Mar 29, 2024 - Food and Drink

Top candy stores to get your sweet tooth fix in Chicago

Moyo Adeolu

Shelves full of candy, including gumballs and Pop Rocks, at Windy City Sweets. — Windy City Sweets. Photo: Moyo Adeolu/Axios

Back in the day, Chicago reigned as the candy capital of the world.

The big picture: The city has seen many of its notable candy and chocolate factories close their doors, including Mars, and, most recently, Blommer Chocolate.

Yes, but: There are still plenty of stores to get your fix — whether you have a sweet tooth or are shopping for Easter.

I recently visited some top spots around town:

Windy City Sweets (3308 N. Broadway)
Lickity Split (6056 N. Broadway Ave.)
Dulcelandia (3855 W. Fullerton Ave.)
L.A. Burdick Handmade Chocolates (609 N. State St.)

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