Walking into La King's Confectionery is a bit like stepping into Willy Wonka's chocolate factory. Located on the Strand, this old-fashioned candy shop has just about every sweet you could ever imagine. From display case after display case filled with various chocolates and candies, to bins overflowing with colorful saltwater taffy, and machines busy making fresh popcorn and warm roasted nuts there's no shortage of sweet treats. You can stop by the classic soda fountain, or pick up something vintage ice cream counter, and even find a spot to pick up tea or coffee, this gem truly has it all. PS be sure to stop by the Penny Press machine on your way out to pick up a souvenir! read more

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LaKing's Confectionery is one of those places that just takes you right back, and I can't believe I ever stopped coming. I've been visiting since I was a little girl, and coming back reminded me exactly why it's such a staple on the Strand. This place has been part of Galveston for generations, and it still delivers that same magic. It's always busy, always full of energy, and there's truly something here for everyone. The candy shop alone is worth the stop--rows of old-fashioned sweets, fresh confections, and that nostalgic atmosphere you just don't find anymore. The divinity is divine, and the ice cream is just as good as I remembered. I had the lemon custard (so good!), my brother got a scoop of chocolate on a cone, and my friend ordered cinnamon. My mom insisted she didn't want anything...until she tried my friend's cinnamon. She loved it so much she immediately went and got her own, which says everything. And for $5 a scoop, two could easily share. This is one of those must-stop places when you're on the Island. Whether you're there for the ice cream, the candy, or just the experience, it never disappoints. A+. read more

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Still my favorite spot on The Stand! LA King's has been a childhood favorite of mines all long as I've been alive. This is the only ice cream I favor over blue bell brand, Wherever I'd watch Bonnie and Clyde the scene when the big police guy exit with the tiny box of ice cream, makes me think of LKC ice cream. I can't leave Galveston without getting my scoop. Pearline pecan tasted better than my fav butter pecan. Only at LA KING'S though. I normally wouldn't get Pearline pecan. No military discount. One scoop is $5. Visit on a Sunday afternoon, it was quite a crowd, in January. Taffy man was making fresh taffy and still throwing it to the crowd. I love seeing this. Glad to see they're keeping old traditions alive. read more

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This is still the candy store to end all candy stores. Always worth a stop. We will be back the next time we are in the area. read more

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Le King's is a must visit in Galveston! I went during Memorial Day weekend and it was absolutely packed wall to wall with people. I tried the strawberry cheesecake ice cream which was smooth and creamy. The ice cream was such a large portion for the price and definitely worth the visit! read more

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It's been a while but La Kings never disappoints. I even picked up doggie treats for their pet section. Taffy pulls throughout the day to wow candy lovers. This place is like stepping back in time! There's tables for dine in or take it to go. Very large location/showroom and every kind of candy you can think of. Coffee, homemade ice cream, shakes, and malts! All the workers are friendly and ready to serve you. Parking can be tough because it's mainly street parking but if you park down the street a walk down the strand can be a fun adventure. read more

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I'm still thinking any their ice cream and coffee two days later!! Unique experience and amazing flavor!

A visit to Galveston wouldn't be complete without the experience of passing through La King's Confectionery on The Strand. The history of candy-making here goes way back to Jack King's father (Jimmy) who started making them in Houston back in 1927. The Confectionery opened sometime in 1976 in the old Victorian building that you see today. It's definitely more than just an old fashioned candy shop. The candy does seem endless when first entering the shop. There's saltwater taffy in the back, and an area where you can see it being made. We didn't get to see the taffy pulling demonstration during our weekday visit, but we did see a huge variety of ready-made flavors for sale. They even had seasonal ones such as Eggnog. This is also near the Purity ice cream counter. A brand that was founded in Galveston around 1889 (before the Great Galveston Hurricane). They happily offer samples to help you decide on a flavor. I must warn you ahead of time. The portion sizes of the ice cream are massive. We ordered 2 scoops apiece. It was more like 4 huge scoops. It may have been a whole pint. It was packed into the large cup (no air pockets whatsoever). I would have just selected one scoop had I known. It's definitely worth the price. I really enjoyed the Banana Walnut and the Coffee Bean Flake flavors. I think my husband had different flavors that he also enjoyed. I was too focused on the huge pint in front of me. We didn't purchase any candy to take with us since we were leaving on a cruise ship. The Chocolate Sand Dollars were calling my name. I would have liked to try the Milky Way latte. Yes, there's a coffee counter as well as fresh roasted nuts and popcorn. This place deserves many more visits. I kind of wish we had more time in Galveston. It was definitely a feeling of being a kid in a candy store. An overwhelming selection of sweets! It's too nostalgic to pass this place up. Highly recommended! read more

