The Sweetest Road Trip in Missouri Takes You To 6 Old School Chocolate Shops
By Beth Price-Williams|Published November 25, 2018
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Beth Price-Williams
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A professional writer for more than two decades, Beth has lived in nearly a dozen states – from Missouri and Virginia to Connecticut and Vermont – and Toronto, Canada. In addition to traveling extensively in the U.S. and the U.K., she has a BA in Journalism from Point Park University (PA), a MA in Holocaust & Genocide Studies from Stockton University (NJ), and a Master of Professional Writing from Chatham University (PA). A writer and editor for Only In Your State since 2016, Beth grew up in and currently lives outside of Pittsburgh and when she’s not writing or hanging out with her bunnies, budgies, and chinchilla, she and her daughter are out chasing waterfalls.
Chocoholics! Who’s up for a road trip to some of the best old-school chocolate shops in Missouri? Don’t worry if you’re not a chocoholic yet. After you’ve trekked across Missouri and had your fill of melt-in-your-mouth chocolate, you’ll join that special club of chocolate lovers who know that chocolate’s the perfect pick me up any time of the day or the night. Ready? Off we go to find some of the best Missouri chocolate!
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Get ready for the sweetest road trip to find some of the best Missouri chocolate of your life! Journey across Missouri, where you'll stop at some of the state's best chocolate shops. Even better? Tailor the road trip to your needs and your interests by adding stops or even removing stops. Ready? Let's go!
Let's start our decadently delicious road trip in the enchanting town of Hannibal. Chocolaterie Stam, which has locations in several Midwestern towns, sells a spectacular array of chocolates. Treat yourself to such delicious goodies as gourmet fudge, chocolate-covered strawberries, and bonbons. Then, after you've stocked up on chocolates, order a delicious gelato to keep you going to our next stop. It's certainly one of the best chocolate shops in Missouri. Find out more by visiting the official website for Chocolaterie Stam.
Kansas City, here we come! Our next stop takes us to Panache Chocolatier, which has been a Kansas City staple for nearly four decades. Sink your teeth into chocolate, dark chocolate, or caramel chocolate popcorn. Then, browse the assortment of chocolate on display, ranging from coconut clusters and peanut butter truffles to solid chocolate bars and peanut clusters. It will quickly become one of your favorite chocolate shops. Head to Panache Chocolatier's website to learn more about its sweet offerings.
Two words: Chocolate-covered apples. Hungry yet? Our next stop takes us to The Candy Factory in Columbia, where you'll find a selection of amazing chocolate-covered goodies. So, meander around the shop that sells traditional chocolate-covered pretzels, chips, and strawberries. And, some good news, too! The Candy Factory also features several sugar-free chocolate options. Learn more about The Candy Factory on the official website.
Craving homemade fudge? Well, our next stop just might have that craving working overtime. Grandma's Candy Kitchen makes 20 different flavors of its award-winning fudge including chocolate, peanut butter chocolate, caramel chocolate peanut, and chocolate nut. Pick your favorites. Then, stock up on handmade chocolate. Choose from such favorites as peanut clusters and chocolate-covered Oreos. Visit the Grandma’s Candy Kitchen website for more information on one of the best chocolate shops in Missouri.
Had your fill of chocolate yet? Doubtfully, right? Next, we're heading to Sweet Things Sweet Shop in Saint Genevieve. The charming candy shop sells an assortment of traditional chocolate boxes that are filled with such candy as chocolate covered caramels, dark chocolate, and milk chocolate. And, if you're looking for truffles in Missouri, well, they've got those too! Visit the official website of Sweet Things Sweet Shop to learn more.
And, now we end our sweet chocolate road trip to find some of the best Missouri chocolate in the enchanting town of St. Charles. Start your visit at Riverside Sweets with a delicious scoop of ice cream from Kemp's Dairy in Minneapolis. Then, peruse the generous selection of hand-dipped chocolates and fudge. Visit the official website of Riverside Sweets for more information.
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What is the largest candy store in Missouri?
The largest candy store in Missouri is Redmon’s Candy Factory in Phillipsburg. Established in 1995, this sweets shop is filled with every candy imaginable plus kettle corn, more than 20 flavors of fudge, more than 70 flavors of saltwater taffy, and glass bottles filled with nostalgic sodas. This is a must-visit candy store in Missouri.
What are some of the best old-fashioned candy stores in Missouri?
Some of the best old-fashioned candy stores in Missouri include the following:
The Candy Wizard in Kansas City has nearly 100 flavors of saltwater taffy as well as vintage types of candy people can remember from childhood.
Old Village Mercantile in Caledonia is home to over 600 types of candy. It’s a large general store everyone has fun exploring.
While more a soda fountain than a candy store, Soda and Scoops on Route 66 offers ice cream, soda, and a selection of old-fashioned candy. Established in the 1940s, this place is a trip back in time.
For those who love brittle, Davis Pure Sweets in Branson is a must-visit.
