My son & husband had shakes, I had a two scoop sundae. The flavors were the Fat Elvis & Kitty Kitty…read moreBang Bang it was so yummy! They were pretty busy but everyone was taken care of quickly. And the two ladies working there was a great team, both assisted each to complete the orders

This store is amazing. Usually, candy in bins is a little stale, but it was so soft and fresh I…read morecouldn't believe it. We also bought the amazing rice krispy treats (dairy free)- one covered in jelly beans and one covered in nerds. Again, the jelly beans were so soft & fresh. The rice krispy treat was so gooey and delicious- I ate pieces at a time because it was so big. This store was a delightful find on a weekday when not much was open. My daughter with allergies was very happy to find some safe options. Will definitely be back next time I'm in town.

On Jefferson in the heart of Downtown Naperville. What draws you in is the smell of fresh popcorn…read morewhich you smell from the street. If. you're looking for some old fashioned candy and some random treats you wouldn't expect this is your first stop. It can get very crowded with teens and there isn't much space so be prepared for close quarters.

The staff is always friendly and patient while my teenager decides what she wants! The selection is…read moreplentiful and it's fun looking at all of the beautiful colors. They were out of the strawberry shoelaces, but that is okay--that just means we'll have to come back! The candy tastes fresh and has good texture!

We stopped here with our young boys during our cross-country road trip. Before visiting, I had…read moreexpected there might be a factory tour or some opportunity to see how the candy was made, but that's not the case. This location is strictly a retail outlet. Even so, we still had a great time. The selection of candy was excellent, and it was fun browsing all of the different varieties and trying some of the treats they had available. As expected, the candy was delicious and lived up to the quality we've come to expect from the brand. If you're hoping for a behind-the-scenes factory experience, you may be disappointed. However, if you're simply looking to stock up on great candy and enjoy a fun stop during your travels, it's definitely worth a visit.

I still remember when this place was built, wondering if they'd stay in business...Well, that's no…read morelonger a concern. Albanese is the real deal. I live 2,000 miles away and love seeing their products distributed on the west coast. The factory itself is on another level. It can be very crowded, but it's understandable. Free samples, great retro candy, and the staff are kind and patient with kids. Everyone knows about the gummies. But the hidden gem are their chocolate truffles. This place has become a staple in the region and I absolutely love to see how they've grown over the years.

Cute candy store with ice cream, fudge, and popcorn…read more *** Correction: They don't make the candy in store but have other offerings they make here. They have chocolate and many types of candies for purchase. I appreciate that they had gold coins available the day before St. Patrick's Day. I also bought rock candy, rainbow strips, and individually wrapped candy that was weighed. I couldn't pass up the puppy chow, it was hard not to eat the entire bag right away!

S'mores sundae was excellent hot fudge was very good marshmallow was excellent…read more Service was top notch Ambiance was spot on brought me back to my childhood memories I will e back

Any store that gives the best ice cream out to celebrating anniversary couples is the best in my…read morebook! And plush horse ice cream! If you don't know, it's famous!

We have been going to Raffy's for years. we are sad to have moved an hour north but we go there…read morewhenever we are in town! some of the best toffee at reasonable prices

Review Visit: September 17th, 2014…read more Sugar. Spice. Everything nice. Like in a lot of smaller towns, you'll usually have or find a business that deals in candy. Sugary confections. Sweet treats. Candy from yesteryears. Soda (pop) in more varieties than you care for it to come in. Things you think you'd never see again and things you fall in love with. Holland's Mercantile fills that role for Washington, IL. My friend Matt and I decided to spend an afternoon exploring the Washington Square to see what the town and it's folk offered. The words on the front of the store's glass got me excited at the possibilities held inside. As we opened the door and headed in, the excitement increased tenfold. It was like being a kid in a candy store. Except that we are adults... in a candy store. Upon entering, I first noticed the long row of candy in the glass containers where you can scoop out as much as you want. Lining the walls were a million different candy from a million different times and cultures. I saw things I hadn't seen in years. They had stuff I didn't think existed in time where color TV is the norm. On top of the candy, they also had a display case full of baked goods. Whether these are made in-house or from a local bakery, I am not sure. Either way, the stuff looked fantastic behind the glass. Turtles. Truffles. Caramel Bars. It all looked so good that I think my blood sugar level elevated just looking at the offerings. This store has more than just candy, baked goodies, and sweets from everyone's childhood. They also had the novelty toys from the same time period the candy/sweets come from. There were novelty toys that tied in to current day trends but they also had toys that kids from our time would enjoy just as much as kids from the time from which they came. I also think there was a back room that was full of a combination of everything the store offered. On this day, I let my inner child run wild and I picked up a small sack full of candy. I didn't want to get too much because I don't have the best self-control when it comes to my sweet tooth. Next door is another Holland's store that offers up popcorn in many different flavors and even more soda to pick from. This store did remind me of the candy store from Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, minus the Candy Man tossing candy to and fro. Though that would've been quite the sight to see. The store just has this feeling of being a great place to get your sweet tooth fix while reliving items from your childhood and also your parent's childhood. I will end this with a warning. If you have kids and bring them here... expect to drop a lot of money on sweets and toys. It's easy to spend a small fortune in a place like this. Also, don't let your kids see Holland's Caramelcorn next door. They might get loaded up on sugar and then get popcorn cheese everywhere. How sweet it is.

The best variety of popcorn indulgence is waiting for you at Hollands. It is hands down better…read morethan Garrett's! I make trips to central Illinois, and this is one of my must do stops!

I came for a drive and parked right across the street and notice this place was open they have a…read moreginormous selection of chocolate, and candy and soda pop The chocolate and caramel cover pretzels was very good I order 2 pcs of chocolates of different nuts it was for me too sweet. I however loved the fact they have old fashion candy and soda and also Christmas advent calendars and Hanukkah chocolates and character shape chocolates. For me graham chocolate of Geneva is better quality by far but to kill the tooth this old fashion kind of candy will do just fine. A little but pricy but it does it purpose sugar high

Chocolate right smells as you walk in. Helpful staff and lots of items to choose from. Don't forget…read morechocolate covered oreos milk chocolate, dark and mint.