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The Candy Kitchen, a Century-Old Institution, Has Had Staying Power Thanks to the Dedication of the Laggis Family

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Jamie Laggis and Maria Laggis Lima at the Candy Kitchen in Bridgehampton. DANA SHAW

Jamie Laggis and Maria Laggis Lima at the Candy Kitchen in Bridgehampton. DANA SHAW

The Candy Kitchen in Bridgehampton. DANA SHAW

The Candy Kitchen in Bridgehampton. DANA SHAW

The Candy Kitchen in Bridgehampton. DANA SHAW

The Candy Kitchen in Bridgehampton. DANA SHAW

The Candy Kitchen in Bridgehampton. DANA SHAW

The Candy Kitchen in Bridgehampton. DANA SHAW

A classic hot fudge sundae at the Candy Kitchen. DANA SHAW

A classic hot fudge sundae at the Candy Kitchen. DANA SHAW

Homemade ice cream at the Candy Kitchen. DANA SHAW

Homemade ice cream at the Candy Kitchen. DANA SHAW

A new favorite at the Candy Kitchen is the Chicken Over Greek salad. DANA SHAW

A new favorite at the Candy Kitchen is the Chicken Over Greek salad. DANA SHAW

Kris vinski prepares a milkshake at the Candy Kitchen in Bridgehampton on Sunday. DANA SHAW

Kris vinski prepares a milkshake at the Candy Kitchen in Bridgehampton on Sunday. DANA SHAW

The iconic exterior of the Candy Kitchen in Bridgehampton. DANA SHAW

The iconic exterior of the Candy Kitchen in Bridgehampton. DANA SHAW

The iconic exterior of the Candy Kitchen in Bridgehampton. DANA SHAW

The iconic exterior of the Candy Kitchen in Bridgehampton. DANA SHAW

Homemade ice creams at the Candy Kitchen in Bridgehampton. DANA SHAW

Homemade ice creams at the Candy Kitchen in Bridgehampton. DANA SHAW

The Candy Kitchen in Bridgehampton. DANA SHAW

The Candy Kitchen in Bridgehampton. DANA SHAW

A traditional root beer float at the Candy Kitchen. DANA SHAW

A traditional root beer float at the Candy Kitchen. DANA SHAW

The iconic exterior of the Candy Kitchen in Bridgehampton. DANA SHAW

The iconic exterior of the Candy Kitchen in Bridgehampton. DANA SHAW

Mauricio Lima and Maria Laggis Lima, Jamie Laggis, Anahi Vargas, Cindy Gonzalez and Kris Vinski at the Candy Kitchen. DANA SHAW

Mauricio Lima and Maria Laggis Lima, Jamie Laggis, Anahi Vargas, Cindy Gonzalez and Kris Vinski at the Candy Kitchen. DANA SHAW

The Candy Kitchen in the 1980s. FILE PHOTO

The Candy Kitchen in the 1980s. FILE PHOTO

authorCailin Riley on May 23, 2025
In March 2020, the Candy Kitchen — the iconic ice cream parlor and eatery that has been serving customers at the corner of Montauk Highway and School Street in Bridgehampton... more

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