If you're looking for something special, check out River Sea Chocolates in Reston. (11495 Sunset…read moreHills Rd). When they say craft chocolates, they mean it. The different flavored truffles and chocolate bars are delicious and unique. The staff are wonderful - very kind and friendly. This place is definitely a must try. The Reston location is a bit hard to find but don't give up - follow the "craft chocolates" signs. It's one of the buildings on the right towards the back of the business park.

#DecadentChocolate…read more Rich, velvety, indulgent chocolate from different countries.. Yum. I've had their chocolates at this location and at expos. Their chocolates are soo good! My faves are pecan wood smoked salt, coconut milk, and cherry blossom (not necessarily in that order). I thought it was cool how they serve butterbeer.

I have been lucky enough to try Le Papiyon at two chocolate festivals in the area and truly cannot…read moreemphasize enough how incredible these chocolates are. Their chocolates are made with classic flavors and components (like pistachio, Nutella, or feuilletine) but are some of the highest quality I've ever had- including in Switzerland! Some of my favorites are the cotton candy (filled with real cotton candy!), creme brulee, and chocolate pistachio feuilletine. I wish I had found these in time for my wedding because these would have made such a special favor- I can see them also being great for bridal showers or special birthdays. As someone with a huge sweet tooth, these are really something special. The owner could not be nicer, either. This is the kind of business you feel good about supporting and you get something truly delicious in return.

Their chocolates are so beautiful and very tasty. We ordered from them for a nonprofit event. The…read morechocolates came in a cute box with our logo on it and each piece was individually wrapped. I don't believe they have a store anymore. We had someone pick up the chocolates from a house. I would not hesitate to order from them again.

I'm not much a chocolate buyer but this elegant store surpassed my expectations. The workers knew…read moretheir products well and offered recommendations. The chocolates tasted great and were beautifully prepared by Haley (at least that's what it said on the receipt). Wonderful experience overall.

Tuten was more than helpful. What a wonderful birthday experience. This isn't the first time she…read morehas helped me find the perfect chocolate for my taste. My favorite is the yuzu and raspberry nugget chocolates. Yum, thanks again.

I was so appreciative of the customer service Jill provided after we had a little mix up on the…read moreorder processing. She called me immediately, was so kind and thoughtful, and ensured my order got to my mom on Mother's day by hand delivering it. I hear the fudge was just delicious. So all around, great experience!

The Chocolatier's Palette offers a variety of gourmet fudge with unique flavors. I first tried this…read morebusiness as part of a beer pairing with True Respite. Not only did the fudge pair well with the beer, but each one (tried 4) was delicious. They were all smooth, creamy, and not super rich. I like how creative the flavors are. Although I enjoyed all 4 pieces I tried, my favorite was a tie between the spicy mango and strawberry balsamic. Loved the slight heat the spicy mango gave, with the spice coming through right at the end of each bite. I thought the strawberry balsamic would be my least favorite, but it was so good. I liked how both had fruit pieces in them. I definitely plan to order more fudge from The Chocolatier's Palette in the near future. Be sure to check out their website periodically as the flavors change every 2-3 weeks. Local pickup (I believe near Grosvenor metro) or shipping is available.

Yes, indeedy, as far as I'm concerned, this is as good as chocolate gets!…read moreFirst the boxes were so beautiful, it was a shame to open them. But, of course, open them I did... Inside were the loveliest confections that tasted just as wonderful as they looked. I ordered a sampling and would be hard pressed to pick a favorite. I have tried chocolates from all over the country (and some from Europe as well) And these are right up there with the best. In addition Cheryl, the owner, is so sweet and accommodating--it is a pleasure to give business to such a passionate, artistic entrepreneur. Since she does not have a storefront yet, she is delivering free of charge to customers in the area. For anyone looking for a beautiful and delicious gift for the Holidays, I highly recommend these spectacular creations!

Very good caramels, no doubt, but at $6 for a two-piece box, it's a bit much. Nice gift though.read more

We really enjoyed our visit to this store. When we asked questions, the proprietor was eager to…read moreshow us products that met our needs. We went in looking for a gift for our pet sitter and left with that plus chocolate covered popcorn, chocolate covered Graham crackers and blueberry bark. They were all so delicious.

A fantastic find! I was selecting centerpieces for a dinner at Farmington and happened to mention a…read moregolf theme and Sarah, the owner, said she thought Mary Ellen of Chocolatesville could make chocolate golf balls. Not only could she do it but she turned out 46 golf balls in darling plastic wrap and a "happy birthday" bow in time for my party (two days). The party favors were a hit (and very delicious, too!). A great find in Charlottesville!

Came up to Leesburg, VA a few months into the new year 2022…read more The place is a corner business on the South road into, and out of, Leesburg proper. Leesburg 'Gourmet' was a business selling very expensive German wines, overpriced (import) chocolates from Belgium, 'beer' from all kinds of new englnd joints (for the tourists I suppose) and mugs, saucers and beer taps.. To me 'Gourmet' was just a little bit oppressive and too haphazard. Let me explain. I made some way obnoxiously priced purchases from the gal behind the counter - then half way into that the phone rang. Then the gal yacked. Then while I was chatting, some 'beer guy' came in with what just looked (and reeked) like a cooler for fishing and tried to sell the place MORE beer. It was too yokel for me. The chocolates I bought could have been found any place in D.C. and there was not much in the way of courtesy after spending $25! The place was NOT ACd and the owners (I was told) were off golfing some place.. Typical. This gourmet turned into a phone-booth, which in turn became a chat-shop, hiring fair and finally a lost corner storelet which bank-rolls some ritzy local couples' mid-week bonanza in other states.. There was one clammy person running this place. Review: 3

I called Leesburg Gourmet yesterday to see if they would deliver a bottle of wine to a local…read moreresident. I explained to Denise(?) that I lived in Maryland and hence would need them to deliver. She was terrific!!! Denise said they would. I ordered the wine and it was delivered today. The customer service was wonderful and I highly recommend them!!!!!

