Absolutely adorable shop, full of yummy stuff! May seem a bit pricey, but the prices are really reasonable for a small, independent business. The woman working there (the owner?) was very friendly, and open to sampling. Metered parking on Damen, permit parking in the neighborhood. read more

This place is oh, so heavenly! The divine scent of freshly baked chocolate pecan turtles entices your senses before you even set foot in the store. As soon as I walked into the building I somehow transformed into my 6 year old self. Oohing and ahhing at all of the goodies around me. I want this. No, I want that. I think my friend thought I was losing my mind. Yes, it was that deep. It was heaven on earth to a sugar junkie like me. I had the pleasure of visiting during Valentine's Day weekend. It was a busy day. This place is not very large, so I had to carefully maneuver through the place. They had a cute display of Valentine's treats in the middle of the store. They had a fun assortment of yummy items such as Cupid corn, sour pucker lips, sour gummy bears, traditional gummy bears, gummy cherry hearts, chocolate covered cherries, chocolate malted balls, and so much more. It was so hard to make a choice, but the somewhat high price tag helped me to limit by choices. I decided on sour gummy strips, sour pucker lips, gummy bears, and I could resist picking up two freshly baked dark chocolate turtles. In my Uncle Jessie voice - Have Meerrrrcccyyyyy! Next time you are in Chi town venture out of down town a bit and check this spot out. Your inner child will love you for it!! read more

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I can tell you without reservation that the candy bar innovation known as the OMG BAR is the best. Try one, you will no doubt agree. These are simply the best. I have also tried the cashew turtles which are also to die for. read more

Surprised my daughter with a trip to this wonderful shop.... the little one was blown away! The young woman behind the counter was very helpful, kind and genuinely friendly... I had previously been here a few years back, and had the same experience. read more

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I stopped in over the holidays when I was having a chocolate attack. Yeah, go figure -- how could that happen over the holidays, right? But I was wanting something really good and rich and decadent. I bought a single milk chocolate turtle. At first, I had some sticker shock, because I paid $4.13 for one turtle. Just one. Then I bit into it. You know what? That thing was big enough to feed three people. Not that I shared it with anyone! I ate all of it. All. of. it. It was so filling, I skipped dinner. If you think of it that way, I paid $4.13 for dinner, and I enjoyed every morsel. That is the definition of a "good buy." One sample of real chocolate goodness is more satisfying than a 6-pack of Hershey's bars. Boycott supermarket chocolate. Get the real thing. Go to Amy's. In the end, you'll increase your happiness and save money. Who can resist a deal like that? Certainly not me. read more

The peanut butter chocolate balls are to die for. The lavender honey caramels are heavenly. The licorice caramels are dreamy. I could go on but you really need to experience these treats yourself. read more

I'm with my best friend when we came here. We stopped here because she wanted to buy her daughters different kinds of chocolate and candies. She said that it's her present for her daughter for having a top student in their online class. What a smart girl. I wish I had a kid but nah not this year since I'm too busy at my work haha. So while she is choosing chocolate and candies I'll roam around and look at their products. I also bought a pack of different candies and chocolates since it looks sweet and yummy. I am a fan of sweets. I also bought a pack of gummies and marshmallows. It's better to eat while I'm working or watching some dramas. The staff is also nice and friendly where he recommends some candies to try on. So I added it to my purchase and paid for it at their counter. read more

If I had a choice between gummy bears and say chocolate covered raisins, the chocolate covered raisins would always win. But if it's Amy's Candy Bar gummy bears? Hmmmm, now the decision would be harder. And if it's Amy's Candy Bar gummy bears vs Amy's Candy Bar chocolate covered raisins? Well, just put both bags on the counter for purchase please. I will go nuts trying to choose between the two. What I'm trying to say is that Amy's Candy Bar candy is excellent. As soon as my sample watermelon gummy bear hit my tongue I instantly knew I wanted a small bag of those guys. The flavor was so vibrant and delicious. I love the different shapes the gummy's come in too. My son is kind of obsessed with sea life and he just about flipped over the cherry flavored gummy lobsters. And the strawberry flavored gummy pigs were quite the hit as well. And because chocolate should never be ignored, I also sampled (and purchased) chocolate coconut caramels and dark chocolate covered raisins. Both so well-made, the flavors rich and satisfying. The shop is just full of so many different kinds of treats and old-fashioned candy, and if candy is not enough, there's ice cream too! I love that they also offer a punch card so once you purchase enough bags (10 I think) then you get a 1/4 bag for free! 5 stars easily for this cute shop. read more

