There is nothing like handmade chocolate and candy. Luckily, here in Des Moines, we have a number of locally-owned shops, most in business for multiple decades offering all of your favorite sweets.
Here’s a roundup of our favorite places to get chocolates and other candies.
Chocolaterie Stam
2814 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines
This European-style chocolaterie has been making confections since 1913, from traditional bonbons to hand-crafted gelato, Belgian-style praliné, coffees, and more.
1000 Grand Ave, West Des Moines
Since 1985 they have been crafting handmade chocolates, cookies, caramels, gummies, and more. Order custom creations including gift boxes and towers.
This scratch confectioner is famous for its marshmallows. Also stop in for truffles, toffee, fudge, caramels, chocolates, and custom gifts.
For 35 years, Nan’s has been offering chocolates, cookies, bulk candies, Dutch letters, saltwater taffy, and fudge. Now under new ownership they also offer custom cakes and cupcakes.
519 SW 3rd Street, Ankeny
They have over 60 varieties of fine chocolates with many gluten-free options and an assortment of sugar-free chocolates. Plus, check out seasonal offerings like peanut brittle.
