Great Lakes Chocolate & Dessert Co.

Chocolate & Candy Shops in Traverse City, Michigan

4.8 (84)

Category	Chocolate & Candy Shops · Coffee shop, Dessert shop, Gift shop, Wholesaler
Address	819 S Garfield Ave, Traverse City, MI 49686
Street	South Garfield Avenue
Area	Traverse City, Michigan
Phone	(231) 421-1226
Google rating	4.8 (84)
Source	Google Maps and public records · listed Oct 17, 2026

Hours

Monday	10 am–6 pm
Tuesday	10 am–6 pm
Wednesday	10 am–6 pm
Thursday	10 am–6 pm
Friday	10 am–6 pm
Saturday	10 am–4 pm
Sunday	Closed

About Great Lakes Chocolate & Dessert Co.

We are not mass-produced chocolate. We are sourcing single-origin, organic cacao beans from beautiful countries around the world, creating handcrafted chocolates & desserts. For us bean-to-bar isn't the only way, but it's the best way. Check out our latest products and join the craft chocolate movement with us!

Located at 819 S Garfield Ave, Traverse City, MI 49686, Great Lakes Chocolate & Dessert Co. operates as a chocolate shop serving Traverse City in Michigan. This page gathers the practical details people usually look for before visiting: where it is, how to reach it, when it opens and how customers rate it. Besides its main category, the business also describes itself as coffee shop, dessert shop, gift shop, so it may cover more than the name suggests.

The business lists hours on 6 days of the week. On most of those days it is open 10 am–6 pm. It is closed on Sunday. As with most places, expect changes around holidays; the phone number below is the fastest way to confirm. You can reach Great Lakes Chocolate & Dessert Co. at (231) 421-1226; calling is usually the quickest way to ask about availability, prices or directions. Its website is greatlakeschocolate.co, where you may find menus, price lists or booking options.

On Google it holds a rating of 4.8 out of 5 from 84 reviews.

How Great Lakes Chocolate & Dessert Co. compares with other chocolate & candy shops in Traverse City

It shares South Garfield Avenue with 5 other listed businesses.
Nearest other chocolate & candy shops: Natural Candy Store (1.3 mi), Doug Murdick's Fudge (1.6 mi), Rocket Fizz - Soda Pop & Candy Shop (1.6 mi)

Before you go

Ask about allergens when you order: US food law names nine major allergens (milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soy and sesame), and kitchens can tell you which dishes contain them.
Restaurant inspection results are kept by the city or county health department; many publish them online or post the latest grade at the door.
For table service a tip of 15–20% is customary; at counter-service places tipping is optional.

Latest Google reviews

The 5 most recent reviews shown on Google Maps. Reviews belong to their authors; read all of them on Google.

Beth Friend 2 months ago

What a fantastic choice we made having Great Lakes Chocolate & Dessert supply the dessert table at my daughter's wedding. It was fabulous! Communication with the owner/business was terrific and timely, wedding guests absolutely swarmed the beautiful and delicious display - it was a hit! Highly recommend for your next event! They even delivered and set up at a very specific time required by the event coordinator. A+++. Thank you!

Olivia Hudak 2 months ago

We ordered a variety of petite desserts from Great Lakes Chocolate Company for our corporate customer appreciation event, and they were easily one of the highlights of the evening. Not only was the display absolutely beautiful, but every single dessert was incredible. We served the S'mores Tart, Bourbon Caramel Tart, Key Lime Raspberry Tart, Lemon Blueberry Trifle, Strawberry Shortcake, Life by Chocolate, Tiramisu, Profiteroles, and Turtle Brownies, and our guests couldn't stop talking about them. Throughout the event, people kept asking where the desserts came from because they were that good. Everything was fresh, beautifully presented, and packed with flavor. If you're looking for desserts that will impress your guests and leave a lasting impression, I can't recommend Great Lakes Chocolate Company enough. We will absolutely be ordering from them again for future events.

Aidan Burley 2 months ago

The best Tiramisu ever! They also offer incredible lattes. The staff is wonderful, and the selection is great.

Rachel P 3 months ago

This place is amazing! The customer service was incredible and they had so many cool options, even though we stopped within an hour of closing. We tried their brownie, s’mores tart, and two truffles. All of it was awesome! We can’t wait to stop by earlier in the day to see what other options are available. 10/10 stop! We are so glad that we found this place!

Somewhere Up North 7 months ago

Oh my! Of all the special places in traverse city, this one may be the special-ist. It’s like a best kept secret but here’s to letting that out! Amazing baked treats and a wide variety of fresh, delicious concoctions in packages and in the case, including hot chocolate, teas and coffees served in store. My favorite place at the moment.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Great Lakes Chocolate & Dessert Co. located?

Great Lakes Chocolate & Dessert Co. is at 819 S Garfield Ave, Traverse City, MI 49686, in Traverse City, Michigan. Use the “Open in Google Maps” button on this page for directions.

What kind of business is Great Lakes Chocolate & Dessert Co.?

Great Lakes Chocolate & Dessert Co. is listed as a chocolate shop and is also tagged on Google as coffee shop, dessert shop, gift shop.

What are the hours of Great Lakes Chocolate & Dessert Co.?

Published hours are Monday: 10 am–6 pm; Tuesday: 10 am–6 pm; Wednesday: 10 am–6 pm; Thursday: 10 am–6 pm; Friday: 10 am–6 pm; Saturday: 10 am–4 pm; Sunday: Closed. It is closed on Sunday. Hours can change on holidays, so call before a special trip.

Is Great Lakes Chocolate & Dessert Co. open on Sunday?

No, Great Lakes Chocolate & Dessert Co. is closed on Sunday.

What is the phone number of Great Lakes Chocolate & Dessert Co.?

You can call Great Lakes Chocolate & Dessert Co. at (231) 421-1226.

How is Great Lakes Chocolate & Dessert Co. rated on Google?

Great Lakes Chocolate & Dessert Co. has a Google rating of 4.8 out of 5 from 84 reviews.

Does Great Lakes Chocolate & Dessert Co. have a website?

Yes, the website of Great Lakes Chocolate & Dessert Co. is greatlakeschocolate.co (linked on this page).