The Most Delectable Chocolatiers & Shops in Cincinnati

Sweet Sensations Chocolates and Candy

★★☆☆☆ 2.4 (5)

"Good service, and a nice selection of sugar-free chocolates and hard candy, which is important when you have diabetic relatives with a sweet tooth.They had a good selection of pre-packaged candy as well ranging in quality from 'penny' candy to more luxury-grade chocolates.It seemed that anything sold by weight they were willing to sell even by 1/4-lb, which some shops are unwilling to do. I felt the prices were quite reasonable."

Tickled Sweet

★★★★★ 4.9 (21) • $

"This is just the most adorable shop in the heart of downtown Old Milford. Another gem to this community. There are nice tables out front and plenty of free parking nearby. The staff was so friendly and helpful. They have everything here from small gifts, to bags of coffee, every candy on earth, fudge, macarons, and even cards! I tried some fudge, got a cute mothers day gift, snagged one of their last St Pattys Day hot chocolate bombs, and tried the macarons. Everything was great and I know the gift will be loved. As it was off season, they did not have chocolate strawberries readily available, but if you call ahead they will make them by request! I cannot wait to come back and try those among other things!"

Aglamesis Bros

★★★★☆ 4.4 (336) • $$

"A classic Cincinnati ice cream parlor, with a new redesign that makes the storefront pop! I enjoy the opportunity to stop by aglamesis and get a nice treat. Service is always friendly and prompt, and the atmosphere inside is truly sweet."

Chocolats Latour

★★★★★ 5 (12) • $$$$

"I live by the simple (and tubby) motto that a day without chocolate is a day without sunshine. I love chocolate. I love chocolate like crackheads love crack. If I were Jesus I would have turned water into chocolate not wine. If I could live anywhere it would be Switzerland, where I would live on the mountainside and dine on chocolate morning, noon, and night. Fortunately, Cincinnati is a veritable Switzerland if only for one reason: Chocolats Latour.Simply put, Chocolats Latour is the best chocolate in Cincinnati (maybe the world). Their chocolate makes Hershey's bars taste like molded dirt and Dove bars taste like prison food. I'm not sure if it's because they handcraft all their creations, use local ingredients and fair trade chocolate, or the owner is the Walter White of chocolate chemistry, but I'd venture to say that I've never had better chocolate anywhere.And the varieties are absolutely inspiring: Black Walnut & Spice Berry, Rose & Sumac, Chili & Carmelized Pecans, Coffee & Cocoa NIbs, and my all time favorite Chocolats Latour bar, the Sea Salt & Almond!All of the dark chocolate bars are made without milk or butter which means those with dietary restrictions can get in on the fun!Look for Chocolats Latour at Findlay Market on the weekends or various shops across the city!"

Muddy Goose Coffee Co.

★★★★☆ 4.1 (37)

"Delicious espresso and cute gifting section. The buckeye latte has a sweet flavor with a rich espresso kick. A cute spot to sit and work on your computer or grab a Java for the road."

