Bissinger's Handcrafted Chocolatier Opens Luxury Boutique in Indianapolis

The world-renowned chocolatier celebrates the grand opening of its newest location at the Fashion Mall at Keystone.

Jan. 27, 2026 at 12:07pm

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Bissinger's Handcrafted Chocolatier, one of the world's oldest chocolate makers, is opening a new luxury boutique in Indianapolis just in time for Valentine's Day. The brand, known for its small-batch chocolates and centuries-old recipes, will celebrate the grand opening of its newest location at the Fashion Mall at Keystone. The first 100 customers will receive a free chocolate bar, with one containing a hidden golden ticket redeemable for a $200 Bissinger's gift card.

Why it matters

Bissinger's expansion into Indianapolis highlights the growing demand for high-quality, handcrafted chocolates, especially around major holidays like Valentine's Day. The opening of this new luxury boutique also showcases the continued appeal of brick-and-mortar retail experiences, even as more consumers shift towards online shopping.

The details

Bissinger's Handcrafted Chocolatier, whose origins date back to Paris in 1668, is known for its small-batch chocolates and centuries-old recipes. The company sources ingredients from around the world to ensure quality, and some of its recipes still in use today date back to the 1800s. Bissinger's selected Indianapolis as its newest location after expanding its brick-and-mortar presence in 2024 and 2025 with boutiques in Palm Beach, New York, Nashville, and Miami. Among the most popular items are raspberry confections, salted caramels, and chocolate bars.

  • Bissinger's Handcrafted Chocolatier will officially open its new Indianapolis boutique on Friday, January 27, 2026.
  • The grand opening celebration will take place on Friday, January 27, 2026, with the first 100 customers receiving a free chocolate bar.

The players

Bissinger's Handcrafted Chocolatier

One of the world's oldest chocolate makers, with origins dating back to Paris in 1668. The company is known for its small-batch chocolates and centuries-old recipes.

Dan Abel

Bissinger's chief chocolate officer, who oversees the company's handcrafted chocolate production and expansion efforts.

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What they’re saying

“Nothing is mass-produced. Everything is a very slow process. We're sprinkling salt by hand on our caramel hearts, decorating truffles individually and hand-packing every gift box.”

— Dan Abel, Chief Chocolate Officer, Bissinger's Handcrafted Chocolatier (wishtv.com)

“We use real fruit. We cook down fresh raspberries and fold them into the confection. You get an authentic flavor that you typically don't experience with other chocolates.”

— Dan Abel, Chief Chocolate Officer, Bissinger's Handcrafted Chocolatier (wishtv.com)

What’s next

The Indianapolis boutique officially opens on Friday, January 27, 2026, with additional details about the grand opening celebration available on the WISH-TV website.

The takeaway

Bissinger's expansion into Indianapolis demonstrates the continued consumer demand for high-quality, handcrafted chocolates, especially around major holidays like Valentine's Day. The opening of this new luxury boutique also highlights the enduring appeal of brick-and-mortar retail experiences, even as more shopping shifts online.