Feb 11, 2025
By Bob Carskadon
Sparkman Wharf’s Hampton Chocolate Factory (615 Channelside Dr) is our go-to any time of year for good chocolate, and their latest creation has become a viral hit just in time for Valentine’s Day: the Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cup. Inspired by the world-famous London Chocolate Strawberry Cup, Hampton Chocolate Factory’s version is a fresh and decadent delight that owners say they can barely make enough of to keep up with demand.
Using fresh local strawberries coated in handmade chocolate and topped with house-made whipped cream, it really is a local treat you can’t find anywhere else. In their first week alone, the store went through 2,000 pounds of strawberries, speaking to the concoction’s mega popularity. It comes with your choice of melted milk, dark or white chocolate, and one customer described it as “heaven in a bite.”
Of course, Hampton Chocolate Factory – founded by two Tampa locals – is worth a visit for far more than just the strawberry cups alone. It’s the perfect spot for any Valentine’s treats you need, no matter who you’re shopping for.
If you’d like to stick with the fresh strawberry theme, we highly recommend two of their Valentine’s Day specials, both available all week. For something to enjoy immediately, the Molten Chocolate Strawberry Sundae has everything you could ever want – fresh soft serve ice cream, local strawberries, and of course, all that hot chocolate topping it off just right. And don’t forget the whipped cream.
Of course, many of us may be looking for something to take someone as a gift or bring home for our own enjoyment. In that case, we’re big fans of the dipped chocolate strawberries. It’s a classic treat, and the Hampton version is the elite option, made with fresh local strawberries and covered in rich pure chocolate. The burst of sweet and juicy strawberry with decadent chocolate is always a feast for the taste buds. Pro note: for large orders, Hampton Chocolate Factory will even deliver. Perfect for office gatherings or Galentine’s parties.
For all the excitement over the new offerings, we’d be remiss not to mention the most classic of all Valentine’s gifts: a heart-shaped box full of gourmet chocolates. It’s a classic for a reason, and like everything else they do, Hampton’s version is top-tier.
And don’t forget: Hampton Chocolate Factory also makes some of the best ice cream you’ll have anywhere in Tampa Bay, which is perfect for this particularly warm Valentine’s Weekend. If you haven’t seen their viral “Giant Cone” (reservation required), you’ll want to take a peek. For ice cream lovers, this one is a dream come true.
Read the original article on That’s So Tampa.
Sparkman Wharf’s Hampton Chocolate Factory (615 Channelside Dr) is our go-to any time of year for good chocolate, and their latest creation has become a viral hit just in time for Valentine’s Day: the Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cup. Inspired by the world-famous London Chocolate Strawberry Cup, Hampton Chocolate Factory’s version is a fresh and decadent delight that owners say they can barely make enough of to keep up with demand.
Using fresh local strawberries coated in handmade chocolate and topped with house-made whipped cream, it really is a local treat you can’t find anywhere else. In their first week alone, the store went through 2,000 pounds of strawberries, speaking to the concoction’s mega popularity. It comes with your choice of melted milk, dark or white chocolate, and one customer described it as “heaven in a bite.”
Of course, Hampton Chocolate Factory – founded by two Tampa locals – is worth a visit for far more than just the strawberry cups alone. It’s the perfect spot for any Valentine’s treats you need, no matter who you’re shopping for.
If you’d like to stick with the fresh strawberry theme, we highly recommend two of their Valentine’s Day specials, both available all week. For something to enjoy immediately, the Molten Chocolate Strawberry Sundae has everything you could ever want – fresh soft serve ice cream, local strawberries, and of course, all that hot chocolate topping it off just right. And don’t forget the whipped cream.
Of course, many of us may be looking for something to take someone as a gift or bring home for our own enjoyment. In that case, we’re big fans of the dipped chocolate strawberries. It’s a classic treat, and the Hampton version is the elite option, made with fresh local strawberries and covered in rich pure chocolate. The burst of sweet and juicy strawberry with decadent chocolate is always a feast for the taste buds. Pro note: for large orders, Hampton Chocolate Factory will even deliver. Perfect for office gatherings or Galentine’s parties.
For all the excitement over the new offerings, we’d be remiss not to mention the most classic of all Valentine’s gifts: a heart-shaped box full of gourmet chocolates. It’s a classic for a reason, and like everything else they do, Hampton’s version is top-tier.
And don’t forget: Hampton Chocolate Factory also makes some of the best ice cream you’ll have anywhere in Tampa Bay, which is perfect for this particularly warm Valentine’s Weekend. If you haven’t seen their viral “Giant Cone” (reservation required), you’ll want to take a peek. For ice cream lovers, this one is a dream come true.
Read the original article on That’s So Tampa.