“Candy paradise with new and old finds. It's a quaint little shop with a cozy atmosphere. The staff is fantastic - they were super helpful and friendly. One of the guys had short dark hair and was wearing glasses, while the other had shaggy, dirty blonde hair. Their knowledge of the different candies and treats was impressive. I always look forward to making the trip from the city to visit this place from time to time.”
“If you like chocolate, and like it in bulk bags, cheaper and still fresh, the outlet is worth a visit. They also have official new stuff too. The ladies are nice and most times there are samples.”
“The name of this company is a bit of a misnomer; to my knowledge, there is no peanut butter in any of the products. I stumbled upon The Peanut Butter Pig at the One of a Kind Show a few weeks ago, and for this reason alone, I'm so glad that my friend and I went to the food section (I was going to skip it because I knew things would be tempting!).I've had bacon candy at a couple of restaurants in the suburbs, and it's good. But this is better than those places, for many reasons. First and foremost, the restaurants' version doesn't taste as good unless you have it in the restaurant and eat it immediately. The chef at Peanut Butter Pig has masterfully created a treat and designed packaging here that keeps it in peak condition for an extended period. (Not indefinitely, obviously, but I gave it as a gift a couple weeks after I bought it and it was a huge hit.) What alchemy is this?There are five flavors: Sweet, spicy, savory, boozy, and very spicy. Thus far I've been able to taste the sweet, spicy, and savory flavors. They're all so fantastic it's honestly hard to choose a favorite. I especially like the sweet and spicy ones, but I wouldn't turn a single one of them down. She also makes other treats like cookies and Rice Krispie treats with candied bacon bits, fudge... very inventive and all delicious.You can catch them at many fairs and festivals around (check their Instagram!). They also have a pickup option where you can schedule a time to pick up your order at the community kitchen in which they make the goods in Lake Zurich.”
10AM - 5PM
114 Old McHenry Rd, Long Grove“Best apple cider donuts, apple pie in the bag and apple fritters. I have been loyal to apple haus for 25 years. I was so sad when their original shop closed by the Irish store and so happy when I found out they reopened. This is our favorite stop for treats, gifts… Best customer service from Mary!”
“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.”
10AM - 6PM
8534 W Golf Rd, Niles“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 visited this store to purchase some candy for father's day. The salesperson, Madison, was cheerful and professional. I will definitely go out of my way to give this location my business in the future!”
“The lady in here is so very nice each and everytime I stop in. Always in a cheerful mood. Now, let's get to the chocolate...so delicious. We like the raspberry truffle bars, crunch bars, popcorn , and today I had delicious little salted caramel truffles. Great place!”
“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!”
10AM - 9PM
5 Woodfield Mall space G-117, Schaumburg“We went in on a bit of a slower day and had a nice chat with the gentleman running the counter who turned out to be the owner. He was kind and clearly very passionate about his shop, telling us a little about it and the steps he took to make it a bit unique compared to other locations. He offered to package our sodas in a box with 6 pack boxes inside instead of a regular bag, which made taking them home easy and safe. The freeze dried candies are a really cool and tasty addition, I'd recommend giving them a try, as you can only get them at this location since he makes them himself. We will definitely be going back to our new favorite Rocket Fizz!”
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Chicago“The place is wonderfully delicious to see and to eat the products. The attendant was very attentive. The range of products is fantastic. Great option to take souvenirs to Brazil. It's on the way to the F terminals, next to Dunkin Donuts”
10AM - 9PM
5 Woodfield Mall Space J122, Schaumburg“This location is great!! The store is clean and organized. Brooke was so nice & helped me choose the best combinations of candy. Also, someone tried to scoop the candy with their hand (gross) & she made sure to tell them not to & cleaned the bin. Highly recommend!!!!”
10AM - 8PM
5220 Fashion Outlets Way #1050, Rosemont“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.”
“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.”