Got their chocolates as a gift from my daughter. Each chocolate has lingering cacao flavor. Diverse flavors to enjoy. My daughter knows what we like! (We enjoy variety and quality.) The texture might not be as sophisticated and smooth on the first bite - but when their boldness (good chocolate outside) and softness (inside) collide in the mouth, their passion and purity are well received on my tongue. This place hits the spot!! read more

The Chocolateria - six different types of chocolates - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

The yummiest and most diverse collection of chocolate I have ever seen!! There was so much to look at, it was very difficult to choose! The free samples were a nice bonus! read more

The Chocolateria - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

This is a cute little chocolate shop in Roncesvalles village. I was first introduced to this place by a colleague who bought me a bag of their dark chocolate and wildflower honey covered hazelnuts. Let's just say it takes a lot of willpower when I have a bag of those delicious and addictive hazelnuts nearby to not devour the whole bag in one sitting. While taking an out of town guest around downtown on a chocolate tour, we stopped in here. The place smelled great and as other Yelpers have mentioned, they sell an abundant array of chocolate covered foods, including truffles, nuts, brittles, sponge toffee, candied orange peels, licorice, potato chips, biscotti, and pretzels. I like that they are organic and fair trade. Although I didn't try it, they also sell hot beverages like coffee and hot chocolate, and their homemade ice creams looked amazing as well. My favourite product of theirs is still the dark chocolate covered hazelnuts with wildflower honey. The caramelized sugar from the honey adds a bit of sweetness and complexity while the dark chocolate balances it and keeps it from being too sweet. Definitely plan to return again when in the area to try their ice cream and stock up on several bags of chocolate covered hazelnuts. (53/100) read more

The Chocolateria - These nuts are amazing :) - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Just where do I begin? There is chocolate dipped EVERYTHING you can imagine here. Shelves and shelves of chocolate dip goods; both milk and dark. Oreos, toffee, potato chips, pretzels, pecan butter crunch, sea salt butter crunch, dried mangos, peanut butter, bacon, licorice, marshmallows...I don't think I need say more. Its a cuye cozy place and...they have delectable icecream. I had their burnt caramel ice cream and it was unreal. UNREAL ya hear! It is clean, the workers are friendly and there is street parking. The area is cute for a casual stroll as well. So in summary, cute area, cute shop, clean, nice people, delicious ice cream, large chocolate dipped things variety...whats not to love..right? read more

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I guess it's weird to write a review of a chocolate shop without actually having eaten any chocolate, but here we are. We stopped in to buy a gift for a friend and noticed that they had a few flavors of ice cream on offer. I noticed one called "Burnt Caramel" and immediately knew I would be eating it within minutes. It did not disappoint. The ice cream was incredibly smooth and creamy, and it was rich with that burnt caramel flavor. I should also note that I ordered a "kiddie" cup and was pleasantly surprised to discover that it was absolutely crammed with ice cream. All the chocolate looked quite tasty, too, but that'll have to wait for a return trip. read more

As a former resident of the beloved Roncesvalles neighborhood, I made it a habit to visit as many of the new and old local shops situated in the area. One of these shops was The Chocolateria. Since I'm a huge fan of anything sweet (especially if it's covered in chocolate) it was an obvious MUST for me to visit this store. When we first entered the shop we were greeted by the sweet aroma of mouth watering chocolate. A friendly staff member (whom I think is the owner) also said hello and offered us assistance however we didn't require any help since we were just there to browse and buy. The shop itself is rather small in size. A few tables were set up in the front (which I presume is for patrons to sit and enjoy their house made ice cream) and there were walls & tables of chocolate covered goodies placed strategically throughout the store - plentiful but organized. For a small space, the shop has an impressive inventory offering delightful treats such as house made ice cream, potato chips dipped in chocolate, cocoa powder, and an array of truffles. That day I purchased the dark chocolate sea salt caramel turtles. This palatable candy consisted of bittersweet dark chocolate encasing a smooth and creamy caramel filling. There was some sea salt sprinkled on top which was a subtle salty taste that complemented the sweetness of the chocolate & caramel very well. The pricing of the products are comparable to other local chocolate shops in Toronto (ie. they are a tad on the pricey side) but the quality of the product is what you are paying for. Overall, delicious chocolates. I have not tried enough of their products to say it is the best in town but it is definitely worth a try if you happen to be in the vicinity. read more

