This is such a fun little shop! I was able to stop by and get some yummy popcorn and be a kid…read morechoosing through all the candy for a personal candy bag!

Went here a few months back and I wanted to reflect back at how cute this store was! They had a…read morevariety of popcorn, chocolate, candies, etc. The service was top notch explaining their pricing and what they offer. Overall a fun experience!

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.

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.

Stopped in for some sweets and ended up buying a whiskey cake. I can't wait to try it…read more Cute place & friendly staff. I didn't like that there were boxes all over the floor, it made the place look very tacky.

First time visit to lolli and pops it's cute, fun, and full of charm. My son and his girlfriend…read morewanted to stop in and get some candy. They have a wide variety of candy. I liked how they had each area sectioned off. My son and his girlfriend got a bag and started to pick out what they wanted. My husband and I did the same. I wasn't sure what to expect. It was a hit or miss on taste. The Champaign gummy bears were pretty hard to chew. They tasted like they'd been sitting there awhile. We also picked out some chocolate bears that had a very tart inside, not a fan. Everything else was pretty tasty. I liked the white chocolate covered Oreos and chocolate covered cherries. We also tried some round candies that tasted like birthday cake. Overall, I would definitely come back but out more thought into what I want to try. I let my eyes tell me what I wanted to try. Lol

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...

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.

We come here every time we visit Gruene. The pecans are such a delicious treat! Honestly my…read morefavorite is the chocolate n pecans bark. I could eat it by the pound. The gentleman who works there is so friendly and will give you a sample of anything you'd like to try. We highly recommend!!!

So many yummy candies. The lady that was working here said that she has samples of some of the…read morecandies. It's a small charming store with a lot of candies to look at. They also have an order form you can fill out and have them shipped to your house or friends and family as gift giving. Holidays are coming. Gotta start thinking of these things.

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!

They have a wide variety of candy. So many delicious options!! The store was easily accessible and…read morewell lit. The staff was friendly and accommodating.

Today was opening day. I was excited to see this place because the one downtown is rather…read moredisappointing. I have gone to locations on the East Coast as well as California, and those are full scale stores, often multiple stories with ceiling high statues of candy. Although this is merely a booth area, I loved the open air feel. Couple this with the service, I this one more than the one on The River Walk. The employees were very friendly. Aside from a few things not having been priced yet, they were operating efficiently & smoothly for day one. The prices here are admittedly higher than most stores, but I would advise seeing it more as an experience. There is also definitely far more selection and variety than The average candy store. One can always try for very little from the candy in the bins. Quality over quantity. The typical by the lb candy, the section with oversized everything, sushi candy, full sized pizza candy, then my favorite, Plush Yummy World Food! The story behind Yummy World is that they were originally designed by Heidi Kenney (http://www.mypapercrane.com) before being bought by KidRobot. I have loved her art for more than a decade, and only admired her even more after meeting her during a local art festival in her home state, Pennsylvania (the festival was in Philadelphia, she lives in nearby Waynesboro). Anyways, they have many of these plushes there! Adorable. Cheese Balls, Curly Fries, Fruit, and Tacos that last forever. Enough said.