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Anderson's Candy Shop
Categories: Food Specialty Food Candy Stores Food Specialty Food Chocolatiers and Shops Candy Stores, Chocolatiers and Shops [Edit]
10301 N Main StRichmond, IL 60071
(815) 678-6000
- Hours:
Tue-Sat 9 am - 5 pm
Sun 12 pm - 5 pm
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
9 reviews for Anderson's Candy Shop
9 reviews in English
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Review from Sam W.
Des Plaines, IL
2/20/2012
I love their chocolate and our whole family has loved their chocolate for years. Almost everytime we pass through Richmond we got some of the tasty chocolates. My favorites are the Lars bar (like a Turtle chocolate) Rice Krispie bar, caramel bar, nougat bar.
I am also grateful for lovely customer service this last weekend (2/18/12) where we had ordered over the phone but because of issues with our bank (Not Anderson's fault) the order did not go through. The young woman behind the counter was patient and friendly in assisting me and even gave me a phone to call my family trying to resolve the situation. I had to change the order and the young woman did not seem put out at all and again was very nice about it all. This all makes the chocolates a little sweeter! -
Review from Erin O.
Council Bluffs, IA
6/13/2011 4 photos
What a delightful shop!
My family and I stopped in yesterday after touring some of Richmond's antique shops. I enjoyed a white chocolate-dipped pretzel rod and the rest enjoyed a variety of homemade hand-dipped chocolate bars. My husband's toffee bar was especially delicious! Not a huge assortment of candies, but a great amount of chocolates.
Definitely stop in if you're in town! -
Review from Melissa R.
Bloomington, IL
2/16/2011
You must stop here when you are driving through Richmond. It's so cute and the candies are amazing.
It's a Richmond classic. :) -
Review from Frank W.
New York, NY
3/30/2008
The first dark chocolate I ever tried was from Anderson's Candy Shop. Almost every time we went to see out grandparents, there was some waiting for us (and milk chocolate as well).
Anderson's makes great American chocolate. It does not try to compete in decadence with all of the new chocolatiers, but they made great dark chocolate before it was cool and still do. If you are anywhere near Richmond (a cute town to visit, btw) they are worth a stop, or a slight detour.
On the rich side of things, are their pudding bars, which are quite delectable, but I usually can eat only half a bar at a time. They're quite big.
Most of their bars go for great taste, not richness overkill though. Their Molasses Chip and Mint Chip are the best IMO, and I also enjoy their toffee. The plain chocolate bars are also quite fine. I'm not a big fan of the pineapple.
Can't wait for my next box! -
Review from Carolynne M.
Chicago, IL
5/25/2008 1 photo
Cute shop in the heart of downtown Richmond, Anderson's sells milk or dark chocolate bars with something like 50 different ingredients to choose from, as well as bon-bon type chocolates and gifts. The best flavours in my opinion in the bars are the dark peanut butter crunch (kind of like a richer & more peanutty Butterfinger) the milk Raisin (tastes like a WAY better Raisinette) and the milk Peppermint.
If you like chocolate, this is a MUST if you are in this area. They also do online orders too! -
Review from Ericka A.
5/9/2010
After this afternoon, my blood sugar is high enough to last me the rest of my life. They know how to do chocolate right and put it together in a bunch of creative ways.
My friend and I went nuts in the shop and just started buying a little of everything. We walked away with a chocolate/nut covered pretzel, orange peels, Lars bars, chocolate covered Oreos and a handful of other sweet treats.
They also have a mini gift shop with jewelry, dishes, decorations and just about anything your heart desires. I got a bottle of habanero bbq sauce for my boyfriend. All of our goodies came to just under $30. And I highly recommend the chocolate covered strawberries, which were 2 for 1. It was the end of the day and they were trying to get rid of their current batch and gave me two more for free!Listed in: What's In A Name?
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Review from Mike L.
Athens, OH
5/24/2009
I am not a chocolate or sweets fan but I do know quality and this is quality chocolate. Unless they have moved recently this is in an older house and you can watch them make the chocolate and all the candies. I dont know if they still do but you used to be able to buy their stuff at the Lincolnshire Marriot theatre concession stand.
I like all the turtle type candy and this is a very good turtle using pieces instead of the whole nut plus the nuts are alot crisper than other varieties.
I have also gotten the variety box and there is not a bad piece in the box as long as I can smell out the mint ones, ugh.
Excellent store. -
Review from Amy W.
Chicago, IL
12/29/2008
Anderson's is the best chocolate that I've tasted. I used to have it when my family would take a drive from Chicago to Richmond. When I was having people in town some months back, I knew I had to make a trip to buy some bars and put in their goody bags. On other occasions, I've ordered online as gifts. The bars are the absolute best!!! I LOVE the Buttercream, Pudding, Marshmallow and Peppermint, but I can't say anything bad about any of the flavors. They have a huge variety, and the bars are big enough to share.. if you're willing! They freeze great too. Yum!! I will definitely miss Anderson's now that I'm out of state.
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Review from Julie R.
Chicago, IL
6/9/2010
Fresh, delicious, perfect! You can't go wrong with chocolates from Anderson's - our favorite is the "Lars Bar" :). No need to make the trip - they have a great website that ships to you!
