“We LOVE Candy Squared. We went there to purchase salt water taffy, and ended up purchasing more. It was the end of the day and the owner took the time to engage in a delightful conversation.
When we arrived at home and tried the candy, we were surprised by how different it was from other things we've eaten. I believe the candy was made without animal gelatin, and that seems to have made a HUGE difference in improving the taste.
We don't buy much candy, but will certainly start here. If you are reluctant, try looking them up on Too Good To Go. Once you visit, we bet you will find it too good not to go back!”
“Best candy store I've ever been in, love coming here with my friends when we have a day off. Their dirty sodas are fantastic and I love how much chocolate they have <3”
“I have been to this establishment several times with a friend.. He actually introduced me to this world of CHOCOLATE'S. Large selection of different shapes, objects, mementos, just everything you can imagine. You will loose your mind in here!”
“Literally the best chocolate I’ve ever had in my life! They have the Dubai Pistachio chocolate made in house and it’s phenomenal. I’ll definitely be a repeat customer!!”
“Matcha latte here was pretty good. I would say it was a bit too milky for me but I could still taste the matcha decently well. Their standard blend is easy to drink: smooth and slightly grassy with a subtly bitter and astringent end.”
“Stock ‘n Save is fantastic! Clean store, helpful staff, and unbeatable prices. Great quality and variety. Highly recommend for saving money without sacrificing quality and accommodating staff. Easily 5 stars!”
“This was a really fun experience. You pick what you want on their kiosk. You also pay on the kisok. Then the staff member starts making it. You watch how it's put together. We picked cherry flavor. It was good and fun!”
“Needed chocolate coins for new years and no other place had any, been driving three hours and seen this place on Google Maps. Called the store and a very nice older gentleman picked up and said they had them. Not only that but the chocolates they made and had in store were amazing. If you want good candy and good customer service come here they’ll get you right?”
“Very nice people and wonderful candies. The atmosphere is always welcoming. There is always a wait because they help you down to the last bow! I got my great niece all her Halloween candy here but the hit of the party were the two wind up rats I got here too!”
“Amy’s Candy Bar has the best selection of candy!! I absolutely love the sour Swedish candy. I also wanted to mention how sweet and hospitable the staff is!! I love that they always answer my questions and let me get some samples as well love love love Amy’s!”
“Trip down memory lane here. Candy is still amazing. They dont have the selection they used to and freezers are no longer in use but I stop anytime I am in the area.”
“We used to live up Lake Zurich area and my pops used to go here almost 40 years ago now for their English Toffee, when we moved we would only get it when we visited which wasn't often. About 10+ years went by not having it and I ordered some over last Christmas and my God it's the same, it hasn't changed! Hands down the best English Toffee, and the consistency over the decades is unreal!”
“This is my favorite place for a unique thank you gift or Christmas gift. The chocolate is decadent and the packaging is elegant. Super friendly staff as well, they'll always help you find the right selection for the occasion.”
“Walked past this place casually after seeing their insane selection of sweets on display. The worker was so sweet we tried various amounts of flavors and we ended up with Oreo cheesecake and birthday cake. This place is def a hidden gem!”
“Absolutely love Extra spearmint gum sticks. I have been chewing it since it first came out. It truly never loses its flavor or texture. I just wish you guys would use Xylitol or Erythritol as a sweetener instead of Aspartame. That way people can enjoy this fabulous gum while keeping their teeth healthy. Aspartame may be a good sugar replacement,but it causes damage to the tooth enamal and causes digestive issues. Please reconsider your sweetener . Other than that, awesome products
Dietary restrictions: No sugar”
“I love the smells here ! I was Greeted with a smile and a welcome by a lady named Pauline, I believed. Thank you for all your help & the recommendations in the store and in Chicago.”
“I had the pleasure of meeting the owner of the Dizzy Cow, and they made me and my family feel extremely welcome! Such a cute candy shop with various fun, new, and vintage candies. The atmosphere is unmatched!”