The Chocolateria - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Tim English is amazing. A succesful lawyer turned chocolatier, this store is the mixture of creativity and an entrepeneurial spirit. First off, the peanut butter bacon chocolate is a must. Unexpectedly amazing chewing into bacon like it were a raisin. Second off, i highly recommend the initimate truffle making course Tim can arrange for you and your friends. It makes for a very fun night. There's passion, there's fun ingredients, there's pure whimsy in the stuff he makes. read more

After using the 4x4 capabilities of my nephews super-stroller to navigate yet another season of construction on Roncesvalles, we finally made it up to The Chocolateria - one of the newest boutiques to open up on the strip. Immediately succumbing to the smell of delicious chocolate, we spent $20 in about 4 seconds! It was the sandwich board on the sidewalk that advertised the chocolate pairing of, get this, not just delicious chocolate and peanut butter, but BACON and cracked BLACK PEPPER that brought us in. OMG. Delish. It sounds wild, and I assure you it was, but somehow all of these amazing ingredients balanced each other out perfectly. The sweetness of the milk chocolate and the salt of the bacon cut the intensity of one another, and the peanut butter and black pepper were an added bonus. Being the gluttons that we are, couldn't help but grab a bag of the popular chocolate dipped potato chips as featured in Toronto Life mag (article link below). They were good, but I'm not a huge fan. While the chocolate was delicious, the potato chips tasted like salty cardboard; a no-name brand or something of the like. Overall, the chocolate is delicious. Cute little space as well. Honourable mentions: - The owner, Tim English, is actually a successful corporate lawyer who decided to ditch the briefcase for chocolate moulds and truffle making. Risk taking of this magnitude deserves some praise! - Chocolate making classes http://www.torontolife.com/daily/daily-dish/from-the-print-edition-daily-dish/2010/10/14/introducing-the-chocolateria/ read more

The chocolate is amazing, the homemade turtles are to die for, and so are the chocolate covered mesquite almonds. One problem. The owner is not friendly and has no sense of humour. I want to love my local chocolate shop...but instead I feel like I have put him out by showing up, no banter, no smiles, just business. Many visits, always the same... Disappointing. Chocolate should be fun right? read more

They have good flavours of ice cream like salted caramel, maple pecan and toasted caramel as well as an assortment of chocolates, but I give this place a one star because at the bottom of my ice cream was one dark short hair, I can only surmise where it came from and I was not a happy camper having eaten ice cream contaminated by this hair. Furthermore, the store closed one hour early, it was supposed to close at 8 but it closed at 7. Saw lots of disgruntled potential customers while eating my contaminated ice cream. I really wanted to like this place but I can't, I can't even, when I think back to the contaminated ice cream. read more

I am picky about my chocolate and love going in here for consistent amazing products. The biscotti as singles or as a package of four are always a hit. Also, their dark chocolate almond bark has lifted me out of many mood funks in a glorious way. I also want to shout out about their ice cream. It is simply fantastic. Amazing flavours and fair prices. read more

A fan of all things chocolate, I was pretty excited when The Chocolateria opened up on Roncy. The highlight of this place has got to be the ice cream and the cookies. The first ice cream I tried had avocado and mint, and was incredible; the second was the caramel creation with house-made "crunchie" aka honeycomb bar bits throughout (sorry, I forget its actual name). If you're as crazy as me, you'll buy a package of their "crunchie" bars and add it to your ice cream dish. There are also some really great gift ideas, for example, I have given their molded guitar shaped chocolate bars as gifts several times. I'd love to sign up for their truffle making class! read more

