Chocolate Dipped Strawberries, Hot Chocolate Sparrow

St. Valentine’s Day is almost here and you have to remember your sweetie with some sweets! One of the reasons we love living on Cape Cod is the abundant amount of specialty dessert, chocolate, and candy stores.

Take advantage of the upcoming blizzard and stock up on valentine goodies to satisfy your sweet tooth. Treat yourself, a special someone, or a family member to one of these delectable desserts from localbakeries, chocolatiers, and candy shoppes.

5 Fabulous Foods

Little Miss Cupcape, Hyannis – Indulge in a Chocolate Covered Strawberry cupcake from Little Miss Cupcake. Chocolate cake with a dark chocolate ganache center, frosted with a strawberry butter cream, dipped in dark chocolate and topped with a dollop of strawberry jam. Devilishly delicious!

Ghelfi’s Candies of Cape Cod, Falmouth and Mashpee – Melt in your mouth truffles, scrumptious chocolate covered Oreos, and rich dark chocolate are carefully selected for their heart shaped valentines chocolate box. With two locations in Falmouth and Mashpee, you have no excuse to miss out on Ghelfi’s delicious home made candies and chocolates.

Hot Chocolate Sparrow, Orleans – Named “The Best on the Lower Cape,” the Hot Chocolate Sparrow is known for their artisan coffee and hand dipped chocolates. Celebrate love this Valentines Day with a box of chocolate truffles or try their indulgent chocolate dipped strawberries.

Chatham Candy Manor, Chatham – Offering a wide assortment of candies and chocolates, Chatham Candy Manor is a favorite for special occasions and holidays. We love their chocolate dipped pretzels, homemade fudge, and cashew turtles.

Stage Shop Candy, Dennis Port – The award for “Most Creative Chocolate” goes to Stage Shop Candy in Dennis Port for their 50 Shades of Gray inspired chocolate handcuffs. Other unique gifts include a Blue Jeans Valentines Box and their Hand Painted Chocolate Rose Heart. Yum!

Have a sweet day with your Valentine!