Spinnaker Chocolate Expands with New Factory and Café in Wallingford
This expansion gives Spinnaker the room to scale up its bean-to-bar chocolate production, grow its wholesale operations, and introduce long-awaited new products. At the new café, guests can enjoy rich drinking chocolate, locally roasted coffee, and handcrafted pastries, all just steps from the production space where Spinnaker's award-winning chocolate is made from scratch.
'Our time in Ravenna has been incredible, and it was bittersweet to say goodbye,' said Kelly Van Arsdale, Co-Founder & CEO of Spinnaker Chocolate. 'But we're thrilled about what's ahead. This move has given us the space to grow, experiment, and create an even better experience for our customers.'
The new Spinnaker Chocolate location at 3509 Stone Way N, Seattle, WA 98115 features:
A welcoming café – Now open! Enjoy an expanded menu, including hot chocolate, mochas, locally roasted coffee, and select pastries from Sea Wolf Bakers, as well as some of our own homemade pastries.
More space for chocolate-making & tours – A dedicated production area for larger-scale chocolate-making, expanded wholesale operations, behind-the-scenes factory tours, and hands-on chocolate-making classes.
Continued retail experience – The new space continues to offer a full retail experience where you can sample and purchase bean-to-bar chocolate, handcrafted truffles, drinking chocolate, and more.
'We know this is a big change, and we're so grateful for the support of our community,' added Kelly. 'We can't wait to welcome everyone into our new cafe on June 28th and continue sharing our passion for craft chocolate.'
For updates on new flavors and upcoming events, follow Spinnaker Chocolate on Instagram (@spinnakerchocolate) or visit spinnakerchocolate.com.
For media inquiries, please contact: press@spinnakerchocolate.com
For wholesale inquiries, please contact: wholesale@spinnakerchocolate.com
About Spinnaker ChocolateSpinnaker Chocolate is a Seattle-based bean-to-bar chocolate maker dedicated to crafting high-quality, ethically sourced chocolate. Since its founding, Spinnaker has been committed to transparency, sustainability, and exceptional flavor, making it a favorite among chocolate lovers in the Pacific Northwest and beyond.
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