Whether you are visiting Vancouver or are a native to our rainy city, we all get a hankering for chocolate now and again. Here we run down some of the best chocolate stores in Vancouver, BC where you can purchase chocolate gifts or indulge in gourmet chocolate delicacies.
BETA5 Chocolates – 413 Industrial Ave in Vancouver, BC
Best chocolates in Vancouver hands down. Not only are BETA5 chocolates delicious, but they are made by people that care about supporting local farmers and ensure they produce a product you can feel good about buying. As taken from their site, BETA5 Chocolates are, “One that uses the best ingredients we can find, in support of farmers and in the name of taste.One that goes against the grain, by recognizing where we stand in the global economy and by committing to making ethical choices instead of profit-driven ones.”
Support your local Vancouver chocolate makers and check out the tasty chocolate treats at BETA5
Lindt Chocolate Boutique - 701 Granville Street in Vancouver, BC
In this chocolate store you will find the famous truffle balls made by the Swiss Chocolate experts. Keep your eyes peeled for those elusive Lindt Chocolate Bunnies covered in gold foil, they’re usually only found around Easter time. Stop by their website for more chocolate gifts perfect for the fall season.
Mink, A Chocolate Cafe – 863 Hastings Street West, Vancouver, BC
If you go to a chocolate shop or store looking for the best chocolate bar there is then Mink is your destination. The chocolate bars here are like no others with flavours and names such as The Maidens(Tahitian vanilla in dark chocolate ganache) and O Canada (pecans caramelized in maple syrup in a maple syrup milk chocolate ganache). Check their website for the full chocolate bar menu.
Olde World Fudge Co. Ltd. – 1689 Johnston Street, Vancouver, BC
This gem of a chocolate store is located on Granville Island. Go and watch how traditional fudge is made in a multitude of flavours some old favourites and maybe some new ones too (like pumpkin fudge or Oreo cookie fudge).
Whichever chocolate store you choose you and your sweet tooth will not be disappointed!
