Yet another phenomenal reason to visit the gloriously lively and bustling Old Town Neighborhood - The Fudge Pot. Since I was already in Lincoln Park having dinner, my daughter requested for me to stop and pick up a box of her favorite chocolate dipped strawberries and drop them in Wicker Park at her boyfriend's. Considering I still had approximately 35 min before the Chief's game started, why not? Well no good deed goes "unrewarded" as I say lol, because - WOW! I have uncovered the reason she has always loved and traveled to this little shop. I went for chocolate-covered strawberries but wound up purchasing regular chocolate fudge, chocolate walnut fudge, maple walnut fudge, a caramel apple with healthy omega 3 fat walnuts (split in 1/2 for them!), and Toodles so they were extra surprised! I am by far not a sweets lover and have removed sugar from my home altogether since my Mom passed away in 2024. HOWEVER - an exception was made here, as I even bought small samples of fudge for myself and a treat for my husband! It is the cutest little chocolate space ever! Simply magnificent. Reminds me of my many years in Wisconsin visiting the BEST Fudge shops ever!! The Manager Kieran was a complete joy in every area. Welcoming, efficient, friendly yet professional and a terrific salesman. I will be returning several times, to "deliver" lol happiness and cheer to my loved ones, and will also have the "reward" of being right near and dear to my favs, Topo Gigio and the soon to be new branch of WU's Korean BBQ!! Win-win read more

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Butter toffee chocolate, just as the sweet boy behind the counter said, "is to die for"!! The chocolate-covered strawberries are so generously coated with delicious chocolate too. The store setup, variety, quality, speed of service, helpfulness was all on point! It's a little choco-Heaven! read more

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I'm completely in love with The Fudge Pot. It truly feels like heaven on earth. My daughter surprised me with a box for Mother's Day, and I'm already counting down for the next batch. The chocolate is irresistible: it melts smoothly on the tongue while the pecans add a perfect, satisfying crunch. The dark chocolate is my favorite, and the toffee is finished to perfection. Delicious and a must-try. I'm a devoted fan and will definitely be back soon. read more

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The Fudge Pot has been a well-known sweets shop in Old Town for many years (the website states: "making Chicago sweeter since 1963"). As my lovely wife knows, I have a sweet tooth, but recently we stopped into the store for the very first time. The store is not that big, but there are so many choices of treats to select from that it takes a few minutes to figure out what you want. They also have a display showcasing unique designs that they have produced. We enjoyed a few selections including the delectable milk chocolate Toodle (with caramel and pecans) and the Nutter Butter cookie generously enrobed with chocolate. read more

Old school candy shop in the middle Of the city. Everything we bought was really good and fresh. The fudge looked great but we didn't purchase. The people behind the counter weee super nice and helpful with selections. read more

Fresh made AND reasonably priced chocolate you don't have to buy by the pound (though you can if you want!) I love stopping in to buy a single chocolate on days I go to the grocery store down the streets. My favorite is the crunch bark or the sea foam chocolate. For those old enough to remember Godiva stores this is like that, but so much better. Words can't describe what can only be tasted. They also make custom chocolates for parties and events. Elevate your life with Chicago's finest chocolate! read more

Yummiest ever!! Anything chocolate coated, mild or dark, is very much substantially coated & delicious. Their caramel is so rich & buttery which makes their "Toodles" & English Toffee my absolute favorite!! Fun chocolate lollipops are always reasonably priced & great treat for "the littles" in our family. With Valentine's Day around the corner, The Fudge Pot on Wells is a must stop! read more

My family and I have been coming to The Fudge Pot, off and on, for 10 years. The chocolate is really good. I've had a variety of things and I liked them all, but my favorite is The Milk Chocolate Toodles. I drop in once a week, without the kids, I purchase 1 Toodle and I eat it real slow. Lol The service is always fast and friendly. I like that we can see the candy being made. Keep in mind for the counter treats they charge by the pound. They also make specialty chocolate, chocolate covered fruit, taffy apples, etc. The shop is small but cozy. It gives you a nostalgic feel which is rare to find in this day and age. Although it has been a neighborhood staple in Old Town for years, it's worth the drive for those that don't live in the area. I highly recommend. read more

