The Chocolate Boutique is a European-themed gourmet chocolate shop located in Lafayette Village in North Raleigh. The shop is located on the side of the shopping center from Falls of the Neuse Rd. There is plenty of parking close to the shop. The shop sells Swiss and Belgian chocolates, other candies, and some fun merchandise too. They also have ice cream, which is nice on these hot summer days. They sell some items that they already prepacked, or you can buy them from the case. Besides just selling chocolate, they have chocolate parties where you and a group can learn about chocolate and make some of your own to take home. I am working on getting a group together to take one of these fun classes. read more

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We were walking through Lafayette Village and stumbled on the Chocolate Boutique. Store smells heavenly. We were confused by their pricing but went ahead and picked quite a few prepackaged chocolates. Wanted to buy a gift certificate but the sales person did not know how to do it. We later found that none of the bags were labeled with the type of chocolate inside! We had about 8 different bags. The real disappointment is that many of the chocolates were stale. I'm embarrassed because i gifted a couple of the bags. Honestly not worth buying from this store. I really wanted to love our purchases. read more

Parking: located in Lafayette village and there was parking all around the shops and some underground parking too . Food: They had a st. Patrick's day special of milkshakes that you can have a regular or one with alcohol. Was a nice treat. Service: was an outside cart, so service was pretty quick. Ambience: siting was outdoors and the area is set up to look like a European style village. read more

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So so over priced. $10 for 2 measly scoops of ice cream. I could literally buy an entire pint of Ben and Jerry's for that price... The cashier was nice enough but as soon as the iPad got turned around asking for a tip I was genuinely surprised after basically getting robbed read more

got the peanut butter melt away and toffee and they were just average, nothing special. the chocolate covered marshmallow was perfect though. never can go wrong read more

On Saturday we bought two strawberries from this place and to our surprise they had mold. So I called the owner and I was told that I had to leave my number so I did, later around 7:30 PM this lady called me back with a very defensive attitude to the point that I had to hung up on her. She kept calling and harassing me. She could not apologize and offer a replacement or a simply sorry would have done it. All I wanted was for her to know that selling this was outmost disgusting and that she need it to keep an eye on the fruit, but she became an uncivilized creature so I rather tell the world. Buyers be careful when buying from this place. read more

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Lovely little shop full of chocolate! Every direction you turn you see a variety of sweet treats. The shelves and tables are packed with items, which brings back positive childhood memories of walking into candy stores. Even working with a small space and a lot of stock, they keep the store clean and organized. Most of the items are labeled so it is easy to find something you will like. It is pricy, although this was expected since they are a chocolate boutique. They do not post prices. Regarding COVID-19, all customers and employees were wearing masks. That being said, none of the three employees were wearing masks when we arrived, but they did put masks on shortly after we walked in. Luckily most of the items are packaged/covered. Hopefully the employees know they should be wearing masks when packaging and making the items. We enjoyed the items purchased and would stop by here again after the pandemic if in the area. read more

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I'm sure Willy Wonka would be just as impressed as I was with the delicious selection of chocolate treats, most likely not so much with the lack of radiant and engaging staff. But its chocolate, so the only questions I had to ask myself were white, milk or dark? These folks know chocolate and it shows, they even put chocolate on bacon, and I fell in love! The staff didn't seem to know much about the inventory, nor did they seem interested in the question I posed, so one of each and on my way. If you're looking for quality sweets, this is the place, if you're looking for small talk and cheese, the delicatessen further down is where you want to be. Cheers! read more

If you're looking for a unique experience to have a birthday part or a ladies get together, I highly suggest reserving the place for a private chocolate making party. We did exactly that and there was about 16 of us. We did have to put down a deposit. You have to have at least 4 people to book the party and they have 3 different choices. We reserved the Belgian Package ($176 for 4 people). We also chose to order pizza's through them and they had them delivered. We made a lunch time reservation. During the event you will each get to make chocolates with their molds and to take home at the end. They have lots of tasty treats for you to eat as part of the package. It's really such a fun experience, I highly recommend it. read more

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When you go into the Chocolate Boutique it is decorated very appealing, different kinds of chocolate everywhere, they make it look so yummy. We had a young man help us pick out a box of 18 and a box of 12. He was friendly but really didn't seam like he wanted to be there. They were out of boxes for the 18 pack no big deal, he proceeded to put them in a plain white box ... I told him I was getting it for a gift and for $40 I would like a nicer box ( they had fancier ones on counter) we had to get a box for 12 and a box for 6. The box for 6 was a plain white one ( I was hoping that they would put a logo or sticker on it. The gift should have had some markings that they came from a fancy shop. All and all the chocolates were ok we will try somewhere else next time. read more

Got the chocolate covered animal crackers - very disappointing - it's a dry unsweet cracker so don't think you're getting like the ones you buy. But the peppermint chocolate bites were something so unique - bits of candy cane covered with chocolate - looked like a Reese's read more

When I am at this little plaza we typically stop in for a few treats to take home. I love the toasted coconut haystacks. Super good.

