Chocolaterie Stam

Chocolaterie Stam

230 Main St, Ames, IA

★★★★★4.9(365 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

“Chocolaterie Stam is a European-style gem where the scent of artisanal chocolate hits you the moment you walk in, paired with a genuinely cozy living room atmosphere complete with antique lamps and worn leather chairs that invite you to linger. Beyond their handcrafted chocolates and truffles, they excel at thoughtful coffee and creative hot chocolate drinks, plus they offer dairy-free options like their celebrated dark chocolate sorbet for guests with dietary needs. It's the kind of place where regulars admit they visit far more often than they'd like to confess, where time naturally slows down and a perfectly made coffee becomes an experience rather than just a caffeine fix.”

What to expect

Specialty coffee. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings. Pastries on the menu. Family friendly.

MeetingsFamily friendlySlow sitTraditional drinksSpecialty drinksPastries

Google Reviews

Stephen McBee
★★★★★a month ago

Super cool chocolatier! Old world feel with comfy sitting areas. Great staff. Unique sweets. This is a place where you buy gifts for someone to make them feel special or if you are trying swoon your sweetie!!!

J Rothstein
★★★★★3 months ago

This is a great place for good chocolate. So many options that taste great. I want to go back not just for the chocolate but tk try the gelato. The eclectic seating encourages you to stay and enjoy.

Tricia Francois
★★★★★5 months ago

SO SO GOOD! I go here more times than I would like to admit. I can't have dairy, so it is very exciting to have their dark chocolate sorbet. The sorbets are water or juice based, yet it tastes just like ice cream. It has a tougher texture like Culver's ice cream. I love it! They…

Meghan
★★★★★7 months ago

Charming and delicious! The scent alone when you walk in is enough to make you crave a bon bon. We picked a wide variety of truffles and chocolates and have been working through them over the past week and I can say, without reservation, that these are the best chocolate treats…

Js Weyek
★★★★★7 months ago

Perfect spot for something sweet after lunch - European-style chocolate shop and more. I enjoyed a delicious hot chocolate (worth it!) And hope to go back soon.

Eduardo Moser
★★★★★9 months ago

Warm, European vibe that feels like a living room: antique lamps, rugs, wood furniture, just a few tables and several armchairs (see photos). Perfect place to slow down with a well-made coffee and pick out chocolates or gelato. European-style chocolates with a tradition dating…

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