Jane and Wally Delia opened Cocoa Bean two and half years ago. Jane and Wally are shown here with their daughter, Elizabeth Wheaton, and grandaughter, Faye. Easter treats in milk, dark and white chocolate abound at Cocoa Bean in Montpelier. All of Cocoa Bean’s confections are made on site using locally sourced ingredients such as coffee beans from Capitol Grounds in Montpelier and maple from Sweet Retreat in Northfield. Shown here is one of Cocoa Bean’s most popular specialties, sea salted caramels drenched in milk or dark chocolate. Cocoa Bean’s chocolates are made in small batches to ensure customers are always getting the freshest chocolate. Shown here are decadent truffles ranging in flavors from honey and cognac to maple cayenne. Cocoa Bean is located at 30 State St. in Montpelier. Hours are 11 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. and 11 a.m.–3 p.m. on Saturdays. They are closed on Sundays. Online ordering is also available by visiting cocoabeanofvermont.com.
