West Loop
Although the EPA demanded reduced emissions from the Blommer Chocolate processing plant, its sickly sweet cocoa aroma sugarcoats the West Loop industrial corridor like a welcoming cup of hot chocolate. If you can’t follow your nose to the factory shop during normal business hours, Blommer’s has opened a pop-up shop called The Candy Gallery on the 5400 block of North Clark.
Blommer Chocolate Company
600 West Kinzie
(312)226-7700
blommer.com
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No kidding, I’ve lived there and completely agree. Though I’d add it smells less like chocolate, more like fragrant refuse.