Help from YELP! A chocoholic’s guide to the ROC

Whether you’re celebrating Valentine’s — or Galentine’s — Day, or just looking for a sweet treat, we are playing Cupid and sending you on a hunt for the best chocolate around the Rochester area. She Rocs magazine thanks Breanna Banford, Yelp Rochester’s community director, for curating this list of coveted confections.

Hedonist Artisan Chocolates

674 South Ave., Rochester

(585) 461-2815

“You can grab a box of chocolate in various different sizes and can mix and match from what they have available that day as well. If you’re feeling adventurous, they have seasonal features ranging from caramel to spicy chocolates.“ – Brent A. 

Encore Chocolates

147 Pattonwood Dr., Rochester

(585) 266-2970

“The truffles are outstanding. They have chocolate-dipped strawberries occasionally (Mother’s Day, Valentine’s Day, etc.), but they sell out quickly. They also have chocolates with handwritten messages. This is one of my go-to spots to find a teacher-appreciation gift.” — Gretchen S.

Roc City Chocolates

Find them at Affaire de Chocolat 303 Macedon Center Road, Fairport

(also in Fairport at Red Bird Market and in Henrietta at Union Place Coffee Roasters and Niblack Foods)

“Truffles, multiple barks, bars, drinking chocolate, edible bowls, and more. Also sampled a cheddar bacon bark and it was surprisingly awesome — the cheddar really came through!” — Laine D.

Cocoa Bean Shoppe

39 S. Main St., Pittsford

(585) 381-1620

“Nadia, the owner, is very sweet, knowledgeable, and talkative. She has an array of very select dark chocolates from around the world, as well as in-house chocolate. We plan to sign up for the truffle-making class, and may look into the chocolate tasting class as well.” — Anna S.

Laughing Gull Chocolates

Find them at Hart’s Local Grocers and Brighton Farmers’ Market (storefront coming soon)  

“Locally sourced when available, fair trade, organic chocolate. The salted caramel truffles are to die for!” — Jean F.

 Original Candy Kitchen

4069 Main St., Williamson

(315) 589-9085

“Whether it’s handcrafted candies, or just a bag of chocolate clumps, make sure you buy some chocolate on the way out!” — Joe A.

Stever’s Chocolates

623 Park Ave., Rochester

(585) 473-2098

“One of my personal favorites is the dark-chocolate covered Oreos. They are always a treat! I’d also recommend the dark-chocolate covered espresso beans. Mmm! The truffles are delicious as well and make a nice gift.” — Emily H.

Oliver’s Candies

211 W. Main St., Batavia

(585) 343-5888

“Like chocolate? Milk chocolate, dark chocolate, orange chocolate, peanut butter chocolate. Their cayenne peanut brittle — salty, sweet, and succulent heat!  Addicting!” — Tom M.