Delectable Sweets & Treats Along the South Shore

Life is sweeter along the South Shore. Whether you're craving gourmet chocolates, colorful gummies, handcrafted doughnuts, creamy ice cream or nostalgic candies that bring back childhood memories, Northwest Indiana is packed with delicious destinations worth the trip.

From iconic candy factories to ice cream shops and bakeries serving up irresistible treats, there's no shortage of ways to satisfy your sweet tooth. Grab your friends, load up the car and embark on a dessert-filled adventure through some of the region's most delicious stops.
 

No sweet-themed road trip is complete without a visit to Albanese Candy Factory, where visitors can browse an incredible selection of gummies, chocolates, and candies that have earned fans from across the country. Be sure to try some free samples!
 

Right across the street from Albanese is ChicagoLand Popcorn, which offers hundreds of rotating flavors of freshly popped gourmet popcorn, making it easy to bring home a sweet-and-salty souvenir. They also offer free samples! 
 

With locations in Munster, Crown Point and Valparaiso, Parlor Doughnuts serves up their signature layered doughnuts, along with other tasty bakery items and coffee. They also offer vegan, gluten-friendly, and keto-friendly options. Try their most popular doughnuts - Blueberry Hill, Chocolate Chocolate, French Toast or Sandy Beach.
 

A local favorite since 1920, Morkes Chocolates in Cedar Lake crafts handmade confections using all-natural chocolate, real butter and fresh ingredients—made from scratch with love. They are small enough to give you personal attention and large enough to fulfill your every chocolate wish.
 

In Chesterton, family-owned Tethan’s Candy and Confections specializes in unique and nostalgic treats, including rare candies, craft sodas and artisanal chocolates. They know the right candy can brighten the best day and make even the worst day a little better. Don’t miss their sample wall!
 

Explore the Candy Cove, tucked in the lower level of the historic Crown Point Courthouse. This charming shop features more than 100 types of gourmet chocolates, gummies, saltwater taffy, seasonal sweets and old-fashioned favorites.
 

Nothing says treat-yourself quite like ice cream. Fair Oaks Farms serves up fresh scoops made with dairy from the farm. Be sure to try their butter pecan, a crowd favorite, as a scoop, milkshake or a pint to go. You can also enjoy sundaes and root beer floats at the Milkshed before or after your farm adventure.
 

For even more frozen treats, choose between more than 30 flavors of ice cream at Sundae Funday in Crown Point and Winfield. Get a scoop, cone, banana split, milkshake, float, or, as their name implies, a delicious sundae!
 

Cold Stone Creamery serves super-premium ice cream mixed fresh on a stone, and they make wild creations and custom cakes that turn everyday treats into unforgettable celebrations. Check them out in Dyer, Crown Point and Valparaiso.
 

For a classic treat, Montego Bay Grille in Hobart has a pineapple upside-down cake with an island rum sauce.
 

End your visit at Prime Steakhouse in Crown Point and try their famous creamy carrot cake.
 

Whether you're building a weekend getaway around great food or simply looking for the perfect dessert stop after dinner, these sweet destinations prove that some of the best memories are made one bite at a time. Bring your appetite and discover why the South Shore is a must-visit destination for dessert lovers.