

How often do you see a candy shop? It's nice to run into one but this one is grossly overpriced. It was $3 for a Mallo Cup, $4 for a Reggie Bar, and similar insanity for everything else I bought. Holy inflation Batman! Most items are unmarked so I assumed it would be pricey (Rhinebeck) but that I would not be gouged either. The latter happened. We won't be back.

All the treats you could ever ask for! Simple childhood sweets to gourmet lavender laced cookies. If you're in the area, you have to go. Walk a couple blocks off the main drag and there is plenty of street parking.

This store is super tiny. But there's a lot going on. They also do coffee, tea, and hot chocolate.

Someone graciously pointed out that my previous review was only three stars, but the narrative stated how good it was. It was supposed to have been four stars so fixing it now!

Samuel's sweet shop was such a fun stop. Of course when we found out it's co-owned by Paul Rudd, Hilarie Burton Morgan, and Jeffrey Dean Morgan it was a must stop for us while in the area! It's a cute tiny store and the girl at the register was pretty friendly. They had a large variety of chocolates and candies. We picked a few nostalgic candies and a few things we've never tried before. The fruit stripes were just a good and short lasting as I remembered :p. We also tried the milk chocolate pb cups, chocolate covered Oreos, and coconut cluster type candy. Everything was so good! It's definitely overpriced but it was a fun one time experience. Oh, and the coffee was delicious!

All of the candy looked delicious and the ones we tried were truly delicious. The staff are quick and really nice. I highly recommend visiting the shop when you get the chance.

Very very expensive! I would not be one to buy many individual chocolates here. The prices are completely insane. BUT, they have good coffee and a nice variety of nut butters. Yes, they are expensive. But, very unusual flavors and combinations of nut butters! They are delicious. The shop is very small tough to move around in but very cute! The help is wonderful and friendly and even helped me with new flavors of the nut butters!

Besides being insanely over priced the staff surveillance is a bit obsessive. 3 people behind the counter and no one else in the store and they watched us like what we can possibly do (I get it's part of the job - it's over kill) I've been here before with 20+ people in the store and they can't see anything going on with kids all over and no room to move inside. The candy I've tried is nothing to brag about, cookies not tasteful and everything else again insanely overpriced. One girl was staring at my kid while he was touching the candy and I looked at her and smiled just to make it less awkward for me. If you don't want anyone touching probably shouldn't have buckets of over priced candy in the story or maybe no kids. Weird vibe. Not for me.

This shop is TINY and not really well organized as far as flow goes. The coffee bar looked pretty good, but there was no way we were squeezing through the tiny shop between kids and parents to get to it. Maybe we'll come back again when it isn't so crowded.

Located in the charming core of historic Rhinebeck, NY, the quaint Samuel's Sweet Shop is sure to evoke the kid inside of you that once had a love for chocolates/sweets. While not a fancy or high end chocolatier, Samuel's makes up for with cute decorations, candy of all kinds that you won't find at the typical retailer, and serves as a decent hybrid bakery/coffee shop. I'm not sure how the acting group of Paul Rudd, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, and Hilarie Burton landed ownership of the establishment, but if actors are saving cute shops like this, they're doing right by the world. Their only presence in the shop is the sale of Rice Krispies treats sold with their images on them. The selection of candy is extensive, including uncommon chocolates like Whatchamacallit and Zagnut bars. Impressively, they carry Nestle Lion bars which I've only seen when traveling in Europe or Dubai. They carry Pez dispensers and decades old gum brands like Big League Chew and Bubble Tape which I wasn't sure was even being produced anymore. Some reviewers may call this place a tourist trap, but I see it as a gem of a nostalgic candy shop that we don't often see anymore these days. It's definitely a place I'd recommend for a visit when wandering the shops in the historic core of Rhinebeck, NY.

Such a sweet place. The food, including the breakfast pastries, the people, all awesome. It's a kind oasis with chocolate. Can you get better? And oh, do get the hot chocolate.

Nice sweet shop! The scones were some of the best we've ever had. My wife had the amaretto balls and my daughter and I had the scones. The girls liked the Paul Rudd pics and cookies.

So I found out about this place on Instagram. I love Jeff Dean Morgan as neegan in TWD so I had to check this place out. Paul rudd and Jeff's wife Hilarie all have a hand here. I've learned so much. I had to get the rice Krispy with Jeff's face on it. Have to say the pic didn't taste all that great lol. It was pretty big so a lil tough to eat. Got the choc covered cashews and other lil choc things. Lots of candy in here. Nice place to get gifts.

