Panache Chocolatier

Delicious chocolate shop located in Leawood Park Place area. My first time here. We always walk by and the shop is closed. This time they are open. It is a nice upscale shop you can even book their room for wine and chocolate sampling or special gatherings. They have individual sampling of chocolates to purchase or gift boxes or packages. They also have ice cream, coffees and espresso. Staffs are friendly and helpful.

Expensive but lacking the refinement and organization required of their price point. Example transparent wrappers w hand written labels priced expensively. But not organic or single origin chocolate. Unremarkable flavor or texture for the brand allure. No % cacao or ingredients listed anywhere...yikes

Nice little find, while perusing the darling plaza area. Very attentive & welcoming staff. Chocolates look delish, but I really wanted to get my hands on some locally cured chocolate dipped bacon, which was out of stock. (insert sad face)I opted for a delicious chocolate tort instead. Everything is made in-house, so double thumbs up! Pro-tip : I highly recommend that you also ask for the housemade caramel sauce too.

Panache is just the kind of little chocolate shop you'd expect to find on the Plaza. It's clean and modern, selling delicious chocolates for special occasions and great ice cream and drinks for when you want to treat yourself. I love to stop in for their chocolate shakes, made with their own chocolate ice cream. Panache definitely has my chocoholic seal of approval!

Homemade truffles and ice cream and chocolate items galore.Bacon lovers can get chocolate dipped bacon. I myself bought some truffles and they melt in your mouth as the ganache should.This hidden chocolate store is a little hard to see from the street driving by, but taking a leisurely stroll I would walk back in again to get some coffee or truffles, mmm I think I have to try the homemade ice cream next time since I was so full when I stumbled in last.

Panache is a Country Club Plaza staple, and I'm thrilled it's still here and going strong after so many decades. Last time we were in though, the chocolate dipped Oreos we got were underwhelming. Maybe they'd just been on the shelf too long? I've had better tasting ones at TJ Maxx. They remodeled not too long ago and it looks very sleek and modern. It's a small space, but it's well laid out and there's room to walk around & browse, as well as a few chairs to sit on at the bar. There's usually tables & chairs outside too. Their drink menu is fabulous- they serve Parisi coffee. Try the chocolate phosphate for a fun twist on the classic chocolate shake.

Great whiskey, wine and chocolate pairings! I love the fact that they are locally owned and operated in addition to working with other local businesses. I would hands done anyone who's in the plaza stop in and check out this little gem even if it's just for ice cream.

Came in here with a group if buddies because we initially wanted to sit on their outdoor patio furniture but it was only for patrons. Having some time to burn we had their flight of whiskey. For 20 dollars we sampled 3 different whiskey paired with 3 distinct truffles. Now knowing me I'm a 1 corona type of guy, so to be sipping on the whiskey seemed a bit much for me But there's 3 whiskeys tasted really good and was very smooth. The truffles were excellent ehich are hand made by the chocolitier in the back, thus their name. The flavors had depth and were so rich. Also the entire time she was extremely personable and friendly. In fact the friendliest restaurant person we've met in Missouri. She is extremely knowleadeable about the wines and liquors as well as the chocolates going into extensive detail and back story about the different items. Also the majority od things are sourxed from local areas, even the whiskeys. Granted things are a tad expensive, but ur paying for the knowledge and experience which is well worth it. If i ever come back to Kansas city which I won't, I will be back. This is the finest chocolate place in Kansas city!! Thank you again for the experience

Posh chocolate truffles and colorful macarons displayed like diamonds in streamlined cases. A sophisticated black and white and chocolate brown color palette dotting the walls with shelves full of edible gifts doubling as decorations. Flakey baked goods and a full European espresso menu as well as a considerable amount of ice cream flavors, also part of Panache's repertoire. If sweets are what you seek while meandering the classy Country Club Plaza then Panache is your department store of choice. The truffles are $2.50 a piece however, there are plenty of boxed sets available and pre-wrapped for purchase. There are unique local artisan collaborations such as an urban winery series and the Union Horse Distillery series that I sampled recently. The Union Horse truffles were each made with either the Bourbon or the Rye Whiskey and mimicked the flavors of a classically created cocktail. I went with two of my favorite drinks to order when out, The Old Fashioned and a stiff Manhattan. The Old Fashioned truffle was made with the KC Bourbon and honestly, I was a tad bit disappointed because I couldn't really taste the butteriness of the bourbon. Overall this truffle was pretty one note and sweet, couldn't really distinguish the citrus at all either. Out of the two truffles I tried, there were a total of six in the distillery's series, the Manhattan was out of this world. The tart pop of cherry in the center of the rich dark velvety chocolate was a moment! And the Rye whiskey actually shined through and gave a tickle in the back of your throat, meaning you tasted the liquor here in a non-overt manner. Panache's truffles are quality made and you can tell by the perfectly executed outer shell that shatters as you take your first bite but also, by the way the chocolate melts upon direct contact with your body heat. It's the real deal, no faux chocolate pearls in these cases! Washing down the decadent rich truffles with a good old-fashioned soda-counter style limeade is a tradition of mine. It reminds me of stopping by Panache on a whim with my Grammie during the Summer months because she would be fixing for a limeade. The refreshing beverage is nostalgia through a straw and isn't overly sugary sweet making it an actual thirst quencher during outdoor shopping excursions.

I love this place. About 15 years ago, I came in here and ordered a Chocolate Phosphate. I moved away from KC and have tried to recreate them myself (not as good) and tried them every time I found one on a menu (not as good.) I came in tonight during my evening Plaza stroll and was so delighted to find that the phosphate tasted just as I remembered! I think this shop is:1. Cute2. Quaint3. Nice staff4. Great chocolate phosphates lol5. Also, cute sitting area out frontI feel classy whenever I come in here... and I think the prices are reasonable! Definitely worth checking out.