Why not splurge on some good local chocolate for Valentine’s Day? We’ve put together a list of chocolatiers in the Charlotte area, with information on how to place orders.
Visit each website, and, if available, visit in person, to get the full scope of what’s offered.
The Secret Chocolatier
Where: 2935 Providence Road, Charlotte, NC 28211
Call: 704-323-8178
Order: Order online or shop at the store. Free shipping on all US orders above $50.
More info: This three-generation family of chocolatiers creates artisanal chocolates, using traditional recipes.
The Underground Truffle
Where: 1600 Fulton Avenue, #120, Charlotte, NC 28205
Call: 704-944-0556
Order: You can order online and pick up during specified hours. Free delivery in Plaza Midwood.
More info: The Underground Truffle was named “Best Artisan Chocolate Maker – Southeast USA” by LUX Magazine in 2019. Hours are by appointment or announced on social media during special occasion holidays.
Potts Chocolate
Where: 125 Brevard Court, Charlotte, NC 28202
Call: 704-773-2734
Order: Order online.
More info: Potts Chocolate sources raw cacao beans from places like Madagascar, Venezuela, Costa Rica and Peru, and develops roasting and processing profiles that best fit the confection in which the chocolate will be used. They create their own vanilla extracts and work with beekeepers to supply the honeys that they use.
Chocolatier Barrucand
Where: 1 Union Street S, Concord, NC 28025
Call: 704-792-1234
Order: Call or stop by.
More info: This business in the heart of Concord is owned by husband and wife team Jean Luc Barrucand, from Lyon, France, and Ann Marie Barrucand. Stop by and browse their artisanal chocolates, desserts, specialty cakes and custom wedding cakes.
Marvin’s Confections
Where: In NoDa (he’ll give you the address if you want to pick up your order)
Call: 704-620-4185
Order: Order online
More info: Marvin was born in Belgium and raised in Frankfurt. He makes beautiful chocolates here in Charlotte, and ships them anywhere in the US
ChocolatBoutique
Where: 1012 Market Street, Suite 104, Fort Mill, SC 29708
Call: 803-802-9980
Order: Order in-store or online
More info: ChocolatBoutique has been serving the Fort Mill and Charlotte area since 2007. You’ll find them in Baxter Village. Truffles are individually hand-dipped and hand-decorated.
JF Chocolat
Where: Local pickup at Savory Spice in South End, on Fridays and Saturdays
Call: 980-505-6353
Order: Order online
More info: Place your order before Wednesday at 5 p.m. for delivery that Friday or Sunday. Free Charlotte area deliveries on orders over $90.
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Georgiann Eccleston says
Anyone that has nut-free chocolates? I have a granddaughter allergic to tree nuts & would love to be able to get her chocolates for Easter & other holidays.
Mary Ann says
Do any of these chocolatiers allow children to come and watch them create their masterpieces?