North Carolina · 2026 list
10 Best Chocolate Shops in North Carolina (2026 List)
Out of 39 chocolate shops we track in North Carolina, these 10 have the strongest weighted Google ratings right now, led by Van's Chocolates Inc in Hendersonville at 4.9. The picks span Hendersonville, Raleigh, Frisco, Charlotte and Monroe and more.
Want the full list instead of the top 10? See all 75 chocolate shops in North Carolina, ranked and filterable by city.
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At a glance
| # | Shop | City | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Van's Chocolates Inc | Hendersonville | 4.9 | 206 |
| 2 | Trugalug Chocolates | Raleigh | 5.0 | 49 |
| 3 | The Blue Lagoon | Frisco | 4.9 | 116 |
| 4 | Marvin's Confections LLC | Charlotte | 4.9 | 106 |
| 5 | Azurelise Chocolate Company - 702 North Boylan Chocolate Shop | Raleigh | 4.9 | 80 |
| 6 | Cartwill's Delight | Monroe | 5.0 | 31 |
| 7 | Bar & Cocoa | Greensboro | 4.9 | 51 |
| 8 | French Broad Chocolate Factory & Cafe | Asheville | 4.8 | 1,629 |
| 9 | The Chocolate Fetish | Asheville | 4.8 | 1,141 |
| 10 | Happy Belly Ice Cream | Hatteras | 4.8 | 926 |
The list
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Van's Chocolates Inc leads the list with a 4.9 average from 206 reviews on Google. Its Google category points to gifts. 93% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is closed Sundays.
- Phone
- +1 828-697-2120
- Website
- vanschocolates.com
- Hours
- Mon to Fri 9 AM to 5 PMSat 10 AM to 5 PMSun Closed
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Close behind is Trugalug Chocolates with a 5.0 average from 49 reviews on Google. 100% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is closed Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays and stays open until 9 PM on Fridays.
- Phone
- +1 919-275-0880
- Website
- trugalug.com
- Hours
- Mon to Wed ClosedThu 12 to 8:30 PMFri to Sat 12 to 9 PMSun 12 to 8:30 PM
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At number 3 is The Blue Lagoon with a 4.9 average from 116 reviews on Google. 91% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is closed Sundays.
- Phone
- +1 252-986-5065
- Website
- facebook.com
- Hours
- Mon to Sat 11 AM to 4 PMSun Closed
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Next up is Marvin's Confections LLC with a 4.9 average from 106 reviews on Google. Its Google category points to candy. 97% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is open seven days a week and stays open until 9 PM daily.
- Phone
- +1 704-620-4185
- Website
- marvinsconfections.com
- Hours
- Mon to Sun 11 AM to 9 PM
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Azurelise Chocolate Company - 702 North Boylan Chocolate Shop comes in at number 5 with a 4.9 average from 80 reviews on Google. 95% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is closed Mondays and Sundays.
- Phone
- +1 919-946-5063
- Website
- azurelisechocolate.com
- Hours
- Mon ClosedTue to Sat 12 to 6 PMSun Closed
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Cartwill's Delight holds its place here with a 5.0 average from 31 reviews on Google. Its Google category points to artisan. 100% of its Google reviews are five stars. Hours are not listed, so call before you go.
- Phone
- +1 704-438-9308
- Website
- cartwillsedibleart.com
- Hours
- Not listed. Call ahead.
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Close behind is Bar & Cocoa with a 4.9 average from 51 reviews on Google. 96% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is closed Mondays and Sundays.
- Phone
- +1 336-891-2631
- Website
- barandcocoa.com
- Hours
- Mon ClosedTue to Sat 11 AM to 6 PMSun Closed
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At number 8 is French Broad Chocolate Factory & Cafe with a 4.8 average from 1,629 reviews on Google. Google describes it as: "Chocolate specialist using carefully sourced beans to create truffles, bars & other sweets." Its Google category points to truffles and hot chocolate. 88% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is open seven days a week.
- Phone
- +1 828-348-5187
- Website
- frenchbroadchocolates.com
- Hours
- Mon to Sun 10:30 AM to 6 PM
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Next up is The Chocolate Fetish with a 4.8 average from 1,141 reviews on Google. Google describes it as: "Refined candy store run by a husband-&-wife team whipping up handcrafted, chocolate confections." Its Google category points to hot chocolate and candy. 85% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is closed Sundays.
- Phone
- +1 828-258-2353
- Website
- chocolatefetish.com
- Hours
- Mon to Sat 11 AM to 6 PMSun Closed
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Happy Belly Ice Cream comes in at number 10 with a 4.8 average from 926 reviews on Google. Its Google category points to candy and ice cream. 84% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is open seven days a week and stays open until 9 PM daily.
- Phone
- +1 252-986-0018
- Hours
- Mon to Sun 1 to 9 PM
How we picked these
Every shop here comes from public Google business data, and qualifies because Google lists them as a chocolate shop, chocolatier, chocolate cafe or chocolate factory. We rank by weighted rating so a handful of five-star reviews cannot outrank years of consistent ones.
Hours and phone numbers come straight from each listing, and anything missing is marked as missing.
Questions
What is the best chocolate shop in North Carolina?
Van's Chocolates Inc in Hendersonville tops this list with a 4.9 average from 206 Google reviews.
How was this list ranked?
By a weighted Google rating: each shop's average is pulled toward the overall average until it has enough reviews to stand on its own. A shop qualifies when Google lists them as a chocolate shop, chocolatier, chocolate cafe or chocolate factory. No business pays to appear.
Where can I see every chocolate shop in North Carolina?
The North Carolina chocolate shop directory lists all 75 shops we track there, with filters, a city breakdown and an open-now toggle.