If you're looking for a chocolate experience like no other, Central Texas is the place to be. From wine and chocolate pairings to unique flavors and fillings, there's something for everyone. Whether you're a fan of dark chocolate, truffles, macarons, or something else entirely, you'll find it in Central Texas. Let's take a look at some of the amazing chocolate shops in the area and the delicious treats they offer. Dude Sweet Chocolate in Dallas is the perfect place to start.
Not only do they offer a wide variety of chocolates, but they also host events like wine and chocolate pairings, afternoon tea, live jazz nights, and open mic nights. Established in 2003, Chocolate Secrets is another great spot for gourmet chocolates and select wines. With more than 150 years of experience in the kitchen, they make over 52 flavors of truffles and chocolates, 25 flavors of macarons, 25 pastries, and 15 flavors of sorbets and ice cream. Dr. Sue's Chocolate is a must-visit for those looking for healthy and all-natural dark chocolate.
All their candies are made with all-natural ingredients without artificial preservatives, flavors, colors or sweeteners. You can get 54 percent Callebaut Belgian dark chocolate chips to bake at home or individual Venezuelan Araguaní dark chocolate bars with flavors of gooseberries, chestnuts and honey. Nicole Patel's creations are also worth trying out – from adventurous cricket crust and pepperoni and mushroom truffles to more traditional nut truffles with bourbon and cayenne. Cocoa & Cardamom is the place to go if you want to travel the world without leaving Texas. Their chocolates vary in flavor from Sichuan pepper to garam masala and lychee and basil.
You can also enjoy free chocolate tastings on weekends. For a truly unique experience, visit Andrea's Chocolate Adventures. With over 25 years of experience as a chocolate teacher and production manager at one of the first chocolate shops in Dallas, she knows her stuff!Carol Morse's interest in chocolate was sparked during a summer spent meeting cocoa producers in Central America while her husband was pursuing his doctorate. Michael and Jacky Recchiuti have been running one of the best chocolate shops in the country since 2003 – from farmers markets to renowned producers of some of the most elegant truffles on this side of the Atlantic. Chocolate Secrets chocolates are handmade with organic, natural and top quality ingredients.
They also offer soft butter candies made with cane sugar, French butter and chocolate that are rolled in South American dark chocolate like Black MMmole Toffee and Tangerine Man Chocolate Toffee. For an unforgettable drinking experience, try American chocolates from Fran Bigelow's store – one of the pioneers of fair trade and sustainability. Their 100% organic chocolate discs are some of the best on the market! Sablon is another great spot for premium restaurant-quality Belgian and Italian chocolates.Kevin mixes Belgian and Venezuelan chocolate with fresh whipped cream, chopped nuts, fruits, crushed coffee beans and liqueurs to create delicious treats that will take you back to ancient Mayan times. If you're looking for something different, try Cocoa & Cardamom's sweet crepes like peanut butter and banana or their chocopizas or Chocolate Avalanche – a delicious ice cream. Finally, don't miss out on Hawaiian chocolates from Oahu's 14-acre farm – some of the best on the market!.
