The chocolate Oreos are the best! The shop is very clean and the staff are very nice. They get their chocolate from overseas and it is so good. Also, love that they sell purses from Ireland and Scotland. read more

We highly recommend stopping at this shop if you have a sweet tooth. The chocolates are delicious and the service was excellent. My husband and I were firing off our choices and they somehow managed to keep up with us. LOL The owner offered us a free ice pack for the ride home and we assured her that the chocolates would likely not last that long. read more

Loooove me all da chocolate!! This place has everything chocolate and it does not disappoint. There are lots and lots of options. The inside is on the smaller side and they don't have any places to sit. It's more of a get your goods and go type of place. I'm rating this a 4 star bc of the service. I might not be as educated on what makes a truffle a truffle and the reaction I got from asking the staff member that was not the greatest. This can get pricey but I meannnn, it's so good so treat thyself =) read more

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We were walking around Galena for my son's birthday and came across this little shop. I picked up truffles for the four of us and it was two of the Red Velvet and two chocolate. The flavor was spot on and this is something that I would stop in for again while visiting. The prices were on par and in most cases a little cheaper than what I pay in Chicago. read more

Chocolat - Red velvet truffle - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Galena, Illinois

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The chocolate looks impeccable and is quite tasty, as well. The major problem I have is with the woman who "helped" us. Initially, I asked a question and was completely ignored. So I asked again and she acted as if I was a socially inept peasant for not possessing the foreknowledge of these unique confectionary creations. If customers are rude I understand this type of response, however, if this is how you treat everyone, get out of the service industry! read more

This is a really cute store with really nice employees. Really nice service. I bought toffee, fudge, chocolate covered marshmallows, and turtles to curb my need for a chocolate fix. It was all good. I do prefer candies made on-site vs imported chocolate though. The chocolates were not quite as fresh as I'd like them. So I give it a solid 3.5 star experience. read more

S'mores truffle was incredible! Pumpkin truffle had a light hint of flavor, as did the Jack Daniel's truffle. Service was fast. As for ambience, no inside seating and signage prefers you eat outside the business. It was $1.25 for smaller truffles and $3.25 for larger. read more

Expensive, and worth every penny! A must stop when ever we're in Galena. Last time I've had chocolate this good was in Europe. "World class" actually means something in this shop. read more

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Love this store! The caramels are a family favorite! And my husband loves the toffee! I love that they have chocolates from Germany!

" Store owner Bonnie Bellendier envisioned a boutique shop offering the finest of imported and domestic chocolates - so decadent they would be considered the "eighth deadly sin." With its sleek chrome, black tile, and mirror décor, Bonnie created Chocolat to evoke the deco style of Paris in downtown Galena. The French, German and Italian music adds to the store's European ambiance. Bonnie loves to tempt customers with her 225 different flavors of chocolate including specialty items from Belgium, France, Germany, Switzerland, Italy and Venezuela. " (Excerpt taken from the website.) Cute candy store, walking in I felt transported to a European chocolatiers shop. The dark room and chilled atmosphere adds to the excitement. 225 flavors of chocolate are waiting and you stand there almost perplexed, unsure what to try first or last ? Most chocolates are a dollar a piece, bigger truffles are a bit more. I couldn't help myself and bought quite a few. Not one bad choice. The dollar pieces are tiny, but full of flavor. Don't misjudge them by size. These chocolates are all imported, so the expense makes sense. Gift boxes carry a higher price tag, you can get a better deal making your own box. If your visiting Galena, make this a must. read more

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I LOVE CHOCOLATE. There is such a delightful array of tantalizing goodies to be found here that it's no wonder my pants never fit after a trip to Galena! read more

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Let me preface by saying I'm from out of town and have worked in the pastry industry for 13 years. I went to Galena explicitly to get high quality truffles and fudge. I was not disappointed; worth every penny. Picked up a dozen truffles, some handmade fudge, and other small bites. Outstanding! The service was excellent. The owner(s?) were very knowledgeable, helpful and inviting. You can see that they have an absolute passion for fine confections and chocolate. If chocolate makes you happy, then prepare yourself accordingly; you might die of joy overload! The amaretto truffles are rich, flavorful, and are to die for. I can't think of anything bad to say, save for one regret: I didn't buy nearly enough! I will be going back there again. Five stars. read more

These chocolates are expensive, but as tourists to Galena they were definitely worth it. My wife and I went for a couples massage and some of these chocolates were given to us after. After eating a few of these at the spa we knew we needed to visit the store. I highly recommend getting the smaller chocolates, the chocolate dipped bacon sounded like so much fun to me but wasn't as much worth it (I could've made it myself). The small ones are AMAZING!!! read more

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Chocolat is a decadent and equally dangerous place especially for someone who's a chocolate fiend like myself. Most of the chocolates come from Switzerland, France, Germany and Belgium. According to the associate at the store, the larger bon bons at the bottom are from Belgium and are about $2.50 a piece. Most people would balk at paying $2 a piece for chocolate however, you must understand the type of ingredients used to create perfection. Lower quality chocolate has a waxy taste to it whereas manufacturers of fine chocolate actually adhere to standards established such as percentage of cocoa used to create the pieces. Anyway, the bon bons looked tempting but I opted for the truffles. I chose a wide variety of truffles ranging from classic chocolate to white pear. However, the grand marnier bon bon caught my eye and couldn't resist. Overall, I bought about 8 pieces of either truffles and the grand marnier bon bons to share with my friends that night. read more

I'm about to buy a few things in there especially the peanut butter it looked good and one of the employees got into a discussion with a customer that broke something and he asked where is the sign saying basically if you break it, you buy it and the clerk behind the counter said why do I need that it takes brains? We put our stuff down and walked out with the rest of the customers that didn't appreciate that comment.... I wonder if they talk that way to everyone. read more

