Bixby Chocolate was an expected find when we were in Rockland for a cruise stop. Located off the beaten path, Bixby isn't a place you're going to stumble upon, but when you do you'll love it. The entry is located toward the back of a large brick building. You may think you're going too far, but keep going. There is a sign above the doorway and a sandwich board to help get you there. As you get near the place the smell of chocolate fills the air. Once inside the door it's like you're surrounded by a big chocolate hug. Inside the door there are a number of shelves on your right with pre-packaged Bixby products, ready for purchase. Chocolates and bonbons and toffees of various flavors and varieties, as well as peanut brittles in a surprising number of flavors. Further into the establishment you're presented with displays of various items for sale. It's not just a retail store, but it's also the Bixby Chocolate factory, where their confectionary delights come to life. The day of our visit there was no activity other than retails sales. After a couple samples I came home with a large bag of chili beer peanut brittle. I know it sounds complicated, but it is AWESOME. The staff at Bixby knows their product. Got a question? Any staff member can assist with any of your questions. Need to purchase something and have it shipped? No problem at all! They ship anywhere! Bixby is a destination, to be sure, but it's well worth the effort to find it. read more

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A must stop when you're in Rockland. Bixby Chocolate is both a factory and a retail shop, and driving up you're greeted with the best smell of cocoa. The light and airy shop showcases the variety of their products, particularly their signature bonbons and Needhams (potato chocolates!). The chocolate is very high quality with a lot of flavor choices. Make sure to try some local flavor profiles like blueberry and maple. They also have ice cream in the shop! We'd just eaten so we had to miss that, but stocked up on chocolates, including a bag of Needhams, Allagash beer brittle, a dark chocolate sea salt bar, and four bon bons. Bixby does a beautiful job crafting the chocolates. The bonbons were truly pieces of art, and the chocolate bar had such a lovely and intricate sea life pattern on it that I almost didn't want to eat them. Our one wish was that they had more samples available, particularly for the unfamiliar flavors like the beer brittle and the Needhams, so folks know what they're getting before investing in a large bag of something. The factory and shop is right on Crockett Point in Rockland Harbor and is a gorgeous way to spend some time in Maine. read more

Bixby Chocolate - Design of the dark chocolate sea salt bar - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Rockland, Maine

PLEASE NOTE: This was for nationwide shipping. Bixby & Co. is a woman-owned craft chocolatier located in Rockland, ME. They make chocolate confections using natural ingredients, certified organic ingredients, and certified vegan ingredients too. They offer "chocolate with a conscience": meaning their beans are ethically harvested and their workers throughout the production are treated well. Bixby & Co is committed to fairness, sustainability, having a minimal environmental impact, and enhancing their local and worldly communities. Love 'em yet? Wait until you try the chocolate... For me, one of the best chocolates being made anywhere (I mean *anywhere*), is their vegan needham made with rich coconut and creamy potato dipped in dark chocolate. IYKYK. This is a time honored Maine treat that we've been eating since the 1800s. It's in every one of my thank you gifts to people, it's my favorite thing to give friends from away (... especially those hesitant about eating spuds in their candy bar), and we allllllwaaaaays have them in our fridge. They're bite-sized and come in packs of two or four. Their Bixby Bars are super satisfying, too. Dense, sweet but not too sweet, texturally interesting, filling - they're great for traveling with. My favorites are Nutty For You [peanut butter, chocolate, sea salt], Heart's Delight [strawberry, cinnamon, almond], and Toboggan [pistachio, cranberry, sea salt]. At this point I've tried nearly every vegan thing they make. While I like most, admittedly I'm less of a fan of the slabs of chocolate; for me, they're underwhelming compared to the needhams or the above mentioned bars, but I appreciate their collabs with local distilleries and mills processing heritage grains (also they're award winning chocolate bars, so I know I'm in the minority here!). Also, the dark chocolate covered espresso beans are too cocoa powder-y, and overall dry, for my liking. If you're in the state, you'll see Bixby & Co at grocery stores! If you just love chocolate (and doing good with your dollar), you should place an order no matter where you are in the US, because this is absolutely some of the best there is. read more

Bixby Chocolate - Needhans. Shipped. - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Rockland, Maine

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This is one of those places you stumble across exploring new towns. We thought it would be a small chocolate shop. Wrong, it's the chocolate factory with a small retail space. The lady behind the counter was very friendly. She even suggested a place for lunch. Then she helped us pick out some items to go. Toffee and bon bons left with us. Really cool spot. read more

Bixby Chocolate - Entrance to retail shop at Factory - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Rockland, Maine

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There were signs around town for a chocolate factory and tasting, and well, I could not resist. I sought this place out and found it down by the water in a nondescript brick building. There was a sign that helped me find it, and I was so happy I did. You can see the production and all their products and how they are also packaging stuff to mail out! Everyone was very friendly, it was spacious, and there was samples! So of course I tried many new things and ended up getting plenty to take home. Definitely stop here if you are in town! read more

