Truly a hidden gem. NC Chocolatier has always been one of those places I drive by daily and say…read morehey I'm going to stop by one day. Well that day came, and I'm forever grateful I did. Located in a small plaza and can be confusing with the Illinois Nut and Candy sign but when you walk in the sweet smell of chocolate fills the air. There are glass closures of bon bons/ truffles that I've learned are hand painted, chocolate covered everything, gelato and more. They also have taffy apples, some with just the caramel, some with nuts, some with chocolate chips. You can never go wrong! Their chocolate is kosher friendly and I'm obsessed with the cookie bark, I could eat that all day. Highly recommend going on one of their chocolate tours too that's available on sundays. Make sure you book first as I found out they do sell out. You get to learn the history of chocolate and make your own taffy apples and chocolate dipped goodies. They also ship nationwide, I am definitely going to order some goodies for birthdays coming up!

It's a small chocolate shop. What sets them apart from others is the simple layout, their chocolate…read moredisplays, their friendly staff, and of course their delicious sweets! Well, I guess there's a lot that separates them! They have unique chocolate dipped fruits, nuts, cookies, etc. Everything I tried was delicious. Give them a try if you have a sweet tooth!

What a gem of a place! We brought our kids in here for a special treat, and had the best…read moreexperience. The owner was beyond kind to the kids, giving them lots free candy for saying "thank you" :)

Wow. There is so much candy here and the owner is knowledgeable about all of it and very generous…read morewith samples. He provided so many samples I couldn't even finish them all at the store! The chocolate is excellent quality. Although I'm usually not a fan of gummy bears, these were soft and flavorful! Many of the candies are imported and have much more flavor than what I'm used to. The owner, Vinnie, loves talking and has such a warm, welcoming smile, it's like being a kid visiting a grandfather who dotes on providing candy to his grandkids.

This is my go to for chocolate gifts (especially around the holidays). The marshmallows, hot…read morechocolate mix and peppermint bark, and chocolate covered caramels make especially good gifts. I always end up getting myself chocolate covered gummies or something as well. Recently I tried some of the candy they have from Germany. The wild berry gummies were so incredible. I recall the description mentioning it being made with fruit juice. The shop is small but very well organized. They keep it well stocked and have small and large sizes of prefilled bags. There is always plenty of metered parking on the surrounding streets.

Such a sweet (pun intended) cute place that's easily accessible right near the Damen Brown Line…read morestop! Amy's has such a wide variety of sweets for anyone to find something they can enjoy. I was thoroughly impressed with the quality of the treats available. The entire shop gives a very personalized feel while keeping a bit of an old-timey aesthetic. The worker was very kind and patient as we looked around to see all the goodies. The highlight for me is the ice cream here. I had a coffee and Oreo flavor and it was AMAZING! Once again, the quality of the ice cream was fantastic. I happened to miss the server put a chocolate malt ball at the bottom of the ice cream cone. It was such a pleasant surprise at the end of my ice cream! There is a small spot to sit outside and some other seating farther out. It's in the quiet area of Ravenswood and if you aren't taking the Brown line, there's definitely parking available. Will definitely be coming back when I'm wanting some sweet treats.

Service was great! Maria helped me find exactly what I needed for wonderful thank you gifts. I…read morerecommend this place and will return.

02/09/26 - I have been coming to Georgia Nut Company (GTC) for years located @ 7500 Linder Ave. I…read morehave been coming here for years usually to pick up some dark chocolates or nuts. I swung by Georgia Nut Company to pick up some dark chocolate covered almonds today after lunch w/my buddies. Over the years GTC has scaled back the size of their retail store but it's still worth stopping in & perusing the store & pick up some goodies.

The ice cream was rich and creamy, the hot fudge was flavorful, and the portions were generous. The…read morewhole place has old-school charm with a retro soda shop feel. I had the brownie sundae with vanilla and chocolate ice cream.

