7 Small Batch Chocolatiers In South Eastern Ontario

Jessica Carroll

Just in time for Christmas, give someone the greatest gift of all: chocolate!

This is the ultimate crawl you’ll want to go on this winter. If chocolate is your favourite snack, then you need to head over to any of these delicious Chocolatiers in South Eastern Ontario.

Owner Audrey Brown takes chocolate to another level by elevating her flavours and using only the best ingredients, many sourced locally, including dairy from Limestone Creamery! Using a delectable base of pure Belgian chocolate, Cocoa Bistro offers up unique flavours you’ve never thought to try, including Marvellous Mojito, Mango Chili Lime, and Luscious Lavender.

Brockville

2. Culinary Creations by Mark Beacock

If you love quality chocolate you need not look any further than Culinary Creations in Brockville. Owner Mark Beacock creates seasonal flavours that will ignite your taste buds, such as lemon vanilla bean, pumpkin, and black currant banana. While creating such beautiful flavours, Mark matches them with stunning designs that are sure to catch your eye. You can find Mark every weekend at the local Brockville Farmers’ Market.

Prince Edward County

3. The County Chocolatier

Chocolate is an art as well as a delicacy. Owner and chocolatier Tricia Eagle manage to blend the art of chocolate with the deliciousness we all know and crave. With training from Belgian chefs and serious attention to detail, you can be sure to find unique chocolate creations all year-’round, including truffles, decadent hot chocolate bombs, salted caramels, and plenty more.

1000 Islands & Rideau Waterways

4. Ridgway Confections

Located in the adorable village of Seeley’s Bay, Ridgway started its chocolate journey by making fudge in a small commercial kitchen in the back of the local gift shop The Nest Egg. Having grown into its very own chocolate shop, Ridgway Confections specializes in hand-crafted Belgian chocolate, brittles, barks, bars, and plenty more ‘sweet somethings.’ Try out one of their most popular flavours including bacon, peanut butter, and dark orange!

5. Downtowne Ice Cream Shoppe

Make a day trip with the family to get your chocolate fix at the Downtowne Ice Cream Shoppe in the beautiful town of Merrickville. Don’t let the name deceive you, this adorable shop offers plenty of yummy treats besides ice cream, including fresh belgian chocolate treats such as bear paws (similar to turtles), truffles, chocolate bars and bark!

6. Pickle & Myrrh

While you are headed down to the lovely village of Merrickville, we recommend stopping by Pickle and Myrrh, located right on Main Street. The dynamite cousin of chocolate – caramel – is their specialty. Making fresh batches each week, you can find plenty of reasons to satisfy your sweet tooth with a variety of options including maple caramels, caramel sauce, sea salt caramels, and much more. You can even experience your favourite flavour through your nose with their sea salt & caramel soaps and candles!

Bay of Quinte

7. Donini Chocolate

If you didn’t know, creating delicious chocolate isn’t just a talent, it’s a science! And no chocolatier understands that science more than Donini’s Chocolate in Belleville. Donini’s creates their chocolate using both old and new techniques and specializes in liquid chocolate to create some incredible cocoa creations for all occasions. Check out their website or visit their store to explore their selection of delectable bars, hot chocolate bombs, and much more!

Is your sweet tooth aching for more delicious snacks to try in South Eastern Ontario? Check out 25 Places For Sweet Treats in South Eastern Ontario for more options.