It's a small chocolate shop. What sets them apart from others is the simple layout, their chocolate…read moredisplays, their friendly staff, and of course their delicious sweets! Well, I guess there's a lot that separates them! They have unique chocolate dipped fruits, nuts, cookies, etc. Everything I tried was delicious. Give them a try if you have a sweet tooth!

Truly a hidden gem. NC Chocolatier has always been one of those places I drive by daily and say…read morehey I'm going to stop by one day. Well that day came, and I'm forever grateful I did. Located in a small plaza and can be confusing with the Illinois Nut and Candy sign but when you walk in the sweet smell of chocolate fills the air. There are glass closures of bon bons/ truffles that I've learned are hand painted, chocolate covered everything, gelato and more. They also have taffy apples, some with just the caramel, some with nuts, some with chocolate chips. You can never go wrong! Their chocolate is kosher friendly and I'm obsessed with the cookie bark, I could eat that all day. Highly recommend going on one of their chocolate tours too that's available on sundays. Make sure you book first as I found out they do sell out. You get to learn the history of chocolate and make your own taffy apples and chocolate dipped goodies. They also ship nationwide, I am definitely going to order some goodies for birthdays coming up!

Wow. There is so much candy here and the owner is knowledgeable about all of it and very generous…read morewith samples. He provided so many samples I couldn't even finish them all at the store! The chocolate is excellent quality. Although I'm usually not a fan of gummy bears, these were soft and flavorful! Many of the candies are imported and have much more flavor than what I'm used to. The owner, Vinnie, loves talking and has such a warm, welcoming smile, it's like being a kid visiting a grandfather who dotes on providing candy to his grandkids.

Went here this morning to find a chocolate bunny one week after Easter and of course Vinnie had…read moresome. Asked where my granddaughter was even though he only met her once about 6 months ago. He runs a children's paradise and could not be kinder to all.

Can't get enough of Candy Squared. We keep going back to try new items and replenish our favorites…read more The owner and employees are so nice and friendly. I'm so impressed that the owner takes time to talk with us, asking our opinions and suggestions, and really listening.

One of the finest candy stores I know of, and my go-to place for food gifts. Prompt, friendly…read moreservice. Good selection of fancy chocolates and other candies. Everything in the store is kosher, some items are dairy (dairy items are clearly labeled) and the staff is knowledgeable about allergens and can guide you appropriately if you inquire. Prices? Well, if you want cheap candy, go to the supermarket. Candy Squared is a boutique selling upscale candy with fine presentation, and it tastes at least as good as it looks, so in my opinion, the prices are very reasonable for what you're getting. In addition to everything else, Candy Squared is a woman-owned, local, independent business that's well worth supporting.

Such a sweet (pun intended) cute place that's easily accessible right near the Damen Brown Line…read morestop! Amy's has such a wide variety of sweets for anyone to find something they can enjoy. I was thoroughly impressed with the quality of the treats available. The entire shop gives a very personalized feel while keeping a bit of an old-timey aesthetic. The worker was very kind and patient as we looked around to see all the goodies. The highlight for me is the ice cream here. I had a coffee and Oreo flavor and it was AMAZING! Once again, the quality of the ice cream was fantastic. I happened to miss the server put a chocolate malt ball at the bottom of the ice cream cone. It was such a pleasant surprise at the end of my ice cream! There is a small spot to sit outside and some other seating farther out. It's in the quiet area of Ravenswood and if you aren't taking the Brown line, there's definitely parking available. Will definitely be coming back when I'm wanting some sweet treats.

Iconic candy store! The goods are super high quality and FUN! You will definitely break the bank…read morehere, but I think it's worth it for a unique and delicious treat. They've got everything from the trendy/viral Swedish gummies & Dubai chocolates to the more old-school licorice and marzipan. They also offer hand-crafted chocolate bars, caramels and marshmallows. For the gummies, I believe they let you sample the treats before if you're not ready to commit to a whole bag. You can build your own bag from the jars, or grab their pre-packaged ones. A personal fave for me is the chocolate covered gummy bears, YUM! It's a small shop, so it can be chaotic if it's full (for example, on Valentine's Day), but I like how approachable it is and how quickly you can be in and out. You can also buy their stuff online which is an added plus- a great opportunity to shop local but spread the sweetness to loved ones from afar.

