Delectable Sweets & Treats Along the South Shore

Visitors to the South Shore will find no shortage of sweet spots to satisfy every craving, whether it’s gummies, chocolate, popcorn or doughnuts. 

A must-stop for many visitors to the region is Albanese Candy Factory, just east of I-65 on US Highway 30, where you’ll find a huge selection of their world’s best gummies, bulk and packaged candies and rich homemade chocolates. Be sure to sample some of their delicious creations while you’re there!
 

Right across the street, ChicagoLand Popcorn offers more than 250 rotating flavors of freshly popped gourmet popcorn, including Caramel Sea Salt and Cookies and Cream. You can also visit their second location in the Miller Beach neighborhood of Gary for more sweet and salty fun.
 

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 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.
 

Stop in for fresh ice cream at Fair Oaks Farms in Fair Oaks. Be sure to try their butter pecan, a crowd favorite, as a scoop, in a cone or a pint to go. You can also enjoy sundaes, shakes and root beer floats at the Cowfe 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!
 

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

End your next visit to Prime Steakhouse in Crown Point with their famous creamy carrot cake.