Albanese Candy Factory makes some of the best tasting candy in the area. They try to coordinate the season into their candy., so for the 4th of July, you’ll see a lot of American flag designs on their candy. They have a large variety of candy, but they’re most famous for their own gummies and chocolates.e. You can take tours of the factory and get to taste as much candy as you want. This place a fun summertime excursion, especially if you have a sweet tooth. Albanese Candy Factory is located on 1910 81st Ave in Merrillville, Indiana. Their hours never change only if it’s a holiday but regular hours are always 9am-8pm Sunday-Saturday