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About Us
Welcome to Ah! Some Chocolates!
A chocolate lover’s dream housed in the Back Mountain area of Northeastern Pennsylvania.
Once guests enter the three-story rustic barn home to Ah! Some Chocolates, they are surrounded by fine hand-made chocolates — everything from gourmet truffles and chocolate turtles to chocolate covered pretzels and chocolate covered potato chips. Visitors can enjoy a light breakfast or lunch in the 40-seat capacity cafe toward the rear of the first-floor.
This boutique and cafe is a dream come true for friends and owners Mary L. Hepner and Theresa M. Novak. The pair began operating their business at the Stegmaier Mansion in 2005 to fulfill internet and corporate business orders.
The business quickly took off and the pair knew they needed a larger space. While uncertain what lay ahead for the nation’s economy, Hepner and Novak opened the retail boutique store in February and the cafe in late September.
"We wanted it to be a comforting place, a getaway, that other place that sense of community where you could go, sort of hang out and have something that wouldn’t break the bank," Hepner said regarding the cafe.
The duo has received great support from Back Mountain residents and earnings have exceeded projections, Novak said, noting that many people seem to prefer trading with the local business.
The pair uses local farmers to supply the eggs, milk and other ingredients used in their artisan chocolates and cafe selections because they also feel it’s important to support the local community. Their menu changes frequently so they can offer foods using the seasonal ingredients, Hepner said.
She attributes some of their success to using the fresh ingredients and fine chocolates from around the world.
"We add only pure ingredients. There is very little sugar. There are no fillers. It is really pure ingredients," Hepner said.
Novak added that people know fine quality when they see it and taste it.
"They do know the difference between mass production and something that is hand-made. They remember those things. It’s like buying a pie from a supermarket or having a handmade pie. It’s that difference. … real chocolate, fine chocolate, once you put it in your mouth, you see how its decorated. It makes a big difference. People like that," Novak said.
Specializing in custom orders, the pair can make chocolates for bridal parties, weddings, chocolate tastings or any other special occasion. They are now offering wedding and special occasion cakes. Call for more info!
A chocolate lover’s dream housed in the Back Mountain area of Northeastern Pennsylvania.
Once guests enter the three-story rustic barn home to Ah! Some Chocolates, they are surrounded by fine hand-made chocolates — everything from gourmet truffles and chocolate turtles to chocolate covered pretzels and chocolate covered potato chips. Visitors can enjoy a light breakfast or lunch in the 40-seat capacity cafe toward the rear of the first-floor.
This boutique and cafe is a dream come true for friends and owners Mary L. Hepner and Theresa M. Novak. The pair began operating their business at the Stegmaier Mansion in 2005 to fulfill internet and corporate business orders.
The business quickly took off and the pair knew they needed a larger space. While uncertain what lay ahead for the nation’s economy, Hepner and Novak opened the retail boutique store in February and the cafe in late September.
"We wanted it to be a comforting place, a getaway, that other place that sense of community where you could go, sort of hang out and have something that wouldn’t break the bank," Hepner said regarding the cafe.
The duo has received great support from Back Mountain residents and earnings have exceeded projections, Novak said, noting that many people seem to prefer trading with the local business.
The pair uses local farmers to supply the eggs, milk and other ingredients used in their artisan chocolates and cafe selections because they also feel it’s important to support the local community. Their menu changes frequently so they can offer foods using the seasonal ingredients, Hepner said.
She attributes some of their success to using the fresh ingredients and fine chocolates from around the world.
"We add only pure ingredients. There is very little sugar. There are no fillers. It is really pure ingredients," Hepner said.
Novak added that people know fine quality when they see it and taste it.
"They do know the difference between mass production and something that is hand-made. They remember those things. It’s like buying a pie from a supermarket or having a handmade pie. It’s that difference. … real chocolate, fine chocolate, once you put it in your mouth, you see how its decorated. It makes a big difference. People like that," Novak said.
Specializing in custom orders, the pair can make chocolates for bridal parties, weddings, chocolate tastings or any other special occasion. They are now offering wedding and special occasion cakes. Call for more info!
Our contact information
By standard mail:
Ah! Some Chocolates
100 East Overbrook Road
Shavertown, PA 18708
By phone:
(570) 674-0178
Wed. to Sat. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Additional hours available by appointment.
tmnovak22@aol.com
By standard mail:
Ah! Some Chocolates
100 East Overbrook Road
Shavertown, PA 18708
By phone:
(570) 674-0178
Wed. to Sat. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Additional hours available by appointment.
tmnovak22@aol.com
Our Customers Say ...
I have eaten in the cafe and purchased some chocolates from the store. The quiche was great, and the white chocolate items were amazing!
- R. S., Luzerne, PA
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Visit our store and cafe:
100 East Overbrook Road, Shavertown, PA 18708 (Directions)© Ah! Some Chocolates. 2009 All rights reserved
100 East Overbrook Road, Shavertown, PA 18708 (Directions)© Ah! Some Chocolates. 2009 All rights reserved