Shriver's Salt Water Taffy · 9th and Boardwalk · Ocean City · NJ 08244 Toll-Free: 1-877-668-2339

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Shriver's is the oldest business on the boardwalk in Ocean City, New Jersey. In 1898 William Shriver founded Shriver's as a restaurant, ice cream, and candy store. In 1959, Shriver's was purchased by four brothers who owned Dairy Maid Confectionery Company; a retail candy and ice cream shop chain throughout Philadelphia. Today, it is owned and operated, three generations later, by the same family. The legacy of Shriver’s famous Salt Water Taffy, Fudge, and other fine confections still remains, over 100 years later. No one else on the Ocean City Boardwalk can boast the rare combination of a factory and retail store where you can come and see our delicious Salt Water Taffy and other confections being made. While you may or may not have visited our retail store, we try to bring our wonderful selections, fun atmosphere, and old time tradition home to you through our website, so please take the time to browse- it's well worth it! Now Some of our most popular questions! "Why is it called Salt Water Taffy? Our most frequent question. It actually started in Atlantic City, New Jersey (we in Ocean City just made it better) with a man named Bradley. He had a taffy stand on the boardwalk back in the 1890s and one night the ocean decided to pay his taffy stand a little visit. We don't know how much damage was done, but it was enough to put Mr. Bradley in a bad mood the next morning. So when a little girl asked for some taffy, he sarcastically called it "salt water taffy". Luckily for Mr. Bradley, some female relations overheard his remark and recognized a catchy phrase when they heard one. Soon thereafter Mr. Bradley's taffy became "Salt Water Taffy", and that is how it all began. "Is there salt water in salt water taffy?" No, there is no salt in our taffy (except for maybe a pinch in our peanut butter flavor). In fact, there is hardly any water. "How was taffy made before machines?" Before machines there was manpower. That's right. To pull the taffy one would use a large hook. The hooks would hold the taffy while the "puller" would stretch, twist and pull the taffy to the right consistency. Then, each piece would be cut to fit the paper and wrapped... all by hand. Today, the machines used can pull in excess of 100 pounds and wrap approx 300-400 pieces per minute! "Can you freeze Salt Water Taffy?" Yes, you can. You can also freeze our mint rolls, fudge, and macaroons. Simply put the box in the freezer, and when you want a treat let the candy stand at room temperature for a while. It's an excellent way to enjoy summer all winter long!