The Best Chocolate in Toronto
Chocolate has been lauded for its mood-elevating effects and its antioxidant content, and some people even insist that it's better than sex. We're not talking about the overly-sugary convenience store candybar variety of chocolate (a Snickers doesn't satisfy much except for a sugar low).
Here in Toronto, we're really fortunate to have some stellar chocolatiers that provide us with outstanding, melt-in-your-mouth, quality chocolate that really gives us the chocolicious fix we crave.
While blogTO readers nominated many great chocolatiers, the one that reigned supreme in the vote was the amazing Soma Chocolatemaker in the historic Distillery District. Amongst many of their delectables, their Mayan Hot Chocolate (which is spiced with Australian ginger, Madagascar Vanilla, orange peel, chili and other special spices) is out of this world.
Take note of the others, though, as well. You never know when you're going to want/need a quick cocoa buzz, and luckily Toronto has a great selection of places to get your chocolate on.
Soma
SOMA Chocolate, located in the Distillery District, designs and creates handmade chocolate in their on-site chocolate lab. More...
JS Bonbons
Jenn Stone's handmade chocolates are available at this store at Dupont at Davenport, and upstairs you can take classes to learn the intricacies and fun of chocolate making. More...
Chocolate Addict
Chocolate Addict in Kensington Market sells chocolate and more chocolate. There are all sorts of truffles, chocolate bars, fresh chocolate sauce, cocoa powder and lots of other chocolate goodies. More...
Stubbe Chocolate
Stubbe Chocolate offers a range of truffles, cakes and other chocolate delicacies. They also offer chocolate workshops for adults and children. More...
Delight Chocolates
Delight makes handmade organic and fair trade chocolate out of their small storefront in the Junction. They also sell handmade, organic fair trade ice cream, cookies, Alternative Grounds coffee and fair trade organic tea. More...
Kakayo Chocolate Company
Find fair trade, handmade organic truffles at their new shop on Queen East. In the summer you can also find them at some local farmers markets. More...
LeFeuvre's Chocolatier
LeFeuvre's Chocolatier sells hand-crafted, fine Belgian chocolates and truffles. All are made in house at their store on Mount Pleasant. More...
Comments (15)
Quick heads up: you can get Michel Cluizel chocolates (my favorite in the whole wide world) at Chocolate Addict in Kensington. Definitely worth the price.
Although a patisserie, Frangipane www.frangipane.ca has a good selection of some of the best chocolates I have ever tasted. Actually, I live near Dupont and Davenport and if I ever crave fine 'chocolat', I head to the Frangi (steps from JS at Madison and Dupont). Or, if you are glutton like me, try both!
I would also highly recommend Simone Marie on Cumberland. They've been in Yorkville a long time and make some superb truffles of all kinds.
etobicoke's best kept secret was over looked ... Sitting Around Eating BonBons on Lakeshore Blvd. West right by the Humber College Lakeshore Campus ... you can't beat their prices and the chocolate is fair trade & organic and super tasty!!
Don't forget a new chocolate shope specializing in hand made French style chocolates. They open only few months ago on Queen St.E. east of Brodview and they have really really good chocolates, hot chocolate and ice cold drinks
www.ambiancechocolat.ca
Does anyone know if there are any stores in Toronto with painted chocolates kind of like Praline and Caramel in Montreal?
http://www.pralinecaramel.com/chocolat.html
Thanks
The Daniel Le Chocolat Belge store in the Bruno's plaza Dundas St W at Royal York has a great selection of truffles including chai vanilla, chipolte and lemomgrass curry
www.danielchocolates.ca
I'm a little disappointed by the selection of chocolate shops on this site. As a chocolate lover, I'm surprised The Swiss Master Chocolatier (Bayview and York Mills) or Teuscher (Bay and Bloor), for one, never made it to the list - chocolate texture, flavours, display and experience are truly remarkable.
Chocolate Lovers!!! Check out the best chocolate from France, RICHART- known all over the world and now here in Canada!
www.richart.com
www.richart-chocolates.ca
we sell beautiful packages and also do special events, anything from wedding to corporate.
If you'd like to try out some of our product with intention of buying,or would like to talk about having our product at your next event, please call 416 783 0900 or 1 866 957 RICH.
www.richart.com
we are at 1896 Avenue RD, suite 2A, Toronto, ON
Anyone know anything about the new Leonidas chocolate shop that opened at Coady and Queen in Leslieville? It's a nice little space, but I haven't gone in yet.
Really? I just got back from Brussels and already ate all the Leonidas. Got to go there and get more. Is it expensive? Do they have a lot of selections?
Slitti's artisan chocolate is amazing too. Check out our website if you wish to purchase directly from us. We are importers of Slitti and other fine chocolates from Italy.
I agree with Rob and Bernie that Simone Marie Belgian Chocolate in Yorkville should also be featured in the the best chocolate list. In my opinion, they are best for Belgian authenticity, quality and price value.
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