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Fulfill a childhood dream and visit the Chocolate Chocolate Chocolate Company factory, candy kitchen and world headquarters! The Abel Family opened their new plant in 2012 and offers FREE factory tours 5-days-a-week! We will take you down onto the factory floor so you can see, hear, smell and taste chocolates right in front of your eyes! We will show you our candy kitchen and chocolate enrobers - so you can watch our candy makers hand make chocolates right in front of your eyes! Our Chocolate factory is becoming a popular St. Louis tourist destination, with over 50,000 visitors each year!

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February is National Chocolate Lovers' Month. When it comes to fine chocolates, Kansas City has some of the best in the country.

Christopher Elbow Chocolates

The flagship store for Christopher Elbow Chocolates is located at 1819 McGee Street in Kansas City, Missouri.

The biggest boost his business received was when Oprah’s magazine featured his chocolates in 2004.

The chocolates are sold nationwide, and Christopher Elbow says he's been trying to keep up with demand ever since.

This Valentine's Day gift box features a variety of Christopher Elbow's chocolates, including two of the popular chocolates the store sells -- the Fleur de Sel Caramel Chocolates and the fresh lemon.

Andre's Confiserie Suisse

Andre's Confiseries Suisse has been in business in Kansas City since 1955. It's a family tradition for the Bollier family.

Rene Bollier now runs the business, which has locations in Kansas City, Missouri, at 5018 Main St. and in Overland Park, Kansas, off 119th Street.

The business was started by Bollier's grandfather and grandmother. He said it's always been a part of his life. He came into the business about 20 years ago, along with his wife.

Andre's buys about 40,000 pounds of chocolate a year. It's imported from Switzerland, where Bollier's family hails from. Andre's proprietary brand is a blend of Swiss chocolates.

The best sellers at Andre’s are the chocolate covered almonds, which come in milk chocolate and dark chocolate.

Annedore's Fine Chocolates

Annedore’s Fine Chocolates is nestled in Westwood Hills, Kansas, near 50th Street and State Line Road.

Sheri Weedman has owned the quaint chocolate shop for 10 years, but Annedore’s has been around for much longer, about 30 years.

Annedore’s was started by a German pastry chef, named Annedore.

Annedore’s Fine Chocolates is open Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Ninety-percent of the chocolate is made on site. Some of the chocolate pieces are hand wrapped at the store.

If you’re wondering what the most popular chocolates are at Annedore’s -- truffles are the top seller, followed by the delicious chocolate turtles.

Panache Chocolatier

You'll find Panache Chocolatier & Cafe on Kansas City's Country Club Plaza.

Panache offers a variety of truffles, caramels, and chocolate bars.

Choco Poppo, which is chocolate-covered popcorn is noted as one of Panche's "classic" products.

Laura Little's Chocolates

If you're on a chocolate tour in Kansas City, one stop you should make is to Laura Little's Chocolates .

Laura Little's is located at 2100 W. 75th St. in Prairie Village, Kansas.

The candy shop has been in business since 1970, and offers a variety of chocolate candy and fudge.

Behind the Scenes: 7 Kansas City factory tours

Get a glimpse of how some products are made here in Kansas City with these seven factory tours. 

1. Roasterie Air-Roasted Coffee 

• Complimentary tours:
• Monday - Friday:  10:00 a.m., 12:30 p.m.
• Saturday:  8:30 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:00 p.m., 2:30 p.m.
• Sunday:  10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m.

2.  Boulevard Brewing Company 

• Free 60 minute tour
• Offered daily at regular intervals from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. 

3. Moon Marble Company

• Demonstrations of the Marble Making Process will be given Tuesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays throughout the year if glass artist available.
• Demos begin at approximately 10:00 a.m. or 10:30 a.m., shut down at approximately 3:00 pm
• Summer hours begin June 5: Monday- Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. with daily demos

4. Hallmark Visitors Center

• The Hallmark Visitors Center is situated all on one level and tours are self-guided.
• Admission is free. Reservations are required for groups of 15 or more.

5.Harley-Davidson Vehicle and Powertrain Operations

• Two tour options 
• Steel Toe Tour: Regular: $38.00, Groups of 16 or more: $35.00
• Classic Factory Tour: Tours begin at regular intervals between the hours of 9:00 am – 1:30 pm Monday through Friday.  First served basis for each day’s available tours.Free for walk-in groups of 9 people or less. 

