Since 1668
About Bissinger's
A Legacy of Chocolate. A Standard of Excellence.
At Bissinger's, our profound love of chocolate is at the heart of everything we do.
For more than 350 years, the Bissinger family has been dedicated to the art of
confectionery craftsmanship, creating extraordinary chocolates that honor a legacy
of excellence while embracing innovation.
From Paris to America
Founded in Paris in 1668, Bissinger's earned recognition as Confiseur Imperial, Confectioner to the Empire. In 1845, Karl Bissinger brought the family's recipes and traditions to America.
The Art of Handcrafted Luxury
True luxury cannot be rushed. Every Bissinger's confection reflects patience, precision, carefully selected ingredients, and meticulous hand-finishing.
Guardians of a Historic Legacy
For generations, Bissinger's has preserved a legacy of European chocolate excellence while continuing to create confections for modern tastes.
The Bissinger Experience
Every box, ribbon, and piece of chocolate is designed to evoke a sense of occasion—history you can hold, craftsmanship you can see, and tradition you can taste.
Once confectioner to the King of France and European nobility, the Bissinger name has become one of the most enduring and respected names in fine chocolate.
Today, we remain a family-owned business devoted to preserving timeless recipes, Old World techniques, and the artistry of a truly luxurious chocolate experience.
The Art of Handcrafted Luxury
We believe in preserving the Old World techniques necessary for exquisite quality, using copper kettles and preparing our recipes in small batches with fresh ingredients. Every piece reflects patience, precision, and an uncompromising commitment to excellence.
Bissinger's Rich Legacy
The Bissinger family began its storied tradition of crafting confections in
17th-century France, where our legendary chocolates were enjoyed by European
nobility and heads of state.
According to accounts passed down from generation to generation, Bissinger's confections were enjoyed by notable figures including Napoleon Bonaparte and members of the Rothschild family. The family was granted the title of Confiseur Imperial (Confectioner of the Empire).
In 1845, Karl Bissinger left France, bringing his loyal master candy maker and generations of family recipes and expertise to the United States. He settled near Cincinnati and opened the first Bissinger's kitchen in America.
In 1927, Karl's son carried the tradition forward, opening a new kitchen in St. Louis, Missouri—the city Bissinger's proudly calls home today.
Our head candy maker is the third-generation direct descendant of Karl Bissinger's original candy maker from France, continuing a rare lineage of confectionery expertise.
Many of our confections are still inspired by recipes preserved in the original Bissinger Family Cookbook, dated 1899. We blend rich tradition with innovation while never sacrificing quality ingredients, taste, or craftsmanship.
Even in an age of high-tech production and immediacy, Bissinger's remains committed to the heritage, standards, and traditions that have defined the company for centuries.
A Legacy Celebrated
Bissinger's confections have been praised by European nobility, generations of loyal patrons, Oprah, The New York Times, Food Network, Unwrapped, and former residents of 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.
Our Gummy Pandas have been sold in more than 8,000 Starbucks locations nationwide, while our chocolates are featured in Barnes & Noble and specialty retailers throughout the country.
History you can hold.
Craftsmanship you can see.
Tradition you can taste.