Illinois’s Swedish candy scene centers on two very different shops: Candycopia, a family-run Oak Park institution with two locations, and Lil Sweet Treat, the viral NYC brand that opened its Chicago store in February 2026. Three locations total, and nothing dedicated outside the Chicago area.
Oak Park + Elmhurst: the family-run original
Candycopia: Oak Park
717 Lake St, Oak Park, IL (Hemingway District) · candycopia.com · Mon–Fri 11–7, Sat 10–7, Sun 11–5 · (708) 434-5251
Founded June 2022 by Oak Park residents Patrick and Alycia Mason in the historic Medical Arts building. A Swedish Pick N Mix bar with 250+ gummies, a 200-jar gummy bar, dirty sodas, ice cream and candy tackle boxes, with BUBS and vegan options. Online shop ships nationwide.
Candycopia: Elmhurst
116 N York St, Elmhurst, IL
Candycopia’s second location, same family, same pick-and-mix concept, serving Chicago’s western suburbs.
Chicago: the viral brand arrives
Lil Sweet Treat: Fulton Market
807 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL · lilsweettreat.com · daily 11–11
Opened February 21, 2026, the viral NYC brand’s Chicago flagship, founded by Elly Ross. Clear acrylic bulk bins with candy from around the globe, each labeled with country of origin and a 1–10 sweet-to-sour rating. Pricing runs about $4.85 per quarter pound at other locations (~$19.40/lb). On DoorDash and Postmates. Covered by Secret Chicago.
Everywhere else in Illinois
No dedicated Swedish candy stores were found in Evanston, Naperville, Schaumburg, Springfield, Champaign or Aurora. Chicago context: IT’SUGAR at Navy Pier (600 E Grand Ave) is a general candy megastore, not Swedish-specific; IKEA Schaumburg carries LÖRDAGSGODIS in its Swedish Food Market (grocery context). Outside Chicagoland, ordering online is the move: start with our best places to order Swedish candy online or compare prices in our Swedish candy price comparisons.
Illinois Swedish candy on TikTok
@lil.sweettreat Chicago mention: Lil Sweet Treat brand video
original sound – lil.sweettreat
Frequently Asked Questions
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Three locations: Candycopia in Oak Park (717 Lake St) and Elmhurst (116 N York St), plus Lil Sweet Treat in Chicago’s Fulton Market (807 W Randolph St).
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Yes, Lil Sweet Treat opened at 807 W Randolph St in Fulton Market on February 21, 2026 (daily 11–11). Candycopia in nearby Oak Park is the family-run alternative.
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A family-run candy shop founded June 2022 by Oak Park residents Patrick and Alycia Mason. Swedish Pick N Mix bar, 250+ gummies, dirty sodas, ice cream and candy tackle boxes, with an online shop shipping nationwide.
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Chicago pricing wasn’t published at research time; other locations charge $4.85 per quarter pound (~$19.40/lb).
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Candycopia’s Elmhurst location serves the western suburbs. No dedicated shops were found in Evanston, Naperville, Schaumburg, Springfield, Champaign or Aurora, ordering online is the move: see our best places to order Swedish candy online.