Some toffee for a friend, some for me. Mellow, luscious toffee, just the right amount of toothsome…read morecrunch. My dentist would approve? So many delicious flavors, I chose pretzel sea salt with dark chocolate, cinnamon chipotle, and peppermint. Prices so very reasonable, perfect for gifts. Happy to see lots of people inside enjoying gelato even though Yelp said it was closed today.

One of the last stops on our food tour. Talk about save…read morethe best for last!! I'm a toffee lover so maybe I'm biased- however I'm told this is one of the swag items if you win an academy award??!!! Delicious artisanal toffee!!

I stopped in to pick up some World Famous English Toffee for a party, and since I'd never tried it…read morebefore, I wasn't quite sure what to expect. I was amazed by the steady stream of customers coming through the door--many of them regulars who clearly knew exactly what they were there for! The sales associate was absolutely delightful and took the time to explain the different sizes and varieties available. I also enjoyed learning a bit about the shop's history. It's a charming little store that has been around for 53 years. Although the original owner sold the business to her neighbors about a decade ago, the original recipe has remained unchanged. The chocolate-covered toffee is simply outstanding. Each piece has that perfect buttery caramel crunch, coated in rich chocolate, making it incredibly addictive and well worth the price. One fellow customer even shared a great tip: save the crumbs and mix them into homemade chocolate chip cookie dough for an extra crunchy, toffee-filled treat. I'll definitely be trying that! This is truly a hidden candy gem and a place I'll happily return to whenever I'm craving something sweet. Highly recommended!

Someone brought a box of the World Famous English Toffee to work. That first bite of rich buttery…read moretoffee was fantastic. Shamefully, I had several more pieces after that. I wouldn't dare bring a box of this into the house. Bad eating decisions would be made. However this toffee would make great gifts for other people!

This place is fantastic. When I come to visit, I always beg my mother to drive this way to grab…read moresome toffee

Women-owned, family recipe? Can't beat that! I've often walked by the shop without thinking twice…read moreabout it, and whenever I do want toffee, it's usually a late craving. But recently, I was able to stop in and smelled the fresh toffee. I was looking for a few gifts for some friends and family for their birthday. The shop is small but mighty, located in downtown Highwood across the street from the metra station. It is street parking, and all complimentary. They have so many incredible options, seasonally and traditional. But no matter which option you get, you're in for a treat. I was able to meet the owner, when I stopped by and she shared how meaningful the recipes were and how her love for making toffee came about. With each bite you definitely taste the love. If you happen to see their toffee potato chips, definitely grab them! You won't regret it!

We recently had the good fortune to work with the two wonderful ladies at Custom Candy Design for…read moreour wedding favors. We wanted a special Chinese word--double happiness; you might know it--made from chocolate. CCD was more than willing to try it out. Working with them was a breeze. They were prompt and had the chocolates finished on a compressed timetable, even though we only were able to provide one mold. My fiancée used to work at Teuscher, and while CCD's chocolate isn't exactly at that level, she was more than pleased with the flavor, consistency, and tempering. (Of course, it also came to less than half the price per pound!) The chocolates came out gorgeous. Sharp transitions, smooth edges, no significant burrs or voids. I posted a quickie snapshot. Marilyn clearly takes pride in her work and it shows. Best of all, they were substantially less expensive than having it done in the city.

I have purchased chocolates from Custom Candy Design for both of my daughters' bat mitzvahs (I also…read morestop in the store every so often to pick up candies by the pound). They are wonderful to work with. Marilyn is fantastic! The candies taste delicious, and they looked superb. The artistry and the attention to details are just fantastic. The candies were ready on time. Their toffee is mouthwatering; it is by far my favorite. A special treat is to walk in the shop when they are making the toffee... such wonderful smells! Mmmm... I also love their Tizzy Lizzie and Graham Cracker Crunch. And their dipped fruit and orange peels. OK. I don't think that there was anything I didn't love. Custom Candy Design does amazing work and their products are heavenly!

Not bad cookies! They sell them at Elgin Lou Malnattis and who knows where else? But I'll have to…read moremake a pilgrimage out here sometime

I was surprised with a box of Carol's Cookies! Had no idea about this company, but glad to be…read moreintroduced! This rather mid-sized box arrived to my doorstep which is rather weighty. I open it and it is a gift from a place I'd made a rather large purchase. Thanks! When I opened the outer box the wonderful smell of butter and other sweet fragrances hit my nose. As I open the inner box I see four (4) huge cookies! they come wrapped in cellophane bags with a cute ribbon. There were no names of the flavored cookies, yet I took an educated guess. These cookies are the largest (In depth) cookies I have ever encountered. Thick and delicious with rich butter flavor is the best way for me to describe them. At the thickest section of the cookie - unfortunately was of a sandy milli consistency, yet the butter taste was throughout. I will say that if I am in the area of where the cookie shop is, I will definitely stop in to purchase some - as I sure hope they are clearly marked/identified. P.S. Thank you for the Sweet Treats...You know who you are!

Was walking by but the beautiful chocolate displays enticed me to go inside. I'm glad I did! There…read moreis a good variety of chocolates to choose from. I purchased a couple of assortments for gifts and grabbed a few solo pieces for myself. The associate was helpful and patient when I took a long time to decide (everything looked too good). The chocolates I had were so smooth and I really liked the orange flavor of one of the pieces. Go here if you want a tasty treat!

Order about every other month, product is greasy and delicious. Service through the mail has been…read moreexcellent.

Discovered this shop when I was visiting from AZ. What a great selection and everything was…read moredelicious. Also, I really liked the Signature Assortment and the Deluxe Box of Goodies, I had to bring those home before leaving town. I highly recommend this shop! I was surprised to see some of the other reviews about staff members, my experience was fine and the few questions that I had were answered. As soon as it's not 110+ in PHX, I'll be getting candy shipped here and I plan on ordering holiday gift baskets as well.

The customer service here is really lacking. There were 2 other customers when I walked in. I was…read morenot greeted at all. There were 2 employees, one older one who was wrapping a basket, and a young one who was clearly friends with the person she was helping. I waited while she chatted with her friend for a long time, not even taking her order, or acknowledging me. The customer saw me standing there and finally told the employee to do her order because I was waiting. While the older employee was wrapping the basker her friend walked in. She was so excited to see her that she walked over to her and just started chatting. I was clearly next, but she ignored me. What was that about? The. younger employee finally helped me, but was not very friendly. I guess you have to be a friend or a regular to get good service. Even though your candy is good, the customer service is not. This is not the first time this has happened. If you go there, you have to be prepared to spend extra time while the employees and customers chit chat. No thank you. I'll go somewhere else, from now on.

Best dessert sauces! Hot fudge, salted caramel, Prince of Orange, and others (I e had them all). My…read morefavorite - butterscotch. This is the kind of sauce you pour hot on ice cream and then it turns chewy. Confession: sometimes I eat it straight from the jar (skip the empty calories from ice cream).

I've only tried the hot fudge at room temp and refrigerated so far, because it tasted so bad out of…read morethe jar that I didn't even bother heating it. More sugar than chocolate, and a weird taste that is best described as "tootsie roll." Yuck.