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I may be lactose intolerant, but ice cream is number one on my favorite dessert list.So I have tried a lot of it , and I can confidently say that this place is definitely top three on my list! Texture texture texture. The creaminess and smoothness of this ice cream was perfection.And the amount of pecans was crazy. I wish I could have had more of the flavors because of the ones I tried. Everything was delicious. read more

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Another great day with ice cream and candy! This place is a must for a visitors. Excellent selection. Come hungry. Leave happy.

What makes this place so special and a must see when in the area? The fact that it has survived and fortified itself against change and when you walk in you are in a Time Machine and see a bit of history before your eyes. It's so original to its original time from the counter space and even the machinery they use to this day for the taffy is of period. The ice cream Sunday was made with real fudge featuring their home made ice cream (mint chip) and the hubster got a strawberry milkshake he just couldn't put down. They have everything you want from chocolate, to fudge, to their world famous taffy and if you miss it... they ship! The service was good ol' customer service that's so rare. The gentleman that helped us was so kind and patient explaining how to order. I can't wave enough. Come visit if in the area, it's a tourist destination!!!! read more

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Fantastic candy / chocolate / ice cream shop. Something for everyone. And everyone is there. We've walked thru a few times and got ice cream a couple of times. It's always busy and it's always loud. The ice cream is worth it. I had butter pecan and hubby had cinnamon. De-lish. We will be back. read more

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Such a charming place for a little sweet treat. They have everything from ice cream to candy, quite literally something for everyone. There's cotton candy, taffy, popcorn, chocolate and chocolate covered everything, every candy from your childhood, every gummy candy imaginable, ice cream, ice cream floats, water, and an array of other unique drinks. Sometimes they do taffy pulling demonstrations which is so fun for both kids and grownups to watch! Honestly mesmerizing and sometimes they'll give you free samples of said taffy. It definitely gets crowded on the weekends but what place isn't? The only issues with that is that there's sometimes very limited indoor seating and the bathrooms can get very dirty quickly. read more

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As many yelpers have already stated, this is one of the highlight stops on the Strand. Ironically, it's in very close proximity to the Rocky Mountain chocolate shop just a block away. This place has a lot more than just chocolate, you can get coffee, ice cream, popcorn, and soda fountain drinks. It is very large and spacious with some indoor seating with restrooms at the rear. Dozens and dozens of different chocolate and candy choices, including gift boxes. I decided to let the pictures and video below speak for themselves. read more

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Had to stop in to watch the taffy pull and enjoy a cone of creamy ice cream. Great service in a cute very large candy store !

Stop by for the experience! There is taffy pulling at certain times of the day. Samples are given to the crowd So many delicious treats to choose from. I even think they serve coffee? I was so mesmerized by the candy i hardly recall the rest. I do know they have ice cream too. The place feels like you walk into a time warp. Instant good feels when you walk in. Worth it. read more

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I'm still thinking about their ice cream and coffee two days later!! Absolutely amazing experience!!

