Try NOT To Lick the Screen, M’kay? Chocolate Shop in DeMotte, Indiana

Jessica Nunemaker — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 14:30:27 +0000

Demotte, Indiana: Chocolate Shop

Demotte, Indiana is growing like crazy! Everywhere you look there seems to be construction going on or the grand opening of one business or another.

The Chocolate Shop in DeMotte, Indiana

There were plenty of food options for such a small town: Greek, American, Chinese, Mexican. But what had little Indiana really excited was The Chocolate Shop!

It felt like stepping into a scene from Willy Wonka and The Chocolate Factory with the fun decorations hanging from the ceiling.

Vibrant colors and tons of candy choices everywhere made the place feel festive.It’s really fun in there!

I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for…

But the best part of this Indiana town ice cream parlor and candy store? They actually have Blue Moon Ice Cream (my absolute favorite). Hooray!

Hubs had an Iced Mocha (boooring!) and the kid had Cake and Ice Cream flavored ice cream of which he gave me a little taste.

It was pretty good stuff. Not my Blue Moon Ice Cream, but good, nonetheless.

Candy, Candy, Candy

Demotte, Indiana: The Chocolate Shop

This would be a great place to pick up something snacky for the ride home, that’s for sure (it’s not called a Candy Store for nothing!).

From chocolate to all that packaged stuff you loved as a kid (okay, and maybe even now)…well, it looked like they had it!

Tip: The Gummy Bears are great, and from the looks of it, quite popular!

Oh, and those on a restricted diet can indulge because they even have a super selection of Sugar Free candy, too!

See more The Chocolate Shop images and other pictures in DeMotte, Indiana on my Flickr photostream.

The Chocolate Chocolate Chocolate Candy and Ice Creamery Shop
808 15th St SE
DeMotte, Indiana 46310
This Business is Now Closed 1/16/2012.
219.987.7550

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DeMotte, Indiana: Bursting with Hometown Pride

Jessica Nunemaker — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 14:30:29 +0000

DeMotte, Indiana is surprisingly bustling. Well, every day but Sunday. On Sundays, DeMotte basically closes its doors and takes a little break from the rest of the world. That’s okay, though. There was just enough here to make it a worthwhile pass through.

DeMotte, Indiana

DeMotte, Indiana Downtown

Expect to drive around DeMotte, parking as needed, to hit the various clusters of shopping centers that all span outward from what is a tidy but very small downtown.

Strangely enough, this is also the only part of this Indiana town with any architectural interest. Other than that, navigating is easy enough because everything is located on the main drag, Halleck Street.

While downtown, make sure to hit the Sell-It-Again Shop. It’s like rummaging through Grandma’s attic. So much fun!

There are actually quite a few thrift shops here holding the usual assortment. Unfortunately, I didn’t see any antique-specific stores. Bummer.

Demotte Festivals and Events

DeMotte, Indiana Downtown

To really see DeMotte hopping, head out for the big event: The Town and Country Day Festival, sometimes referred to as Touch of Dutch.

Traditionally held the second Saturday in August, the festivities begin with what I’ve heard is a terrific 5K walk or run, a giant parade with oodles of candy throwing floats (which I know from experience), arts and crafts booths, and fair-type food booths. It overflows from behind DeMotte Elementary School to Freedom Park across the street.

There was something pretty exciting in DeMotte, particularly for an ice cream addict like me: The Chocolate Shop, a fantabulous ice cream parlor and candy store!

Small Town Fun

Add it all up and, as you can see, I can almost guarantee a good time and sugar high for all.

Anyone else remember the days of the giant tissue paper flowers on sticks you could buy at the Town and Country Day Festival? What are some of your favorite DeMotte, Indiana memories?

DeMotte, Indiana in Jasper County

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