The Cordial Cherry

Beautifully decorated, and delicious treats. Delivered on time in seasonal packaging, these cherries have now become a family tradition. Highly recommended as a gift, make sure to get yourself some as these are truly a treat.

Oh yeah. This little chocolate shop is where it’s at. If you enjoy a good chocolate this place is worth the trip. Their cherries are amazing. They have so many different flavors. Pear, bubble gum and coconut are some of my favorites. They also have wonderful sea salt caramels and other assorted chocolates.

After seeing The Cordial Cherry featured on Unilocal’s ROTD and perusing their website, I knew I had to stop in here. I stopped by on a weekday evening after work. I saw in a review that the windows are all blocked in order to protect the chocolate, so I wasn’t surprised by the «boarded up» appearance of the store. This place is oozing with charm and between the apothecary jars filled with chocolates lining the walls, the whimsical chocolate covered cherries, and the charming touches throughout, it feels a little bit like being inside a magic shop (which isn’t far off, because what this place does with chocolate is borderline magical). As soon as I entered I was greeted and, shortly thereafter, a woman came out to explain to me their different options.
They have three ways to choose your chocolates. They have both small and large plastic containers with scoops that have a set price per container which you can fill with any of the small chocolates in jars on one half of the store (the small containers are $ 6.95). The selection in these jars is unreal. They have the standard chocolate covered fruits (blueberries, cherries, apricots, pineapples, etc.), chocolate covered nuts/​caramels/​coffee or espresso beans, and then some unique options (chocolate covered rose petals, lavender, orange blossom). They also have cookies and cream chocolate balls, mint balls, chocolate covered mini marshmallows, and a variety of other similar options.
The second and third ways to shop here are for the other side of the store which contains chocolate covered cherries (some fruit infused — peach, blackberry, watermelon, etc. — and some decorated like lady bugs, dogs, kittens, and little people), fudge, and truffles. You can fill a box (options are for 9 or 18 chocolates) or, if you only want a few, you can place them on a tray and they will package them for you at checkout. Each of the chocolates are individually priced (between $ 1.50 to $ 2.95 per item).
I decided to fill one of the small containers with assorted chocolates and to also get a box of 9 chocolate covered cherries, fudge pieces, and truffles. At checkout, they wrapped the box, enclosed it with twine, and attached a cute «to/​from» card (in case it was a gift) and a sprig of evergreen. The packaging is amazing and so adorable! These would make a great and easy gift!
So the most important part — how everything tasted. I had selected a little of everything for my small container, so when I got home and tried some, I had no idea what most of it was. Everything was awesome, though. Some of my favorites (which I was able to identify) were the chocolate covered marshmallows and the chocolate covered rose petals, lavender, and orange blossom. I wasn’t a huge fan of the fruit infused chocolate covered cherries (I chose watermelon and peach), but did really enjoy the mint and amaretto truffles and the regular chocolate covered cherries.
My total was just over $ 20 for my small container and box of 9 chocolates. These are pricey, but so worth it. These aren’t your average chocolates and are perfect for a gift or just a splurge for yourself! I will definitely be back here!

Shopping for my mom, I walked in near 10 minutes till close, not a clue what to look for, and Melissa helped me with flying colors. Professional and courteous, she gave me a quick tour and helped me make my decision on what to pick out much easier. She also boxed the cherries up in a nice package. Plus, the cordial cherries tasted great! Highly recomended. No complaints. Great service, great cherries.

The Cordial Cherry faces 180^th St. in a strip mall at 180^th and Pacific. It almost looks as though the store is closed and boarded up, as all the windows have curtains or burlap covering them. It turns out this is to protect the chocolates from the afternoon sun.
These chocolates are worth every protection. At $ 1.50 a pop the chocolate-​covered cherries are not cheap, but they are divine. Attractively presented and taste even better than they look. Other chocolate treats are offered besides cherry cordials but my experience has been mostly limited to the different flavors of cherries.
Quiet and peaceful inside. A nice escape. The staff was friendly and helpful on both of my visits. Highly recommended

My husband brought a box of cherries from The Cordial Cherry for me for Valentine’s Day. They were so pretty, I didn’t want to eat them… Who am I kidding? I LOVED my little box of unconventional chocolates!!!
I loved them so much, on Valentine’s Day, my husband took me to The Cordial Cherry so I could pick up a box for my niece and her mom — not to share, but to have a box of their own. This is how much I LOVED my Cordial Cherry experience!
When I walked into the store, I was blown away. Floor to ceiling chocolate (or so it seemed) greeted me. The clever doors-​as-​tables and the décor lends itself to the whimsical fancy of an olde time chocolatier…
This place is so great! I’m just looking for more reasons to get there and take more in!
Oh! And! If you’re not a fan of cherries — NOT TO WORRY!!! This place does so much more than chocolate cherries… Give it a try!!!