When Sweet Occasions closed, it was a sad, cloudy day in Ravenswood. I never had the chance to try their infamous ice cream from Madison, Wisconsin's Chocolate Shoppe. Thankfully, the time finally arrived once Amy's Candy Bar popped up. The minute you step in, Amy's is like a modern version of your favorite childhood corner store candy shop (my fine thoughts fly back to a long gone candy shop in small town Wadsworth, Illinois). Back to reality, the white walls become colorful thanks to the large apothecary jars holding a large variety of candy favorites: malt balls, chocolate-covered items, sweet and sour gummies, licorice, taffy, bit-o-honey and beyond. Everything and anything that can be smothered in chocolate you can find here: Rum balls, malt balls, gummy bears, orange peels, peanuts, raisins, and beyond. Although these jars catch your eye, fight the temptation and bite into Amy's confectionary melt-in-your-mouth sea-salt caramels (their specialty coming in plain--definitely not plain--raspberry and dark chocolate), nougats, or cookies. They'll give you a freebie caramel to get your taste-buds prepared. My all time favorite treat that has me going back week after week (yes, Amy said she loves regulars) are the Dark Chocolate Caramel Cashew Turtles ($4.25)! A diabetic's worst nightmare, and best friend. The salty, sweet, chewy, crunchy textures all collide in a heavenly experience. On a warm day, I opt in for the Chocolate Shoppe ice cream's cowtastic, udderly unbelievable flavors ranging from my favorites of Peanut Butter Cup to Espresso Almond Fudge--the flavors change occasionally ($2.75 one scoop and up). If you stop in, say "hi" to the friendly Amy who is usually working hard in back and say you saw Richie's review. I think she should aim high to get on a Food Network show, I haven't told her yet though. Featured in the Weekly Yelp Chicago "Yelp's Eye Candy" List on October 10, 2012: http://www.yelp.com/weekly?editorial_id=P2LQ-AtGmyVNkYZMHGl-pQ read more

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Next time I see Amy, I'm going to give her a big ole hug. I'm an admitted candy head and Amy's is my drug of choice. It's the gummy jack pot...which is how I wish her gummy bears were sold. In a great, big, giant jack pot! I'm obsessed with the cherry gummy bears. OBSESSED, I TELL YOU! The pineapple gummy bears are super delicious. Excuse me while I wipe the drool from my lip... The malted milk balls at Amy's deserve their own review. They are truly fantastic. And this is coming from someone who doesn't really care for malted milk balls all that much. Whoppers? Blech. But Amy's balls (heh, couldn't resist) are ball-tastic. She has a variety of flavors too...classic milk chocolate, dark chocolate...MINT CHOCOLATE. They are the real deal. Amy's has other treats too, of course. Varieties of fruit sours, caramels, chocolate covered nuts, retro candy treats like candy cigarettes and dots. They also serve up some homemade ice cream here that I have yet to try but hear are wonderful. Oh and the nougat? Be sure to snag a free piece...it's somewhat life changing. Amy's offers free samples too. She also has a punch card which will allow you to collect on a free 1/4 lb. of candy for every 10 bags purchased or something. I've already cashed in on this and I'm not ashamed to admit it. I hope Amy doesn't have any personal space issues, because the next time I see her we are going to get close. #timetohugitout read more