Chocolate lovers rejoice...this hidden chocolate boutique is for you! Located a block or so off the main road with the shops & restaurants of Rockland you'll find this women owned chocolate store. The shop is located right inside the factory so the building appears a little more industrial from the outside and has a no frills shopping experience. While you can find Bixby candies in a number of shops in Maine, definitely swing by to see them make the chocolates and have a wide selection of chocolates to take home - everything from bon-bons filled with unique flavors like strawberry rhubarb and mimosa to dark chocolate bars! There are some spots right outside but if you've parked in one of the public lots it's only a few streets down toward the waterfront. read more

Bixby Chocolate - a display of desserts - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Rockland, Maine

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Fantastic! I moved to Maine over a year ago & I have to admit that the food out here is a little bland. I have lived in a lot of different states. There are a lot of candy shops everywhere, but we stumbled across this place & I'm in love. The candies taste so fresh, they actually make everything from scratch, and the staff was unbelievably nice. We live up the road and can already tell I will be going there often. So much flavor, freshness, and just a feel good place to go. They have coffee you can get by the cup, a couple of delicious samples out for tasting, and it's right next to the water. A pleasant hidden gem for my small town! No public restroom so go before you get there. Don't let that be the one thing that stops you from going. You want to go here. read more

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Wow. All I can say is "Wow". This place is invested in what they are doing. If you love chocolate... yes.

We were out for a stroll this morning and were drawn in with the smell of cocoa. It is a lovely, welcoming haven. Stop in for a free sample, meet the queen chocolatier, or take a tour. It is a lovely environment, where you may enter as a guest but leave as friends. read more

Bixby Chocolate - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Rockland, Maine

Ordered from here online for some valentines gifts. Items shipped out the same day and arrived to Virginia in a day and a half. All the vegan items we ordered are fantastic! Mayan drinking chocolate, Maine Blueberry Jam Bonbons , and Espresso Tahini Bonbons. Definitely excited to try a few more chocolates! read more

Dropped by based on the signage from Main Street indicating a chocolate factory nearby. Once inside was given a mini presentation of the chocolate making process and able to see a factory worker in a small room making chocolate in small batches. There were samples to try and all the chocolate sampled were available to purchase. There was also ice cream from Gelato Fiasco with chocolate from the factory mixed in. It wasn't a big factory that guests can walk in and see chocolate being made, but it was still interesting to see. The chocolate was really good though a little pricey. I'd come here to buy the chocolate which I did after sampling. read more

Worth walking down to from Main St as the chocolate we purchased was delicious but the staff don't go out of their way to help you. When I asked about the flavor of something the woman just sort of shrugged. Bit of a shame as the chocolate was good. read more

horrible workplace. business owners are family but are always fighting and arguing, can't stand to stay professional for even 2 min, making other people uncomfortable. very snappy and passive aggressive people. Rude to employees as well as customers. read more

Locally made bean to bar chocolate tasting room / retail shop?? Of course we had to stop and pick up gifts for family (& ourselves). We bought several of their chocolate snack bars after sampling. The peanut butter one was great, not overly sweet but satisfying for a peanut butter chocolate treat with a bit of crunch. The dark chocolate almond cinnamon strawberry was divine as well. read more

Me and my family came to the chocolate factory today since we've heard such good things about Bixby. And I loved that they were doing presentation about where everything comes from. How the products are made and produced. And they had samples of everything which was very nice because we can then find out which products we like the best and want to buy. read more

Make the Effort to Find this Shop I always look for artisanal, local chocolatiers when I travel and came upon a listing for Bixby on Yelp. While the factory and store are located in an area about 4 blocks off the main drag, it is worth locating. The staff will give you a tutorial on their chocolates which come from beans grown in Guatemala and Haiti and how they come to be the delicious treats they sell. There are samples so you can try before you buy. I love dark chocolate and bought several bars that were straight up chocolate and others that included fruits and nuts. My husband bought their salted milk chocolate caramels and he is now a huge fan. read more

I have been a supporter of Bixby & Co. since I met the owner at the Maine Harvest Festival two years ago. The chocolate is amazing, small batch made, with ingredients you can trust, and artful pairings of flavors. My absolute favorite item is the Mayan Hot Chocolate- my go to for winter and fall relaxing- a little spicy, lots of levels of flavor from the dark chocolate and cinnamon- I make it on the stove with whole milk or coconut milk and it's so good! Definitively worth a stop and makes great gifts or just a treat for yourself! read more

Chocolate was delicious, but I felt uncomfortable shopping there (as if I was in the way of people who worked there), and the woman checking me out was rude. We weren't offered any tour or any information on the chocolate process. I wish I had just purchased the bars at a gift shop as opposed to making a special trip to the "factory." read more

Fun shopping at this local chocolatier! Lots of samples to taste, a nice explanation of how chocolate is made, and delicious goodies to take home. read more

Best dark chocolate sorbet ever, sinful and addictive salted caramel chocolate ice cream. Truly exceptional ice-cream. While tasting many delicious chocolate gelato in Italy, this Rockland off the beaten oath chocolate factory caught me by surprise with its luscious chocolate ice cream. read more