6.Chip’s Chocolate Factory

• Family-sized groups, couples, or individuals can walk in and watch free demonstrations. 
• Group tours (10 people minimum) $5 per person.  

7. Shatto Milk Company 

• Appt. Only Tuesday – Saturday 10:30 am
• $5 per person
• Children 2 and Under Free

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This is where Kansas City Fudge® was developed in 1983, and where it is made today in over 40 flavors.  Chip's Chocolate Factory makes over 200 chocolate confections by hand.  Watch as treats are made right in front of you.

Go behind the scenes with 7 unique tours and demonstrations

From marbles and milk to beer and motorcycles, the Kansas City metro offers a wide range of factory tours and demonstrations for visitors to watch and learn about how their favorite products are made.

Tempt your taste buds

Founded in Kansas City in 1989,  Boulevard Brewing Co.  has grown to become the largest specialty brewer in the Midwest. Featuring hoppy mainstays like the Boulevard Pale Ale and Unfiltered Wheat—plus newcomers such as the Single-Wide I.P.A. and the easy-drinking Pilsner—it’s no wonder that the scene-stealer of the free factory tour happens to be the complimentary samples. Along the way, you’ll learn about the beermaker’s humble beginnings and witness its state-of-the-art brewing and bottling processes. During the summer, tours are offered seven days a week. (2501 Southwest Blvd., 816-474-7095) • blvdbeer.com

Journey “behind the bean”

KC’s caffeine scene wouldn’t be the same without bean baron Danny O’Neil. In 1993, he started  The Roasterie  inside the basement of his Brookside home. The specialty coffeemaker has since become a local staple, serving more than a million customers each year. Learn about the origins of coffee, as well as the roasting, cupping and blending of the bean on a free tour of the company’s factory. For a great souvenir, pick up a pack of The Roasterie’s signature Kansas City Blend. •  theroasterie.com

Satisfy your sweet tooth

Kansas City’s richest, creamiest fudge and mouth-watering chocolates are made fresh by hand before your very eyes at  Chip’s Chocolate Factory  in Crown Center. Free demonstrations are given to the public throughout the day and include a free sample. Be sure to try the Kansas City Fudge—a velvety, handmade confection available in 30 different flavors. •  chipschocolatefactory.com

Get the lowdown on dairy

Shatto Milk Company , a family-owned operation about 60 miles north of Kansas City in Osborn, offers interactive farm tours year-round. In addition to sampling many of Shatto’s tasty dairy products, visitors can also learn how milk is bottled, milk a cow and pet baby calves (some lucky visitors may even get to bottle-feed one). Tours of the 400-acre farm are available. •  shattomilk.com

See how your greetings are made

Located at the company’s headquarters in Crown Center, the  Hallmark Visitors Center delves into the 100-year history of the world’s largest greeting card maker. Discover the wonders of Hallmark creativity during this free tour; interact with artisans, watch the printing of cards, create your own bow or even enjoy a virtual visit with popular Hallmark characters such as Maxine, hoops and yoyo. •  hallmarkvisitorscenter.com

Find your marbles

Once the site of a potato-washing facility, the wonder emporium that is  Moon Marble Company  now houses timeless toys and every marble imaginable. From mibs and peewees to shooters and boulders, this place has it all. In addition to “knuckling down,” make time for the company’s free marble-making demonstrations to learn about marble history, the process of glass working and other fascinating marble facts. •  moonmarble.com

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Chip’s Chocolate Factory

2450 Grand Blvd , Kansas City , Missouri

Home to world famous Kansas City FudgeTM and a dizzying array of all handmade treats. Featuring imported Swiss Chocolate and time tested techniques, we make what we sell on site, right before your eyes. Your sweet tooth will thank you for visiting!!

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If you have ever watched "Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory," you have probably dreamed of setting foot inside a candy factory one day. Well, there are many working candy factories today in the U.S. that offer free or low-cost tours. They might not include Willy Wonka’s chocolate rivers or edible vegetation, but these factory tours can be a lot of fun.

Candy factory tours offer an exciting look at how beloved sweets are made behind the scenes, and in addition to seeing the assembly methods, visitors often learn about candy making and the history of the specific candy and candy company.

