André's Chocolates

A Swiss confiserie on Main Street, opened in 1955 and run by three generations of one family; Rene Bollier, son of the owners, spent three years with masters in Switzerland perfecting the family recipe. Look for chocolate orange peels, chocolate mint leaves and Kansas City themed chocolates, and for the J. Rieger & Co. chocolate shots, a truffle-like piece with a real shot of Rieger spirit at the center, meant to be popped whole. The tearoom serves quiches and other European-inspired plates. Order a Rieger chocolate shot.

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Andre's is a Swiss confiserie and lunch room on Main Street by the Plaza, and The Pitch reported that the counter will not make hot chocolate during the 11 to 2 lunch shift because each cup takes so long. Its 2014 tour ordered the chili spiced version, a smooth drink whose spice bites the back of the throat without taking over. IN Kansas City describes a frothy cup built on the house 60 percent Swiss style dark chocolate, with house made whipped cream, chocolate sauce and a chocolate heart. Order the chili spiced.

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