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Inside the redesigned Ghirardelli’s flagship Chocolate Experience Store in San Francisco

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Ghirardelli Chocolate Company will soon reopen its flagship Chocolate Experience Store, located in San Francisco’s Ghirardelli Square. The redesigned Ghirardelli Chocolate Experience Store, located in the Woolen Mill Building at Ghirardelli Square in San Francisco, is re-opening to the public on May 20th.

The redesigned Chocolate Experience Store blends modern design elements, like a custom inlay of the Ghirardelli golden eagle and tile work from SF-based company Heath Ceramics, with core elements of the historic structure, like the original red brick walls and timber beams. Also newly on display are hand painted murals and a collection of vintage Ghirardelli advertising dating back to the company’s beginnings in the mid-nineteenth century. 

Ice Cream Sundae - Ghirardelli’s  flagship Chocolate Experience Store in San Francisco
Ice Cream Sundae – Ghirardelli’s flagship Chocolate Experience Store in San Francisco

The renovated space sits within the Pioneer Woolen Mill building which was built in 1864 and is on the National Register of Historic Places. As guests walk through the Chocolate Experience Store, they will have the unique opportunity to watch Ghirardelli chocolatiers hand crafting the brand’s signature hot fudge from only three ingredients: pure Ghirardelli chocolate, milk, and vanilla. Guests can also personalize a tin of signature chocolate squares selected from the brand’s largest Pick & Mix yet and enjoy a World Famous Hot Fudge Sundae in the store’s Alcatraz room while taking in the unobstructed and breathtaking view of San Francisco Bay.

Chocolatier Station - Ghirardelli’s flagship Chocolate Experience Store in San Francisco
Chocolatier Station – Ghirardelli’s flagship Chocolate Experience Store in San Francisco

Other store offerings include fresh chocolate bars made with almonds and hazelnuts roasted in-house and pure Ghirardelli chocolate flowing from tempering taps, ice cream served in hand-made waffle cones and bowls, and hand-dipped chocolate covered strawberries.

Alcatraz Room - Ghirardelli’s flagship Chocolate Experience Store in San Francisco
Alcatraz Room – Ghirardelli’s flagship Chocolate Experience Store in San Francisco

The Chocolate Experience Store reopening marks the conclusion of phase one of three for the storied chocolate company’s space renovations at its namesake Ghirardelli Square. The second phase of the project—a renovation of Ghirardelli’s Original Ice Cream and Chocolate Shop—is slated to begin in January 2023 and wrap up by May.

Ghirardelli’s flagship Chocolate Experience Store in San Francisco
Ghirardelli’s flagship Chocolate Experience Store in San Francisco

The Ghirardelli Chocolate Experience Store is located at 900 North Point Street, San Francisco CA 94109. The store will be open Sunday through Thursday, 9:00 AM – 10:00 p.m. and Friday through Saturday, 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.

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Julie Nguyen
Julie Nguyen
Julie, the founder of SNAP TASTE, is passionately devoted to discovering the latest trends across hotels, restaurants, lifestyle, fashion, and entertainment. Having served as a judge for the 2024 CES Innovation Awards, she provided invaluable insights into pioneering advancements within the tech industry. Her unwavering commitment lies in keeping readers abreast of cutting-edge innovations and trends in both technology and style. Additionally, she has extensively covered renowned events like the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, the Dubai 2020 Expo, CES, D23 Expo, 2023 Milano Monza Motor Show, and various others, bolstering her expertise and unwavering commitment to delivering comprehensive coverage.
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