Grocer's Daughter Chocolate Shop

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!

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! 🍫

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!

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!

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.

Delicious! The set up was a bit odd and confusing when we walked in. We weren't sure who was waiting in line for what, but then the staff helped us out a bit and it made things make a bit more sense! We got some assorted chocolates, and they were so good! We also got some hot chocolate mix to take with us, and we enjoyed it that night at the campground. So delicious!

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

Super cute ice cream and chocolate shop with beautiful garden