I stopped in to pick up some World Famous English Toffee for a party, and since I'd never tried it…read morebefore, I wasn't quite sure what to expect. I was amazed by the steady stream of customers coming through the door--many of them regulars who clearly knew exactly what they were there for! The sales associate was absolutely delightful and took the time to explain the different sizes and varieties available. I also enjoyed learning a bit about the shop's history. It's a charming little store that has been around for 53 years. Although the original owner sold the business to her neighbors about a decade ago, the original recipe has remained unchanged. The chocolate-covered toffee is simply outstanding. Each piece has that perfect buttery caramel crunch, coated in rich chocolate, making it incredibly addictive and well worth the price. One fellow customer even shared a great tip: save the crumbs and mix them into homemade chocolate chip cookie dough for an extra crunchy, toffee-filled treat. I'll definitely be trying that! This is truly a hidden candy gem and a place I'll happily return to whenever I'm craving something sweet. Highly recommended!

Someone brought a box of the World Famous English Toffee to work. That first bite of rich buttery…read moretoffee was fantastic. Shamefully, I had several more pieces after that. I wouldn't dare bring a box of this into the house. Bad eating decisions would be made. However this toffee would make great gifts for other people!

My kids have a favorite new store in town. I want to avoid it since every visit here ends with my…read morekids on a major sugar high, but have to admit I'm a fan myself. They have every sort of candy to make a kid (or adult) smile...and jewelry too! Candy and jewelry...a store after my own heart. They have all sorts of classes and events happening weekly at Sweet Buddha. Everything from a homework club (genius) to trunk shows to cupcake decorating (yes, more sugar). I've also heard from many friends who were frequent visitors of their old city location that they throw some pretty amazing bday parties! My daughter has already told me (about 1273 times) that she'll be having a future bday party at Sweet Buddha. Sweet Buddha isn't just for kids! When my own summer bday bash on the beach got rained out the owner, Sarah, was nice enough to let us to let us rent the space last minute. It was the perfect venue and I'll definitely look into for all future partying planning in my future (bday parties, moms night outs, baby showers, etc). I'm as thrilled as my little ones to have this in Glencoe and excited to see how this city business adapts to the burbs. I'd love to see some more mommy/caregiver & me classes on the calendar since there's not much for the under 2 crowd in the North Shore. I also think their creative bday party packages are amazing, but the rental fee if you want just the space is a bit high when compared to all the park district rooms nearby (not that the PD rooms are nearly as adorable). Fortunately, the owner is pretty "sweet" herself and I have no doubt will make Sweet Buddha a big success here in Glencoe!

Simply put. A delightful place to be. Just the spirits in there alone make you feel warm. The…read moreManagment is friendly and the candy is OFF THE HOOK! For a kids party...great choice. The painting was fun, and the added bonus of keeping the kids busy while waiting for the parent to arrive was genius. They have friendly high schoolers working with the kids from local schools! Overall, a fun experience. Next time it's the adults to paint and sip on wine!

What happened to the Fannie May of my youth? Like my own fannie, it's not what it used to be. My…read morefamily loved FM for gifting. The store now offers far fewer choices and, less attractive packaging. And the product is less expensive at Mariano's. What gives??

It's right around the corner from my house and it's been in Wilmette since before I moved here so…read moreat least 30 years. It's a Chicago classic. It's not the best chocolate I've ever had that being usually European but definitely a good standby when I need a quick bite or gift be it Halloween, Thanksgiving, other holiday or for your friends and family.

Was walking by but the beautiful chocolate displays enticed me to go inside. I'm glad I did! There…read moreis a good variety of chocolates to choose from. I purchased a couple of assortments for gifts and grabbed a few solo pieces for myself. The associate was helpful and patient when I took a long time to decide (everything looked too good). The chocolates I had were so smooth and I really liked the orange flavor of one of the pieces. Go here if you want a tasty treat!

Order about every other month, product is greasy and delicious. Service through the mail has been…read moreexcellent.

I continue to be so in love with this store. If you're into shops that will have you looking in…read moreevery single corner wanting every single thing, then this is your stop. Tonight I finished my holiday shopping for my niece and picked up a couple of beautiful gifts. The kids section contains high-quality merchandise. My hubby was literally double-parked outside, and I thought I could just run in and out, but no way. I wanted to buy the entire collection! From adorable natural cotton baby clothes to books, to stuffed animals, to toys, you will not leave empty-handed. They have something for every budget, and I think the prices are spot on for the quality. I truly admit to being completely obsessed with an adorable owl stuffed animal. Sooooo cute! Now, the best part about this store? Well, aside from the well-curated merchandise, is the owner. She's a total sweetheart and helped me pick out the perfect gift. She also gift-wrapped it in a super cute burlap bag with my choice of tissue color and a tie. Thank you...thank you. I'm so happy to see that this store is around. I need to stop in more often. Of course, not just for baby gifts, because they have grown-up goodies and cards too. Run, don't walk to this store. You won't be disappointed. Plus, it's super cute inside.

Baa, Baa Black Sheep. Have you any gifts?…read moreYes, sir, yes, sir One store full; One for a housewarming, And one to celebrate a birthday, And one for the little boy Who lives down the lane. --- Sorry, couldn't help myself. You know you have little ones at home when you pass by a new store and can't get a nursery rhyme out of your head. Yes, there's a new store in Glencoe...whoo hoo! I haven't done much shopping in town since Shirise closed their doors earlier this year (RIP), but it's fabulous to have a store where you can quickly pop in for a housewarming gift or just a little something for visiting a new baby. In the few weeks BlackSheep has been open I've stopped in twice to purchase: a) a lovely candle for the host of dinner during the jewish holidays b) a lovey for a new baby visit (the "real" gift wasn't ready quite yet) And of course I can't forget the few times my pre-schooler has dragged me in there for "just a few pieces of candy." Based on the fabulous candy display they have set up I have a feeling we'll be spending lots of time (and $) at BlackSheep. Welcome to the hood BlackSheep!

I really loved my experience at this cafe. And the owner is just such a sweet lady! I ordered…read moresavory crepes, an iced coffee and had a crème brûlée dessert that was absolutely divine. It's a quaint little cafe that requires street parking. It's a nice spot to get work done and relax. My friend and I brought work to do while we chatted and ate delicious food. I'm sure they're known for their chocolate but I did not really indulge. I Would absolutely return.

Very charming Cafe offers a good range of chocolates, pastries, crepes and drinks including chai…read more Such a gem. Service is very warm and attentive. Great place for friends for happy time together. Highly recommended.

My 7 yr old daughter loves this place. It's not a big space but the staff (e.g. the owner and her…read moreyounger daughter) were extremely helpful and loved the creation process as much as my daughter did! In a nutshell you tell them how much slime you want (small, medium, large sort of deal) then you select the colors, trinkets and consistency you want. I sat back and let my kid pick everything, and the owners are there to assist which is super helpful The price was very reasonable; we took home enough slime to keep her occupied for weeks. Parking was easily available on the street, but I can see how it would be hard to snag if a spot if the business in that area were busy. Highly recommend and look forward to going back! I would say this is a good way for a child ages 5-10 to get creative and have fun. If they're younger than that be prepared to lend a hand and get dirty.

This store doesn't exist anymore ; neither on asbury or prairie...was looking to buy a gift this…read moremorning...

The Fresh Market closed near me so it was a treat to visit this one while I was out of town. Love…read morethe bulk bins and premade foods. Beautiful displays and selection. I'll be back!

Beautiful well kept store and the employees were cheerful and helpful. The displays are incredible…read moreand well stock. Need one in Wisconsin!