So after I went to Hazel and pouted about some cute tops being too small, I went to Amy's Candy Bar. Yeah, that's smart, right? This place can be inexpensive or expensive, depending on how you want to spend your money. I purchased a 1/2 lb bag of wine gummy candy, which really didn't taste like wine (but the novelty!); a 1/4 lb bag of chocolate covered caramels, and a 1/4 bag of champagne gummy candy. The champagne gummies are so good! I don't know that they really taste like champagne, but I did eat some while drinking some sparkling white wine and enjoyed them. The variety of gummies is kind of ridiculous. I was tempted by the licorice beagles (I can't believe this is a thing) and then the licorice cats, but I don't like licorice THAT much...if you've still got room for more, there are gummy octopus, bears, giant bears, dinosaurs, etc. Lots of chocolate too including chocolate covered nuts, caramels, raisins, and peanut butter varieties. I spent about $13. Most of the 1/4 lb bags were around $3. The 1/4 lb bags are small, obviously, but they're the perfect size if you want to try multiple items. Some of the candy wasn't worth the pricetag, because it's stuff you can find anywhere (sixlets, gum balls), but to try something new and unique it's worth paying a bit more. read more

Delightful addition to the neighborhood! Bright, cheerful, beautifully organized... Service is incredible - sampling is encouraged. I was going to pass, but felt morally obligated! Amy and all her helpers were even sweeter than the treats. Lots of wonderful candies in apothecary jars, homemade ones (by Amy) by the register, and wonderfully displayed hard-to-find faves (Cadbury Flake - be still my heart!)... Little mini-cupcakes are on a plate by the register. Best of all? Chocolate Shoppe ice cream!!! Ever since Sweet Occasions closed, I've longed for my fix. Well, the wait is over... Once word gets around, I expect business will be brisk, especially with the stroller set. Even if you don't live in the immediate neighborhood, Amy's Candy Bar is worth a hop off the Brown Line. Work off the sugar on Damen station stairs! read more

Friendly people. Mouth-watering chocolates, the best of which are made on site. If I lived nearby, I would consider Amy's dangerous.

Oh my. This place is like a sugary black hole. I am weirdly obsessed with gourmet malt balls. I won't eat a whopper to save my life, but a REAL malt ball is my jam. (Word to the wise- if you're ever in a suite at the United Center, and the dessert cart comes around- skip the cookies and brownies and go straight for the bag of malt balls. You're welcome.) So when I googled "chicago malt balls" I think that's how I found Amy's. And yes, I am that weird. I drove over a half hour in rush hour traffic in search of fancy malt balls and I was not disappointed. Malt balls aside, this is a small shop FULL of sweets. Tons of chocolate and chocolate covered stuff, lots of gummies, lots of imported chocolate and nostalgic candies (candy buttons FTW!). They also have bomb salted caramels and delicious nougat. I was helped by a SUPER friendly staffer who offered to let me try whatever I wanted which was so nice. In addition to buying 3 kinds of malt balls (I don't know why you're surprised, I already told you how I feel about them), I found the most delicious thing- lemon white chocolate covered marzipan. So good, in fact, that I ate most of the bag I bought on the way home from the store. Oops! Just means I have to go back. Seriously those things are legit delicious and I would give them as a gift too. They seem just fancy enough :) I walked in for malt balls and let's just say I left with over $40 worth of chocolate and caramel and marzipan and homemade marshmallows and and and and I couldn't help myself. (My husband saw the bag of stuff I came home with, and raising an eyebrow, asked if I had robbed a candy store on my way home- but I was sharing with him so he can't really be annoyed... right honey?) They also have a punch card system, which if you're planning to visit more than once, you should get. I will probably fill mine up on trip #2 because that's how I roll. Or something. It's probably a good thing I don't live in the neighborhood. Heeeeyyyyy diabetes, I see you! But in all seriousness. Super cute shop. Friendly staff. Delicious eats (I also saw ice cream!). I am a new fan. read more

Move over Willy Wonka, there is a new sheriff in town! Amy's candy bar is the perfect place to visit when you need to satisfy your sweet tooth. Sure, Dove is pleasant and Ghiradelli can transport you elsewhere, but Amy's candy can stop time and allow you to realize the finer things in life. Upon walking in the tiny store, I felt buried by all the sweet goodness, but Amy was there to help. I decided on peanut butter logs (mini Butterfingers), toffee, and dark chocolate covered raisins. Besides Amy's sunny disposition, she is also very giving. She let me take a few pieces of her salted caramels (to die for) and gave me a complimentary cupcake (close to closing time), which was up there with Sweet Sensations and Bleeding Heart Bakery. I am enjoying a few pieces of her heavenly candy on a daily basis, so my hips do not begin to expand and am eagerly awaiting my next "sugar trip" to this wonderful establishment. read more