One of my favourite Rocesvalles stores. There is a nice variety of flavours and textures in their chocolates. They handle the balance fairly well (sea salt chocolate can often be overpowering, but theirs is pretty good). My favourite bar is the bacon chocolate! I wouldn't get this anywhere else - they use a bacon that is not TOO salty and it's covered in sugar, so you get a good mix of bitter chocolate, chewy, savoury bacon and a bit of sweetness. :) Another favourite are their chocolate covered hazelnuts that also had a bit of honeysuckle. So good! That's worth 5 bucks in my books. The ice cream is some of the best I've ever had. I've tried several of the flavours and none have disappointed. Have yet to try their truffles. Yes; the price is not cheap - I used to work in a store that sold imported chocolates, and in this context I do not find the price, for locally made chocolate that is this delicious, to be too bad. If I could offer some advice to the owner, I have never seen them offer samples of the chocolate in-store or on the sidewalk, and this would be a good idea to draw more people. read more

IRRESISTIBLE!!! Must try the "everything cookie" ......o m g. ( a little on the pricey side, but its excellent chocolate - who cares?!) read more

Finally had to stop into this place to treat myself on a Friday! It smells so heavenly inside and there's an abundance of chocolates to choose from! As much as I wanted to try every chocolate they had in their store, I settled on some ice cream. The 'kitchen sink' flavour is delicious! So creamy with chunks of brownie, toffee, and chocolate. The only thing I must mention is that for a chocolate shop, you'd think the people working there would be a little friendlier! I found them to be quite cold. Anyway, I still think they have a great selection and will be back for some more ice cream again! read more

I see this place is on the chocolate-covered bacon bandwagon, so clearly they are keeping current with Whole Foods and country fair trends. I thought this place was pretty cool to have in the neighborhood, but I don't feel it has the same draw as something like SOMA in the Distillery district. Unfortunately, the prices are nearly just as expensive, so I'm not sure if this place can stay in business without the crowds. That being said, I'd come back here if I was in the area! The only staff member working when I arrived didn't seem to know the ingredients well; when I told her not to worry about it she seemed happy to oblige and kept to herself for the most part. Not sure what the sugar-free chocolate sweetener would be - sorbital or maltitol is a definite no no when it comes to digestion. The sel de fleur and maple truffles were great! read more

Pretty delicious. We stopped in for some hot chocolate & a treat on a nice but chilled afternoon. The hot chocolate was pretty amazing (& strong) - I probably could have gotten a small because of how rich it was. We also got some homemade 'turtles', which were fresh & equally as yummy. The prices are high so I won't be a regular but I will look inside fondly & take deep breaths of good chocolate smell. read more

The Chocolateria is a small boutique of chocolatey sweets. While waiting for a table at Barque for brunch, we wandered into this small shop. Dark chocolate, milk chocolate, chilli chocolate, peanut butter chocolate, sugar-free chocolate, and oh-so-popular bacon chocolate! I was pleasantly surprised by their unique items. There was an assortment of chocolate covered nuts and fruit and chocolate covered ginger as well. The pretzels looked good and they even have chocolate covered chips! Rosemary truffles anyone? I decided to buy two bars: * Salted dark chocolate * Milk chocolate and bacon The chocolate here was expensive. About $25 dollars for two bars. I'd pop into this shop again if I'm in the neighborhood and I need a chocolate fix! If you want to learn how to make your own goodies, they offer classes here as well. read more

Chocolate shops are one part chocolate, one part experience. The chocolate here is great. They have a variety of truffles ($1.40 each), chocolate bars (most in the 5.75-5.95 range), and ice cream (2 scoops for under $5). The burnt caramel ice cream is delicious. The chocolate ice cream is also quite good, but not the best I have had. This place has beautiful boxes for gift purchases and a layout that makes it easy to see the merchandise. There is enough variety to satisfy any and every chocolate craving. The slight negative is service. In a chocolate shop ( most people who walk in the door already have an addiction to the stuff!), it should be easy to sell or at least pitch additional items with a sample or a simple, enthusiastic, "Have you tried our delicious _____?" None of that here. That being said, the chocolate is delicious. read more

I'm picky when it comes to chocolate, but I'm crazy about this place. I'm not in the neighbourhood often, but I try to make a point to stock up at least once or twice a year. Their dark chocolate is perfect--I would say it's better than Godiva's dark chocolate. My favourites include the sea salt and hazelnut bars. They also have interesting combinations like chips dipped in chocolate, candied orange or ginger dipped in chocolate, etc. They also make their own ice cream and drinks. Their hot chocolate is divine. read more

