The Blackhawk Chocolate Trail is a journey of sweets shops, restaurants, boutiques, and even unique experiences that all feature an incredible chocolate component. There are many ways to experience this fantastic escape, and this trip of six bakeries is one way to do it best. Check it out:
- Aurelio’s Bake Shop
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Facebook/Aurelio’s Bake Shop Best known for a mocha cake and chocolate cake, this place does all sorts of chocolate goodies like brownies and even chocolate-covered items. Locals love it for its beautiful interior as well as for the gorgeous custom cakes it creates.
Address: 517 Locust Street, Sterling, IL, 61081
- Baker Street Dixon
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Facebook/Baker Street Dixon This special bakery is known for its cakes, many of which feature chocolate. Additionally, scones, brownies, muffins, hot chocolate, and other cocoa-y goods keep locals coming back.
Address: 111 West 1st Street, Dixon, IL, 61021
- Folsom’s Bakery
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Facebook/Folsom’s Bakery In operation since 1942, this timeless wholesale bakery is the best in the area. Gourmet donuts, cakes, cupcakes, cookies, and much more abound.
Address: 319 1st Avenue, Rock Falls, IL, 61071
- Krumpets Bakery & Cafe
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Facebook/Krumpets Chocolate is everywhere at this bakery and cafe. Whether you come for a meal or coffee, you’ll likely find yourself also enjoying the Chocolate Trail when you visit this wonderful spot.
Address: 1016 4th Street, Fulton, IL, 61252
- Molly’s Bakery
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Facebook/Molly’s Bakery Pastries, bagels, desserts, and more are the prize-winners at this bake shop on the Blackhawk Chocolate Trail. Lunch is also served at this wonderful cafe.
Address: 108 West Market Street, Mt Carroll, IL, 61053
- The Village Bakery
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Facebook/The Village Bakery Whether you’re looking for something sweet or savory, you’ll find it here. Either way, you won’t be able to leave without a baked good.
Address: 101 North 3rd Street, Oregon, IL, 61061
Learn more about the Blackhawk Chocolate Trail on its website here.
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Facebook/Aurelio’s Bake Shop
Best known for a mocha cake and chocolate cake, this place does all sorts of chocolate goodies like brownies and even chocolate-covered items. Locals love it for its beautiful interior as well as for the gorgeous custom cakes it creates.
Address: 517 Locust Street, Sterling, IL, 61081
Facebook/Baker Street Dixon
This special bakery is known for its cakes, many of which feature chocolate. Additionally, scones, brownies, muffins, hot chocolate, and other cocoa-y goods keep locals coming back.
Address: 111 West 1st Street, Dixon, IL, 61021
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Facebook/Folsom’s Bakery
In operation since 1942, this timeless wholesale bakery is the best in the area. Gourmet donuts, cakes, cupcakes, cookies, and much more abound.
Address: 319 1st Avenue, Rock Falls, IL, 61071
Facebook/Krumpets
Chocolate is everywhere at this bakery and cafe. Whether you come for a meal or coffee, you’ll likely find yourself also enjoying the Chocolate Trail when you visit this wonderful spot.
Address: 1016 4th Street, Fulton, IL, 61252
Facebook/Molly’s Bakery
Pastries, bagels, desserts, and more are the prize-winners at this bake shop on the Blackhawk Chocolate Trail. Lunch is also served at this wonderful cafe.
Address: 108 West Market Street, Mt Carroll, IL, 61053
Facebook/The Village Bakery
Whether you’re looking for something sweet or savory, you’ll find it here. Either way, you won’t be able to leave without a baked good.
Address: 101 North 3rd Street, Oregon, IL, 61061
For more like this, check out these nine chocolate shops in Illinois that will make your sweet tooth explode.
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Address: 517 Locust St, Sterling, IL 61081, USAAddress: 111 W 1st St, Dixon, IL 61021, USAAddress: 319 1st Ave, Rock Falls, IL 61071, USAAddress: 1016 4th St, Fulton, IL 61252, USAAddress: 108 W Market St, Mt Carroll, IL 61053, USAAddress: 101 N 3rd St, Oregon, IL 61061, USA
