The Sweet Spot Hillsboro

The Sweet Spot Hillsboro Your local candy destination featuring a wide selection of candy, sweets, ice cream & craft sodas

It’s caramel apple season!!! We’ll be stocked with Bobby's Frozen Custard, Inc. caramel apples through the end of the ye...
09/11/2026

It’s caramel apple season!!! We’ll be stocked with Bobby's Frozen Custard, Inc. caramel apples through the end of the year!

We're THRILLED to announce our Boro Bar '26 wrapper design contest winners! Thank you to everyone who submitted a design...
09/04/2026

We're THRILLED to announce our Boro Bar '26 wrapper design contest winners! Thank you to everyone who submitted a design. We were so impressed with the creativity, thoughtfulness and effort!

After reviewing nearly 275(!) entries, we decided to select one design for each of the 8 flavors that we'll offer this year.

Congratulations to the following artists:

• Ryker Holtshulte
• Cashlyn Hanger
• Kaylee Hood
• Betsy Reed
• Grant Cooper
• Sawyer Chappelear
• Mila Ruppert
• Camden Burke

Each design will be professionally converted into wrappers by Danielle N. Seago - Illustrator and available later this year when the Golden Ticket Boro Bars hit the shelf!

After a long renovation process, we're excited to announce two 'Sweet Stays' short term rentals above our The Sweet Spot...
09/02/2026

After a long renovation process, we're excited to announce two 'Sweet Stays' short term rentals above our The Sweet Spot Highland shop!

Each unit is equipped with a Candy Land mural, candy cart, plenty of sweets-inspired decorations and is managed by our friends at Feyerabend Properties!

Gumdrop Way sleeps up to 6 while Candy Cane Lane sleeps 10 - perfect for a sweet staycation or birthday party (party packages available!).

Learn more and get a taste of what it's like to live above a candy shop --> https://www.trythesweetspot.com/sweet-stays

Only a few days left to submit your designs for this year’s Boro Bar wrappers! Download the template at trythesweetspot....
08/27/2026

Only a few days left to submit your designs for this year’s Boro Bar wrappers!

Download the template at trythesweetspot.com/goldenticket!

Submissions due by 8/31!

🥹 Stryker, you’ve got a job waiting for you in a few years!
08/25/2026

🥹 Stryker, you’ve got a job waiting for you in a few years!

They’re not candy, but they are sweet! Mystery Bao Buns available while supplies last!
08/20/2026

They’re not candy, but they are sweet! Mystery Bao Buns available while supplies last!

Calling all artists, creatives, chocolate lovers and Sweet Spot fans - we need your help designing this year's Golden Ti...
08/11/2026

Calling all artists, creatives, chocolate lovers and Sweet Spot fans - we need your help designing this year's Golden Ticket Boro Bar wrappers!

Use the link below to download our contest form and draw your very own wrapper design. We'll turn our favorite design(s) into our official 2026 Boro Bar wrappers!

Submit your entry at The Sweet Spot or email a scan/photograph of your design to [email protected] by 8/31.

Download here: https://www.trythesweetspot.com/goldenticket

***UPDATE: with the rain delay for the kiddie parade, we will open today (Thursday) at 12!***Who’s ready for Old Settler...
08/04/2026

***UPDATE: with the rain delay for the kiddie parade, we will open today (Thursday) at 12!***

Who’s ready for Old Settlers Days of Hillsboro, IL!! We’ll be OPEN Wednesday 12-6pm and Thursday 10-6pm!

And new this year, find the Sweet Spot tent in front of our shop with a small taste of the goodies we have in store.

See you there!

07/29/2026

We're so excited to announce the grand opening of our 3rd (more like 2.5?) location!

Introducing our new Sweet Spot 'Express' candy stand located in Capri Market - Hillsboro!

Featuring 50 Pick-N-Mix bins filled with our most popular bulk candy, TikTok-trending viral sweets, nostalgic classics & more, think of it as a greatest hits selection from our store.

HUGE thank you to the ultra talented David Powell who helped bring all our crazy ideas to life in this beautiful fixture: sound system, fragrance diffuser, dual display screens, LED lights & more.

Find us near the checkout aisle on your next visit!

07/28/2026

HUGE thank you to everyone who came out to help us celebrate our anniversary this weekend & everyone who has supported The Sweet Spot the past 3 years. Special shoutout to Haven for the awesome plushie unboxing video :). We sold out of the plushies way faster than expected so apologies to anyone who wasn’t able to get one but we’re planning a follow up for the holidays this year so stay tuned!

Address

317 S Main Street
Hillsboro, IL
62049

Opening Hours

Tuesday 12pm - 6pm
Wednesday 12pm - 6pm
Thursday 12pm - 6pm
Friday 12pm - 6pm
Saturday 12pm - 5pm
Sunday 12pm - 5pm

Telephone

+12172509684

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