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We Went to NYC's Viral Candy Store. Here are Our Thoughts.

As a part of our ongoing Snack Shop video and editorial series, Content Intern Annie Arriaga investigates the latest and greatest viral snack shops in New York City to see if the hype is real, if the snacks are yummy, and if the spot is underrated, overrated, or perfectly rated.


@food52 SNACK SHOP! We went to @bonbonnyc to kick off our new series hosted by intern @ann1ethebanan1e where we tell you if NYC's viral snack shops are underrated, overrated, or perfectly rated. Where should she go next?? #f52community #bonbon #swedishcandy #tastetest ♬ original sound - Food52

In New York City, Swedish candy store BonBon has taken the city—and its many, many chronically online residents—by storm. Candy and all things sugary are all the rage onTikTok, from #watertok to #candysalad, sour Nerds Gummy Clusters to a $5-a-piece Swedish imported morsel, eating sweet treats (and filming yourself doing it) are definitely in style.

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