9 Best Chocolate Shops in Arizona
What’s your number one chocolate treat? Are truffles your favorite? What about chocolate dipped pretzels, caramels enrobed in chocolate, or chocolate covered fruits? No matter what it is, these local Arizona chocolate shops are sure to satiate your sweet tooth. Follow your taste buds to one of these, the best 9 chocolate shops in the state.
Zak’s Chocolate, Scottsdale, AZ
At Zak’s artisan chocolate shop, guests can choose from a variety of small-batch, handcrafted chocolates made from ethically sourced cocoa beans. Zak’s hand-roasted beans are used in chocolate bars, truffles, brownies, and other delicious confections you can find in their on-premises shop. Guests can also see (and learn!) how chocolate is made, which is pretty sweet, if you ask us.
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Multiple locations
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory offers a plethora sweet treats—no matter which location you visit. From English toffees to mini truffles to chocolate mints and a whole lot more, you can satisfy your craving for sweets here with no trouble at all. Stop by for a sweet snack today. Your taste buds will thank you!
Cerreta Candy Company, Glendale, AZ
Cerreta Candy Company is family-owned, with four generations currently overseeing production at this delightful chocolate and candy factory. Delicious sweet treats like barks, brittles, fudge, nuts, and chocolate bars abound at this confectionary corner in Glendale. Take free 30-minute tour of the facility Monday through Friday and don’t leave without a taste of something sweet.
Sweeties Candy of Arizona, Chandler, AZ
With close to 13,000 square-feet of shop space, Sweeties Candy is practically “bursting at the seams with the largest selection of candy anywhere!” Sweeties stocks so many different varieties of chocolate and other candies, so if you’re longing for an old favorite, you’re more likely to find it here than anywhere else. Tickle your taste buds with a sweet trip to Sweeties Candy today.
See’s Candies, Multiple locations
See’s Candies has been continuing the tradition of Mary See’s candy making for more than 95 years. With over 200 shops around the country and an online store, See’s has only continued to grow in popularity over the years. Visit one of their locations in Arizona, and you’re in for a real treat. There’s milk, dark, and white chocolate, truffles, soft centers, and so, so much more. So, what are you waiting for? Stop in today and see for yourself.
Old Town Candy and Toys, Scottsdale, AZ
If old time chocolates and candy are your sweets of choice, you’ll love Old Town Candy and Toys in Scottsdale. Customers dance around the store enjoying “over 144 baskets and bins of delectable mix and match candy.” On top of all of the sweets you could want, there are toys, too! It’s fun for the whole family—truly.
Chocofin Chocolatier, Fountain Hills, AZ
Chocofin Chocolatier specializes in small batch, craft chocolates made from organic cocoa beans sourced all over the world. All product is made on the premises, ensuring absolute freshness and quality, which is paramount to its chocolatiers, Louis and Denise Mirabella, who have been in the business since 1998.
Pralines of Prescott, Prescott, AZ
First established in 1991, Pralines of Prescott is now run by a husband and wife team who are dedicated to retaining the shop’s “Mom and Pop” feel. Buttercreams, truffles, barks, fudge, and of course pralines can all be found here. Don’t see your favorite? Don’t hesitate to let the staff know.
Ruby's Divine Chocolates, Sierra Vista, AZ
At Ruby’s Divine Chocolates, you’ll find not one, but 18 flavors of “the finest handmade chocolates in Arizona.” There’s also a “full line” of dried fruits, coffee beans, popcorn, and nuts available on site. Visit the store to find your new favorite flavor!
8 Best Places for Pancakes in Arizona!
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. There’s no shortage of breakfast items that can help you start the day off right. But there’s one breakfast dish that that trumps them all: pancakes. A good pancake is a crucial part of any breakfast spot’s menu. Thankfully, the following restaurants serve up some of the best short stacks, toppings, and syrups in the state. Take a bite of syrupy goodness at these awesome breakfast places in Arizona.