Doc’s Soda Fountain

Located on historic Route 66, this was originally a pharmacy built in the 1880’s. The soda fountain was added to the business in the 1950’s. Stop in for an old-fashioned treat or ice-cream. Doc’s is also open for lunch and dinner.

CITY: Girard

The Chocolate Shoppe

The Chocolate Shoppe features handmade confections, including our world famous chocolate covered bacon! We also offer a variety of sea-salted caramels, truffles, fudge, nut clusters, barks toffees, hand-dipped chocolate popcorn, graham crackers, pretzels, chocolate-covered fruits and nuts, and specialty items like chocolate pasta, chocolate balsamic vinegars and more!

CITY: Utica

Chocolate Buffet at The Peninsula Hotel Chicago

The Lobby at The Peninsula Chicago offers its Chocolate Bar from 8 p.m.-midnight on Fridays and Saturdays, an all-you-can-eat chocolate buffet features between 10 and 15 high-end confections, including cinnamon truffles, chocolate-dipped strawberries and chocolate pot de crème, plus beverages like lavender-scented white chocolate cocoa and more.

CITY: Chicago

Funks Grove Pure Maple Syrup

Guided tours offered during February and March that show syrup making by the "Boiling Down" process. Gift store stocked with syrup as well as Route 66 memorabilia.

CITY: Shirley

Ferrara Pan Candy Company

Visit the Ferrara Pan Candy Company outlet store and see how many ways you can satisfy your candy cravings!

CITY: Forest Park

Long Grove Confectionery Co.

Experience how our handmade, gourmet chocolates are produced and packaged. Shopping in our Outlet Store completes the one-hour tour.

CITY: Buffalo Grove

Hershey's Chicago

This engaging retail experience features the full line of Hershey's products, as well as one-of-a-kind gifts and souvenirs Be entertained by the singing baker at the bake shoppe, offering cupcakes, cookies and brownies all topped with Hershey's products.

CITY: Chicago

Long Grove Confectionery Chocolate Factory Tour

On the factory tour hear a brief history of Long Grove's candy kitchen, see chocolates being produced and sample gourmet chocolates before visiting the Factory Store.

CITY: Buffalo Grove

Blackhawk Chocolate Trail

A delicious mixture of cocoa is found every which way along the Blackhawk Chocolate Trail in the four-county area of Northwest Illinois. Enjoy visiting candy stores, bed and breakfasts with special chocolate-themed packages, gift shops and old-fashioned soda fountains.

CITY: Polo

Hailey’s Winery

Hailey's Winery specializes in handcrafted wines from grape varieties native to Illinois, as well as other varietals, and seasonal fruits. We are a fully functioning winery, with all wines produced and bottled on the premises. Wine tastings are available in our tasting room any time during our business hours, and we also have weekend music events. In addition to wine, we have homemade bread, cheeses, chocolates, and gift items.

CITY: Byron

Chocolate at the Pen

On Friday and Saturday evenings the Peninsula Chicago hotel presents a decadent chocolate buffet in its lobby. Reservations are recommended.

CITY: Chicago

Arndt's Fudge

Arndt's produces mouth-watering fudge in a variety of flavors. Stop by for a sample.

CITY: Newton

Black Diamond Vineyards

This winery offers a quiet, relaxing setting and great wine. Be sure to check out the gift shop that features handmade truffles by Heavenly Sweets, lotions, oils and candles. Special events are held throughout the year.

CITY: Nashville

Chicago Chocolate Tours

Take a fun, educational guided walking and tasting tour of select chocolate shops along the Magnificent Mile or in the Loop. Learn about the history of chocolate and sample chocolate delights on this tasty tour

CITY: Chicago

Black Jewel Popcorn

Stop by and sample black kernels of corn that pop to the whitest popcorn you've ever seen. Tours are available.

CITY: Lawrenceville

Hershey's/Heath Candy

Heath candy was invented in the early 1900s in Robinson, and Hershey's produced the Heath bar and all of your favorites here.

CITY: Robinson

Brans Nut Company Factory Store

Fresh roasted nuts of all kinds, 30 flavors of Jelly Belly jellybeans, chocolates and chocolate-covered nuts. Stop in for a bag or a gift tin. We roast on site! Open every day 9-5.

CITY: Wauconda

Capannari Ice Cream

Ice cream shop

CITY: Mount Prospect

Long Grove Confectionery Company & Tours

Experience how our handmade, gourmet chocolates are produced and packaged. Reservations are required for live production tours Tuesday-Thursday 10am-12pm. Free Saturday tours leaving on the hour 11:00am-3:00pm. No reservations needed, but accepted. Live production not guaranteed on Saturday. Shopping in our Outlet Store completes the tour and is open Monday-Saturday 9:30am-5:00pm and Sunday 11:00am-4:00pm. Closed on most holidays.

CITY: Buffalo Grove

Black Dog Gelato

Located in the Ukrainian Village, Black Dog Gelato serves artisanal gelatos an sorbets with unique flavor combinations.

CITY: Chicago

Ghirardelli Chocolate Shop and Soda Fountain

Chocolate shop and soda fountain.

CITY: Chicago

American Old Fashioned Ice Cream Parlor

1846 shop features original cabinets & old-fashioned fountain. Popcorn, candy, lunch, Coca-Cola merchandise, coffee bar. Best ice cream in town!

CITY: Galena

Angela's Candies

Angela's Candies offers all types of candy from your favorites to fine chocolates, nuts and more. If you are looking for quick lunch, pick up a hotdog, polish sausage or try one of her sandwich selection of the week from hamburgers, BBQ or egg salad sandwiches just to name a few. Don't forget to add chips, popcorn and a soda ... Angela's Candies has been around for 27 years and has the best prices in town.

CITY: Peoria

Ge Gee's

Ge-Gee’s is a place where you can sit back and relax with a good cup of coffee and your favorite sandwich or salad. Enjoy time with good friends and family, read a book, or connect to our free Wi-Fi. At Ge-Gee’s you will find fresh made pecan rolls, huge cinnamon rolls, ooey gooey butter cake, and many other homemade desserts. You will also enjoy our salads, sandwiches, and daily homemade soups. Here at Ge-Gee's we value our customers. We strive for excellence in preparing a delicious meal, and we pride ourselves in treating each customer as a member of our own family.

CITY: Bethalto