Tried two candies that she makes. Salted caramel and a mango caramel (I believe that's exactly right). They were both fantastic! Small, soft texture, perfect flavoring, and not TOO sweet. I LOVE candy that is not too sweet because I want to taste the flavors and not the sugar. She is a darling and I truly wish her well and with much success. She has the seed for a very fine business. Good for her and good for us. :) read more

Have I really been going to Amy's Candy Bar all this time and not written her a review? I must have been distracted by all the delicious treats and not realized that my duty was to tell others of the goodness i have seen. So. Let me tell you about the goodness I have seen: Much. Amy's store hits on the mainstream to the niche. Gummy candy by net weight, hand crafted caramel, specialty ice cream, nostalgic candy galore, and a section with all the popular UK chocolates. There is literally something for everyone, from the main fare to the unique/specialty items. Not too long ago, Amy helped me craft adult birthday 'goody bags' for my husband's 30th surprise party. I walked down the block to ORANGE BEAUTIFUL who helped design the labels on the bags, and between the two shops I got the sweetest little display of goody bags as take homes for everyone that came to celebrate my husband. Without Amy (and Emily/Orange Beautiful) I never would have had something so sweet and special. Also, and almost the most important thing, is that Amy (cue cheesy music) is making memories for my son. When we come in the door, she will yell his name and scoop him up for a hug, just before he is ushered around the shop and allowed to choose his goody for the day. I make a point of handing him the money so he can complete his purchase with Amy. The smile on his face (and the chocolate around his mouth) lets me know that we are investing in more than a piece of chocolate when we walk out the door. Go to Amy's. You must. read more

We have loved dropping into Amy's Candy Bar to get some chocolate or a scoop of some of the great Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream that they carry (which is always served with a yummy chocolate clad malt ball nestled on top). But, a few months ago, we discovered the OMG bars -- what a perfect name that is! We got married Labor Day weekend. Amy agreed to make half-size OMG bars for us as favors and she put personalized stickers on them. Our guests LOVED them. "Sadly," we had a few extras and we had to eat them ourselves. Such a tragedy! Full-size OMG bars are a tad expensive but the amazement in your mouth when you bite into one makes each one worth every penny. The shop is incredibly cute and the merchandise is attractively displayed. I think it is one of the gems of the neighborhood. We are so happy to have Amy's here! read more

What are you doing with your life? Put that Hershey bar down and get to Amy's. It's basically the candy store of your dreams. Shelves and shelves of candy in beautiful glass containers, the scent of butter and caramel filling the air as Amy crafts the caramels that will ruin all other caramels for you (They are so good). Along with caramels and sweet homemade creations, Amy has also managed to curate a collection of fun candies from the past. Take your mom or dad here and listen for them to exclaim "Oh I used to get these when I was a kid!" In the summer, Amy has delicious ice cream to choose from and in the fall she sells caramel apples covered in her homemade caramel. So good. And Take your kids, your friends, your inner child to Amy's and leave with a smile on your face. read more

I stopped at Amy's Candy Bar on a whim while on a walk through the neighborhood the other day, and I'm glad that I did. The offerings are fairly standard for a candy shop. Except for one thing. They sell Valomilk! Valomilk! If you are not familiar with the joy that is Valomilk, then head over to Amy's Candy Bar to pick up a package and then wallow in chocolate, marshmallow goodness. I love Valomilk, but it is sadly hard to find in Chicago, so I usually end up having to stock up on the rare occasions I travel to Kansas City to visit friends and family. I also picked up a small bag of chocolate covered gummy bears, which were delicious and had the perfect chocolate to gummy ratio. I really appreciate that I was offered a sample of anything that caught my eye, so that I could make sure I liked a candy before I purchased. That is what really convinced me to buy the gummy bears - after trying one, I immediately wanted another. They also have a frequent buyer card, where you get a punch for each 1/4 pound of candy that you buy. After you fill up the card, then your next bag of candy is free. I do wish that everything had cost a little less, but ultimately I was very happy with my visit to Amy's Candy Bar and with my purchase. read more

