Grocer's Daughter Chocolate Shop

Wow. 🤩 Words cannot even describe how excited I was when we explored this shop! I’m allergic to milk and gluten and they had stuff for me! Dairy-free, vegan and gluten free. I did NOT expect that. And what’s more, that had a lot of options! So good! The flavors were off the charts! I so want to go back again before we head home. My kids and family enjoyed their selections as well! 🍫

We stumbled upon this place accidentally, in our search of a place for some refreshments and having found the sleepy dunes visitor center closed. What a happy and fortunate accident! We bought a delicious iced cardamom latte, and cold drinking chocolate. There were also many specialty chocolate items for purchase. The store (and bathroom!) was beautiful and spotlessly clean and all of the staff were exceedingly friendly, respectful, and just generally seemed happy to be working there. If I ever find myself back in the area, I’d go out of my way to visit again. Highly recommend!

Cute little chocolate shop in the heart of Empire. If you love chocolate this is your place! Unique candy bars and chocolate bark here along with candies and truffles. They also have a coffee bar which incorporates their chocolate. Gelato available in cooler for take out during winter months. Deliciousness!

Cute place w coffee, chocolate, and gelato. Cute garden in the back to enjoy treats outside with flowers and butterflies which was magical

This place was such a pleasant surprise. Their chocolates are beautifully handmade and come in fun shapes (I particularly loved the sleeping bear shape!). If you are hesitant because of the higher prices, there are plenty of small chocolate bars that you can try, starting around $2 or so. I got a 70% dark chocolate and was blown away by how smooth it was. Truly, this is good chocolate. I love that they are committed to ethical practices too. In the cafe next door, I got a cup of the vegan drinking chocolate and a sorbet. The drinking chocolate is REALLY good. I am almost never wowed by hot chocolate from a cafe, but this is different. It's made with water and isn't overly sweet. It's hard to find drinking chocolate like this. The sorbet was excellent too. I will definitely return.

Who would expect the Empire as the go to place for exceptional ethically sourced chocolate? This iconic small business is known for its care and respect of both staff and customers. Any way they prepare the chocolate is creative and delicious. They also have a gelato shop next door providing lots of interesting flavors. Their building is very identifiable because of its green color.

Grocers Daughter is a must stop every time we visit the Empire area. In addition to purchasing an assortment of high quality chocolates my must buy items include their hot chocolate on chilly days, dark chocolate fudgcicles on hot days, and my husband always stocks up on the chocolate chili rub that he uses when we BBQ. The shop is quaint and inviting and the staff is welcoming and knowledgeable. Love this small business!

This place is always a must stop on our visits. The chocolates are incredibly delicious and flavorful. And love their hot chocolates are thicker like drinking chocolates. There is one with chili spice that have a nice spice tingle to go with the sweet. Prices are a little more than grocery stores but the quality is outstanding. Give them a try if you’re in the area and support local biz!