Opening hours
Closed · opens 10:00 AM
| Monday | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Saturday | 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Sunday | 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM |
Local time in Bellingham: 7:24 AM (PST). Holiday hours may differ.
Location & directions
1408 Commercial StreetBellingham, WA 98225
About Chocolate Necessities
Looking for an ice cream shop in Bellingham? Chocolate Necessities is at 1408 Commercial Street, Bellingham, Washington. Our Bellingham guide covers 296 food and drink spots, and this is one of them.
Chocolate Necessities is open 7 days a week, usually 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Service options include dine-in. Offerings include vegetarian options.
Quick facts
- Category
- Ice Cream Shop
- Address
- 1408 Commercial Street, Bellingham, WA 98225
- Hours
- Open 7 days a week, usually 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 10 AM on Saturdays; one of the quieter times is around 4 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for ice cream shops and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Chocolate Necessities’s weekday schedule with 141 other ice cream shops in Washington. On a typical weekday it opens at 10:00 AM, earlier than 81% of them (the typical opening time is 11:00 AM) and closes at 6:00 PM, earlier than most (typical closing time: 10:00 PM).
In total it is open about 59 hours a week, 13 hours fewer than the local median of 72. 99% of ice cream shops in Washington open on Sundays, and Chocolate Necessities is one of them.
Compared with 141 other ice cream shops in Washington that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for ice cream shops across the US
Based on 358 menus with 6,371 priced items from ice cream shops across the US, the median menu item costs $6.99, and half of all items are priced between $4.25 and $9.99.
We don’t have Chocolate Necessities’s own menu on file yet, so use these figures as a guide to what ice cream shops across the US typically charge.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Banana Split | 28% | $9.38 |
| Strawberry | 20% | $5.00 |
| Chocolate | 15% | $4.67 |
| Vanilla | 14% | $4.85 |
| Butter Pecan | 11% | $5.55 |
| Milkshake | 10% | $8.34 |
| Hot Fudge | 9% | $4.52 |
| Banana | 9% | $4.22 |
Calculated from 358 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
Features & amenities
Service options
- Dine-in
Offerings
- Vegetarian options
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Chocolate Necessities there are 88 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 139 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Cafes & Coffee (33), Bakeries & Desserts (18), Bars & Pubs (15), and American (9).
Competition is healthy: 3 other ice cream shops are within a mile and 5 within three miles. The closest is Mallard Ice Cream, 0.1 mi away.
42 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- AmericanDaisy Cafe< 0.1 mi
- Cafes & CoffeeShirlee Bird Café, Too< 0.1 mi
- Bars & PubsBellingham Bar & Grill< 0.1 mi
- ChineseDragon River< 0.1 mi
- ItalianStoria Cucina< 0.1 mi
What to expect at an ice cream shop
This group brings together bakeries, donut shops, ice cream parlors, frozen yogurt shops, dessert cafes, candy stores and specialty sweet shops. Bakeries usually open early and sell their best items before noon, while ice cream and dessert shops are busiest in the evening and on warm weekends.
What to order
- Croissants or morning pastries – freshest early in the day
- Donuts – classic glazed is the benchmark
- Cookies and cupcakes – easy to share or take home
- Pan dulce or Asian buns – bakery specialties from other traditions
Good to know
- Arrive early for the full selection; popular items sell out.
- Order celebration cakes several days ahead.
- Many bakeries discount day-old bread and pastries in the afternoon.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Chocolate Necessities's opening hours?
Open 7 days a week, usually 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM. Monday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Thursday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Friday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Saturday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Sunday: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Is Chocolate Necessities open on Sunday?
Yes, Chocolate Necessities is open on Sundays: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Where is Chocolate Necessities located?
Chocolate Necessities is located at 1408 Commercial Street, Bellingham, WA 98225.
Does Chocolate Necessities offer delivery or takeout?
Delivery is not listed for Chocolate Necessities. Listed service options: dine-in.
Is Chocolate Necessities open late?
No, Chocolate Necessities usually closes before 10 PM.
What else is near Chocolate Necessities?
There are 139 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Chocolate Necessities. Nearby options include Daisy Cafe (< 0.1 mi), Shirlee Bird Café, Too (< 0.1 mi), and Bellingham Bar & Grill (< 0.1 mi).
Are there other ice cream shops near Chocolate Necessities?
3 other ice cream shops within a mile. The closest is Mallard Ice Cream, 0.1 mi away.
How much do ice cream shops across the US cost?
Based on 358 menus with 6,371 priced items from ice cream shops across the US, the median menu item costs $6.99, and half of all items are priced between $4.25 and $9.99.
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