We have visited this location twice. The first time we did the tour and it was lots of fun…read more Great chocolate. Don't miss the Oops section. You might luck out and find some less than perfect looking chocolates for much less!

Enjoyed the free chocolate tour and then some holiday shopping! The woman who helped me select my…read moreindividual chocolate candies was very friendly and knowledgeable, helping my daughter calculate the cost of each of the items. We went with Euro dark, birthday cake, salted caramel, champagne, raspberry, and root beer! We booked the free tour for our group ahead of time, and I would recommend that, especially at busier times of the year. Parking was easy, and there were plenty of signs offering direction. Our tour lasted approximately 20-30 minutes and our guide was friendly and patient with our excited group of kids who needed an occasional reminder to stay back from the chain dividing the tour group area from the production floor. The kids were fascinated, and it was cool to watch the chocolatiers in action, slicing caramel slabs into squares to be turned into hundreds and hundreds of candies. The sample chocolates at the end of the tour were delicious! We got to choose between chocolate peppermint bars and caramel snowmen. Next time, I'd like to make a stop in the cafe and see what that's about.

A small-town gem I stumbled upon while in Maplewood! They have a great variety of chocolates for…read moreevery taste, creamy milk chocolates, rich dark chocolates, and fruity flavors as well. The store is packed with goodies, making it impossible to leave empty-handed. You truly can't pass this place without finding the perfect gift for someone in your life. The staff was very friendly and took the time to explain everything they offer, which made the experience even better. Parking is not available directly at the store, but there's a large strip mall across the street with plenty of parking spaces, so it's still very convenient to visit.

Kakao is a great local chocolate shop! They have many award-winning offerings. They also have lots…read moreof specific STL decorated items and Missouri ingredients. I've done a tasting class here before which was super fun. Great place to grab tasty chocolate for yourself or for a gift.

I had the pleasure to stop in during the STL Bakery Crawl and many other times in store and at the…read more@stlcoffeefest. The chocolates are exquisite! I highly recommend the toffee and the dark chocolate salted caramels! Also the hot chocolate mix is to die for! The staff is friendly and helpful. The ambiance is very clean and inviting for displaying chocolate.

I absolutely love these chocolates! The designs are truly amazing and colorful and the flavors are…read moreto die for! If you ever need a gift for someone, I recommend gifting a box of these chocolates! They have gift boxes available during certain holidays so order ahead to be sure they won't sell out. I follow them on insta and always find their videos of the candy making process so fascinating! Everything is just designed to beautifully that it's almost hard to eat the chocolates, but once you appreciate the design for a bit, trust me, eating the chocolate is worth it! The workers are always so friendly and they make recommendations if needed. There is a mall lot outside to park, but if needed, there is some street parking nearby too.

Still very good! +…read more Ambiance is a tiny store inside Frontenac. ++. Chocolates ofc! I grew up eating Bissinger's and they carry one of my faves.... dark chocolate covered orange peels! There aren't many chocolatiers who do orange peels right and they have the magic recipe :). There are many things chocolate here but I came for their dark orange peels and emptied half of their tray! +. Price is higher and typical of chocolatiers. Nothing outrageous. +. Service was alright. Not knowledgeable but friendly. + Parking is a mall lot and shared Enjoy!

I have a family member who is obsessed with old-fashioned Molasses Puffs. These are hard to find,…read morewhich makes giving them as a gift even more special. Bissinger's Handcrafted Chocolatier offers Molasses Puffs in both Dark Chocolate and Milk Chocolate, packaged in 15-ounce tubes. I really wish these were a bigger seller and available at the counters...we'd stop by so much more often! My personal favorite is the Bear Claws Royales, absolutely delicious. The drinks here are great, too. Gifts from Bissinger's can brighten anyone's day!

My wife loves their croissants and tarts, and she has high standards for such things. We often stop…read moreby there on our way home from the Missouri Botanical Garden.

Came here needing to bring something sweet to a friends house - what a place…read more Genuinely would be here weekly if i lived in town Service was equally as good as the food looked and tasted!!! Thank you again for being apart of our day!

I know it sounds strange to go to the bakery of an award-winning pastry chef/ baker and get the…read moreRoast Beef sandwich, but there it is. I love this sandwich! Roast Beef, horseradish aioli, white cheddar, red onion on a poppy seed challah, oh my. On this day, they had something on the sweet side that caught my eye, a blueberry cream cheese Danish. I am always drawn to blueberry so I couldn't pass it up. I am not much of a sweet eater, hence the Roast Beef sandwich love but every once in a while, there is a sweet treat that I really love and this was one of those times! It was sweet, flaky, and delicious! I had a taste in the car and would have had another 1/4 after the sandwich but I ate the whole thing, I just couldn't stop. I hope they do and hope they don't have this more often!

Seriously, Five Stars is not enough for Nathaniel Reid Bakery. I'd give them a 10 Star rating if I…read morecould. The shop is pristine. The display cases are filled with works of art, that taste delicious. The staff is cheerful, friendly and all of them dressed in uniforms gives a feeling of professionalism. I enjoyed a Smoked Ham and Gruyere Croissant and a black coffee in house. I was to have a seat at the counter in their front window and relax while my dogs were at the doggie spa up the street. The croissant was super-super flakey and the smoked ham paired beautifully with the gruyere cheese. I couldn't come to NRB and not take home a couple of sweet treats. My favorite treat was the Raspberry Lemon Financier. It was so good the next morning with my home brewed coffee. Then that evening I enjoyed a Lemon Cake whose name I cannot recall. It exceeded moistness and the strong lemon flavor was just what I like. In addition to my treats, I got a Chocolate Chip Pecan Cookie for my fur-babies pet stylist as part of her tip. My only dislike and it's minor, is that they serve Kaldi's Coffee. I'm glad they are supporting another local small business, but I am not a fan of their product. Typically when I know a cafe serves Kaldi's, I pass on the coffee, but I made an exception here.

Love love love this place! My Apple was made fresh to order and the English Toffee is the best I've…read moreever had! Definitely recommend coming here

Just happened upon this hidden gem! Bought a few things. All were delish! The owner was so…read moresweet! Can't wait to go back!

Inside, it's incredibly minimalistic, quiet and scary at first, but I want to assure you this place…read morehas some great candy. I am a huge fan of their chocolates and the candy apples look like they are to die for. Service was decent and nothing special, but candy was amazing. I reccomend their non pareils, if I were you, give this place a try.

WOW...so many choices, so little time. Delicious treats beautifully displayed. Friendly and…read moreefficient service. A little pricey, but worth the money for the quality.