Katherine Anne Confections: A Sweet Journey of Craftsmanship, Community, and Sustainability
Katherine Anne Confections is a small, yet mighty Chicago-based confectionery that specializes in hand-crafted truffles, caramels, marshmallows, and decadent hot chocolate. What began as a childhood passion has now blossomed into a beloved local brand committed to quality, creativity, and community. We LOVE Katherine Anne Confections!
From Wisconsin Farm to Chicago’s Heart
Katherine Anne’s journey into the world of artisan confections started when she was just 10 years old. Growing up on a small farm in Wisconsin, Katherine would use cream from her family’s Jersey cows to make old-fashioned, soft caramels. She called them “Katherine’s Karamels,” and before long, these sweet treats were flying off the shelves of her father’s office for 25 cents each. It didn’t take long for her caramels to become a local favorite, and soon they were the must-have gift at every Christmas gathering.
Katherine Anne’s Locations. Left Image, Logan Square. Right Image, Irving Park
In 2006, Katherine turned her childhood passion into a full-fledged business, launching Katherine Anne Confections in Chicago to rave reviews. By 2010, after four years of working in rental kitchens, she opened the doors of her first cafe at 2745 W. Armitage in Logan Square. Since then, she’s expanded her business to a second location in 2023 at 3653 W. Irving Park in the Irving Park neighborhood, offering the same beloved treats and an expanded espresso bar.
Sweet Offerings for Every Taste
At both locations, they offer a mouthwatering menu of handmade truffles, caramels, marshmallows, and drinking chocolates. Their full-service espresso bar serves up hot coffee, lattes, and teas alongside freshly baked pastries. They’re also known for our savory cafe sandwiches and fresh salads, perfect for a light bite to accompany your chocolate indulgence.
One of the things that makes Katherine Anne Confections truly special is their dedication to keeping things fresh and fun. Every week, they launch a new truffle and caramel flavor, keeping their menu exciting and ever evolving. In addition, they offer several new monthly flavors, so there’s always something new to try with each visit.
Left Image: Soft Honey Caramels, Honey + Vanilla Bean Flavor Middle Image: 5-pc Truffle Tray Last Image: Drinking Chocolate
A Community-Centered Destination
Beyond just being a place to satisfy your sweet tooth, Katherine Anne’s aims to be a welcoming community gathering space. Whether you’re in for a hot chocolate on a chilly afternoon, a pick-me-up espresso, or to enjoy a unique chocolate experience, they want their cafes to feel like a home away from home.
As a local business, Katherine Anne’s takes pride in their sustainability efforts. They use fair trade cacao and work with local farmers for their Jersey cream, Midwest fruits, honey, and seasonal ingredients. You’ll never find artificial flavors or corn syrup in Katherine’s sweets—just the kind of ingredients your grandmother would approve of. They also compost food waste, recycle, and work to eliminate plastic wherever possible. As noted on their website, you’ll often spot Katherine and her team biking to work in true eco-friendly fashion!
More Than Just a Confectionary
Katherine Anne Confections isn’t just a neighborhood spot for sweets. They also offer a range of services for businesses and special events. From wholesale to corporate gifts, chocolate and wine pairings, truffle-making classes, s’mores toastings, and even hot chocolate bar activations, they’re here to make your event extra sweet. And for those who love to be hands-on, they offer custom-designed sweets and truffle-making workshops.
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Whether you’re a longtime fan or a first-time consumer, we’d love to share our favorite Katherine Anne’s products with you. We can’t wait to share a little love and sweetness with you!
Left Image: Soft Honey Caramels – Rosemary + Sea Salt, Middle Image: Drinking Chocolate and Salted Caramel Marshmallows, Right Image: 4-Pc Truffle Tray