On a day trip up to the Tillamook area I had all the important things covered: breakfast (Bagel sandwiches at Pacific Edge Espresso), beach (a little walk along Rockaway), flowers (Old House Dahlias), and lunch (Pronto Pup). What I didn't have planned was a sweet treat and I was on the lookout! I spotted Big Shu's on our way to the beach, and while it was early enough that they weren't yet open, I filed it away to check on our drive back by. And happily, we spent enough time gallivanting in the sand that they were, indeed, open for the day. Yay!
We pulled into a parking spot (only a few and the lot is bit awkward, though there is more available behind the store) and trotted on in. It is an unassuming lil' shop with a limited selection of chocolates, but I don't mind as that meant I didn't have to make any tough decisions. I got at least one each of all the dark chocolate varieties on offer, along with a bag of peanut brittle. I believe THE Big Shu helped us and was nice and friendly as could be! He packaged up our selections in a simple white box (with flavor key, thank you very much!) and we were on our way.
Well, I'm nothing if not a true chocoholic so as soon as we were in the car I tried one of the chocolate buttercreams. I don't want to say I was surprised by how good it was because that implies I didn't think it would be that great, but the chocolates just looked so simple I wasn't sure what to expect. It was delicious! I am not big on cream fillings, and this buttercream is what should always be used instead. Man! It was so yummy I next had to try the coconut, and then that was so tasty I had to try the peanut butter and well, with my best intentions to save the treats to enjoy over a couple days, between my husband and I we ate them all before we got home. He also consumed the entire bag of peanut brittle so....let's just say Big Shu knows what he is doing!
They also had milk and white chocolate if you aren't a dark chocolate fan, and I am pretty sure I spotted some fudge as well. You can order online for pick up or just stroll into the store like we did. I wish I lived closer so I could return with regularity, but you best believe next time I'm visiting that I'll be picking up 1 or 2 (or 3!) of each of the chocolates available. read more