This place is amazing. It reminds me of an old fashion mom & pop store and it brings bavk so many childhood memories. We take the kids here for all the different kinds of candy & homemade ice cream (superman ice cream) is my fav. WAIT actually I've tasted a few of the ice creams & they're AMAZINGLY good. I highly recommend this place for a family treat or to treat yourself. To go along with all the GREAT stuff....the customer service is by far the best around. Oh I also want to add they have candy gift baskets to buy as well for last minute gifts. Stop in with your family or alone you won't be disappointed at all. Just left there & can't wait to go back with our Grandson read more

Very bad selection. Overpriced and most of the better candy was just empty display boxes, with no candies to purchase. Sorry to say , Don't waste your time if you're looking for older types of candy read more

Omg so much fun. This place is awesome. Went for the first time been wanting to go for a while. The soft serve was so rich and creamy definitely one of my new faves. I think all of you should try it the lady is so nice. There's a ton of stuff from the olden days fun candies, treats to try. Ice cream was from Homers who doesn't like some Homers, It's a cute little place. Definitely fun atmosphere. Parking was a lil unique. But it was close to the door. Need to take more pictures next time. Was so excited read more

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I am a huge fan of this place! I bring so many people here and every one has been pleasantly surprised. This is the only candy store that carries nostalgic candy in the area. If you're anything like me, I was a candy-holic growing up! It makes me happy just walking in through the door. You really have to experience this place. I love it!! read more

amazing! whenever i come here, i am always shocked at how low the prices are. the service is amazing and the staff are very nice. i never leave without a smile on my face. read more

Just popped in for some of their famous gummy bears. Man, they are so good! Albanese used to be my favorite, but they can't compare to Sweet Spot's. Next time I'll try the milk shakes- I've heard they're awesome. read more

terrible! I ordered cookie dough ice cream and she said there was no more cookie dough, when I saw there was quite plenty cookie dough. When I was leaving she was serving people cookie dough. read more

So I went in to pick up some various types of gum for my 8 year old niece for part of her birthday present (it's her latest candy obsession). First of all they have an AMAZING selection. I was blown away! So many nostalgic candies and sweets! Secondly, SweetSpot was able to take my selection of bubble gum candies and turn it into a BEAUTIFUL candy bouquet for a small charge. WORTH EVERY PENNY!!! I can't wait to see my niece's face when she receives this! 100% recommend! They went above and beyond what I could dream of! read more

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Got a sweet tooth? Come to sweet spot it's like sugar heaven. They have ice cream, and almost every candy you can imagine, and the people there are so nice, and are always welcome whenever I come here read more

Went to the SweetSpot tent at the Polo Match yesterday! They had every candy imaginable from novelty pieces to current new favorites. They also had ice cream, Italian ice, pretzels, nachos & funnel cakes. I've been to the shop plenty of times as well and they have even more sweet treats there. Definitely stop by and support this great local business!! read more

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This small candy shop was filled floor to ceiling with 3 rooms of outstanding candies to choose from. new and some many classics. We will be back for more soon. read more

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The Sweet Spot is a cute little shop right off of Lake Cook Rd. in Barrington. The first couple of times I drove by, I overlooked the candy shop because it looks like a little house. It is a bit pricey, but well worth it. After trying the amazing gummy bears here, I will never just drive by again! Be forewarned, they close early! read more

I never went to the actual store. I heard about Sweet Spot on Living Social and I was in need of a unique gift. I ordered a vintage style candy basket over the phone. They person who took my order was very nice and professional. The basket was delivered on time and exceeded my expectations in terms of size and creative design. read more

If you want to find the candy you've been craving SweetSpot is sure to have it!! The set up of this adorable Sweet Shop is fantastically laid out. From the smell of fresh popped corn, to the samples of homemade ice cream this is definitely a stop to make! You can walk down memory lane, get penny candy and check out the fun novelist items while you're at it!! Even if you stop in just to check its ambience you won't be disappointed. They even have candy baskets for gifts and will come and set up candy tables for your parties!!! The workers are super friendly and helpful and I really don't have anything negative to say! So make sure if you check this gem out if you're ever in Barrington! You won't regret it, I promise! read more

Our party had such a great time! It was very organized. Doreen and Maddie were fantastic! My five-year-old said it was his best birthday party yet. I can't believe how reasonable it was. Ten children, pizza, make your own candy bag, make your own Sundaes, then a craft, fill your candy bag! The children are still talking about it. 100% satisfied! read more

