14 Tempting Chocolate Shops To Know in the Chicago Suburbs

14 Tempting Chocolate Shops To Know in the Chicago Suburbs

Chicago suburban chocolate shops tempt with an array of inventive and old school favorite chocolate treats. I love exploring the chocolate shops the suburbs have to offer and am pretty impressed by how many unique spots I have discovered. I already have a list for a few more, too! If you are looking for a new chocolate discovery, check out one or two or three of these fantastic local chocolate shops:

1. Anderson's Candy Shop: Family-owned Anderson's Candy Shop has been tempting us in the Chicago area with chocolate treats since 1919. The shop has locations in Richmond and Barrington. My absolute favorite treat is the hand-dipped caramel chocolate bar. Just incredible and probably the best I have ever had! The chocolate bars also come in old school wax paper bags. Love it!

2. Noir d'Ebene Noir d'Ebene in Evanston is one of my newest chocolate finds. I had a Rose and Hazelnut Milk Chocolate Coin which was one of the finest pieces of chocolate I have ever had. A masterpiece! Chef Journey Shannon crafts incredibly inviting flavors. In addition to chocolates, indulge your sweet tooth with lollipops and pastries.

A sugar sculpture of a dinosaur dazzles at All Chocolate Kitchen.

3. All Chocolate Kitchen: There really is not a chocolate shop like All Chocolate Kitchen in Geneva. A visit is truly and experience as you explore chocolate and sugar sculptures. Treats including truffles, gelato, and baked items are amazing. Plus, you can enjoy a hot chocolate or coffee concoction.

4. Sweet's: Long a Lake Forest staple, Sweet's tempts with incredible chocolates including a range of holiday-themed treats. Truffles, turtles, toffee, nuts and more easily delight chocolate lovers. Plus, they have ice cream

Delicious box of truffles from Four Brothers Handcrafted Chocolates in Wheaton, IL.

5. Four Brothers Handcrafted Chocolates: We recently discovered this amazing Wheaton chocolate shop in recent months. A collaborative between brothers, Four Brothers has absolutely incredible sipping chocolate. They also have caramels, truffles, toffee, and much more. Their chocolate is crafted either in Wheaton or Wisconsin.

6.  Something Sweet: This Antioch chocolate shop offers a full range of locally made chocolates and confections. Additionally, this is the place to go for a scoop of ice cream. Oh -- and don't forget to try the fudge!

7. Chocolate Inspirations: Chocolate Inspirations is a family-owned chocolate shop in Roselle. Their strawberry and raspberry chocolate bars are among my favorites in the suburbs. Their peanut butter pillows are very addictive -- you will need a few.

A sea salt caramel pretzel and a little peek at the chocolate counter at Ma and Pa's Candy.

8. Ma and Pa's Candy: Ma and Pa's nestled in Long Grove is a trip back in time with both chocolate candy and all sorts of nostalgic sweet favorites like gummies. The family-owned shop also makes freshly spun cotton candy as well. What is on my list? The sea salt caramel chocolate-covered pretzels!

9. The Chocolate Sanctuary: Gurnee's The Chocolate Sanctuary provides a true chocolate experience by presenting all sorts of foods made with chocolate. Of course, you can get your favorite chocolate treats there but try some of their meal options, too!

A collection of chocolates from Long Grove Confectionery.

10. Long Grove Confectionery: Long Grove Confectionery's Long Grove, Buffalo Grove, and Wauconda locations are full to the brim with chocolate creams, chocolate truffles, chocolate caramels, chocolate covered oreos and so much more. The Long Grove shop also has local favorite Apple Haus donuts. Extend your adventure with a coffee at Long Grove Coffee Co. next door.

11. Morkes Chocolates: Morkes Chocolates has been crafting sweet temptations since 1920 and delights with an array of chocolate goodies including fun molds, truffles, creams, and more. They are particularly noted for their donuts as well. At Christmas, I love their freshly made candy canes. Morkes can be found in Palatine and Huntley.

Truffles at Ethereal Craft Chocolate in Woodstock are the things dreams are made of!

12. Ethereal Craft Chocolate: Located in Woodstock, the chocolates crafted at Ethereal are little slices of heaven. Each piece is expertly crafted and often includes unique ingredients. I particularly love the My Name Is Earl Truffle which features Earl Grey tea. The cafe features coffee concoctions, noshes, craft beer, wine and more. There also is a little grocery if interesting and local products.

13. Graham's Fine Chocolates & Ice Cream: Family-owned Graham's has locations in Geneva and Wheaton that entice families not only with chocolate creations but also ice cream concoctions. Chocolate meltaways, truffles, skalies, marshmallows, caramels and so much more will tempt everyone on your list!

14. . Le Chocolat du Bouchard: Located in charming downtown Naperville, Le Chocolate du Bouchard reminds me of a Parisian patisserie. Chocolate is displayed in such a picture-perfect way that the pieces look too good to eat. Tempting pastries also make Le Chocolat du Bouchard a fantastic spot to enjoy some sweet pampering. With French flair, the cafe has incredible macarons.