Give your loved ones something sweet this winter with delicious chocolate from local Westchester spots.
by Kayla Garritano
Chocolations
A Zagat-rated artisan chocolate factory, Chocolations, has gained fame by appearing in the New York Times as well as on national television. It has also won awards and accolades. Try their signature truffles, crunchy bark, and their various amounts of molded chocolates.
607 E Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck, NY
914.777.3600
Chocolate House Yonkers
Every visit is a unique experience here, where customers can enjoy irresistible chocolate sweets and dips, specialty crepes, waffles, milkshakes, and smoothies late at night. To be a chocolate-lover’s ultimate destination, the House plans to expand to reach sweet tooth’s everywhere (and it’s already got quite a few spots)!
328 Tuckahoe Road, Yonkers, NY
914.202.9558
Chocolate Works Scarsdale
Slowly transitioning into its new name, “Westchester Chocolate,” this online shop based in Westchester gives you specialty products made to order. From custom molds and pops, to pretzel platters, to corporate gift baskets, graham crackers, and Oreo cookies, customers can find just what they’re looking for. Furthermore, enjoy birthday parties, chocolate-making events, and chocolate traveling parties.
Scarsdale, NY
914.246.2648
cocoa
In 2002, Angela Ingrao’s dream came true: opening up a chocolate shop with sweet taffy-colored pink walls. There are endless chocolate options: bark, milk, white, and dark. You can also get brownies or tinfuls of Belgian chocolate.
2107A Boston Post Road, Larchmont, NY
914.834.6464
Lil’ Chocolate Shoppe
A beloved gem to the community, the family-run gourmet chocolate and candy shop has been satisfying sweet tooths since 1986. The one who started it all, Annette, has a passion for chocolate and community, combining the two to make her dream of opening a chocolate shop come true.
15 Washington Avenue, Pleasantville, NY
914.769.0771
Posh Pretzels
In 2010, this pretzel palace was created because of a mom’s passion for creating all things sweet, delicious, and artistically appealing. Try a stuffed pretzel filled with Nutella, Dubai chocolate, or cookie dough. Indulge in a platter or box with a variety of toppings such as sprinkles, milk chocolate crunchies, and rainbow M&Ms. From its unique flavors to its detailed and sophisticated packaging, it’s what makes this shop special.
7 N Broadway, Tarrytown, NY
914.332.0400
SugarHi
Twin sisters, Hillary and Elissa Weinhoff, started the company in 2017. Hillary’s 20+ years of cake decorating experience, paired well with Elissa’s people skills, helped bring the community together, including being proud supporters of charities and local schools. Along with custom cakes, enjoy other goodies like candy, charcuterie, or baked goods platters, consisting of Oreos with school logos, naughty brownies, smores bars, cosmic brownie dupes, and other decadent chocolatey treats.
380 Main Street, Armonk, NY
914.273.4777
The Dressed Pretzel
All about quality, passion, and connection, this shop is devoted to gourmet, artisanal, handcrafted Belgian chocolate-covered pretzels. Chocolate types include dark, milk, white, ruby, and gold, and dress them up with fun toppings. From s’mores to caramel to peanut butter and strawberry, to lemon meringue and more, find the pretzel that seems the most delicious (or get a box with a fun variety).
141 Larchmont Avenue, Larchmont, NY
914.630.1116
The Pod by Cocoa Compassion
This business is about giving back. Crafting “bean-to-bar” chocolate, they help create direct, global markets for cocoa farmers. They also help locally support mental health and wellness programs. Try locally made products such as drinking chocolate, dark chocolate with sea salt, or chocolate bites, or have globally made chocolate bars from the Philippines, Costa Rica, Brazil, Trinidad and Tobago, and more.
11 Cedar Street, Dobbs Ferry, NY
914.236.4145
Venchi Chocolate & Gelato Westchester
Located inside the Westchester Mall, this chain specializes in selling handcrafted chocolate bars and truffles as well as Italian-style gelato. And yes, gelato includes creamy dark chocolate. Unique and classic chocolate flavors like pistachio, hazelnut, and gianduia. There are also no sugar-added selections.
125 Westchester Avenue, White Plains , NY
914.521.5027
