Chocolate is one of the most versatile treats out there. Celebrating a special occasion, professing your love, sending a sympathy gift, or just indulging in a treat yourself moment, chocolate is the answer. These little fermented cocoa beans turn into a decadent indulgence very few can resist. Whether your preference is dark, white, or milk, mixed with sweet or juxtaposed with savory, Chocolatiers work magic with this star ingredient. To honor World Chocolate Day on July 7, we’ve rounded up the best chocolate shops in every state and Canada. Which local business made the list in your area?
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Here are Yelp’s best chocolate shops in every state and Canada for National Chocolate Day:
- Alaska (Anchorage): Alaska Wild Berry Products
- Alabama (Gulf Shores): Chocolate Corner & Ice Cream
- Arkansas (Bentonville): Markham & Fitz
- Arizona (Scottsdale): Zak’s Chocolate
- California (Idyllwild): El Buen Cacao
The first thing that you will see when you walk in is the ‘World’s Largest Chocolate Fountain.’ Try to resist the urge to dive in…You not only get some delicious chocolate you get an experience.
– Yelp Elite Tank J on Alaska Wild Berry Products
- Colorado (Denver): Stargazer Fine Chocolates and Coffee
- Connecticut (Goshen): Thorncrest Farm & Milk House Chocolates
- DC (Washington): The Chocolate House
- Delaware (Rehoboth Beach): Snyder’s Candy
- Florida (Lauderdale by the Sea): Jan’s Homemade Candies
- Georgia (Atlanta): Xocolatl Small Batch Chocolate
- Hawaii (Naalehu): Paradise Meadows, South Point Road
- Iowa (Ames): Chocolaterie Stam – Ames
- Idaho (Boise): The Chocolat Bar
- Illinois (Chicago): Chocolat Uzma
If you are looking for high quality, single origin chocolate, Chocolate Uzma is the place for you. They also have yummy sipping chocolate- it is very rich and thick. If you love chocolate, you won’t be disappointed.
– Yelp Elite Cynthia N on Chocolat Uzma
- Indiana (Indianapolis): SoChatti
- Kansas (Wichita): Cocoa Dolce Artisan Chocolates
- Kentucky (Louisville): Art Eatables
- Louisiana (New Orleans): Southern Candymakers
- Massachusetts (Jamaica Plain): cacao
- Maryland (Baltimore): Pure Chocolate By Jinji
- Maine (Lubec): Monica’s Chocolates
- Michigan (Grand Rapids): Mokaya
- Minnesota (Saint Paul): Legacy Chocolates
- Missouri (Kansas City): Christopher Elbow Artisanal Chocolates
My family simply can’t get enough Mokaya in our lives. It’s our go-to for any celebrations that include exquisite, delicious desserts, as well as a great spot for gifts for chocolate lovers. On this chilly day in late December, we happily waited in line soon after opening to ensure that we’d be able to get our favorites. They tend to sell out quickly around the holidays!
– Yelp Elite Kathryn L on Mokaya
- Mississippi (Jackson): Nandy’s Candy
- Montana (Bozeman): La Châtelaine Chocolat Co.
- Nebraska (Lincoln): The Chocolate Season
- Nevada (Gardnerville): Chocolate Shoppe
- New Hampshire (Manchester): Dancing Lion Chocolate
- New Jersey (Merchantville): Aunt Charlotte”s Candies & Gifts
- New Mexico (Taos): Chokolà
- New York (New York): Confectionery
- North Carolina (Raleigh): Escazú Chocolates
- North Dakota (Fargo): Sweet Dreams Confections
The smell of buttery and freshly baked goods lingers around the storefront of JinJu Patisserie and is so alluring and welcoming…The bonbons were works of art, beautiful, small bite-sized but filled with punchy flavors.
– Yelp Elite Janet N on JinJu Patisserie
- Ohio (Grandview Heights): Pure Imagination Chocolatier
- Oklahoma (Norman): Apple Tree Chocolate
- Oregon (Portland): JinJu Patisserie
- Pennsylvania (Hellertown): Dolce Patisserie
- Rhode Island (Warwick): Trinity Confections
- South Carolina (Charleston): Christophe Artisan Chocolatier-Patissier
- South Dakota (Deadwood): Chubby Chipmunk Hand-Dipped Chocolates
- Tennessee (Chattanooga): The Hot Chocolatier
- Texas (San Antonio): Delice Chocolatier & Patisserie
- Utah (Springdale): Springdale Candy Company
These chocolates melt right off in your mouth, you can tell they are quality chocolates! The flavors are also very strong and distinct– my favorite was the one with praline. Not only that, the chocolates look beautiful and they have a huge selection of unique flavors to choose from.
– Yelp Elite Eustina K on Christophe Artisan Chocolatier-Patissier
- Vermont (Stowe): Laughing Moon Chocolates
- Virginia (Alexandria): Fleurir Hand Grown Chocolates
- Washington (Seattle): Intrigue Chocolate
- West Virginia (Vienna): Holl’s Chocolate
- Wisconsin (Milwaukee): Indulgence Chocolatiers
- Wyoming (Jackson): CocoLove
- Alberta (Calgary): The Chocolate Lab
- Alberta (Edmonton): Sweet Lollapalooza
- British Columbia (Burnaby): Chez Christophe Chocolaterie Patisserie
- British Columbia (Vancouver): Beta5 Chocolates
- Manitoba (Winnipeg): Chocolatier Constance Popp Shop
On the way out we picked up a box of their award winning chocolate truffles that barely made it through the week. A few of my favourites were the BC Spruce, the Mango, and the Canelle Noisette.
– Yelp Elite Tyler R on Chez Christophe Chocolaterie Patisserie
- Newfoundland (St John’s): Newfoundland Chocolate Company
- Nova Scotia (Halifax): Rousseau Chocolatier
- Ontario (Toronto): Soma Chocolatemaker
- Ontario (Unionville): Old Firehall Confectionery
- Prince Edward Island (Charlottetown): Anne’s Chocolates
- Québec (Lévis): Chocolats Favoris
Chocolate connoisseurs, let us know your thoughts! Did one of your favorites not make the list? Search for your new favorite chocolate shop. Or maybe you think our data nailed it? Share your thoughts with us on Yelp!
Top Chocolate Shop Methodology: This is an all-time list of the Top Chocolate Shop in every state and Canada according to Yelp. We identified businesses in the chocolate category on Yelp, then ranked those spots using a number of factors, including the total volume and ratings of reviews. This list looked at businesses in the United States. All businesses were marked open on Yelp as of May 25, 2022. When available, all businesses on this list have a passing health score as of May 25, 2022.