Candy Store Opening In Elmhurst Next Month

Candycopia owner plans to open a second location in downtown Elmhurst.

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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Candycopia, a candy store that opened in Oak Park in 2022, is planning to open a second location in downtown Elmhurst in early April. The store will feature over 150 bulk gummies, chocolates, and licorice, as well as international and retro candies, dirty sodas, and ice cream. The owner says the store is "a candy store for all ages that is based on experiences and discovery."

Why it matters

The opening of Candycopia in Elmhurst will provide a new specialty candy and sweets destination for local residents and visitors, adding to the downtown's retail and dining offerings. The store's focus on unique and nostalgic candy experiences aligns with growing consumer demand for unique and experiential shopping.

The details

Candycopia's new Elmhurst location will be opening in the downtown building at 116 N. York St., where the Victory Meat and Seafood restaurant was previously located. The store will feature over 150 bulk gummies, chocolates, and licorice, as well as international and retro candies, dirty sodas, and ice cream. The owner, Alycia Mason, says the store is "a candy store for all ages that is based on experiences and discovery" and will offer candy challenges and a candy quest throughout the year.

  • Candycopia opened its first location in Oak Park in 2022.
  • The new Elmhurst location is planned to open in early April 2026.

The players

Candycopia

A candy store that opened its first location in Oak Park in 2022 and is now expanding with a second location in Elmhurst.

Alycia Mason

The owner of Candycopia, who is opening the new Elmhurst location.

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What they’re saying

“We are a candy store for all ages that is based on experiences and discovery.”

— Alycia Mason, Owner, Candycopia (Patch)

What’s next

The new Candycopia location in Elmhurst is scheduled to open in early April 2026.

The takeaway

The opening of Candycopia in downtown Elmhurst will bring a unique, experiential candy store to the area, catering to all ages and offering a wide variety of specialty and nostalgic sweets. This aligns with growing consumer demand for unique retail experiences, further enhancing Elmhurst's downtown as a destination for shopping and dining.