Many countries and cities, for that matter, boast unique chocolate brands and flavors that can not be found anywhere else in the world. The same applies to Portland, Oregon.
When visiting Portland, you must explore the city’s craft chocolate shops. In a city that is renowned for organic and wholesome, natural living, you will find chocolate to match.
And, best of all, you are truly spoiled for choice when it comes to chocolates in Portland, Oregon.
If you’re looking for small, basic chocolate confection stores in Portland, you’ll be disappointed. Instead, you will come across some of the most incredible chocolate and candy bars you have and will ever try.
Just stepping into some of Portland’s chocolatiers is an experience to remember forever. Portland’s chocolatiers also celebrate the heart of any candy bar, the cacao bean, and take you on a journey into a chocolate paradise.
So, if you’re planning a trip to Portland, Oregon or simply want a day out visiting as many chocolatiers as possible, we have you covered. Below is our list of the very best chocolatiers in Portland, Oregon.
Each one is guaranteed to satisfy that sweet tooth of yours, whether you’re looking for delectable candy bars or divine chocolate milkshakes.
Let’s take a look at the chocolate delights Portland has to offer.
The Best Chocolate Shops in Portland, Oregon
Cacao Chocolate Shop
Location: 414 SW 13th Avenue, Portland, Oregon
Opening hours: Monday to Sunday – 10AM to 6PM
Opened in 2006, Cacao Chocolate Shop soon became a popular place for locals and tourists to visit.
Formed due to the ever-growing love of craft chocolate in the area, and throughout the U.S., Cacao Chocolate Shop has everything you can expect from a chocolatier in Portland, Oregon.
The owners are hugely passionate about all things chocolate. Whether you want to drink it, eat it, have cold chocolate or hot chocolate , the Cacao Coffee Shop showcases some incredible chocolate treats.
In fact, the chocolate bars they sell are some of the best in the entire cacao world.
This is a chocolate enthusiast’s dream world that needs to be checked out as soon as possible!
Woodblock Chocolate
Location: 1715 NE 17th Ave, Portland, OR 97212, United States
More information: Monday – Tuesday – CLOSED, Wednesday to Thursday 11AM – 4PM, Friday 11AM to 7PM, Saturday 12PM to 7PM, Sunday 12PM to 5PM
We always try to find family run businesses when visiting a new area, and Woodblock Chocolate is just that, situated in South East Portland.
This bean-to-bar chocolate making shop makes some of the very best chocolate, not only in Portland, but in the United States.
Perhaps the biggest attraction to this place is its storefront. It allows you to look inside and see the chocolate-making process in action. And, everyone is welcome.
So, why not take the whole family and pop in for a milkshake or five? Just be prepared to try the best chocolate you may have ever tasted!
Creo Chocolate
Location: 122 NE Broadway (between 1st and 2nd), Portland, Oregon
Opening hours: Tuesday to Thursday – 9AM to 4PM, Friday to Saturday- 9AM to 6PM
Here is another family-run business in the heart of Portland. This chocolatier family formed this chocolate workshop because of their sheer love for the chocolate making process. They thought that others would share this interest and they sure do!
At Creo Chocolate, cacao beans from a small, rural, family-run farm in Ecuador are roasted, ground, conched, tempered, cracked, and winnowed.
Moreover, each chocolate bar is hand molded and packaged exquisitely, representing the three chocolatiers’ values who work as Creo Chocolate.
If you’re in the area, you have to call in to Creo Chocolate so they can share their passion for chocolate with you and your family. And, whilst you’re there, don’t forget to take home their chocolate bars for the road trip back (even if you live 5 minutes away!)
Ranger Chocolate
Location: NE MLK Jr Blvd
Opening hours: Monday to Sunday – 7AM to 3PM
We all love chocolate, but how many of us actually know how it’s made? Our guess is not many. But, having the chance to see how it is created is a dream come true for many chocolate lovers.
At Ranger Chocolate, you can experience just that with a tour of their chocolate-making facilities.
Once you have seen how Ranger Chocolate produces their treats, you can taste their chocolate delights in raw liquid forms. And, of course, you can take home their final candy bar products to enjoy!
