Creo Chocolate
Portland chocolate maker known for bean-to-bar and hot chocolate.
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Creo Chocolate is a Portland, Oregon chocolate company founded by the Straub family in 2014. It operates shops offering chocolate bars, brownies, hot chocolate, and other confections. The business has been recognized in local and national lists for its hot chocolate and chocolate making.
Background
The Straub family—Tim, Janet, and Kevin—opened Creo Chocolate in 2014 in Portland, Oregon. The company sources Arriba Nacional cacao from Ecuador and offers factory tours and classes. In early 2025, the business experienced a break-in. Then in August 2025, Creo announced plans to open a new chocolate lab and tasting space in northeast Portland.
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- Wikipedia: Creo Chocolate (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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