Lolli and Pops

Ridiculously overpriced and totally not worth it. Half a dozen macarons for $ 18 freaking dollars! I was so excited to see macarons that I did not think about the price until I got home. They did not taste horrible, they were only okay, and then i remembered the best macarons in Houston from a place that is also arguably overpriced, were only about $ 2 or $ 2.25/ piece, bigger, more delicious, of course, and served in an equally fancy box.
I also tried their no. 5 bar, hazelnut and biscotti. I understand the biscotti might make the texture a little different but this tasted worse than a Hershey bar, I could not even finish a square. The chocolate looked old and as if it did not temper correctly when I unwrapped it. It tastes very chalky and superficially sweet, gross even, again like the chocolate did not temper correctly. I did not taste any hazelnut flavor. It was $ 8 of disappointment (don’t Hershey bars go on sale for like $ 1 for 2?).
I stupidly spent over $ 50 at the store and now I’m scared to try the rest of my purchases.
I thought about giving 2 stars, there was a lot of variety and the store is beautiful, but the taste in my mouth is still bad.

This place is so ridiculously overpriced. I think there is a huge mark up on the products. For example, I can buy the green tea kit kats for $ 4 at my Asian grocery store (and they are ~$ 5 on Amazon with free shipping). Here they are a whopping $ 10! I guess the retail space at La Cantera is expensive so they have to make their money somehow but seriously — don’t buy the Asian candies here. Go to a real Asian market and get them 50% cheaper. Or Amazon.
What I do like about Lolli and Pops is the variety. There are so many different candies. Hard to find delectables like caffarel giandiua chocolate sit alongside Bertie Botts beans and the gummy selection in the back is incredible. I like going in to the store just so I can get samples of the gummy candy. Not everything in the bins can be sampled. If the item is too large (like the chocolate sponge) they won’t give you a sample though.
Things to absolutely avoid — the truffles. Hands down the grossest truffles I’ve ever had. I meant to give them as gifts but couldn’t bring myself to give such disgusting things to my friends. They are dense and have a horrific flavor. And are very expensive. Sure they look cute (the mice for example are adorable) but don’t be fooled! They are nasty!
Service is good. The employees are nice and they don’t follow you around. I like that the employees say «have a sweet day» every time you pay. It’s just so cute to me. In summary, go in for the samples and buy some interesting gummies. But shop around (Amazon) for some of the more «exotic» sweets like green tea kit kats.

Apparently calling ahead to see if they have what I am looking for is frowned upon because I have not been able to get anyone to answer the phone in 2 days :(
That being said, the times I have been into the La Cantera location I’ve truly enjoyed myself. Memories of my child hood came flowing back one of which was playing freeze tag in the streets to see who would win candy treats! Awe, something so whimsical about this place that I think many can relate to.
The selections were out of this world and there is even an international section which I find particularly interesting for those who have served our country, they are able to purchase some of their favorite candies from around the world!
If only they would answer the phone :-\

Precious store!!! My teenage daughter was in heaven. Vintage décor and classy wrap for the truffles. Fun old school candy everywhere. It’s a win!

This store is great. From gourmet soda to Japanese candy to an entire room focused on «Gummi» everything! They even had «gold-​dipped» rock candy.
–Here’s my gripe… when shopping with my three kids yesterday, we noticed a group of five girls (@11−12 years old) all treating this store like a candy «buffet». We watched them go from bin to bin, taking handfuls of candy and stuffing their faces, nonstop… also playing the game of putting candy in wrong bins. They were rudely barging in front of my kids like they owned the place. Shocker, their mothers stood by, watching them, saying nothing. I seriously thought I was on an episode of «What Would You Do»!! I walked to the counter (where the two employees were chatting) and told them what was going on. They told me «some people do that even though it’s not allowed». They did nothing. I’m shocked and wonder if the owners are aware that they are losing inventory like this?

