Posted in Rhode Island
November 06, 2018
The Sweetest Road Trip in Rhode Island Takes You To 7 Old School Chocolate Shops
Calling all chocoholics! It’s time to satisfy your sweet tooth with an epic Rhode Island road trip. Visit seven old school chocolate shops throughout the Ocean State to get your fill of the homemade chocolate treats you just can’t find in any ordinary grocery store.
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The whole road trip is only 2 1/2 hours worth of driving time. (To open the interactive map in a separate window, click here.) Grab a couple of chocolate loving friends, gas up the car, and hit the road.
Hauser Chocolatier is a second generation family owned and run business. Choose luscious truffles and assorted chocolates as well as the signature Chocolate Lace, a crisp lacy caramel coated in rich chocolate. Visit Hauser Chocolatier at 59 Tom Harvey Rd., Westerly, RI 02891.
Kilwins has been handcrafting chocolate since 1947. The shop in Newport is located close to Bowen's and Bannister's Wharves. Experience old time nostalgia, mouthwatering chocolates, and ice cream at this classic spot. Visit Kilwins Chocolates at 262 Thames St., Newport, RI 02840.
The spread of sweets at this shop is like a dream come true. Browse over 90 varieties of handcrafted chocolates plus cookies and cupcakes too. Find the Newport Sweet Shoppe at 82 William St., Newport, RI 02840.
A visit to this nostalgic store is a real treat. Find your favorite penny candy alongside local artisan chocolates. Visit Sweet Lorraine's Candy Shoppe at 211 Waseca Ave., Barrington, RI 02806.
Indulge yourself with a visit to the chocolate veteran that has a long history in chocolate making. Shop for gourmet Belgian chocolates, cocoa, truffles, and other assorted treats. Visit Godiva Chocolatier at 110 Providence Pl., Providence, RI 02903.
Sweenor's Chocolates got its start as a home business in Rhode Island over 60 years ago. Find decadent fudge, truffles, and assorted chocolates at this long-standing family run shop. Visit Sweenor's Chocolates at 43 Hillside Rd., Cranston, RI 02920.
Small batch handmade chocolates are the secret to this shop's success. Attention to detail turns out scrumptious fudge, chocolates, and other sweet treats. Find Chocolate Delicacy at 28 Gilbane St., Warwick, RI 02886.
How many of these old school chocolate shops have you visited? Is there one we missed that you think belongs on this list? If you love taking road trips, you might also enjoy this antiques trail or this wine and cheese trip.
