Happy as a kid in a candy store.... Literally! Stumbled upon this candy boutique store as I was…read morelooking for a simple bottle of water while visiting Chicago's Chinatown. Let's just say it was an extended stay for more than just bottled water lol. Small boutique candy store that's very nicely organized and offer unique sweet snacks. Many options to choose from as you pick your pieces individually filling up your basket or prepackaged bags of candy. They offer your basic familiar popular candy snacks to international favorites that may be unknown in the states. Small candy shop but be prepared to spend time and be amazed exploring every nook and cranny of the store! The staff was very helpful as you asked questions and knew about every product they offer.

After our dim sum lunch, we were heading to a couple of bakeries in Chinatown Square with our…read moreAmerican friend.  The friend spotted Ichiban Candy and Snacks and would like to check it out.  So, we all did. There was an extensive variety of candy and snacks from Japan and Asia, so colorful and attractive.  The store was quite busy even at 3 pm on a Friday.  I truly felt like a kid in a candy store, happy but a little overwhelmed. There were not just candy and sweets, I saw some traditional Chinese dried fruits, such as dried plums, which are very salty.  Candied fruits called Tanghulu and some fruit-shaped ice cream are interesting. Our friend is familiar with Asian food.  She happily showed me a bag of Japanese rice cake and other snacks that she was going to buy.  The cashier checkout is at the end of the store, which is a bit unusual.  The checkout process seemed efficient and friendly. Since I was planning to shop for baked goods, I didn't purchase anything this time. But I will definitely return and spend more time exploring the store. There is so much to see, and I'm sure there will be something appealing for everyone.

Awesome place! Very cool concept and very friendly staff! The only complaint I have is was very…read moreexpensive. But I can understand Becuse the detail that went into the design was very nice. Try this place out if you can!

What a fun experience for my daughter on her birthday trip. This is truly impressive watching the…read moreemployees make these cotton candy designs. Yes, it's expensive for cotton candy, but it was great. It took them over 10 minutes to make the unicorn and it was awesome to watch. Variety of colors, shapes, and techniques were needed to make what my daughter expected. They even use an ice cream cone as the unicorn horn. While I didn't taste it, my daughter and wife loved it. This was one of her favorite treats from her birthday weekend.

Stumbled on this while walking up Michigan. Sign says "pop-up" but it's been here for years…read more Inside, bright and festive and filled with all sorts of candy. Nostalgic stuff, trendy stuff, lots of Japanese items, lots of stuff Kid K was amused by but didn't actually want. Big bulk bins. Friendly staff. Amusing signage. Definitely worth checking out.

Today on Christmas Day, when almost all the stores on Michigan Avenue were closed, It'Sugar was…read moresurprisingly open. It felt nice to find a colorful and lively place while everything else around was quiet. The store had a cheerful holiday vibe with bright lights and shelves full of candies, chocolates, and fun treats. There were some really good deals going on, with many items on 50% and even 75% discount, which made it a great time to shop. You could find a mix of classic candies, chocolates, and fun novelty items at reasonable prices. Even though it was Christmas, the store was not very busy, so it was easy to walk around, browse comfortably, and take your time choosing items. The staff was friendly and helpful, and the overall atmosphere was fun and relaxed. Overall, It'Sugar on Michigan Avenue was a nice surprise on Christmas Day -- colorful, cheerful, and perfect for picking up sweet treats or small gifts while enjoying the holiday mood.

Love the turtles and the cookies. I personally get an espresso shot in my sipping chocolate.read more

Was hard to find but I found it! Ordered hot chocolate, chocolate chip cookie and flowerless cake…read more Service was mediocre; the shop was small and neat. The food was delicious! However, the hot chocolate did not meet my expectations, as I did not detect the rich chocolate flavor found in other specialty hot chocolate establishments. I assume this may be due to the type of chocolate used. I did, however, appreciate the availability of an almond milk option. Would I return for the hot chocolate? Unfortunately, no.

SERIVCE Server was cool. Fun, sugary, colorful, elegant…read morevibes as usually - it's supposed to be. is it for kids? Is it for adults? Is it for both? Maybe so! This is not my first time here. Parking is a pain because it's located downtown but you can utilize the parking structure nearby. They add a 20% fee on your bill, no tipping. My first visit was in Vegas years back and really loved it there. FOOD Ordered the rainbow sliders and they taste great to me. I added some bbq sauce as always with any burger. Great portions. Also ordered the Smash Burger. WELL I will return anytime.

The Sugar Factory is... interesting. They obviously cater to kids and kids-at-heart by making the…read moreexperience feel like a celebrity walking the red carpet (why? No clue). The TVs also show nothing else but self promotion of celebrities visiting various Sugar Factory locations. Their other theme is attention-grabbing shakes and desserts. Ones that BEG others to "Look at me!" (and order one for themselves...). We partook because, well, "When in Rome!" And, honestly, it had some fun to it. The food wasn't half bad and neither were the shakes we had. The portions were decent but prices were inflated. We didn't buy-in fully but we still enjoyed our meal and didn't regret the visit (just not sure we'd be back to this one trick pony).

