Local chocolate shops have been gearing up for their busiest day of the year, Valentine’s Day.
Erie’s chocolatiers are no strangers to the peak season that comes along with the holiday.
Erie Co. Council to host public reading regarding ICE detention center lease
Each year, February 13 and 14 has brought in the most customers in the shortest amount of time.
According to Erie’s chocolate shops, chocolate-covered strawberries have always been a favorite for customers during the holiday.
“We’re ready. We know what’s coming, so we’re prepped, we’re ready, we’ve got everything ordered, we’ve got staff ready, and we’ll have strawberries all day, every day, at all three of our locations,” said Sara Harris, Co-owner of Pulakos Chocolates.
City of Erie to announce winner of ‘I Voted’ sticker design contest
With shipments on the way and chocolatiers hard at work, they said they’re prepared to serve the Erie community this Valentine’s Day.
“Things are going great here, we’re prepared to take care of a lot of people,” said Tony Stefanelli, Owner and Operator of Romolo Chocolates.
Copyright 2026 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to WJET/WFXP/YourErie.com.