About Mueller Chocolate Co. – Philadelphia’s Handmade Chocolates Since 1980
Our History
Mueller Chocolate Co.’s story began long before our official founding in 1980. In this photo from the 1970s, our father, Glenn Mueller, donates a giant chocolate Santa to a local charity — a tradition of craftsmanship and generosity carried through our family for generations.
Before launching Mueller’s, Glenn managed Price Candy Company’s retail stores from New York to Baltimore under Charles H. Price II. At its peak, Price Candy was producing millions of pounds of chocolate annually and was later sold to Minnesota Twins owner Carl Pohlad. That experience gave our family deep roots in the candy industry.
In 1980, Glenn and Theresa Mueller founded Mueller Chocolate Co. together in Philadelphia, having 7 different locations before settling in the historic Reading Terminal Market. Theresa became especially known for her creativity, developing the anatomically correct chocolate heart — a piece that brought Mueller’s national fame and media attention. Alongside novelties, Mueller’s has always been grounded in classics like Chocolate Covered Pretzels, Truffles, and Turtles. Their partnership combined grit, experience, and imagination, laying the foundation for the chocolate gifts we continue to share nationwide today.
Our Mission
At Mueller Chocolate Co., a Philadelphia chocolate shop with over 40 years of craftsmanship, our mission is to create handmade chocolates that make every occasion special. From chocolate covered pretzels and truffles to chocolate gifts and buttercreams, each piece is crafted in small batches with care and attention to detail.
Whether you’re celebrating a holiday, thanking a client, or simply indulging, Mueller’s chocolates are made to bring joy and connection to every bite. With nationwide shipping, we share the taste of Philadelphia chocolate with customers across the country.
Our Values
Our Values
At Mueller Chocolate Co., our core values guide everything we do—quality, creativity, and tradition—ensuring every piece of chocolate reflects over 40 years of Philadelphia craftsmanship.
Quality
As a family-owned Philadelphia chocolatier, we believe that exceptional chocolate starts with the best ingredients and small-batch techniques. From chocolate covered pretzels and truffles to nonpareils and chocolate gifts, every piece is crafted to be rich, flavorful, and memorable—perfect for gifting or indulging.
Creativity
We’re known for having fun with chocolate. From our anatomically correct chocolate heart and chocolate onion to the layered Chocolate Tower, our playful creations have earned national attention while staying rooted in Philadelphia heritage.
Consistency
For more than four decades, Mueller’s has been part of Philadelphia’s chocolate story. From our stall at Reading Terminal Market to shipping nationwide, we continue to share handmade chocolates that bring joy to every occasion.
Our Products
Mueller Chocolate Co. is best known for chocolates that balance craftsmanship with creativity. Our most popular items include Chocolate Covered Pretzels, available in milk, dark, and white, plus assorted Truffle Boxes, Buttercreams & Soft Centers, and Turtles. Each is handmade in small batches for rich flavor and perfect texture—ideal for gifting or indulging.
For holidays, corporate events, and special occasions, our Chocolate Gifts are a customer favorite, shipped nationwide with care. And for those who love something truly unique, we also create novelties like the anatomically correct chocolate heart and the layered Chocolate Tower, both featured on Food Network and Ripley’s Believe It or Not.