Every box is packed by hand in Erie and checked piece by piece, then shipped to whoever needs it.

What's actually in a Stefanelli's box

Milk chocolate, dark chocolate, creams, caramels, nougat, chocolate-covered nuts and cherry cordials. Most boxes come in more than one size, a smaller box for one person and a larger one for a household, from a four-piece box up to two-pound assortments. Each filled chocolate is initialed by the candy maker who made it, marking its flavor.

Ninety-seven years, still made by hand

Stefanelli's has been family-owned in Erie since 1929. We still cook our candy in copper kettles over an open flame, make every filling from scratch in our own kitchen, and make many of our candies in batches as small as 30 pieces. Every box is packed by hand and checked piece by piece. No conveyor belt, no automated sorting.

Shipping chocolate in warm weather

Chocolate melts, so this part is worth a minute. When it's warm, add ice packs to your order, two or more for larger orders. If the box is going somewhere that regularly tops 65°F, choose Express shipping: Standard isn't guaranteed and Express is. Ice packs help but don't guarantee chocolate won't melt, and we can't refund or credit melted candy, so please read our warm weather shipping policy before you order.

Gifting questions

Can you include a note with a chocolate gift box?

Yes. Check “Is this a gift?” in your cart and type your message.

Will chocolate melt if I ship it?

It can in warm weather. Add ice packs to your order, two or more for larger orders, and choose Express shipping for destinations that regularly top 65°F. Ice packs don't guarantee chocolate won't melt, and we can't refund or credit melted candy.

Can I send chocolate gift boxes to more than one address?

Each order ships to one address, so place a separate order for each recipient. For a long list, call our West 8th Street shop at (814) 459-2451.

Do you offer corporate or bulk chocolate gifts?

Yes. Call our West 8th Street shop at (814) 459-2451 to talk through a larger order.

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