DeBrand Chocolatier Factory Tour - Fort Wayne, Indiana - Chocolate Factory Tour with Store and Caf

Factory tours are conducted at the European-inspired DeBrand Chocolatier Corporate Headquarters, located at 10105 Auburn Park Drive in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The Corporate Office, Kitchens and Shoppe are all situated at Headquarters. There is also a 2,000-square-foot chocolate caf, that serves gourmet chocolates, sundaes and desserts, which tourists can enjoy at the conclusion of their factory visit.

Tours, which are handicapped accessible, typically lasting 45 minutes, cost a flat rate of $5.00 per person. Attendees are given a $5-off coupon that can be used toward any $10.00 or more purchase in the shop on the date of issuance. Reservations, to be made with the Director of Public Relations, are required for all private tours, only available to groups of 12 or more, and can be scheduled Monday through Saturday. For the best experience it is recommended that visitors plan to tour between 8am and 3pm, Monday through Friday. Tours scheduled outside of regular business hours do not include the live viewing of the chocolate-making process.

The tour begins in the DeBrand Private Party Room with a 15-minute video. Next, a tour guide, who begins with an explanation of the DeBrand website and mail order/shipping department, leads the group behind-the-scenes into the three chocolate-making kitchens. Hand-made samples are available during the active chocolate-making process. The final stop in the tour is at the chocolate shop where visitors have the opportunity to redeem their $5-off coupon on a purchase.

One visitor who took the factory tour at DeBrand Chocolatier took notice, not only of the included presentation, but also of the extensive art collection displayed throughout the factory. The owners are not only chocolate-lovers but also world-traveling art collectors. Although everyone's favorite chocolates differ, one traveler especially recommends DeBrand's Classic Dark Chocolate Raspberry, Coconut Cups and Caramel Truffles.