Opening hours
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Typical hours for candy stores in New York
Most candy stores in New York open around 10:00 AM and close around 7:30 PM on weekdays; 72% are open on Sundays and 22% stay open until 10 PM or later.
Based on 32 similar places in our guide.
Location & directions
173 Jay StreetSchenectady, NY 12305
About Bittersweet Candy
Looking for a candy store in Schenectady? Bittersweet Candy is at 173 Jay Street, Schenectady, New York. Our Schenectady guide covers 109 food and drink spots, and this is one of them.
You can reach the team at (518) 280-6161.
Quick facts
- Category
- Candy Store
- Address
- 173 Jay Street, Schenectady, NY 12305
- Phone
- (518) 280-6161
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Popular times (typical for candy stores)
Candy stores are usually busiest around 10 AM on Saturdays; one of the quieter times is around 5 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns and the usual opening hours of candy stores in New York.
Typical prices for bakeries & desserts places in New York
Based on 41 menus with 1,188 priced items from bakeries & desserts places in New York, the median menu item costs $5.25, and half of all items are priced between $3.25 and $8.95.
We don’t have Bittersweet Candy’s own menu on file yet, so use these figures as a guide to what bakeries & desserts places in New York typically charge.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Vanilla | 22% | $5.38 |
| Banana Split | 20% | $11.75 |
| Milkshake | 12% | $9.00 |
Calculated from 41 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
What bakeries & desserts places usually offer
Across 521 bakeries & desserts places in our guide with detailed profiles:
- 36% offer takeout
- 89% offer delivery
- 44% have dine-in seating
- 57% have a wheelchair-accessible entrance
- 61% are described as good for kids
- 75% accept mobile payments
Ask Bittersweet Candy directly at (518) 280-6161 to confirm which of these it offers.
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Bittersweet Candy there are 20 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 24 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include American (4), Mediterranean & Middle Eastern (3), Burgers & Fast Food (3), and Italian (2).
7 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Burgers & Fast FoodHerbie's Burgers< 0.1 mi
- AmericanTake Two Cafe< 0.1 mi
- PizzaNico's Pizzeria< 0.1 mi
- Cafes & CoffeeAmbition Coffee & Eatery, Inc< 0.1 mi
- Mediterranean & Middle EasternSimone's Kitchen< 0.1 mi
What to expect at a candy store
This group brings together bakeries, donut shops, ice cream parlors, frozen yogurt shops, dessert cafes, candy stores and specialty sweet shops. Bakeries usually open early and sell their best items before noon, while ice cream and dessert shops are busiest in the evening and on warm weekends.
What to order
- Croissants or morning pastries – freshest early in the day
- Donuts – classic glazed is the benchmark
- Cookies and cupcakes – easy to share or take home
- Pan dulce or Asian buns – bakery specialties from other traditions
Good to know
- Arrive early for the full selection; popular items sell out.
- Order celebration cakes several days ahead.
- Many bakeries discount day-old bread and pastries in the afternoon.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Bittersweet Candy located?
Bittersweet Candy is located at 173 Jay Street, Schenectady, NY 12305.
What is the phone number of Bittersweet Candy?
You can call Bittersweet Candy at (518) 280-6161.
What else is near Bittersweet Candy?
There are 24 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Bittersweet Candy. Nearby options include Herbie's Burgers (< 0.1 mi), Take Two Cafe (< 0.1 mi), and Nico's Pizzeria (< 0.1 mi).
How much do bakeries & desserts places in New York cost?
Based on 41 menus with 1,188 priced items from bakeries & desserts places in New York, the median menu item costs $5.25, and half of all items are priced between $3.25 and $8.95.
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