This place, and the people who run it, are absolutely amazing. From the moment you step in you are greeted by colors beyond compare all around you! And then you're greeted by a very sweet (no pun intended) smile on a very darling person who offers you a VERY DELICIOUS sample of something I may have gotten 3 bags of. Also try the prosecco cordials. You're welcome. read more

Love this cute boutique sweet shop in Ravenswood! From the melt-in-your mouth caramels (the passion fruit mango flavor is mind-blowing) to the salted caramel chocolate brownies to the amazing selection of unique international chocolates and novelty candies (Runts, anyone?), this place has it all. Yes, it's pricey, but you get what you pay for and you will quite possibly die from happiness after eating these yummy treats. (But what a way to go!) read more

Cute little shop with a ton of candy options! The space is really clean and decorated really well - love the white shelves & the candy displays. I liked that they had pre-packed small and large bags of candy available if in a rush, or you could use the scoop to do your own. However, the price adds up pretty quickly. I recently got carried away and got several bags of candy because I could not decide between them and was a little surprised when I checked out at the register since I didn't see any prices posted near the candy jars. For instance, a "large" bag of cherry sours was $5, whereas you could walk over to Walgreens and get a whole lot more cherry sours for that price. Service was really friendly and quick and I like that they have a rewards punch card where you can get free candy as your purchases add up. I noticed they also have handmade ice cream which I may have to try at some point. Overall lovely shop in the neighborhood! read more

Amy's is amazing. Guinness chocolate bars. Gummy bears. Need I say more? This place is heaven for a sweet tooth like me. P.S. I really, really, really wish that they hadn't run out of their gingerbread malt balls! read more

Get the chocolate covered gummy bears, they will change your life! The store is super cute and clean. The staff was very helpful when I came in without a clue as to what I wanted. This is a great local spot and the prices are very reasonable! read more

I love this place. Very sweet, had, har, har idea for a store. The ice cream and homemade candies are delicious. I think the lil bags of candy would make great gifts or small party favors. Pus, the owner is always very friendly. I'm lucky to live nearby! read more

I live nearby and have shopped at Amy's Candy Bar since it opened. My oldest son, a teen, LOVES the old-fashioned nostalgic candy. I love everything. ha! They will custom-make and label small or large bags of candy for events -- I had small Halloween bags made for my son's first grade class last year. A big hit, and unique. Everything in the store is the highest quality. And the staff is exceptionally friendly. My son is six years old. When he was five, he preferred to enter the store each time and yell "AMY! are you here??" She would laugh from the back, call him by name, and say "I'll be right there!" I am trying to get him to be more polite, but her kindness to kids is outstanding. She even speaks to my little guy on the street during her "off hours" when we cross paths. For all these reasons, it's a great pleasure to be a customer of Amy's Candy Bar. read more

wife needed 2lbs of chunk milk chocolate.once again no problem for Amy.traveled from 20 miles away knowing order was ready.it is nice to know that there are still pleasant people to deal with.would always recommend this candy store read more

So glad this place is now open. She has lots of different homemade candy. Some unique combinations as well. The caramels with sea salt would get a 6 star Yelp rating if it went higher. The owner is very friendly and gave me a free sample spicy cinnamon gumball that kept my mouth hot for long time. Stopped by for some ice cream last night. Yummy goodness for the tummy. Chocolate, Chocolate, Chocolate! Malted milk ball on top of the scoop was a nice touch. read more

I love the many different chocolate options. My favorite being dark chocolate. I also, love the dark chocolate salted caramel. I also enjoyed the ice cream. The peanut butter cup being my favorite. I ordered a small which I thought was going to be more like a large, not the case. It was even topped with a chocolate covered milk ball like a Wopper. Over all the chocolate is great. The ice cream could be better. If I'm heading out for ice cream in the future, I'll go to another place. read more

Damn you, Amy's, for being strategically located between the brown line and my apartment! I think that pretty much sums it up. If you must know more, they are right by the Damen brown line stop. They have good hours (open into the evening). They have amazing candy that changes seasonally to some extent. It is priced reasonably. They have all your childhood favorites plus a whole slew of adult candy pleasures. Sixlets. Do NOT, under any circumstances, leave this establishment without a bag of their homemade sixlets. You will thank me later. read more

