Strolling down Delaware Avenue in Kenmore, NY, you may come across a little shop called King Condrell’s Candy and Ice Cream. This family-owned ice cream parlor has been delighting Kenmore residents with it’s delicious confections since 1966.
As you step through the door you are treated to the smell of the chocolate filling the counters. Chocolate covered pretzels, bon-bons, truffles, sponge candy are just a few examples of the extensive number of specialty chocolates created by their resident Master Chocolatier, Rich King.
Aside from the impressive array of handmade chocolates, there is a small section filled with kid friendly gummies, jellies, and lollipops, which the small fry didn’t hesitate to hit up for tart LEGO brick candies.
As we came in and began to scope the place out, we were greeted with smiles and handed menus. We sat down to look over the ice cream offerings, and were blown away by the unbelievable collection of flavors available for ice cream sodas. We were immediately hooked. The choices we settled on were Loganberry, Marionberry, and Shortbread. Each was outstanding. I chose the Loganberry, which can only be described as a culmination of all my childhood dreams, but being the adventurous sort I have already chosen the Cookie Butter Ice Cream Soda for the next time we go.
One of the boys chose this wonderful concoction called the ‘Butterfingerpalooza,’ a culmination of all things good; chocolate, toffee and Butterfingers. Needless to say, he thoroughly enjoyed it, but did say he can’t wait to try an ice cream soda next time we’re there.
The other two weren’t feeling as daring, so they went with their usual; chocolate milkshake, and a cookie dough cone, and were extremely happy with their choices.
My one regret, is forgoing the handmade chocolates, thinking that we had already consumed enough sugar for one day. If I know one thing about myself, it’s that while I may not need the sugar today I will definitely want the chocolate tomorrow.
If you find yourself in want of something to do in the Buffalo area, don’t hesitate to check out King Condrell’s. There is easy parking right out front and also, I believe, there is more space across the street. You will enjoy every minute of the experience.
