Business Details
42 Years
experience
Handmade Chocolates & Gift Baskets in Cary, NC
Chocolate Smiles Candy Factory has been crafting exceptional handmade chocolates in Cary, North Carolina since 1984. Our dedication to quality begins with fresh ingredients and small-batch production, ensuring every piece delivers the rich flavors and textures our customers expect. For nearly four decades, we have specialized in creating chocolates that elevate everyday moments and special occasions alike. Our seasonal offerings, including hand-dipped North Carolina strawberries and strawberry fudge, showcase our commitment to local ingredients and innovation. Beyond our confections, we provide personalized assistance to help clients select perfect gifts for weddings, birthdays, and other milestones. With 39 years of expertise in candy-making and corporate gifting, we combine traditional techniques with modern creativity to meet diverse customer needs.Our shop remains a community staple, offering nut-free and sugar-free options to accommodate dietary preferences while maintaining the integrity of our handcrafted process. From classic truffles to custom gift baskets, every product reflects our passion for chocolate artistry. We operate Monday through Saturday with consistent hours, ensuring accessibility for both local patrons and visitors seeking premium chocolates. Our physical location in downtown Cary serves as both production facility and retail space, maintaining direct connection with our clientele.
Services
Chocolates
Gift Baskets
Custom Ribbon Imprinting
Helium Balloons
Candy Making Supplies
Details
- Year established: 1984
Highlights and features
- We have 39 years of experience in artisan chocolate-making
- Our small-batch production ensures consistent quality and freshness
- We offer nut-free and sugar-free chocolate options
- We create custom gift baskets for special occasions
- We provide corporate chocolate gifting solutions
Services
Chocolates
We produce premium handmade chocolates using fresh ingredients in small batches. Our offerings include truffles, crmes, toffees, and seasonal specialties like hand-dipped strawberries. All products are made without preservatives, with options for nut-free and sugar-free preferences. Our 39-year expertise ensures consistent quality and flavor complexity.
Gift Baskets
We create custom gift baskets for special occasions including weddings, birthdays, and corporate events. Our baskets combine various chocolate types with complementary items like helium balloons and personalized ribbons. Clients can request specific themes or let our team design unique combinations tailored to recipient preferences.
Custom Ribbon Imprinting
We offer custom ribbon imprinting services for event favors and special orders. This service allows clients to add personalized messages, names, or dates to ribbons used in gift packaging. The imprinting enhances the presentation of chocolate gifts for weddings, baby showers, and corporate events while maintaining aesthetic quality.
Helium Balloons
We provide helium balloon services to complement gift baskets and special orders. Balloons are available in various colors and styles for birthdays, anniversaries, and corporate events. Our team ensures proper inflation and attachment to gift arrangements while maintaining safety standards for event decorations.
Candy Making Supplies
We supply professional-grade candy-making equipment and ingredients for home chocolatiers. Our inventory includes molds, tempering tools, and specialty chocolate couvertures. Customers receive guidance on proper usage techniques developed through our 39-year experience in artisan chocolate production.
Questions
What are your regular business hours?
We operate Monday through Saturday from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The shop is closed on major holidays including New Year's Day, Memorial Day, and Christmas.
Do you offer allergy-friendly chocolate options?
Yes, we provide both nut-free and sugar-free chocolate selections to accommodate dietary restrictions while maintaining our signature quality and taste.
Can I order custom chocolate gifts?
We create custom gift baskets and personalized chocolate arrangements for weddings, corporate events, and special occasions with advance notice.
What chocolate-making supplies do you sell?
We offer professional-grade molds, tempering equipment, and chocolate couvertures for home candy-makers, along with usage guidance from our experienced staff.
Do you provide corporate gifting solutions?
Yes, we offer customized corporate chocolate gift programs with bulk ordering options and branded packaging solutions for business clients.
