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See's Candies
Well known in the West where it is headquartered, this is See's first Chicago area shop. They make more than 100 varieties of chocolates, nuts, chews,...
The Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream
5337 W. Devon Ave., ChicagoTry a variety of dipped cones in this themed dining environment, and pick your favorite from more than 40 ice cream flavors.
The Plush Horse Ice Cream Parlour
12301 S. 86th Ave., Palos ParkPick from about 70 flavors at this old-fashioned ice cream parlor. Also available are ice cream cakes, baked goods and coffee to be eaten inside or...
Gayety's Chocolates & Ice Cream
Homemade Ice Cream & Hand-dipped Chocolates. Family-owned since 1920. USA Today voted best Ice Cream Parlor in IL 2010!
Chimney Cake Island
A husband and wife team operate this new Edgewater bakery known for its eponynous chimney cakes, an Eastern European treat made of sweet, coffeecake-like...
The Fudge Pot
1532 N. Wells St., ChicagoThis stroller-friendly store in Old Town smells like heaven for chocolate lovers, with cocoa confections displayed in its glass cases. Popular...
Long Grove Confectionery
333 Lexington Drive, Buffalo GroveGather under the antique stained glass dome to begin a tour of the production and packaging of chocolates on the Chocolate Factory Tour. Tour takes...
Oberweis Ice Cream Shop
951 Ice Cream Drive, North AuroraTours show how milk and ice cream are made. Ends with a free cup of vanilla ice cream. The 45-minute tours must be scheduled in advance for...
More Cupcakes
1 East Delaware Place, ChicagoWith cupcakes that look like they're straight out of a museum, the Gold Coast shop More Cupcakes turns cake-making into an art. It's standing room...
Molly's Cupcakes
2536 N. Clark St., ChicagoNamed after "Chief Egg Cracker" John Nicolaides' third-grade teacher, Molly's produces enough cupcake concoctions to try a different flavor every day...