Chocolate covered everything room! Gummy room! Rare sodas! Candies from all over the world! Fun vintage «candy store» vibe and employees have a lot of knowledge on the products. Try the chocolate covered potato chips!

We were so disappointed in this place. We love going in to candy shops like this, as do most people, because it reminds us of our childhoods. It was cute, it was colorful and the young people clerking there were friendly and attentive; however the chocolate was terrible. It tasted to my husband and me as though the chocolate had been mixed with wax or plastic. Even Hershey’s is better than that. Both my husband and I felt ill afterwards. Get a sample before you buy to be sure you like the stuff. We learned an expensive lesson.
Amended on 09÷07÷15: I was contacted by a representative of the store who offered us a gift card to make up for our experience. I would not accept the gift card but I was very impressed by their quick response and desire to make things right. I believe they will be checking the store product for freshness.

Amazing candy store. Was walking around the mall when a friend wanted to stop in. I don’t know what I was expecting but this place is magical! (Do not come in if you have no self-​control from sugary wares!) They have candies and chocolates from all around the world. Candy section, chocolate section, gummy section. Oh my goodness. They have a display of the most adorable truffle treats at the register.
Delightful is the best word to describe this shop.

This is probably one of the best candy stores I have ever visited. The inside is reminiscent of an old timey candy shoppe. The workers even dress like they belong in a barbershop quartet! There is a large variety of candies from all over the world to choose from. You can even sample any of the bulk candies or chocolates at your leisure. All of the bulk candies are sold by the pound and since they are all the same price, you can mix them together if you please. They also have a selection of truffles if that is more your taste.

When I first came across this candy store I was not prepared for the overwhelming joy Lolli and Pops (L&P) was going to bring to me. I’m certain I turned into a child in mere second seeing all of the candy in it’s glory. It is literally the holy mecca of candy and I love it.
Yes there are a few candy shops out there but this one just has a notch above everyone else. There are candies featured at L&P I forgot about for many years until I saw them in person.
Case in point– Caramel covered apple pops!
My first trip into this store was awesome just like any following visit, but it wasn’t until I saw that signature green foil wrapper with the caramel showing that I went bizerk.
I got immediate flashbacks of my childhood and my obsession over these lollipops. My parents could not pry one away from my fingers whenever I had one. Once I started looking around I realized there were so many candies I had loved but sadly forgotten.
L&P is split up in sections to make the candy experience quite easy and accessible for everyone. The first room features all of their unique flavored sodas and candies from around the world. They also have a sugar room, a chocolate covered room, and of course a gummy room.
From rock candy to vanilla chocolate covered pretzels (the best I’ve ever had) you will find something unique and lovable. They have so many unique candies that you will want to spend a couple minutes just walking around and seeing what they have before you make any final decisions.

Old fashioned candy shop carrying hard to find items like Mozart Truffles and Spanish Turron. I was most excited about the good variety of chocolate bars and tried a couple which were new to me. Wild Ophelia’s (a branch off from Vosges chocolate) Dark Chocolate BBQ Potato Chip Bar is a must try, perfect salty/​bittersweet combination. Tcho Chocolates Strawberry Rhubarb Pie bar was interesting and tasted more like a strawberry malt than strawberry pie, a curiosity which didn’t quite warrant it’s $ 10.00 price tag. I also came away with a few bars from Chuao Chocolate which is a reliable old favourite of mine, Popcorn Pop was the best of that day’s bunch with popcorn blended with small pieces of popping candy.
Their refrigerator cases have a wide selection of glass bottled sodas and it was really nice to walk around the mall with ice cold root beers on a hot & muggy day. The Butterscotch Root Beer alone would ensure my return business, deep butterscotch after notes without being too sweet.
Lolli & Pops offers a frequent buyers reward card which is a non-​membership business card like cardboard card with ten $ 10.00 punches, you get $ 10.00 off your next purchase when the card is full. Worth asking about if you really love chocolate or candy.