Fantastic selection of chocolates from typical truffles to really interesting and inspired chocolates. The amaretto dark chocolate truffle is to die for. I took about 5 minutes to slowly savor that baby! This is definitely a place to go for gifts as they taste as amazing as they look. There's a lot of "wow" factor going on here. This place is definitely a splurge. Prices range from $1-3 each. I did like that I didn't receive any dirty looks from the person helping me when I only bought one. I do wish the sales guy didn't constantly joke "hey you want samples? here have some crumbs" to everyone that asked. If you don't offer samples that's fine, just politely say no. read more

Nobody knows the truffles I've seen. Well actually the employees at Chocolate do, and they were willing to share them with me, for a small fee. My wife had a peanut butter based one. Smooth and creamy with plenty of chocolate. I had a mocha - coffee and chocolate goodness. The selection was impressive and so was the taste. So what are you waiting for? Your truffle awaits. read more

New ownership and they have starbucks cold drinks! The chocolate quality is outstanding and the sea salted caramels are heavenly.

We went in to get a sweet after dinner last night. The owner was deeply involved in telling ghost stories to some gullible patrons. We waited 15 minutes before being acknowledged and that was only after the other party left without buying anything. Super weird! The overpriced chocolates were rock hard and the quality of Russel Stover which can be purchased at your local Walmart. read more

It was Mother's Day weekend, so I decided to up the ante and treat myself to a fancy sweet treat. I walked into Chocolat and was immediately impressed by the beautiful collection they have. I carefully picked out my selection which ranged from the chocolate covered bacon to various truffles. The woman who helped me out was very nice, and I couldn't wait to get my hands on the little gems I picked out which she meticulously places on a tray like one would when picking out diamonds. I had about 8 pieces of bite-sized "diamonds" in my collection which averaged about $2 a piece. For that amount, I expected my order to be placed in one of the boxes they have generously displayed behind the counter. But no. My precious gems were violently thrown into a generic white bag which I liken to a bag at a greasy hot dog joint. Disappointing. If you're going to present yourself as a boutique chocolate shoppe, presentation matters from beginning to end. read more

Chocolat - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Galena, Illinois

We were very disappointed at our visit to Chocolat. The two men serving could have cared less if we bought out the store or walked out. We ordered a few chocolates from the counter and were given our total before we could ask for a sundae. The ice cream was no more than average and the "hot fudge" tasted like it was pulled out of a can of cheap Hershey's syrup. It was so disappointing when you have so many options and end up spending $15 on a cheap knockoff. The shop was beautiful but everything felt fake after realizing the chocolate was so overrated. Such a disappointment to a chocolate lover who was saving her calories the whole weekend on chocolate from this place. sigh. read more

Too bad the chocolates didn't taste as great as they looked. They were beautiful works of art, but disappointing. We spent $40 so we had a good sampling. I didn't even recognize what they call caramels. read more

Despite good intentions, I'm sure, this is just not worth the money. The chocolate has no flavor and is far too crisp. The caramel is too buttery and overwhelming. The specialty truffles are odd flavors paired with bad chocolate - it just doesn't work. This one is a pass. read more

Chocolat offers a vast array of gourmet chocolates imported from Europe, as well as some domestic chocolates. There were so many good looking chocolates to choose from that my husband and I both had a hard time choosing what to puchase. Fortunately, the employees were patient with us. They were very friendly and helpful. We each ended up purchasing 5 different gourmet chocolates, and I also got a milk chocolate cashew myrtle. We both got the passion fruit truffle, which was a white chocolate truffle. It was to DIE for! I highly recommend Chocolat to anyone visiting the Galena area. read more

the worker was quite nice in here. they have plenty of different delicious-looking chocolate options - I got some sort of dark chocolate truffle and it was really tasty. the only issue with Chocolat is that it's pretty pricey. other than the cost, this is a mighty fine little chocolate shop. read more

Absolutely amazing candies. This place is a must stop on your walk through main street. The employees have got to be one of the most fun loving and enthusiastic I've meet. His love for the shop comes through in his confections and customer interactions. read more

Delicious!!! The server was friendly and helped me pick what i would like. They hv large collection of dark and milk chocolates.. i loved the raspberry chocolaté truffle and belgian truffle. The coconut combo was to die for. I could live in this store and be happy. read more

I wanted to love this fancy little chocolate shop but the chocolate wasn't as delicious for what it was priced at. I've definitely had better! read more

High priced -- very, very, yet, nice. Though the ice cream was very mild tasting and watery, though cold - with ice in it.

Be careful, they will try to cheat you into buying more than you want. Went in earlier today and heard a clerk tell another customer a small box fits 4-6 chocolates. Came back later to actually get chocolate (so they wouldn't melt while walking). Picked out six and was told by the owner/manager (it was one of the two according to their webpage) that the six wouldn't fit in the box, and that I should pick out two more for the next box size up (where they all would fit). This struck me as weird since the other customer I know was told that six can fit. I figured perhaps I had just picked out too many large ones. I asked the "clerk" to just leave out the two that won't fit, and I'd eat them first. "Clerk" was suddenly able to magically fit all six in the box without issue. Not pleased at attempted con to get me to buy more. Will not return. Be careful. read more

As we strolled down Main Street in Galena, I was glad I gave into temptation and stopped in at Chocolat. Chad was friendly and helpful, helping me make my selection. And when I finally bit into my first truffle... DELISH! My favorite was the Key Lime Truffle, it was so delightful I phoned the store to thank Chad again for his help. It was to die for and I can't wait for a special occasion to justify a future order as Chad informed me that they ship! read more