UPDATED REVIEW…read more Prices seem to have gone up considerably since our last visit. Even their close-out items don't seem to be priced any lower than what you might see at one of the big-box stores. They do offer a nice selection of snack size portions which is a plus but for peanuts,cashews or most other types of nuts,know your prices before you venture out to Elgin.

I heard about the Fisher Nuts Store from some coworkers who rave about the products here. I…read morespecifically stopped in to make my own peanut butter and was pleasantly surprised by how many products they had! At the "grind your own nut butter" station, they had four nut options: peanuts, carob peanuts, almonds, and cashews. The process was easy to add the nuts, turn the machine on, and put your preferred amount into a container to take home. I also was able to get some fresh honey from Wisconsin. I wish they had an option for a reuseable container but pricing is dependent on weight. Both my peanut butter and honey was just over $8 which I thought was a very fair price. Tip: Their samples are back so be sure to try some of the free tasters.

Great Ice Cream Great Service Great Location. Home made waffle cones Great variety of Ice Cream…read more Yum

Funny enough -- I found this place through Yelp on a long trip from Monmouth back to the Northwest…read moreSuburbs of Chicago. I had a pretty large search area set to find ice cream -- but what attracted me to this location (of all the possible ones over 3.5 hours) was actually the cool name and colorful pictures I saw. So what you'll find here is a small, family owned restaurant -- the decor is quirky, the flavors are quirky, and vibe is quirky -- but that's what also makes it charming. The staff is super friendly and the ice cream is creamy, tasty, and fresh. This shop is probably not worth a special detour over 200 miles, but if you're in the Dekalb / Sycamore area -- it's a nice place to stop by and have some ice cream (and a selfie with the signs).

Ollie's Ice Cream is such a great little spot! It's a quick grab-and-go shop with tons of flavor…read moreoptions and a huge selection of toppings -- something for everyone. The service is super quick and friendly, which makes it perfect for a spontaneous ice cream stop. We tried the Twister -- Twix, caramel, and vanilla ice cream mixed with brownies and nuts -- and it was absolutely delicious. Creamy, crunchy, sweet, and perfectly balanced. You can really taste how fresh everything is. Whether you're craving something classic or want to load up on toppings, Ollie's is the place to go. Great local gem and a must-try if you're in DeKalb!

It's cute outdoor spot next to Hyvee and Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital. The workers…read moretheir were fast and getting everyone's orders and probably the best custard shop in the area.

Wow, I have had Guava ice cream before and that was lovely. I also had Ube ice cream before and…read morethis was delicious. I am pinning this place to come back at some point. They said they make their own ice cream. Ice cream makes a bad day better.

Waited in line for a long time while there was only one person ahead of me that time. Otherwise it…read morewas great. Good ice cream and good prices.

I saw this place as I was walking to the Arcada Theatre. It is a small storefront that shares the…read moresame building as the theatre and has an entrance from the inside of the theatre as well as from the side street around the corner. A name like "Chicago Turtle Factory" caught my attention, since it depicted a cartoon turtle on its sign. This is a nice little candy and popcorn shop run by two charming Indian guys. I came in and found what I wanted immediately: chocolate covered raisins layered in a very thick coating of chocolate, just the way I like it. Then I looked around and saw something my 6 year old would like: red, white and blue gummy toy soldier chewy candy. And something for my older son: chewy candy slices covered in sugar. As I bought these things, the man at the counter offered me a sample of his own toffee, made right there. While I am not a toffee fanatic, one taste of the smooth tasting and crunchy toffee, and I knew my wife would love this. So I ended up spending quite a bit of time and money before I was done here. I even came back into the store after I had already found my seat at the theatre. Besides their own hand-dipped chocolate treats, the store carries a variety of bulk candies, nuts, or jelly beans. There's also old-time favorites you can't find these days, like those candy cigarettes some people might remember seeing long ago, but are now frowned upon by those who think they encourage smoking in kids. Since the Turtle Factory is connected to the theatre lobby, it is like a concession shop for Arcada patrons. And looking for good cheesy popcorn? They got some gourmet cheese corn in small bags at the counter too. Since I look forward to return to Arcada, I know I will be back in here again as well.

