Oh Chocolate Mercer Island

Oh Chocolate Mercer Island 50 years of perfecting the finest quality, hand-crafted artisanal chocolates - from our family to you She discovered her passion for baking and cooking.

For more than 50 years, three generations of the Krautheim family have been crafting the finest quality, premium artisan chocolates. It all began on the island of Oahu, Hawaii with Gertie Han. As a young girl growing up on Oahu, Gertie worked for a wealthy Austrian family where she learned to create delectable European desserts. However, a burning question stirred within her, “how do I make chocolate candy?” and she set out to teach herself. After she met and married Carl Krautheim, she discovered he was a chocoholic. They were a perfect match for each other. Living in Honolulu, Gertie was making chocolates in their garage for family and friends. When the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor, Gertie shared her chocolates during the black-out to help people calm down. Carl, a military man and a non-smoker, traded his ci******es for chocolate bars. Gertie called her kitchen her “laboratory” and would often cook late into the night perfecting many of her recipes. Carl and Gertie tested a variety of the world’s finest chocolate in order to produce the perfect dark, velvety truffle. They both enjoyed chocolate made in the French tradition, with a strong, rich chocolate ‘bite.’

Gertie also developed rich, buttery caramels as well as delightful creams, all drenched in French chocolate. Carl and Gertie’s success in producing the finest, world-class chocolates is due to their unwavering insistence on using only the highest quality ingredients. Gertie was determined to create the perfect confection that would make a chocolate lover sigh “Ohhhhh! Chocolate!”

Eventually, Carl and Gertie moved to the mainland, opening a chocolate shop on Mercer Island. That shop has been open for 27 years and is now a family icon on Mercer Island. While Gertie was creating chocolates, Carl managed the store. Customers described Carl as an “extremely likeable man” and he was well known for handing out samples to everyone who came to one of the stores. This tradition continues today. There is an atmosphere reminiscent of times gone by when each person is treated as special.

From cacao pod to chocolate.There’s a fascinating journey behind every piece of chocolate.In our hands-on classes, you’l...
09/29/2026

From cacao pod to chocolate.

There’s a fascinating journey behind every piece of chocolate.

In our hands-on classes, you’ll learn where chocolate begins, how cacao becomes the chocolate we know and love, and some of the craft that goes into transforming it along the way.

Along the way, you’ll taste chocolate at different stages, explore the story behind cacao, and get hands-on with the process yourself.

Come curious. Leave with a deeper appreciation for chocolate, and a few handmade treats to enjoy.

Don't miss Mocha Valencia.Our seasonal Mocha Valencia Truffles are in store now, but they won't be here forever!Rich dar...
09/26/2026

Don't miss Mocha Valencia.

Our seasonal Mocha Valencia Truffles are in store now, but they won't be here forever!

Rich dark chocolate mocha, a bright hint of orange, and a milk chocolate coating make this one of our favorite flavors for the changing season.

If you've been waiting for its return—or haven't tried it yet—now's the time 🍫

Available while they last at our Mercer Island shop and by special request in our online chocolate boxes.

A little behind the scenes at Oh! Chocolate...We love getting to share our chocolates with you and thought we'd give you...
09/22/2026

A little behind the scenes at Oh! Chocolate...

We love getting to share our chocolates with you and thought we'd give you a peek at what happens behind the camera!

Here's a look at a recent photography day, where we brought together chocolates, gift boxes, flowers and a few different ideas to create the images we share with you. A little arranging, styling, experimenting with light and composition—and trying not to eat the subject!

Fall, wrapped in chocolate.Our 16-Piece Statement Box takes on the colors of the season with a beautiful orange ribbon a...
09/19/2026

Fall, wrapped in chocolate.

Our 16-Piece Statement Box takes on the colors of the season with a beautiful orange ribbon and a selection of our handmade chocolates and caramels inside.

A thoughtful gift, a beautiful addition to a gathering, or simply a delicious reason to celebrate the season.

Available at our Mercer Island shop and online.

Make memories with chocolate.Some of the best gifts aren't things—they're experiences you can share.At an Oh! Chocolate ...
09/15/2026

Make memories with chocolate.

Some of the best gifts aren't things—they're experiences you can share.

At an Oh! Chocolate class, you'll taste, learn, create, and get hands-on with chocolate alongside the people you're with. From tempering chocolate to dipping and decorating treats, you'll leave with chocolates you've made yourself and an experience to remember.

Looking for a gift for someone who loves chocolate? Chocolate classes can be gifted through ClassBento, too.

Explore upcoming classes and gift a chocolate experience → link in bio.

A favorite is back: Our Salty Peanut Caramels are returning for a limited time!Crunchy, salty peanuts are surrounded by ...
09/12/2026

A favorite is back: Our Salty Peanut Caramels are returning for a limited time!

Crunchy, salty peanuts are surrounded by luscious caramel, then enrobed in smooth milk chocolate. The combination of salty, sweet, creamy, and crunchy makes this one seriously hard to resist.

Exclusive to Oh! Chocolate and available for a limited time.

Find them at our Mercer Island shop or request them in your favorite caramel or assorted chocolate box online.

Three generations. One love of chocolate.Oh! Chocolate's story is a family story.For three generations, our family has b...
09/08/2026

Three generations. One love of chocolate.

Oh! Chocolate's story is a family story.

For three generations, our family has been making and sharing chocolate, carrying forward a love of the craft while creating something uniquely our own here in the Seattle area.

The knowledge and love of chocolate that began with Gertie and Carl is still being shared today, including in our hands-on chocolate classes.

Three generations. Decades of chocolate. A tradition we’re proud to share.

Mocha + orange. A favorite fall combination.The Mocha Valencia Truffle is back for the season!A rich dark chocolate moch...
09/05/2026

Mocha + orange. A favorite fall combination.

The Mocha Valencia Truffle is back for the season!

A rich dark chocolate mocha center is paired with a bright hint of orange, then dipped in luscious milk chocolate. It’s a delicious balance of deep, cozy chocolate and fresh citrus.

Available now at our Mercer Island shop and by special request in our online chocolate boxes, while they last.

Address

8451 SE 68th Street, Suite 105
Mercer Island, WA
98040

Opening Hours

Tuesday 11am - 5pm
Wednesday 11am - 5pm
Thursday 11am - 5pm
Friday 11am - 5pm
Saturday 11am - 5pm

Telephone

+12062324974

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