Gretchen's Confections is such a cozy spot in the heart of Marcellus. The chocolate assortments are delicious and the daily pastries have been so great to try. I haven't had a chocolate here that I didn't like! read more

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Closed permanently Was a great little spot to grab a cappuccino and some exquisite chocolates. Just not enough customers to make a profit. read more

I've been driving past Gretchen's for ages and finally had the chance to stop in. I was blown away by the beauty and quality of their chocolates- the best in the area. I've since gone back for more! They offer a full coffee menu as well as extensive tea options. Their gourmet hot chocolate was thick, chocolatey, and delicious. I'd recommend this stop to anyone traveling through Marcellus! read more

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This was my first time here and I brought my little one along. My friend has been telling me to stop by and I finally had the chance to stop in. It's such a cute shop, felt so welcoming and cozy as you walked in. I was in to get Christmas gifts for my oldest teachers. They offered their decorative boxes or plain white boxes, I opted for decorative with four pieces(they have set prices for these boxes depending how many pieces you wanted). The wonderful worker was so helpful since it was my first time. I also got two pieces for me and my little one, they were delicious. So decadent, perfect size sweet treat and also beautiful(I forgot the flavors we tasted ‍, one was snow country and the other gold butterfly). I also purchased a peppermint mocha latte and that was delicious as well. I can't wait to head back to try more items! read more

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My enjoyment and appreciation of Gretchen's grows with every one of my visits. In addition to their standard delicious chocolates and coffee they are offering seasonal boxes ($ based on # per box) that are perfect gifts. Service is always on point and very helpful. I've never had a bad experience there. Coffee, chocolates and a small selection of pastries... An excellent drop in for coffee. A perfect option to satisfy your sweet tooth. What more do you need? read more

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Cutest place in the cutest town! Gretchen's is a perfect coffee shop to do remote work, catch up with a friend, or just stop for coffee! Their lattes & matcha is absolutely amazing and their chocolate is a show stopper. I recommend going and trying everything! read more

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Passing through Marcellus and we learned the chocolatier makes eye chocolate above the shop! Coming from the south we do not have any hand crafted chocolate like this available anywhere. The quality is excellent. The ambiance is perfect. Order the Barracuda - a bourbon vanilla cream, the Graceland - a vanilla bean milk chocolate ganache, and the Dreamboat sea salt caramels / possibly the best I've ever had!! read more

What a wonderful little chocolate shop! I recently visited Gretchen's to find some of the best tasting chocolate I've ever had! Her case of chocolates is outstanding in variety and they are literally a work on art. I also found that they carry my all time favorite coffee Forty Weight. In addition they have an espresso bar and serve lunch type foods. I enjoyed a hot chocolate and ordered some chocolates to take home. The seating area is quite sweet and feels a little old fashion and nostalgic. The staff was helpful and friendly. I highly recommend visiting. read more

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Handmade chocolates in dark and milk chocolate. Fanciful names. My favorite is the Harriet Tubman I. The shape of a butterfly shape and gold filigree. Specialty coffees and pastries, too. read more

So I saw online that Gretchen's was having a 1/2 price sale on all of their chocolates the day after Valentine's. You could also get a free small coffee. I rarely treat myself to candy, but with it being 1/2 price I gave myself permission to!! I had not been in since before COVID, so it felt great to be out in public and getting something special for myself! I was not sure what was in most of the chocolates so I had to ask. I wanted to get a small variety so the man behind the counter helped me to pick out six of them. Since I was treating myself I also ordered a blueberry vanilla scone to sit and have with my coffee. They also had a banana pecan scone and a lemon cake to choose from. Although I like scones, I often find them dry. However, this one was moist and delicious!! The perfect consistency and soooo tasty! I would say hands down it was the best scone I've ever had! So good! And it went perfect with my hot coffee with a bit of cream. I saved the candies for later and tried them one by one. Each one delicious unto itself! I had one filled with an amazing vanilla cream, one with peanut butter and little crunchies, one with Amaretto, a hazelnut with little crunchies, a sea salt caramel, and a coconut cream with almond. I cannot wait to go in again and try some more! They have many varieties! read more

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Best chocolates I have ever had! So much artistry in their work! I did not know you could make that level of detail and flavor in chocolate! Great gift idea! read more

I always avoid assorted chocolates. I dislike getting them as gifts and usually avoid them at all costs. HOWEVER.....my husband and I were just strolling and exploring the town of Auburn for the first time and happened by chance to pass by this establishment. Something pulled me in....perhaps my curiosity or my love of chocolate in general, or even how cute the shop was set up. Either way, it was there I found myself! I was immediately greeted and offered a free sample. I did it to be polite, thinking I would walk away afterward, but nooooo! Needless to say, we walked out with almost $100 worth of chocolates for myself and my mother for Mother's Day. I got two Mother's Day boxes and they were TOTALLY worth it. The best chocolates I've ever had. Trust me!!! They do NOT taste cheap and mass produced, which is exactly why I normally hate assorted chocolates. Now that I'm home, I literally have to discipline myself to pace myself and not have too many in one sitting. Delectable and sinfully sweet! I'm a believer now! read more