This is my favourite place to buy chocolate. It's of good quality, made in-house, and well priced. They have lots of fun and unique options. My favourites are the dark and spicy bar, the mint wafers, and dark chocolate covered pretzels, but I've never tried anything there that I didn't enjoy! They often have samples, which is a great way to test something new without having to go all in, and staff is great at offering-up suggestions. I live in the East end, but I think it's worth the trip, and it's also a great place to grab a treat before strolling through High Park. read more

VIBE it's a chocolate shop so...chocolatey. They do they have some seats inside. I ATE Their version of the turtle only has caramel and pecans bit sea salt. Perfection! The chocolate dipped potato chips are a bit expensive at $10 for a bag but man, do you get a lot of that choco goodness on your chips. Hello, salt and sweet! (maybe not the best thing to have while trying to lose pounds! I digress.) I will have to return for ice cream! OBLIGATORY CATCHY REMARK Well deserving of their title. read more

I love this chocolate shop! First, we'll-tempered chocolates of all kinds. Second, they've got an amazing selection of stuffed dipped in chocolate. You want sour keys in chocolate?! They've got it! Pretzels?! Yes! Dried mangoes?! Of course! To boot, I also enjoy their straight forward selection of chocolates, with the kind of old fashioned but delicious flavours that I'm into (e.g. pistachio, raspberry, vanilla, caramel). I went in with my 5 year old to pick up some valentine's day chocolates, and they threw in slightly less than perfect chocolate lollipop. So great service to boot! And to top it all off, the prices are honest. They have a range of prices, starting at just a couple of bucks. Great place to go if you need to get a bunch of things. I can't recommend this place enough. Hooray! read more

Best ice cream I have ever had. Seriously go here!!! I love their kitchen sink ice cream. They take some of their baked treats that don't sell and chop them up, and put them into the ice cream. The ice cream is loaded with fun surprises because not even they can tell you what is inside. The salted caramel is a flavour they usually always have on hand, and is a go to. All the ice cream tastes really fresh as it's made right there in house. I am sure the chocolate treats they have here are good too, but I haven't dipped into them. They have such things as chocolate covered bacon. read more

Oh my word I may be spending more time in Roncesvalles, if anything just for this shop...yowza! When I arrived I was prepared for chocolate heaven...and this is exactly what I got. When I entered the shop I was hit in the face, not literally ofcourse or it would only be a 4 star rating...yes it is THAT good! What hit me in the face was the smell of good quality chocolate...I could feel my excitement levels rising. I looked around, and while the shop is small, I was just so distracted by all the delicious combinations. In the end I purchased salted caramel chocolate...I can only liken this to a dark, good quality, daim/dime bar with salt. It is so epic and tasty! I also bought a caramelized almond dark chocolate bar. Chocolate dipped potato chips caught my eye but I decided to save those for another time. I turned, felt the touch of destiny, and saw the ice cream. I was given a sample of the burnt toffee...crazy good. However I settled for the "kitchen sink", whats not to love about a chocolate ice cream that contains lots of smashed up pieces of whatever was lying around and the recipe changes everytime. I spotted chocolate covered oreos which looked immense. Alas I did not spot the candied bacon chocolate...another time for sure. I have been advised the hot chocolate is excellent too. Yes it is not cheap but the produce is worth every cent...you certainly get what you pay for. Until we meet again, Chocolateria. read more

CANDIED BACON AND PEANUT BUTTER CHOCOLATE!!!!! Simply put: Great quality Callebaut Chocolate Innovative Ideas that are well executed Super friendly service Knowledgable Shop owner that is willing to chit chat about the industry and such makes for an amazing local experience, well done read more

A nice chocolate shop with a good selection. It's a pity they don't do more to encourage buying their chocolates as gifts. I purchased chocolates today as a gift and was disappointed that when I explained it was a gift and asked for a box/bag, I was charged for a small cardboard box and then again charged for a tiny brown paper bag to carry my purchases. read more

If you eat the salted caramel ice cream and don't have some kind of spiritual experience you're from another planet where taste buds don't exist. If this is the case, try the chocolate. And then, if you're still unimpressed, please go back to your planet. read more

