Grocer's Daughter Chocolate

11590 South Lacore, Empire, MI 49630
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Grocer’s Daughter Chocolate has been creating craft chocolate treats in the iconic green buildings along M-22 in Empire since 2004. They source their chocolate directly from small farmers and co-ops in Ecuador and beyond and craft delicious confections here in Empire with local and natural ingredients. Grocer’s Daughter Chocolate is a proud women-led company. Find bars, bark, bonbons, fudgsicles, drinking chocolate, and coffee at this Empire staple! Chocolate Shop hours.

In 2022, they expanded the bright green campus to include a Gelato & Sweets shop (directly adjacent to the Chocolate Shop) where they serve housemade gelato, sorbet, fresh-baked cookies, floats, slushes, affogatos, and more. For an extra treat, book a stay in one of two chocolate-themed short term rentals directly above the gelato shop—just a short walk from your new favorite scoop! Gelato Shop hours.

Local: (231) 326-3030

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Review Rating: 1 out of 5
Hunter V | August 2025
DO NOT COME HERE!!!!
disgusting. do not come here. nasty food. TERRIBLE SERVICE. would not recommend coming within 100 feet of this place seriously.
Review Rating: 4 out of 5
446raymondr | July 2024
Good choloate but not worth a road trip.
The chocolate was good chocolate but nothing you can't get at any good chocolatier. The prices were on the top side for chocolate. Went there because of seeing it on TV and was driving by it.
Review Rating: 5 out of 5
113davem | July 2024
Dairy free options.
Both their chocolate shop and their gelato store had several ! dairy & gluten free options for both chocolate truffles AND gelato flavors! A bit pricey but it’s a resort town. They sure were tasty...
Review Rating: 5 out of 5
bac26 | June 2023
A nice break to buy Chocolate and have a dish of gelato.
Great Chocolate and tasty Gelato next door. We were passing through town and took a little break to buy some chocolate, stop for coffee, and then relax with a dish a gelato. Both areas were clean...
Review Rating: 5 out of 5
VisaliaJackie | August 2022
Amazing gelato!
Amazing gelato! Several sweet flavors to chose from and they combined 2 scoops together. Clean inside dining and cute outside porch and picnic tables. Wonderful on a hot day after Sleeping Bear Dunes.

TripAdvisor Traveller Rating

Overall Rating: 4.5 out of 5

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Amenities
Sustainability Initiatives
  • Eco-friendly
  • Recycling Program
  • Locally Sourced Food
Features
  • Family-friendly
  • Open Year-round
  • WiFi
Season(s) of Operation
  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Fall
  • Winter
Facility Amenities
  • Outdoor Seating
Accessible Travel
Mobility/Wheelchair Users
  • Wheelchair accessible restrooms
Accessible Travel Amenities
  • Paved and/or Hard Packed Surface

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