So amazing love the Oreo my cousins loved the chocolate and Mexican vanilla they don't only have…read moreice cream they have candy and a LOT of dipped treats!!! WOULD RECOMMEND

From the owner: We specialize in Gourmet Caramel Apples. Caramel is homemade and the finest quality of toppings on…read morethe apples. We also carry Dipped Strawberries, Rice Krispy Treats and lots of caramel items. We proudly serve Amy’s Ice Cream! Mangonadas, shaved ice and soft warm pretzels, chocolate strawberry cups, Dubai chocolates

I saw this place on the news and wanted to support. My family and I stopped in about 15 minutes…read morebefore closing. The customer service A+. The manager and the person checking us out were friendly. The selection was limited. The manager said that customers came in before the SNAP benefits changes and bought a lot of stuff. I plan to visit again in a month or so.

This place has got one of the biggest variety of candies that I've seen...candies that were once…read morepopular can be found at this gem of a candy store...I seen candy that I have not seen in a while inside here... If you into need of candy whether it's old or new this is the place to go...

Big Top is a dream come true for kids of all ages. It's whimsical, inviting, and fun. Who doesn't…read morelove a circus themed candy store? Whenever we're out and about on South Congress (shopping and/or brunching), we like to stop in for a little treat. They even have an old-fashioned soda fountain where you can get egg cream soda. Now, I'm an expert of sorts on real NYC egg creams and I'll say they do a pretty decent job of it. I love the Italian cream soda! You can get scoops of ice cream, sundaes, and banana splits too. The candy selection is crazy big. Bins and bins of penny candy, gum, chocolate, nostalgia candies...too many to name. It absolutely feels like time has stood still in this marvelously sweet shop. Always a tasty experience!

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.

Yes, candy! I love finding old school candy. You don't find it much any more. Razzles, make your…read moreown pixie sticks, Boston baked beans, wax bottles, candy cigarettes, and Jelly Belly's. So fun walking throughout the store and seeing how much they have in this store. Even towards the back the have Blue Bell ice cream. Was nice to look around and see all my favorite candies I used to save up my allowance to buy at the corner store market. Whew, that brought back nice memories.

Poor girl working all by herself. She's going to kill herself running back and forth on a busy…read moreSaturday. If I were her, I wouldn't broken down. But she was doing the best she could and better. The manager should've been her to help her at the absolute least. I hope she finds a better place to work where she's not set up to fail. Better management is needed asap.

This has truly been one of the best experiences I've ever had! I would especially like to recognize…read moreCayleigh for being such a kind, welcoming, and hardworking young woman. She went above and beyond to make sure I had a great experience and was incredibly helpful throughout. Her positive attitude, dedication, and excellent customer service really stood out to me. Cayleigh is a wonderful example of what great customer service should look like, and she deserves to be recognized for all of her hard work!

Fun place to go with all types of candies, old time treats, toys, best of all "ice cream cones" for…read morea special treat! Kids will go crazy in there with all the fun stuff to look at and "want"! Great for special occasion treats, little fun gifts! You will love it, not the typical Icecream place!

Nice clean store! Amazing selections of candy for those that have a sweet tooth!…read moreI found my favorite coke candy gummy that I haven't seen in a long time. They also sell ice cream. Nice friendly staff.

The store has just overpriced candy. But I stopped here because me and my husband were getting each…read moreother a gift and gift had to be just $10. It was the perfect place to stop and buy a small gift. And the reason why I'm reading it. Four stars is because when you walk in all the employees notice you. Not one employee is going to say hi not one is gonna ask if you need help with anything. So there's no customer service skills.

9/29/26: Well this is a thrilling update! Lammes is under…read morenew ownership!! The recipes, ingredients, etc. will remain the same as they have for 140 plus years. They're currently taking pre-orders online. Woohoo!!!!

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.

Unfortunately, as of November 2025 they no longer sell the Unicorn Poop candy. I purchased Amaretto…read morefudge. It was fine but I won't rush back just for that. They did have several other flavors that sounded yummy, such ad banana and churro. Service was polite. Tiny and cute candy shop.

My 2nd shop stop in Fredericksburg, TX, was at Big Pop's Popcorn Company. What a fun and an amazing…read morelittle shop with tons of snacks and goodies! It has that old carnival feel to it... very nostalgic with a variety of novelties. The first thing I saw was the kettle corn rack. I love kettle corn and they have many flavors. I didn't buy one for myself though... instead I got one for my dear friend... it's her birthday... birthday cake flavor was fitting for the occasion. As I walked through the aisles, the wall of jelly beans caught my eyes... love my jelly beans and they have so many flavors. Again, I didn't buy any for myself (trying to cut down on sugar... at least I had some self control while I was in this shop LOL)... I got some jelly beans for my friend though... 3 flavors - birthday cake (perfect!), green apple (my #1 fav!), tutti-fruitti. Staff was very friendly and pleasant. Prices were reasonable. Shop was clean and organized. Just cool candies and neat stuff all around. Don't miss out on this place when you're in town. Happy Big Pop-N'ing!