Best Spots for Chocolate

by mmorley2 - 0 Reviews - 123 Lists

Updated: February 14, 2008

Where can the best chocolate be found? Chocolate connoisseurs might reply Belgium, San Francisco, or--thanks to Jacques Torres--even New York. But with a slew of new chocolate shops and chocolatiers, Portland has become a top-tier city for chocoholics. Here's a list of our eight sweetest stores for indulging.

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  1. 1 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Cacao
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    414 SW 13th Ave, Portland, OR 97205 (map)

    This chocolate boutique stocks a wide variety of truffles and bars from local, national, and international purveyors, and also serves up cups of our favorite offering: decadent drinking chocolate.

  2. 2 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Meadow Flowers
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    3731 N Mississippi Ave, Portland, OR 97227 (map)

    This charming little neighborhood shop stocks dark chocolates, a handful of fine milk chocolates, salted caramels, flavored truffles, and drinking chocolates and hot cocoas--all perfect ways to cure a chocolate craving.

  3. 3 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Sahagun Chocolates
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    10 NW 16th Ave, Portland, OR 97209 (map)

    Find chocolatier Elizabeth Montes' popular handmade chocolates at this cute Northwest shop.

  4. 4 4 Star Rating: Recommended Pix Patisserie
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    3402 SE Division St, Portland, OR 97202 (map)

    Sweet-tooths flock to this popular dessert shop, particularly for the chocolate delights.

  5. 5 4 Star Rating: Recommended Moonstruck Chocolate Cafe
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    526 NW 23rd Ave, Portland, OR 97210 (map)

    Whatever location you visit, you'll find signature hot chocolate blends and tasty truffles.

  6. 6 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Steve's Cheese
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    2321 NW Thurman St, Portland, OR 97210 (map)

    In the back of Square Deal Wine Shop, Steve's Cheese serves up chocolates from Xocolatl de David--including the company's signature bacon truffle.

  7. 7 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Sweet Masterpiece Chocolate & Coffee Bar
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    922 NW Davis Street, Portland, OR 97209 (map)

    Visit this Pearl District chocolate and coffee shop for artisan chocolates catering to extravagant tastes.

  8. 8 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Alma Chocolate
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    140 NE 28th Ave, Portland, OR 97232 (map)

    This independent chocolate shop stocks exquisite handmade, fair-trade, organic chocolates.

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