Nestled on a side street of Fremont sits an old brick building; it doesn't look like much, but appearances can often be deceiving. Take a minute to investigate it further and you'll realize the unique thing about this building is that it smells like a giant brownie. Now you may wonder why there are wafts of chocolaty goodness blowing in the breeze luring in passersby left and right. The reason is simple. Theo Chocolate calls this place home; proudly holding the title of the only organic, fair trade, bean-to-bar chocolate factory in the United States.
Inside the small shop fresh made chocolate truffles and chocolate bars are displayed, as well as numerous other chocolate products available for purchase; lotion, beer & wine chocolate pairing kits and sipping chocolate just to mention a few. Marble slabs are placed on the tables with little nibbles of their luscious chocolate in various flavors enticing the customers to linger a while and try their delicious wares. Sample some of their intriguing flavor combinations like the Coconut Curry (milk chocolate with toasted coconut and savory curry spices), Bread and Chocolate (dark chocolate with buttery, toasted artisan breadcrumbs), Nib Brittle (dark chocolate with organic roasted cocoa nibs in sweet & crunchy brittle) or one of the fabulous Origins bars which have distinctive flavors depending on the region the cocoa beans came from. Scope out the goods and browse the list of chocolates on display while you decide which of the sweet tidbits will be finding its way home with you.
Or you can do more than just graze; Theo Chocolate offers a variety of events and classes to participate in! Did someone say Yoga & Chocolate and Ice Cream Socials? Oh and don't forget the popular factory tours either. Join the other customers near the fireplace as they excitedly await the start of the next tour. A tour which is not only interesting and educational, but a great way to spend a rainy Seattle afternoon for just $6! You get to sample bits of chocolate throughout the entire tour! They offer public tours 7 days a week, but it's best to call ahead and make reservations due to their popularity. It is guaranteed to be the best time you'll ever have in a spiffy blue hairnet! So swing on by and try some purely delicious chocolate....and remember dads like chocolate too and Father's Day is just around the corner.