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Ready for a globally-inspired sugar rush? Viral East Coast candy boutique Lil Sweet Treat is opening its first Chicago location this weekend at 807 W Randolph Street in Fulton Market. If your social feeds have been flooded with colorful gummies and perfectly packed candy kits, you already know the hype is real.
The shop has built a devoted following in cities like Philadelphia, New York City, Washington D.C. and Boston, thanks to its tightly-curated selection of sweets sourced from around the globe. We’re not talking about your average corner store mix. These are high-end sweets from Belgium, sour favorites from Sweden, gummy shapes from Czech Republic and small-batch finds from the Netherlands, Spain and Germany. The inventory rotates often, so there’s always something new to discover.
Lil Sweet Treat has a wide-ranging following. Kids make a beeline for rainbow candy bins and over-the-top gift boxes. Adults hover over the more refined options, curious about flavors and textures they’ve never tried before. It’s the kind of place where you walk in for a quick browse and leave with a carefully-packed kit that you'll linger over and relish with each bite.
The brand announced the Chicago debut on Instagram this week with the caption, “GRAND OPENING SO CLOSE WE CAN ALMOST TASTE IT!!” Judging by the buzz online, brace yourself for a wait, but it will be worth it.
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Doors officially open Saturday, February 21, from 11am to 11pm. Early birds will get the (gummy) worm: the shop is handing out free gift bags to the first 100 customers to celebrate, but there will be plenty of samples and photo-ops throughout the day.
Whether you're looking to satisfy your sweet tooth or find the perfect sweet gift, Lil Sweet Treat is poised to become Chicago’s latest must-visit indulgence.