Goodies Etc. Named Best of Highland Park — What Makes Us Different

Best of Highland Park: Goodies Etc. Wins Again

We are proud to announce that Goodies Etc. has been recognized as one of Highland Park’s best local businesses. Being named among the Best of Highland Park is an honor we do not take lightly — it means our community values what we do.

Since 1992, we have been handcrafting gourmet candy gift baskets, trays, and English toffee at our store on 1876 1st Street in downtown Highland Park. Here is what makes us different and why Highland Park keeps coming back.

What Makes Goodies Etc. Different

We Make Everything by Hand

Every basket, every tray, every box of toffee is assembled by hand in our store. We do not use pre-packaged kits or warehouse fulfillment. When you order from Goodies Etc., a real person in Highland Park is carefully arranging your candy, wrapping your basket, and making sure it looks perfect.

We Use Premium Ingredients

Our English toffee is made with real butter — the kind that creates that perfect snap when you bite into it. Our chocolates are premium quality. Our gummies are the brands people actually want (not generic substitutes). We taste everything before it goes in a basket.

We Are a Real Store, Not a Website

Walk into our Highland Park shop and you will see walls of candy, trays being assembled, and baskets being wrapped. You can taste before you buy. You can watch us make your gift. You can talk to us about what you need and we will help you pick the perfect thing.

Most “gift basket companies” are websites connected to warehouses. We are a real candy store that has been part of Highland Park for over 30 years.

We Offer What Others Don’t

  • Gluten-free baskets — safe, delicious options for people with gluten sensitivities
  • Nut-free baskets — allergy-safe candy gifts
  • Kosher baskets — certified kosher options
  • Custom orders — call (847) 432-0400 and we will build exactly what you need
  • Same-day pickup — order online and pick up at our store the same day

Featured in the Community

Goodies Etc. has been featured by the City of Highland Park as a standout local business. We are active in community events and proud supporters of the North Shore community.

Find us on Yelp and Instagram to see what our customers are saying.

What Our Customers Say

Our customers tell us they keep coming back for three reasons:

  1. The candy is genuinely delicious — not just pretty, but actually good
  2. The presentation is beautiful — every basket looks like a gift, not a shipment
  3. The service is personal — we remember our regulars and we care about every order

Visit Us in Highland Park

Goodies Etc.
1876 1st Street
Highland Park, IL 60035
(847) 432-0400

Hours: Mon–Fri 10am–6pm, Sat 10am–5pm, Sun 11am–4pm

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