5 Sweet Chocolate Shops in Suffolk County

3/26/14 - By Bridget Galbreath

Who doesn't love chocolate--especially kids? Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or trying to recover from a bad day, chocolate (milk, white, dark--take your pick) makes everything sweeter. The next time a craving hits, skip the store-bought variety and indulge in some handmade chocolates. Suffolk County is home to some pretty exceptional chocolatiers, so whether you're looking for party favors or just want to surprise your family with a sweet treat, you're bound to find something at one of these five great shops.

And if you're craving for other types of goodies, check out Cool Candy Shops on Long Island and Top 10 Candy Stores in the Hamptons and North Fork.

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Bon Bon Chocolatier
319 Main Street, Huntington
631-549-1059
Stop by Bon Bon Chocolatier and sample some of the more than 50 varieties of chocolates. From sweet and chewy caramels to truly decadent truffles, Mary Alice Meinersmann is an avid lover of chocolate and you can taste her love for this treat in every morsel she creates. Chocolate isn't all that you will find here: She also makes marzipan fruits, plum pudding, sugar and spice pecans and chocolate covered fruits.

Chocolate By Design, Inc
700-4 Union Parkway, Ronkonkoma
631-737-0082
Creating chocolate since 1979 and located in Ronkonkoma since 1992, Chocolate By Design specializes in creating handmade chocolate novelties. Here, you can find virtually any type of chocolate treat, including various types of favors, holiday chocolates, party chocolates and more. Can't find it? Chocolate By Design can create it for you.

Lindt Chocolate
153 Ronkonkoma Avenue, Ronkonkoma
631-471-0330
Lindt is known the world over for their expertly crafted chocolates. At the shop in Ronkonkoma, you can sample some of their most famous creations, including chocolate bunnies, chocolate truffles, chocolate bars, gift boxes of chocolate and more. Whatever the occasion, you can find the perfect chocolate to celebrate it at Lindt.

A Picture Perfect Chocolate
800 Middle Country Road, Suite C, Centereach
631-617-6439
Talk about a super sweet gift! At A Picture Perfect Chocolate, you can have any image you like printed directly onto any type of chocolate. This makes a perfect favor or special gift for family and friend. The shop also offers chocolate novelty gifts and a complete line of gift baskets.

Azure Chocolat
72 Broadway, Greenlawn
631-261-1000
Owner and chocolatier Heather Rushforth-Foley draws inspiration for her confections from European traditions and infuses them with exotic flavors from around the world. All of Azure’s chocolates and treats are made by hand in micro-batches and are all natural and gluten free.

 

Photo Courtesy of Bon Bon Chocolatier

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