The Chocolate Bee

★★★★★ 4.8 (19) • $$

"The Chocolate Bee is the brainchild of both local bad ass business women: Samantha Gordon (Bee Haven Honey) and Shalini Latour (Chocolates Latour). Together they make up one of my favorite local businesses in Cincinnati. Why? Because their products are 100% the REAL THING. THE HONEY:As far as the honey goes - it is as good as it gets. And I will drive from any corner of the city to get it. To say I am obsessed is putting it lightly. I love the different variations of honey they have: wildflower, spring, fall etc. Fun Fact: Honey can taste very different depending on where the bees pollinate from and what time of year. My favorite product she has is probably the wildflower honey - it's a clear honey and the smell is absolutely intoxicating. I love pairing it with bleu cheese on a cheese plate and making herbaceous cocktails with it or the standard Bee's Knees. I also LOVE the fact that she offers the honeycomb honey - also fantastic for cheese plates! Once you've had the real thing it is SO hard to ever go back. Sam is extremely knowledgeable and passionate about what she does. Ask her anything and if she doesn't know the answer she will find out for you! THE CHOCOLATE:I first tried Shalini's chocolates 5-6 years ago when she dropped off a small batch of pear anise chocolates to one of my yelp events. I didn't know who she was, and I had never had her chocolate. I don't like chocolate (GASP!) and the ONLY reason I tried one of her truffles that night was because it looked so incredibly beautiful and delicate. From there - I learned that maybe I do like chocolate? It just has to be REAL. What do I mean when I say real? Well when you buy a chocolate bar from the store 90% of it is a fake sugar substitute made out of sugar and corn syrup while 10% of it is real cocoa. Growing up I never knew why kids flocked to it. Now, after trying Shalini's which is harvested from beans in farms all over the world (that also help support women entrepreneurs BTW) I get what it is all about. Not only it is insatiable, her chocolates are literal works of art. I've always heard people ask why one truffle or chocolate is so expensive in shops before. Well here's why - Shalini HAND PAINTS her chocolates and the process is for 20 at a time:- Hand paint the form - Make the bottom shell - Fill the inside- Make the top shell - Paint or sprinkle the topFOR JUST 20 TRUFFLES! If you want to impress someone or indulge yourself, I highly reccomend going in and curating a variety box of truffles. Last but not least I love that she works with unique ingredients and it's not just the standard caramel truffle yada yada. She loves a challenge and often creates her candy based on the seasons. So for example if a brewery comes out with a new flavor - sure! Let's try it. If she gets her hands on a new flavor of tea - sure! Why not? And my favorite, the fresh herbed ones. Sam's dad owns a blueberry farm and I once tried a truffle that was a creamed honey and blueberry and I almost fell to the floor. GO SEE THESE LADIES. Shop local. Stock up. And thank me later ;)"

Mr Fudge's Confectionery

★★★★★ 5 (3) • $

"If you want to watch fudge and candy made from scratch with an old fashioned "general store" feel, give this place a visit. They have milkshakes and ice cream, assorted fudge, candy and an old soda fountain. They do have a seating area so you could sit inside and get warmed up if you visited during the winter hours as well. Every treat we bought was delicious! Consider shopping small and supporting local families for gifts."

Aglamesis Bros

★★★★★ 5 (6)

"Yesterday was their grand opening. I've heard a lot about Aglamesis Bros but I never had a reason to visit their other location. So I was very excited to try them here in Hamilton.The place used to be a Village Parlor, but Aglamesis Bros did some great updating to make it their own. And of course, the ice cream.I had their cream and cookies as well as pumpkin on a waffle cone. Both were super creamy and flavorful, but not cloyingly sweet. In other words, this is ice cream done right! And at $6.50 for what I had, it was also great value!Anyway, there were still some early kinks to work through, such as employees in training still trying to get used to the point of sale system. They use Toast and its built in Sincere Perks loyalty system, in case that matters to you.Overall, drop by for a visit! There's free parking in the nearby Main St. Parking Lot."

Winans Coffee & Chocolate

★★★★★ 4.8 (14)

"Oh Winans, let me count the ways!!!This coffee/chocolate shop, was located across the way from my hotel!Initially, I bypassed it, because I was looking for "my usual coffee place." When I couldn't find my usual coffee place, I decided to go here.This place is awesome y'all! They have chocolate covered everything. From pecans, peanuts, pretzels, etc. They have stand alone chocolates too.....buckeyes, wurtlers, sea salt caramel, meltaways, etc. They also have an array of coffetic drinks. They have lattes, blended drinks, espresso, you name it, they got it.Ooooh, and they have smoothies, in which my daughter devoured. You can choose from Pineapple, mango, and other fresh fruit.I was worried that the coffetic drinks wouldn't be sweet enough, or that they would taste generic. Nope! Not at Winans. Their blended drinks, like the buckeye, are made with actual peanut butter. My husband tore his up!I got a few pieces of their chocolate, and I died. I love the peanut milk chocolate wurtles. Inside there is saltiness. Outside, is rich, decadent chocolate. After I dies, I ended back at Winans every day, until we left Ohio.This place is worth every penny that you will spend there."

