Our Favourite Chocolate Shops in Montreal
Let’s face it, any time is a good time to treat yourself to a chocolate or two, even when you have nothing to celebrate. In fact, for many people, chocolate is a source of comfort, the perfect remedy for our occasional blues. No matter what kind you prefer, most of us are addicted to it, secretly or very openly. It may not be the best thing for our health, but it’s great for our spiritis, which is why we’ve compiled a list of the best chocolate shops in Montreal.
It goes without saying that almost everyone’s eyes will twinkle and mouths will water at the thought of receiving a nice box of chocolates. Fortunately, there is more than one holiday in the year when the likelihood of receiving them is high. In fact, chocolate has become a safe bet when looking for a gift for a friend or loved one. Whether it’s for a birthday, Easter, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Christmas, or Valentine’s Day, it’s hard to go wrong with a nice box of chocolates.
We know what you’re thinking, “that’s all good and well, but where are the good chocolate shops in Montreal?” Did you think we were going to throw you into the sea without a buoy? You don’t know us very well. Montreal has many chocolate shops that tempt you with everything in their windows. Dark chocolate, milk chocolate, white chocolate, and all variations of these await you in a nearby neighbourhood! Whether you’re looking for something fair trade, artisanal, or organic, the island is full of varieties.
So here are our suggestions in Montreal for the next time you’re feeling generous or just want to spoil yourself a little.
For a little gourmet gift, we also suggest you check out our list of the best cookies and the best pastry shops in town.
Bonus – here are a few online chocolate shops that might also interest you:
Lecavalier Petrone
Established since 2015 in Pointe-Saint-Charles, Chloé Migneault-Lecavalier and Loïse Desjardins-Petrone’s pâtisserie welcomes many customers in search of chocolate delights. Their creations are as delicious as they are colourful—and truly stunning, it must be said! Whether for individuals or businesses, Lecavalier Petrone specializes in custom-made confections. A must-visit if you have special requests.
Montréal
État de choc
Located on St-Laurent Boulevard, État de choc is a “new generation” chocolate shop that offers a wide range of chocolate creations in a beautiful space that is perfect for tasting. The charming team shares their passion for chocolate through multiple workshops throughout the year.
Montréal
Fous Desserts
Fous Desserts is a charming pastry shop that has been around since 1995. Located on Laurier Avenue East, the house offers delicious Réunion pastries with Japanese influences. We love the lightness and delicacy of these desserts, in addition to the original ingredients that are used. The chocolate side of Fous Desserts is under the responsibility of artisan chocolatier Carolle De Boisvilliers. Their offering of chocolate delights is marked by fresh and original flavours.
Montréal
Les Chocolats de Chloé
For nearly 15 years, Les Chocolats de Chloé has been an exceptional place where you can savour some of the best chocolates in Montreal! As soon as you open the door to this cozy chocolate shop, the delectable smell of cocoa entices you in. Chef Chloé Gervais-Fredette prepares fresh products of exceptional quality. Among the original sweets offered by the house, there are more than thirty truffles in various flavours, homemade chocolate bars, excellent caramel with fleur de sel and several classic sweets revisited, such as homemade Whippets and Turtles. A staple address on Duluth Street.
Montréal
Farine & Cacao
Almost impossible to pass through Ontario Street between Panet and de la Visitation without being drawn to the storefront of this shop. Farine & Cacao showcases all the delicacies prepared by this pastry-chocolate shop. Elegant, understated, and inviting decor where one can savor pastries that are true works of art. Taken home, they will beautifully conclude the meal and earn you hearty applause.
Montréal
Chocolaterie Bonneau
Chocolaterie Bonneau opened its doors in 2012 on Bleury Street in Ahuntsic. With 30 years of experience, Yves Bonneau produces fine chocolates that stand out for the quality of their ganache. A perfect and eccentric option for those with a sweet tooth. Plus, the chocolate shop also has a pastry section, and a crêperie section.
Montréal
Avanaa Chocolat
Avanaa is a small chocolatere shop in Villeray. The chocolatier, Catherine Goulet, makes bean-to-bar chocolate. For their cacao, Avanaa deals with small farms and cooperatives in Latin America. The result is an ethical chocolate with deliciously unique flavors. We also love the charming packaging created by the talented Cécile Gariépy.
Montréal
M & Mme Chocolat | Chocolaterie Artisanale
M.&Mme Chocolat is a chocolate shop on Beaubien Street East run by an experienced couple of chocolatiers, Emmanuel and Jenny Ann. The house offers good chocolates as well as pastries, ice cream, and other sweets depending on the season.
Montréal
Mont éclair
Known for its delectable éclairs, the address on Mont-Royal Avenue also offers homemade chocolate candies. Owners Meriem Aknak and Yasmine Naili won the prize for the best candy in the province in a pastry contest. All their products are rich and divine, you will never be disappointed!
Montréal
Julie Vachon Chocolats
It is in the charming little village of Deschambault, about sixty kilometers from Quebec City, that Julie Vachon decided to set up shop in 2011 to make a living from her art, that of artisanal chocolatier. She offers high quality handmade chocolates, old-fashioned ice cream (in season) and homemade pastries. If you’re in the area, it’s certainly worth a visit!
Deschambault
Qantu, cacao et chocolat
Qantu is an artisanal chocolate shop that specializes in creating “bean to bar” chocolates. The owners, Elfi and Maxime, visit fair-trade organic cacao plantations in Latin America every year to carefully select the beans, which they handcraft into fine chocolates in their small workshop in the Hochelaga-Maisonneuve neighbourhood. Their exquisite chocolates have won numerous awards worldwide, including two gold medals and two silver medals at the prestigious Academy of Chocolate in London.
Montréal
Peccadille - Pâtisserie Chocolaterie Café
Peccadille is the project of the couple Geneviève Lafitte and Jean-François Archambault (La Tablée des Chefs). Under the direction of the talented pastry chef Alexis Mare, the bakery-chocolaterie offers a delicious range of sweet creations: cookies, cakes, pastries, jams, and—of course—beautiful chocolates for every occasion, from the Holidays to Valentine’s Day.
Longueuil
L'Affaire est Chocolat!
L’affaire est Chocolat is an idyllic or a dangerous place, depending on whether you adore chocolate or find it impossible to curb your indulgence. For L’affaire est Chocolat offers many temptations and pleasures: chocolates, of course, but also a wonderful hot chocolate bar to warm you up, and in the warmer months, a large terrace where you can enjoy ice creams, sorbets, or other sweet or savory treats. For about fifteen years, this establishment has been spreading happiness all around. Truly!
Montréal
Julie Vachon Chocolats
It is in the charming little village of Deschambault, about sixty kilometers from Quebec City, that Julie Vachon decided to settle in 2011 to live from her art as an artisanal chocolatier. She offers high-quality handmade chocolates, old-fashioned ice cream (in season), and homemade pastries. If you’re in the area, it’s worth a visit!
Deschambault
FG Chocolatiers
From the outside, the chocolate shop looks like a gingerbread house. The counter of chocolate balls, all hand-painted, displays its 50 flavors: gin and candied lemon chocolate, haskap berry and sweet clover, along with 48 other flavors, each more extravagant than the last. Here, you’ll find chocolate made on-site in all its forms: bars, spreads, pretzels, clusters, as well as macarons and ice cream (dipped in chocolate, of course!). A small area with tables and chairs allows you to enjoy these chocolate delights on the spot.
Chambly
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