Visit a Lammes Candies Store in Austin
In this day and age, shopping online is often the fastest, most convenient way to get goods delivered straight to your front door. We can get anything and everything delivered now from new clothes to groceries and even cars. Convenience aside, sometimes there’s a yearning to leisurely stroll shopping in pursuit of that treasured gem. For Texas customers, Lammes offers four convenient Austin locations. In this blog post, we invite you to stop in next time you’re cruising central Texas.
As you might know by now, Lammes Candies started off as a sheek, high-end candy shop on South Congress Boulevard. In time, we expanded to offer many Texas locations and eventually added the ability to shop online at our 24/7 online store which reaches all corners of our fine nation and beyond. Even with the increased popularity of online shopping, Lammes Candies still offers four storefronts in the Greater Austin Area. We invite each and every customer passing through Austin, to stop by and say hello. In the stores, we offer exclusive products, and, of course, the same exceptional customer service that remains the cornerstone of Lammes Candies.
For those looking to hit the black asphalt and see the beautiful American landscape, head down to Mile Marker 235 on I-35 and you will find yourself in the heart of Austin, Texas, home of none other than Lammes Candies.
If you have been wanting to go to Austin, we will give you the perfect excuse to create your own little weekend getaway. Austin is the heart of Texas. Of course everyone knows we are the state capital, but we also are the live music capital of the world, cook up some of the best BBQ and Tacos, are home to the UT Longhorns, and home to our very own beloved Lammes Candies Since 1885. If you live in or near Austin, you already are quite aware of the hype surrounding Austin. However, sometimes when we have amazing things right in front of us we fail to see how wonderful they truly are. So whether you live in or near Austin or want to plan an epic road trip to my favorite city here are some must dos to add to your list.
Getting to Austin
In Texas, it sometimes seems like all roads lead to Austin, but we like to say all roads lead to Lammes Candies. North, South, East, or West we guarantee a roadtrip to the heart of Texas will be a good time. I’m from a small town in Eastern Arkansas and I recall my first time driving down to Austin with my mom. I had just accepted a teaching job in Austin, without ever visiting so we needed to drive down to scope out the city and determine what area I would live in. We hit the interstate in early Spring in Arkansas passing through freshly tilled fields and white oaks getting new leaf life. As we dipped down to the Southwest corner of Arkansas more pine trees loomed over the route, shortly after that we were in Texas going through small towns that dotted the map. We made it through what my mom calls a spider web of roads intersecting around Dallas and were due South. We noticed less trees, more small brush, and flat, dry landscape. After 9.5 hours on the road, we rolled into Austin passing neon signs, a larger than life couch with potatoes lounging on it, as well as the UT football stadium. 9.5 hours, 2 states later, and my mom’s frantic grasping of the “grab handle” in the car, we made it to Austin, Texas. I will spare you the details of our first time in Austin, but it was an experience we will never forget and laugh about still to this day. Which is why making memories on road trips and visiting new or old places is such an enjoyable endeavor. I have done quite a few road trips both in the United States and in Europe and in my personal opinion, 10 hours is the sweet spot for the total number of hours to drive in a day. You get a long day’s worth of driving in and make great mileage to your destination. Here is a list of some cities that are less than 10 hours away from Austin. This would be perfect for you to come and make the drive for a little weekend trip to visit and of course check out Lammes Candies!
Approximate Travel Times to Ausin
Baton Rouge, LA – About 6 hours east.
New Orleans, LA – Around 7.5 to 8 hours east.
Shreveport, LA – Approximately 5 to 5.5 hours northeast.
Lake Charles, LA – Roughly 4.5 hours east.
Hot Springs, AR – About 7.5 hours northeast.
Little Rock, AR – Around 7 to 7.5 hours northeast.
Oklahoma City, OK – Roughly 7.5 to 8 hours north.
Tulsa, OK – Approximately 7.5 to 8 hours north.
Monroe, LA – About 7 hours northeast.
Fort Smith, AR – Around 7.5 to 8 hours north-northeast.
