The name is actually Sugar Planet. Many different taffy flavors. My wife and I ended up buying…read morepeanut butter fudge, while the kids got lollipops. The store is quite big.

Horrible stale tasting candy. Way overpriced. Store is absolutely stunning but the candy is old…read morestale and tasteless. Avoid at all costs or just check out the store and leave. Employees were friendly if that helps.

Awesome service, chocolate peanut butter fudge is extremely disappointing lacking almost any peanut…read morebutter

The store was small. Great that they make all the fudge. No cross contamination with nuts, my boss…read moreis allergic! But 3 pieces of fudge was almost $50!!!!! Very yummy, but very expensive!

If you're looking for a kid-centric activity during your outer banks visit, make a swing into Sugar…read moreKingdom. With bright lights and colors and a huge candy section, this is a a child's dream. There are many different choices in open bins where you fill a bag/box and purchase by the pound - Keep an eye on those scoop sizes because this gets real expensive real fast! At $15.96/lb as of my visit, you can very quickly scoop an eye popping amount into what feels like a small bag. The staff were not especially friendly, mostly mumbling and hard to understand when I asked questions. Also, prices seem intentionally misleading ("$3.99/quarter pound") which seems cheap if you're only quickly glancing and not doing the math.

The pricing is inconsistent and the customer service is lacking. The candy bag is what we went with…read moreand it was very over priced. The shop is very bright and colorful and would be fun for children, although my husband and I stopped in to satiate our sweet tooth.

Salt Water Taffy was fresh and full of flavor. Would definitely order again, and highly recommend!read more

Do you have a sweet tooth? Are you currently in OBX? Well then head on over to Forbes. Seriously…read more This confectioner states they have famous taffy and fudge, but they have so much more. Do you remember penny candy? Well....it's no longer a penny but I bet Forbes has your fav. I was excited to see such a variety. If you are looking for souvenirs then you can also find a bevy of really nice things to gift friends and family (or yourself) to remind you of your trip. The only stroke was the lack of red coins. I'm not fond of red hot dollars but the gummy cherry coins are my fav...and I couldn't find them.

The gal running the store could not have been more energetic (in a positive way). There is a great…read moreselection of Ice cream, sorbet and dip in for flavors- plus old school candy options. The ice cream portion was large and the price was right. If you are in downtown Mateo- this is a must place to visit.

The variety of food and options for classic and creative flavors is exceptional here. The humble…read moreyet homeyness of Laughing Lollipop and Manteo as a whole give it a unique appeal all its own. The coffee explosion is much more sundae than I expected but at least I have at least 10,000 steps in from walking 51 minutes one way to burn off some of those calories. This place may randomly open earlier or later than regular hours if they know of events going on as well. One of the staff took the time and energy to tell me about all the different flavors and another one asked me about my lego shirt which I later remembered is from Typographia in Portugal. To add (6/8/24 update): I'd like to "challenge " the Laughing Lollipop to beta test offering TooGoodToGo and a vegan flavor of ice cream. If there is any place that can keep their brand going and innovate with ice cream and candy in Manteo, it is this place!!

Great little market that is similar to a Whole Foods. They have all sorts of wonderful, unique,…read moreorganic, and fresh specialties. Great selection of produce with a nice variety of organic options. Beautiful fresh flowers and they were actually very reasonably priced. Nice bread and bakery. Great deli section with sliced meats & cheese to order, great selection of cheese, a variety of prepared foods (had a gent making sushi while we were there), and a nice antipasto & olive bar. Decent wine selection & smaller beer selection. Our cashier, Laura, was very kind and helpful. She switched out our cart to a larger one w/o us even asking (we bought more then the little cart would hold, lol). She had a great sense of humor too. If you are looking for a little gourmet in your OBX vacay, then here's you store!

Manager told me to lie to a customer. Brittny signed for a package that Fed ex delivered by…read moremistake. Person came in and showed me that Brittny signed for it the day before. I told him that Brittny was right over in floral, let me ask her. Brittny told me to tell him she wasn't there. I threw up 3 times and was a basket case after that. I quit a couple of days later. Couldn't work for someone that expected me to lie.

Closed on Wednesdays. Typical tourist selection, some deals, but mostly imported rubbish with…read moremoderate pricing. One employee (wears a cap) is super happy, friendly, and chatty....the older lady is miserable and curt.

This place is your classic tourist shopping place. Ben Franklins has been in OBX for awhile. You…read morecan get beach home decor and beach supplies. Flips flops, hats, clothes, towels, etc. The prices are fair. We went in looking for shells that we couldn't find on the beach.

I always shop here on my annual OBX vacation. There is such a vast selection and I never leave…read morewithout a bagful.

Bottom Line: Cotton linens, clothing, home decor, women's accessories and other goodies fill this…read morelocation to the gills. Funny enough my husband wanted to go to The Cotton Gin to shop for Vineyard Vines clothing. I had planned to sit the shopping trip out but next thing I know I'm checking out at Cotton Gin with a new puzzle, bracelet, Christmas ornament, candy and bag. Just when I didn't think I needed anything I managed to find a variety of things at Cotton Gin. As indicated by this anecdote, The Cotton Gin sells a variety of stuff and it's fun to wander through the various rooms of the two level store. Although I most commonly come away with beachy souvenirs it is worth noting that they have high end cotton products like towels, quilts, and such. The Cotton Gin has various locations and the Nags Head store is located at the 14 Mile Post across from the Outer Banks Mall.

Unique selection of spiced nuts and sauces with hilarious names, and much more. Some samples are…read moreavailable too, which is very helpful when trying to decide on what to get. The s'more snack was delicious, we tried and got a box of it, but it didn't last for us at all! We also got the Category 3 sauce, sooo good! Lisa, one of the store owners, was super helpful and knowledgeable. Highly recommend, so come visit and support a local business!

Lisa was an amazing lady to talk to and great recommendations. Delicious samples and definitely…read moregoing to be shopping here so much more.

The man behind the register was very kind and asked everyone where they were traveling from, which…read moreto me, showed a genuine desire to connect with his customers. There are beautiful, dainty necklaces, earrings, etc. here. This is definitely not a cheap beach jewelry store. What you will get is sterling silver, real gems, and simply gorgeous pieces. We will definitely come back

It's all in the lining. If you see pretty things, you may want them. If you see shiny things on the…read morecases, you can buy them. If you see gold and diamonds you must have them. It's all in the Silver Lining. On this day of days, we stopped by to see what the store had to offer. I saw one dainty little necklace that could be for a young girl or baby, but did not by it. I have no kids or nieces worthy of such a gift. Besides, they have grown out of the cutesy fartsy faze already. Nevertheless, the work someone did on the peices of art did not pass my eyes without appreciation for the fine details. The staff were polite, but not overly enthusiastic about us being there. It seemed to me at least they enjoyed each other's company than the guests arriving in their store. Nevertheless, I will keep this place in mind for my next book, or find a better location.