Whether you're in the market for a gift for your sweetie, or a treat for yourself, you'll find something just right at these Seattle/Tacoma area chocolate and candy makers.
Seattle's Fran Bigelow has been making chocolate goodies for over twenty years. Fran's signature items include elegant Gold Bars
TM and rich chocolate desserts and sauces. Fran's retail stores are located in Bellevue and University Village; you can also order items through her web site.
Dilettante is known for their espresso bean dragees, their dessert sauces and toppings, and their culinary chocolates. The Dilettante retail store is located in Pike Place Market. Dilettante cafes can be found in the Seattle Sheraton and on Capitol Hill. Most items are also available for order through their web site.
This acclaimed local company specializes in organic free-trade chocolate. They roast the cacao beans themselves; tours are availabe daily for a small fee.
At See's you can purchase pre-packaged assortments of chocolates and candies, or you can put together a custom selection. See's stores are located in a number of Puget Sound locations, including Bellevue, Lynnwood, Tacoma, and Tukwila. See's candies can also be ordered through their web site.
With locations in Mercer Island and Bellevue, Oh Chocolate! specializes in handmade truffles. In addition to a selection of fresh chocolates and candies, Oh Chocolate! can provide corporate gifts and wedding and party favors.
Truffles, chocolate assortments, and "Encore" meltaways are among Boehms Candies specialties. Visitors to Boehms Issaquah location can enjoy a self-guided tour, viewing chocolates and candies in various stages of preparation. Items call also be ordered through their web site.
Gosanko Chocolate Art is the home for molded chocolate of every shape and size; their signature item is chocolate fish. You can choose from a wide selection of chocolate bars, coins, animals, and Northwest-themed items at their Auburn retail location. Gosanko specializes in creative, custom promotional items and party favors.
This Mukilteo shop specializes in handmade chocolates and fudge. Artisan chocolate truffles, caramels and nut clusters, and a variety of fudge may be purchased in their store or through their web site.