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This place is flat out sugar magic. Was brought here on a food tour years ago and had to go back on this visit to Chicago to have some wonderful chocolate in all its forms and the best lollipops ever. read more

I'm not sure why, but my nephew wanted a candy apple. So thanks to Google I found that The Fudge Pot sold them. I gave them a call and the man I spoke with said that they had a couple but they were a day or two old, but that if we came after five they'd have some fresh ones. So we got there just about five, and my mom and sister got a few pieces of candy along with the pièce de résistance, candy apple. The shop is very small; whilst we were in there I think there were a total of eight or so of us in there (four in my party), and it was starting to get a litltle crowded. However, placing your order may not take very long so I expect folks generally move in and out relatively quickly. It's an odd space but there is a ramp for wheelchairs, strollers, etc. Parking is limited to street parking. The candies (at least, what I tasted) were good. The salted caramel was delicious, and man I love caramel. I also tried a Grand Marnier truffle that was suuuuuuuper boozy. You'll get your money's worth there! However, I was pretty disappointed with the candy apple situation. I'm not sure we got the fresh ones that they were making--the woman gave my sister two, one for free, and from the little I was able to hear it sounded like it was because they were older ones. Uncool. read more

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I have not had the pleasure of stepping foot in this shop since before the pandemic, but I recently gave birth and this was all I was craving! Didn't have any cravings all during pregnancy, but after, I NEEDED The Fudge Pot's English Toffee! Can feel a little costly to send, but totally worth the cost since I can't be there. I never remember that they don't ship in the hot months so every time I had been craving it, it was during the warmer months when they didn't ship to NY :( This time I made it! I decided to treat myself to 2 lbs of buttery milk chocolatey goodness. There's something about the combination and the crushed almonds! Mmm! No other toffee I have tried compares and I cry about it. I know their other items are good, but in my mind if I'm shipping anything, I would rather maximize my toffee to satisfy my cravings. And oh yum, it's just as I remember and imagined! I also recently remembered that I was their first online customer :) So happy to be able to support a small business even though I'm in another state! Would definitely be a regular if I lived in Chicago! If you're in the area, go! If you're not, find a way to go! I've already told my parents to check it out when they go in a couple months :) read more

Fresh, delectable, and a do not pass up if you have any sense! My son and I stumbled across this place while kicking around Old Town, made my trip! We were greeted by the chocolatiers who were friendly, happy to talk about their craft, and put the smack down on some confectionary masterpieces. Don't miss the Toodles or hocolate Covered Toffee. Everything was fire! These two were standouts for me. read more

Tiny little shop because most of it is kitchen. This place has molded chocolates galore. And fun chocolate pops. We tried the milk and dark chocolate. They were both wonderful. The chocolate covered pretzels are a definite fave around here...a good combo of sweet and salty. The staff was the gem of this place. read more

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When walking by stopped in and wasn't disappointed. The fudge was delicious! The employees were really nice and the selection was good. They also have late hours. Will return soon. read more

Very good quality and variety...Small and quaint. I believe they have been around for a while.

The Fudge Pot is my go to place when I want to send a sweet taste of Chicago to friends and relatives. It's a family-owned, small shop right in the heart of charming Old Town...and they have been in business since 1963! I've read some comments about service with an attitude, but I have always had a great experience and service when I have gone into their shop. And the chocolate! Their chocolate is thick and sweet, with gooey fillings, plump nuts and other top-quality ingredients. If you're looking for boutique chocolates (like Vosages, Neuhaus, Jacques Torres, etc.), you may be disappointed, but if you like good, old-fashioned homemade chocolates...this is your place. I am working on my Christmas/Hanukkah gift giving order right now. If you're in Chicago's Old Town, or want to place an online order, give The Fudge Pot a try. You will not be disappointed! read more

We grew up in Old Town. We still live close by The Fudge Pot. My Dad & I would always purchase our confections from this great historic place. Other confection places have come & gone in all these years but this place remains a staple. This is the only confection shop I take out of town guests to. I hope it stays open forever. read more

