Galena's Kandy Kitchen — Attraction in Galena

★★★★★ Homemade Heaven – I’d Fight a Grizzly for Another Turtle Marshmallow

Listen… I walked into Galena’s Kandy Kitchen thinking I’d just browse. You know, maybe grab a little taffy or a caramel. Casual. Innocent. What I didn’t expect? To walk out with a bag of homemade marshmallow magic that changed the trajectory of my entire snack life. I’m talking about the TURTLE MARSHMALLOW. Yes, it gets all caps—because it earned it.

Let’s start with the obvious: this isn’t your average store-bought, chalky little puff. This is a homemade marshmallow that feels like it was hand-crafted by a sugar wizard with a caramel cauldron. It’s soft, pillowy, gooey in the best way, and then WHAM—coated in rich chocolate, hugged by caramel, and studded with just enough nuts to make you question if you’ve ever truly lived before now.

It’s the perfect balance: not overly sweet, not too chewy, just ridiculously satisfying. Every bite tastes like someone in the back of that candy shop made it with love, pride, and a little bit of mischief. And honestly? That’s the kind of energy I want in all my snacks from now on.

The shop itself is nostalgic candy heaven—jars lined up like temptation on parade, the smell of fudge in the air, and a vibe that makes you feel like a kid again... but with adult money and zero self-control. Everyone was friendly and helpful, and it was clear they’re passionate about what they do. It’s the kind of place you go once and immediately start planning your return trip.

I should’ve bought three more. I regret nothing... except not hoarding a dozen of these before I left town. If you’re anywhere near Galena, do yourself a favor: run, don’t walk, and grab yourself a Turtle Marshmallow (or six). Your tastebuds will throw a party, and honestly?...

Pure Marshmallow Bliss – Homemade Perfection in Every Bite

There are chocolate-covered marshmallows… and then there are Galena’s Kandy Kitchen homemade chocolate-covered marshmallows. And let me tell you right now—they are not the same.

These little beauties are next level. The marshmallow itself is fluffy, soft, and melts in your mouth like it was made in a cloud factory. It’s got that unmistakable homemade magic—none of that dry, overprocessed texture you get from store-bought sweets. You bite into it and you know someone made it with care (and probably a little love spell, because it’s addicting).

And the chocolate? Oof. Thick, rich, and perfectly smooth, with just the right amount of snap when you bite in. Not too sweet, not too bitter—just silky, velvety chocolate that wraps around the marshmallow like it knows exactly what it's doing.

I could’ve easily eaten half a dozen in one sitting (not saying I did… but not saying I didn’t either). They’re comforting. They’re nostalgic. They’re dangerously good. This isn’t just a treat—it’s a full sensory event.

If you’re in Galena and you don’t stop here and grab a bag of these marshmallow masterpieces, I’m just gonna assume you hate joy.

Do yourself a favor. Buy extra. Because one is never,...

Went to their adjacent ice cream parlor because it was hot as hades that day and I thought a milkshake sounded nice, but it was a mistake.

Ice cream quality, depending on the flavor (I had Chocolate) is onpar with or below your typical variety found at a super market. My wife’s Coconut flavor was quite good. There is no prices found anywhere in the building. I’ll save you finding out, it costs 7.50 for one milkshake before tax. It is a very predatory pricing scheme. Customer service of the young lasses behind the counter was the definition of phoning it in. Not like I would want to scoop ice cream either, but I also didn’t sign up for it as a job.

I recommend taking the four minute drive up the slope to McDonalds for a better shake at a fourth the price and better customer service to boot. At least at McDonalds you expect that...