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Stargazer Fine Chocolates and Coffee

Editorial sacred-geometry artwork for Stargazer Fine Chocolates and Coffee; not a documentary photograph
IndependentNamed roasting partner: Commonwealth CoffeeSourcing: Limited public info
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Stargazer Fine Chocolates and Coffee began as a home-based business in the D'Onofrio family dining room before moving operations to a church basement. The company officially opened its brick-and-mortar shop on Colorado Boulevard in Denver in 2017. It is documented for its European-style artisan truffles and handcrafted confections created by master chocolatier Karen Ziegler. The shop serves as a neighborhood destination where patrons can pair these sweets with espresso, pour-over coffee, and hot chocolate.

Ownership
Stargazer Fine Chocolates and Coffee is an independent, family-owned and operated business led by Karen and John D'Onofrio.
Founded
2017
Roasting
Named roasting partner: Commonwealth Coffee. Other roasting arrangements are unverified.
What it's known for
The brand is known for its handcrafted, small-batch European-style artisan truffles and custom corporate chocolate gifts. It pairs these confections with a curated coffee and hot chocolate menu in a neighborhood shop setting.
Farm-level sourcing
The brand does not publicly disclose specific coffee farm or producer information. They focus their transparency efforts on their chocolate supply chain, which is sourced from a fourth-generation fair trade, non-GMO supplier.
Notable coffees
  • — Espresso
  • — Pour-over coffee
  • — Japanese iced coffee
  • — Mocha
In the news

Recent news and media coverage about Stargazer Fine Chocolates and Coffee, as documented by outside outlets. We link to the original reporting and do not rewrite or endorse it.

2025-12-22 · U.S. Bank
Colorado bankers creating a sweet recipe for chocolatier client success

Stargazer Fine Chocolates and Coffee celebrated its 10-year anniversary in 2025. The article highlights the long-term banking relationship between the family-owned business and U.S. Bank, which provided funding for the shop's storefront and support during the COVID-19 pandemic.

2024-03-29 · Fox Business
Cocoa prices surge to record highs during the Easter shopping season

Stargazer Fine Chocolates and Coffee owner Jason Meyers discussed the impact of rising global cocoa prices and general inflation on the business. The shop, which relies on the Easter holiday for a significant portion of its revenue, raised prices to account for increased costs of raw ingredients and labor.

Sources used in this deep dive
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-10-16. This company overview is not a tasting review. Original tasting reviews are labeled separately when they exist. Ownership, roasting and sourcing details are attributed to documented sources. While the brand identifies its coffee roasting partner as Commonwealth Coffee, it does not provide specific details regarding the origin or sourcing transparency of the coffee beans themselves.

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