“Move over Willie Wonka there is a new candy land in town. Located on the first level in the Rosemont Fashion Outlet mall. You won't miss the colorful outside sign and the window display of candy. This place specializes in so many different candy, apparel, accessories and novelty gift items. I walked inside and felt like I was lost inside of a candy world. There is so many unique items throughout the store. I got lost in the colorful wall art and display of many different items. A must place to come and visit. I would of gave it a top rate of 5 stars but the employees never greeted me. The two young ladies at the front never looked at me and kept on talking amongst themselves. The customer service could need some improvement.”
“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!!”
11AM - 7PM
717 Lake St, Oak Park
Candy Stores
“I had so much fun collaborating with the owner Patrick on a sour candy challenge for our block party. Kids and adults loved it, and I appreciated the creativity and attention to detail that seems built into the customer experience. 10/10 would recommend. Here’s to more fun!!!”
“I can’t say enough about my experience! Easy, professional & expedient. As a busy CEO, I’m beyond grateful to the whole team for their dedication to great customer service. THANK YOU!!”
“It was our first time in the store today and the staff was very helpful, patient, offered samples for treats that were being packaged at that time that we had never tried before. It was our first time there but it won't be our last!”
“Worth going to from anywhere!!
Visited their store at 1140 W. Exchange Ave for the first time and I wasn't disappointed. My Store Assistant, Malu, showed me the variety of nuts, candies, gift packed and bulk items as well as novelty candy items from loooong ago (wax mustache, candy cigarettes, etc.). I'm so impressed by the cleanliness of the store, the helpful and pleasant staff. A definite AAA++++ place to go to treat friends and family (and yourself) ? I'll be back !!!”
“Excellent customer service! Both women greeted me as I entered amd were very helpful; answered my questions and explained the different Chicago themed packaging. I learned that they are both long term employees with Fannie May, which speaks volumes of the company's culture. Thank you for the sample of sugar free sea salt dark chocolate caramel!”
“OMG!!! This place is amazing, excellent service, clean facility, they just made a Wall-e piñata for my son and we loved it, every detail, very professional, iam very thankful.This place is incredible, excellent service, very clean and organized, I asked them to make a Wall-e piñata, we really loved it for the second year in a row, very professional, I thank them very much, thank you very much, I give them up to 10 ⭐️⭐️⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”
“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”
“Nicest place! Really great candy.
The super sweet woman behind the counter gave us my favorite, chocolate dipped orange peel for comparison to a local place where I live. Cora Lee’s is better!
Highly recommended, beautiful candy store.”
“The absolute best chocolates in the world. A must have!
All fresh ingredients.
All hand made specialties, including house made English toffee (amazing), sea salt caramels, truffles,
ice cream bars, and several popcorn flavors. mmmmm!!!!!
Try once...
You'll be back!
Enjoy!”
“These pinatas are absolutely beautiful and extremely durable so they don't break open after 4 kids have had their turn swinging. Customer service is outstanding, very warm and helpful. You have to check them out, you'll be happy you did.”
10AM - 7PM
8534 W Golf Rd, Niles
Candy Stores
“I was so happy that I found a Fannie Mae outlet store. As soon as I walked in the door, it brought memories of my grandmother and I visiting the shop by her house in Des Plaines. There’s a wonderful woman named Tina that works there. She was nice enough to show me all the different goodies that they had in the store and the specials for the day. They have a senior discount day, I believe that was Wednesday. They also have AARP discount. And the day I was there if you spent $10 you had a discount on the wonderful chocolate candy bars they have. I purchased a box of turtles and a dark chocolate candy bar. Needless to say, the box of turtles was open before I got home. The shop is very clean and bright! So give yourself a special memory of chocolate and being young. Stop in and say hello to Tina who will be watching over all the wonderful chocolates. Don’t forget to make a list of what your friends like because they will ask you to grab something. I know mine did! Remember holidays are right around the corner! And Tina I promise I’ll be back soon?”
“I have been going to Fannie May since I was a teenager. They still sell candy by the piece or cup, and you can mix and match. I love the Dixies, balls of delicious caramel rolled in toasted pecans. The dark chocolate candied citrus peel is great. You can buy a boxed set or create your own. The best part is that their staff are seniors that live near the store. It's like getting candy from your grandparents. They are very sweet, especially Jeanette from Broadview IL. I hope to work there as my third act.”
“We ordered Nutstop because we were looking for a healthier snack option for the kids during sports games. We are pleasantly surprised! Nutstop is so good! They have so many options and we have found ourselves eating nutstop for all our snacks! They have so many options. My kids love the chamoy rings and the watermelon slice gummies. We have also been snacking on the healthy nut mix and moms favorite the milk chocolate Almonds. They have great prices and the quantity is alot! Definitely recommend.”
7:30AM - 4:30PM
7301 Harrison St, Forest Park
Candy Stores
“Forest Park's sweetest attraction is the Ferrara Pan Candy Company. The area exudes a sweet aroma from the candy being crafted inside the factory.The "pan" in the Ferrara Pan name comes from the method in which the candies are made. An open, rotating pan is used to get that hard-candy finish on all your favorites like Original Boston Baked Beans, Sour Cherries, and NERDS.Check out the cool cow head sculpture right below the sign. The cow holds significance for the building as Ferrara relocated to the current premises in the early 1960s. It was previously occupied by Borden Dairy. Elsie the Cow, a mascot created by Borden in 1936, is prominently featured throughout the building's design.”
“Their nuts tasted so good in my mouth. It’s like you don’t even want to swallow, you just want to suck on them. I’m definitely going back and letting their nuts come into my mouth again!”
“My mother introduced me to Fannie May when I was still in the womb. I'm 50. It never gets old. She's 81 and all she ever requests when I go to Chicago is Fannie May.”
“Apple's where a gift to my nephew's kids for a Christmas gift this year I was really amazed how the Apple's tasted. I'm looking forward to trying to order some soon ?”
“Unique and delicious selection. Love the layout and service. Samantha was very helpful and friendly with us and all the customers we saw her interacting with. Highly recommended!”
“I really like this store. They have many choices available, always a couple of promotions and deals going on. The staff is extremely friendly and ready to help. I like their displays too. Great place to pick up presents for friends and family out of town and holidays gifts.”
“We had such a wonderful experience Thursday afternoon. Melissa was so nice to us as we came in for some candy comfort after my dad’s passing. Her words of condolences and warm personality were so needed. The candy is amazing and the service top tier. Thank you! We ate all the candy already.”
“Loved the new Maple flavor!
Parking: It's horrible after they open and even worse later in the day, but it was Labor day when we went.
Wheelchair accessibility: Yes, however the elevators weren't working on one side of the building making it impossible to get down to lower levels unless you went to the opposite side of the building like we had to.”