Wow, what a great lunch at this historic staple in downtown Moline. I always knew about the candy, but the lunch was delightful. We met another couple and we each got a sandwich. They were all fresh, nicely sized, delicious, and very reasonably priced. Their homemade bread is REALLY good, and my wife got Egg Salad on white (not made in-house), but also good. Our friends split a delectable selection from their ice cream specialty menu, and I got a scoop of their strawberry ice cream-delicious! Service was excellent, and the vibe is fantastic. Definitely grab lunch...and some sweet treats. read more

Stopped in while on the job. Old School feel with a counter for lunch and the candy is great What a great place to visit and any of the candy will put a smile on your face read more

We had a family of 10 which inided baby and 4 rear old. The service was outstanding and all orders were perfect. We especially like the large booth at back to accommodate us all. I ordered a sandwich to go and it was ready on time.. A happy family We must go back soon. Food was all fresh and delicious read more

A wonderful candy store! The atmosphere, the people...Valentine's Day vibe was strong...we will definitely be back! And until then, we'll probably need to order online! read more

Wandered in for lunch the day before Valentines Day. The place was packed with men buying candy and no lunch being offered until later in the spring. So, I dutifully got in line and did the same. My wife was very impressed with their candy. Can't wait to stop back and sit at their lunch counter. read more

I've actually never visited either of the Lagomarcino's locations in person, but instead discovered them when they were mentioned in a newspaper advice column a few years back, where the author was listing some of her favorite things, Lagomarcino's candies being one of them. With a pretty wicked sweet tooth myself, I couldn't wait to check these guys out, and ended up placing the first of many online orders with them over these past few years. In fact, I received my most recent order last week, just in time for holiday indulging. Having now tried a wide range of their candies and chocolates, I can honestly say that's there NOTHING of theirs that I haven't loved, but special favorites in no particular order are their super-rich lemon bark, jars of homemade hot fudge sauce, a wide variety of chocolate-covered bites (cherries, strawberries, sea salt caramel, bourbon caramel, etc.), and cherry sour balls (I think I'm actually addicted to these, lolz). And a special mention goes to their chocolate-covered sponge candy, which is one of their signature items and is pretty much out of this world. Like I said, I've covered a LOT of ground with Lagomarcino's, sampling their various offerings... Being a California boy, See's Candies is my go-to sweets supplier, but I have to say that Lagomarcino's runs a VERY close second, and might even take the top spot if they had a location here in Los Angeles. Since I know that's highly unlikely to happen, I guess I'll just have to make a trip to Illinois or Iowa one of these days and check out their shop(s) in person. That way, I can also finally sample their old-school soda fountain, deli and homemade ice creams. Actually, come to think of it, it's probably better that I don't have a Lagomarcino's nearby, since I would be waaay too tempted to eat myself into sugary, chocolatey oblivion there -- but what a way to go! BTW, they take great care in packing their candy for shipping. I've ordered from them in both summer and winter, and my orders always come through in perfect (and tasty) condition. Thanks, and keep up the great work, Lagomarcino's! read more

I walked by last night because the glowing neon sign just drew toward the storefront. It was closed so I couldn't resist returning this morning because the interior is a nice walk back in time. How could I not look at all the beautifully displayed chocolate and not go crazy and load up for the remainder of my road trip? I dare you to visit and not buy something really good. read more

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Wonderful family business and the chocolates are wonderful. They also have other candy in the bins for purchase. Old fashion candy. The caramel apples are to die for in the fall. read more

I always look for historic chocolate shops while traveling, and this one caught my eye! Lagomarcino's takes you back to yesteryear whether you're choosing chocolates, ordering ice cream at their soda fountain, or having lunch fresh off the grill! I tried a variety of handmade pieces that were very good, but sad to see that much of their chocolate is from other companies. read more

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Stopped in for some dessert. I heard the hot fudge sundae was the best so I got that and was pleased with it. The staff was also very friendly. read more

Came here for the first time. I saw a picture of my favorite chocolate gummi bears annnnd they ran out?! Just kill me! Nah, anyways, I ordered a chocolate shake and it was rich and delicious. If I'm ever in this area again, I will definitely stop by again. They have a bunch of other fancy chocolates, but my heart and appetite is only for chocolate gummi bears lol. The staff are friendly and service is done outside their shop due to COVID. There was only street parking. Sorry for the menu pictures that have a bad reflection. read more

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Cute nostalgic place. Server was so nice. A variety of food & sweet treats to enjoy. read more

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Love me some good ice cream! Nice atmosphere also, good service. Super yummy! I will be back sometime.