02/09/26 - I have been coming to Georgia Nut Company (GTC) for years located @ 7500 Linder Ave. I…read morehave been coming here for years usually to pick up some dark chocolates or nuts. I swung by Georgia Nut Company to pick up some dark chocolate covered almonds today after lunch w/my buddies. Over the years GTC has scaled back the size of their retail store but it's still worth stopping in & perusing the store & pick up some goodies.

This place is great for candies and nuts. I love the salted mixed nuts. They're always fresh and a…read morenice size. I like them because no peanuts is in the mix as a filler. The store has a free parking lot in front of the store, with the store displaying a mixture of gift baskets and clearance items. The lady behind the counter was super nice.

I had a super special date at Margie's with my 2 year old, and we had the best time ever. What I…read morelove about Margie's is that it's frozen in time. It's pretty small inside, there are only a few tables. A server comes to your table to place your order, which I feel like never happens at ice cream shops anymore! The menu is huge! There were multiple sections to banana splits, sundaes, and shakes. We decided to go with something simple. My son ordered 2 scoops of cookies n cream ice cream (with sprinkles of course) and I got moose tracks! The ice cream is the real deal. Our server was super sweet, and we were in and out of there in probably 30-45 minutes. We had the best time and will definitely be back this summer.

We heard that Margie's Candies had some seriously good sundaes, so obviously we had to check the…read moreplace out. (The fact that the joint's been around for over 100 years doesn't hurt either.) It's a small restaurant but we managed to snag a cozy table near the back. We'd already spent most of the day eating, so we decided to share the Atomic Fudge Sundae. It's a fairly enormous concoction. I found it interesting that the hot fudge was served on the side, but it's actually pretty smart because you get control how much (or how little) sauce you get. The ice cream is the highlight. It's creamy and rich, and it's got a really nice flavor, too. The hot fudge was less impressive, but that might be because I had already eaten a Ghirardelli sundae earlier in the day and their hot fudge just can't be beat. The service was super friendly and the atmosphere was kitschy and fun. It's a cool place.

This is a nice, accessible, small, manageable, non-mall alternative for your candy and nut gift…read moreneeds. Located right off the Kimball ramp of the Kennedy Expressway, and just one block south of the Home Depot at Kimball and Addison. The prices are fantastic. The employees are just the kind of people who should be working in a candy store-very sweet. They have chocolate covered everything here: nuts, berries, pretzels, plus those yogurt-covered candies, bags of whole nuts (cashews at $5.99 a lb.), chocolate and yogurt coated caramel and nut patties, and lot's of very reasonably priced holiday and gift packaged items. Many are between $5-10.00. (Great picks for those folks you don't really like but for some reason you need to give them a gift.) Or stocking stuffers. I acted as my own parent here and said: "OK, now you can buy one thing here, just ONE!" I ended up with a nice large bag of something I know I will eat in one day once I start on them: Chocolate-coated sponge candy. An 11 ounce bag for $5.14! Such a deal. If I'm a good boy this week, perhaps my inner parent will let me go back for more goodies!

Passed by this place while going for a run and had to stop in. Whoops…read more The actual store really isn't that big, but I still spent a ton of time browsing (and drooling over) all the wonderful candy. Chocolate, nuts, gift boxes, bulk orders--whatever you want, they've got it. I left with half a pound each of milk chocolate malt balls and strawberry yogurt covered raisins. Also, when you buy from the bulk bins, the very-sweet candy lady gives you a handful of candy to sample. You know, to juice up for your run. Duh.

Tell me if this sounds familiar: you're out and about, and are craving something sweet. However,…read morealmost all places and bakeries you walk into have, at smallest, a cookie the size of one's face. I'm looking to satisfy my sweet tooth, not have a full meal in dessert form! Windy City Sweets fits the bill perfectly! They have a very wide selection of all sorts of sweet goodies! Homemade chocolates and candies, commercially made candies, ice cream, jelly beans by weight (buttered popcorn is peak, and you can't change my mind). There are likely many others, but I found what my heart was craving and went for it. Looking at their selection, there is something for everyone, even stuffed animals! (Eating these is not recommended, HA!) I suppose a candy shop has *some* appeal to the young and young at heart, so why not? I also love that they have reasonable prices, are open late-ish (until 9pm), and have friendly, welcoming service. Final verdict: To make it dead-simple: if you have a sweet tooth, and are within a couple miles of Northalsted, get yourself in here already!

Very expensive for what it is in terms of chocolate but staff is very kind and helpfulread more

Great store to get cards and neat gifts. I got this mug with all different types of lottery ticket…read moreattached, like flowers, it was a cool idea.