River Forest Chocolates was founded in 2010, after a lifelong passion for baking,cooking and creating delicious sweets by Madonna Fantetti-Slepicka, with a belief that "Chocolate makes life a little sweeter".

This charming River Forest shop opened March, 2011 at the intersection of Lake Street and Lathrop Avenue, in beautiful west suburban River Forest. The signature English Toffee and Caramels were the benchmark upon opening and continue to be sought after confections. This River Forest shop has grown and now offers a full compliment of chocolates and confections. Retro candy and "penny" candy have since become a favorite at this shop.

 In 2013, River Forest Chocolates was awarded the Illinois Green Business Association Award(IGBA). RFC is committed to  always keeping an eye to sustainable resources in the enviroment, production and packaging of their products.

In the Fall of 2017, River Forest Chocolates relocated just three blocks west on Lake Street in River Forest. The new larger space  at 7769 Lake Street has allowed RFC to “make life even sweeter”! With a new expanded kitchen and a much larger retail space, RFC has expanded product offerings to include many seasonal items as well as many imported and hard to find confections. Caramel apples, hand dipped ice cream bars, frozen chocolate bananas, vegan chocolates and seasonal barks are a few of the new favorties being offered.

 Chocolate is a wonderful way to thank guests, clients and friends. Perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, dinner parties, weddings, corporate gifts or just a little "Thinking of you!" delicacy. RFC will always make your gift memorable.

Highlight your next big day with  personalized individual favors,  a creative party/event tray or an entire sweet table. Always happy to design the ideal and memorable corporate gift that acknowledges and celebrates your business relationships. 

Let River Forest Chocolates make your next special occasion "a little sweeter”!

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