Virginia · 2026 list
7 Best Gourmet Chocolate Shops in Virginia (2026 List)
Out of 7 gourmet chocolate shops we track in Virginia, these 7 have the strongest weighted Google ratings right now, led by River-Sea Chocolates Reston in Reston at 5.0. The picks span Reston, Sperryville, Sterling, Arlington and Fairfax and more.
Want the full list instead of the top 7? See all 83 chocolate shops in Virginia, ranked and filterable by city.
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At a glance
| # | Shop | City | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | River-Sea Chocolates Reston | Reston | 5.0 | 52 |
| 2 | Wholehearted Chocolate | Sperryville | 4.9 | 54 |
| 3 | United Flavors - Chocolate Studio | Sterling | 5.0 | 13 |
| 4 | Lindt Chocolate Shop | Arlington | 4.7 | 147 |
| 5 | Neuhaus Chocolates | Fairfax | 4.7 | 69 |
| 6 | Gelo Cafe | Richmond | 4.6 | 216 |
| 7 | Lindt Chocolate Shop | Leesburg | 4.3 | 22 |
The list
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River-Sea Chocolates Reston leads the list with a 5.0 average from 52 reviews on Google. Its Google category points to artisan. 98% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is closed Saturdays and Sundays and stays open until 7 PM on Mondays.
- Phone
- +1 571-455-1595
- Website
- riverseachocolates.com
- Hours
- Mon to Thu 11 AM to 7 PMFri 11 AM to 5 PMSat to Sun Closed
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Close behind is Wholehearted Chocolate with a 4.9 average from 54 reviews on Google. Its Google category points to artisan. 98% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is closed Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.
- Phone
- Not listed
- Website
- wholeheartedchocolate.com
- Hours
- Mon to Thu ClosedFri to Sat 11 AM to 5 PMSun 12 to 4 PM
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At number 3 is United Flavors - Chocolate Studio with a 5.0 average from 13 reviews on Google. Its Google category points to artisan. Hours are not listed, so call before you go.
- Phone
- Not listed
- Website
- unitedflavors.co
- Hours
- Not listed. Call ahead.
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Next up is Lindt Chocolate Shop with a 4.7 average from 147 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. 84% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is open seven days a week and stays open until 9 PM on Mondays.
- Phone
- +1 703-418-0721
- Website
- lindtusa.com
- Hours
- Mon to Sat 10 AM to 9 PMSun 11 AM to 6 PM
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Neuhaus Chocolates comes in at number 5 with a 4.7 average from 69 reviews on Google. Its Google category points to artisan, hot chocolate and candy. 88% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is open seven days a week and stays open until 9 PM on Mondays.
- Phone
- +1 703-296-0446
- Website
- neuhauschocolates.com
- Hours
- Mon to Sat 10 AM to 9 PMSun 10 AM to 7:30 PM
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Gelo Cafe holds its place here with a 4.6 average from 216 reviews on Google. Its Google category points to artisan, hot chocolate and ice cream. 83% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is closed Mondays and stays open until 11 PM on Fridays.
- Phone
- +1 804-219-6482
- Website
- order.online
- Hours
- Mon ClosedTue 2 to 9 PMWed 2 to 10 PMThu 11 AM to 10 PMFri to Sat 11 AM to 11 PMSun 11 AM to 10 PM
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Close behind is Lindt Chocolate Shop with a 4.3 average from 22 reviews on Google. Google describes it as: "Retailer known for fine Swiss chocolate, truffles & confectionery since 1845." Its Google category points to truffles, candy and gifts. 77% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is open seven days a week and stays open until 9 PM on Mondays.
- Phone
- +1 571-593-9416
- Website
- lindtusa.com
- Hours
- Mon to Sat 10 AM to 9 PMSun 11 AM to 7 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 Virginia?
River-Sea Chocolates Reston in Reston tops this list with a 5.0 average from 52 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 Virginia?
The Virginia chocolate shop directory lists all 83 shops we track there, with filters, a city breakdown and an open-now toggle.