There couldn't have been 2 nicer people that greeted us at the door when we saw this place opened up down the street on Roncesvalles. The hot chocolate was so rich and wonderful - the perfect thing to warm you up on a chilly west-end night! The truffles are interesting flavours and just delicious. AND they have workshops about baking with chocolate and making wonderful chocolate creations. Welcome to Roncesvalles, we'll be back often and highly recommend such an inviting and chocolatey neighbour! read more

Great shop. Lots of single origin and novelty shape options. Great for gifts. As for the hand made candy candy, they consisted of a medium thickness she'll and a wide variety of fillings. Even a few alcohol themed options. Over all the quality was quite good. read more

Yum! This place has the best ice cream I think I have ever tasted. It's made my the owner in small batches so it's super fresh and so delicious. My favourite would have to be the salted caramel. It's also great value for what you're getting. read more

If you do nothing else in Roncesvalles - get an ice cream sandwich at Chocolateria. Let me elaborate: - Cookie: Crunchy outside, chewy inside, kitchen sink magic; sweet but elegant, perfectly vessel for the frozen velvet inside - Ice cream: I go with their coconut-based chocolate swirl. It's smooth, flavourful, and, you know, "better for you" because it's vegan. That's what I'm going for ;) they have many options and i suspect their are all as wonderful - Chocolate sauce: Don't mind if I do - home made melted dark chocolate The price is so fair, i feel guilty. It's all served in a friendly and great-smelling atmosphere. Go here now!! read more

Super products- some of the best ice cream ever! I do not waste calories on ice cream very often but the salted caramel is to die for. The chocolate products are very good quality and I get gifts here often. The prices are really reasonable for the quality. Why not 5 stars? The owner is super grumpy. He complains out loud about the fact that he should offer only one ice cream selection, 'when it is busy' and there are only 6 of us! He is a real jerk. I wish that his chocolate and ice cream wasn't so tasty. He should learn to chill and be kinder to his loyal clientele. If he was friendly and embraced the neighbourhood vibe, I'd give this place a six star! read more

Amazing! What a surprise to discover this place. I had heard that Eds was the best ice cream in Toronto but I beg to differ. This place rocked my world. Nice simplicity meshed with deliciousness! I had the blueberry and kitchen sink flavours. I wish it were closer to my hotel so I could have more before I leave town tomorrow! read more

I am not a huge chocolate person, but The Chocolateria is slowly changing that. From the chocolate dipped potato chips to the hot chocolate, everything taste fresh. They have just started making their own ice cream and I have to say it is by far the best chocolate ice cream I have ever had. It is some where between a great mousse and fresh made ice cream. Highly recommend it for gifts or a great treat for your self. read more

yummy! their gelatto is very good, and their prices are reasonable as well. The place is clean, very well lit and staff is nice. Definitely will go back for more ice-cream. read more

I'm giving Chocolateria five stars for one thing and one thing only; their ice cream. This is simply the best ice cream I have ever had. It is truly special, a notch above. It is a bit of a subjective thing, I suppose, but this would be for people who truly love ice cream; the real deal, not gelato (not that I have anything in particular against gelato, I just prefer ice cream). Their base is a very eggy frozen custard that is rich and silky smooth, just as great ice cream ought to be. The burnt caramel and salted caramel flavours are absolutely ridiculously delicious. read more

Best chocolate in Toronto. The ice cream is particularly amazing - who knew mint avocado could be so delectable!!!! The staff is always professional and courteous. And the price range is perfect!!! A must go to, kind of place! read more

I eat chocolate every day. Just a little, good quality, dark chocolate. I can stop at one piece if it's really good. I received a gift basket of a variety of this chocolate at Christmas. It is the best chocolate I have ever eaten. Bar none. Worth the trip. read more

Some of the best chocolate I have had. Truffles are decadent and delicious. This shop is my go to place for gifts - lots of options for kids (chocolate dipped licorice for example!) and more sophisticated options for "bigger kids". I think the ice cream is tops - a secret of the city. In the summer when Ed's (which I also love) has a line out the door, pop up the street for a scoop of salted caramel at Chocolateria. You're unlikely to regret it. read more