Chocolate Lab - Bethlehem

Okay, there are chocolate stores and then there is the local place where you can come in, sit down and chat for 15 to 30 minutes and walk out with your chocolate after having a coffee or hot chocolate. Arlene (owner, chief chocolate maker — grin) is so bubbly and vibrant and always ready for a conversation. She started this shop one block away and had the chance to move it down near the Apollo Grill. Now she is swamped with people and there is a good reason why. She has found a way to make these neat little chocolate delights that feature flavors like cappuccino, inside out peanut butter cup, fluffernutter, and my favorite — espresso. Oh but there are others that I try to stay away from. The price is really decent basing this on the bigger chocolate shops and their prices. If you are smart you will have a hot chocolate and destroy your calorie count for the day. I prefer the dark chocolate in the shop but those people who like milk chocolate tell me that those are yummy too. Stop in, say hi to Arlene and then take a walk around Bethlehem. I personally like to buy some before dinner and then eat one or two on the way to the car as my dessert. Heck of a lot cheaper than dessert at a restaurant but so very very good.