First Hundred Miles

Dan’s Homemade Candies Offers Sweet Treats Along Route 66

Be My Valentine at Dan’s Homemade Candies in Joliet, IL

By Julie Johnson

Dan’s Homemade Candies

1003 Plainfield Road, Joliet, IL

815-722-0712

When you have the title as ‘second longest running business in Joliet,’ you know your in for a treat…literally!  Founded in 1919, Dan’s has grown up along Old US Rt 66 and is now operated by the Nelson Family girls who have grown the operator to three (3) locations in central Illinois. 

Proud to bring you the ‘finest gourmet chocolates made from real ingredients and real chocolate.’ 

Enjoy their homemade, artisanal caramels and creams as well as an extensive sugar free selection. Order online from anywhere and Dans is happy to ship a bit of your route 66 experience to you. 

Visit them here on Plainfield Road (Old US Rt 66-US Rt 30) or at one of their other locations at 229 East Cass Street, Joliet or 11400 Lincoln Highway in Mokena, Illinois.

For more information, visit: DansHomemadeCandies.com

Hours: Mo-Sa 9am-5:30/6:00