It saved me from having to buy overpriced souvenirs at the airport…read more That said, we would have never known this shop existed had it not been for the fact that we opted to have lunch in Chinatown. That and in typical fashion at a dim sum restaurant, we stuffed ourselves to the brim and chose to walk off some of those calories when a huge selection of stuffed animals, including Pikachu, caught our attention. I mean, seriously, how could they not? The window display for this shop was full of so many anime characters, toys, and Chicago memorabilia as a whole. Upon entering, too, there is even more. The shop looks small, but the aisles are longer than you think. Each aisle is jampacked with trinkets, pending their new homes. I only purchased two items, and my recipient loved them. Would shop again if in the area. Also want to add that even if there is a language barrier, staff is very nice. There was a couple there when we went looking for a wok and the lady at the cashier happily instructed them to go to another shop that did indeed have woks as they did not.

This cute store has the most items in stock out of all the cute stores in Chinatown. I was able to…read morefind a bucket hat, a sling bag and my friends found a lot of other items there as well!

This is a great spot to stop for a coffee after a day of shopping or walking around. They have…read moreplenty of seating, and I loved all the natural light coming through the space. It makes for a nice place to relax and recharge. I ordered the mousse cake with a double espresso, and it was the perfect afternoon pick-me-up. The mousse cake was delicious with a great balance of fruity and chocolate flavors, and it wasn't overly sweet. The double espresso paired really well with it and helped cut through the richness of the cake.

We came in for a quick coffee and pastry before starting our day and ended up lingering for a…read morewhile. All of our pastries had some level of chocolate, given the name of the shop, but you can tell it's good-quality chocolate. We shared the ginger chocolate loaf, which was dry (definitely meant to be consumed with a drink), but the sugar crust and bits of ginger were really nice. The lemon cake was layered, and the flavors worked well together, which was unexpected. The passionfruit mousse was also good; the texture was a bit denser than expected, but it was balanced. Lastly, we got the chocolate chip cookie, which was more chocolate than cookie. Still, with how good the chocolate was, it was a decadent cookie. I ordered the chai latte as a drink, and it was solid! Nothing unexpected, but a nice hot start to a rather cold day.

I liked this place....the name is kinda deceptive, but everone talks about raw fish.....obviously…read morethey didn't notice the wall full of herbs and mostly...tea. Obviously there was a language barrier, there was a cool shark fin hanging in the back. However, I couldnt take a pic of anything as I was told not too. 'The boss doesn't want anyone to.' I bought some Dragon tea...kinda expensive as it was like 8 bucks for a small amount. When the weather gets warmer...I will go back and check out more. I took a couple of pics of the outside...looking at some of the other pics apparently they had a re opening of sorts. Parking is hard around there...especially during the Chinese New Year...which was when I went. There are some lots around there that may allow you to park. Check first.

This is not so much sweet, with more health foods than candies. Apparently the name changed since…read moreI'd been there.

A really great place for your herbal, dried food, or medicinal needs!!! This place has the dried…read morescallops and other seafood, mushrooms, as well as teas and ginseng. They even have lap cherg (chinese sausage)!!! I was in search for po chai pills. They sell them here for $2.99 a box!!! My aunt advised me this place was not the cheapest place in Chinatown, but they definitely carry products you can trust will work. With that type of endorsement, I went and made a confident purchase! Staff is extremely friendly here. We needed someone to help us and they stopped what they were doing to assist us immediately. Would definitely come back here again!

This store is basically an herbal emporium for the Chinese community. There are all sorts of…read moreeye-catching things in bags and boxes and jars, and of course everything is good for you as your mother or grandmother would say. This location is on Wentworth, and there is another not that far away in Chinatown Square.

The ice cream was really good! I wish they had more drink options. I tried the lemon ice cream and…read moreit was really good! Didn't taste super artificial. I want to go back and try the chocolates.

I kept seeing this ice cream chain all over the city, so I figured it had to be popular and decided…read moreto stop by when I walked past one of the locations. Before ordering, they offered me a free sample of one of their many fudge flavors, which was a nice touch. They also had a huge selection of chocolates and fudge bites, and honestly everything looked so tempting. But I had been craving ice cream, so I went with the chocolate fudge flavor. The ice cream itself was delicious. As a chocolate lover, it definitely hit the spot, rich, creamy, and full of chocolate flavor. The only thing that caught me off guard was the price. I ordered a regular cup, and it came out to over $12. I can understand paying that much for a loaded sundae with lots of toppings, but over $12 for a simple scoop of ice cream felt a bit steep. It was really good, but I'm not sure it was $12 good. I'm glad I tried it once, especially if you're a chocolate fan, but the price would probably make me think twice before coming back.