Ideal Weekend
For some people, planning the trip is a source of excitement and for others it is their worst nightmare. Whichever category you fall in or between, we are here to help you with your trip. One big factor in planning is what time of year to come. My favorite time is always to road trip during the fall. I love the fresh, crisp air that fall has to offer and being able to catch a football game at a bar in whatever town I am visiting. However, Austin is also great in the summer if you are wanting to spend some time in the water. Barton Springs is a 3 acre pool fed from multiple freshwater springs and the water is consistently a cool 68-70 degrees, perfect for jumping into when those summer days are in the triple digits. Whichever time of year you love, make sure to check out these spots in the city.
Stroll up and down South Congress. Grab a coffee and snag a picture with the iconic “I love you so much” mural at Jo’s Coffee and then go try on a pair of Tecovas or pick your favorite piece of jewelry out at Kendra Scott. Grab a bite to eat at Guero’s or June’s and catch some live music at the Continental Club or listen to some vinyl records at Equipment Room.
On Saturday, grab some breakfast tacos at Taco Deli and then hit up the Farmers Market. Head to Lammes Candies to pick out delectable treats for you and your loved ones back home. My personal favorite location is on Airport Blvd with the giant red and white striped candy cane outside. More details below on my personal favorite treats at Lammes. Afterwards, head to Barton Springs to cool off or head to catch some sports either at UT or Austin FC. If you are interested in nightlife, check out East 6th street for chill vibes and delicious cocktails and breweries.
End your weekend with brunch if you have time or if you are short on time, stop by one of the many specialty coffee shops in town. Check out Paperboy or Better Half for brunch or swing by Palomino or Radio for coffee.
Visiting Lammes Candies
Visiting Austin whether it be your first time or your 10th time, there is always something new to explore. With all that exploring, it is always good to recharge with a little bit of sweetness to keep you going. Lammes Candies has 2 shops in Austin and 2 other shops right outside of the Austin city limits. Visiting Lammes Candies in person is like stepping back in time to simpler days. We have large displays of candies in store from gummies, to chewy caramels, to our own candies we proudly make in our candy shop. If this is your first time visiting we suggest checking out a few of our fan favorites. Our Chewie Pecan Pralines come individually wrapped and consist of chewy caramel mixed with hearty pecans that are sourced in Texas. Our Milk Chocolate Longhorns are a decadent treat with nuts enveloped in caramel and covered with a silky smooth milk chocolate. A great gift to take home for friends and family is our Texas Two Step, where you get a taste of both of our classics, the Chewie Pecan Praline and the Milk Chocolate Longhorn. If you have been before and love our classics, try some of our other tasty treats like our Habanero Pecan Pralines if you like a little spice in your life or our Hawaiian Salted Dark Chocolate Caramels that pair perfectly with a glass of red wine. The best thing though about getting to go into our candy stores are the glass cases that contain a wealth of delicious confections where you can walk right up and choose your favorite options and our friendly staff will pack it up for you.
We hope you are able to swing by and give us a visit. We love getting to meet our customers in person and creating new memories like road trips to Austin. Check out our map below with our locations throughout the Austin area as well as some of our favorite must see spots in Austin. If you aren’t able to come see us, don’t worry, our online option and call center is still available. Shop online here or give us a call at (800) 252-1885.
Lammes Candies as well as some popular Austin destinations.
Red Marker: South Congress
Blue Marker: Barton Springs
Burnt Orange Marker: UT
Green Marker: Austin FC
Lammes Marker: All of our Lammes Locations! Visit us at a store below.
Airport Blvd & 53rd
5330 Airport BlvdAustin, TX 78751
(512) 453-2899
Monday - Saturday: 9 AM to 5:30 PM (Please call for holiday hours.)
Sunday: CLOSED
Lakeline Mall
(entrance between Macy’s and Dillard’s)
11200 Lakeline Mall DrCedar Park, TX 78613
Monday - Saturday: 11 AM to 7 PM (Please call for holiday hours.)
Sunday: 12 PM to 6 PM
Hillside Center
(at Rockwood and Anderson Lane)
2927A W Anderson LnAustin, TX 78757
Monday - Saturday: 11 AM to 5:30 PM (Please call for holiday hours.)
Sunday: CLOSED
Round Rock
(at 620 & IH35 near Sprouts)
Market at Round Rock110 Interstate 35 Frontage RdRound Rock, TX 78681
Monday - Saturday: 10 AM to 5:30 PM (Please call for holiday hours.)
Sunday: CLOSED