Looking for a tasty local treat for your gluten-free sweetie this Valentine’s Day? Well you’re in luck. Spokane’s Hallett’s Chocolates made-from-scratch chocolates and candies are all built from the ground up with no gluten ingredients according to Halletts. You can order directly from their web site or visit their factory on the North side or satellite store downtown for a last minute Valentine’s Day purchase and have your pick of truffles, assorted chocolates, caramels, brittles, toffee, and other delectable, hand-made sweets (some are even sugar-free too).
Thanks to Kari from Hallett’s who took time out from the busy V-Day rush to answer our hounding questions about possible hidden gluten ingredients and cross contamination concerns. While they don’t label their chocolates “gluten free” anywhere at their retail store or on their website (something they should consider given the growing GF customer base), we felt confident enough from their answers to test a couple of espresso caramel milk chocolates on an uber-sensitive celiac stomach. Of course they tantalized the taste buds without tormenting the intestines. Do be on the lookout though for a few candy offerings they sell (licorice and cookies center items) from other manufacturers that contain gluten but never come in contact with Hallett’s products and include an ingredient list on their label.
Hallett’s Chocolates have been around in the Spokane area for over 30 years and have time tested, award winning recipes that will make a Hallett’s Valentines gift something special.
Hallett’s factory (Northside): 1419 E. Holyoke, Spokane WA 99217, 509.484.6454 cs@hallettschocolates.com
Riverwalk store (next to Northern Lights Brewery in the University District): 1007 E. Trent, Spokane WA 99202, 509.487.3238
csriverwalk@hallettschocolates.com