From fabulous Greek restaurants to sensational pizza places and irresistible Indian restaurants, Austin ticks all of the boxes when it comes to savory. When it comes to seeking the sweet, the city has also got you covered. These chocolate shops in Austin are dedicated to supplying handcrafted goods and offering surprising flavors.
1. Ecuadorian Chocolate Factory
Whether you consider yourself a chocoholic or only occasionally succumb to the cocoa bean, Ecuadorian Chocolate Factory is where you’ll discover authentic chocolate made with organic ingredients. Choose from the freeform chocolate barks, cognac or raspberry truffles, apricots dipped in 55% cacao chocolate, specialty chocolate bombs, and so many more rich concoctions. Ecuadorian Chocolate’s cacao is cultivated on their own farm at Los Rios Province on the Ecuadorian Coast. A product of toasted and peeled grains, the cacao nibs are a must-try.
🍫 251 N Bell Blvd Suite 110, Cedar Park
2. Edis Chocolates
A dynamic mother-daughter duo is behind Edis Chocolates success. In 2002, Edis Rezende started supplying the Austin community with decadent treats at the Farmer’s Market, and she later took a chance and opened her brick and mortar location in Northwest Hills. Today, with the support of her daughter, Livia, a Nutritional Sciences graduate with a Master’s in Integrative & Holistic Nutrition, Edis Chocolates is soaring.
Indulgence is definitely the word that comes to mind when you think of Edis Chocolates. Their triple chocolate brownie bars and chocolate cakes leave little to be desired. You’ll find all things fudgy, torte, and velvety at this local gem in Austin. All of Edis Chocolates’ goods are handcrafted.
🍫 3808 Spicewood Springs Road
3. SRSLY chocolate
Aside from their gorgeous packaging and smooth milk chocolate bars, SRSLY Chocolate donates the husks of their cacao beans to local farms for mulch. Specializing in handcrafted, bean-to-bar chocolate, this popular chocolate shop in Austin roasts, cracks, winnows, and stone-grinds their organic, fair-trade beans in-house.
Try the cranberry and Texas pecan bar for a taste of fruity complexity or sea salt and almond bar for a bold contrast in flavors. If you’re looking for the perfect sweetened gift for Mother’s Day or Valentine’s Day, the SRSLY Succulents Bundle includes six paper succulents wrapped around little bites of chocolate heaven.
🍫 10515 Old Manchaca Rd
4. Delysia Chocolatier
As 2023’s Best Chocolatier & Confectioner in the Americas, Delysia Chocolatier is known to make every chocolate just as passion-filled and memorable as the next. Chef Nicole Patel is the owner and award-winning chocolatier who found stress relief in handcrafting chocolate truffles.
The treats at Delysia Chocolatier are made from unique ingredients, crafted in the Parisian style, and more than 80% of the chocolate products are kosher and gluten free. What’s more, you can also visit the Delysia Chocolatier’s Culinary Center & Chocolate Boutique where you can attend educational events and host a special private event.
🍫 2000 Windy Terrace #2c
5. Lamme’s Candies
As well as taffy kisses, peanut brittle, and sherbet mints, you can also find signature chocolates and great chocolate bars at Lamme’s Candies. This local favorite among chocolate lovers is celebrating over 135 years of Texan confections. Mainly selling ice cream and gem in the beginning, Lamme’s later became famous for its “Texas Chewie Pecan Praline” and has developed into a full-line candy company. With over 1,000 items to choose from, you’ll easily find something to satisfy your sweet tooth.
🍫 Multiple locations
6. Madhu Chocolate
Madhu Chocolate is for the truly adventurous. This chocolate shop’s bean-to-bar products are influenced by traditional Indian flavors. Saffron milk, masala chai, lemon coriander, and orange clove are some of the exciting flavors you can taste in their selection of chocolate bars. From a vegan collection to a library of eight core chocolate bars, Madhu’s gift sets are as exceptional as their packaging inspired by Indian textiles.
🍫 7701 Metropolis Dr bldg 12 ste 400