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Welcome to our Cacao Pod, a place for roasting and toasting! It is with humble gratitude you consider celebrating your special event with us.
As confectioners, we love to elevate dessert foods and beverages that transport our guests thru time and place. Our team's goal is to truly delight you, from a first look into our space to a lasting memory made. I've selected our hospitality leads to care deeply and personally to make for a great event. Please reach out to us, so we can genuinely get to know you better!
SPACE SPECIFICS
History
Possibly the oldest building on Market St, dating back to the 18th c. The Cacao pod is entirely clad in repurposed 19th c. paneling, trims, and lighting.
Location
104 Market St. just 1 block from the MFL
Capacity
24 (18 seated, 6 standing)
A Historic Hideaway
Host intimate gatherings in our Cacao Roasting Room
Step inside a timeworn world where the scent of roasted cacao lingers in the air and the glow of candlelight dances on antique glassware. Nestled in our cacao roasting room, this space invites your guests to gather, sip, and savor a moment out of time.
Whether for a birthday, bridal shower, creative salon, or simply a celebration of life’s sweet pleasures—this setting is designed to enchant.
Let your gathering sparkle with historic charm and atmosphere in the heart of Old City. We’d be honored to host your celebration.
- Private use of the Cacao Pod for 2 Hours (up to 24 guests)
- Introduction & assistance by your dedicated host.
- Unlimited hand-poured seltzer, still water, and soda served by your host.
- Rental comes with one house-made artisanal soda syrup of your choice.
- Ambient tea lights, adjustable overhead lighting.
- Access to WiFi + portable speaker.
Explore Your Options ...
Party Packages
Ice Cream Sundae Package
The Cacao Pod boasts a full-service ice cream station that can turn your event into a Social. Select your own hand-made Franklin Ice Creams and toppings or use our suggested menu.
Your Package Includes:
- The Essential Cacao Pod Rental.
- One additional host.
- Custom or suggested menu with unlimited sundaes dished in vintage serve ware.
- Four artisan Franklin Ice Cream flavors of your choice
- Three house-made wet toppings of your choice
- Three dry toppings of you choice
- House Whipped Cream, Jimmies, & Bordeaux Cherries
Soda Fountain & Float Package
The Cacao Pod boasts a full-service vintage soda fountain.
Select your own Franklin Soda Syrups & Ice Cream or use our suggested menu.
Your Package Includes:
- The Essential Cacao Pod Rental
- One additional host.
- Custom or suggested menu with unlimited sodas and floats served in vintage glassware.
- Four artisan Franklin Ice Cream flavors of your choice
- Six house-made syrups of your choice.
- Use of Phosphates, Citric Acid, & Angostura Bitters
- Bordeaux Cherries & Orange Slices
Drinking Chocolate Bar Package
The intimate atmosphere of the Cacao Pod lends itself well to a well-stocked Hot Chocolate Bar using Shane Confectionery's ethically-sourced cacao and award winning sumptuous hot chocolate.
- Your Package Includes:
The Essential Cacao Pod Rental - One additional host
- Drinking Chocolate Menu with three chocolate varieties and artisan toppings
- Dairy & Oat milk options
- Whipped cream & other select toppings
Celebration Cake Add-On
Crafted for the Cacao Pod, this moist chocolate cake, with house white chocolate drizzles and buttercream frosting, is the perfect pairing for a scoop of ice cream. The cake comes with or without candles.
Cookie & Brownie Tray Add-On
Shane Confectionery’s ever popular molded Gingerbread, hand pressed into antique molds. Chocolate Chip Cookies made with a mix of Shane House Milk & Dark chocolate chips, and local Salty Acres sea salt. The same dense, rich, Brownies that have been served at The Franklin Fountain for 20 years.
Brioche Waffle Add-On
A wonderful option for brunch or dessert!
The Artisan Liege Style Fresh Waffles are proofed the night before your event in our chocolate warming cabinet picking up the decadent smells of chocolate. They're then cooked to cararmely goodness in the space hours before your guest's arrival to the pod, allowing the cooked sugar to linger in the air inside.
Custom Favors
Host Decides
Pay ahead to let your guests pick-out their own take home favors at Shane Confectionery, next door to The Cacao Pod, at either the beginning or end of your celebration.
Our staff will greet your guests and welcome them with the history of Shane Confectionery, established in 1863. They then will be told what their favor is, or what their budget is, and get to select their own treats!
Savory Bites
The renowned Philadelphia restaurant, High Street, is our catering partner. If you are interested in serving savory food at your celebration, you can place an order directly with High Street!