So many things to love about this local bonbon maker starting with the fact that there is a free parking lot outside and ending with really exceptional chocolates. Service was also top tier. There was another couple ahead of us but we browsed the chocolate options while we waited. I love that they offered a bonbon sample with purchase and the pineapple/pepper and bananas fosters we tried were delicious. I enjoyed everything that we took home with us but the best one in my opinion was the strawberry vanilla (I was told they harvest the strawberries themselves). The pop rocks unicorn was also pretty fun! Looking forward to coming back and trying even more flavor combinations. read more

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Wow! If you are into chocolates with interesting, but surprisingly cohesive flavors, I would come check this cute little shop out. The staff are extremely welcoming and knowledgeable about the products they provide. I appreciate the explanation of each flavor profile as well as the complementary sample that was given to me and my family. I usually do not go for chocolates, but I would highly recommend coming here at least once if you are in the Portland area :) read more

Chocolats Passion - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Portland, Maine

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Very very special, spectacular chocolates. We are wildly lucky to have this place here in Portland, even luckier for me as I'm a short walk away. My husband and I stumbled upon this place after a neighborhood event and were blown away. I told him on the spot, this is where I want you to come for all special occasions to get a treat for me. Staff is lovely. Very creative flavors and combinations, quality is impeccable. The salted caramel (not even a flavor I typically go for) made me wide eyed and say WOW. Shop is very clean and well setup. Can't wait to continue to try new seasonal flavors! read more

Chocolats Passion - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Portland, Maine

Best chocolates I have ever had! Melt in your mouth + they look beautiful. Staff is very knowledgeable and friendly, great service. Perfect place to find a gift for someone! read more

Chocolats Passion - 2 Milk chocolate caramel, hazelnut toffee, hot honey - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Portland, Maine

We stumbled across this lovely chocolate shop by searching on Yelp as we were traveling from Bar Harbor back to Boston. When we walked in, we were greeted by two smiling faces and the sweet smell of chocolate. All of the chocolates were beautiful and several of the flavors were unique combinations. I had a yummy Mexican chocolate truffle and it had a little bit of heat-it was decadent. I bought a fun baby dragon for my bestie and she loved it. In addition to chocolate candy, they also create rich and creamy caramel confections. These caramels are not your everyday flavors - check out the pic. The hot chocolate drink is super rich and a real treat. If you're in the Portland area, I would definitely make sure Chocolats Passion is on your radar. I cannot wait to go back. read more

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Our son bought us each an Advent calendar. They have a unique chocolate for each day in December from the 1st through the 25th. I have to say that everyone in our family looks forward to opening up each compartment and finding out what is inside. Some are so beautiful, they are hard to eat but when you bite into them, it's like a little piece of Heaven. Everything is made with the finest detail and quality. I really need to take the drive and go into the store now!!! Highly recommended. read more

You must try this place- just go in and pick your fancy delicious flavored chocolate. The service is excellent and they gave us samples. I brought back a box of chocolates for my mom and we had such a hard time choosing a favorite. They have such exotic flavors. read more

Chocolats Passion - They wrap it up so nicely-ask for an ice pack when you travel - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Portland, Maine

These chocolates are both stunning and incredibly delicious. The owner helped us and shared that the entire team is involved creatively - and it shows. Flavors like pistachio raspberry and blackberry basil - must visit and try if you're in Portland. Amazing experience and will be ordering many boxes as gifts. read more

Very small shop but feels very safe during Covid. Only two staff inside (super friendly!!), and both were wearing masks and gloves and keeping apart from one another and from my partner and I when we went in. They had us wait outside initially because another couple was inside. They have hand sanitizer available upon entry. The chocolates are just absolutely divine. There is no better way to say it. The flavors are so unique and so incredibly rich. It is hard to say if I've ever had better chocolate, but I highly doubt it. This stuff is amazing, and there's so many dark and milk options to choose from. Plus, they're making it right there when you're in the shop. Each little square is like its own colorful present. A great gift or a great treat for yourself. Oh, and if you're vegan, I highly recommend the jar of vegan hazelnut chocolate butter. read more

