Dallas Is a Woman's World: Woman-Owned Chocolate Shops

Kate Weiser, the mastermind CEO behind her eponymous chocolate shop, has been making Dallas locals smile since 2014 with her stunning creations. Each Easter, Kate and her team of chocolatiers create a line of glittering geode eggs with realistic crystalline interiors. Fans flock here year-round to enjoy her tiny works of edible art, or to attend in-house events like the ‘Hand Painted Bon Bon Class with Kate.’

When it comes to distinct and extraordinary, Chef Katherine Clapner goes above and beyond in creating her line of imaginative chocolate treats. Fans come to one of her four Dallas locations for original confections such as the Albatross Fudge (featuring blue cheese with dark chocolate) the her popular Crack in the Box (dark chocolate bark).  It’s no wonder that Clapner continues to wow Dallas with her culinary skills--her resume includes stints at the Savoy in London, Hotel Cipriani in Venice, and Charlie Trotter’s in Chicago. Out-of-towners should head to Dude Sweet’s Bishop Arts District location, on W. 8th Street, for the fun and funky vibe of this independent ‘hood.  

A truly sweet destination located in the tony Oak Lawn neighborhood, Chocolate Secrets is a wine bar, cafe, chocolate boutique, and dessert shop all rolled into one sprawling retail location. It seems as if all of Dallas knows about this gem; the bustling cafe attracts morning patrons thirsty for cappuccinos while couples pop in for a glass of Cabernet and a slice of cake on popular ‘jazz nights.’ CEO Pam Eudaric-Amiri also offers a weekly French language class, which seems to go perfectly with a flute of Champagne and dish of truffles.

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Chocolatier Andrea Pedraza brings a little bit of her Mexican heritage into her truffle-making skills, which combines all-natural European chocolate with exotic, seasonal ingredients to yield flavors including dulce de leche, blood orange, and spiced rum. Chef Pedraza runs the business alongside her two daughters, and locals love coming in for a quick chat just as much as they love CocoAndré’s selection of gifts and confections. Don’t miss her popular designer shoe line, as well as her Mexican sugar skulls made from dark, milk, and white chocolate.