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DeBrand Fine Chocolates

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“ Parents have been getting me and my siblings chocolates from DeBrands for Christmas for as long as I can remember. ” in 12 reviews

“ Shoutout to my tour guide Taylor for being so informative and entertaining at the same time! ” in 3 reviews

“ The ice cream sundaes , chocolate trees, cozy ambiance and the friendly staff make this such a special place. ” in 5 reviews

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10105 Auburn Park Dr

Fort Wayne, IN 46825

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We strive for one thing: that your first bite into a fresh, exquisite DeBrand chocolate is a remarkably luxurious experience. Fine Chocolates Assorted Boxes Ice Cream Coffee Gifts Parties Meetings Business Gifts Custom Gifts …

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Forget love... id rather fall in chocolate! I came by Debrand Fine Chocolates because I am a chocolate lover. I had some Debrands a few times when I saw it in stores and loved it. My family has never had any, and while I was perusing their website one day, I discovered that not only is it made in Fort Wayne, you can actually take a tour of the factory for only $10! So i told my family and we came at the end of November 2023. The facility is beautiful. When we got there we paid our $30 and were given vouchers/rebate on chocolate we buy there that day for that same amount! Neat! While waiting for the tour to start, i walked around and looked at the different chocolate they had for sale. I also discovered they make ice cream and shakes as well! I didn't try it, but I bet it tastes heavenly. They then took us to a room for the first part of the tour. The room is used for events/celebrations/weddings that you can rent. While there we watched a brief video on the company's history. We then were taken on a walking tour of the factory that also in included sampling the chocolate! Omg! It was so delicious!!!! After the tour I went back and used those rebates to make purchases. Instead of being selfish and using it to buy chocolate for me, i bought chocolate for three friends I have to send to them for Christmas! One of them loved it so much, she said it has become her favorite brand of chocolate! Great experience! Loved every moment of the tour! Loved the chocolate! Loved putting a smile on a friend's face!

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There isn't much to see in Fort Wayne so if you are in town and have seen the fort and been to a Tin Caps game you will be looking for something else to do. This chocolatier is worth going to see. Good selection of truffles, candies, specialty bars etc... the chocolate is very good with the best truffle being the Key Lime Pie truffle.. wow was that ever good..and the seating area is welcoming. Service is nice as well. Go get some chocolate!

Was driving through Fort Wayne and really was craving chocolate. Little did I know I was going to find this place!! I am blown away by DeBrand Fine Chocolates. The space was gorgeous and the people were so kind. It felt like a special place and I loved it. Definitely will be stopping by again when I have to drive through Fort Wayne again! The chocolate was AMAZING!

Visiting from out of town and all I can say is WOW!! Decadent! Truffles! Chocolate lovers dream. I'm a dark chocolate lover, so you can imagine how difficult it is to resist the temptation to buy most everything behind the glass here. OMG, I am so going to come back here when I visit again. I think I gained 15 lbs just looking at what was in the case. I even bought gifts for family and friends while we were here. The folks behind the counter are extremely helpful. We even came back to get a little something for the helpful and friendly hotel staff at where we were staying.

Whenever I visit Fort Wayne I make it a point to visit DeBrand. It's a cute store that has beautiful chocolates but for me the star of the show is the sundaes. A scoop of vanilla ice cream is place in your choice of a dark or milk chocolate bowl and then topped with your choice of milk or dark chocolate, raspberry, or peanut butter. I've tried several variations at this point and my tried and true is the milk chocolate bowl topped with milk chocolate and raspberry. The chocolate is so smooth and the raspberry is tart and pairs so well with it. The ice cream isn't anything to write home about but for me it's just a vessel for the rest of the dish :) It is a bit pricey at $11 but it's so worth it. If you are a fan of peanut butter, I suggest trying it. It has like little crispies in it and it's pretty light. It pairs really nicely with either chocolate.