Grandpa Joe’s Candy Shop

★★★★★ 5 (1)

"This candy store, in the heart of downtown Springfield, is amazing. I mean that.Let's make this easy. Do you like?* Retro American chocolate bars* Imported chocolate bars* Fudge* All kinds of fizzy drinks?* Novelties * Collectables* An ice cream counter with hand dipped cones and sundaes* And there's even a couple of pinball machines you can play.If you have a sweet tooth...PS, check out the photos. Words don't do this place justice."

Esther Price Candies

★★★★★ 4.8 (17) • $$

"Obsessed with Ester Price! Best part of growing up in the Dayton/Cincinnati area. I had the cream filled hearts at our wedding and all the out of towners were in love. So when we were back in town, I had to take my husband...KID IN A CANDY STORE literally. Not to mention they had a bulk candy sale, so he went nuts and we are still enjoying the candies today. Got to bring some to his family and share with friends.Indoors were clean, staff was friendly, and candy was incredible."

Dinser Chocolate

★★★★★ 5 (1)

"We had Dinser chocolates gifted to us for Christmas! I don't live in the area so I've had a difficult time finding the yelp page. The chocolate made by the chocolatier and owner of the shop is absolutely delicious and unique. I'm so grateful that I got to try them and can't wait until they are open again so I can order more! I especially like the raspberry caramel filled ones. My husband enjoyed the mint chocolate and Christmas white chocolate mint. Also, I just called the shop recently (during the Covid-19 mess) and the answering machine had me cracking up. Update: When I called this week there hours after reopening have changed a bit. Open 11-7 Tuesday thru Friday. Sat 9am-3pm."

Ruby's Chocolates

★★★★★ 4.9 (23)

"I went out of my way to get some of these delicious truffles. I first tried one of Ruby's truffles at the Cincinnati Food and Wine Festival. I might have been one of those people who had 3 samples (sorry, not sorry). Later in the event I went back for more and was sad to learn that they were out. But, I recently found out they had a store in Oakley and went that day. First of all this store is super cute. There is a sitting area for you to sit and enjoy your goods. It also is a good place for a quick photo op with the "Here Comes Truffle" sign behind you. Ok, here comes the food stuff. I practically ordered the whole store. My order consisted of the, get ready for it .... the bacon brownie truffle. Yes, that's a thing. The red velvet truffle, cookies and cream truffle, and the carrot cake phatty cake (which I do believe is only offered at the Oakley location). It was tough to only limit myself to these items but I did it! All of them...I repeat all of them were soooooo good! Moist delicious and that bacon brownie truffle is a thing of beauty. If calories weren't a thing, I could have eaten at least 20 of them. I can't wait to go back, I'm already thinking of my order."

Bellbrook Chocolate Shoppe

★★★★★ 5 (11) • $$

"Been shopping here for so many years...when it began it was actually in Bellbrook! Betty Blose makes a special blend of milk and dark that has repeatedly been voted Best in Dayton. Everything is made from scratch, and you'll still find Betty here on occasion, but I believe she's pretty much placed day to day operations with her family.During these uncertain Covid 19 times I hesitate to go out, but I know these people and I know they will exercise every precaution. And it just wouldn't be Easter without their candy! I was the only one in the store but employees on a recent afternoon and they even shared their personal grass for my basket to save me another stop. Cause that's how they treat all their customers...just like family. Had so much fun deliverying to family porches, ringing their doorbell and waving to them when they picked it up. They were all thrilled, just as I am with my own personal stash. When you're craving sweet, this is the place to go!"

Ruby's Chocolates

★★★★★ 4.7 (3)

"Happened to wander by this gem while walking through OTR and Findlay Market. Super cute old-fashioned, yet elegant vibe. The young lady working the counter was super helpful and quite knowledgeable about the store brand and the individual pieces. Bought a collection of pig truffles (visit was shortly after the Flying Pig Race). There were two types: vanilla interior and rich chocolate, both with the adorable pig heads. I purchased mostly the small sizes. They were sooo yummy that I popped over to buy another set of 6 large truffles of assorted flavors a few days later when I was in the area for an event.Purchases are packed up in beautiful gift boxes and pretty pink bags that you won't want to throw out. Reuse as a gift bag!!"