Pros: - great service with free samples. The friendly…read moreemployee gave me this huge slice of a turtle chocolate the size of a business card cut in half lengthwise. It was the biggest sample that I've ever received at a chocolate/candy store. The caramel was fresh and not stale, and my eyes went like O_O when I saw the gigantic size of one whole turtle! It was the size of my palm lol. - nice selection of gummy candies and chocolate-covered goodies. A lot of the non-prepackaged candies are stored in these large plastic container jars. - caramel & cheese popcorn was delicious, a good non-Garrett's contender. - convenient location right next to Starbucks. I can just walk here from the library. I have a fondness for sour gummy candies so I picked out a few like sour grapefruit, black cherry, green apple, and striped strips. Of those, I liked the sour grapefruit the best. The total came to $2.79, priced at $3.99/half-pound. Gummybears are about $2.99/half-pound, some sour gummies at $3.99, others priced higher. The cheese & caramel popcorn was $5.99 for a large bag the size of a gallon of milk. You can get 2 for $10, or a smaller size for $3.99. Cons: - needs better interior design. A candy store should evoke memories of childhood and happiness. The interior design for this business seemed too utilitarian for me. Someone should pretty this place up. - unfortunately, I spotted at least two gummy varieties that didn't look fresh, like there was liquid towards the bottom of the jar.

The taste of the limited key lime flavor is great, but their prices are outrageous. A medium…read moreconcrete was almost $9 after tax! I can't see myself coming here again unless they become more reasonably priced.

Kind staff, delicious treats, plenty of benches to seat the whole family! Music, cool lights, a…read moreretro vibe, and warmers outside make for a cozy visit on chilly nights. My dogs love the pup cups aka sample cones!!

Cookies were made to perfection!! Employees were so nice and helpful and very friendlyread more

Crumbl cookie continues to be a popular franchise to satisfy a sweet tooth craving. It didn't…read morenecessarily satisfy mine completely, but it held me over for a bit. This location is a few minutes outside of downtown Geneva, making it easy to park. They have their own designated lot. You're not searching for street parking which is nice. Service was quick, there was 1 other customer when I arrived so I didn't wait long at all. They also have 2 kiosks inside if looking to order that way too. There is no indoor or outdoor seating. This, like many other locations, is a grab n go. I usually go for the cookies of the week and during this particular occasion, I kept it consistent. I got a box of 3 minis and also 2 speciality cookies. I don't love that the cookies are 'ooey gooey.' I worry that they are under cooked vs cooked just enough. Taste wise 1 particular cookie did hit the spot for me - it was the brookies and cookies and cream. Whenever they offer that, I highly recommend trying it!

I can't recommend this place enough! We hosted our daughter's 5th birthday party here, and the…read moreentire experience was absolutely wonderful. The staff went above and beyond to make the day special - they were so kind, warm, and incredibly attentive, keeping the kids engaged the whole time with thoughtful games and activities. The space itself was beautifully decorated - a vibrant, colorful wonderland that couldn't have been more perfect for a kids' party. We were thrilled with how everything turned out. They also have a wonderful selection of unique candies from all over the world. HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend for a drop in or party venue!

What a cute place! Visited for the first time taking my daughter to a birthday party and it was…read moresuch a great experience. Walking in it has the feeling of an old time candy story with its own modern twist. The front of the store is candy from all different countries and as you walk in there are little play areas for kids, along with their boba tea menu. The back of the store is set up for the birthday parties and they coordinate everything for you. The party host kept the kiddos entertained and engaged throughout the whole time. It's small so I don't know that it can hold a large number I think this party was about 10-12 kids. I'd say this might be for older kids 5 or 6 and up that can sit still with activities it's not a place to run around or get wild like a park for example. Overall super cute and great experience will definitely visit again.