Very cute sweet shoppe in the town of Rhinebeck. The main feature is Paul Rudd and the walking-dead (who plays Neegin, sorry can't think of his name) guy co-own it, apparently they rescued the business when it almost closed. It is TINY teeny tiny... there are some rice crispy treats with said- actors pictures on them if you want a souvenir. I didn't stay long, because it was Sinterklass and a LOT of people were packed in. The usual suspects plus coffee (I think) and hot chocolate. You need patience if more than a few people are ordering. Like I said, it is tiny and only 1 or 2 employees can work it at a time. Worth a look if you are in the town.

The chocolates are amazing and the shop is fun it's a tight space but there is lots and lots of candy everywhere you look. I would recommend checking it out and while there don't forget to do your part to help support counter intelligence

This is an incredibly tiny little candy store on the Main Street in town. It's nice and has a good variety of treats. It's incredibly expensive for what it is. Come here to get a particular candy if that's what you're looking for but overall, it's a small selection. They also offer coffee and lattes. We came later in the day so I think they were out of the baked goods. I ended up buying some shoelace blueberry candy, it was good. The flavors were super pungent but again, it was really expensive. If you're in Rhinebeck it's definitely a place to check out while exploring. I wouldn't particular stop here if I wasn't just walking around and checking out the beautiful town.

I mentioned that Paul Rudd owned a candy shop in Rhinebeck and my coworkers lost their ever loving minds! They kept talking about it so we finally went! It is such a lovely place and the truffles are really good! Coworker also got a churros cookie that she shared with us, also very good. place was very busy and the coffee line was to the door. Definitely a place to stop if in area.

When you need your sugar rush, Samuel's will not disappoint. With selections from classic favorites to homemade cherry bark and truffles, there is something for everyone. Friendly staff that gives good recommendations, and happy to see some older folks turn into kids.

Great selection of candies and very friendly staff. Their coffee is very good too! Will return when in town.

Seriously one of the cutest candy shops ever! Massive selection of candy & chocolate and it's just so fun and colorful! The two people working were so friendly and sweet and didn't mind that it was taking me forever to browse :)

Stopped by while in town and my Dad immediately was excited about how many candles he hadn't seen in years! The girls at the counter were so sweet and we were both impressed with the selection of sugar free options! My ginger cookie was outrageous!

What a cute little shop :) it's a Hallmark candy shop in real life kind of place, the whole street is magical and I love their shortbread cookies.

The customer service of this business is the best I've encountered in the area. I was shopping for a thank you gift for a friend from out of town, and the manager went above and beyond to make sure I picked out some products that were perfect for the intention. We also had an issue with shipping and the product did not arrive as expected. The team was so thoughtful to do a reorder for us - and we found not only success but our friends said the products were pure magic. Love this business; love the team. Will absolutely be back!

I went here for what I feel like are very obvious reasons- the place is owned by a national treasure (Paul Rudd). Rhinebeck itself is such a picturesque little town, and this candy shop nestled right in the middle of it fits the scene. The shop itself has a layout that is pretty small/tight, and the selection doesn't offer as wide a variety as we were hoping for. (Example- during most trips to a candy store I grab some C. Howard's candy but all they have is gum). The pre-packaged candy is quite pricey, and my sister in law asked for a piece of the chocolate coffee toffee and just got a giant chunk of chocolate with peanuts in it. She only realized it once she had bitten into it, and it was the only thing she asked for from the glass case, so she was a bit sad. The baked goods looked tantalizing and I wish I'd tried one of them, but I spent almost $40 on candy so decided I didn't need more sugar. If you have a sweet fix and want to check it out I'd say do it, but don't expect to be blown away by the offerings.

Four stars for the amazing smell. Three stars for the incredibly expensive price of everything. Service by Stan and Getting out of the house-priceless

This review is based solely on an interaction I had with one of Samuel's employees in line at the Rhinebeck Post Office on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. The clerk at the post office asked me to complete some addresses on a box I was shipping, so I stepped aside and did as I was asked. When I stepped back to the line, a thin young woman in her twenties with a short black haircut and glasses stood at the head of the line. I asked her if she'd permit me to return in line, and she said, "All the way to the end of the line, mister!" with a mix of anger and joy in her voice. The kind gentleman in line behind her allowed me to reenter the line in front of him. When this young woman was helped by the post office clerk, she identified the six boxes she carried as the being from Samuel's Sweet Shop. It is sad to see a young person who lacks consideration for others, but in Rhinebeck, it's my experience that it's almost unheard of; I've found the vast majority of young people here in Rhinebeck to be respectful, courteous, and kind. One would think this young woman would be mindful that she is representing not just herself (however unmannered she may be) but that she also serves as an ambassador for Samuel's. I have not only patronized Samuel's in the past, but also have brought numerous out of town guests there. Sadly, I will no longer be doing this. Any good feelings I had for Samuel's evaporated when this thoughtless young woman proved herself to be an unworthy member of the Rhinebeck community. Paul, if you value the shop's reputation, reevaluate her employment.

