Illinois · 2026 list
10 Best Gourmet Chocolate Shops in Illinois (2026 List)
Out of 18 gourmet chocolate shops we track in Illinois, these 10 have the strongest weighted Google ratings right now, led by Chocs 'N Boxes LLC - Chicago Chocolate Shop in Norridge at 4.9. The picks span Norridge, Minooka, Gurnee, Skokie and River Forest 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 | Chocs 'N Boxes LLC - Chicago Chocolate Shop | Norridge | 4.9 | 89 |
| 2 | Candy and Corn | Minooka | 4.9 | 61 |
| 3 | Chocolate Moonshine Co. | Gurnee | 5.0 | 22 |
| 4 | NC Chocolatier | Skokie | 4.7 | 199 |
| 5 | Fannie May | Skokie | 4.7 | 122 |
| 6 | River Forest Chocolates | River Forest | 4.7 | 102 |
| 7 | Just A Taste Confections Inc. | Carol Stream | 4.7 | 78 |
| 8 | Fannie May | Elgin | 4.7 | 59 |
| 9 | Läderach | Skokie | 4.7 | 45 |
| 10 | Fannie May | Champaign | 4.6 | 147 |
The list
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Chocs 'N Boxes LLC - Chicago Chocolate Shop leads the list with a 4.9 average from 89 reviews on Google. Its Google category points to artisan. 97% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is closed Mondays and Sundays and stays open until 8 PM on Saturdays.
- Phone
- +1 708-695-5256
- Website
- chocsnboxes.com
- Hours
- Mon ClosedTue to Fri 1 to 7:30 PMSat 1 to 8 PMSun Closed
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Close behind is Candy and Corn with a 4.9 average from 61 reviews on Google. Its Google category points to artisan, candy and gifts. 90% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is open seven days a week and stays open until 7 PM on Fridays.
- Phone
- +1 815-255-2464
- Website
- candyandcorn.com
- Hours
- Mon to Thu 12 to 6 PMFri 12 to 7 PMSat 10 AM to 6 PMSun 12 to 6 PM
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At number 3 is Chocolate Moonshine Co. with a 5.0 average from 22 reviews on Google. Its Google category points to artisan, hot chocolate and candy. 95% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is open seven days a week and stays open until 8 PM on Mondays.
- Phone
- +1 708-541-0345
- Website
- chocolatemoonshine.com
- Hours
- Mon to Sat 10 AM to 8 PMSun 11 AM to 7 PM
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Next up is NC Chocolatier with a 4.7 average from 199 reviews on Google. Google describes it as: "Family-owned candy shop offers a range of sweets, with gluten-free, kosher, organic & vegan treats." Its Google category points to artisan, candy and gifts. 85% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is closed Saturdays.
- Phone
- +1 847-677-5777
- Website
- ncchocolatier.com
- Hours
- Mon to Thu 9:30 AM to 5 PMFri 9 AM to 3 PMSat ClosedSun 11 AM to 5 PM
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Fannie May comes in at number 5 with a 4.7 average from 122 reviews on Google. Google describes it as: "Retail chain selling gourmet chocolates & candies, with gift options for special occasions." Its Google category points to candy and gifts. 83% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is open seven days a week.
- Phone
- +1 847-423-1000
- Website
- locations.fanniemay.com
- Hours
- Mon to Fri 11 AM to 6 PMSat 10 AM to 6 PMSun 11 AM to 5 PM
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River Forest Chocolates holds its place here with a 4.7 average from 102 reviews on Google. Google describes it as: "Boutique confectionery specializing in handcrafted chocolates, English toffee & other sweet treats." Its Google category points to artisan, hot chocolate and candy. 89% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is closed Mondays and Sundays.
- Phone
- +1 708-366-0891
- Website
- riverforestchocolates.com
- Hours
- Mon ClosedTue to Sat 10 AM to 5 PMSun Closed
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Close behind is Just A Taste Confections Inc. with a 4.7 average from 78 reviews on Google. Its Google category points to artisan and candy. 88% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is closed Sundays.
- Phone
- +1 630-539-0541
- Website
- justatasteconfections.com
- Hours
- Mon to Fri 11 AM to 5 PMSat 11 AM to 3 PMSun Closed
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At number 8 is Fannie May with a 4.7 average from 59 reviews on Google. Google describes it as: "Retail chain selling gourmet chocolates & candies, with gift options for special occasions." Its Google category points to candy and gifts. 83% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is open seven days a week.
- Phone
- +1 847-488-9134
- Website
- locations.fanniemay.com
- Hours
- Mon to Fri 11 AM to 6 PMSat 10 AM to 6 PMSun 11 AM to 5 PM
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Next up is Läderach with a 4.7 average from 45 reviews on Google. Its Google category points to artisan. 87% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is open seven days a week and stays open until 9 PM on Fridays.
- Phone
- +1 224-394-5010
- Website
- laderach.com
- Hours
- Mon to Thu 10 AM to 8 PMFri to Sat 10 AM to 9 PMSun 10 AM to 7 PM
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Fannie May comes in at number 10 with a 4.6 average from 147 reviews on Google. Google describes it as: "Retail chain selling gourmet chocolates & candies, with gift options for special occasions." Its Google category points to candy and gifts. 79% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is open seven days a week.
- Phone
- +1 217-355-5628
- Website
- locations.fanniemay.com
- Hours
- Mon to Sat 11 AM to 6 PMSun 11 AM to 5 PM
How we picked these
Every shop here comes from public Google business data, and qualifies because Google tags them as chocolate artisans, they sell truffles or bonbons, or their Google description calls their chocolate handmade, small-batch, artisan or gourmet.
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 gourmet chocolate shop in Illinois?
Chocs 'N Boxes LLC - Chicago Chocolate Shop in Norridge tops this list with a 4.9 average from 89 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 Google tags them as chocolate artisans, they sell truffles or bonbons, or their Google description calls their chocolate handmade, small-batch, artisan or gourmet. No business pays to appear.
Where can I see every gourmet chocolate 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.