The staff was friendly but once I got home and tasted my candy it was stale. At $21 for 6 pieces, I was pretty disappointed.

Awful - so disappointing! There were two young people working, one rather odd and not welcoming at all. One eating ice cream from the container (though I don't think she was putting spoon back in after she ate). Tried to find a box for chocolates that wasn't torn or beans (tops were too small for bottom), and the boy was not helpful in any way. He was basically, "yeah, that's all we got." We even went back in the store with hopes of finding anything we could bring to someone as a hostess gift, but we gave up. read more

We went here as part of the wine festival today and the truffles are incredible. I love chocolate and I've tried a lot of different kinds but these are seriously some of the best I've had if not the best I've had. I liked that they had some that were out of the box and not typical of regular shops. The shop itself was also really cute and offered a lot of different accessories and trinkets. I would love to come back for a chocolate making class here. read more

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I drove 35 minutes, after having verified that they are open, online and on the door, but was met with a staff rushing over to me saying "we are not open for a few hours". Doors are unlocked, lights are on, multiple staff inside on their phones, sign is turned to "we are open", hours on the door say it's open, online says it's open...but they are closed.??? I'm fine with it being closed, but come on, everything shows it's open. So much for an last minute gift for my mom. Only 1 star because it smells delicious, otherwise I would give 0 stars. read more

Not greeted when I came in on a Friday afternoon and walked around and waited for someone to help with ice cream but the lady was on the phone the whole time so i just left read more

cute store and location. chocolate was overpriced and stale/tasteless. Friendly staff, but definitely won't return.

This place looks and feels like Tiffany's but instead of jewels being in those glass cases, it's the next best thing....chocolate!!! The thing I love most, other than the chocolate about this place, is the decor. There is Tiffany blue everywhere with chandeliers and a subtle lighting that makes you want to hang out a while....just like Tiffany's. I went to visit it after receiving a gift box of chocolate from here. I had to see with my own ees what this place was like. Luckily, it is in the Lafayette Vllage shopping area so it was convenient to Wake Forest. The owner studied at Ecole Chocolate and admits that her goal is to bring the elegance of chocolate from Europe, right here to NC! There is a wide variety of chocolates for gifts, indulging for yourself, or to make a sweet dessert at one of the restaurants at Lafayette Village. There are truffles with chocolate with a lemon center that were TO DIE for!!! Same with the irish cream, the signature chocolates, and many other chocolate treats. I was told they also do chocolate parties where you and a group of friends can come in, have wine, and make chocolate! Who can beat that?? NO ONE! read more

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The girl in the shop was super helpful. I told her it was my first time there, and she let me try a couple samples before making a purchase. I ended up going with her recommendation of the dark chocolate with sea salt. Those are "When Harry Met Sally" restaurant-scene good. I highly recommend! My only recommendation for this shop is to invest in some candy boxes. They would make great gifts to people, but they put them in a little clear plastic bag with a sticker to seal them. But if they had 6-pc/12pc/20pc boxes to create your own mix, they would look more presentable to bring to someone's house. Just a thought from an out-of-towner who was looking to purchase a gift. read more

The Chocolate Boutique - Dark chocolate with sea salt! - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Have you ever drove 45 minutes out of your way just satisfy a craving? Well I have... The Chocolate Boutique is home of North Carolina Chocolate Bacon! Its home grown local cured bacon wrapped in the Boutiques signature milk chocolate. There are so many awesome things to pick up here. I was recently at the Boutique for a social event. Emily was our host for the night. She was amazing at showing us all how to make chocolate. We had way to much fun. Book your party, ladies night or even team building event here! If you into wine and fine beverages, you can find that as well. I found the entire shop to be a great mixture of everything. There are even some awesome gift buys inside of the store as well! Check them out! 5STARS as this facility is spick and span, the customer service was world class and the chocolate is AMAZING! read more

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I have to update this review now that I have repeatedly given gifts from here that have always been warmly appreciated, and have FINALLY tasted some myself. Yes, I've been so busy giving away chocolate greatness that I failed to buy some for MOI. Have now had a couple tiny bites of some I brought home for us. (okay, YOU try to pry them out of husband's hands!) Am glad for what I have gotten to try, as they were darn GREAT. My most recent appearance here was on the night before Father's Day. Stopped in around 5:00. They were busy. I was looking for Dad's favorite...non pareils. I was quickly told they were out, and just as quickly told they could make me some. Sure enough, I came back at 7:30 and they were waiting for me. THAT is service. LOVE this place! Quality, taste, service, consistency. Highly recommend! read more