Very impressive. Great jars of lemon drops; I remember as a kid. Beautiful chocolates with ganache…read more Chocolate, caramel pecan bites. Cute butterfly and turtle chocolates. Quite a few tarts and parfaits. Also Gelato!Plus Two cute tables in the back to sit and enjoy.

Mixed feelings about this place. Prices don't seem to be listed on any of the items, so you will…read morehave to ask. The chocolates are reasonably priced for gourmet chocolates (~$1-3 each) and taste good, with something like three cases to choose from. Service was fast, but they forgot to package some of our chocolates. When we called about the issue, they did offer us a refund. On the other hand, the pricing of the pastries was astronomical. The one we bought (white rose) cost $18, when I've had a similar pastry in Arlington, VA that only cost $11. Taste-wise, it was fine. They also offer gelato and gift boxes, but we didn't buy any so I can't comment on them. The back of the shop is decently sized and has one or two tables for people to sit at, but the part of the shop that goes past the chocolate cases is very narrow. If somebody has a walker/wheelchair/stroller, or a group in front of you forms a cluster, you probably won't be able to move past them.

Fabulous chocolate! Peanut free if you need this option!…read more They give generous samples so you can decide what you would like! I hope they bring the passion fruit chocolate back soon- it's delicious! The staff is super friendly and helpful!

OK good Needs…read moremore variety in chocolates Pricey In formerly Godiva Chocolatier Tysons location Staff friendly at door. Not so much at cash register if you don't buy much. Go get some and see for yourself.

Potomac chocolate and Graffiti Cat Pizza is amazing!! Went here while hungry after exploring the…read morecity. Located in historic Occoquan VA, it's mainly a chocolate shop that ethically sources its cocoa from different countries around the world in order to make their in house (mostly dark) chocolate bars and bon bons. They also serve gelato, drinking chocolate (hot cocoa) and on select weekends homemade pizza with sourdough via Graffiti Cat! The shop is very small with no seating inside but there are a couple tables and chairs right outside and in the alley (in the winter we just get it to go or eat in the car). Parking is hard as it's very busy and it's on a historic street so it's all on the side of the sidewalk. The drinking chocolate is my favorite! I always have to order a traditional (think American hot cocoa but with a richer feel), and a European drinking chocolate (smaller cup with less milk but so rich like drinking straight melted dark chocolate!, so absolutely delicious!). I often get their bonbons as well which are handmade and have various flavors like toasted coconut, Ugandan Dark chocolate (named for the country of cocoa origin), raspberry and mint, along with a few others. I got the 70% dark chocolate, the mint chocolate, and the toasted coconut. I liked two of them but the mint chocolate tasted a bit too much like toothpaste to me so I didn't finish that one. Now onto the Pizza. They make their own sourdough for these personal size pizzas, and use fresh ingredients. They have a set menu except for one special pizza which changes each week and is updated on their website. I ordered the margarita pizza and added pepperoni on top. The margarita part was tasty and the sourdough really compliments the ingredients well...if you like sourdough you'll love these pizzas. I would say that the pepperoni is more porky than beefy and since I don't tend to like pork I didn't appreciate it as much as I usually do. If you like pork you will be fine with it. The pizza is NY style in that it is thin and chewy. I think it could use a bit more sauce but it's tasty nonetheless. My husband got the cheese pizza and he enjoyed it but not nearly as much as me (though he doesn't love sourdough like I do). The service is great and I love the adorable cat mascot for the pizza. They hand draw on each pizza box and each one is unique, which is cool. If you look out the window you'll see they 'graffitied' a graffiti cat on the brick on the side of the building. Bon bons: 4/5 Drinking chocolate: 5/5 Pizza: 4/5 TLDR: delicious dark chocolate for drinking and eating; ethically sourced. Pizza pop up on weekends is good and has a cute cartoon cat mascot. Parking sucks, but that's just historic districts for you. I dream of the drinking chocolate and need to get it at least once a month. I definitely recommend both Potomac Chocolate and Graffiti Cat.

This is an interesting and unique spot, but the taste weren't particularly to my liking…read more I stopped by with my wife on a Saturday afternoon. They were not overly busy and easy to get to if you're already walking around the downtown area. There's not a lot of parking so expect to look for spots and walk a good distance. Not ideal if you're just going to this area to pick up some food, but its a very nice and unique historic town to visit and see. The variety of choclates is diverse and unique, probably not things you'll find anywhere else. However, many of the varieties are dark chocolate and taste quite bitter. The pizza is unique as well in they use sourdough bread for the crust. Its definitely different, but felt like it overpowered every other flavor on the pizza. Worth a try if you enjoy dark choclates and sourdough, otherwise you may not find much you like to eat here.