Sweet Chocolate Shops for Your Valentine in Des Moines

Sweet Chocolate Shops for Your Valentine in Des Moines

Calling all Chocoholics!  Des Moines is filled with sweet treats sure to wow your little chocolate lovers. Mix up some family fun by creating a tour des chocolate for Valentine’s Day.  Here is a list of chocolate shops to get you started.  Bonus, many of these shops also have ice cream, other candy items and gift items available for purchase.  You can sample chocolate and get all of your Valentine’s shopping done at the same time!

 

Here’s 5 sweet chocolate shops in the Des Moines area: 

Beaverdale Confections

Where: 2641 Beaver Avenue, Des Moines
Phone: (515) 279-0553

This charming shop in Beaverdale has been making delicious candies at this location since 2010. While their marshmallows are what they’re known for, their hand-made truffles and candies, aren’t to be missed. Valentine’s inspired candies and nostalgic candy are also available. Basically, anything you get in this candy store is a little piece of bliss.

Chocolaterie Stam

Where: Valley West Mall, 1551 Valley West Drive, Suite 260, West Des Moines
Phone: (515) 457-8464

Where: 2814 Ingersoll Avenue, Des Moines
Phone: (515) 282-9575

It’s really all about the chocolate at this upscale chocolate shop. It’s a bit pricey, but the variety of choices and flavors make it all worth it. Enjoy the Champagne Bonbons or try a bit of everything with the assorted chocolate boxes. All chocolates are made in a nearly 100-year-old Dutch tradition. Specialty items and gelato are also available.  

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Chocolate Storybook

Where: 1000 Grand Ave, West Des Moines
Phone: (515) 226-9893

Enjoy a little piece of chocolate heaven at this quaint chocolate shop in West Des Moines. Whether you’re looking for a customized box of goodies or a bar of chocolate, you’ll be able to find it here. Chocolate Storybook is well-known for their chocolate covered bacon and unique flavors of cotton candy.  Their products can be purchased from multiple locations and venues around town.

Nan’s Nummies

Where: 501 Elm Street, West Des Moines, IA 50265
Phone: (515) 277-2201

This mom-and-pop shop in Valley Junction has a little something for everyone. Well known for their homemade fudge, Nan’s sells a wide variety of homemade chocolate confections, cupcakes, cookies, kettle corn and more.

Uptown Confections & Curiousities

Where: 519 SW 3rd Street, Ankeny, IA 50023
Phone: (515) 528-2406

This candy shop is a sweet addition to the Uptown Ankeny neighborhood.  This beloved local spot offers over 60 different chocolates to choose from.  With gluten and sugar free options. They also carry gummies and other confections to tempt your sweet tooth, as well as fun novelty gift items. 

 

 

What’s your family’s favorite chocolate shop in Des Moines?