Beloved Candy Store Was Set To Close For Good, But Then Three Major Stars Stepped In

As you walk down the street in Rhinebeck, New York, a quirky-looking red-doored store may just catch your eye. It’s Samuel’s Sweet Shop – and it’s a popular haunt for the whole neighborhood with the tasty, nostalgic treats lining its shelves. Not too long ago, though, this beloved place nearly shut its doors for good. Luckily, Paul Rudd and a few of his super-famous friends stepped in to save the day in the most unusual way.

Samuel’s is roughly 400-square-feet in size, boasting just one floor. But here’s the thing – it makes full use of the relatively small space. Because as soon as customers walk through that red door, they’re greeted by packed shelves covered in candy, with even more treats behind the counter.

Samuel’s really does feel like an old-fashioned candy store from the past, and that’s arguably one of its greatest strengths. Nostalgia can entice anyone. Yet it’d be unfair to say that customers are only drawn in by the shop’s uniquely quirky aesthetic. Because the products on offer are pretty good too.

You can sink your teeth into mouth-watering creations such as the “Over the Top,” for instance. This beast more than lives up to its name, combining a couple of “unlocked” Oreos with a peanut butter cup from Reese’s. And if that wasn’t enough, the whole thing is layered in chocolate as well. OTT indeed!

Samuel’s also sells “Clodhoppers” – an addictive mix that combines graham cracker, peanut butter, chocolate and pretzel. Is anyone else feeling hungry now? Plus the store offers cups of coffee if you fancy a beverage. So while that all sounds great, what do the customers actually think of the place?