Drost's Chocolates

Handmade gourmet candies with a distinctive old-world European flavor define Drost’s Chocolates, located in Delta, Colorado, at the base of the Grand Mesa. This family-owned shop, operated by Colorado natives, utilizes traditional methods including hand tempering on a marble slab to create its confections. Each chocolatier was individually trained by the original founders, ensuring the products maintain their historic quality. The menu features a wide array of treats such as truffles, butter creams, caramels, nut clusters, toffee, barks, brittles, and fudge. A notable seasonal offering is the July Cherry Coconut buttercream, described as having a bright cherry flavor, mellow coconut, and a soft finish, all hand-dipped in silky milk or dark chocolate. The shop’s recipes date back approximately one hundred years. Drost’s Chocolates is paraffin-free, gluten-free, and free of canola and palm oils. The store operates Wednesday through Saturday from 11:00 am to 5:30 pm, with special re-opening events like the July 4th parade opening. Customers can purchase items in-store or online, where flat-rate shipping is available.