The Lolly Bug Shoal Bay & The Lolly Bug Ice-Creamery (Gelato, Ice cream & Sorbet, slushies, premium soft serve, Dessert Bar)

The Lolly Bug brings a colourful sweet stop to Nelson Bay, with its shop at 2/134 Magnus Street, a short walk from the marina. Shelves are packed with confectionery from Australia and overseas, covering sour and gummy sweets, chocolate, brittle, toffee and childhood favourites. There are also quirky gifts, funny signs and mugs, plus gourmet goods such as honey, jams, relishes, jerky, dessert sauces and other treats from Australia, England and America.

For a broader dessert outing, the Shoal Bay shop and Ice Creamery are just next door to each other. The Ice Creamery serves creamy ice cream, traditional cones, loaded ice creams, milkshakes and desserts, while the neighbouring lolly shop focuses on classic sweets and colourful finds. The Shoal Bay store is described as the smallest of the group, with a mix of familiar favourites and unusual treats suited to a stop after the beach or a walk along the water.

The business began as a roadside shop in Little Hartley and has grown into three NSW lolly shops and its own Ice Creamery. In the Port Stephens area, the Nelson Bay and Shoal Bay locations make an easy option for families, visitors and anyone looking for a nostalgic treat. It also works for a casual solo stop or a low-key outing with friends, particularly when the group cannot agree on just one kind of sweet.