Cute little place to grab lunch & a sundae or even a small sweet gift. Staff is friendly & efficient.

I must first start out by saying that I am NOT a lover of ice cream, I can take it or usually leave it for something else. This was the ABSOLUTE BEST ice cream I have ever eaten! I went there with a friend and we split a chicken salad sandwich which was very good. My friend had an ice cream soda which she really enjoyed and I had a Carmel sundae. The ice cream was creamy and rich, it didn't taste anything like the carton ice cream I would normally eat. They make their own Carmel sauce (which they don't sell) and their own Carmel crunchies. I also bought some of their home made fudge topping for a friend and some of their candies. I got an immediate text asking me when I was going back. They loved the chocolate covered marshmallows. I brought a Carmel apple home for myself as well as plain cashews and chocolate covered pecans. I enjoyed it all but I don't think I would get the covered pecans again, because they were panned, not dipped chocolates. My friend and I also enjoyed the history of the place and enjoyed looking at all the signs they have in their store. Our waitress was very knowledgeable and told us a lot of the history of the place as well. If you are every in Moline you must stop in, it was amazing. I can't wait for my return trip. read more

The great thing of visiting small cities like Moline IL is the chance to find little gem mom & pop stores still putting out great products and Lagomarcino Candy fits that bill! Located in Downtown Moline along 5th Street, Lagomarcino's has been serving homemade ice cream and candy treats for over 106 years. Started my oh'ing and ahh'ing all the tempting candies, but I hit pause so I could try some of their ice cream. Ordered a single portion of English Toffee as a hot fudge sundae. When it came out, my eyes bugged out a bit at it's size. It was a great deal for $4! I would hate to see the double sundae, I wouldn't be able to finish before it melted! I also ended getting 4 or 5 different types of chocolate. Total was $17, what a treat! If you're in downtown Moline, do yourself a favor and check out Lagomarcino's! What a gem! Definitely will repeat and recommend! read more

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My uncle always gets the whole family a box of chocolates for all holidays. My favorite are any of the truffles. The Carmel apples are excellent. Love and a must have read more

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A MUST SEE IN MOLINE AND DAVENPORT IOWA! Best chocolate and hot fudge sundae in the USA. Great family and atmosphere! Love the Lagomarcinos!

If you're in the Quad City's this place is a step back in time. Chocolate and old soda fountain is classic. The hot fudge is homemade and you can get some to go. read more

I would highly suggest to go to the original store. The ambiance is just like taking a lot of steps back in the old days! And the candy will make you think you died and went to Heaven! The food is always great. The girls who work there are always on top of everything and always have a smile on their face! I was just passing by there today to go to the bank next door and my feet wouldn't let me pass Largo's up. Bought some candy for my grandchildren and of course for me! PS please don't tell my husband! Lol! read more

Cute little shop decorated for Easter. Get your cute chocolate bunnies or filled hollowed chocolate eggs. The chocolates here are Devine. Pricy, but delicious. read more

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Best place in the Quad Cities to satisfy your chocolate addiction. Great variety and great staff.

This is a great little candy shop with an old school ice cream parlor within. There is a great history in this place and the employees love what they do. I got ice cream on my last visit, but have also had their candies in the past. Would recommend! read more

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This longtime family owned establishment always does a great job! We were there for photos with the grinch and our young boys loved it! Their Grinch inspired sundaes were great as were the red apple caramels! If you are every in Moline make a stop for sweet treat! read more

I've only been here once so far, but I'll definitely go back. This shop is a perfect dessert date spot, or place to gather with friends. The ice cream sundaes look adorable, and the chocolate is DELICIOUS. I tried the dark chocolate toffee the first time. I'd love to see them include dairy-free ice cream in the future! read more

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Small place with lots of old school charm. Turns out my grandfather took me here as a child so now returning as an adult has even more nostalgia. The shop area of it is fairly small so if it were a busy day you would definitely be bumping into the other guests. They have a very large variety of candies from gummies, milk chocolate, dark chocolate, truffles, chocolate covered times, etc. My family and I did a sampler box because we could not really decide which pieces we wanted. Honestly, the chocolate was decent - nothing super special that you can't find somewhere else but he decoration on them is far better than I have seen at many places. There was an older woman there that was "helping" us at first but she was more so listening to our conversation and putting in her input. That is not exactly what I was hoping for and a bit rude. The young girl who actually boxed up our items was very friendly and helpful. She also made my cherry cola with some homemade ingredients that made it pretty delicious. The inside looks original to the building which is fun. Nothing to write home about but I understand the nostalgia and there is not much like this in the QC. read more