I got off at the Damen Brown Line the other day and had stopped by just to browse the cute candies. I really wasn't planning on buying anything since I'm not a huge candy fein, but everything looked so fresh and nicely packaged! There was all kinds of chocolate covered things, and gummy fruity things. The girl working was very helpful with my million questions, and even let me try a few of the things I wasn't sure about. I picked the cayenne chocolate covered almonds, which have a very spicy kick after you chew it up, and the mixed gummy bears so I could try all the different flavors and not just settle for one. They were $3 each, and while that is a little steep compared to something you would buy at the store, the quality and taste was so much better, so it was definitely worth it. It looks like I need to go back and try the carmel chocolate thingys, since they are pretty popular. If I was looking for a cute gift for someone, or maybe little gifts for a party, this would be a great place to go! read more

I'm so excited that we have a Ravenswood shop for treats and ice cream again... and everyone at Amy's is so friendly. Love love love the ice cream (especially Fat Elvis, can't be beat!) and the candies we've tried have also been great, especially the caramels. Our dog is hooked on the little doggie biscuits they have once in awhile (and, let's face it, the vanilla ice cream we give her) - so much so that whenever we walk by she presses her face against the door in anticipation of her next treat. Only downside is I wish Amy's were open a little bit later for us late-dinner-eaters, but I'm content to eat an early dinner so I can make an ice cream run by 8pm closing time! read more

Good place if you are looking for traditional chocolates or retro candies (Necco wafers, flying saucers). Will definitely get my Easter candy there. read more

Chocolate covered gummy bears. Sea salt caramels in a variety of mouth-watering flavors. Chocolate Shoppe ice cream (nothing can change my love for Zanzibar). And a little "British Fix" section where I can get a Crunchie and some Smarties. This place has grown on me and is a perfect addition to our neighborhood. It's a little pricey, but when your sweet tooth has punched all of the other teeth out of your mouth, Amy's Candy Bar won't let you down. read more

I discovered this place during the most recent Lincoln Park Wine Stroll and now, whenever I go up to Chicago for anything, I stop in and restock on candy. My favorite things from here are the caramels - the sea salt and the passion fruit are to die for. I'll buy a whole box of each and then ration them out to myself. I also really enjoy the milk and dark chocolate sea-salt caramels. They have something for everyone here... gummies, chocolates (of all shapes and flavors), old timey favorites and made in house house glorious-ness. If you're up in the area, get thee to Amy's! read more

We simply adore your shop, Amy. We'll still get our treats from you even when you're not on our way home from school next year. Your OMG bar is, of course, to die for. The rest of your candies are heavenly as well and are one of the reasons that my pants are too tight. I'm not mad at you about that though :) read more

The OMG is sooooo named correctly. I bit into for the first time with a friend. She was asking me, "how is it?" "Do you like it?", etc. I could not answer. I simply closed my eyes and savored. She kept questioning so I threw up the 'talk to hand' and just continued to savor the flavor. read more

We are officially hooked on Amy's Candy Bar. Gummy coke bottles, chocolate seashells (like M&Ms but 1000x better), gummy butterflies, white chocolate toffee cashews -- it's all amazing. It's wonderful for sharing, gifting and keeping for yourself. Also, Amy makes her own treats -- the sugar cookies, oh the sugar cookies! These beauties are both lovely to behold and delicious -- a rare sugar cookie combination these days. Amy and her staff are awesome and this is a complete treat for our neighborhood. LOVE! read more

Love, love, LOVE Amy's Candy Bar. Amy, the owner, is just awesome. My sweet husband knows how much I love Amy's caramels (seriously, the best caramels you will ever have), so he stops by at least twice a month for me on the way home. Another favorite are her chocolate cupcakes and pecan & cashew turtles. Just amazing. Most recently, my husband and I hired Amy's Candy for a candy/sweets table at our Wedding last month! She far exceeded our expectations, and our family and friends raved about the candy for days. Thank you again, Amy! read more