Wondering where to find the best chocolatey treats near you?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top chocolatiers and shops in San Antonio, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to venture next time you're in the market for chocolate.
1. Delice Chocolatier & Patisserie
Topping the list is Delice Chocolatier & Patisserie. Located at 946 N. Loop 1604 West, Suite 145, the sweets shop is the highest rated chocolatier in San Antonio, boasting five stars out of 88 reviews on Yelp.
The shop, run by married team Nacho Aguirre and Susana Mijares, offers chocolate, pastries and cakes. Assorted Belgian chocolates come in milk, dark or white. The chocolatier's other candies include chocolate pecan turtles, toffee and marshmallows covered in chocolate.
2. Chocollazo
Next up is Chocollazo, situated at 4013 Broadway St. With 4.5 stars out of 101 reviews on Yelp, the desserts shop has proven to be a local favorite.
This chocolatier offers treats including 90s technology chocolate, hot hatch chile truffles (in a pyramid shape), Warhol-inspired caramel Buddha truffles, PB & J Gateaux, chocolate caramel apples and Nutella, strawberry and banana crepes. You can check out the offerings at its website.
3. Alamo City Chocolate Factory
Alamo City Chocolate Factory, located at 1203 N. Loop 1604 West, Suite 117, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the chocolatier 4.5 stars out of 49 reviews.
Chocolate lovers can shop online for these treats, in the categories of molded chocolates, Texas-themed chocolates, special occasion boxes and more. Texas-themed offerings include a chocolate cowboy boot, a chocolate replica of the Alamo, and a Texas-shaped box made out of chocolate and filled with more smaller chocolates.
4. Choicolate Artisan Chocolates
Choicolate Artisan Chocolates, a chocolatier located inside the Menger Hotel, is another much-loved go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 40 Yelp reviews. Head over to 700 E. Sonterra Blvd., Suite 210 to see for yourself.
This store specializes in truffles, sold individually or by the box, and toffees in almond, cacao, pecan and coffee flavors. Reviewers report that the shop's high prices are matched by its quality.
5. Schakolad Chocolate Factory
And then there's Schakolad Chocolate Factory, a Downtown favorite with 4.5 stars out of 22 reviews. Stop by 112 Broadway St. to hit up the handmade chocolates shop next time you're looking to satisfy your cravings.
Yelpers recommend the champagne ganache and cheesecake truffles especially. Sugar-free offerings are also available in the store; or you can order customizable gift boxes online. For information, visit the shop's website.
