The Sweetest Road Trip In Florida Takes You To 6 Old School Chocolate Shops
By Marisa Roman|Updated on February 12, 2023(Originally published February 07, 2023)
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A New Jersey native with over 15 years of writing experience, Marisa has studied at both New York University and Florida International University. She has lived all over the country, including a decade stint in South Florida. Marisa is well-versed in exploration as she travels a good majority of the year in her self-converted Sprinter van. Her articles have been featured in various notable publications over the years, she has a published collection of short stories, and three completed screenplays under her belt.
Everyone loves a good ol’ fashioned road trip, right? What about if that road trip includes an indulgence that we all know and love? In Florida, we have an abundance of sweet shops and treat shops that are worth checking out, especially the ones where you can snag some old-school chocolate. From Miami chocolate shops to off-beach hidden gems, this Florida chocolate road trip takes you to some of the best chocolate stops in Florida, and it’s perfect for a sweet weekend in the Sunshine State.
Ready to indulge? Buckle up, grab the Google Map, and dig in!
The first stop on this sweet road trip is Hoffman's Chocolates in Plantation, Florida. This well-known chocolatier always delivers, with an array of chocolates you wouldn’t believe. With over 70 different chocolates on the daily Hoffman's Chocolates menu alone, you’ll be in for quite a chocolate experience!
Schakolad Chocolate Factory in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is the next stop on this road trip. One of the best parts about stopping at Schakolad is the fact that you can participate in a personalized chocolate-making experience if you come on the right day. But even if you don’t make your own chocolates, you can surely snag a few delicious ones that have already been made with love. Everything here is decked out in rich golds...a hint at the richness of the truffles, bonbons, and bars you're about to enjoy! Although you'll also find plenty of other luscious sweets to enjoy. Be sure to check out the Turkish coffee sand machine! Pro Tip: If you're not tackling this chocolate road trip all in one day, feel free to check out one of Schakolad's other locations in Florida.
This little chocolate shop gem has been operating in Florida since 1947. Serving up some truly inspired handmade chocolates, you are in for something special during your visit. With cases brimming with chocolate nuggets, caramels, marzipan and more, you’ll have your hands full leaving this shop. To learn more, visit the official website for JIMMIE’S Chocolates & Café 47.
Editor's note: Please note JIMMIE'S Chocolates & Café 47 is closed. However, Jan's Homemade Candies is a wonderful locally-owned confectionery to check out nearby!
Making a stop at Kilwin’s is a must if you’re on a chocolate road trip, because these sweets are simply timeless. Kilwins always delivers no matter what the occasion for stopping in. Serving sweets since the 1940s, you’ll be hard-pressed to find a better selection of chocolates than what you’ll find here.
Visiting Patrick Leze in Palm Beach is almost like finding a charming bakery on the streets of Paris. Patrick Leze is a master pastry chef who serves up a broad selection of sweets, including some of the tastiest chocolates around. While you might come for the chocolates on this sweet road trip, we can’t guarantee you won’t leave with a few dozen macarons, or chocolate covered/drizzled/sprinkled treats too.
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Castronovo Chocolate Factory simply because you will never want to leave. "From bean to bar" says it all! This award-winning chocolate factory and tasting room really brings their A-game with every sweet confection and chocolate treat...not to mention some of the best truffles in Florida! And the most stunningly beautiful too. This shop is worth a browse for the artistry alone. From the quality sourced cacao to the masterfully creative creations from the kitchen, we quite possibly saved Florida's best chocolate shop for last.
So, what do you think? Feel like tackling this delicious Florida chocolate shop road trip? Feel free to share your experience in the comments section! And if you know another amazing sweets stop in Florida, be sure to nominate it for a chance to be featured.
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