Chocolats Passion - The most beautiful and delectable chocolates - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Portland, Maine

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The chocolates taste so good. Customer service great. Cute store. She boxed up my chocolates and put a bow on it. Pretty chocolates should have pretty wrapping read more

Wow To find chocolates that are beautiful are usually easy but to find chocolates that are beautiful & delicious is truly a discovery! Chocolats passion has truly unique flavors with an exquisite design! They even offer a vegan selection and unicorn chocolates. The perfect thing is the chocolates are not too sweet either! Be sure to check their hours beforehand! Definitely worth the visit. Also, only 1 party is allowed at a time & mask up! read more

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Delicious. This place is absolutely awesome. Their hazelnut creme is to die for. The staff is super nice. The chocolates are so flavorful & their french lolipops brought me back home for a second. read more

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WOW. This is the dreamy artisan chocolate store I never knew I needed. I stopped in here yesterday evening after being intrigued by the new sign. We were immediately greeted by the shop owner (I believe), who offered us chocolate samples! She had a plethora of unique chocolates for us to try. I tried a citrus almond milk chocolate; it was unreal! Surreal flavors and a soft texture made me want to eat an entire bag. This shop offers gift boxes of beautifully decorated chocolates, pastries, a homemade (and better) version of Nutella, painted edible candies, even vegan sweets! I ended up going with a jar of vegan hazelnut spread as a gift for a friend. The owner let us know that she doesn't use preservatives in any of her creations, and almost (if not all?) recipes are made with organic ingredients. I can't wait to come back here and purchase more items. This shop owner is amazing and knows so much about chocolate - she was making some while we were there, and explained her process! Run don't walk. This little spot is fantastic. read more

So, we knew we were going to be in Portland for the day, so we planned ahead. Escape Room, Gem Show (if you are visiting this weekend in April, 2023) it is also tomorrow. When we were looking for other places to visit. Chocolats Passion came up in the feed. As chocolate enthusiasts, this was a must. How could you NOT visit a chocolatier who just won a competition at the world level. When I tell you I have NEVER had chocolates that tasted like this, I am not exaggerating. Such complex and intense flavors such as Pineappple and black pepper, passion fruit and vanilla, Mexican chocolate, etc.. They are also beautiful works of art painted like tiny abstract paintings. "ALMOST" too beautiful to eat but my taste buds won out. Very friendly staff and they will wrap your box for you. Great gift for any occasion. read more

Chocolats Passion - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Portland, Maine

Very beautiful little chocolate store. The person who was very passionate and knowledgeable about the chocolate, and walked me through all their items. As I paying, she gave me a complimentary hazlenut truffle to try, which wasn't available sale yet and was absolutely delectable. My husband walked in briefly as I was paying and she threw in a complimentary truffle for him as well, which was very generous. Unfortunately, he inhaled it too quickly to offer a meaningful review, but I have to assume it was equally as tasty as the one I had. In terms of selection, they have a nice mix of dark/milk chocolates and some very cute and beautiful chocolate for kids. I also purchased a jar of their handmade "Nutella ", and they threw in a mini jar for free. Overall, can't recommend this place enough. I plan to stopping here every time I'm in Portland from now on. read more

This place is in a class of its own when it comes to chocolatiers. The small shop (which during Covid only allows one customer in at a time) has just two counters to pick from. Their chocolates are like little works of decadent art, think Jackson Pollock if he we a candy creator. This is the perfect extravagant gift to bring that special someone at home for that special occasion. The way I found out about these folks was when a friend brought a box to our NYE party, pre Covid. My wife and I were wowed by the box we opened! We allowed ourselves one piece a day until they were gone. The flavors were perfect, although it felt slightly sac religiously eating them, since they were so pretty! read more

The chocolatiers here are something very special. Not only do they taste amazingly delicious, they are incredibly beautiful as well. The staff is friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. I guarantee you won't be disappointed. If you're looking for a special gift, this is the place to go. read more

Some of the most delicious chocolate creations I've ever tried! And also, absolutely stunning! Designs, flavor and French charm are authentic and special read more

