{"id":15606,"date":"2019-10-30T15:45:12","date_gmt":"2019-10-30T20:45:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/visitmo.com\/articles\/missouris-sweetest-stops\/"},"modified":"2025-05-23T09:08:46","modified_gmt":"2025-05-23T14:08:46","slug":"missouris-sweetest-stops","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.visitmo.com\/articles\/missouris-sweetest-stops","title":{"rendered":"Missouri&#8217;s Sweetest Stops"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Peanuts&#8221; creator Charles M. Schultz once said, &#8220;All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn&#8217;t hurt.&#8221; Missouri has so many amazing places to satisfy even the biggest chocolate craving, you might want to take a road trip for your sweet tooth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitmo.com\/things-to-do\/christopher-elbow-chocolates\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Christopher Elbow<\/strong><\/a>, Kansas City: With craft chocolate, decadent bonbons and seasonal treats, this nationally recognized chocolatier is a don&#8217;t-miss stop for any traveler.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.visitmo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/large-Christopher-Elbow-Chocolates--1200x800.jpeg\" alt=\"A shop person hands a customer a box of chocolates. 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It&#8217;s available at lots of places, but you can get it direct from the factory here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/askinosie.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Askinosie Chocolate<\/strong><\/a>, Springfield: Indulge in award-winning chocolate that not only tastes good, it does good. Learn how during a tour of the factory, offered every Tuesday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitmo.com\/things-to-do\/chocolate-chocolate-chocolate-company\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Chocolate Chocolate Chocolate Company<\/strong><\/a>, St. Louis: Get hands-on with a free tour of the factory where the handmade chocolates are made \u2013 and enjoy a free sample at the end.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you like your sweet treats with a side of nostalgia, Missouri has a large helping of old-fashioned small town (and big city) soda fountains. You can&#8217;t get a meal for 30 cents like you could in the 1940s, but you can still sit at a classic lunch counter and order up a phosphate or root beer float.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitmo.com\/things-to-do\/crown-candy-kitchen\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Crown Candy Kitchen<\/strong><\/a>, St. Louis: With a vintage juke box, Coca-Cola collectibles and a soda fountain, Crown Candy has the best of both worlds \u2013 candy and ice cream plus lunch and dinner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oldvillagemercantile.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Old Vintage Mercantile<\/strong><\/a>, Caledonia: Get swept back in time at this authentic circa 1909 mercantile with its old-fashioned candy, fudge, homemade premium ice cream and lots of vintage fun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sodaandscoops.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Soda and Scoops<\/strong><\/a>, Rolla: Get your kicks \u2013 as well as candy, soda and ice cream \u2013 on Route 66. Enjoy an old-fashioned, hand-scooped ice cream soda served by a real soda jerk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sodafountain-stl.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>The St. Louis Union Station Soda Fountain<\/strong><\/a>, St. Louis: This new offering at Union Station is old school but so cool. Check out classic favorites with over-the-top twists and enjoy the Fire and Light Show from the patio.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/mdt-visitmo-cdn.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/medium-St.-Louis-Union-Station-Soda-Fountain-1.jpeg\" alt=\"A young woman drinks a cookie monster themed shake with cookie pieces, candy and a striped straw.\" class=\"wp-image-43912\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mdt-visitmo-cdn.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/medium-St.-Louis-Union-Station-Soda-Fountain-1.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/mdt-visitmo-cdn.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/medium-St.-Louis-Union-Station-Soda-Fountain-1-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/mdt-visitmo-cdn.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/medium-St.-Louis-Union-Station-Soda-Fountain-1-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/mdt-visitmo-cdn.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/medium-St.-Louis-Union-Station-Soda-Fountain-1-600x400.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.clintonssodafountain.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Clinton&#8217;s Soda Fountain<\/strong><\/a>, Independence: The charm and tradition of the old-fashioned soda fountain continues right down to the checkerboard floor and 100-year-old marble counter. You&#8217;ll find all the classics, but when in doubt, order Harry&#8217;s Favorite \u2013 a butterscotch sundae with chocolate ice cream \u2013 named for Harry S Truman, who worked at a soda fountain in the same location.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitmo.com\/things-to-do\/saults-drug-and-soda-fountain\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Saults Drug Store<\/strong><\/a>, Fulton: Just like in the old days, this independent pharmacy features an old-fashioned soda fountain serving cones, shakes, malts and phosphates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is just a sampling to help you get started. You can find many more sweet shops throughout the Show-Me State.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#8220;Peanuts&#8221; creator Charles M. Schultz once said, &#8220;All you need is love. 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