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Indulge in a sweet treat on National Chocolate Day.
By Haley Connors & Heidi Reid
Let’s be honest: Every day is a good day for a sweet treat—but what better excuse than National Chocolate Day Oct. 28? Enter the perfect opportunity to satisfy your sweet tooth, whether you’re craving rich drinks or crunchy caramel-filled desserts. Lucky for us, Raleigh serves up plenty of irresistible picks. After all, life is like a box of chocolates…
42 & Lawrence | Moore Square District
Rediscover the bottom of your Grandma’s purse with a York pattie cold brew, lean uber-trendy and sip on a Dubai chocolate latte, or savor the classic hot chocolate for sweet nostalgia sans the caffeine fix. Pro tip: Grab a chocolate croissant or chocolate chip cookie to pair with your bev—dunking optional. 42lawrence.com
Andia’s Ice Cream | Iron District
Cue the Instagram feed: Andia’s picturesque shakes were made for the spotlight. If shaking things up isn’t the vibe, savor a double dark chocolate or Oreo cookies and cream scoop drizzled with hot fudge. andiasicecream.com
Bittersweet | Fayetteville Street District
Chocolate and cocktails—name a better combo, we’ll wait. The s’mores sundae, Derby pie and salty chocolate chip ice cream sandwich are sure to hit the sweet spot. Pair with the 4am Pancake or Bad Bunny cocktails for a booze meets cocoa moment. bittersweetraleigh.com
Champloo Desserts | North Raleigh
At this North Raleigh chocolate stop, the world is your oyster. The create-your-own ice cream selects provide ample opportunity to pile on chocolate Pocky, sprinkles and chips, plus cocoa candies—think Kit Kats, M&M’s, Reese’s Cups and even Ferrero Rocher. Match with rocky road, s’mores or chocolate peanut butter ice cream flavors for the ultimate sweet venture. champlooraleigh.com
Videri Chocolate Factory | Warehouse District
From bean to bar, Raleigh’s own award-winning chocolate factory turns out chocolate that would have Oompa-Loompas flocking. Get in the spooky spirit with the chocolate-covered marshmallow cat, or channel Forrest Gump via a classic box of bite-size sweets. If you want a peak at the process, leave time for a factory tour. viderichocolatefactory.com
Tifa Chocolate & Gelato | Midtown
Raleigh’s newest chocolatier dishes out an array of artisanal chocolates—including bars boasting cacao from around the world, masterfully made bonbons, handmade gourmet truffles (unique flavors include lemon, banana, tiramisu and butter pecan), and malt balls—all promising an indulgent journey for your taste buds. tifachocolateandgelato.com
Escazú Chocolates | Midtown East
New location, same beloved chocolate. The nee-2008 bean-to-bar sweet shop is a go-to for handmade micro-batch chocolate that’s been refined and perfected over the years—resulting in the kinds of confections one might dream of: chocolate bars, assorted truffles, ice cream and a handful of hot chocolates. Peanut butter hot cocoa? Yes, please. escazuchocolates.com
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