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I've been coming here for years. Wonderful food, delicious chocolate. If you're looking for a nice gift for someone, I highly recommend a box of chocolates from either of their locations. Love them, truly a QC staple. read more

If you want to find the cutest little shop ever, stop here. I have always heard of this place but never got up and went. When I did I was pleased! read more

We went here after lunch across the street. It's an old establishment. Small place with a soda fountain, a few tables and booths...hello, Norman Rockwell! As soon as you walk in, you can smell sweet sweet sugar in the air...diabetes! We tried their Quad-Cities Special which is supposed to look like a river boat having a paddle wheel made of Nilla wafers and has 2 scoops of ice cream (vanilla and strawberry) with a nice texture, banana, strawberry and chocolate toppings, crushed nuts, lots of whipped cream and maraschino cherries. Aside from ice cream and sundaes - they also serve sandwiches, soups, pies, hot beverages and cold beverages. For about $15 you can have a soup, sandwich, a drink and dessert...not bad at all. They have chocolates, hard candies, gummies, toffee, taffy, caramels, fudge, etc. Picked up some pumpkin spice caramels, lemon bark, peppermint bark and some chocolate bars with nuts. The pumpkin spice caramels were good but the chocolate bars were not that great. Texture-wise, they seemed thin to me. read more

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We were sent in by the locals for ice cream sundaes to celebrate a birthday, but evidently, that's a seasonal menu item and March is out of season. Yummy chocolates, however. read more

This is an awesome, old-fashioned ice cream store. I was amazed with the selection of candies, fudge and chocolates. The only complaint I had was that this place closes before dinner. Oh well! Dessert first, dinner later! My wife and I split the Sundae Royal which was a full-sized banana split sundae with a scoop of strawberry, chocolate and vanilla ice cream. Each flavor was very genuine. The strawberry ice cream tasted like real strawberries and the chocolate tasted like it was made with only chocolate. The banana and fudge and caramel sauces balanced out the dish. We bought a few other goodies before we left. I will keep this in my list of places for the area. I'll have to see if they ship! read more

A step back in time to chocolate wonderland! Lovely family owned business. The staff are attentive and open to sharing their love and of their products and history. Yummy lunch choices, we enjoyed a Ruben, Tuna plate, and sundae and then bought chocolates to go. Good food,homemade chocolate, homemade ice cream, and a smile to go! What could be better? read more

This restaurant is 100 years old and it feels like stepping back in time! The front of the restaurant is also candy shop (or is it a candy shop with a restaurant?). It's known for its chocolates. They also serve good sandwiches and old fashioned ice cream concoctions. Great atmosphere. read more

"I don't always eat Chocolate, but when I do, I prefer Lagomarcino's" ....."Stay Hungry My Friends" read more

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Stopped in for some ice cream and grabbed some sweets to go! We gave the Quad Cities Special ($5.25) a whirl...essentially a Huge Banana split! Bananas, Ice Cream, Strawberry and Chocolate, Whipped Cream, Crushed Nuts, and Cookies. This was good...and the portion was huge, but the flavors were just ok. Nothing really stood out to me...except the portion size. I enjoyed Whitey's moreso personally. All the goodies I grabbed to go were just "ok" too. All the chocolate bars, bark, and sweets were alright, but again, nothing really stood out to me. Perhaps we became jaded with all the chocolatiers in Vegas. I love the vibe here...and the service was friendly. Just didn't really have anything worth raving about here. Good luck! read more

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This is my favorite place to go for a simple lunch and an ice cream treat! Been going here since I was a baby, and I go back every chance I get. A staple in the East Village for sure! Amazing food, amazing people, and even better sweets! read more

This old fashion creamery with sugar and confections just made my head spin I had a sugar rush a flashback into history when I was growing up and a feeling of home like I haven't had in a very very very long time, if you're ever in Moline rock island check this place out it will make you happy and the carbs won't kill you only make you smile ! read more

Great empathetic assistance was offered when I was looking for a specialty product. Tasty as always!

Hometown charm, nostalgia, tasty treats and a wonderful staff!! It's a must see in the Quad Cities.

A cute, little confectionery in the area. My friends and I came over here after eating at the nearby Brewery. A girlfriend and I got a milkshake... Well I ate almost all of it myself. It was very good and I like the standard glass plus whatever is left in the mixing cup style of ordering a milkshake. One thing that was kind of annoying about this place is that there didn't seem to be room for big parties. All the couples pretty much had to get their own table by themselves. But that's not too much of a drawback. If I'm feeling like ice cream and I am in the area, I would come here again. read more