Touring a candy factory can be a great family activity since it appeals to all ages and is affordable—almost all of the tours listed below are free. (If you are a large group, it is always a good idea to call ahead to schedule a tour that can accommodate you). Best of all, candy tours often end with free samples of the merchandise, fresh off the assembly line.

Note that most of these candy factories use nuts in the process, so a tour would require special precautions for anyone with a nut allergy. Browse this listing of candy factory tours, see if there is one near you, and enjoy.

The main  Jelly Belly factory is located (appropriately enough) at One Jelly Belly Lane in Fairfield, California. The company was founded by Gustav Goelitz in 1869. As you may have guessed, jelly beans , in more than 50 flavors (including pomegranate and chili-mango) rank as its primary product. The self-guided tour is free, and it takes about 45 minutes to cover the quarter-mile area that includes interactive exhibits, films depicting the intricacies of candy making, and examples of Jelly Belly art. You can skip the line with a personal guided tour for one to six people included for a single fee, but you must make a reservation.

In Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin, you can visit the Jelly Belly warehouse and distribution center. Learn how these jelly beans are made on a free, 30-minute train ride through the facility complete with whimsical decorations and jelly bean characters fun for children and all kids at heart.

Theo Chocolate is considered one of the first organic, fair-trade certified chocolate makers in North America. Around since 2006, the factory is located in a former brewery building and trolley car depot in the Fremont neighborhood of North Seattle, Washington. About 60,000 visitors tour the factory per year. Tours have an admission fee except for free tours on Fremont Third Thursday. The guided tour is about one hour long, includes chocolate samples, but children under age 5 are not permitted on the tour. For those under age 5, a weekly children's storytime tour is offered. You can also book a private tour for groups of up to 24 people, which can include young children and babies.

Boehm's Candies

Boehm's Candies has been around since 1942 when Austrian Olympian runner Julius Boehms opened his first candy shop in the Ravenna area of Seattle, Washington. He later designed, built, and relocated his shop to an authentic Swiss-style Alpine chalet in the Issaquah foothills, which reminded him of home. Tours of the Issaquah production facility and shop are available during the summer months only for a small fee per person (under age 1, free). On a 40-minute tour, you can see how their famous truffles , caramels, and nut candies are made. Outside of the summer months, if you have a group of 10 or more, you can inquire about scheduling a tour.

Carl T. Hammond, Sr., founded Hammond's Candy Company in Denver, Colorado, in 1920. You can visit the factory and watch as treats like lollipops, candy canes, and other popular Hammond's treats are pulled, twisted, shaped, and packaged by hand. The 30-minute tour is free. No reservations are required, but you can call ahead. The tour is offered every 30 minutes on the hour and on the half. Children are welcome. Wheelchairs and strollers can access the facility.

The Sweet Candy Company first opened its doors in 1892 in Portland, Oregon. In the 1900s, the company moved to Salt Lake City, Utah, where it has been ever since. Sweet Candy Company remains family-owned and operated by the third, fourth, and fifth generations of the family. Their specialty is taffy , gummies, chocolate sticks, and the company produces 250 other candies. The tour is free, by appointment only, Monday through Friday. The guided tour includes fresh factory samples and educational and interactive stations.

The Cerreta Candy Company is a family-owned business founded in 1968 by Jim Cerreta, Sr., in Glendale, Arizona. He had learned the art of candy production in his father-in-law’s factory in Canton, Ohio. He then passed the skill on to his children and grandchildren. Four generations later, the business is going strong. Their signature candy is French mint chocolates followed closely by chocolate caramels and creams. The free, 30-minute guided tour is offered Monday through Friday at 10 a.m. and at 1 p.m. A VIP tour package is available for a small fee.

Visit The Candy Factory in Columbia, Missouri, and observe some of the traditional candy-making processes in use since they opened their doors in 1974. The Candy Factory creates chocolate assortments of truffles and, for free, you can take a sneak peek at the process through their viewing room.

When you think Kentucky, there are likely two things that come to mind: the Kentucky Derby and bourbon whiskey. It stands without question that Rebecca Ruth Chocolates in Frankfort, Kentucky, has tipped a nod to both in its lines of chocolate samplers and liquor-filled chocolates. From its famous bourbon balls to its Triple Crown Assortment, the selections are something you can only find in Kentucky. A 20-minute tour is available for a small fee. Children under 5 are free.

