Where to Find Craft Chocolate in New York, New York (10011)
New York is a veritable playground for bean-to-bar chocolate shopping, and you're right in the heart of it. Here are some of my favorite stores near you!
This farm-to-table restaurant and shop also boasts an impressive chocolate selection. Find everyone from Dick Taylor to Raaka to Ritual, and more.
231 8th Ave, New York, NY 10011
When I think "Italian restaurant" I don't think lots of great chocolate, but this eatery carries some of the newest stuff on the market, like Dalloway, a local brand that just launched at the end of 2016, as well as the usual suspects like Nathan Miller and Cacao Prieto.
305 Bleecker St, New York, NY 10014
Come here for your every cheese and chocolate need: Both types of goodies are crammed everywhere you look. Find local selections like Fine & Raw, more ubiquitous brands like Askinosie and Woodblock, as well as tiny makers like LetterPress and Parliament.
67 Irving Pl, New York, NY 10003
At this farm-to-table restaurant, check out the dessert menu: You'll see a craft chocolate tasting with five delectable choices from Dick Taylor, Askinosie, Amano, Ritual, and Fruition. You can't buy bars here, but you can savor a few bites at the table with friends and a good beer.
403 E 12th St, New York, NY 10009
The upscale grocery store has your chocolate stash taken care of: Find American makers like Dick Taylor and Antidote as well as international brands like Amedei and Cacao Sampaka, plus a healthy assortment of confections from Compartes, Christopher Elbow, and more.
560 Broadway, New York, NY 10012
Shelves and shelves of bean-to-bar chocolate bars from brands like Fruition, Castronovo, and tons of small, hard-to-find makers as well as confections and everything in between, plus coffee, await you at this Midtown cafe and shop.
100 Park Ave, New York, NY 10017
Visit this adorable store in the West Village for a romantic view of chocolate, salt, bitters, and flowers. You'll score hard-to-find brands like Fresco and Rogue here; ask the staff their opinion, as they always know the latest and greatest thing on the shelves.
523 Hudson St, New York, NY 10014
This iconic cheese shop has a small but solid chocolate selection, featuring makers like Fruition, Ethereal, and more, as well as confections like my favorite, the Pralus Infernale candy bars.
254 Bleecker St, New York, NY 10014
This gluten-free, vegan and vegetarian restaurant carries a small, curated selection of chocolate from Raaka and Fruition.
90 W 3rd St, New York, NY 10012