Sugar Factory opens location in Chicago River North

Store joins locations in Rosemont, Las Vegas, New York.

Las Vegas-based Sugar Factory American Brasserie, a restaurant and retail confectionery operation, has opened a new store in Chicago’s River North neighborhood, which is just off Michigan Ave., a stretch commonly referred to as the Magnificent Mile.

Known for celebrity endorsements and appearances, Sugar Factory pairs bulk and packaged candy sales with upscale dining experiences. The 9,300-sq.-ft. River North store, located on Grand Ave., opened Dec. 10 with an appearance by Scott Disick, a television personality associated with the Kardashian family.

Created by a team of world-class chefs, menu selections include pancakes, sweet and savory crepes, salads, burgers, steaks and shakes. Signature treats include celebrity-endorsed Couture Pops, candy-infused martinis, Smoking Candy Goblets with or without spirits and the 24-scoop King Kong Sundae.

Festivities marking the store’s opening continued Wednesday with an appearance by Nick Carter, Howie Dorough and Brian Littrell of Backstreet Boys.

In 2015, Sugar Factory opened a location in Rosemont, which features a Chocolate Lounge and a goblet and daiquiri bar.

Sugar Factory has locations in Las Vegas; New York City; Washington D.C.; Los Angeles; Orlando, Fla.; Miami, Fla.; Dubai; Bahrain and Manila.

Alyse Thompson has held many positions with BNP Media, first serving as an intern at Candy Industry Magazine in summer 2012. She joined Candy Industry's staff full time as associate editor in August 2016 after a few years at newspapers in West-Central Illinois, becoming managing editor in March 2019. Alyse has also served as managing editor of Cannabis Products Magazine since March 2019. She has bachelor’s degrees in journalism and Spanish from Western Illinois University.