Stopped by this popular sweet destination on a Sunday afternoon with family this summer. The store was very lively and packed full of children, exploring all the different types of sweets, but I stayed mostly towards the front and tried out the coffee menu. My aunt and uncle got the vanilla frappe, but I got my usual at other coffee shops, the caramel frappe. It was sweet and packed a moderate caffeine punch. I always appreciate when coffee shops offer blended options. read more

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Second time back here, and now I am certain that I will need to stop by every time I visit Galveston. Very lively and popular spot when we visited so a bit competitive to find seating inside. The desserts are worth it though! This time we got a single scoop of cookies n cream in a cup. The server really packed it in the cup so honestly it came out to more like 3-4 scoops of ice cream, which was perfect for sharing! One of the smoothest, freshest, and tastiest ice creams I have ever had. Next time I am aiming to try the brownie sundae. Root beer float and Taffy here is also amazing. read more

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I had to stop by this jewel in Galveston tx during Mardi gras they had so many different varieties of treats and ice creams, I tried they apple pie flavor and Mardi gras flavor. The apple pie flavor was my favorite so I had me a few scoops...lol. This place was beautiful and the customer service was next level. I will definitely come back here next time I'm out in Galveston and I'll try and buy more. It's truly a unique but down home place! read more

This dessert shop has it all! Chocolates, saltwater taffy, ice cream, a plethora of coffees, and even a section of treats for your pup. I am pretty sure they have been around since i was a kid. Obviously they are doing something right to be able to stay open when so many other businesses are struggling or having to close their doors. read more

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Pretty big store for confectioneries and it was busy too. But they are known for their ice creams and that had a long line. They let you tey two flavors. I ordered their cookie and dough after reading some Yelp reviews and honestly it was just okay; nothing fancy about it and it tasted like every other cookie and cream ice cream. The potion size was huge though. Even their smallest cup was so big so it felt worth the money! read more

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I've been coming here ever since I was little and it's always worth a visit! Stepping inside really feels like taking a step back in time. Everywhere you look are cases filled with every sweet you can imagine. Most of them are made in-house. I'm not aware of many other places in the area that hand make a lot of their sweets. What makes this place even more impressive is the taffy that's pulled in the back of the shop. You get to see the process from beginning to end. Whether you're a kid or a fully grown adult, I don't think this experience is limited to any age. Once they're done making the taffy, they'll wrap up each individual piece and toss one out to everyone in the crowd. Lots of fun and a great way for people to try out freshly made taffy. Aside from the taffy, I'm also a big fan of the ice cream. They serve Purity ice cream which is apparently Texas' first ice cream manufacturer and founded on the island. I opted for the coffee bean flake. What stands out aside from the actual coffee flavor is really the creaminess of the ice cream. I got a scoop for myself but you could easily share this with someone else and be satisfied. Overall, I'd say no trip to Galveston would be complete without a stop to La King's. It offers a feel of old time Galveston, in a lively area around the strand, and delivrs a quality product. read more

What a great vintage soda and sweet shop in Galveston's historic Strand! It's like you walk into the 1920s with the beautiful old display cases filled with sweets every child would love to have for a treat. I had the chocolate shake (yes, you will hear this one from me many times - chocolate shakes are my weakness) and my grandchildren had their favorite ice cream. If you're in Galveston, this is a stop you must make, and a treat you'll never forget. The people working there were very patient, as there were so many options to chose from, and as friendly as any experience you would want to have in a vintage shop. read more

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This is a neat shop. The service is friendly and the space itself is clean, comfortable and quite the vibe. There's lots to look at and some great treats to enjoy. read more

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Always stop here and always find exactly what I want, chewy toffee and caramel goodness. Service is always friendly and fast. Noisy when it's busy but worth it. read more

So yummy so amazing 10/10 got some delicious ice cream and it was so perfect! Yum yum yum! Service was pretty good, no complaints. Super awesome vibes! read more

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What a great place on the Strand! Any kind of sweets you can imagine: Ice cream, taffy, chocolate, milk shakes, sodas and more. Staff is very friendly. We even got to watch them make fresh taffy. Definitely stop here if you have a sweet tooth! read more

