Where you can get chocolate locally for a special someone — even if that special someone is yourself:
Indianapolis-based Endangered Species Chocolate combines premium chocolate with conservation, with a focus on sustainability. Since 2015, it has donated more than $2.6 million to wildlife conservation efforts., Indianapolis, with Fair Trade-certified cocoa beans from family-owned co-ops in West Africa, and contain no gluten, palm oil or GMOs. Most products are vegan.
The regular lineup of two dozen bars includes combinations of caramel and milk chocolate; dark chocolate and espresso beans; and cinnamon, cayenne, cherries and dark chocolate. Valentine’s Day seasonal offerings include cherries and dark chocolate; oat milk and dark chocolate; and tart raspberries and dark chocolate combinations. They are $3.49 each; or $12.69 for a trio.DeBrand Fine Chocolates
DeBrand Fine Chocolates out of Fort Wayne are made with imported Belgian, Swiss, and other chocolates with made-from-scratch centers of creams, caramels, ganaches and truffles.