Salt & Straw Unveils Chocolate-Inspired Ice Cream Collection

The new limited-time Chocolatiers Series features flavors developed with renowned American chocolatiers.

Jan. 30, 2026 at 2:15am by Ben Kaplan

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Salt & Straw is introducing a new limited-time ice cream collection for February that draws inspiration from classic chocolate assortments, partnering with several well-known American chocolatiers to translate their confections into frozen form. The Chocolatiers Series will feature five distinct flavors designed to reflect the styles and philosophies of bean-to-bar chocolate makers from across the United States.

Why it matters

Salt & Straw is known for its innovative and creative ice cream flavors, often collaborating with local artisans. This new Chocolatiers Series taps into the growing popularity of craft chocolate and allows the company to showcase the work of renowned chocolatiers in a unique frozen dessert format just in time for Valentine's Day.

The details

The collection was developed by Salt & Straw co-founder Tyler Malek in collaboration with chocolatiers he has worked with and admired over the years. Each flavor reimagines a traditional chocolate or dessert through an ice cream lens, including Chocolate Almond Gold Bar, Cake Batter Chocolate Fudge, Chocolate Toasted Buttermilk Torte, Raspberry White Chocolate Cheesecake, and Cocoa Nib Root Beer Float. Salt & Straw is also debuting a Salted Brownie Waffle Cone made with house-prepared brownie batter.

  • The Chocolatiers Series will be available at Salt & Straw scoop shops beginning Friday, Jan. 30.
  • The collection arrives ahead of Valentine's Day on February 14.

The players

Salt & Straw

A popular West Coast ice cream company known for its innovative and collaborative approach to ice cream flavors.

Tyler Malek

The co-founder of Salt & Straw who leads the company's flavor innovation.

Fran's Chocolates

A Seattle-based chocolatier whose almond caramel chocolate is featured in the Chocolate Almond Gold Bar flavor.

Jonathan Grahm

The chocolatier of Compartés in Los Angeles, who collaborated on the Cake Batter Chocolate Fudge flavor.

Cloudforest

A Portland-based chocolatier whose Nest Bar inspired the Chocolate Toasted Buttermilk Torte flavor.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

The takeaway

Salt & Straw's new Chocolatiers Series showcases the company's commitment to innovation and collaboration, allowing customers to experience classic chocolate confections in a unique frozen dessert format just in time for Valentine's Day.