Haute Chocolate

★★★★☆ 4.3 (20) • $$$

"I've seen this place for thhhee longest and had been wanting to stop by. I was in the area again so I decided to finally stop by and give them a try. I was greeted by the owner, Lisa. She was nice and answered all the questions I had. I spent a few minutes looking around and then I picked up a few items to take home. They also had samples of their brownie bon bons. They were good, so good that I ended up getting the bigger version of these. The brownie bon bons were small bite size brownies with frosting on top. They had a ton of chocolate options but I wasn't sure what to choose. I ended up getting the brownies in a mini pie dish with frosting on top. I got one with a Caramel center and nuts on top. I got my husband a nutless brownie. I also got a White Chocolate Key Lime center filled chocolate piece. The brownies and chocolate were pretty good and I don't have any complaints. However, I did not like the Key Lime Chocolate piece at all. I took a bite and spit it back out. The white chocolate tasted weird and the center didn't taste like Key Lime. It was an add texture. It was a little disappointing that the actually thing they are known for - chocolate, was not all that great. Again, I only had one piece and then brownies with chocolate on top. Maybe I'll have to go back and try a few more chocolate pieces to really be able to appreciate their craft. However, the brownies are good!"

Waggoner Chocolatier

★★★★☆ 4 (1) • $$

"This store is small candy and Coffee shop inside the mall. They a large selection of candy and also have beverages. The store is clean and the candy I purchased was fresh. The clerk was courteous and very freindly. The prices seemed high but what you expect for being inside a mall."

Ruby's Chocolates

★★★★★ 5 (6) • $

"4 stars for the chocolates and 1 extra for the amazing customer service! Certainly good cake truffles. I first tried Ruby's Chocolates at Martha Stewart's Food & Wine Festival in October in Cincinnati. They were featuring their Red Velvet and Turtle Cake Truffle. They were amazing, so I figured I had to actually go to their location and try more. When I looked up their location, I was surprised to find they are 8 min away from my house. I was super excited. I went by and tried them! I was greeted by Ali, the son of the owner. I also believe he is the Selling/Marketing Director. He gave AAMAZING customer service and was very personable. I ordered the bite size truffle box (12 truffle minis in a box). They had premade ones but I wanted my own flavors. They did this with no question asked or frustration. I had to wait 30-40 min for my custom box to be made but I talked to Ali for the most part. The owner, also came out and spoke as well. I had my youngest daughter with me (3 mon) so they both were admiring her. This business is a mom and two son trio. The other son came out as well at the end! All are very sweet! It was Halloween and the owner's birthday so they threw in 3 chocolate covered Oreos for my oldest daughter (3 year-old). How freaking sweet was that?! The chocolate covered cake truffles I got were Red Velvet, Key Lime, Turtle, Maple Bacon, Cookies and Cream and Chocolate. All of them were good and of course lent a different flavor. I'm not a big Key Lime fan but believe it or not the Key Lime flavor was very good! All of the truffles had a tender moist center with a chocolate outer shell. My favorite was probably Key Lime. I'm normally a huge Red Velvet fan but something about the way they make the Key Lime, stood out to me more. The Cookies & Cream was also very good. The Maple Bacon was good and different. Also, the truffles are pretty rich (especially the chocolate ones) so a 12 mini box will last you awhile. We still have over half a box in the fridge. They store well in the fridge. We take small bites out of them just for a sweet fix and put them back.Overall, Ruby's Chocolates has amazing customer service and good chocolate treats. This place is good for gifts for friends or family depending on the occasion. Definitely give them a try."

