“There is nothing better than a friend, unless it’s a friend with chocolate.” –L. Grayson
Chocolate, in my humble opinion, should be categorized as its own food group. I could eat it for breakfast, lunch, and dinner! Given that it’s an excellent source of antioxidants, it is proven to increase brain efficiency and to relieve stress. So, with that said, why not have a piece or two…or ten?
In honor of National Chocolate Day, check out these Detroit chocolatiers, snag a piece (or a box), and surprise a fellow mama. As we teach our littles, you have to be a friend to have a friend, right?
Bon Bon Bon
- 719 Griswold St., Suite 100, Detroit
- 11360 Joseph Campau Ave., Hamtramck
“Good people, good chocolate” is the motto of this chocolatier with locations both in Detroit and Hamtramck. Here, you can build your own box of 1 to 32 bons in mouthwatering flavors, including Detroit inspired Better Butter Crunch, Arabic Coffee, and Packzi!
Sanders Chocolate and Ice Cream Shoppe
- 16837 Kercheval, Grosse Pointe
Sanders is a Michigan staple and classic. Fred Sanders opened his first chocolate shop in Detroit in 1875. Sanders’ mission was and continues to be to provide consumers with premium confections at a fair value. If you haven’t had a Sanders hot fudge cream puff or sundae, you should be ashamed to say that you’re from Detroit!
Pete’s Chocolate Co.
- 460 W. Canfield St., Detroit
Pete’s Chocolate Co. is an independent, small-batch chocolatier based in Detroit. Pete’s Chocolates are available through local retailers and seasonally at farmers markets and events. Pete’s boasts exotic flavors such as Candied Ginger, Coconut Curry, and Cinnamon Cayenne.
Birmingham Chocolate
- 1728 W. Maple, Birmingham
Birmingham Chocolate opened its doors in 2008 and is committed to the art of hand-crafted, small-batch chocolate making. Customizable chocolates, including both truffles and bars, are available for any occasion. Kosher certified and providing a variety of organic and fair trade chocolates, as well as eco-friendly packaging, Birmingham Chocolate aims to please! Truffles are delightful to look at and indulge in; flavors include Cookies and Cream White, Masala Chai Dark, and Butter Pecan Milk!
Sweet Gem Confections
- 624 Fifth Street, Ann Arbor
Sweet Gem Confections is a small artisan chocolate shop. Sweet Gem Confections creates “complex and distinctively flavored chocolates that capture subtle flavors.” All chocolates are 100 percent preservative free. Available at several Ann Arbor retailers, Sweet Gem Confections truffles look almost too good to eat! Flavors include Strawberry Jam with Lime and Wine, Chai Tea, and Pear with Peppercorns.
