Illinois · 2026 list
10 Best Candy Shops in Illinois (2026 List)
Out of 81 candy shops we track in Illinois, these 10 have the strongest weighted Google ratings right now, led by The Sweet Spot in Hillsboro at 5.0. The picks span Hillsboro, Aurora, DeKalb, Frankfort and Mokena and more.
Want the full list instead of the top 10? See all 101 chocolate shops in Illinois, ranked and filterable by city.
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At a glance
| # | Shop | City | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Sweet Spot | Hillsboro | 5.0 | 277 |
| 2 | Ms Jana's Candy | Aurora | 5.0 | 84 |
| 3 | De Kalb Confectionary | DeKalb | 4.9 | 213 |
| 4 | Short & Sweet-Tasty Treats | Frankfort | 4.9 | 195 |
| 5 | Fabulously Sweet Creations LLC | Mokena | 4.9 | 128 |
| 6 | Minonk Chocolate Company | Minonk | 4.9 | 111 |
| 7 | Ma & Pa's Candy | Long Grove | 4.9 | 98 |
| 8 | The Whimsy Farm Candy Store & Kids Party Room. Boba Tea | St. Charles | 4.9 | 78 |
| 9 | Chocolate Affair | Highland | 4.9 | 68 |
| 10 | Chocolate Janelle ja | Naperville | 5.0 | 30 |
The list
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The Sweet Spot leads the list with a 5.0 average from 277 reviews on Google. Its Google category points to candy. 100% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is closed Mondays.
- Phone
- +1 217-250-9684
- Website
- trythesweetspot.com
- Hours
- Mon ClosedTue to Fri 12 to 6 PMSat to Sun 12 to 5 PM
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Close behind is Ms Jana's Candy with a 5.0 average from 84 reviews on Google. Its Google category points to candy. 100% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is closed Mondays and Sundays.
- Phone
- +1 630-701-3388
- Website
- msjanascandy.com
- Hours
- Mon ClosedTue to Fri 11 AM to 6 PMSat 10 AM to 3 PMSun Closed
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At number 3 is De Kalb Confectionary with a 4.9 average from 213 reviews on Google. Its Google category points to candy. 92% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is closed Mondays and Sundays.
- Phone
- +1 815-758-5990
- Website
- theconfectionary.com
- Hours
- Mon ClosedTue to Sat 10 AM to 6 PMSun Closed
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Next up is Short & Sweet-Tasty Treats with a 4.9 average from 195 reviews on Google. Its Google category points to hot chocolate, candy and ice cream. 93% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is closed Mondays and Tuesdays and stays open until 7 PM on Wednesdays.
- Phone
- +1 779-333-7653
- Website
- shortandsweettastytreats.com
- Hours
- Mon to Tue ClosedWed to Fri 11 AM to 7 PMSat 10 AM to 5 PMSun 9 AM to 5 PM
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Fabulously Sweet Creations LLC comes in at number 5 with a 4.9 average from 128 reviews on Google. Its Google category points to candy. 98% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is closed Mondays and Sundays.
- Phone
- +1 312-857-4154
- Website
- fabsweetcreations.com
- Hours
- Mon ClosedTue 1 to 5 PMWed to Fri 10 AM to 5 PMSat 10 AM to 2 PMSun Closed
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Minonk Chocolate Company holds its place here with a 4.9 average from 111 reviews on Google. Its Google category points to candy. 94% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is closed Sundays.
- Phone
- +1 309-432-2541
- Website
- minonkchocolatecompany.com
- Hours
- Mon to Fri 9 AM to 5 PMSat 9 AM to 1 PMSun Closed
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Close behind is Ma & Pa's Candy with a 4.9 average from 98 reviews on Google. Its Google category points to candy. 94% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is open seven days a week and stays open until 8 PM on Thursdays.
- Phone
- +1 847-634-0450
- Website
- maandpascandy.com
- Hours
- Mon to Wed 10 AM to 5 PMThu 10 AM to 8 PMFri to Sat 10 AM to 6 PMSun 11 AM to 5 PM
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At number 8 is The Whimsy Farm Candy Store & Kids Party Room. Boba Tea with a 4.9 average from 78 reviews on Google. Its Google category points to candy. 96% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is closed Mondays.
- Phone
- +1 630-659-5553
- Website
- Not listed
- Hours
- Mon ClosedTue to Fri 1 to 6 PMSat 10 AM to 6 PMSun 10 AM to 5 PM
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Next up is Chocolate Affair with a 4.9 average from 68 reviews on Google. Its Google category points to candy. 90% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is closed Sundays.
- Phone
- +1 618-654-9340
- Website
- thechocolateaffair.com
- Hours
- Mon to Fri 10 AM to 6 PMSat 10 AM to 2 PMSun Closed
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Chocolate Janelle ja comes in at number 10 with a 5.0 average from 30 reviews on Google. Its Google category points to candy. 100% of its Google reviews are five stars. Hours are not listed, so call before you go.
- Phone
- +1 312-399-0534
- Website
- chocolatejanelleja.com
- Hours
- Not listed. Call ahead.
How we picked these
Every shop here comes from public Google business data, and qualifies because their Google category or description points to candy or confectionery. We rank by weighted rating so a handful of five-star reviews cannot outrank years of consistent ones.
Hours and phone numbers come straight from each listing, and anything missing is marked as missing.
Questions
What is the best candy shop in Illinois?
The Sweet Spot in Hillsboro tops this list with a 5.0 average from 277 Google reviews.
How was this list ranked?
By a weighted Google rating: each shop's average is pulled toward the overall average until it has enough reviews to stand on its own. A shop qualifies when their Google category or description points to candy or confectionery. No business pays to appear.
Where can I see every candy shop in Illinois?
The Illinois chocolate shop directory lists all 101 shops we track there, with filters, a city breakdown and an open-now toggle.