This is by far the best chocolate store we have ever been to. We have moved from Chicago and still order it over Christmas time for our families. Love the toffee and the caramel. My husband loves the fudge. Can't go wrong with this place. Can't wait to visit Chicago and try more of their chocolate read more

Oh my goodness-- not only is everything they make AWESOME....but these folks showed up at the school door today with a "because you all work so hard" box of complementary apples for the Franklin teachers and staff. It made us cry to know that our neighborhood businesses like The Fudge Pot take the tome to let us know we are appreciated. I love neighbors like this! And I love all the yumminess they add to our Wells street! Thanks for this! read more

The Fudge Pot - Carmel Plain Caramel Apple - Candy Stores Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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This place is my go to every time I'm in the area! Fudge pot has the best quality chocolate. The strawberries are amazing and worth every dollar. The Carmel apples are one of my favorites too the size of the apples are huge! The service is very welcoming and everyone is super nice. This location is small but very clean and organized. 10/10 would recommend read more

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I love this cute Old Town staple. The shop has adorned Wells Street for decades. You walk in and it feels like a vintage spot filled with specialty treats. It's small but is loaded with unique stuff. The chocolates shaped into many things are perfect for gifts. If you have a doctor, barber, construction worker etc. you can get chocolates shaped just for them. They also have wonderful truffle chocolates and salted caramels. My favorite are the taffy apples. Sadly, on my last visit, my beautiful caramel apple was old and past it's prime on the inside. When it comes to this product, quality control is key. With any food item, expiration timing is very important. I still love this place and look forward to my next visit but I will specifically ask for an apple from their newest batch. read more

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Pretzel rod -- coated with thick layer of caramel, like pretzel: caramel might be 1:1 ratio or 1:1.3 which is too much in my opinion. the entire thing is coated in chocolate and then peanuts. even the handle has chocolate which i disagree with - too messy to enjoy. 3/5 for execution. 5/5 quality of ingredients Toodles -- caramel and walnuts covered with chocolate -- too much caramel that overpowers the treat read more

I randomly came across this shop around 9pm and decided to pop in for a Carmel apple (saw them in the window). You can find anything you can imagine covered in chocolate here. They have really cool chocolate sculptures and models. Even though it was late at night the staff were all super cheerful and happy. The caramel apple was juicy and delicious. read more

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Stopped into The Fudge Pot while walking around Old Town recently and was happy surprised be the variety of chocolates and treats they serve! It was a hot day so our group didn't really want to get too much chocolate and risk a melty mess; however, we did grab some chocolate covered strawberries (they were enormous), chocolate caramel clusters, and a couple different truffles to sample. Everything tasted great! Service was friendly and I'd stop in again when in the area. read more

I had A Super nice employee. She was great. I tried their peanut butter chocolate fudge and it was tasty! Anytime I have a fudge craving I know where to stop. Good place in old town, close to train. read more

I've been going there for almost as long as it's been open. I've always felt that the quality is the same as it ever was. This time, it (fudge and Toodles) were a little dry. I'll still go back, and I recommend it. read more

Located in The Old Town neighborhood of Chicago, The Fudge Pot has been serving gourmet chocolate, toffee, and candy to Chicagoans for decades. This candy shop is a go to for all Chicagoans and tourists. Friendly service. 5 out of 5 stars. read more

The Fudge Pot is a small family owned business that has been creating chocolate creations in the Old Town Neighborhood since 1963!!!!! Chocolate Art-love the Statue of Liberty wearing a COVID-19 Mask! Truly masterpieces of confectionary quality...unique, one-of a kind gifts perfect for EVERYONE. Refreshing that this place has withstood the test of time.....thank you for making Chicago Classy! read more

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Absolutely the best chocolate I have ever tasted. The sweetest thing about The Windy City. read more

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Definitely worth a visit. Great service and amazing treats! They go above and beyond. read more

A chocolate lovers dream! I started coming here after taking classes at second city and got hooked. There's so many different types of delicious truffles. I like the chocolate covered marshmallow, chocolate covered strawberries and others -- including some of the boozy ones. Even if I order a ton it ends up being fairly affordable. read more

