Where to Satisfy a Chocolate Craving in Houston


An image of painted chocolates
Artful creations such as guava tamarind and lychee basil chocolates are treated to coatings of literal candy paint. | Courtesy of Cacao and Cardamom Chocolatier

Beautiful bonbons, cocktail-filled morsels, velvety frosted cakes, and plenty of perfect bites of chocolate await

There’s never a bad way to eat chocolate, whether it’s drizzled on a waffle, enjoyed with a glass of wine, or sipped all by itself as a velvety cup of hot cocoa.

Fortunately, Houston has a rich collection of talented chocolatiers and pastry chefs who churn out treats of all shapes, sizes, and flavors. There are chocolate bars crafted with coffee beans, colorful candies infused with spices, and “shawarma chocolate” accompanied by, you guessed it — a shot of chocolate. Simply put, there’s truly something chocolatey in town for everyone. No matter what you seek, here are some excellent places to satisfy a craving.

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