Posted in Alabama
November 05, 2018
The Sweetest Road Trip In Alabama Takes You To 7 Old School Chocolate Shops
Are you the ultimate chocolate lover? If so, you’re in luck! Alabama is home to several candy/chocolate shops that sell a variety of delicious chocolates. And these aren’t chocolates that are manufactured in a large facility and delivered to your local grocery store. Instead, these are chocolates that are handcrafted and sold in local shops.
Listed below, we’ve mapped out a road trip that’ll take you to seven of Alabama’s best candy/chocolate shops. The road trip begins in Huntsville at Pizzelle’s Confections, and it ends in Gulf Shores at Chocolate Corner & Ice Cream. For complete driving directions, click here.
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Pizzelle's Confections is located at historic Lowe Mill and specializes in fine chocolates that are a work of art. In fact, they're so beautiful you might think twice about eating them. This North Alabama candy shop offers bon bons, truffles, chocolate bars, and more.
Pizzelle's Confections is located at 2211 Seminole Dr. SW #4A, Huntsville, AL 35805. Its hours are as follows: Tuesday-Saturday, 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; Friday, 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Morgan Price Candy Company has been in business for more than 25 years. All chocolates, which are made from family recipes, are created by hand in small batches. In addition to candy, Morgan Price Candy Company also sells a variety of unique gifts. Morgan Price Candy Company is located at 1735 6th Ave. SE, Decatur, AL 35601. Its hours are as follows: Monday-Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Chocolatà Artisanal Chocolatier has only been open since 2017, but it's already made a name for itself. This chocolate shop's chocolate stands out because it's made from 100% pure cacao from Latin America. A few of its chocolate options include Moonwalk Chocolate Granola, Unicorn Bark, and Milky Crater Crunch Bar. Chocolatà Artisanal Chocolatier is located at 1927 2nd Ave. N, Birmingham, AL 35203. Its hours are as follows: Wednesday-Thursday, 10:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Friday, 10:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.; Saturday, 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.; Sunday, 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Since opening in 1917, Three Georges Candy has become one of Alabama's top candy shops. It offers all types of candies, and its variety of chocolates can't be beat! A couple of customer favorites include Chocolate Pecan Turtles and Heavenly Hash. Three Georges Candy is located at 226 Dauphin St., Mobile, AL 36602. Its hours are as follows: Monday-Thursday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; Sunday, 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Punta Clara Kitchen has been in business for more than 60 years. It's well known for its specialty chocolates, which are made from family recipes. One of the shop's most popular chocolates is its Chocolate Covered English Toffee. Customers can't get enough of it! Punta Clara Kitchen is located at 17111 Scenic Hwy 98, Point Clear, AL 36564. Its hours are as follows: Monday-Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Sunday, 12:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Fairhope Chocolate is located inside Fairhope's French Quarter and specializes in Belgian chocolates. For something a little different, be sure to give the Chocolate Covered Gourmet Apples a try. You'll love them! Fairhope Chocolate is located at 42 1/2 S Section St., Fairhope, AL 36532. Its hours are as follows: Monday-Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Sunday, 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Chocolate Corner & Ice Cream specializes in handcrafted chocolates, including gourmet truffles, specialty barks, and more. This chocolate shop's chocolate is so delicious it was voted Alabama's #1 chocolate shop in 2017. Chocolate Corner & Ice Cream is located at 200 W Fort Morgan Rd., Gulf Shores, AL 36542. Its hours are as follows: Monday-Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.; Sunday, 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Are you the ultimate chocolate lover? If so, where in Alabama is your favorite place to get chocolates? Let us know in the comments.
For more information about Three Georges Candy, click here.
