We are a family-owned business rooted in three generations of Swiss-trained confiseurs with a dedication to tradition, innovation and excellence. Our luxury products are handcrafted using old-world methods, classic recipes and pure ingredients.
Our story began when Master Konditor-Confiseur André Bollier dreamed of opening his own chocolate shop. Now the business is run by 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. 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 since 1955.
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 our darker chocolate, it helps to highlight the cocoa notes, creating a rich yet balanced flavor profile.
From featured articles like Bon Appétit “Best Chocolate to Buy Online Right Now” to Oprah Daily "Luxury Gifts", our chocolate is celebrated for its unique and delicious taste.
Crafted in partnership with Felchlin, a family-owned Swiss chocolate maker committed to transparency, fair trade, non-GMO ingredients and ethical, sustainable practices, resulting in exceptional quality from bean to bar.
Our confiseurs expertly blend fine cocoa to produce Swiss-style chocolate confections that showcase exceptional flavor and texture in every chocolate bar, almond, truffle, or other chocolate candy confection we create. 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. We focus on the details so that when you take a bite, you taste the difference.
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“Looking for a chocolate gift to impress? Andres' stylish assortment of chocolate-dusted almonds are just as delicious as they are nice to look at."
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"The standout snack trends of 2024."
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“The $45 best seller gift box comes with a bounty of elevated sweets, like candied chocolate orange peels, salted almonds, and caramels. Splurge on the $125 gift box for the best selection of unique European treats."
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“For those who love fine chocolate but prefer to avoid eggs, honey, dairy, or other animal-derived ingredients, the handcrafted Vegan Gift Box from Andre’s is a great gift."
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“The chocolate-enrobed orange peels, roasted almonds, and marzipan sticks are absolute classics that need no improvement."
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Esquire's travel series, "In Transit" gives a tour of KC's hidden gems . "Any local will tell you, you did not visit Kansas City if you didn't stop by Andre's and fill your pockets with chocolate."
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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."
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“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."
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“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."
Read MoreFrom our family to you, we hope you enjoy each and every bite!
Three generations of the Bollier Family. From left to right: Elsbeth Bollier (first generation), Brigitte and Kevin Gravino (second generation), Connie and Marcel Bollier (second generation), René and Nancy Bollier (third generation).
