If you’re anything like me, you know the best days are the ones that end with great chocolate. So I’ve rounded up my favorite local sweet spots—places that truly make living in Westchester and the Hudson Valley feel extra delicious. This guide to the best chocolate shops in Westchester and the Hudson Valley highlights the small gems where the aroma alone feels like a hug.
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Westchester County
Venchi Chocolate & Gelato – 125 Westchester Ave, White Plains, NY Silky Italian‑style chocolates and gelato in a bright, modern spot perfect for an indulgent pick‑me‑up.
Cocoa – 2107A Boston Post Rd, Larchmont, NY
A charming Parisian‑inspired shop known for Belgian bark, truffles, and cocoa‑dusted treats.
Chocolate Works Scarsdale – Yonkers, NY A creative chocolate boutique offering handmade chocolates, gifts, and host‑your‑own chocolate‑making events.
Lil’ Chocolate Shoppe – Westchester County, NY Loved for authentic marzipan, truffles, and classic handmade sweets—perfect for gifts and holidays.
Chocolations – 607 E Boston Post Rd, Mamaroneck, NY A spacious shop serving bonbons, cocoa bombs, dipped Oreos, truffles, and more—all made in‑house.
Cocoa Tree Chocolates – Westchester County, NY A boutique known for unique, handcrafted truffle flavors and traditional classics.
BE Chocolat – Westchester County, NY A Belgian‑influenced shop where you can watch chocolates being crafted fresh.
How Sweet It Is – Westchester County, NY Open six days a week with cupcakes, chocolates, candy, and nostalgic sweets.
- Chocolatieree – Westchester County, NY Organic, gluten‑free, additive‑free chocolate that focuses on pure flavor.
Putnam County
Håkan Chocolatier – 462 Main St, Beacon, NY 12508 A stunning artisanal shop featuring bonbons, chocolate sculptures, and Scandinavian‑inspired creations—highly rated and popular among Putnam County chocolate lovers.
Alps Sweet Shop – 269 Main St, Beacon, NY 12508 & 1054 Main St, Fishkill, NY 12524 One of the oldest chocolatiers in the region (est. 1922). Handmade small‑batch chocolates, seasonal treats, and over 100 classic confections.
BE Chocolat – A Belgian‑style shop known for exceptionally smooth, handcrafted chocolates and a big local following.
The Chocolate Studio / Gourmetibles – A favorite for baked goods, truffles, and custom chocolate creations—frequented by Putnam County shoppers.
Lil’ Chocolate Shoppe – Beloved for classic handmade sweets and nostalgic candies
Dutchess County
Håkan Chocolatier – 462 Main St, Beacon, NY 12508 An artisanal shop known for extraordinary bonbons, beautiful chocolate sculptures, and Swedish‑inspired craftsmanship.
Alps Sweet Shop – 269 Main St, Beacon, NY 12508 & 1054 Main St, Fishkill, NY 12524
One of the oldest chocolatiers in the region, crafting over 100 kinds of handmade confections since 1922.
Rockland County
Chocolatier Matisse – 6 Orangetown Shopping Center, Orangeburg, NY 10962 A beloved gourmet chocolate spot offering handmade sweets, holiday treats, and even cupcake and cocktail add‑ons.
Lucas Candies – 6 Main Street, Haverstraw, NY 10927
A Rockland institution crafting chocolates since 1896, known for its traditional recipes and creative flavors.Le Chocolate of Rockland – 1 Ramapo Ave, Suffern, NY 10901
A classic chocolate shop offering high‑quality confections with a loyal local following.Tree of Chocolate – 14 S Broadway, Nyack, NY 10960
Handmade chocolate creations in the heart of Nyack, featuring unique flavors and cozy charm.
Orange County
Commodore Chocolatier – 482 Broadway, Newburgh, NY 12550 A historic chocolatier established in 1935 specializing in handmade chocolates and nostalgic treats.
Hudson Valley Chocolates – 34 Wallkill Ave, Wallkill, NY 12589A charming small‑batch chocolate shop known for handcrafted truffles and confections.
Warwick Chocolate – Warwick, NY A favorite for fresh, artisan chocolate bars with fun and unexpected flavor combinations.
Hudson Valley (Ulster, Albany, Columbia)
Hudson Valley Chocolates – 34 Wallkill Ave, Wallkill, NY (Ulster County) A charming artisanal chocolatier making handcrafted truffles using locally sourced ingredients when possible.
Krause’s Homemade Candy – Albany, NY (Albany County) A beloved family shop since 1986 offering peanut brittle, almond toffee, chocolate fudge, and more.
Vasilow’s Confectionary – Hudson, NY (Columbia County) A historic chocolate shop founded in 1923, featuring everything from truffles to chocolate‑covered fortune cookies.
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