Experience one of the many shops in Bishop Hill, IL

An old-time mercantile complete with wooden floor and the store shelves offering a plethora of gourmet foods, confections and souvenirs. Over 80 different varieties of bulk candy, sold by the piece or the pound Swedish fish to triple-dipped malted milk balls, Finnska licorice to caramel cheesecake fudge, you’re sure to find something to satisfy your sweet tooth. A sample of the gourmet foods offered, Bond-ost cheeses, Abba herring, Wasa crackers, lingonberries, Anna’s cookies and more. Coffee lovers, might we suggest, Lingonberry Creme Brulee for a delicacy to take home. A Swedish gift to remember your visit? Select from Dala horses, Tomtes and straw Julbocks or a Danish iron candle holders, don’t forget the candles.

NEW ONLINE STORE!

If you’re not quite ready to venture out and visit Bishop Hill in person, you can still get your favorite flavored coffee, Swedish fish and other candy, Swedish food (lingonberries and Swedish meatball mix!), and authentic Swedish gift items (Dala horses and tomte dolls!) online and have them shipped!

Click here for the online store:  The Colony Store in Bishop Hill