Small-batch soda fountain confections from Topeka, Kansas — stirred, pulled, and wrapped by hand since 1962
Ellsworth Parlor Confections
Heritage Soda Fountain Candy
Handmade candies with the taste of childhood — American soda parlor heritage
For the grown-ups who still keep a glass dish on the counter: our handmade soda fountain candy brings back 1960s and 1970s childhood memories with cream drops, lime rickey candy, orange blossom sweets, and marshmallow twists — made slowly, the way the old parlors did it.
Browse by mood, moment, and memory — from classic family candy dish favorites to specialty gifts for neighbors, grandchildren, and old friends.
Each confection is a small-batch confection with its own texture, sweetness, and pairing idea — inspect the batch craft, then build a gift pairing guide for the people you love.
Our signature handmade sweets: silky cream drops wrapped around a bright cherry phosphate heart. Smooth, mellow, and endlessly giftable — the candy that lived in the glass dish by the register.
A fizzy lime rickey candy with a clean citrus snap and cool mint finish. Bright on the tongue, refreshing with iced tea — a true soda fountain long-tail flavor for warm afternoons.
Glossy orange blossom sweets with a whisper of floral petal and fresh citrus zest. Elegant in a tasting box, lovely beside coffee, and made for connoisseurs of classic craftsmanship.
Pillowy marshmallow twists with cherry swirls, pulled by hand until the texture turns light and silky. A nostalgic chew that pairs beautifully with birch beer confections in a holiday sweet assortment.
Old-fashioned birch beer candy with wintergreen depth and a creamy foam note. Deep, cool, and deeply American — the flavor of barrel soda and county fair summers.
Tap each flavor to read its texture, sweetness, and best pairing — a hands-on way to compare flavor profiles before you build your gift pairing guide.
Texture: silky melt with a soft center. Sweetness: gentle and rounded. Pairing: black coffee, vanilla ice cream, or a quiet evening with the family candy dish nearby.
Gift note: the most requested keepsake gift tin filler for birthdays and thank-you notes.
Texture: crisp hard candy with a sparkling snap. Sweetness: bright and tart. Pairing: iced tea, lemonade, or a summer porch visit with grandchildren.
Gift note: a refreshing surprise inside care package treats and tasting boxes.
Texture: glossy hard drop with a slow dissolve. Sweetness: delicate and aromatic. Pairing: herbal tea, shortbread, or a refined afternoon tasting.
Gift note: beloved by connoisseurs who appreciate classic craftsmanship and floral flavor notes.
Texture: light, silky chew pulled by hand. Sweetness: soft and nostalgic. Pairing: hot cocoa, birch beer confections, or a holiday sweet assortment centerpiece.
Gift note: a crowd-pleasing specialty gift for family gatherings and church socials.
Texture: firm hard candy with a creamy finish. Sweetness: cool and herbal. Pairing: coffee, dark chocolate, or a fireside chat about the old soda barrel days.
Gift note: a distinctive choice for tasting boxes and heritage candy craft lovers.
Choose a sweet, a soda-style companion, and an occasion. Your curated tasting and gift summary updates instantly — copy it to share with family or tuck into a card.
A transparent look at our heritage candy craft — small batches, honest ingredients, and the patience that makes handmade sweets taste like memory.
Small batches, copper kettle stirring, hand pulling, and soda fountain flavor notes you will not find in mass produced candy — vanilla malt, lime rickey, orange blossom, and birch beer.
Cream drops and marshmallow twists travel beautifully and look stunning in tins. Pair them with lime rickey candy for a bright, nostalgic assortment everyone remembers.
Set out a glass candy dish, offer orange blossom sweets with tea, serve birch beer confections with coffee, and let guests build their own tasting boxes — memory does the rest.