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.

The entrance was a bit confusing. The cafe entrance is closer as you turn on the street, and the…read moreactual store and tour facility is the next building down. I parked a bit farther not thinking they were regular spots and assumed they were handicapped spots. The cafe building seems multiple decades newer, and the shop and tour building seems to need updates, it doesn't read luxury or expensive chocolates. Got a few bags of the oops chocolate and a 1/2 pound of the chocolate covered strawberries with my mom. We liked all of it, but the deal finder in me really loved the oops chocolates. We didn't do the tour due to time, I'm curious what it's all about. I do know they give you some sort of free chocolate at the end.

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!

Has the best whipped coffee ever here!! The macarons are always a delight as well! There is…read moresomething new to try every time I come in and I love sitting in the chic cafe. The ladies behind the counter are wonderful as well! Make this a spot to check out!

I'd give this one star if possible. I really hate to leave negative reviews but I have to update…read morethe one I left 8 years ago. I had been a frequent & loyal customer here for many years. Last year, (I waited that long) I sent Simone, the owner, a message on instagram to let her know I was frustrated about having trouble getting any of the crème puffs she was constantly advertising. They were one of my favorite pastries she made. (Obv not super important I just thought she may not know & what could it hurt giving her some input from a customer, she may know know?) In this message I also told her how long I'd been supporting her & why and how much I loved her bakery. She is black, female, and truly an artist and master at her craft. With a good personality, That being said; she unleashed her fury on me, one of the angriest most condescending messages I had ever read. Not sure if I caught her on a bad day or she just doesn't handle feedback well. I was stunned and disappointed. Either way, I would never consider stepping foot into her bakery ever again. Her window has maybe 5 things to choose from. It's pretty sad, but there were 2 items I love love loved, and I drove out of my way and paid top dollar for those items. She's by far one of the most expensive bakeries in St. Louis, but I enjoyed supporting her I thought she was great. And she has a moving story. Sadly she doesn't know how to handle customers or feedback. I'm in customer service, 30 years, that's not how you do it, I still think she's a cool Person but not enough to support her. We have a ton of fabulous bakeries here I'd rather go to like Nathaniel Reid or Russell's or MO baking co....

In Missouri and thought I wouldn't find anything good to ever eat, until we stumbled across this…read morebakery that ended up being an award winning pastery chef and James beard award winner. Got 2 sandwiches for lunch: the smoked pork and the roast beef sandwhich. Still can't decided which one was better because both were DELISH. The focaccia on the smoked pork was sooo soft and fluffy and light, combination of coleslaw with the pork was perfect. I thought there was no way the roast beef could be as good yet once again proven wrong. The challah was perfect and whatever cheese they had with the roast beef sandwhich was perfect. Pro tip: you can ask for the sandwiches to be heated up! As for the desserts: I really wanted a cake sweet treat but my eyes were bigger than my belly could handle. Got the maple pull, chocolate almond croissant , and ham and gruyere croissant. Which I cannot wait to eat tomorrow for breakfast!! Place is busy but moves fast. Side chairs and table to sit along the window.

Ugggggggh this bakery is so gooood. They have a pavlova cake (my favorite) but we already exceeded…read moreour baked goods budget and that was a $45 cake. We stopped by on a whim once I realized how relatively close it was and not in the city. The parking lot is very small and shared with other businesses so depending on when you arrive, it can be full. We were greeted by the team! There is only window seating (maybe 6 chairs total) so majority ordered to go The pastry case was a gold mine of treats and various cakes! While my husband and I thought about our order, they got drinks started for us: an iced tea and a vanilla latte. We ended up with: smoked pork sandwich, prosciutto sandwich, caia (vanilla bean mousse cake), a chocolate croissant, a cheesy focaccia roll. The breads for the sandwiches were great and soft after being warmed up! My toddler loved the caia and refused to share with us. I liked their chocolate croissant and it would have been ideal with a hot cup of coffee. I highly recommend for literally all occasions!

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.