I was in Lafayette Village on Friday and decided to stop by the Chocolate Boutique. My initial plan was not to buy anything, just to see what they have, but the delicious smell and the fantastic chocolate creations won me over. I bought a small 1/4 lb. bag of tiramisu cordials and little Limoncello bonbons (lemon white chocolate and marzipan) for about $5 each. I figure either I could spend $10 and get 4 bites of their more expensive truffles, or I could spend $10 and get something like 40 bites of their little bagged chocolates. I think I got the better deal. The limoncello is pretty good, but the tiramisu cordials are amazing. Definitely worth every cent of that $20 a pound. I'd like to come back again someday to see if their truffles are really worth $2.50 each, but unfortunately being on the NW side of Raleigh, it's a bit of a long drive for me. If I'm ever in the area again though, I'll definitely pick up a bag of those tiramisu cordials. read more

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Popped in after lunch. Cute chocolate store. We got a chocolate shake split 3 ways. they have cute gifts. I wish I remembered the gal's name who served us, she was a doll! read more

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The chocolate is delicious. However my mom and I were waited on by an unfriendly woman. We did buy some chocolate and then she asked for a tip? It was an odd and uncomfortable transaction. read more

I can resist anything but temptation! Tempting it is but I was indeed able to resist. My bride on the other hand - well, it was chocolate, so she had to try some. Very nice gal running the place, we checked things out, enjoyed the smell of chocolate and left we were overcome by delicious looking chocolate. read more

This place advertised as having chocolate and wine tasting. I took a friend there from out of state and the girl behind the counter looked at me like I was from outer space when I asked about their wine tasting. In other words, they do not have any such thing and it is misleading advertising. read more

Friendly staff in a quaint location, this chocolate shop has smooth and creamy chocolate. Had samples of their chocolate balls and chocolate covered strawberries at an event. Yum! read more

The Chocolate Boutique gets 5 stars from me! I may not be a Chocolate Connoisseur, but I do know what I love and it is the awesome variety of chocolates which please all of my senses. Lafayette Village itself allows you to feel transported to a little Italian town, then walking into the Chocolate Boutique is like a cherry on top of whipped cream. I've only been twice and never felt pressured to buy anything, but thankfully I do, and have not been disappointed. read more

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Cute boutique that never fails to put a smile on my face. Exuberant staff and so many choices! I have yet to find a favorite treat- they are all so delicious! Absolutely recommend going to this adorable shop for a sweet gift, afternoon pick-me-up, a romantic surprise, or for no reason at all! Would give it 6/5 if I could! read more

The Chocolate Boutique is amazing!! I love knowing no matter what I get, I will never be disappointed. They have a great assortment of chocolates as well as seasonal items. My go-to for any party or holiday! The staff is very friendly and informative and willing to answer any questions! I definitely recommend stopping by to try some truffles of chocolates. The parties are also super fun! Great for a girls night, an anniversary, birthday, pretty much anything. You won't be disappointed! read more

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When we first came in one employee was working hard in the back while another was just on their phone and reluctantly acknowledged us. When we told the employee we were ready she acted as if we were a bother to her the whole time. I asked for a walnut milk chocolate cluster and a few other items. She went through the pile as if they weren't correctly labeled but then picked out was supposed to be the walnut cluster. Later that evening, when I tried my chocolate, I found it was a trail mix cluster. Everything we got was still very good. However, i was a bit disappointed with the service and getting the wrong chocolate of course. read more

Every time I leave here, I am always disappointed at myself; I am disappointed at the fact that strong willed person that I am, I can fend off Jehovah's Witnesses and hobos begging for money, but how come I always get talked into buying more chocolate than I really wanted/needed? That's because everything just look so good and taste so good at The Chocolate Boutique, and yes they will let you get a taste testing if you just unsure about what you want. Chocolate covered nuts, chocolate covered fruits, chocolate covered marzipan, chocolate covered... CHOCOLATE! For a very limited time, they also have chocolate red wine. (I picked up a bottle last week) Besides buying and eating, you can also schedule chocolate making party right in the boutique shop, for any kind of occasions like birthdays and baby showers and corporate team building. Don't forget, studies show chocolate is good for you! read more

very good chocolate!! good service & cute shop, I highly recommend! The sea salt caramel truffle is my favorite! They also have ice cream and chocolate covered pretzels, marshmallows, rice crispy treats, etc. It's not too expensive, they have a buy 5 get one free deal which isn't too bad at around $2.50 per chocolate piece. It's a perfect every-once-in-a-while splurge, or a great after-dinner treat! read more

