In my opinion Confections with Convictions is the best chocolatier in Kalamazoo and probably the state of Michigan and maybe the Midwest. Endless combinations of hand-dipped dark and milk chocolates in creative, mouth-watering varieties. There are also vegan chocolate and truffle options, along with many commercial products such as peppermint bark, cocoa, cookies, and bars by different brands. Each chocolate in the counter display is a small work of art, and the staff knows everything about how to place them into the boxes for maximum aesthetic appeal. Each box comes with an optional hand-drawn map that tells customers which bit of deliciousness is which. Great for gifting—yourself or others.
Kalib Watson
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July 04, 2024
My favorite chocolate shop in Kalamazoo! The owner here is a fantastic person, very kind and friendly, and all of his employees are the same. The missing of the company is also fantastic!
We've been coming here for years and love almost anything this shop makes. A wide array of vegan options, truffles and chocolates that use local products and produce, and very reasonable prices! We regularly use these chocolates as gifts and everyone loves them.
They're also doing cupcakes orders now from a great bakery in Grand Rapids! So many options here and all of them are fantastic.
Amy Cazes
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August 13, 2023
Confections with Convictions was a highlight of our Michigan experience. Dale scheduled a tour and learning experience for my family of six. From the moment we walked in, Dale exuded warmth and pride in this amazing shop that he has created with love. He immediately offered all of us a choice of truffle and they were just decadent. He even was knowledgeable about allergies and steered our decisions safely. Dale then sat with us to explain the chocolate making process and gave us the chance to taste everything from the cacao nibs to the dark, milk, and white chocolate. Then, he toured us through his lovely facility, introduced us to his staff, and shared the magic of chocolate making. Dressed in hairnets and aprons we then made chocolate bark. The kids got to select their mix-ins (fruits, nuts, salt) and then made their own bark. Dale led us through the process with such kindness. We could not have asked for a better experience and this will forever be a highlight of our trip. On the wall, there is a quote, “Transformation begins with love.” There’s no doubt that Dale has put great love into this special business. We will be recommending Confections with Convictions to all of our fellow travelers.
Bill Bassett
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September 05, 2024
Accidently found the best chocolate shop in the Midwest!!! Dale is a MASTER CHOCOLATIER! A very humble, thoroughly nice gentleman, and his champagne truffles, far exceed those flown in from Switzerland to Teuscher at the 900 Shops on Michigan Ave in Chicago! If you or someone you know is a chocolate lover, than Dale's confections are for you!!!
Jesse Guzman
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July 15, 2024
I love this place! Delicious truffles! A free sample for first timers! I got this amazing, dense, moist, fudgy, decedant brownie I had to eat in three seperate sittings becuase it was so deliciously rich.
That they specifically employ ex-cons is truly the gorgeous cherry on top of what is itself already just a solid confection shop. The staff and owner are just so lovely and seem to truly love their work. I really love the good they provide to the community!
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In my opinion Confections with Convictions is the best chocolatier in Kalamazoo and probably the state of Michigan and maybe the Midwest. Endless combinations of hand-dipped dark and milk chocolates in creative, mouth-watering varieties. There are also vegan chocolate and truffle options, along with many commercial products such as peppermint bark, cocoa, cookies, and bars by different brands. Each chocolate in the counter display is a small work of art, and the staff knows everything about how to place them into the boxes for maximum aesthetic appeal. Each box comes with an optional hand-drawn map that tells customers which bit of deliciousness is which. Great for gifting—yourself or others.
My favorite chocolate shop in Kalamazoo! The owner here is a fantastic person, very kind and friendly, and all of his employees are the same. The missing of the company is also fantastic! We've been coming here for years and love almost anything this shop makes. A wide array of vegan options, truffles and chocolates that use local products and produce, and very reasonable prices! We regularly use these chocolates as gifts and everyone loves them. They're also doing cupcakes orders now from a great bakery in Grand Rapids! So many options here and all of them are fantastic.
Confections with Convictions was a highlight of our Michigan experience. Dale scheduled a tour and learning experience for my family of six. From the moment we walked in, Dale exuded warmth and pride in this amazing shop that he has created with love. He immediately offered all of us a choice of truffle and they were just decadent. He even was knowledgeable about allergies and steered our decisions safely. Dale then sat with us to explain the chocolate making process and gave us the chance to taste everything from the cacao nibs to the dark, milk, and white chocolate. Then, he toured us through his lovely facility, introduced us to his staff, and shared the magic of chocolate making. Dressed in hairnets and aprons we then made chocolate bark. The kids got to select their mix-ins (fruits, nuts, salt) and then made their own bark. Dale led us through the process with such kindness. We could not have asked for a better experience and this will forever be a highlight of our trip. On the wall, there is a quote, “Transformation begins with love.” There’s no doubt that Dale has put great love into this special business. We will be recommending Confections with Convictions to all of our fellow travelers.
Accidently found the best chocolate shop in the Midwest!!! Dale is a MASTER CHOCOLATIER! A very humble, thoroughly nice gentleman, and his champagne truffles, far exceed those flown in from Switzerland to Teuscher at the 900 Shops on Michigan Ave in Chicago! If you or someone you know is a chocolate lover, than Dale's confections are for you!!!
I love this place! Delicious truffles! A free sample for first timers! I got this amazing, dense, moist, fudgy, decedant brownie I had to eat in three seperate sittings becuase it was so deliciously rich. That they specifically employ ex-cons is truly the gorgeous cherry on top of what is itself already just a solid confection shop. The staff and owner are just so lovely and seem to truly love their work. I really love the good they provide to the community!