Wow Melissa is the epitome of great customer service with a smile, a pretty smile at that! The Cordial Cherry offers a vast selection of chocolates in assorted flavors, sizes, and combination. My favorite is the cayenne chocolate drops… ball…thingies! I am not sure what they are called, but I am sure they are hmmm hmmmm good!

I am pleasantly surprised to find a place like this in omaha! I wish the owner much success and hope that the steady stream of business I witnessed the other day is the norm. First, don’t bring kids here!!! I made the mistake of bringing my 4-​year old and there are too many beautifully crafted chocolates and glassware at her level for my comfort. Plus, the walkways are narrow, but in a good way. When I first walked in, I was a little confused, I saw folks roaming with various packaging options, silver platters, canisters and tongs and I didn’t know how this whole process worked so had to ask for instruction. You have many delicious options to choose from but I settled on chocolate covered cherries, truffles and a couple of other artisan chocolate items. The box I customized of 9 different options was $ 20. While browsing for chocolate I could watch the cherries being decorated.
The cherries are the definite strength, I am not always a fan of these, but honestly I normally get these prepackaged in a box of 20, not hand dipped that very day, which is what I got at the cordial cherry!
In my opinion, the artisan chocolates were my least favorite, we got white chocolate pineapple cilantro (yes that all went together) and cinnamon cayenne. They just didn’t do anything for me.
I will definitely come back for some more cherries and to sample other delectable chocolates!

The best chocolate you could ever ask for.

Too bad that Cordial Cherry is over 12 miles from my house, or I’d be going there much more often, spending $ 1 to $ 2 per artisan chocolate, and splurging routinely on $ 15 and $ 30 box assortments that you make yourself by wandering through a whimsical world of tiny cherry cordials, truffles and other delights that are decorated so exquisitely they’re almost too beautiful to eat… almost. And partaking in their classes and chocolate pairing tastings.
On second thought… it’s probably a good thing that this store is so far away.

«At last, I’ve found yoooooooooooouuuuuuuu!» — from Young Dr. Frankensteen
I was worrying that the Cordial Cherry was yet another victim of the bad economy when I found an empty storefront in Rockbrook Village. Thanks to the sharp eyes of my husband and his infallible memory for things I fancy! We found they had simply moved and now I am on their mailing list so I never lose them again. Plus they give out better in-​house coupons than Groupon.
Standard offerings:
The cherries! — champagne, dark chocolate, orange…$ 1.50 a piece and very worth it! Funny specialty cherries at $ 2.50 a pop, would be great as table favors: kittens and fishbowls, Husker N, elephants, pumpkins, baby rattles… too many to list
Truffles — made by another company and excellent. $ 1.50 a piece. I had dark chocolate, grand marnier, coconut, tropical fruit… all wonderful.
New offerings:
Caramels — very uniquely flavored, I had a Indian style spicy caramel, and will go back for the sea salt caramel (they were out); priced a little high at $ 1.50 per piece
Fudge — tried the regular chocolate, just okay, not worth $ 1.50 per piece
I did not try the nut brittles and candied nuts, but will.
Shopping here is a special experience. The business is family-​owned and operated. They are very friendly and helpful. The confections are family recipes. The kitchen is in full view behind a glass case and the aroma is fantastic. The packaging is elaborate and unique: Victorian and outdoorsy at the same time. You select a box and a pair of tongs and roam around the table displays: old wooden doors tabletops with glass cake keeps hold the cherries; glass topped wood boxes that look like gigantic cigar boxes enclose the truffles.
When you are ready, which for me takes a while (my husband held the box while I selected my chocolates), you bring the box to the counter and they finish it with a lid, natural twine, a tiny folded white card, and a real sprig of something evergreen.
I really love this place. Can you tell?

This place is amazing. It is a hidden gem. The experience starts as soon as you walk in the door as you see the beautiful décor and display of the chocolates. The chocolates are delicious and the owner is a sweetheart.