Northwoods Candy Emporium, Springfield

Established: 2006
Handicap Accessible: Yes
Staff Size: 2–10 people
Parking: Parking lot
Reservations/Appointments: Not necessary
Most popular offering: Buy 1lb of fudge get 1/2 lb free
Pro Tip: You can mix and match your favorite candies with no minimum purchase.

Q&A with One Of The Owners

What makes your business stand out?
Our dedication and attention to detail, from store design to our variety of products, separates us from other confectionery stores. We provide hundreds of fresh classic candies, chocolates, caramels, salt water taffy, nuts, and sugar free products. Our stores are designed with natural wood and rock features and a model train runs above our sales floor.

What is the best reaction you’ve ever gotten from a customer?
The kids have the best comments. We had a kid ask his parents if he could set up a cot and stay overnight. Another told his parents he wanted to live here because we had all his favorite food. We had another kid try one of our chocolates and tell her mom she had to try one also because it tasted like Heaven!

What’s your favorite part about your job?
People's faces light up when they walk into our candy store. My favorite part is when they find their favorite candy or chocolate that they haven't seen since they were a kid.