La King's Confectionery

I’ve been coming to La King’s for years, and every visit feels like a sweet reunion. The place is brimming with vintage charm—glass jars full of colorful candy, antique signs, and that magical sound of taffy being pulled and cut right in front of your eyes. It’s part candy shop, part nostalgia museum, and part theater.

Whether you're grabbing a handmade root beer float, picking out classic candies you forgot even existed, or watching the candy-makers whip up batches of fudge and taffy like edible magic, there’s something for everyone. Kids run around wide-eyed, and let’s be honest, the adults do too—we just hide it better.

It’s not just a treat shop, it’s a Galveston tradition. So if you haven’t been in a while, do yourself a favor and stop by. Let the sugar rush and sweet memories carry you away. La King’s isn’t just a place—it’s a feeling.

The root beer float is imprinted in my food memory as the quintessential version of the dessert. Dr. Pepper, coke, and root beer are made the old-fashioned way with syrup and carbonated water stirred quickly with a long silver spoon. The float includes a generous scoop of stretchy homemade vanilla ice cream.

Employees give excellent recommendations on candies, especially taffies, which are made in-house. Hard not leave here happily without a sugar high! Restrooms are also clean.