North Carolina · 2026 list
7 Best Gourmet Chocolate Shops in North Carolina (2026 List)
Out of 7 gourmet chocolate shops we track in North Carolina, these 7 have the strongest weighted Google ratings right now, led by Cartwill's Delight in Monroe at 5.0. The picks span Monroe, Asheville, Raleigh and Greenville.
Want the full list instead of the top 7? 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 | Cartwill's Delight | Monroe | 5.0 | 31 |
| 2 | French Broad Chocolate Factory & Cafe | Asheville | 4.8 | 1,629 |
| 3 | Escazu Chocolates | Raleigh | 4.8 | 509 |
| 4 | Jenni's Ugly Chocolates | Greenville | 4.9 | 34 |
| 5 | Lindt Chocolate Shop | Asheville | 4.6 | 274 |
| 6 | Videri Chocolate - Bean to Bar Chocolate Café and Coffee Shop | Raleigh | 4.5 | 1,342 |
| 7 | French Broad Chocolate Lounge | Asheville | 4.5 | 4,501 |
The list
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Cartwill's Delight leads the list 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 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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At number 3 is Escazu Chocolates with a 4.8 average from 509 reviews on Google. Google describes it as: "Chocolatier since 2008 offering bean-to-bar candy, original ice cream flavors & a hot chocolate bar." Its Google category points to artisan, hot chocolate and candy. 87% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is closed Mondays and stays open until 9 PM on Thursdays.
- Phone
- +1 919-832-3433
- Website
- escazuchocolates.com
- Hours
- Mon ClosedTue to Wed 11 AM to 6 PMThu to Sat 11 AM to 9 PMSun 11 AM to 6 PM
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Next up is Jenni's Ugly Chocolates with a 4.9 average from 34 reviews on Google. Its Google category points to artisan and candy. 94% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is closed Mondays and Tuesdays.
- Phone
- +1 252-412-3252
- Website
- jennisuglychocolates.com
- Hours
- Mon to Tue ClosedWed to Sat 11 AM to 6 PMSun 11 AM to 3 PM
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Lindt Chocolate Shop comes in at number 5 with a 4.6 average from 274 reviews on Google. Google describes it as: "Retailer known for fine Swiss chocolate, truffles & confectionery since 1845." Its Google category points to truffles, hot chocolate and candy. 78% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is open seven days a week and stays open until 9:30 PM on Fridays.
- Phone
- +1 828-670-9889
- Website
- lindtusa.com
- Hours
- Mon to Thu 10 AM to 8:30 PMFri to Sat 10 AM to 9:30 PMSun 11 AM to 6 PM
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Videri Chocolate - Bean to Bar Chocolate Café and Coffee Shop holds its place here with a 4.5 average from 1,342 reviews on Google. Google describes it as: "Artisan chocolatier offering self-guided tours, plus a cafe for chocolate bars, bonbons & espresso." Its Google category points to artisan, truffles and hot chocolate. 72% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is open seven days a week and stays open until 9 PM on Fridays.
- Phone
- +1 919-755-5053
- Website
- viderichocolatefactory.com
- Hours
- Mon to Thu 10 AM to 6 PMFri to Sat 10 AM to 9 PMSun 10 AM to 5 PM
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Close behind is French Broad Chocolate Lounge with a 4.5 average from 4,501 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. 73% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is open seven days a week and stays open until 11 PM on Fridays.
- Phone
- +1 828-252-4181
- Website
- frenchbroadchocolates.com
- Hours
- Mon to Thu 11 AM to 10 PMFri to Sat 11 AM to 11 PMSun 11 AM to 10 PM
How we picked these
Every shop here comes from public Google business data, and qualifies because Google tags them as chocolate artisans, they sell truffles or bonbons, or their Google description calls their chocolate handmade, small-batch, artisan or gourmet.
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 gourmet chocolate shop in North Carolina?
Cartwill's Delight in Monroe tops this list with a 5.0 average from 31 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 tags them as chocolate artisans, they sell truffles or bonbons, or their Google description calls their chocolate handmade, small-batch, artisan or gourmet. No business pays to appear.
Where can I see every gourmet 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.