Chocolaterie Stam

An extremely nice experience. They have so many options for chocolates and you can make custom boxes of different sizes including gift boxes. They also have a nice collection of gelato available. The ambience of the place is also extremely soothing if you want to sit for a while enjoying your coffee or a gelato. Finally, there's a piano there too! Visited Iowa for little more than a week and already went there twice! Last but not the least, the waitresses are extremely warm and welcoming.

A very popular brand for a variety of Chocolates.
We were at the shop fifteen minutes before opening and yet the lady was obliging to let us on and choose our special chocolates.
Good service. The variety of Chocolates tempts you overspend.
Though a bit priced , the quality and taste matches it.
Cheers

Can't wait to go back! Google brought us there searching for gelato on the way home and it is a stellar find. The atmosphere is incredible (charming, vintage decor and wooden floors), treats delightful, and customer service second to none. Owner was walking around conversing with patrons. You may need to pay for parking. Can walk around main street to see art everywhere. Fantastic stop!

Stopped in on 3/25/23. I found the place to have a very welcoming and quaint atmosphere that was complemented by a friendly and helpful staff. In terms of products, the blueberry gelato I purchased was incredibly flavorful. I will definitely be returning! If you are in the downtown Ames area, I highly recommend stopping in to buy yourself a treat.

The chocolates were smooth with many varieties. The employees were very helpful and the shop is very well decorated.

They also have special chocolates for the Valentine's week.

Amazing Gelato and the best cup of coffee in Ames. Truly a classy place, plus the chocolate is pretty good too!

I love this place, it feels very sophisticated inside but they are still family friendly! Their chocolate and gelato are amazing, the people are nice and the atmosphere is lovely, especially when they have someone playing the piano. If you are looking to get the most chocolate for your money, we find buying by the pound and not per piece saves some money (or gets you more chocolate depending on how you look at it).

Best chocolate on the planet! They also serve coffee. There is comfortable seating at a table or couches.
So many choices! I make this a destination when I am in Ames.

Wow just wow. Visited this place on my second day in iowa from Maryland! I'm an avid chocolate lover and have tried all sorts of chocolates from godiva, royce, truman, l.a. burdick and much more and this local chocolate shop very easily beats every chocolate I've tasted in my life. If Chocolate shops had michelin, this place would easily be three michelin stars lol. I've tried their hot chocolate, caramelized waffle snack, and the truffles, and they are all heavenly rich in flavor and smooth. Gosh I can't describe in words how amazing they were! ALSO, I ran into the owner and he pleasantly introduced the history of this chocolate shop and was super friendly to us. The ambience was just incredibly decorated and cozy - a perfect place for romantic dates. I cannot recommend this place enough!!!!! ❤️ I can't wait to visit this place again tomorrow!! These chocolates will be my suvenior to Maryland to my friends and family.

Very friendly, and helpful staff, many varieties of chocolate, coffee, tea, ice cream, and wine. You should try their coconut latte. They have some people playing piano as well from time to time. A tips for you guys, there are public parking areas right behind the main street; a good option for free parking.