9 Places to Enjoy the Best Chocolate in Florida

Last Updated on April 2, 2024

Looking for the best chocolate in Florida? We have just what you need.

Did you know the Aztecs believed chocolate was a gift from the God of Wisdom? They even used cacao seeds as their currency.

There are so many delicious Florida chocolate shops that it’s hard to narrow it down to our favorites, but we did it.

Check out our list of the best chocolate in Florida, and put these places on your bucket list.

Pick up Some Homemade Chocolate from Castronovo Chocolate Factory in Stuart

Castronovo Chocolate Factory prides itself on discovering the absolute best chocolate experience.

Denise Castronovo, the creator, is the only U.S. female chocolatier ever to be honored at the International Chocolate Awards.

Starting in 2013, Denise and her husband sold their Florida chocolate at the farmer’s market, and two years later, they opened their store in Stuart. They also only use imported cacao beans from Latin America.

If you visit her store in person, you’ll find not only chocolate bars but also truffles, hot chocolate, and chocolate chip cookies on Thursdays and Fridays at lunchtime. Get there early.

Castronovo Chocolate Factory Address: 555 Colorado Avenue in Stuart, FL 34994

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Enjoy Chocolate Dipped Key Lime Pie on a Stick from Kermit’s Key Lime Pie

Kermit’s Key Lime Pie’s namesake Kermit Carpenter began selling smoothies in front of Papa’s Restaurant in Key West over 26 years ago.

He was looking for a new adventure and decided to open Kermit’s Key West Key Lime Shoppe with his sister Anita and her husband John.

Before the shop opened, Kermit and Anita brainstormed everything they could think of that could contain Key Lime, which became the blueprint for the store.

There are now two locations in Key West to enjoy Kermit’s Key Lime Pie, including their most famous offering, the Key Lime Pie on a stick dipped in Belgian chocolate! Visit them on Elizabeth Street (the original), Duval Street, or online!

There’s also a retail store, production facility, and showroom in Deland (Volusia County).

Kermit’s Key Lime Pie Shop Address: 200 Elizabeth Street, Key West (also has Kermit’s Cafe) and 335F Duval Street, Key West

DeLand Manufacturing Kitchen, Warehouse, and Outlet Store: 1842 Patterson Ave, DeLand FL 

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Indulge in a Chocolate Crepe from A La Folie Cafe in Miami

If you want a break from the bustling fast pace of Miami and are in the mood to enjoy a sweet treat, A La Folie Cafe is the spot for you.

This restaurant feels like you are in Europe, even though it’s located on Miami Beach’s Española Way. Many Authentic Florida readers have recommended sitting on the beautiful patio. It’s decked out in lights, lamps, candles, and fauna.

While all of the food from A La Folie is delicious, Authentic Florida’s favorite is the chocolate crepe, a French classic.

A La Folie Cafe Address: 516 Española Way, Miami Beach, FL 33139

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Grab a Slice of Iced Chocolate Cake from Milton Quality Bakery in Milton

For over 50 years, Milton Quality Bakery has been serving happy customers delicious baked goods in Milton on U.S. 90! Lenzo Malone started the bakery and is now a fourth-generation family-owned and run bakery.

Lenzo’s daughter Frances Michener, her son Eric Michener, and grandsons, Chance and Ezra Michener, carry on the family legacy. They still serve the same recipes developed by Lenzo and Frances’ husband, Mitch.

The team at Authentic Florida is partial to the Iced Chocolate Cake. However, you can’t go wrong with anything you choose.

Milton Quality Bakery also serves bread, cakes, cookies, danishes, donuts, muffins, pies, and other pastries.

The Milton Quality Bakery Address: 6727 Caroline Street, Milton, FL 32570

Stop by Se7en Bites in Orlando for a Homemade Chocolate Baked Good

Owner and chef of Se7en Bites, Trina Gregory-Propst, has loved baking ever since her grandmother taught her how to create sweet treats.

She runs the restaurant with her wife, Va, and the two consider their staff family and the restaurant their dream.

They also appeared on a Food Network episode of “Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives” with a visit from Guy Fieri himself.

If you visit their restaurant in Orlando’s Milk District, you’ll be able to enjoy nostalgic Southern comfort food with a modern twist (don’t miss the chicken pot pie).

Stop by for breakfast, lunch, brunch, or anytime just for one of their made-from-scratch sweets. Their treats change out frequently, but there’s always something delicious and chocolatey to enjoy!

Se7en Bites Address: 617 N Primrose Dr., Orlando, FL 32803

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Pick Up Some Delicious Chocolate Fudge from Zeno’s in Daytona Beach

Four generations of Zeno’s family have been making world-famous taffy on the Daytona Beach boardwalk since 1948.

They were initially known as The Boardwalk Sweet Shop, while next door was Zeno’s Gift Shop. The two stores eventually merged, and the name became Zeno’s Boardwalk Sweet Shop.

Their secret is 60+ years of pulling taffy and learning some whipping tricks and techniques to make it so light and smooth that it melts in your mouth.

If you’re not in the Daytona area, you can order their sweets online and deliver them to the comfort of your home.

Not only are they known for their taffy, but they also have fantastic fudge.

The most popular flavors are Chocolate Peanut Butter, Chocolate, Chocolate Pecan, Turtle Pecan, and Vanilla.

Zeno’s Boardwalk Sweet Shop Address: 1103 Main Street, Daytona Beach, FL 32118

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Experience the finer side of chocolate from William Dean Chocolates in Belleair Bluffs

William Dean Chocolates is famous for a variety of specialty chocolates. This shop was opened to fulfill the dream of the chef.

Chef Bill Brown started as a teacher before making his first truffle. After making a chocolate truffle, he realized his love for chocolate making.

He devoured books and trained with some of the best chocolatiers. Now he serves a variety of delicious chocolate treats in person and sells them online as well.

William Dean Chocolates Address: 2790 West Bay Drive, Belleair Bluffs, Florida 33770

Enjoy hand-made goodness at Jan’s Homemade Candies in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea

Jan’s Homemade Candies wants to bring the joy of morning baking with Grandma to her customers. She has grown up watching her grandma making some of the best sweets.

She has poured her love of sweet treats into Jan’s Homemade Candies. Visiting her Lauderdale-by-the-Sea location will allow you to try some of the best chocolates you’ll eat.

Visitors to this location claim that it’s like stepping into an Amish shop in Pennsylvania. They also share that every chocolate option is amazing, even the sugar-free ones.

Jan’s Homemade Candies Address: 4327 N Ocean Dr, Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, FL 33308

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For attention to detail visit Makenu Chocolate in Atlantic Beach

Makenu Chocolate is unique in that they source cocoa beans, process them, and makes all of their chocolate from scratch. You rest assured that they have taken extreme care to bring the best quality to you.

Visitors to Makenu Chocolate suggest trying the truffles. Others say you can’t go wrong with the Costa Rican chocolate.

The chocolate shop also has a coffee shop attached that many recommend. Make sure to take something with you when you go. You’re going to want more.

Makenu Chocolate Address: 30 Seminole Rd, Atlantic Beach, FL 32233

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