I had a super special date at Margie's with my 2 year old, and we had the best time ever. What I…read morelove about Margie's is that it's frozen in time. It's pretty small inside, there are only a few tables. A server comes to your table to place your order, which I feel like never happens at ice cream shops anymore! The menu is huge! There were multiple sections to banana splits, sundaes, and shakes. We decided to go with something simple. My son ordered 2 scoops of cookies n cream ice cream (with sprinkles of course) and I got moose tracks! The ice cream is the real deal. Our server was super sweet, and we were in and out of there in probably 30-45 minutes. We had the best time and will definitely be back this summer.

Passed by this place while going for a run and had to stop in. Whoops…read more The actual store really isn't that big, but I still spent a ton of time browsing (and drooling over) all the wonderful candy. Chocolate, nuts, gift boxes, bulk orders--whatever you want, they've got it. I left with half a pound each of milk chocolate malt balls and strawberry yogurt covered raisins. Also, when you buy from the bulk bins, the very-sweet candy lady gives you a handful of candy to sample. You know, to juice up for your run. Duh.

This is a nice, accessible, small, manageable, non-mall alternative for your candy and nut gift…read moreneeds. Located right off the Kimball ramp of the Kennedy Expressway, and just one block south of the Home Depot at Kimball and Addison. The prices are fantastic. The employees are just the kind of people who should be working in a candy store-very sweet. They have chocolate covered everything here: nuts, berries, pretzels, plus those yogurt-covered candies, bags of whole nuts (cashews at $5.99 a lb.), chocolate and yogurt coated caramel and nut patties, and lot's of very reasonably priced holiday and gift packaged items. Many are between $5-10.00. (Great picks for those folks you don't really like but for some reason you need to give them a gift.) Or stocking stuffers. I acted as my own parent here and said: "OK, now you can buy one thing here, just ONE!" I ended up with a nice large bag of something I know I will eat in one day once I start on them: Chocolate-coated sponge candy. An 11 ounce bag for $5.14! Such a deal. If I'm a good boy this week, perhaps my inner parent will let me go back for more goodies!

Best place in Chicago for chocolates, ice cream, novelty candies, you name it. I could eat the…read morechocolate covered caramel pretzels every day. They make the best gift boxes- I love to give them to my friends visiting or new to Chicago. Everything tastes amazing. Even the staff are super sweet. They are super helpful and even give back to the community in many ways. Highly recommend for all your sugary needs.

They have lots of different candies, chocolates, fudge, and other sweet treats. They have probably…read more15 different ice cream flavors and also have milkshakes and smoothies. I had the banana pudding ice cream made into a milkshake and enjoyed it.

Great store to get cards and neat gifts. I got this mug with all different types of lottery ticket…read moreattached, like flowers, it was a cool idea.

We were at the pet store next door and decided to stop in for a treat. Even though Consuela was…read morehelping another customer when we arrived, she immediately greeted us and made us feel welcome. The store has maintained the same charming aesthetic for decades while staying up to date with thoughtful improvements, such as flat-screen TVs showing the candy-making process. We enjoyed browsing the selection and taking our time deciding what to purchase. Consuela was an absolute joy. She was friendly, engaging, and clearly passionate about both the products and the customers she serves. She offered samples of some popular items and even invited us to try anything we were curious about. She was knowledgeable about the chocolates and the company's rich Chicagoland history, and she also pointed out a special on their 1-pound box, which ended up being our choice. While this is not a store we visit regularly, it will definitely be on our list when we're looking for a special gift. Great products and outstanding customer service.

This is the absolute WORST outfit to order from on-line! Just you try to buy a few pounds and see…read morehow far you get. NO such thing as putting an item in your "bag". There is, apparently, no bag, no customer service on-line, no virtual assistant, no company contact number and no e-mail. I love the chocolates - they became my favorites when I was still almost a baby. But on-line service has left the worst taste in my mouth. See's candy comes in second place, but at least you can buy their stuff.