Hoosier Cupboard Candy and Snacks

★★★★★ 4.8 (41) • $

"After an afternoon of shopping in Edinburg, ice cream sounded SO good. I looked on Yelp for something local and fast food chains like Mickey Dees popped up. Not what I was looking for so I turned to Google. They showed this place not too far away, conveniently on the way home back to Indy. It wasn't the easiest to find and we got stuck waiting on a train. It was 5:30 and they close at 6, I was so worried about missing out after seeing such great reviews. I really think they could do well being open later. We walked in and while it's a bit dark inside with the homestyle decor, the candy galore brightens things up. Everywhere you look, a variety of gummies, chocolate, jelly beans, taffy, etc. While we came for ice cream, and the elephant ear unique flavor did not disappoint, I was happy to also see a glass case of chocolates reasonably priced. Behind the counter in the ice cream side of the shop are more chocolates and gummies in containers that are sold by weight. I was happy to see peanut butter malt balls! One of my favorite sweet treats that are typically difficult to locate. Staff was nice. The cashier talked about the ice cream coming from a vendor who has 100+ years experience. I asked if she owned it and she explained all of the staff was family (husband, two kids). Makes me happy to support a family-run local mom and pop shop. Like I said, pricing was on point. I really enjoyed the ice cream in a waffle cone and the gummies were no surprise on the taste. My husband and kiddo got the cookie dough ice cream and didn't love the weird mint aftertaste. Once home, I tried the chocolates and didn't love them. I got a variety of truffles, one chocolate sea salt toffee, and a turtle. The only one I liked was the toffee, which was actually amazing. The others tasted like cheap chocolates with poor flavor. I would definitely return to this gem and recommend others stop by when in the area. Support local!"

Buckabee Brownies

★★★★☆ 4.3 (46)

"Great local business. The brownies are very buttery with terrific overall flavor. I really like the packaging, it's cute and functional. The owners clearly taking coronavirus very seriously and the store is set up perfectly for distancing.I tried chocolate & walnut, chocolate chip, and oatmeal and white chocolate. I'll be honest that I was worried the non chocolate ones would just be like dry cookies. They were not. I would say the oatmeal white chocolate was my favorite. I loved how moist and buttery it was, and it didn't feel heavy in my stomach.At first I thought they were a little pricey for the size, but then I thought it through and it really is a fair price for the quality. I think you would pay a bit more at Starbucks for a brownie twice the size, but that brownie would not have the rich flavors and you wouldn't get to smell the scents in the bakery and support a local business."

Esther Price Candies & Gifts

★★★★★ 4.6 (5) • $$

"A former boss of mine, originally from Dayton, gifted me a 2 lbs box of assorted milk chocolates last Christmas. Probably one of America's top chocolatier. I rate this better than Sees Candies and Ghiradellis, and on par with Godiva and Lindt. I decided to return the favor the next time I came to visit my in-laws who live here part of the year. It wasn't long after that I was referred some more business from him. As they say, "one hand washes the other." Looks like I'll be coming back for more later."

Annie's Homemade Sweets

★★★★☆ 3.8 (4)

"Annie's shop being at the front of my office park first thing when I walk in the door is so bad for my diet... But soooo good for my taste buds and stomach!This is a cute little shop in the first building on the left right in the door of the CMC office park. She always has cute themed things for whatever holiday or sporting events are coming up. I love seeing her creativeness! There's a bunch of different things to choose from. My favorite is probably the chocolate topped rice crispy treats, or her nuggets. There's also so many different types of turtles! Key lime, Carmel, marshmallow, etc! She also has a "clearance section" of things that didn't sell during the holiday or things that maybe don't look as pretty, but still taste just as delicious!She chocolate covers different types of cookies, like nutterbutters and Oreos too. And she has white, milk and dark chocolates to cater to everyone. She can do custom orders and even ship as well! Don't be afraid to stop in this little shop and have a chat!"

