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    Potomac Chocolate

    4.7 (28 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Truffles!
    Crystal W.

    The smell as soon as you walk in is so good! This small batch chocolate maker was such a great find while walking through Historic Occoquan. They have chocolate bars, Gelato, sipping chocolate and truffles all made in house. The person working behind the counter was so nice and explained everything to us. Their bars are on the pricey side, but they were super good.

    Chocolate and Gelato all week + pizza on the weekends!
    Jana L.

    We stopped in on a pretty busy day - it was Riverfest and the streets were full with tons of family digging into gelato or pizza! Despite the rush, the gentleman (who may have been the owner?) who helped us select a few chocolates to try, took the time to explain the origin of the chocolates, sourcing directly from the growers and explaining the nuances of the flavors based on where the cocoa beans came from. It was fantastic chocolate! I should have taken a photo, but I immediately ate all of them -- what can I say, it was hot and I didn't want them to melt! Highly recommend stopping in here - there were several "sweet" shops along the street but this place was in a class of its own! A chocolate-lovers must visit!

    Stracciatella (Italian Chocolate Chip) & Single Origin Chocolate
    Jada C.

    ** 8'26'2023 ** My gf and I were on the hunt for ice cream, and we found it!! I needed dairy free. I located this establishment online and couldn't wait to visit. It's very cutesy and quaint. We ordered Stracciatella (Italian Chocolate Chip) & Single Origin Chocolate. Both were delish. Awesome portion size. It was a perfect dessert on a pretty warm day. The gentleman that assisted us was very kind and knowledgeable about this delish ice cream. I highly suggest this place and recommend it to anyone visiting locally.

    Menu of gelato options.
    Shenise F.

    This award winning establishment makes handcrafted chocolates by taking raw cacao from Colombia and developing one of a kind creations. The gelato was creamy and flavorful. I really enjoyed the vanilla bean gelato. It was the perfect snack for a gorgeous day along the Occoquan River.

    Creamy milk chocolate
    Austin G.

    In the heart of Historic Occoquan is an enticing store front. With restored furniture on its front porch and a sign that reads "Named one of the 50 best chocolate shops in the country by Food and Wine magazine," you can't help but to walk in. Here's my experience: 1) Chocolate: For 11 years, Potomac Chocolate has made hand-crafted chocolate just south of Occoquan in Woodbridge, Virginia. The chocolatier's goal is to make quality bean-to-bar chocolates. They sell 5+ bars for around $9 each. Expect a different kind of bar. They are thinner than expected and come in packaging that looks more like a coffee bean bag. What I appreciate about Potomac Chocolate is they have a good mix of dark and milk chocolate. I bought the "Toasted Milk" bar and it was deliciously creamy! 2) Space: For having such a beautiful front porch, it's shockingly bare inside. There's a sterile counter and a wood table with brochures on it. 3) Gelato: I didn't order any, but it looked good and my friends later told me they love their gelato! 4) Price: $9 seems steep for chocolate, but keep in mind they are hand-crafted and artisanal chocolate. You pay for quality.

    Various flavored cacao bars
    TheFood P.

    Follow us @Avetlife on Instagram! ----- What's going on my fellow Yelpee's, Googler's, and DMV'er's! So a bit about this place. First off, its history and testimony from the owner Ben was quite intriguing. The freshness, pureness and natural contents that this place offers is spot on. I now adore the cacao fruit more than ever! The creamy, fresh and soft sweetness of the cacao flavors that I tasted were delicious. Gave me an entire different perspective and actually see the value in why it is important to invest in cacao produced products. I had a combo of the toasted hazelnut and single origin chocolate, both flavors from two different countries coming together powering up a unique and fresh gelato flavor. I highly recommend this place!

    All the bon bons and amazing sourdough chocolate bar!
    Lacey T.

    I discovered Potomac Chocolate shortly after moving to Utah from Northern Virginia....where I'd lived probably a half hour (if that!) from their home base. Funny how things work out that way, and man, what a missed opportunity! I have since purchased a variety of Potomac's bars from a local shop, Caputo's, as well as had orders shipped direct from PC. They make some of my very favorite craft chocolate, as the notes of the different single origin cacao beans truly shine through, with just enough sweetness to compliment, but never overwhelm. My favorites are You Bread My Mind, San Martín Peru 70%, and Upala Costa Rica 70%. As far as bon bons go....I don't think I could pick favorites! I recently placed an order for eight, and requested a mix of whatever was available. They were lovely and accommodating, sending all different flavors with no repeats. I don't even like milk chocolate, but theirs is so skillfully made (never too sweet), that I gobbled it up! I have to give a special shout out for the caramel, which is soooo dark, at the edge of burnt, meltingly gooey, and basically a paragon of that classic sweet treat. The truffles are also gorgeous, with perfectly tempered, shiny crisp shells, decorated with swirls or splatters of brilliant color. They are presented in little craft boxes, four to a pack, labeled with the flavors inside. Additional offerings include drinking chocolate and cute branded tees, and they are continually releasing new or limited addition bars and specials (sourdough here shortly!). They have a storefront in Occoquan with limited hours: previously, I think Saturdays only, but currently, with the pandemic, curbside pickup Friday and Saturday, though definitely confirm with them during this ever-changing, unprecedented time! Prices are reasonable, with the majority of items under $10. I just adore this charming little chocolate maker, and I know you will, too!

    Marisol D.

    How cool is this little shop. Stopped by earlier today with my husband and friends and the owner of this shop shared much info on how he makes and why he creates what he does. The shop is clean, the chocolate was delicious and we hope to be have soon to support local.

    Chocolate gelato and peach gelato
    Anna B.

    Had to come in after seeing the sign outside saying Potomac Chocolate had been listed by Food and Wine Magazine as top 50 best chocolate stores in the U.S., and the gelato lived up to expectations! It was so rich and delicious that even the small size felt decadent, and I appreciated that they don't use plastic utensils or packaging. The owner was friendly and gracious, too. From listening to others in line, seemed like a mix of people who come often, which is a solid recommendation to me. This would be a great place to stock up on gifts for special occasions!

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    Thanks for coming in and for the great review, Shenise! :)

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    Thanks for this great review!

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    Best salted caramel chocolate I've ever had. Super nice owner. Can't wait to come back and try the sipping chocolate and gelato.

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    Thanks for coming in, Anna, and for your great review!

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    4 years ago

    This place is... amazing. The rosemary caramel bon bon's are sooo good and rich. The chocolate bars I've tried are super flavorful too.

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    Delicious and appreciated interacting with Ben the owner. Will probably order someto be shipped to us at home after visiting

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    6 years ago

    He's amazingly nice. And the chocolate was great. Get the spicy one and the praline one. You won't regret it.

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