The chocolate at Ranger Chocolate is premium quality, and is made for foods, confectionaries, and beverages. From granola treats to caramel sauce chocolate bars, everything at Ranger Chocolate is also organic and, of course, super tasty!
Moonstruck Chocolates
Location: 608 SW Alder St · Portland, Oregon
Opening hours: Monday to Friday – 8AM to 8PM, Saturday – 10AM to 8PM, Sunday – 10AM – 6PM
Moonstruck Chocolate has been bedazzling chocolate aficionados since it opened in 1993. Ever since, these renowned chocolatiers have had one primary goal – to make the best-quality chocolates that taste just as amazing as they look.
And, all we can say is that they have accomplished their goal with flying colors!
Moonstruck Chocolates’ Master Chocolatier, Julian Rose, named one of the very best chocolatiers in North America, delicately decorates and crafts the confectionery by hand.
Each chocolate product is made from the highest-quality ingredients, with the freshest flavors from the Pacific Northwest.
If you want to give your senses a treat, head to Moonstruck Chocolates, and discover some of the best chocolate in the country (and the world in our opinion!)
Missionary Chocolates
Location: 2712 NE Glisan St, Portland, Oregon 97232
For those of you who are dairy-free, soy-free, gluten-free, or vegans, Missionary Chocolates should be number one on your chocolatier list in Portland, Oregon.
Founded in 2008 by Melissa Berry, a Naturopathic Physician, Missionary Chocolates had humble beginnings. Berry was simply making gifts for her vegan mother, but these soon turned into a larger venture and finally, a fully fledged business.
Within a few months, Berry had won awards for her dairy-free truffles, winning first place at the Northwest Chocolate Festival in Portland, Oregon.
The main mission of Missionary Chocolate has been to “build an inpatient, integrative healing center in Portland” entirely “…funded by chocolate.” So, if you want to support a great cause, head here and get what the doctor ordered!
Bees and Beans
Location: 2001 SE 11th Ave Portland, OR 97214
Opening hours: STOREFRONT CLOSED. LOCAL PICKUP AVAILABLE.
Fancy some homemade artisan candy bars? Head to Bees and Beans to treat yourself today. Although the website states that the storefront is currently closed “due to COVID,” This may need updating. It’s best to call ahead to make sure.
All the candy bars are Bees and Beans are made from locally sourced ingredients. And, each ingredient is of the highest quality. Formed by a local former pastry chef, Bees and beans makes some of the most unique and amazing chocolate bars in Portland.
A local favorite is the Honey Bar Jr, and it’s one you must try yourself!
The candy bars at Bees and Beans have a special twist on classic chocolate bars. But, it’s not just candy bars they specialize in. you can purchase gift baskets, Pate de fruit, and a whole range of other incredible chocolate treats.
You can purchase their products online or at the Portland Shop. But, once you shop, you won’t stop!
See’s Candies
Location: 9540 SW Washington Square Rd, Portland, Oregon 97223, United States
See’s Candies is a popular chain of chocolate shops throughout the U.S. Luckily, if you’re in Portland, Oregon, you can enjoy their vast range of delicious chocolate goodies every day of the week.
The chocolates at See’s Candies are made with the principle of “Quality without Compromise.” The candies are made in factories based in Los Angeles and San Francisco, and then shipped to shops all around the country, including Portland.
See’s candies have built up a very strong reputation for delicious chocolates and candy treats. We love that you can enjoy free samples when heading to these friendly stores so you can decide what you love the most.
Although not family run or Portland based, See’s Candies is one you must put on your list to visit in Portland.
In Summary
We hope you have enjoyed our list of our favorite chocolatiers throughout Portland, Oregon. There is so much to do in this great city, but finding out what chocolate delights these chocolatiers offer should be of top priority.
We could have mentioned many more, such as Roste Chocolate House, A yen for Chocolate, and Verdun Fine Chocolate, but, simply start with our list. If you have more time, check out the remaining chocolatiers, too!
Hello, my name is Rebecca Holmes and I am a self-proclaimed chocolate lover. I mean, who doesn’t love chocolate? Dark, milk, white, caramel, mint - any flavor, I’m a fan!
Over the years, as a professional chef, I have enjoyed experimenting with adding different chocolates into all sorts of meals.
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