South Bend Chocolate
7102 Lincolnway W, South Bend, IN
Crema's Take
“This charming local chocolate factory offers a hands-on factory tour and museum experience that captures the magic of candy-making, though visitors should temper expectations about sample sizes. The real standout here is their popcorn and chocolate-covered treats—particularly their creative flavored popcorn varieties like Peanut Butter Crunch—which deliver genuinely high-quality bites that justify a stop if you're passing through on I-80. It's a sweet, family-friendly spot for a quick edible adventure, just know that the premium pricing and modest tour portions mean you're paying for the experience and novelty as much as the product itself.”
What to expect
Specialty coffee. Pastries on the menu. Family friendly.
Google Reviews
We drove 1.5 hours to take this tour and were extremely disappointed. The price was much higher than the value. We sampled 3 pieces of chocolate for a tour that cost $20/person. The most disappointing part was that none of the machines were even operating. The ticket sales…
First time here. It's a nice small local tourist stop off the interstate. The popcorn and pretzels are good, and they have a large variety of flavors, but it can get kind of pricey trying to try a little of everything. Would recommend if in the area.
My husband and I took the chocolate factory tour and were left disappointed. We sampled a chocolate-covered pretzel and a chocolate-covered cherry, but unfortunately, neither tasted very good. While we did get to see how the chocolate pretzels were made, that was the only part…
Oh wow!!! This popcorn. It’s so good. Such high quality and tasty morsels. Every bite is different. I ordered the Peanut Butter Crunch and I highly recommend!!!!! There is chocolate coating the caramel popcorn and some peanut butter balls thrown in. The crunch is heavenly and…
The opening day at the South Bend Chocolate Factory & Tours, featuring the debut of the Chocolate Museum, was a fascinating experience, albeit with a few minor hitches. The museum provides an educational journey through the intriguing history of chocolate, tracing its roots back…
Crema Reviews
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