Nice ambiance. Nicely stocked. The amazing candy find brings back childhood memories. The assorted butter cookies and hazelnut coffee are delicious. The service was great. It's a must visit.

Yesssss so cute here!! Fun candies and chocolates with a full coffee/tea menu. Some baked goods like cookies and croissants, like trinkets like mugs that say "upstate and chill". Def stop here if in the area, a lil bummed i didnt see my man paul rudd :( guess i gotta go back

The shop feels cozy because is tiny, I don't think you can fit more than 5 people inside. It has a nice feel to it and it's local. It is very expensive though because, probably they have their reasons. I bought a s'mores chocolate bar, payed $10 or $12 for it and went on my marry way. Oh, also some caramels that were delicious and also expensive.

Received several items as a Christmas gift and I must say I wasn't disappointed. They do ship and we received our items rather quickly. I really liked the pretzels covered in peanut butter and the chocolate covered cherries. The chocolate covered Swedish fish were very yummy as well. The dark chocolate bark was really smooth and the cherries and nuts perfectly complemented each other. Everything tasted fresh and was packaged very nicely. Check out the rice krispie treats pictures I posted.......complete with Jeffrey Dean Morgan & Paul Rudd in an edible picture. When I go to New York, I plan to visit the actual shop.

Cute little candy shop in town. I admit I came because it's owned by Paul Rudd but I also wanted a fun drink to enjoy on a stroll through town. This shop is loaded with delicious and unique treats and the best part was you can mix and match syrups for the lattes so I got a cupcake and pumpkin chai latte and it was as heavenly as it sounds. Sure it was sweet but the flavors blended very well together and I also tried the eggnog truffles-another delicious sweet treat! I'll come again next time I'm in town!

I went here yesterday and it was great. A huge variety of fun stuff and the girl who helped us was incredibly friendly. I also met (a crazy person) the guy who invented candy buttons. I was holding a package and he asked to see them. He said he invented them 50 years ago. He said he also invented the little wax bottles filled with liquid. He also said he was surprised to see all of this old fashioned candy which I thought was a bit odd because it's and old fashioned candy shop. Some of these bad reviews are annoying. I read one complaining that it wasn't a coffee shop. It never advertised that it was. A couple complaints that it's too small. So what? Some complaining about the staff. Whoever was working yesterday was great. My only issue would be that some of the more basic candy (like Nerds) is a bit pricey. I feel like the higher prices should be for the stuff that's more rare. I would kiss Paul Rudd. I would kiss Jeffrey Dean Morgan.

Cute shop. Was expecting a little more in terms of variety. Nothing too special. I guess I prefer candy shops that let you fill a bag and then weigh it, so you get a huge variety. Very cute shop though and they have some drink selections as well. Not worth a stop unless you have kids.

Great little spot to add to your list if visiting Rhinebeck for the day. The town in general is VERY BUSY on the weekends, esp the summer. On Sundays try parking on the off roads don't even bother going through the town to find a spot. The service is very friendly and fun, down to earth people. Selection wise, it's not the size of a huge candy store so you aren't going to be digging and buying things by the pound sort of place, it's small and sweet with a bunch of prepackaged already weighed items to try. Plus they have some old school candies, diff brands of ready to buy chocolate, Brooklyn coffee, homemade chocolates, fresh bakery items. ALSO .. a cafe?!! So you can order a smoothie or latte during your visit. Some candy/ items we tried and really liked: - Lobster candies - iced latte - fruity pebble cream cheese baked good - blondie - Barbie cookies

A cute little sweet shop in Rhinebeck The shop has quite a variety of really good, but high priced candy for a tiny shop. I don't know how much of the candy is actually made at this shop, the butter rum caramels that I bought a bag of was not.

Good drinks. Narrow shop that was crowded. Some patrons sitting and enjoying treats. Some shoppers browsing the cases. Benches outside if weather is nice to enjoy drinks and noms. Two things that struck me as unique and delicious: coconut marshmallow caramel chocolate thing and the marzipan. They have all kinds of confections and retro candies. Yes it's priced as speciality items but where else can you get them?!? Treat yo self

This is a really cool little candy store. It has many nice chocolate products and other sweets. They have Paul Rudd Rice crispy treats with his face on it which I find very funny. I would recommend stopping by and checking out this store if you are in Rhinebeck.