Our story began when Master Konditor-Confiseur André Bollier dreamed of opening his own chocolate shop. Now the business is run his grandson, Pastry Chef and Chocolatier René Bollier, who apprenticed under his grandfather and father, and trained in Switzerland.
Today, René and his wife Nancy continue to uphold the Bollier family tradition and have fully immersed themselves in the art of Swiss techniques and classic recipes. While honoring tradition, they are known for bringing their personal passion, ingenuity, and pride to create distinctive chocolate experiences for the community that has made André’s a Kansas City treasure for 65 years and counting.
We are dedicated to maintaining the tradition of Swiss confections and heritage of the Bollier family who for three generations have brought the same precision and beauty to chocolate making.
André’s is recognized in "The Book of Bests" as Best Domestic Boxed Chocolate. The books states, "André’s chocolates are not for the timid. The flavors are strong and rich. Exceedingly fresh and tender, they are worthy of any Swiss Confiserie".
The stable foundation that André built with his dedication to providing only the very best products and superior customer service continues to drive everything that the Bollier family, as well as the store's many long-time employees do.
What makes Swiss chocolate special? Its smooth and creamy texture is the result of extended ‘conching’ which acts to evenly distribute cocoa butter within the chocolate while promoting flavor development through frictional heat, oxidation and the release of volatiles and acids. The prolonged conching in our milk chocolate caramelizes the sugars, giving the chocolate a distinct caramel taste. In the darker chocolate, it helps to highlight the cocoa notes, creating a rich yet balanced flavor profile.
We strive to create the very best in luxury products, using only the highest quality ingredients. We work with partners who carefully select the best cocoa beans from around the world, and our partners work directly with cocoa farmers to ensure safe, fair and sustainable trading practices. We use non-GMO, fairly-traded, ethically-sourced and sustainably-grown cocoa in our signature and single origin chocolate. We blend these premium cocoa beans to produce chocolate products that showcase exceptional flavor and texture in every bar, candy, truffle or other confection that we create. When you take a bite of our chocolate, you can taste the difference.
As we take each step in the chocolate making process seriously, from the cocoa farm to your taste buds, we strive to maintain the highest of standards in all of our processes from start to finish. Our proprietary blends of Swiss chocolate enable you to savour the balanced, subtle and delicate flavor in every bite. Whether its creamy milk chocolate or rich, dark chocolate, we create our products from the finest raw materials with a dedication to quality, innovation and tradition.
“The chocolate-enrobed orange peels, roasted almonds, and marzipan sticks are absolute classics that need no improvement."
“Andre’s makes some of my favorite candies to send (and receive). Its gift box offers the best selection, with an assortment of chocolate-covered fruits and nuts as well as other unique European sweets."
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“Taste tradition with the Swiss heritage gift box. The Engadiner Nut Torte is the piece de resistance and eats like the grown-up candy bar of your dreams."
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“Made in collaboration with J. Rieger & Co., these KC Whiskey Caramel Drops can be enjoyed on their own or dropped into a hot beverage for added flavor."
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“If you're looking for edible treats, Andre's Chocolate is your one-stop shop. This third-generation family-owned business has the highest quality chocolate in the country."
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“André's is the real deal. The Kansas City-based company deals in chocolate-covered orange peels, candies and caramels—among a treasure trove of other treats."
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“André’s Confiserie Suisse is known for its traditional Swiss Christmas tea cookies packaged in a bright red box featuring a traditional Swiss paper cut."
“Got a sweet tooth? André’s Confiserie Suisse has been a beautiful, stylish, KC favorite for more than half a century—settle in for vol au vents or a healthy portion of quiche, before succumbing to the riches on display."
“The new Whiskey Caramel Sauce from chocolatier André’s Confiserie Suisse tastes like it’s been around forever. Rich and balanced, braced with J. Rieger & Co.’s Kansas City Whiskey, you’d be forgiven for wanting to sip this straight from the jar."
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“The Swiss confiserie has perfected the art that is luxury hand-crafted chocolates. Their best seller gift box includes an array of their top sellers: consider this the ultimate, most decadent indulgence to treat the chocolate lover in your life with."
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Three generations of the Bollier Family.
From left to right: Elsbeth Bollier (first generation), Brigitte + Kevin Gravino (second generation, Overland Park Store), Connie + Marcel Bollier (second generation), René + Nancy Bollier (third generation)