“This location has great chocolate selection and gelato too! Arlene is awesome and will help you find the perfect sweet treat! We highly recommend getting the Mint Meltaway gelato and the Mini Pixies!”
“Great selection of home made chocolates, nuts candies. Jay was very nice and welcoming and made sure we got to sample various goodies. Everything we tried was high quality and delicious!
I'm not a huge candy person, but I thought everything I tried was really good - not too sugary, and great flavors.
This spot feels like a hidden gem. A must find for candy lovers! Would 10/10 recommend this spot for gifts, nuts, candies and more!”
11AM - 6PM
8534 W Golf Rd, Niles
Candy Stores
“We were waited on immediately. I asked a question about one of the chocolates and the clerk actually knew the answer. I’ve never gotten an answer about that ingredient. She knew everything we questioned about. The sale was great. Service was fantastic.”
11:00 AM - 2:00 AM
4225 N Kedzie Ave, Chicago
Candy Stores
“Love the shop and extensive selection of bourbon. They always have buffalo trace for a decent price. They’re dog friendly and have the most adorable shop dog named Nala:-)”
“Fast 2 day shipped via Fed-EX from Teuscher Chicago, IL to Providence, RI in protected packaging, world-class milk chocolate champagne truffles of the most exquisite quality. The perfect way to start the Winter holiday season. My shipped order perfectly arrived. I highly recommend this Teuscher Chicago location to all whom love chocolate. Teuscher champagne truffles are the best ones sold in the United States and honestly...you deserve these!!! ???”
“Incredible GIANT custom piñata for our winter ONEderland first bday party!! Super reasonably priced and easy to order, plus it was ready within days of requesting!”
“I am so happy for Mike and Torie first off the restaurant is so clean you can eat off the floor the food is made with love candy is that good old school candy .....mm next door is the game room beautiful come and support black own great hospitality
Parking: Everything I had on the menu was delicious
Kid-friendliness: Yes”
“Walking into this place honestly felt like entering a candy-themed amusement park. The store is massive, colorful, loud in the best way possible, and packed wall-to-wall with every type of candy, chocolate, soda, novelty snack, and childhood throwback you can imagine. Whether you’re going in for something specific or just browsing, it’s almost impossible not to spend way more time than planned because there’s constantly something interesting catching your eye.
What I liked most was the variety. They have everything from classic nostalgic candies to giant oversized treats, imported snacks, funny gifts, and those ridiculous sugar creations you didn’t even know existed. The layout feels chaotic but fun — almost like a treasure hunt. My kids absolutely loved it and honestly so did the adults. It’s one of those places where everyone suddenly becomes 10 years old again.
The location itself also adds to the experience because being in downtown Chicago, the energy outside kind of matches the vibe inside. Touristy? Absolutely. Overpriced? Also yes. But somehow you still leave smiling with a bag full of things you definitely didn’t need.
A couple of small downsides — it can get extremely crowded, especially in the evening, and some items felt unnecessarily expensive even for novelty candy standards. The checkout lines also moved a little slower than expected. But overall, this place isn’t really about practicality — it’s about the experience, the nostalgia, and the pure overload of color and sugar.
If you’re visiting Chicago and want something lighthearted, fun, and a little chaotic with the kids or friends, this place is definitely worth stopping by at least once.”
7:30AM - 4:30PM
7301 Harrison Street, Forest Park
Candy Stores
“Saw the candy outlet store on the net, it was a little out of the way for us. Yes, the candy was cheaper it is not a big store. Smaller one room store. BONUS we bought candy and we were given a few bags of extra for free.”
“This newstand has been here as long as I can remember and is one of the few places in the city that still is a true news stand selling newspapers and magazines. As someone who enjoys magazines and newspapers, I hope they never leave and continue to succeed in business.”
“Ordered chocolates for a gift and the service was great. Staff was helpful in choosing the specific chocolates needed for this gift. The staff went above expectations to have my chocolates delivered. Very grateful...🙏”