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    4.9 (8 reviews)

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    Jana N.

    Yay. New candy shop. So much fun. Lots to choose from. Sodas too. Cigarette candy in an old machine. Fun folks here. I am hoping to see my favorite taffy flavors licorice and cinnamon. Clove candy sticks are yummy too. Welcome to the neighborhood.

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    Great recommendations from store staff. They always hit it out of the park! Worth making a trip to stop by.

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    Big Top Candy Shop

    Big Top Candy Shop

    4.3
    (474 reviews)
    4.3 mi
    $

    Big Top Candy Shop on South Congress is a throwback. When is the last time you went into a…read morefull-fledged candy store? Well, if you haven't in a long time, you should visit here. Opening back in 2007, this circus-themed shop has become an iconic staple of the SoCo strip, complete with vintage sideshow memorabilia, floor-to-ceiling shelves, and a old-school soda fountain serving up classic milkshakes and floats. They have some pretty unique candies and other trinkets, ranging from nostalgic retro sweets you probably haven't seen since childhood to imported treats from all over the world. Walking through the doors genuinely feels like stepping back in time. Decently priced items fire the most part. If you are strolling down South Congress and looking to satisfy a sweet tooth or just enjoy a fun, nostalgic atmosphere, Big Top Candy Shop is a must-visit destination in Austin.

    This is a classic candy store in which you can grab a small or large plastic bag and scoop the…read moresweets that appeal to you and pay by the weight. We were visiting from out of town and brought our girls to pick a few items for their en flight snack. We made four goodie bags for approximately $20: 1) Bag 1 - birthday cake cookie dough bites and chocolate chip cookie dough bites 2) Bag 2 - milk chocolate sea salt caramel almonds and milk chocolate peanut butter malt balls 3) Bag 3 - creme brulee cordials and milk chocolate cashews 4) Bag 4 - gummy candy There is a vast selection. We are hooked on the milk chocolate sea salt caramel almonds and creme brulee cordials!

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    Lammes Candies

    4.3
    (61 reviews)
    1.0 mi
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    Lammes candy closed on May 9, 2026...a sad day for Austin and a sad day for our family. For more…read morethan a century, Lammes Candies have been supplying candy to the Austin, TX metroplex. This small candy shop on Airport Blvd (also locations were in Round Rock & Lakeline mall) was filled with many family memories. Their Texas Chewie Pecan Pralines were a tradition for our family especially during the holidays. When we lived in Washington state for about seven years, and every time we came home, we would take back the Texas Chewie Pecan Pralines to folks in Washington state and some for us too. Smile. We liked that the box had Texas written on it, which gave us a great sense of Texas pride. In addition, at Easter we always purchased the pastel-colored thin mints and at Christmas the red and green thin mints that literally melted in your mouth. Importantly, we would occasionally go by Lammes to get an assortment of candies to snack on. It felt like there was an unlimited amount of choices of this delicious candy. Lammes candy was founded in 1878 and family run since 1885. This cute little candy store was an Austin institution! It was Austin's oldest operated family business and a source of pride for Austinites. Its signature Texas Chewie Pecan Pralines introduced in 1892 was one of its most iconic candies along with the chocolate and caramel Longhorns. In April 2026, Lammes announced it would begin winding down operations after 141 years, identifying rising ingredient costs, labor expenses, and long term sustainability challenges as reasons for their closure. The Round Rock location closed on April 24, 2026. The Airport Boulevard flagship store remained open temporarily until Saturday, May 9th (our last visit) to allow for final purchases. This candy store closure was a huge loss for Austin.

    RIP...almost. After stuffing ourselves silly at Quality Seafood just across the street, we thought…read morethat it would be a great idea to stand in the hot sun to get some chocolate. Unbelievably, we had never been here despite living so close, and since they're closing we felt obligated to go in and try it. The place has been around since 1-8-8-5!! We probably didn't get the most legitimate experience because of the crowds. We waited outside for 20 minutes and then inside for another 20 minutes just to be able to get some chocolates from the counter. The whole situation seemed a bit discombobulated and parking was a nightmare, but everyone around us was in a good mood and chatty, so the atmosphere was pleasant. Some of their items are lame, like repackaged watermelon sour patch kids for $9 (!). But of the chocolate from the case that we got, all were really good: the truffles and chocolates are not Big City good, but for a sweet lil shop on Airport Road, no complaints. We also stocked up on a couple boxes of their famous Longhorns and pecan pralines. We asked about merchandise and they didn't have any currently in stock, which was kind of a bummer because we're not planning on going back. Three stars, but a wistful three, and we wish them nothing but the best before the final chocolate curtain falls.

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    IT'SUGAR

    3.1
    (42 reviews)
    6.6 mi
    $

    You've heard the phrase you are like a kid in a candy store. I got to experience that…read moretoday...literally. Every possible candy imaginable was before my very eyes - chocolates, every form of tootsie roll, giant blow pops and jaw breakers, gummies - every flavor to name just a few. My insatiable sweet tooth settled on milk chocolate covered cashews... those are healthy...correct? Hahaha! The milk chocolate was smooth coupled withe crunchiness of the cashews. It was delectable, delicious and decadent!!! I said I was going to eat a few pieces and save the majority of the chocolate covered cashews for another day. Another day was tonight!!! Yes, I add all of the candies. Yes, I am totally guilt free. I did two hours of cardio tonight, so am guilt free. Smile. I tried to live every facet of my life with no regrets. I was the only one in the store so I had the cashier's undivided attention. The cashier rang me up pretty quickly. In addition, he gave a sample of chocolate malt balls. It was super quiet and chill in Its Sugar!

    Came to see if they had anything new for the up coming holidays. A few Halloween candies. But not a…read morelot. I do enjoy walking through and seeing what old school candy they have. Like the candy cigarettes. Love their Austrian strawberry licorice. They're so soft and gummy better than Twizzlers. Bulk cast, candy in packages, clothing. Home decor too like pillows. Always a great place to get some sugar fix

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