The Sweetest Road Trip in Nebraska Takes You To 8 Old-School Chocolate Shops
By Delana Lefevers|Updated on January 26, 2023(Originally published January 22, 2023)
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As a lifelong Nebraskan, Delana loves discovering the many hidden treasures of her state. She has worked as a writer and editor since 2007. Delana's work has been featured on more than a dozen websites and in Nebraska Life Magazine.
What’s not to love about the heavenly and rich taste of chocolate? If you’re a fan of this sweet treat, it’s understandable that you’ll go the distance to find the best Nebraska chocolate when you’re in the state.
Does your chocolate usually come in the form of a bar that you pick up as an afterthought at the gas station? If so, you’re in serious need of some chocolate therapy. You’ll find it in the form of the following day-long Nebraska chocolate road trip that will take you to some of the tastiest and best chocolate shops in the eastern part of the Cornhusker State. Want to know more? Read on to discover the sweet treats you’ll get to indulge in during your delicious outing in Nebraska.
Bring your appetite as well as a couple of friends and get ready for this rich, delicious ride to some of the best chocolate shops in Nebraska. For your convenience, feel free to reference the following customized road map here.
Located in Master's Hand Candle Co. in Tekamah, Serendipity is a small chocolate factory that makes the classic Nebraska chocolates you love, along with plenty of new favorites too. Whether you're shopping for a holiday spread or a gift for a special someone, this cozy shop has exactly what you need to satisfy your sugar fix.
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2. Old Market Candy Shop, Omaha
Old Market Candy Shop, 1005 Howard St, Omaha, NE 68102, USA
This is one of the candy stores in Nebraska that'll make it feel as if you've had a flashback to your childhood. With tons of handcrafted chocolates crowding the glass counter and many other types of sweets and treats lining the walls, there's something here to please every taste. It's any candy lover's dream.
3. Chocolat Abeille, Omaha
Chocolat Abeille, 555 Cornhusker Rd Suite 210, Bellevue, NE 68005, USA
This delightful chocolate shop became an instant classic after opening in December 2017. As one of the best candy stores n Nebraska, you'll get to enjoy tasty artisan chocolates, local honey, and other delicious confections. This delectable stop will have you feeling like you've just breezed in from the streets of Paris. You'll also find some of the best chocolate in Nebraska here too.
4. Chocolaterie Stam, Papillion
Chocolaterie Stam - Omaha, 7474 Towne Center Pkwy #123, Papillion, NE 68046, USA
This local arm of a Dutch chocolate chain has unique handcrafted chocolates alongside hard-to-find packaged European confections sold at this candy store in Nebraska. Choose your own chocolates for a custom gift box - even if the only person you're gifting is you!
5. The Cordial Cherry, Omaha
The Cordial Cherry, The Shops of Legacy, 16939 Wright Plaza #143, Omaha, NE 68130, USA
If you love those boxed cherry cordials you get in the grocery store around the holidays, be prepared to be blown away by one of the sweetest candy stores in Nebraska. These chocolate-covered cherries are like nothing you've ever experienced. Creative flavor. combinations and fun designs make these little morsels an unforgettable treat.
6. Bakers Candies, Greenwood
Bakers Candies, 831 S Baker St, Greenwood, NE 68366, USA
This outlet store sells some of the very best Nebraska chocolates. You know those little meltaways in various flavors in the clear cellophane bags? This is where they're born - and getting them straight from the source is such an awesome experience. But don't limit yourself to those familiar wrapped morsels, because there's a whole lot more to discover here.
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7. Sweet Minou Chocolates (Cultiva Coffee Labs), Lincoln
Tucked into a corner of the Cultiva Coffee on Randolph Street is a small bean-to-bar chocolate operation that will knock your socks off. Sweet Minou chocolates pair perfectly with Cultiva's rich coffees, but they're just as delightful on their own. As you can see, the chocolates in this candy store in Nebraska are pretty too!
8. A Chocolate Studio, Lincoln, (relocated to Iowa)
Green Leaf Tea Company, 2917 Pine Lake Rd, Lincoln, NE 68516, USA
A Chocolate Studio takes up a small portion of Green Leaf Tea Company; it's a true artisan operation and the perfect way to end our sweet journey. Each little truffle is an exquisite work of art that's almost too beautiful to eat. Go ahead and eat them, though, and be delighted by the explosion of creative flavors within.
While one road trip can’t possibly include all the best candy stores in Nebraska, this three-hour drive is still a terrific way to bond with your family as you satisfy your craving for something sweet.
Have you been to any (or all) of the Nebraska chocolate shops on this road trip? If so, let us know which one(s) were your favorite in the following comments section.
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