This gourmet popcorn shop in Illinois has the coolest selection of plushies you'll want to get your hands on.  You'll leave with one of everything, plus delicious popcorn!

I'm a sucker for stuffed animals, especially if they're locally made.

This local gourmet popcorn shop in Illinois, Abe's, might be famous for their gourmet popcorn that's all made from scratch, but all their adorable plushies will be my #1 priority when I visit this shop!

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Abe's Carmelcorn Shoppe - Candy - Gifts - Belleville, Illinois

Make sure to clear your schedule when you make a visit here, you won't be in and out like you'd expect.  There's so much to explore at Abe's, like the plushies I'm obsessing over right now.

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JUST LOOK AT THE HUGE VARIETY THEY HAVE!

I love collecting food-inspired things, especially if they have a story behind them.  Luckily, Abe's has super cute storybooks you can pair with the plushies!

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OMG, it's not a popcorn shop without a popcorn plush.  I could spend all day in this place eating snacks and making unnecessary impulse buys.

Keep me away, it's all too cute!!!

Related: Where to Find the Best Popcorn in Illinois 

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Sports fans, they even have stuffed footballs, baseballs, basketballs, and soccer balls to add to your growing sports collection.

Take me out to the ballgame... take me out to Abe's....

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Okay, last photo I have to show you.

They even have a bird's nest display with bird plushies - you're kidding!  The creativity throughout the shop is such a vibe.

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Enough of my ranting... it's just too cute of a shop not to share with you.

If you thought finding gifts was hard for friends, maybe check out Abe's.  They're basically a one-stop-shop for everything you're looking for!

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Abe's is located at 101 E Main St, Belleville if you're looking for a fun place to adventure to with your friends and fam.  With so many hidden gems around Illinois, you're bound to find a place perfect for you!

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