CocoAndré Opened New 5,000-Square-Foot Dallas Facility
The confectioner expanded its operations in Oak Cliff with a new retail and production space.
Updated on Oct. 5, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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CocoAndré recently opened a new storefront at 423 Centre St. in the Oak Cliff neighborhood of Dallas. The new facility, which celebrated its grand opening on September 26, 2026, features a production kitchen capable of scaling operations.
Why it matters
The move marks a significant physical expansion for the family-run business after a planned hiatus following the 2023 sale of their prior cottage location. It positions the company to increase output and diversify its revenue streams through on-site event hosting.
The new 5,000-square-foot facility supports a weekly chocolate production volume of 600 pounds. This site replaces the company's previous cottage-based storefront, which the owners sold in 2023.
The players
CocoAndré
A family-run chocolatier and horchateria that blends traditional European techniques with Mexican culinary influences.
The details
The ground floor integrates a retail counter, café, and production kitchen that merges European chocolate-making techniques with Mexican flavors. A second-floor event space allows the business to add classes and private gatherings to its retail model. These operational additions aim to utilize the increased square footage while maintaining the brand's focus on specialty horchata and pan dulce products.
Timeline
The business originaly opened its first shop in 2009.
Production of dairy-free horchata began in 2020.
The family sold their previous cottage storefront in 2023.
The new Centre Street shop opened in early September 2026.
The grand opening occurred on September 26, 2026.
Market Landscape
The expansion follows a broader industry pattern of artisanal producers scaling by moving from residential or micro-retail footprints into larger, event-capable commercial spaces. It reflects the ongoing trend of specialty food retailers evolving into hybrid experiences to maximize commercial real estate utilization.
Operators looking to scale should note how the inclusion of a second-floor event space diversifies the business model beyond retail-only revenue. Watch for the company's transition to a full Tuesday-through-Sunday schedule as a bellwether for sustained customer demand in the Oak Cliff area.
The takeaway
Expanding physical footprints requires balancing increased overhead with diversified revenue streams like event hosting or classes. Monitor how the company successfully migrates from limited weekend hours to a full-week schedule to gauge the operational impact of this increased capacity.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Cravedfw.
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