The Vande Walle family has a long tradition of baking and candy making, beginning in Grandma Vande Walle’s kitchen over 100 years ago. Our founder, Don Sr., continued the tradition and soon he and Norma were creating delectable treats for their growing family (and very lucky friends!). Everything was always made from scratch and irresistible. Norma also had a gift for producing exceptional baked goods and had often mused aloud, “Wouldn’t it be fun to have a bakery?”
Her dream came true in 1974 when they purchased Mehlberg Bakery in Shawano, Wisconsin. Alongside the full line of baked goods, the Vande Walles began selling their time-tested candies – the first of which was Grandma Vande Walle’s popcorn balls and wrapped caramels. The demand for Vande Walle’s candies soon outpaced the space available in the bakery, leading to the 1987 construction of their current manufacturing and retail facility in Appleton, Wisconsin.
Today brothers Don Jr., Tom and Steve continue the family tradition of candy making. Vande Walle’s offer over 95 varieties of fine chocolates and hand-crafted confections, including award-winning wrapped caramels, chocolate truffles and Biltmore Delights. Easter goodies include 30 varieties of foil wrapped fudge, caramel and buttercream eggs and a huge selection of milk, dark and white chocolate rabbits. Vande Walle’s continues to offer award-winning bakery products, including decadent made-from-scratch desserts, cheesecakes, tortes and cookies, as well as Vande Walle’s own premium quality ice cream. The secret family recipes developed and handed down over the years are still used, each batch of candy is still cooked the old-fashioned way in copper kettles, and all Vande Walle products are made right at the store using time-tested methods and only the finest ingredients.
Much attention and dedication has been put into ensuring that Vande Walle’s chocolates and confections are the absolute best. The Vande Walle family looks forward to sharing their legacy with you – and becoming a part of your family tradition.
Hours: Monday – Friday – 8 am – 8 pm, Saturday – 8 am – 6 pm, Sunday – 10 am – 6 pm
Vande Walle’s Candies
400 N. Mall Drive
Appleton
920-738-7799