Sundae with milk chocolate and raspberry

What a fabulous place. If ever there was an elegant chocolate store, this is it. With various seating areas available and of course the finest chocolate in town, the state, perhaps the country... I am personally a big fan of the salted caramel 5-packs. To me, one of those packs constitutes 1 serving. My favorite is the Connoisseur Collection, and my top 3 are: Passion - refreshing white chocolate fruit ganache in milk chocolate - accurate description, I like it because it is not overly sweet, maybe even a bit tart, fruity, light, yummy... Cassia - a Vietnamese cassia cinnamon ganache with a touch of sweet pear in milk chocolate - sounds weird but is so good, not the harsh cinnamon we are used to, but more like a little subdued undertone Raspberry Balsamic - Balsamic vinegar, sweet basil and tart raspberry in white chocolate - this sounds horrible, but it works. Be careful when biting into it as the center is a thick liquid which can drip all over. this is sweet and tart and fruity all over. I took a tour here over the weekend. I did learn a lot and enjoyed the samples along the way, however, I would advise to take the tour during the week when there are folks actually working in the various areas. I think that would make it much more interesting than to just look at the different stations. The same day coupon came in handy, as I bought up the store after the tour. Unfortunately they do NOT serve affogato at this location... booh

I love DeBrand chocolates and recently came to this location for the first time. It is bigger than the one at Jefferson Point I usually go to and a cute spot to meet up with a friend or go on a date. I did the chocolate tour with some friends and had a great experience! They give several samples during the tour and it's interesting to see the behind the scenes. You also get a coupon for your purchase that same day! Score!

The best chocolate, even better than Godiva! I order online & send as gifts, it's the perfect treat for anyone!

The ambiance was nice and the service was friendly and helpful. The chocolates were lovely and delicious, of course pricey which was expected. I look forward to returning.

I've been craving dessert lately that isn't a big tub of Kroger vanilla ice cream. I took my two younger sisters with me to try the famous Debrand's sundae that I've seen so many people rave and post about. When you pull into the parking lot, you can immediately tell how nice this chocolate place is with the pretty exterior, but the interior blew me away. It was nicely decorated and the chocolates were beautifully displayed in the glass cases at the counter. For the sundae, you have the option of choosing what kind of chocolate (milk or dark), the (2) toppings, and nuts (which are optional). It costs $8.50 for a plate of a small round of ice cream with the toppings decorating it. It was a bit pricey for the amount of ice cream on the plate. Overall, the sundae was great on a hot day and hit the sweet tooth craving. I'm glad I split it with my sisters though because it was a bit too sweet for me.

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All I can say about DeBrand Fine Chocolates is yum!  On a hosted trip to Fort Wayne, mom and I met up with our hostesses Jessa and Kristen at the chocolate store to get a chance to get acquainted face to face.

I find it interesting that the DeBrand Chocolate story, like the Vera Bradley story is about a young woman entrepreneur.  According to the history on their website, DeBrand Chocolate was started by Cathy Brand-Beere who combined her love of art and creativity in chocolate.  Growing up in a family with a confectionary business, she began her love affair with chocolate at the age of eight.  In 1987, she took her love to a new level and opened DeBrand Fine Chocolates in Fort Wayne.

Today DeBrand employees nearly 100 people with four retail shops in Fort Wayne and a mail order department that ships all over the world.  In 2010, they also stated a Wholesale Division selling  products to retailers.

When we were offered dessert, I am almost embarrassed to say we didn’t hesitate.  We selected this  amazing concoction with ice cream covered in a hardened chocolate, surrounded by pecans and drizzled with chocolate.  Words really can’t quite describe the taste especially for a chocoholic like me. You could choose to have dark or light chocolate, I chose light for the hard shell and dark for my drizzle.  It was so pretty we had to pause a minute before devouring ALL of it!

Besides the obvious food delights, you can even take a tour at DeBrands headquarters for a scant $5.00. If I had time that day that would have been right up my alley.  The store is bright, clean and fun! The biggest challenge is deciding what you want, that can be a timely choice.

If in the Fort Wayne area be sure to add a stop to DeBrand to your schedule, your palate will be glad you did!  Log onto DeBrand.com for more information!

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