Walk the glass-enclosed, suspended "catwalk" and observe nine assembly lines producing 30,000 pounds of chocolates at the Anthony-Thomas factory in Columbus, Ohio. A tour guide explains each process step-by-step from the kitchens to the final packaging on a one-hour tour. View huge copper kettles where the gooey centers of some of the candies are created and take a look at the network of silver-wrapped pipes that carry liquid chocolate throughout the factory. The tour is available for a very small fee and is free for children under age 3. The admission fee can be applied to a candy purchase. No reservations are required.

Since 1875, Sanders fine chocolates have been woven into the fabric of Michigan culture. With chains throughout the Great Lakes region, it was the regional chocolate. With its own rich history since 1919, Morley Candy Makers bought Sanders in 2002. The Sanders and Morely Candy Makers chocolate factory tour in Clinton Township, Michigan, is great for all ages and it is free. Guided tours are available by appointment only. But you can stop by any day for a free self-guided kitchen tour.

Somebody at the helm was paying attention to marketing when developing the product lines at Webb's Candy in Davenport, Florida—each product is unique. From goat's milk fudge bars to citrus jelly candies made with real citrus juices, Webb's is the real deal. To learn more about them, take a free, self-guided tour

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Factory tours are available BY APPOINTMENT ONLY Monday through Friday from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm and some Saturdays. The tours last approximately 45 minutes. The cost is $5 per person with $4 redeemable at the end of your tour to purchase chocolates. Credit expires the same day as the tour and can only be used at the North Salt Lake Factory. Please call us at (801) 677-8888 to set up an appointment . This is a great opportunity for both children and adults to learn how chocolates are made.  We look forwarding to meeting you! Tour price includes chocolate and ice cream sampling.

 Tours are done at our factory located at the following address: BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

835 Northpointe Circle

North Salt Lake City, 84054

Phone: (801) 677-8888

Please note that if you are entering the address into your GPS, please use "North Salt Lake" and not "Salt Lake City" - we don't want you to miss our delicious chocolates!

Please note that part of our tour is not Handicap accessible but can be modified to accommodate everyone.

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Where is Chip's?

We are located in downtown Kansas City in the very popular family destination Crown Center, on the second floor.  Don’t worry about getting lost, just walk in Crown Center and follow your nose to the best indulgence Kansas City has to offer! 

What are your hours?

We close just 4 days a year: Christmas Day, New Year’s Day, Easter Sunday, and Thanksgiving.  Every other day is fair game for sweet-tooths!  Normal operating hours are:

Monday - Saturday: 10:00AM - 7:00PM - Sunday: 12:00PM - 6:00PM

Do You Really Make All That Stuff There?

YES WE DO!  95% of our product is hand-made on sight, each and every day!   CLICK HERE to watch our video!

Celebrating 35 Years

We are a family owned and operated Kansas City based small-business. Since we invented/developed Kansas City Fudge® and opened for business in June of 1983, sweet-tooth's from all over the globe have been treated to a special experience in "chocology".  We make every batch of our famous Kansas City Fudge® using techniques that were developed over 100 years ago when the confection known as "fudge" was first discovered.  Our beautiful marble tables and copper kettles are original to when we opened for business 35 years ago, and stand as a silent but unwavering commitment to use the finest techniques and the freshest ingredients. Our 35 year evolution into a nationally (and internationally!) known premium confectionery company has provided us with priceless knowledge and experience in hand-crafting the most tempting goodies you'll find in Kansas City.  We offer over 30 flavors of our irresistible Kansas City Fudge®, over 200 hand-made chocolate confections made with premium imported Swiss Chocolate, and hand-roast our very own Cinnamon Roasted Nuts.  We also carry a broad selection of delectable hand-made truffles, baked goods, our own hand-spun cotton candy, a wide selection of sugar-free chocolate, and a delicious selection of gourmet bulk candy; all of which means that there's something here for everyone.

Celebrating 40 years as “The Sweetest Place in Kansas City!” We are a family and locally owned Kansas City small-business. Since we developed Kansas City Fudge® and opened for business in June of 1983, sweet-tooth’s from all over the globe have been treated to a special experience in “chocology”.

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