Schneider's Sweet Shop

★★★★★ 4.6 (113) • $

"October 31, 2023Happy HalloweenReview #448 I received a box of sweet creams, peanut butter filled and truffle candies as a gift from My Niece who was vacationing there in Bellevue, Kentucky. The Sweet Shop is located just across the river of Cinci Ohio.My photos show the creamy texture and flavorful fillings on all of them.This Family Business uses the Old-Fashioned recipes of Robert Schneider dating back to his opening in 1939 and continues now with a 3rd generation, They sell Assorted Candies that are made right in the Sweet Shop plus customers are able to taste daily based on mixtures in the works.They offer in-store shopping or on-line and shipped in the US only.They make homemade candies with milk chocolate, dark chocolate and assorted chocolate. From caramels, pecan bark to cordial cherries and those teeth sticking white Non-Pareils. They also scoop and serve Ice-Cream so how Cool is this! Why not Shop online and check out their SWEET recipes andcPhotos of Delicious year round treats! www.schneiderscandies.com orPhone: (859) 431-3545They accept most major credit cards for your online shopping and offer 3 options for shipping. Candy is shipped within 2 days of placing an order.Note All orders placed Friday through Sunday will be shipped on the following Monday from what My Niece told Me when she visited. Hours:Monday ClosedTuesday - Thursday 10 AM - 8 PMFriday & Saturday 10 AM - 9 PMSunday 12 PM - 5 PM"

Maverick Chocolate Co

★★★★★ 4.6 (91) • $$

"Friendly staff, lots, did I say LOTS, of samples. They are a bean to product business. Chocolate is very good, smooth and flavorful. They also ship so if you're not in Cincy area you can still enjoy their delicious bars."

Maverick Chocolate

★★★★★ 4.7 (25)

"Walked in here while on a mission to bring home some vegan chocolate for my bestie from my trip and upon googling, this place came up as my top choice. First and foremost, the cleanliness is immaculate. Second, the staff and the owner are so warm and friendly. We had the pleasure to briefly speak with the owner. He greeted us and asked if we had a question and upon replying to us, he emit such strong energy that it was undeniable this is truly the passion and true love of the chocolatier. We were wow-ed by his extensive knowledge, like he explained how he sourced his ingredients and that their vegan chocolate are pure vegan in comparison to the ones that are usually sold in stores that make claims as vegan chocolate but usually the sugar that's used isn't processed the true vegan way, as in using (cow) bone-char to decolorize the sugar. I thought it was super interesting to learn, certainly did not know that.The store itself has beautiful glass cases to showcase the beautiful artsy work-of-art truffles and across the room you can find many variations of their chocolate bars. The chocolate factory is located at the back of the store where they offer tour so you can learn and watch how the chocolate is made. I got a take-out box and grabbed some of their truffles, some vegan version and some for myself. I truly love their truffles, so was my bestie with the vegan ones. They were all truly a big hit!! The truffles were honestly almost too pretty to eat! From all that I got to enjoy, I love the Lemon Raspberry the most! I highly recommend this place. The chocolates are absolutely incredible."

Esther Price Candies

★★★★★ 5 (1)

"Esther Price candies have always been a family favorite! There are so many sweet options in the store to choose from! We absolutely love their boxed chocolates! The boxes of chocolates are packaged nicely and make great gifts! We recently tried the Gummi orange cream bearsicles and they are now our family favorite Gummi bear! The Gummi bears are perfectly flavored with orange creamsicle!"

Winans Coffee & Chocolate - Dayton Feedwire

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (12)

"This place needs to look into a app called joes coffee to help expand their business because they have a great product more people need to know about."

The Peanut Shoppe

★★★★★ 4.9 (15) • $

"Five stars for the smell alone.This place is awesome. It's a reminder of just how fresh food can be. It's cool to think that there was a time that if you wanted nuts, you had to go to the nut store. The Peanut Shoppe will make you wish there was a produce shoppe and a dairy products shoppe and Gordon and Mr. Hooper and Oscar the Grouch sing a song about neighborhood businesses. The quality blows grocery store nuts out of the water. There's no comparison. I love the Virginia peanuts and the Best Mix. They also make the best peanut butter I've ever tasted. If you're a fan of natural, unsweetened peanut butter, you owe it to yourself to try it. There should be more places like The Peanut Shoppe. Go in there and spend money."

Aglamesis Brothers

★★★★★ 4.5 (121) • $

"We stopped in for some sweet treats after lunch recently. Both of us have been here numerous times since childhood and I've always left this place happy. It's so cute inside! Cheerful and pink with little bistro table & chairs. I'm a fan of their Dark Chocolate Non-pereils and had to get the last tiny bit they had left. My husband picked up some Dark Chocolate Malted Milk Balls and two pints of ice cream to go."