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It'Sugar

3.7 (43 reviews)
Open • 10:00 am - 10:00 pm

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Jonquil B.

I unfortunately have a serious sweet tooth lol and of course I passed by It's Sugar. They have tons and tons of variety of products. From ole school candy to new versions of candy brands. You can pick your candy, put your choices into a plastic bag to be weighed and purchased. It was pretty quiet and I saw a few store employees. I will admit, their prices are a bit high, but it is North Michigan and a candy store with a lot of collectibles lol. The store is very bright and fun; definitely a great place to take the kids or for sugar junkies like me, definitely hit this place up. Have a budget though lol

Rachel K.

This was my first time visiting an It'Sugar and I've since learned there are a lot of them. For a first visit I was pretty impressed, it's like a modern candy store complete with old school options, current favorites and novelties. The way the store is organized is pretty welcoming and there's a mix of things you could get at normal stores as well as unique items and merchandise. If you're obsessed with a certain brand there's a good chance you can find it here and even get a shirt, sweatshirt or other items to show off your love. I don't think you'll be finding many deals here, but considering this is a one stop shop for most of your candy wants items a good trade off. We didn't interact with the staff too much, but they did welcome us and thank us for coming in as we left. The items I would potentially come back for are the novelty items, bulk candy or interesting products like candy flavored soda.

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Liz P.

This might have been my first time in an IT'SUGAR store - Full disclosure, I'm an editor in the candy industry for my full-time job and we've written about them before, but I've never been in the store, unless possibly the Vegas store once. I was browsing Michigan Ave and saw their store sign and knew I definitely had to stop in to peruse. They have all sorts of cool stuff in here and I recognized a lot of brands that I've written about before. I was actually in town for a candy conference so I knew not to buy too much because I usually go home with a ton of samples, but I did buy some bubble tea mochi, which I'm curious to try, and I ended up coming back to this store a few days later with my boss and I bought a cute chocolate bar for my boyfriend, it said something like "I love you as much as chocolate" on it. They even have brand merchandise you can buy, like shoes, t-shirts, etc. They have a fun selection of magnets and other gift type items as well. The only reason it gets four stars for me and not five is that the prices are a little high, not sure if that's par for the brand or just for Chicago.

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Nelson M.

Who knew that the old Disney store would turn into a big candy store. It's a nice find on Michigan Avenue not cheap but so many candy selections. People seem to be friendly. There's a very hip atmosphere in the store. You can pick your own candies that you would like. The prices are on the image that I uploaded. It is weight base.

Jada C.

It'Sugar reminds me of a theme park. I can imagine myself as a child I walking around with my friends and family to look at the colorful candies and toys. I describe It'Sugar as a break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Mascot statues, toys filled with candies and candy related merchandises - t-shirts, and stuffed toys decorate the sales floor. Customers can walk to any candy station and fill the plastics bags near the candies. At the left corner, a tv monitor shows commercials about It'Sugar. The vibe in this place feels relaxed and not hurried. Even though it looks like a Sweet Tooth's paradise, be warned: It'Sugar can be pretty expensive. A little bag of Swedish Fish, Bazooka or Tootsie Rolls can easily cost close to $10.00. For the multitude of candies look so tempting. The large Coca-Cola money jar costs $19.00. Come to It'Sugar. Bring friends, family or even a date. Enjoy the candies!

Sharon V.

What a great place to stop in for a variety of candies! It's a very large and organized store and the staff is very friendly.

Farah A.

It'Sugar is a candy lovers dream come true. This is a franchise retail with multiple locations. This location on Michigan avenue is a big store front with so many candy choices. It's such a colorful , bright, and welcoming place. They have something in there for everyone and for all ages. I like that you can mix n match candies and choose what you want. I enjoyed walking around and picking out the different candies. They have a great selection of candies and also have international flavors of many candies. They have accessories to purchase as well. I felt like a kid in there and was so excited to see so many unique candy options under one roof. Craving something sweet? It'Sugar will fulfill all your childhood dreams. Go check it out today.

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Jill O.

Such a bright and fun store. It reminds me of the old FAO Schweetz that used to be in Watertower Place. They have something here for everyone. Candy, yes, but also non-food items like socks, shirts, pillows, and toys. It's a bit of a bummer that they don't have my favorite JellyBelly flavor Juicy Pear, but, I get that it's not the most popular flavor. The prices are high but kind of expected for the tourist trap location of Michigan Avenue. I do wish they had more "fill it up" container options. They offer bulk candy by weight, or you can pay a flat fee and fill a container. But they only have these small, cheap looking takeout containers. I'd love to see them take a page from Dylan's and get glass jars or bigger, nicer, more gift-like containers.

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Christina S.

I recently stopped in here to check out the offerings and was beyond impressed! Gourmet Gummy Bear Buffet-Mango, Cherry, Blue Raspberry.....yes about 20 different flavors with a scoop and bag your favorites! Retro Candy-like mini chiclet gum packs, Hubba Bubba Gum.... Pop Rocks and MANY other options. They also have a unique candy inspired breakfast cereal selection! Plus bubbles that you can blow and catch in your mouth that are Cotton Candy flavored! Who knew? I purchased gifts for family starting the new school year! It is on the "pricy" side-but hey it IS located on The Mag Mile! FYI-more than one person should be ringing up customers as the lines get long.

Richard J.

Cool shop with a lot of unique and fun candy. The line was super long so we decided to wait.

Melissa J.

Literally like a kid in a candy store...on a sugar rush! You can feel the nostalgia as soon as you open the door or maybe it's the overwhelming sugar in the air. It's Sugar has a great selection of novelty items, collector tins and bulk candy. Skittles, mms, runts and suckers galore. Be prepared to spend quite a bit, you pay by the pound.

Emily M.

A fun stop on a day of walking downtown. Super nostalgic and was very clean and organized for a giant candy store! This would be a fun place to grab gifts for anyone who has a favorite treat of loves to try different ones. Lots of candies from around the world and all kinds of flavors.

Kylie K.

Its such a fun place to go with kids! Pricy for me, but "super worth it" for my kids. They got various nifty items for family members and kids.

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The store has a Great selection of candy. The staff are very friendly and quick checkout.

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