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Such an adorable, unique and welcoming shop!! And heavenly chocolates and hot chocolate to boot! The three staff members (owners, I presume) made us feel so comfortable and welcomed. We were laughing like old friends immediately upon entering! It was Valentines Day weekend so their hours were extended-- thank goodness because my husband and I were able to enjoy our goodies at a small table for two after purchasing. My husband had their dark hot chocolate (which, he never usually indulges in so that's saying something!) and I picked out an assortment of caramel chocolates. Proudly, I have only tried 2 of the 8 I picked out, but it's only been 20 minutes :-P My favorite of the two-- the Lumina! Chewy caramel with a toasted pecan layer enveloped in dark chocolate wit gold salt sprinkled on top. Holy moly. Sooooo decadent! I can't believe this is homemade! I'm very glad I decided to get two of those! Great for kids of course... if you're okay with them wanting everything haha. There is a bookshelf of books to enjoy while you sit and decide on the next 8 chocolates you'll be ordering. read more

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Great selection of chocolates and coffee / espresso drinks-all taste wonderful! We often get chocolates there for gifts. They are very helpful and accommodating. It's a nice place to just sit and sip, too. read more

Excellent place. The dark chocolate caramel sea salt is the stuff sweet dreams are made of! Everyone is warm and friendly. The specialty drinks are great. I particularly enjoyed the Golden Latte which has tumeric, ginger, cinnamon & black pepper. It's caffeine free but I requested an espresso shot & coupled with the fresh off the press dark chocolate caramel sea salt, Ive got sunshine on this cloudy and rainy day! read more

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amazing! not only is are the chocolates so unique and exquisitely designed, but the ambience of Gretchen's chocolates is so relaxing and sweet and very homey. the service is excellent and they are so knowledgeable. It is extremely interesting the amount they know about flavor and their passion for chocolates. The cold brew is excellent! I never get oat milk but I do when I go there and it's so refreshing and delicious ! I will continue to bring friends there and I will continue to get their chocolates as gifts for my loved ones ... and myself ;). read more

I was staying in Auburn for a month and I wanted to try this place based on the recommendations here. Walked over one day while doing laundry down the street. I saw two men close to the door, one sitting and another standing talking with him. Neither were wearing masks. Of course, the man sitting was eating/drinking and not an issue. I thought the other man would either be sitting down with his order or leaving so walked up and down for a minute or two then went back. The man who had been standing was now behind the counter and stocking items. I just left. There was a mask mandate in New York and if the owner/employee (?) couldn't wear a mask when required, what other health standards would he violate? Seriously, if you can't wear a mask, are you washing your hands? read more

Fabulous handcrafted chocolates and terrific service. We have taken their chocolates to several friends who know fine chocolate and they were very impressed. Highly recommend. read more

Great coffee, great environment. We stopped in for just a bit and really enjoyed it. Glad they survived through Covid as well.

Gretchen's is fantastic! Great coffees and home made chocolate and pastries and sweets! It has tables to sit and enjoy your confection too. The staff are very friendly and helpful. I love it there. read more

Excellent place to eat! I also respect the fact that they are following CDC guidelines in regards to covid 19. Thank you for being responsible and keeping the community safe! read more

I have been coming into Gretchen's with my laptop to do some work throughout the week since I work remotely. They have great coffee and I like the atmosphere! The chocolates are good too. read more

Hands down the best chocolate I have ever tasted! Gretchen puts her heart into everything she does and creates recipes for her chocolates that you will not taste anywhere else. Everything she creates is unique. Beautiful shop with friendly employees and a calm atmosphere. You will be so glad you stopped in! Family-owned and operated, bringing business to Central NY. read more

Great service, friendly atmosphere, chocolates and coffee... who can ask for anything more? They shit down temporarily due to high Covid numbers but they still take orders. read more

This place is amazing!! There are so many chocolate, snack, and drink options. The staff is incredibly nice and helpful. I went in here earlier to get a latte and some chocolates, and I told the barista that I was vegan and she was very knowledgeable and helpful. They have a few vegan chocolates like a dark chocolate truffle, a fruit and nut bar, and a mint meltaway and a few milk options like almond, soy, and oat milk!! They even had bagels you can get as well! She even told me that they have soups sometimes and encouraged me to come back and try it which I plan on doing! An extremely enjoyable experience with very high quality service and food. read more