Candles are great to have year-round for all occasions. From table-setting decor or setting an ambiance to gift-giving and self-care, there’s a candle out there for everyone.
In New York City, you’ll find a shop for just about everything, and candles are no stranger to the city. Among the five boroughs, you’ll find candles at designated shops, quirky gift shops, and even candle-making classes that also sell candles!
So whether youre shopping for yourself or shopping for a gift, here’s a list of shops where you can find some high-quality candles in NYC!
1. ENLY, Manhattan
ENLY is a hand-poured candle shop that doubles as a cafe. They’ve recently gone viral for their Tiramisu Lattes but almost everyone who has been there mentions how amazing it smells inside!
đź“Ť: 227 Mott St.
2. Andrej Urem, Brooklyn
Andrej Urem has an amazing selection of candles that come in different kinds of geometric shapes and styles. Their candles look like little contemporary art pieces! These would make great gifts or a statement piece in your home.
đź“Ť: 170 53rd St.
3. Joya Studio, Brooklyn
Joya Studio creates collaborative projects with emerging artists and established designers, brands, and creators. They do a lot of collabs with cool brands like A24, Arsham Studio & even Lucali! Joya Studio’s NYC location is temporarily closed, but you can order online! They also design environmental scents that are dispersed through the air via gas atomization technology at hotels, boutiques, and events worldwide.
đź“Ť: 499 Van Brunt St. Building 4A
4. Clic, Multiple Locations
A.MANO Brooklyn is a creatively curated home décor shop featuring work by local Brooklyn artists, vintage finds, and up-cycled fine furniture. They also have fun and clever gifts, stationery products, and garden items. Their candle selection is just as cute as the other gifts they carry!
đź“Ť: 585 Dean St.
6. Paige’s Candle Co, Queens
Paige’s Candle Co. creates handmade candles using vegan soy wax and a blend of phthalate-free fragrances and essential oils. Their fragrance blends are hand-crafted in Queens and Brooklyn. A portion of sales are donated to offer free candle-making workshops to New York City non-profit organizations! You can find their candles at numerous shops around the city, including A.MANO Brooklyn.
đź“Ť: Multiple Queens locations
7. NiLu’s Gift Boutique, Harlem
This lovely Black-owned lifestyle shop in Harlem features a variety of curated candles, books, art prints, and homemade goods from local makers… inspired by the owners’ global travels and a lifestyle of raising a family in Harlem! They carry a wide variety of candles, including this candle that turns into a massage oil with coconut oil, shea butter, beeswax, sweet almond oil, and blood orange essential oil.
đź“Ť: 191 Malcolm X Blvd
8. FRIENDS NYC, Brooklyn
For 11 years, Friends NYC has been an established shopping destination and kitsch haven in Brooklyn and beyond. It boasts a wide selection of unique gifts, home decor, elevated smoke essentials, candles & more! Friends NYC proudly stocks and supports local makers, artisans, and various independent businesses. You’ll find NY locals like Brooklyn Candle Studio here!
đź“Ť: 56 Bogart St.
9. True Love Always, Brooklyn
True Love Always is another fun shop that carries curated home accessories, books, records, and clothing. Here, you can find hand-poured candles as well as ornate candlesticks and candle holders!
đź“Ť: 191 Windsor Pl.
10. CANDLE.NYC, Manhattan
Candle.NYC is special because their candles are handmade in NYC using a century-old secret family formula. They carry a wide variety of candles, including soy wax, essential oils, paraffin-free and non-toxic. This shop is located right in SoHo, so keep them in mind for your next shopping trip.
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đź“Ť: 223 Mott St.
11. Lanterne Candle Lab, Manhattan
Lanterne Candle Lab is a hands-on, innovative candle lab in Chinatown that fosters community and creativity through the art of candle making. Here, you can personalize your candle in every aspect, from the vessel to the scent mix and more! They use a sustainable coconut-soy wax. Grab a friend and head there for a unique outing that leaves you with a decadent take home gift.
đź“Ť: 223 Mott St.
12. Literie™️
Literie might not have their own store in New York City, but we added them to the list because they actually have a collection dedicated to scents around the city! Some of our favorites include Ice Skating In Central Park, A Sweet Treat From Brooklyn, Apple Picking In Hudson Valley, and Bodega Coffee.
Literie candles are sold all over the city. Find a local retailer here.
13. Trudon, Manhattan
Trudon, founded in 1643, is the world’s oldest candle manufacturer. They sell luxurious scented candles made using traditional techniques, high-quality wax, and exceptional fragrance oils. The SoHo boutique offers an exquisite collection of handcrafted candles paired with an elegant ambiance and impeccable customer service. Trudon may be more of a splurge but the opulent candle packaging makes them perfect for gifting or adding a touch of sophistication to your home.
đź“Ť: 146 Spring St.
14. Diptyque, Multiple Locations
This French perfumer and candlemaker is globally recognized for its luxurious candles and fragrances. Diptyque’s New York boutique offers exclusive scented candles, including limited editions and collaborations. With a chic interior and knowledgeable staff, shopping here is both lavish and enjoyable. They have 6 locations in NYC in neighborhoods like Midtown, Williamsburg, Upper East Side, and SoHo.
đź“Ť: Find the Diptyque closest to you!
15. Malin+Goetz, Multiple Locations
Malin+Goetz is a modern apothecary brand that offers high-quality skincare, body care, and home fragrance products. Their store features a well-curated collection of hand-poured, natural wax candles with unique fragrances. The minimalist design of the store and candles make them perfect for those who appreciate clean lines and sophisticated scents.
đź“Ť: Find the Malin+Goetz closest to you!
16. Apotheke, Multiple Locations
This chic Brooklyn-based candle and fragrance studio is widely known for its artisanal, hand-poured, long-lasting candles. Apotheke’s collection is carefully crafted using high-quality wax and essential oils. They offer a wide range of scents inspired by local neighborhoods and seasonal offerings. Apotheke candles are sold by numerous retailers but they also have their own boutique in Red Hook.
đź“Ť: Find the Apotheke closest to you!