Beloved Dallas Chocolatier Kate Weiser Chocolate to Permanently Close

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After 12 years in business, Kate Weiser Chocolate, a beloved Dallas-based chocolatier, has announced it will permanently close its doors. Weiser cited the seasonal and labor-intensive nature of the business, along with the heavy financial lift required to continue operating over the last few years, as the reasons behind the difficult decision.

Why it matters

Kate Weiser Chocolate was a local institution in Dallas, known for its hand-decorated bonbons and chocolate bars, as well as its popular Carl the Snowman hot chocolate bombs. The closure represents the loss of a beloved small business that had become a fixture in the community.

The details

Weiser announced the decision to close on social media, saying she made the choice alongside her financial partners. She expressed pride in what the business had created and gratitude for the lessons, relationships, and experiences that came with it. Weiser said her immediate focus will be on supporting her talented team and securing jobs for them, and that after that, she will 'rest, reflect and spend time with my family until my next adventure'.

• Kate Weiser Chocolate has been in business for 12 years.
• The decision to close was announced on April 14, 2026.
• The final day for online orders will be April 15, 2026.
• The Trinity Groves and NorthPark locations will remain open until the last chocolate is sold.

What they’re saying

What’s next

Weiser said she will focus on supporting her team and securing jobs for them, and then she will 'rest, reflect and spend time with my family until my next adventure'.