I have a few staples every time I make my way to Galveston, and this place is one of them. From candy to gourmet chocolates to what is arguably one of the best chocolate ice creams I've had in my life (seriously), king's is a place I never miss. The inside is packed with people and food items -some of which I hadn't seen in years. The decor is bright and the aroma is amazing! While the lines are long, they move remarkably quickly, due to the speedy and friendly service. And the portion sizes, for the amount I paid, I expected a small scoop. What I got was a single that could have passed for a double scoop anywhere else. The chocolate ice cream is sweet and decadent, and somehow I was able to finish all of it! read more

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Real homemade ice cream! Absolutely some of the best ice cream we've ever had. Service was amazing! We didn't get any candy but there was a ton to choose from read more

All of the treats were fantastic. Obviously I didn't try everything, but lots of options to choose from including ice cream, packaged chocolates and other candy. Prices were fair, atmosphere was alright. Though in the ice cream line, staff were rushing me while I was trying to get a good look at all of the flavors. I also saw a staff member attempting to talk to an old lady who couldn't hear very well, in which they seemed to get impatient with her. It was alright, but it couldn't much better, specifically with their staff members. read more

I'm interested in purchasing their taffy. I live in Carrollton, Tx. I noticed they do ship and cost is $13 a pound with a 2 pound minimum. However, they don't tell you the shipping cost until you pay then they send you an invoice which apparently shows the shipping cost then. I sent an inquiry but so far no response. read more

I just left with 2 pounds of taffy that while having many different colors, all exactly taste the same. This is homemade taffy with no different flavors. The cinnamon didn't taste like cinnamon, the root beer didn't taste like root beer, the grape didn't taste like grape. They all pretty much tasted like sugar. Skip it. read more

Okay La King's is the must try when you visit Galveston island. They have all the sweets you want. Fresh made taffy, fudge and chocolate. How ever you like your ice cream, in a bowl, on a cone, malted, milk shake, etc. hard candies, pop corn, coffee, fountain drinks. Today I had the praline pecan ice cream in a cup! Just one scoop. Excellent Their version of a scoop is to fill the cup to the top! Its enough! The service is good. They give personal attention of each customer. The price is a bit high but its really am experience place. The ambiance is fun, happy joy! read more

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What a bomb sweets store! They're known for their freshly made salt water taffy (love their demonstration with fresh taffy tossed into the crowd) but also have all kinds of sweets like fudge, chocolates, ice cream, candied nuts, popcorn - it's a big place on the Strand and you won't leave there empty handed :) The taffy is so good, I wish I bought more. $15 per pound and worth it. read more

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I love going here because I absolutely love ice cream and root beer float and I absolutely love how the root beer floats have a minty taste in them. I love going to the beach and then before heading home coming right back here almost everyday. I would rate this a 10 if I could I also loved the kindness and how the employees treated me. The vibe there was nice and everyone there was nice in general I even chatted with all of the employees for a bit. read more

A visit to La King's is one of my favorite parts of a trip to Galveston. In fact, a single visit might not be enough. We went back multiple times to indulge our sweet tooth. They combine a classic candy counter with an ice cream counter in an old-timey space. It almost feels so wholesome you don't feel guilty about the calories! read more

Even though this place feels like a complete tourist trap, they do have good ice cream and lots of fun treats. We went during spring break and it was incredibly crowded but they had a really efficient system of getting people ice cream. They have lots of chocolate and treats, my six-year-old really enjoyed all of the treat options. It was obviously difficult to find any non-dairy options in a confectionery. read more

Such a classic place to visit while on the strand, even without kids it's a must, but definitely take the kiddos! Old school candy shops are almost non existent and it's such a treat for kids to see something so special without corporate crap ruining it! Service is always stellar and all the workers are always eager to help you. The ambiance is just perfect, they have all types of hand made candy and sell ice cream by the scoop. My fav is the banana taffy, and the truffles are just amazing! read more

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Cane her with some co workers and I never been here beforeand it was an experience!! You've gotta visit this place when you come to Galveston onnthe strand 10/10stars!! They have coffee here and ice cream too but I ate that up read more

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