{"id":141084,"date":"2026-01-28T12:10:10","date_gmt":"2026-01-28T12:10:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/141084\/"},"modified":"2026-01-28T12:10:10","modified_gmt":"2026-01-28T12:10:10","slug":"texas-best-candy-shop-adds-a-second-location-in-central-austin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/141084\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas\u2019 best candy shop adds a second location in Central Austin"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Austin\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.statesman.com\/story\/entertainment\/dining\/2019\/05\/07\/where-to-buy-candy-in-austin\/5229925007\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:sweet tooth;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">sweet tooth<\/a> is about to get a new home in\u00a0Hyde Park. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.statesman.com\/story\/news\/state\/2024\/12\/19\/candy-shop-store-texas-south-states-southern-living-austin-best-big-top\/77066452007\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Big Top Candy Shop;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Big Top Candy Shop<\/a>, the circus-themed sweet spot that\u2019s been delighting visitors on South Congress since 2007, is opening a second location at 417 E. 43rd St., with a grand opening set for Jan. 31.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Big Top Candy Shop was named Texas\u2019 best candy shop by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.southernliving.com\/candy-shops-southern-state-11856280\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:&quot;Southern Living&quot; in 2025.;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">&#8220;Southern Living&#8221; in 2025.<\/a> It is known for its quirky, nostalgic offerings, including international candies, old-fashioned floats and sodas, chocolate-covered bacon and the ever-curious pickle lollipop. The Hyde Park location promises the same eccentric charm, along with free candy tastings on the hour, face painting and surprise treats during its grand opening.<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"Alanna Baker and Kyle Cragle, who perform as the Black Widow and the Dragonfly in Cirque du Soleil's production of OVO, strike a pose at Big Top Candy Shop as they visit quirky spots along South Congress to promote the show at the H-E-B Center in Cedar Park, which runs March 15-19, 2017. (Tamir Kalifa\/ AMERICAN-STATESMAN) (Austin American-Statesman)\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/a4b9bac421ab7fca7c5fbe098aa56d7f.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Alanna Baker and Kyle Cragle, who perform as the Black Widow and the Dragonfly in Cirque du Soleil&#8217;s production of OVO, strike a pose at Big Top Candy Shop as they visit quirky spots along South Congress to promote the show at the H-E-B Center in Cedar Park, which runs March 15-19, 2017. (Tamir Kalifa\/ AMERICAN-STATESMAN) (Austin American-Statesman)<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Owner Brandon Hodge plans to keep the original South Congress shop open.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The\u00a0Hyde Park store joins a bustling local block with Quack\u2019s Bakery, Julio\u2019s Caf\u00e9, Antonelli\u2019s Cheese Shop, Asti Trattoria, Curra\u2019s Hyde Park and Hyde Park Bar &amp; Grill.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Austin\u2019s sweet tooth is about to get a new home in\u00a0Hyde Park. 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