I recently had the opportunity to experience The Chocolate Boutique for a Chocolate Party and had a WONDERFUL time. Not only were the people who work there awesome, but everyone at the Party made the event even more fun. There were numerous chocolates on the table to sample including a nut cluster and a YUMMY ganache. We kicked it off with a glass of wine and a chocolate lesson. During the lesson, we learned about some of the treats on the table and other fun chocolate information. Emily demonstrated how to use the "dispensers" and the tamping process to create smooth chocolates. Next, we each were able to select a mould from the wall (so many options to pick from including letters, sports, characters and more). Then, we each took turns creating our own chocolates to take home (either milk or dark chocolate); there were a number of fun options on the Toppings Bar including sprinkles, graham crackers, mini chocolate chips, and more. Finally, after just a few minutes in the refrigerator, we all received our lovely chocolates to take home. The Chocolate Boutique is conveniently located in Lafayette Village in North Raleigh off Falls of Neuse Road. The store is bright and colorful and is very involved with many events in the area including Wine Walks, The Wine, Cheese and Chocolate Festival (August), and various other events throughout the year. Kesha was so welcoming and friendly that I could have stayed all night. I truly suggest looking into hosting your next Ladies' Night or Team Building Activity at the Chocolate Boutique because it was such a great experience both during the event and afterwards enjoying all of the chocolates. If you don't want to go with a group, The Chocolate Boutique also hosts numerous events that can be found on Facebook. If you are looking to enjoy some beautiful and tasty chocolates, look no further. This store has many great options for the chocolate lover whether you prefer Dark, Milk or White. The chocolates are made from the highest quality ingredients and fair-trade Belgian and Swiss chocolates. They also have a variety of salted caramels, marzipan, pralines and other tasty treats. I highly recommend going to the Chocolate Boutique to fulfill your chocolate cravings. ENJOY! read more

Yet another great place that you must stop at in LaFayette Village. Their chocolates are very good, a nice selection of sugar free varieties too. I understand they do chocolate parties, which sound fun for the ladies, although it might required a couple hours at the gym to shed all those extra calories. The owners and their staff are always genuine and friendly, even when my toddlers get out of my sight and try to help themselves to chocolates. So if those jeans are too loose this fall, make sure you stop in The Chocolate Boutique. read more

I hosted a "party" here, and was disappointed. Although they advertise that guests will go home with around 1/2 a pound, none of my guests got nearly that much chocolate, even though we were all told that we would wind up with about that much. I also wasn't a huge fan of their service. When it comes to taste - their chocolate is definitely good! Among places to purchase chocolate in the area, this is probably my second or third choice. read more

This is a cute shop and has some nice gift ideas but the chocolates are very disappointing. My friend and I went in after having dinner at a nearby restaurant. The chocolates are mostly displayed in glass cases there aren't any prices posted anywhere. I opted for 2 chocolate covered coconut macaroons ( one each white and dark chocolate). I cut the dark chocolate macaroon in half to share with my friend; the interior was dry and the chocolate was nothing special. I would have preferred a Mounds candy bar and for $5.00 and change I could have purchased several! My friend bought a bag of assorted truffles. They were buy 5 get 1 free, but again, no prices were posted. She selected 12 and the price was over $26! Again, the chocolate was nothing special and I don't believe the flavor so we're natural either. I will not return to this shop. read more

If You are looking for the best chocolate in the triangle check out The Chocolate Boutique in Raleigh! Just enjoyed a special event at their location pairing chocolate with bourbon, with friends. I highly recommend stopping in the shop to satisfy your sweet tooth or sign up to attend one of the many special events this spring and summer! read more

The Chocolate Boutique in Lafayette Village is quite lovely. They have ready-to-eat truffles, as well as some mixed nut varieties, they host classes, and they sell a variety of plastic molds. They have a range of chocolates that skew slightly more towards milk chocolate fans when I visited. I enjoyed the dark chocolate orange truffle--the interior was creamy and velvety with a bright (but not overpowering) orange flavor. The dark chocolate mint patties were refreshing. To my delight they also sell their chocolate callets by the pound. I purchased a pound of their dark (which is 72%) chocolate so I can temper at home. What I particularly enjoy about this particular chocolate shop is that it sells ready to eat chocolates for enthusiasts and products and books for those that like to try their hand at producing their own chocolates at home. I will be back. read more