Parrot Confectionery

Parrot Confectionery is an Ice Cream Shop in Helena, MT. The business is a family-owned operation located in Historic Downtown Helena, operating continuously since 1922. It has built a worldwide reputation for hand-dipped chocolates made from fresh, natural ingredients, utilizing up to ten tons of chocolate each year. The shop produces a selection of 130 different types of candy using recipes devised by its original owners. Favorites include a turtle-like confection called a parrot, chocolate-covered caramels, almond butter toffee, and various creams, nuts, and chews. The Parrot ships gift boxes and special orders throughout the world, offering assorted chocolates, general assortments, and roasted nuts in boxes ranging from one to five pounds.

The shop features a candy counter adorned with heaping trays of chocolates, brittles, mint wafers, and roasted nuts. The original soda fountain serves cherry phosphates and caramel cashew sundaes prepared with handmade ice cream, sauces, toppings, and syrups. Loyal lunch customers line up regularly for a bowl of the shop's secret recipe chili. Specific products available include Parrot Assortments, Caramels, Wafers, and Bulk Candy. Wafers are offered in assorted, cinnamon, clove, orange, and huckleberry varieties. Bulk candy options include chocolate-covered espresso beans, Holland Mints, and various crunch mixes. Other offerings include brittles, chocolate barks, pecan roll, and classic non-pareil chocolates.

The location sits on N Last Chance Gulch, just steps from the Bullwhacker Statue and the "Extra! Extra!" public artwork. It is about a tenth of a mile from Constitution Park and the Montana Department of Corrections, placing it in the heart of the city's historic district near several government offices.

The business holds a rating of 4.70 based on customer reviews, reflecting a positive reception from those who have visited. This standing supports its long history of serving Helena with traditional confections.

Parrot Confectionery maintains its place in Helena's ice cream and chocolate scene by preserving century-old recipes and offering a classic soda fountain experience in the historic downtown core.