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Really Bad Experience with multiple problems on our one and only visit to Sweet Spot... My wife and I wanted to visit the new candy store that we heard was in downtown Barrington. We live some distance away, so I checked their website first, and verified that they were open until 7pm for the Saturday we were going to visit. When we arrived at the store, my wife pointed out to me that the sign on the door that showed the operating hours did show they were open until 7pm. At this point, it was a few minutes after 4pm. We started looking around inside. There was one other customer in the shop at the time we arrived, as well as one employee working that we could see. We had been looking around for 2 or 3 minutes when the woman employee mentioned to us that she was trying to wrap things up so they could close the store. I looked at the time, and it was 4:07pm. I said I thought you were open until 7pm. The woman replied well it's SPRING BREAK.... We don't live in the area, and we drove a while to get to the store, so I was surprised that they were closing, especially when we had verified with two sources that they were open until 7pm (website and opening hours on door). I could not figure out what the fact that it is SPRING BREAK has to do with closing a business early, so I asked what time are you closing? She replied 5pm, but acted as if she needed us to leave as soon as possible. My wife and I quickly picked out a few things, but did not really get a chance to explore the store as we intended. When we left, I noted that the time was 4:19pm, so I hope that gave this woman enough time to shut down the business. It was Spring Break after all!?!?! We wanted to try out the ice cream which was talked about on the website, but when we arrived, we found that Sweet Spot in fact had absolutely no ice cream. The freezer was empty. I did notice that they had about 50 packages of nacho chips available, so if the next time you are at the candy store, you are in the mood for nachos, you will be all set. I don't really get the connection here. When we got home, I got to thinking, we only bought a few things, I could not figure out how it could have cost us almost $15. I reviewed our receipt, and discovered that on 3 of our 6 items we had been OVERCHARGED $1.00 on each item. On two items that were supposed to be charged $1.99 each, we were charged $2.99 each. On one item that we were supposed to be charged $2.99, we were charged $3.99. I'm not sure if all the prices automatically go up when you arrive within 3 hours of the posted closing time, when it is SPRING BREAK, or just when the employee feels like overcharging you because she wants to. As you can tell, we were not happy with our visit to Sweet Spot in any way. We will not be returning, and we do not recommend it to anyone. With the type of Customer Service we received, I can't imagine how they will be able to stay in business very long. read more

Fantastic gummy bears! The owner is always there and is super nice. This place sells the best gummy bears, and I always stop and get some for my g/f as they are her favorite. They can even order a 5lb bag for you if you are in need. read more

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I've always loved this place, it's like going back to my childhood. They have all the candy you remember and all the candy your kids love. It is a cute neighborhood store. it has soft serve and homemade ice cream, bagged candy, and even popcorn! They also have a gift section and make baskets for any occasion for delivery if you want. Can't say enough about this place. I'd give it more stars if I could. read more

Huge variety! Found them through the Living Social deal & will definitely go back for more. Lots of the candy you know and love but also lots of 'nostalgic' candy. Candy cigarettes!! I didn't even know those were around anymore! Ended up with a whole bucket full of treats, some favorites, some trying for the first time. Cute store, very helpful staff & easy to get to. read more

I take my grandchildren to this ice cream shop. the prices are good and the owner is nice too. we walk from my daughter's house which is town. it reminds me of a candy shop when I was a girl. read more

I love this place! Great candy and gifts. If your looking for something unique for that someone special, this is the spot.

Wonderful candy store with the best candy - the stuff we remember and newest and the best!! The owner is the sweetest and really takes care of her customers. Can't wait to visit again! read more

I have to tell you what a great store this is. I started going into this store back in 2011 when my husband started working in Barrington. The first big event we did with them was our Wedding in 2012. The best experience and have used them for our daughters Sweet 16, and a combined graduation party. The owner Doreen is so kind. She has helped me raise money for the CCFA Take Steps for Crohn's & Colitis. She is also a proud sponsor of our HOPE,FAITH,CURE FOUNDATION. The candy is great and the variety is wonderful from old to new. read more

World class malted milk balls. Super thick chocolate coating, really nice and crunchy malt core. They don't get much better than this. Not super cheap, but not way expensive either. My favorite milk chocolate malted milk balls and I've eaten many. Way to many lol. Nice people too, gave me a free bag the other day, just because I'm a regular customer. Very nice. read more

Super cute shop with treats and novelties from yesteryear. Stopped in because I really wanted ice cream, and I was disappointed that the selection wasn't bigger. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful, though! read more

I love this store! Every time I go in there I feel like a kid again. Great selection and variety of sweets!

This place puts a smile on your face the minute you walk in! Friendly and helpful staff!!!

Fun novelty items. Hubby and I had a good time looking through the candy and remembering our childhood. :) Fun, but pricey.

The Sweet Spot is amazing! Where else can you find all the candy you used to eat as a kid? Every part of this store is a trip down memory lane. Love it!! read more

Doreen and SweetSpot are awesome! I work nearby, and needed some custom candies for a large group party I was planning. With only a couple weeks to plan, I went to SweetSpot and asked for help creating some goodies for my employee giveaway. She worked with me to create some beautiful and tasty ideas, while staying in my budget. Everyone raved about the gifts at work! They have wonderful and creative items, along with old fashioned candy you can't find just anywhere anymore. Great gift ideas too! read more