Tried and true! I've been coming here on my Chicago trips for nearly 20 years. It's still my favorite place to stop for my sweet tooth when I'm in town. I love that I can get a box of small treats to save for nibbling for the remainder of our trip. The interior is that of an old school chocolate shop, with white tiles, lots of memorabilia and cases filled with their fun chocolate creations. It's truly a gem in Old Town. Hope to come here for another 20! read more

The Fudge Pot - My box of deliciousness... dark chocolate cherry cordials, coconut joys, peanut clusters, orange peels and butter toffee. - Candy Stores Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Tastes amazing, smells amazing inside, you can see them making the chocolate in the window, so many things to choose from, people were very nice and helpful, everything was amazing, not overpriced, very happy with the experience! read more

Looove the Fudge Pot! I have been here on numerous occasions, and have tried a lot of their goods. Recently, I've been trying to cut back on sugar and I was SO happy to find out they offer sugar free candies. The sugar-free options are amazing!! They truly do not taste sugar free. When I don't care about my sugar intake... I've had everything from the chocolate covered nutter butters, fudge, chocolate covered oreos, coconut joys, dark chocolate marshmallow puffs, peanut clusters, sea salt caramels, truffles.... you name it. Everything in here is so rich and delectable. My favorite has to be the Chocolate Nutter Butters (I go for the dark chocolate kind)... get one for yourself! read more

Updated review based on 3 orders during the pandemic. One early on, one during the holidays and one yesterday. As always they are great with Covid procedures. Now for the treats! We always get the chocolate covered apricots (they are HUGE!) they are dipped in dark chocolate which is perfect for the sweetness. Almond (milk & dark) & crispy barks, toodles (milk & dark), & toffee (milk & dark) and they are always wonderful! The toffee isn't too hard or soft. Perfect snap. The toodles are covered in pecans and the Carmel is so smooth and it doesn't stick to your teeth! We did get other items each time and you really can't go wrong with anything you choose! read more

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Those chocolate covered strawberries were something special. I definitively recommend these!

A fun place. We stopped in to see the eclectic chocolate shapes of everything you can imagine, from cars to manicure sets to teeth impressions, like a mini chocolate museum. We each got a chocolate piece. Mine was the milk chocolate with caramel and sea salt and it was the best. Another was a morsel with fruit in the middle. Yum! And we got a bark piece of chocolate joy. Definitely check out this fun shop, and buy a piece of joy. read more

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Was such a fun experience. My wife and I were in Chicago on vacation and we were in full tourist mode. Decided to stop by here as it came highly recommended and we can say for good reason. Some of the best candy/fudge we've ever had and we even met Jennifer Hudson there! 10/10 recommend read more

First time at Fuge Pot for me! I thank the ladies for being very understanding and answering all my questions. It was so hard to pick. I love love chocolate. The results: chocolate covered pretzels...all gone now chocolate pecan....all gone now carmel Apple with walnuts...I am saving it for tomorrow for lunch unless hubby finds my stash. read more

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Whoever may have beef with Fudge Pot, my bad, The Fudge Pot, whole time I wouldn't even trust em! First, they probably petty af, but I digress. If you're around in Old Town, make a stop by this shop, you won't regret it, the prices are well worth it, and you get what you pay for here, never a regret. Friendly, knowledgeable staff, and fresh selections. Pro Tip: They close at 10PM Sunday-Thursday, midnight Fri-Sat so I'll usually leave the place I'm at and get my order and hold on to it the rest of the night, don't judge me! PROS: * Dope customer service and I come in here like almost at closing, like with 3 mins left lol, and they honor it! No attitude, still smiling and sometimes even chef'n up! * The selection; you can straight up get chocolate wasted here * Don't know how bruh... but no matter the time of day, chocolate strawberries are just like so good, juicy, like they were just picked, probably only had one sub-par one (like in 2 years) and it was still better than a Jewel's strawberry. * Toodles, turtles is trademarked, smart move, but these hold its weight any day CONS: * If one of my automatic go to's listed below is sold out, I'm in my feelings... My Automatic Go To's: * Caramel Apple w/ peanuts (always slice and eat for me, trust me its just better this way) * As mentioned above my chocolate dipped strawberries (can sometimes be sold out) * Chocolate Crunch, simply makes Nestle Crunch Bar a joke, like straight up read more