The confections here are both aesthetic and delicious. The owner is exceedingly friendly. The flavor combinazione are both imaginative and delectable. Dont miss out on this place, especially with valentines day on the way! read more

Their chocolates may be good but their customer service needs some improvement. When I asked for a sample it seemed reluctantly given with the gal walking away without offering one to my husband nor giving any into on their product. There were no smiles and it felt basically unwelcoming. We spent $27 on 9 chocolates. We won't be back and it is not because of the expense. Maybe an off day ! I have had chocolates in Germany France Switzerland and California with better service. read more

Is this world-class delicious artisan chocolate? Yes. But each one is also a tiny piece of art, and I'm so delighted to live near this absolute gem of a chocolatier. I stopped in to the storefront for the first time recently, and was warmly greeted with a complimentary piece of chocolate. I bought a box for a notoriously hard-to-please relative, who was absolutely delighted (score!) They even let me pick out the ribbon color for tying up the box, which made me feel like a kid again. The flavors are interesting and some unique, the bananas foster was a group favorite! I'll definitely be back to indulge for myself and my loved ones. Thanks for a great experience! read more

Chocolates Passion has been in its current location for fourteen months, but we just discovered it, thanks to a picture of some delicious-looking hot chocolate in the Portland Press Herald. We were not disappointed! The hot chocolate was outstanding, unlike any I have ever had in this country--very rich, smooth and creamy. It exceeded expectations, as did the beautiful hand-crafted chocolates. The owner of the shop is welcoming and charming and greets you with an offer of a complimentary chocolate, after which you are hooked! We will definitely return and we plan to buy Christmas gifts there, including beautiful chocolate unicorns for our granddaughters. read more

This place is dreamy. The chocolatier/owner was as friendly as can be. The chocolate was of the finest kind. I will be stopping by often. We are extremely lucky she has moved here!!! read more

My boyfriend and I were amazed by how lovely the shop is and how extremely good quality of the chocolate! We were offered samples by the owner. She was so nice and the shop looks so clean and neat. The chocolate was uniquely handmade! The flavors were very awesome! read more

A wonderful surprise to come here today and sample these amazing chocolates. Catherine was so welcoming and helpful and we finished up spending a lot of time just tasting and then picking the perfect assortments. We bought some for ourselves and then sent some across the country to friends. I know we will be back for more! read more

I had been walking by this delightful chocolatier for the last few weeks or so and finally went in today. Oh my goodness what I had been missing! The chocolatier was absolutely delightful! She was kind enough to show me her shop and after tasting some samples I can honestly say that her work is absolutely exquisite. She crafts her chocolates completely by hand (as in EVERYTHING is handmade, she makes her own fruit paste filling from strawberries from Cape Elizabeth). Further, she appeared to have a great deal of passion for her menu and creations of hers that were upcoming. It is some of the most beautiful and delicious chocolate I have ever had, I will be going back very soon! read more

Beautiful-looking chocolates, creative flavors, but do ask the helpful staff before you choose. M&D refer to the outside of the pieces; many of the truffles' insides are flavored white "chocolate," So if you are a dark-only chocolate lover, the Palet d'Or, the purest truffle, is your best choice and ask about others. One customer at a time during Covid; good to know Portland is taking the pandemic seriously. read more

I believe this to be the closest you can get to perfection when it comes to chocolates made by a Chocolatier. I have come to this location a few times and each time they have something new and each time I am amazed. I recommend everything. Not all flavors might be for you but give them a try. You might find out your new favorite is a Passion Vanilla in Dark Chocolate. You might love their French caramels that do not stick to your teeth like the caramels you get in the States. The Pistachio Caramel is my favorite so far. Most recently they added the Pate de Fruits which are the most intense flavor of a fruit you will ever get. The texture is unique. I have never had anything like this but imagine a gummi bear that is softer, melts in your mouth and leaves you dancing in a field of Mangos or Guava, or Cassis...they are utterly delightful. This is not your typical candy store, this is elite level confectionary gifts from the gods. This winter they will be doing the drinking chocolate and if you have never had a true drinking chocolate, do yourself and your loved ones a favorer and head over to Chocolats Passion. Magnifique!! read more