The Amana Colonies may be the most unique small town in Iowa, a collection of villages paying tribute to the food and culture of old-world Germany. The odds are you’re going to be leaving stuffed and happy, but you’d be missing out if you left without stopping at The Chocolate Haus. This rustic country store featuring coffee, snacks, and a massive array of house-made chocolates is also the place you can find the best fudge in Iowa. If you’re lucky, you’ll get to see the old-school chocolate artisans that staff the place crafting it themselves from the finest local ingredients. It’s rich, decadent, and comes in a wide assortment of flavors – and you’ll want to try each one and then take some extra for the road!

Located in an old-fashioned wooden building, The Chocolate Haus is the only candy shop in Iowa where you feel like you're stepping back in time.
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The moment you enter, you'll be hit with the smell of sweet chocolate, and blown away by the massive selection of hand-made treats.
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How do you know it's handmade? You'll probably see some workers stirring, melting, and coating the treats as you walk through the store.
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No dessert at The Chocolate Haus is as famous as their homemade fudge, scratch-made and stirred in a copper kettle to be silky-smooth and delicious.
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You'll always find a wide selection of flavors, including favorites like chocolate, peanut butter, and maple.
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But you'll also find new and innovative flavors like dark chocolate sea salt raspberry, which prove the candy-makers in Amana definitely have some new tricks up their sleeve!
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And you'll want to make repeat visits, because there'll usually be a seasonal option like this sweet and tangy lemon sugar cookie fudge.
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For a unique twist on the classic fudge, try The Chocolate Haus' fudge drops - scooped into balls and dipped in melted chocolate for a bonus dose of richness!
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Have you visited The Chocolate Haus in Amana? Let us know about your candy haul, and tell us your pick for the best fudge in Iowa in the comments section! The Chocolate Haus is bringing in new treats all the time, so drop by their website and Facebook page for all the details. While you’re in Amana, did you know you can find delicious German food on every corner?

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The Chocolate Haus - Amana, 4521 220th Trail, Amana, IA 52203, USA